PISA English 8 Review 2

Vocabulary and Grammar Questions:

11. What is the synonym for "overwhelming":

Identify the main verb in this sentence: "Alex climbed the mountain despite the obstacles."

What is the purpose of an adverb?

• A. To describe a noun

• B. To describe a verb

• C. To replace a noun

• D. To connect ideas

Choose the correct form: “Alex and the other climbers ___ their journey early in the morning.”

• A. begin

• B. began

• C. beginning

• D. begins

Which sentence is in the present perfect tense?

• A. Alex climbed the mountain yesterday.

• B. Alex has climbed many mountains before.

• C. Alex is climbing the mountain now.

• D. Alex will climb the mountain tomorrow.

Which word is a compound word related to the passage?

• A. Mountain

• B. Snowfall

• C. Cliff

• D. Peak

Choose the correct possessive form: “The equipment of the climbers.”

• A. Climbers equipment

• B. Climbers' equipment

• C. Climber's equipment

• D. Climber equipment

What is the antonym of “encourage”?

• A. Inspire

• B. Dishearten

• C. Motivate

• D. Cheer

Choose the correct preposition: “Alex hiked ___ the mountain path.”

• A. at

• B. around

• C. along

• D. with

Identify the adjective in this sentence: “The steep path was challenging for the climbers.”