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WorksheetsENGLISH 8 REMOVAL EXAM
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
This is a part of speech that functions to substitute a noun in a sentence.
Adverb
Pronoun
Adjective
Antecedent
Which of the following literary technique used to express something that is different from the actual meaning?
Hyperbole
Personification
Irony
Metaphor
Which pronoun is used to add emphasis to the subject?
Demonstrative Pronoun
Reflexive Pronoun
Relative Pronoun
Intensive Pronoun
What pronoun is used when someone is referring to which one or which group does a certain thing belongs?
Demonstrative Pronoun
Reflexive Pronoun
Relative Pronoun
Intensive Pronoun
Which of the following type of paragraph is used to tell a story?
Persuasive text type
Narrative text type
Explanatory text type
Recount
How can a listener easily recognize verbal irony through the speaker?
tone of voice and facial expressions
facial expressions and gestures
body actions and gestures
speaker’s voice and body actions
Which of the following type of paragraph used to retell a past event or experience?
Persuasive text type
Narrative text type
Explanatory text type
Personal Recount
Which pronoun denotes actions that goes back to the subject?
Demonstrative Pronoun
Reflexive Pronoun
Relative Pronoun
Intensive Pronoun
What type of irony occurs when there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens?
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Cosmic Irony
In the movie, "Toy Story", human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move but the audience is. Which among the type of irony describes this situation?
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Irony
Which type of irony involves a contradiction between what is said and what is meant?
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Cosmic Irony
"The lifecycle of a butterfly is a fascinating process. Starting as an egg laid on a leaf, it transforms into a caterpillar, devouring leaves voraciously. After a period of time, it forms a chrysalis. Inside this protective covering, the caterpillar undergoes a miraculous metamorphosis, emerging as a beautiful butterfly ready to take flight." Which type of text type is the given paragraph?
Expository Paragraph
Narrative Paragraph
Descriptive Paragraph
Persuasive Paragraph
The following are questions you should ask as you prepare the background information of your topic for your narrative paragraph except one. Which is not?
When will the story happen?
How will it form?
Who are the characters?
Where will the story take place?
She herself finished the project. What type of pronoun is the italicize word?
Intensive Pronoun
Reflexive Pronoun
Relative Pronoun
Personal Pronoun
It was July 21, 1969, Neil Armstrong awoke with a start. It was the day he would become the first human being to ever walk on the moon. The journey had begun several days earlier, on July 16, when the Apollo 11 launched from Earth headed into outer space. On board with Neil Armstrong were Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. The crew landed on the moon in the Sea of Tranquility a day before the actual walk. Upon Neil’s first step onto the moon’s surface, he declared, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” It sure was! What could be the better conclusion for the paragraph?
That day was truly a date to remember.
Neil Armstrong is a modern-day American hero.
This is why July 21, 1969 should be a holiday.
I really enjoyed watching this historical moment.
As an Augustinian writer, what do you think is the importance of expository and explanatory paragraphs?
to inform
to entertain
to inspire
to persuade
What are the races that came to Japan? The italicized word is an example of what type of pronoun.
Intensive Pronoun
Reflexive Pronoun
Relative Pronoun
Interrogative Pronoun
A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said, “Wonderful weather we’re having!” Which among the types of irony perfectly describes the given scenario?
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Cosmic irony
Which among the following gives the best example of using a reflexive pronoun?
They stood on the shore waving goodbye.
She waved them goodbye.
I myself was the one who cleaned the classroom.
We enjoyed ourselves walking at the museum.
Assignment: Write an explanatory paragraph on the dangers of teenage smoking. The given statement features a good example of a topic for an explanatory paragraph because __________.
it focuses on the reasons why smoking is unhealthy, especially for teenagers
it focuses on the experiences of a teenage smoker
it focuses on how to convince the readers to quit smoking
it focuses on someone you know who smokes
Which among the given examples uses verbal irony?
Chanting, "You're an awesome athlete!" to an Olympian
Saying, "Good job!" to someone who just rear ended a car
When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, you say, "Nice weather we're having, right?"
A weather forecaster predicts a sunny day, but it rains heavily instead.
What type of pronoun is the italicized word in the sentence?
Basho, who is a master of the haiku, wrote hundreds of poems.
Intensive Pronoun
Reflexive Pronoun
Relative Pronoun
Personal Pronoun
What type of pronoun is the italicized word in the sentence?
Since nobody was at home, she did the laundry herself.
Intensive Pronoun
Reflexive Pronoun
Relative Pronoun
Interrogative Pronoun
The following are examples of indefinite pronoun except one. Which is not?
each
no one
few
any
Which among the given scenarios best describes situational irony?
In a play, the audience knows the main character's best friend plans to betray them, but the character remains unaware.
A person says, "What a beautiful day," during a thunderstorm.
A firefighter rescues a cat from a tree, and the cat scratches the firefighter.
A lifeguard drowns while attempting to rescue a swimmer.
Which among the following gives the best example of using a relative pronoun?
“Who are you?” she asked.
“What are you doing?”
The man, who lives next door, came to see me.
All of the above.
What could be the best reason why personal recount paragraph is written in the first person?
it talks about the writer’s own experience
it explains historical events
it convinces the readers that the writer’s opinions are reliable
it talks about what happens with other people
A movie you are watching shows a woman jogging in the woods. The next scene shows a mountain lion lying in wait down the path where the woman is jogging. What type of irony is the given sentence?
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
No Irony
Sarcasm is a form of verbal irony. Which statement below demonstrates sarcasm?
A basketball fan remarks, "Watching Michael Jordan play ball knocks my socks off!"
A soccer fan remarks, "That goalie is in way over his head"
A football fan remarks, "That receiver's face was as white as a ghost, as the ball whizzed past his hands"
A baseball fan remarks, "I just love lots of homework on opening night of the World Series!"
The school fair is around the corner. We are selling a limited number of tickets at a discount, so move fast and get yours while they are still available. This is going to be an event you will not want to miss! First of all, the school fair is a great value when compared with other forms of entertainment. Also, your ticket purchase will help our school’s multipurpose hall, and when you help the school, it helps the entire community. That’s not all! Every ticket you purchase enters you in a drawing to win fabulous prizes. There are mountains of fun because there are acres and acres of great rides, fun games, and entertaining attractions! Spend time with your family and friends at our school fair. Buy your tickets now! Which of the following supporting sentences can be added to the given paragraph?
After going on the rides and playing games, take a break by grabbing a drink or a snack at the available food booths.
Our school earned PhP 50,000 from last year’s fair.
I went on the roller coaster alone last year.
Students and teachers have fun in the school fair every year.
