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English Assessment Preparation Quiz

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_____ not leaving on Sunday now.

a)

They're

b)

They are

c)

There

d)

Their

2.

Anna is a good golf player but she (to play) very often.

a)

doesn't play

b)

does play

c)

isn't playing

d)

is playing

3.

Look at the sign. Read the sentences and choose the option that best describe it.☆ POOL CLOSED ☆TEMPORARILY☆ FOR CLEANING ☆

a)

You can only look at the things here.

b)

You should drive carefully.

c)

You will need to wait if you want to swim here.

d)

Children are not allowed to watch this film.

4.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

bob is going to meet Jane.

b)

bob is going to meet jane.

c)

Bob is going to meet Jane.

d)

Bob is going to meet jane.

5.

They are all going to be over _____ on Sunday because it's _______ birthdays'.

a)

They're

b)

There

c)

Their

d)

They are

6.

Paul _________ football on Fridays

a)

always play

b)

always plais

c)

plays always

d)

always plays

7.

She doesn't like stay at home but spends most of her time on recreation. The word "recreation" means . . . .

a)

vacancy

b)

having fun

c)

vacation

d)

longing

8.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.

b)

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

c)

Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

d)

Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.

9.

Choose the word that has the similar meaning to the word 'strange'. We were walking home one night when we saw a strange light in the sky.

a)

bright

b)

unique

c)

weird

d)

ordinary

10.

Where should the comma go? Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.

a)

mall,

b)

go,

c)

Carol,

d)

after,

11.

What's the meaning of this simile? "My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."

a)

Her hair is red.

b)

She talks really loudly.

c)

She spits when she talks.

d)

She gets really angry.

12.

Suddenly, there was a loud crash. Julie and James halted immediately. The word 'halted' can be replaced by _______.

a)

Hurried

b)

Rushed

c)

Stopped

d)

Speeded up

13.

Ask the answer for the following question. Yes, she works at a bank.

a)

Does Cristina works at a bank?

b)

Do Cristina works at a bank?

c)

Does Cristina work at a bank?

d)

Do she work at a bank?

14.

Our school badminton team won the tournament after two years of defeat. As the saying goes __________.

a)

Every cloud has a silver lining

b)

A friend in need is a friend indeed

c)

A fool and his money are soon parted.

d)

Blood is thicker than water.

15.

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds.

b)

The peregrine falcon was dying out because of pesticides.

c)

The peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list.

d)

The peregrine falcon has strong talons.

16.

We always feel and think that another's life is better than ours. As the saying goes, '__________________.'

a)

Honesty is the best policy

b)

Where there is a will, there is a way

c)

Do not cross a bridge until you come to it

d)

The grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence)

17.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. They often leave mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood. What is the main idea?

a)

Floods cause mudslides.

b)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

c)

Floods damage houses.

d)

Floods damage roads.

18.

Recycling is the process of turning trash and other materials into new, usable products. Many things can be recycled, including paper, plastic, metal and glass. There are many different ways to recycle. Drop off centers, buy back centers, and curbside collections are all options to dispose of waste. The author's main purpose for writing the paragraph is to...

a)

entertain you with a story about recycling.

b)

help you solve a problem.

c)

persuade others to recycle.

d)

give information about recycling.

19.

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games for many years. What is the main idea?

a)

Soccer is important at the Olympics.

b)

Soccer is a popular sport worldwide.

c)

Soccer is also called football.

d)

Soccer is played by men and women.

20.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures, dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you know that...

a)

Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

b)

Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

c)

Wolves wander off.

d)

Wolves are gentle and loyal.

21.

What is: A MAIN IDEA ?

a)

the author's purpose for writing the text

b)

the moral or lesson of the text

c)

what the story is mostly about

d)

the supporting details of the text

22.

Choose the correct form of the following sentence: whey daisy went to france to study art she met jack

a)

When Daisy went to France to study art, she met Jack.

b)

When Daisy went to France, to study art she met Jack

c)

When daisy went to France to study art she met Jack.

d)

When daisy went to france to study art she met Jack.

23.

Rowell and Dan are playing in the yard. They are playing with a yo-yo in the yard. Rowell has two yo-yo's. Dan has three yo-yo's. They have fun playing together. Who are the characters in the story?

a)

Rody and Dan

b)

Rowell and Dan

c)

Daisy and Ann

d)

Rowan and Don

24.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly with commas?

a)

School was canceled because of the windy, blustery-cold blizzard which hit the area.

b)

School was canceled because of the windy, blustery, cold, blizzard which hit the area.

c)

School was canceled because of the windy-blustery, cold blizzard which hit the area.

d)

School was canceled because of the windy, blustery, cold blizzard which hit the area.

25.

I have a grandmother, I call her “Lola”. I visited her garden last Saturday. I saw a yellow butterfly. I saw a red rose bud. I love Lola’s garden. Who is the one telling the story?

a)

Butterfly

b)

Liza

c)

Lola

d)

Grandmother

26.

Ella had a great morning. She saw a cute frog in the pond. Immediately, she looked for a worm. She placed the worm on a stick. Then she fed the cute frog in the pond. What a nice day it was! What happened first?

a)

Ella looked for a worm.

b)

Ella placed the worm on a stick.

c)

Ella saw a cute frog.

d)

Ella fed the cute frog in the pond.

27.

A conclusion is written at the end of an essay or story to:

a)

To introduce the setting and characters of a story.

b)

To give the reader a clear idea of what the essay will cover.

c)

To further analyse the thesis statement and give examples and evidence. It is the part that usually takes up most of the essay.

d)

To provide closure and go over the main points of the essay one last time.

28.

Which of these words are spelt correctly?

a)

Enviroment

b)

Environment

c)

Inviroment

d)

Envirument

29.

Which of the following sentences contains the correct punctuation and capitalisation for dialogue?

a)

“I’m so excited for our trip to the mountains,” said Jen, “we plan to ski some of the biggest, fastest hills!”

b)

“I’m so excited for our trip to the mountains,” said Jen. “We plan to ski some of the biggest, fastest hills!”

c)

“I’m so excited for our trip to the mountains!” said Jen, “We plan to ski some of the biggest, fastest hills!”

d)

“I’m so excited for our trip to the mountains!” said Jen, We plan to ski some of the biggest, fastest hills!

30.

Which of these words are spelt correctly?

a)

Sientifically

b)

Cientifically

c)

Sceintificaly

d)

Scientifically

31.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

They’re really nervous about there trip to Ireland.

b)

Their really nervous about their trip to Ireland.

c)

They’re really nervous about their trip to Ireland.

d)

Their really nervous about there trip to Ireland.

32.

Which of these words are spelt correctly?

a)

Sofistication

b)

Sophistication

c)

Sofisticatshun

d)

Sofistikation

33.

Which of these words are spelt correctly?

a)

Receive

b)

Recieve

c)

Reseeve

d)

Receeve

34.

Which of these words are spelt correctly?

a)

Sooperstitious

b)

Superdisshious

c)

Superstishous

d)

Superstitious

35.

Which of these words are spelt correctly?

a)

Garanteed

b)

Garantied

c)

Guaranteed

d)

Guarantead

36.

Which of these words are spelt correctly?

a)

Transitional

b)

Tranzitshunal

c)

Transittional

d)

Transitshunal

37.

Which of these words are spelt correctly?

a)

Renuwable

b)

Rinuwable

c)

Renewable

d)

Reenewable