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WorksheetsEnd of term Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 48mins
Reflexive Pronoun
Every morning I wash ______________ and clean my teeth.
itself
myself
herself
himself
Reflexive Pronoun
Peter is very lazy. He always copies his friends' homework and never does it by _______________.
himself
yourself
hisself
myself
Reflexive Pronoun
The children can decorate the Christmas tree by _______________.
ourselves
herself
theirselves
themselves
Reflexive Pronoun
You are five years old, Danny. You can comb your hair by ____________ now.
yourself
himself
yourselves
himself
Reflexive Pronoun
The cat cleans ____________ with its tongue.
himself
itself
themselves
myself
What type of pronoun is highlighted in blue in the sentence below?
We always go Trick-or-Treating for Halloween.
Subject
Object
What type of pronoun is highlighted in blue in the sentence below?
Kelly and Sarah sold us a nice used car yesterday.
Subject
Object
What type of pronoun is highlighted in blue in the sentence below?
My mom carried it to her job.
Subject
Object
What type of pronoun is highlighted in blue in the sentence below?
Carol bought a coat yesterday. It was just in time for today's weather.
Subject
Object
What type of pronoun is highlighted in blue in the sentence below?
John bought her a ring for her birthday.
Subject
Object
What Persuasive technique is used?
If every student used reusable containers, we would reduce our trash output by 50%.
Statistics
Facts
Quotation
Example
What Persuasive technique is used?
Don't students deserve to unwind and relax after a long day at work?
Repetition
Rhetorical Question
Facts
Exaggeration
What Persuasive technique is used?
Red stripe is probably the best beer in the world.
Example
Fact
Statistics
Exaggeration
What Persuasive technique is used?
Come to real living. Come to life. Come to BeltLine.
Example
Statistics
Repetition
Exaggeration
What Persuasive technique is used?
Doctors agree that it is okay to eat sweets in moderation, as long as you have a balanced healthy diet overall.
Authority evidence
Statistics
Repetition
Example
What Persuasive technique is used?
Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark path of racial injustice. Now is the time to lift our nation to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children.
Exaggeration
Example
Rhetorical question
Repetition
What Persuasive technique is used?
Our experts will tell you a million reasons why it can’t or shouldn’t be done here. They have turned excuse-making into an art form.
Example
Facts
Exaggeration
Repetition
What Persuasive techniques are used?
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, males are 400 per cent more likely to commit an offence intended to cause injury than are females.
Authority Evidence
Statistics
Repetition
Example
What Persuasive technique is used?
It has been well established here and overseas that if teenagers think they can see a doctor in confidence, they are more likely to do so, more likely to go back for repeat visits, and more likely to disclose sensitive information.
Rhetorical Question
Repetition
Facts
Example
A recent survey found that 90% of students favoured no school uniforms at all.
Is an example of which persuasive technique?
Rhetorical Question
Emotive Language
Expert Opinion
Statistical evidence
This is the persuasive strategy of constructing logical arguments with evidence and reasoning.
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
Rhetoric
This is the persuasive strategy of appealing to emotions.
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
Rhetoric
SPELLING - Choose A, B, C, the word that is misspelled. If no word is misspelled, choose D.
In the survey of drug addiction, the research team sighted references from original sources. No error
addiction
sighted
sources
no error
SPELLING - Choose A, B, C, the word that is misspelled. If no word is misspelled, choose D.
A massive crowd of eager spectators witnessed the assent of the spacecraft. No error
massive
witnessed
assent
No error
SPELLING - Choose A, B, C, the word that is misspelled. If no word is misspelled, choose D.
The alotted time scheduled for discussion after each presentation was fifteen minutes. No error
alotted
scheduled
discussion
no error
SPELLING - Choose A, B, C, the word that is misspelled. If no word is misspelled, choose D.
The rooms allocated to the visitors were spacious and well equipt with various facilities. No error.
allocated
spacious
equipt
no error
SPELLING - Choose A, B, C, the word that is misspelled. If no word is misspelled, choose D.
Funds for the renovation of the building were disbersed after the engineer visited the site. No error
renovation
disbersed
site
no error
SPELLING - Choose A, B, C, the word that is misspelled. If no word is misspelled, choose D.
The graduation exercise was an ocassion for celebration because the students had achieved their goals. No error
ocassion
achieved
goals
no error
SPELLING - Choose A, B, C, the word that is misspelled. If no word is misspelled, choose D.
When the incident occurred, the behaviour of the crowd became uncontrolable. No error
occurred
behaviour
uncontrolable
no error
SPELLING - Choose A, B, C, the word that is misspelled. If no word is misspelled, choose D.
The government has introduced programmes which encourage citizens to practice self-reliance. No error
government
programmes
practice
no error
SYNONYMS -Selects words that are similar in meaning to the underlined word.
In order to solve the problem of unemployment, we need to formulate a plan of action.
implement
structure
devise
present
SYNONYMS -Selects words that are similar in meaning to the underlined word.
The continuous leaking of the water-taps throughout the night caused an interruption of the water supply.
frequent
regular
intermittent
incessant
SYNONYMS -Selects words that are similar in meaning to the underlined word.
Since energy is a wasting asset, we should be concerned about conserving it.
retaining
saving
discovering
protecting
SYNONYMS -Selects words that are similar in meaning to the underlined word.
It is futile to try to convince them against their wishes.
difficult
unwise
impossible
useless
SYNONYMS -Selects words that are similar in meaning to the underlined word.
The language of the story was modified in keeping with the abilities of children.
translated
revised
adapted
fashioned
SYNONYMS -Selects words that are similar in meaning to the underlined word.
She was an accomplished professional but is very modest about it.
humble
simple
grateful
reserved
SYNONYMS -Selects words that are similar in meaning to the underlined word.
Some members of the class were admonished for their unruly behaviour while the teacher was instructing them.
suspended
criticized
reprimanded
penalized
SYNONYMS -Selects words that are similar in meaning to the underlined word.
The politician argued that the affluent people in society ought to pay more taxes.
business
resourceful
wealthy
influential
SYNONYMS -Selects words that are similar in meaning to the underlined word.
The comedian promised to be the first donor of a human brain to the Science research laboratory.
sender
contributor
taker
doer
SYNONYMS -Selects words that are similar in meaning to the underlined word.
Whenever the incorrect grade of oil is used in the generators of the power station, the electricity supply fluctuates.
weakens
varies
increases
fades
ANTONYMS -Selects words that are OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
He had a prolonged illness because of the medical care he received.
sudden
quick
brief
mild
ANTONYMS -Selects words that are OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
He adopted a neutral position in the negotiation between the two parties.
biased
uniques
flexible
decisive
ANTONYMS -Selects words that are OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
His enthusiasm diminished as the task became more challenging.
improved
extended
soared
increased
ANTONYMS -Selects words that are OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
The police have apprehended a man who looks like the country's most wanted criminal.
suspected
interrogated
released
charged
ANTONYMS -Selects words that are OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
Several affluent countries have tried to get government to change its mind about its new foreign policy.
influential
poor
weak
respected
ANTONYMS -Selects words that are OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
He gave a vague response to the queries about his whereabouts on the night of the crime.
relevant
specific
general
frank
ANTONYMS -Selects words that are OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
Some children are known to have a sustained interest in stories of adventure and romance.
gripping
limited
fleeting
superficial
ANTONYMS -Selects words that are OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
The inhabitants were hostile to strangers.
friendly
unfriendly
indifferent
partial
ANTONYMS -Selects words that are OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
The article on drugs absorbed the teenagers.
bored
engrossed
defied
puzzled
ANTONYMS -Selects words that are OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
Soon after the announcement was made on the television, crowds of villagers dispersed.
mingled
assembled
conferred
rallied
