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Progression Test - English (Year 8)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word ‘really’ is an ___ .

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

2.

The word ‘that’ is a ___.

a)

determiner

b)

preposition

3.

The subject of a sentence usually comes ___ the object.

a)

after

b)

before

4.

___ been waiting to see a doctor for ages.

a)

I've

b)

I'm

5.

I was late because ___ got stuck in traffic.

a)

I'd

b)

I've

6.

Students ___ to take drinks into class.

a)

aren't allowed

b)

can't

7.

You’ve been sleeping all day. You ___ be tired.

a)

musn't

b)

can't

8.

A trophy ___ to the winning team.

a)

gave

b)

was given

9.

Look at ___ birds in the tree over there.

a)

these

b)

those

10.

Are these tickets ___ ?

a)

yours

b)

your

11.

Fill in the gaps with the correct adverb form of the adjective in brackets.


The old man is (slow). He walks (a)   .

12.

Fill in the gaps with the correct adverb form of the adjective in brackets.


The children are (happy). They are playing (a)   .

13.

Fill in the gaps with the correct adverb form of the adjective in brackets.


Be (careful) on the icy road. You should drive (a)   .

14.

Dad ___ the name of my mother's favourite restaurant.

a)

can remember never

b)

never can remember

c)

can never remember

15.

Men are good at finding their way. They ___ for directions.

a)

have rarely to ask

b)

rarely have to ask

c)

have to ask rarely

16.

Most members of the congregation ___ the poor.

a)

help regularly

b)

regularly help

17.

Complete the following sentences with 'affect' or 'effect'.


Losing the match did not ___ her too much.

a)

affect

b)

effect

18.

Complete the following sentences with 'affect' or 'effect'.


The ___ of the announcement was very surprising.

a)

affect

b)

effect

19.

Complete the following sentences with 'affect' or 'effect'.


The change of design had no ___ on sales.

a)

affect

b)

effect

20.

Complete the following sentences with 'affect' or 'effect'.


His attitude had a negative ___ on his colleagues.

a)

affect

b)

effect

21.

Complete the following sentences with 'affect' or 'effect'.


Heavy snowstorms will ___ many regions tomorrow.

a)

affect

b)

effect

22.

Jack is happy. He didn't make ___ mistakes in the English test.

a)

much

b)

many

c)

lot of

23.

I moved to this city recently so I don't know _______ people.

a)

much

b)

many

c)

lot of

24.

How _____ flour do we need for the recipe?

a)

much

b)

many

c)

lot of

25.

Unfortunately __________ our graduates emigrate because they can't find work here.

a)

much

b)

many

c)

a lot of

26.

Complete the sentences below with 'for', 'during' or 'while'.


I have been waiting for the bus (a)   20 minutes.

27.

Complete the sentences below with 'for', 'during' or 'while'.


KJ played golf (a)   Olivia went shopping with her friends.

28.

Complete the sentences below with 'for', 'during' or 'while'.


Alex phoned (a)   you were out.

29.

Complete the sentences below with 'for', 'during' or 'while'.


Yesterday we played tennis (a)   2 hours.

30.

Complete the sentences below with 'for', 'during' or 'while'.


(a)   the holidays we relax, go sightseeing and visit friends.

31.

She joined the project mainly because she was interested in (make) money.

a)

making

b)

to make

32.

Emma's car wouldn't start so I offered (drive) her home.

a)

to drive

b)

driving

33.

Tom generally avoids (drive) at night, especially on long journeys.

a)

to drive

b)

driving

34.

She wasn't very rich. She gave money to the poor. (although)

(a)  

35.

He left early. He wanted to arrive on time. (so that)

(a)  

36.

Every morning I (stop sleeping) when I hear the alarm clock.

a)

wake out

b)

wake in

c)

wake up

37.

On Sundays I can (leave bed) later than during the week.

a)

step off

b)

get up

c)

step out

38.

When we arrive at the station, we (descend from) the train.

a)

stand down

b)

get off

c)

stand out

39.

___ are in the cupboard.

a)

The children's toys

b)

The toys of the children

40.

Figurative Language:


A funny exaggeration is called a/an (a)   .

41.

Figurative Language:


(a)   is when you give human-like qualities to something that is not human.

42.

Figurative Language:


A comparison using like or as is a (a)   .

43.

Figurative Language:


A comparison of two nouns that don’t use like or as is a (a)   .

44.

Figurative Language:


Words that resemble the sound they describe is called (a)   .

45.

Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.


Andres ran like a cheetah.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

46.

Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.


Good luck getting that out because blueberry stains are stubborn.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

47.

Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.


I am so busy. I have a million things to do.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

48.

Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.


He did not realize his last chance was walking out the door.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

49.

Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.


I was lost in a sea of nameless faces.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

50.

Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.


My old laptop throws a fit every time I try to use it.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification