English Skills Assessment for Grade 9

Read the following passage and summarize it in two sentences.

• The passage discusses the importance of detailed explanations for understanding.

• The passage emphasizes the need for lengthy descriptions in writing.

• The passage highlights the significance of concise summarization for effective communication.

• The passage argues that summarization is unnecessary for effective communication.

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Hostile and aggressive.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

• Kind and charitable.

• Selfish and greedy.

Choose the correct form of the verb: She (go, goes) to school every day.

• goes

• goed

• go

• going

Identify the subject in the sentence: The cat chased the mouse.

• the cat

• the mouse

• the dog

• the house

Write a short paragraph about your favorite hobby.

• My favorite hobby is cooking, as it allows me to explore different cuisines.

• I enjoy watching movies, which helps me unwind after a long day.

• My favorite hobby is painting, as it allows me to express my creativity and relax.

• My favorite hobby is hiking, as it keeps me fit and healthy.

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• easy

• arduous

• complex

• challenging

Fill in the blank: He is the (tall, taller, tallest) player on the team.

• tallest

• shortest

• tall player

• tallest player

What is the main idea of the text you just read?

• The main idea of the text.

• A summary of the text

• The author's opinion on the topic

• A list of key terms from the text

Choose the correct preposition: She is interested (in, on, at) learning new languages.

• about

• for

• with

• in

Write a sentence using the word 'adventure'.

• Going on a road trip across the country was the greatest adventure of my life.

• I love to read books about adventure.

• She went on an adventure to the grocery store.

• Adventure is a type of dessert.