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WorksheetsThird Monthly Summative Test in ENGLISH 9
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.
it is fuzzy and will bite you
it costs too much money
it is everywhere
it causes rashes
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
an itchy skin condition
trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
funny
with little thought or consideration
Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
hitting hard with a heavy tool
speaking or writing harshly about
going to too many expensive parties
voting for a different candidate
Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920. What is “suffrage” ?
something that causes physical pain
skirts that did not cover ankles
an early flag
the right to vote
In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers. A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.
tickle
lose or misplace
amuse
frighten or intimidate
Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it. If a statement is plausible, __________.
you must always believe it
it's hard to understand because it makes no sense
you should never believe it
it's believable enough to possibly be true
If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all! Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
reduce
behind
follow
buy
When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse. “It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated. Which would be the opposite of “disperse”?
come together
fly like a bird
smile
sing
When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity.
good looks
intelligence
mistakes
huge appetite for herbs
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does “expedite” mean?
quicken
sue
agree on
discuss
What type of sentence has 2 or more independent clauses and 1 or more dependent clauses?
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
compound-complex sentence
Which refers to a group of related words with no complete idea, no subject, and no verb?
dependent clause
phrase
sentence
independent clause
The following are complex sentences except one.
Someone cannot appreciate social media unless one exposes himself into it.
When British Tim-Berners Lee invented the World Wide Web, its introduction paved for the accessibility of network.
Try to smile at anybody whom you do not know, and someday she/he will recognize you.
Our love for our family can be manifested when we give them simple joys.
How many independent clause/s does this sentence has? Digitalism involves the shift from the traditional industry to a computer-based economy.
1
2
3
none
Together, we finalize the project with much enthusiasm is what type of sentence?
complex sentence
compound sentence
compound complex sentence
simple sentence
Which sentences are structured as compound-complex sentence?
I. Mr. De la Cruz was late in coming to class, yet he still gave the long quiz to the class.
II. The family members plant trees in their backyards, and they encourage their neighbors to plant trees in theirs, so they can all breathe clean air.
III. Our group leader reads the new proposal, and she agrees to it right away.
IV. Together, we finalize the project with much enthusiasm.
V. Some members brainstorm on some topics, which can be added to the term paper.
VI. When our teacher arrived, we were still polishing the project.
VII. If her group agrees on the two new proposals, we shall consider them, and we shall be willing to integrate them in our report.
I and II
II, III and V
II, III and IV
II and VII
The following sentences are example of what type of sentence?
Mr. De la Cruz was late in coming to class, yet he still gave the long quiz to the class.
Our group leader reads the new proposal, and she agrees to it right away.
complex sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
compound complex sentence
The following statements are TRUE except one.
Complex sentence has 1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clauses connected by subordinating conjunctions and relative pronouns.
Simple sentence has only 1 independent clause and no dependent clause.
Compound sentence has no dependent clause but has 2 or more dependent clause and conjoined by coordinating conjunctions.
Compound-complex sentence has 2 or more dependent clauses and 1 or more independent clauses connected by both coordinating, subordinating and relative pronouns.
Which sentences are structured as compound sentence?
I. Mr. De la Cruz was late in coming to class, yet he still gave the long quiz to the class.
II. The family members plant trees in their backyards, and they encourage their neighbors to plant trees in theirs, so they can all breathe clean air.
III. Our group leader reads the new proposal, and she agrees to it right away.
IV. Together, we finalize the project with much enthusiasm.
V. Some members brainstorm on some topics, which can be added to the term paper.
VI. When our teacher arrived, we were still polishing the project.
VII. If her group agrees on the two new proposals, we shall consider them, and we shall be willing to integrate them in our report.
I, and III only
I, II, and III only
I, II, III, and IV only
I, II, III, V, and VI only
The following sentences are structured with 2 or more clauses, except.
I. Mr. De la Cruz was late in coming to class, yet he still gave the long quiz to the class.
II. The family members plant trees in their backyards, and they encourage their neighbors to plant trees in theirs, so they can all breathe clean air.
III. Our group leader reads the new proposal, and she agrees to it right away.
IV. Together, we finalize the project with much enthusiasm.
V. Some members brainstorm on some topics, which can be added to the term paper.
VI. When our teacher arrived, we were still polishing the project.
VII. If her group agrees on the two new proposals, we shall consider them, and we shall be willing to integrate them in our report.
IV only
I only
II only
V only
What is the function of the underlined infinitive phrase in the sentence?
Digital generation students need technology to connect to the world around them.
adverb
adjective
direct object
subjective complement
What is the function of the underlined infinitive phrase in the sentence?
It is not easy to understand why students need to depend on technology.
direct object
object of the preposition
adverb
adjective
What is the function of the underlined infinitive phrase in the sentence?
Because of digital bombardment, most students use modern technologies to understand the lessons.
adjective
adverb
direct object
object of the preposition
What is the function of the underlined infinitive phrase in the sentence?
To process pictures, sound, and video before text is what digital learners prefers to do.
subject
direct object
object of the preposition
adjective
What is the function of the underlined infinitive phrase in the sentence?
This school year, our project is to reuse, reduce, and recycle materials.
appositive
subjective complement
direct object
subject
What is the function of the underlined infinitive phrase in the sentence?
The consensus of the class, to donate usable toys and school supplies, makes the children happy.
subject
appositive
direct object
subjective complement
What is the function of the underlined infinitive phrase in the sentence?
The Grade 9 teachers plan to give recognition to the class who consistently follows the proper waste segregation.
subject
direct object
adverb
adjective
What is the function of the underlined infinitive phrase in the sentence?
The ambitious project is about to get started next week.
adverb
object of the preposition
adjective
direct object
What is the function of the underlined infinitive phrase in the sentence?
The principal came early to visit all the classroom on time.
adverb
adjective
direct object
object of the preposition
What is the function of the underlined infinitive phrase in the sentence?
The Physical Education teacher asks the Grade 9 students to jog Saturday morning after class hours.
direct object
adverb
object of the preposition
adjective
Which of the following sentences have infinitive phrases than function as NOUN?
I. To encourage dialogue and reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis is the goal of Ali Abu Award.
II. Digital learners like to multitask and absorb through parallel processing.
III. The digital generation is first to experience hypertext and “clicking around” in electronic applications.
IV. Our duty is to help these men.
V. Their goal, to alter long-standing societal agreements, has never been forgotten.
VI. Computers were invented to make life easier.
III and VI only
I, II, III and IV only
III, IV, V, only
III, and IV only
Ireland is a country steeped in history. In fact, its history dates beyond 3,000 B.C, when the megalithic tombs were constructed in Newgrange. Throughout the country's expansive evolution, the Irish fought time and again to maintain their independence as a sovereign nation. Evidence of the rich history is clearly visible through its many castles, including Leighlinbridge Castle and Carlow Castle, two of Ireland's oldest establishments.
The above passage is an example of?
Persuasive Writing
Journalistic Writing
Informative Writing
Literary Writing
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is one of the first stories that comes to mind – a tragic tale of forbidden love with terrible consequences.
Journalistic Writing
Literary Writing
Argumentative Writing
Informative Writing
The image is an example of what type of writing?
Journalistic Writing
Literary Writing
Informative Writing
None of the above
The Chronicles of Narnia, C. S. Lewis’ magnum opus, follows four siblings who pass into an entirely new world, in which they encounter characters both good (e.g. Aslan) and evil (e.g. the White Witch).
Journalistic Writing
Informative Writing
Literary Writing
Descriptive Writing
The following topics are example of what type of writing?
How to Donate Blood, How to Buy a House, Reducing Carbon Emissions With Alternative Fuels, and Top Three Causes of Global Warming
Informative Writing
Narrative Writing
Literary Writing
Persuasive Writing
It is a piece of prose writing in which the author tries to explain something or express his own thoughts and feelings about a subject.
Narrative
Biography
Essay
Anecdote
It is a type of writing that broadly refers to those published newspapers and magazines, namely news stories, investigative reports, feature articles, columns, editorials, latest fashion, invention, discoveries.
Journalistic Writing
Literary Writing
Narrative Writing
Informative Wrting
Who first introduced the essay?
Francis Beacon
Francis Edward
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacoon
He was a British Philosopher and mathematician as the most important logician (expert in the science of logic) since the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle and the author of the essay, “What I have Lived For”.
Francis Bacon
Benjamin Franklin
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bertrand Russel
It is a type pf writing that aims to inform, to raise awareness about topics of general concern and interest.
Journalistic Writing
Expository Writing
Narrative Writing
Descriptive Writing
It is a word formation process in which two parts of two or more words combine to create a new word whose meaning is often a combination of the original word. For example, chill + relax = chillax
Blending
Clipping
Compounding
Eponymy
It is a word formation of a word by dropping one or more syllables from a polysyllabic word. The word is shortened without changing the meaning of the word. For example, automobile - auto.
blending
compounding
abbreviation
clipping
It is a word formation process in which two or more words may be written as one word or as two words joined with a hyphen.
eponymy
compounding
clipping
blending
America, Fahrenheit, Zipper, and Diesel are examples of what word formation?
Abbrevation
Blending
Eponymy
Clipping
