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English year 10 Exam

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 48mins

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1.

Directions:

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below

Many people who are looking to get a pet dog get a puppy. There are many reasons why people get puppies. After all, puppies are cute, friendly, and playful. But even though puppies make good pets, there are good reasons why you should consider getting an adult dog instead. When you get a puppy, you have to teach it how to behave. You have to make sure that the puppy is housebroken so that it does not go to the bathroom inside the house. You have to teach the puppy not to jump up on your guests or chew on your shoes. You have to train the puppy to walk on a leash. This is a lot of work. On the other hand, when you get an adult dog, there is a good chance that it will already know how to do all of the previously mentioned things. Many adult dogs have already been housebroken. Many adult dogs will not jump on or chew things that you do not want them to jump on or chew. Many adult dogs will be able to walk on a leash without pulling you to the other side of the street. Puppies also have a lot of energy and want to play all of the time. This can be fun, but you might not want to play as much as your puppy does. Puppies will not always sleep through the night or let you relax as you watch television. On the other hand, most adult dogs will wait on you to play. What is more, they will sleep when you are sleeping and are happy to watch television on the couch right beside you. There is one last reason why you should get an adult dog instead of a puppy. When most people go to the pound to get a dog, they get a puppy. This means that many adult dogs spend a lot of time in the pound, and some never find good homes. So if you are looking to get a dog for a pet, you should think about getting an adult dog. They are good pets who need good homes.


The author apparently thinks that puppies are...

a)

bad pets because they take too much work to own

b)

friendly, playful, and a lot of work

c)

not as cute as adult dogs

d)

not as playful as adult dogs

2.

As used in paragraph 2, which is the best synonym for behave?

a)

Listen

b)

Understand

c)

Train

d)

Act

3.

The main purpose of paragraph 2 is to explain how puppies

a)

are very immature

b)

do not make good pets

c)

can be very destructive

d)

are a lot of work

4.

As used in paragraph 2, which is the best example of a dog that is housebroken?

a)

Spot goes outside to use the bathroom.

b)

Rex always breaks things inside of the house.

c)

Rover never jumps on guests.

d)

Muffin chews on people’s shoes.

5.

According to the passage, why are adult dogs easier to take care of than puppies?

I. Puppies need to learn how to walk nicely on a leash.

II. Adult dogs have less energy than puppies do.

III. It is harder for adult dogs to find a home than it is for puppies.

a)

l only

b)

I and II only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II, and III

6.

Based on information in the passage, which of the following statements is false?

a)

Puppies have a lot of energy.

b)

Puppies need a lot of attention.

c)

Adult dogs do not like to play.

d)

Adult dogs do not need eat very much.

7.

As used in paragraph 4, which is the best synonym for relax?

a)

work

b)

leave

c)

play

d)

rest

8.

The author begins paragraphs 3 and 5 with the phrase, "On the other hand." This phrase is used to

a)

highlight an example

b)

contrast previous information

c)

contradict a later statement

d)

support the upcoming paragraph

9.

In the final paragraph, the author says, "many adult dogs spend a lot of time in the pound, and some never find good homes." Based on what you have read in the passage, why is this most likely the case?

a)

People see adult dogs as unhappy and dangerous, while they see puppies as cute and friendly.

b)

People understand that most adult dogs still need to a lot of training before they understand how to behave properly.

c)

People think that puppies are cute and playful and do not always think about how much work it will take to train them.

d)

People do not want to get a dog that does not have much time left to live.

10.

Based on information in the passage, it can be understood that someone who owns a puppy must be

a)

strict

b)

serious

c)

careful

d)

responsible

11.

Complete the sentence using the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Ludwig van Beethoven was a musical ______, playing his first professional concert at only seven years old.

a)

hack

b)

phenomenon

c)

spectacle

d)

fluke

e)

prodigy

12.

Stephen’s parents encourage him to pursue a ______ career in medicine or law; they want to see him become rich and successful.

a)

stressful

b)

worthwhile

c)

rewarding

d)

lucrative

13.

Although Dina is ______ about the governor’s reelection campaign, Carla regards it with ______.

a)

passionate … indifference

b)

reckless … callousness

c)

upset … carelessness

d)

exuberant … enthusiasm

14.

Students who are interested in foreign languages are encouraged to ______ their studies by adding courses in linguistics to their schedules.

a)

accelerate

b)

condense

c)

supplement

d)

prolong

15.

The novelist had ______ manner that could irk anyone; after all, no one likes ______.

a)

a meek … a genius

b)

a pompous … an egotist

c)

a standoffish … a bore

d)

an arrogant … an optimist

16.

Known for her patience and kindness, Nurse Steele is one of the most ______ employees in the entire hospital

a)

boorish

b)

benign

c)

genial

d)

irritable

17.

Many Horatio Alger stories feature ______ young man who is able to achieve the American Dream because of his own hard work and merit.

a)

a fortunate

b)

an insolent

c)

a ruthless

d)

a diligent

18.

Six months of chemotherapy and radiation have left my cancer-stricken aunt looking unhealthy and ______.

a)

gaunt

b)

brawny

c)

vigorous

d)

svelte

19.

Directions (1-10): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Visual experiences can (1)_____________children, teenagers and even adults learn and absorb more due to its highly stimulating and (2)_____________engaging impact. It is for this reason that we are seeing an increase in schools across the globe (3)________________ content provider programmes into their class curriculum to (4)____________ lessons through video. Visual excursions and school collaborations are (5)____________ by advances in high definition video, high fidelity audio and content sharing allowing students to experience a richer and more stimulating learning experience. Schools that have previously transported students to excursions in (6)______________, now face increased transportation costs, higher insurance premiums, attendance costs for the families and strict duty of care policies for students while (7) _______________school property/ Virtual excursions (8)______________ students to improve their presentation, research, learning and speaking skills while they engage in a live learning session. Students also now have the ability to meet peers from many cultures, speak to subject-matter (9)_____________ like scientists or authors practise a foreign language with students from another country, and learn about global issues from the (10)____________________ of their own classrooms.

a)

help

b)

aiding

c)

prescribe

d)

feature

e)

present

20.

Question 2

a)

plus

b)

lonely

c)

ably

d)

many

e)

deeply

21.

Question 3

a)

incorporating

b)

pressing

c)

following

d)

parting

e)

leaving

22.

Question 4

a)

make

b)

demand

c)

impart

d)

vision

e)

need

23.

Question 5

a)

dissolved

b)

enhanced

c)

measured

d)

failed

e)

blasted

24.

Question 6

a)

deed

b)

total

c)

parent

d)

person

e)

lieu

25.

Question 7

a)

involving

b)

saving

c)

away

d)

off

e)

vacating

26.

Question 8

a)

let

b)

enable

c)

present

d)

pressure

e)

collect

27.

Question 9

a)

clauses

b)

dictionaries

c)

books

d)

experts

e)

partners

28.

Question 10

a)

vacancy

b)

availability

c)

safety

d)

comfortable

e)

gap

29.

Replace the underlined words with an affirmative or negative contraction. Example: I am I’m happy to meet you.


We will ________ see you at English class next week!

a)

Well

b)

We'll

30.

There is ________ no milk in the refrigerator.

4 lines
31.

I think it will _________ snow later.

4 lines
32.

Mary does not _________ eat meat

4 lines
33.

The store will not _________ open early.

4 lines
34.

English is not ________ very hard!

4 lines
35.

You should not _________ cheat.

4 lines
36.

Directions: Draw a line from words to their definitions.


A) phone 1)wash clothes in it

B) freezer 2)bake food in it

C) stove 3)clean the floor with it

D) dishwasher 4)call and talk to people over long distance with it

E) iron 5)press clothes flat and remove wrinkles with it

F) refrigerator 6)keep food frozen with it

G) dryer 7) toast food (example: bread) with it

H) toaster 8)heat pots and pans on it

I) washer 9)keep food cold with it

J) vacuum cleaner 10)dry clothes with it

K) microwave 11)heat food with it using energy waves

L) oven 12)wash your dishes in it

M) television 13) you watch shows on it

4 lines
37.

Read the sentences below and re-write each sentence with the correct use of capital letters


my dog likes to run

4 lines
38.

i am on a trip to seattle.

4 lines
39.

bob and i ran down the hill.

4 lines
40.

sue and i live on main street.

4 lines