WorksheetsProgression Test - English (Year 8)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The word ‘really’ is an ___ .
adjective
adverb
The word ‘that’ is a ___.
determiner
preposition
The subject of a sentence usually comes ___ the object.
after
before
___ been waiting to see a doctor for ages.
I've
I'm
I was late because ___ got stuck in traffic.
I'd
I've
Students ___ to take drinks into class.
aren't allowed
can't
You’ve been sleeping all day. You ___ be tired.
musn't
can't
A trophy ___ to the winning team.
gave
was given
Look at ___ birds in the tree over there.
these
those
Are these tickets ___ ?
yours
your
Fill in the gaps with the correct adverb form of the adjective in brackets.
The old man is (slow). He walks (a) .
Fill in the gaps with the correct adverb form of the adjective in brackets.
The children are (happy). They are playing (a) .
Fill in the gaps with the correct adverb form of the adjective in brackets.
Be (careful) on the icy road. You should drive (a) .
Dad ___ the name of my mother's favourite restaurant.
can remember never
never can remember
can never remember
Men are good at finding their way. They ___ for directions.
have rarely to ask
rarely have to ask
have to ask rarely
Most members of the congregation ___ the poor.
help regularly
regularly help
Complete the following sentences with 'affect' or 'effect'.
Losing the match did not ___ her too much.
affect
effect
Complete the following sentences with 'affect' or 'effect'.
The ___ of the announcement was very surprising.
affect
effect
Complete the following sentences with 'affect' or 'effect'.
The change of design had no ___ on sales.
affect
effect
Complete the following sentences with 'affect' or 'effect'.
His attitude had a negative ___ on his colleagues.
affect
effect
Complete the following sentences with 'affect' or 'effect'.
Heavy snowstorms will ___ many regions tomorrow.
affect
effect
Jack is happy. He didn't make ___ mistakes in the English test.
much
many
lot of
I moved to this city recently so I don't know _______ people.
much
many
lot of
How _____ flour do we need for the recipe?
much
many
lot of
Unfortunately __________ our graduates emigrate because they can't find work here.
much
many
a lot of
Complete the sentences below with 'for', 'during' or 'while'.
I have been waiting for the bus (a) 20 minutes.
Complete the sentences below with 'for', 'during' or 'while'.
KJ played golf (a) Olivia went shopping with her friends.
Complete the sentences below with 'for', 'during' or 'while'.
Alex phoned (a) you were out.
Complete the sentences below with 'for', 'during' or 'while'.
Yesterday we played tennis (a) 2 hours.
Complete the sentences below with 'for', 'during' or 'while'.
(a) the holidays we relax, go sightseeing and visit friends.
She joined the project mainly because she was interested in (make) money.
making
to make
Emma's car wouldn't start so I offered (drive) her home.
to drive
driving
Tom generally avoids (drive) at night, especially on long journeys.
to drive
driving
She wasn't very rich. She gave money to the poor. (although)
(a)
He left early. He wanted to arrive on time. (so that)
(a)
Every morning I (stop sleeping) when I hear the alarm clock.
wake out
wake in
wake up
On Sundays I can (leave bed) later than during the week.
step off
get up
step out
When we arrive at the station, we (descend from) the train.
stand down
get off
stand out
___ are in the cupboard.
The children's toys
The toys of the children
Figurative Language:
A funny exaggeration is called a/an (a) .
Figurative Language:
(a) is when you give human-like qualities to something that is not human.
Figurative Language:
A comparison using like or as is a (a) .
Figurative Language:
A comparison of two nouns that don’t use like or as is a (a) .
Figurative Language:
Words that resemble the sound they describe is called (a) .
Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.
Andres ran like a cheetah.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.
Good luck getting that out because blueberry stains are stubborn.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.
I am so busy. I have a million things to do.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.
He did not realize his last chance was walking out the door.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.
I was lost in a sea of nameless faces.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
Identify the following as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.
My old laptop throws a fit every time I try to use it.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
