Free Printable Form 4 End-of-Term 2 Quiz 2024

1.

Words that have similar meanings are called _____________.

a)

Antonyms

b)

Homonyms

c)

Synonyms

d)

Suffixes

2.

Words that have opposite meanings are called ___________.

a)

Homonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

Synonyms

d)

Prefixes

3.

Words that have different meanings but the same pronunciation are called ______________.

a)

Antonyms

b)

Homonyms

c)

Synonyms

d)

Prefixes

4.

"Hi" and "high" are examples of _____________.

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

Homonyms

d)

Prefixes

5.

"Big" and "large" are examples of ___________.

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

Homonyms

d)

Prefixes

6.

"Pretty" and "ugly" are examples of _____________.

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

Homonyms

d)

Suffixes

7.

"DIS-", "IM-", "RE-", and "UN-" are examples of _____________.

a)

Antonyms

b)

Suffixes

c)

Prefixes

d)

Synonyms

8.

"-LY", "-ABLE", "-S", and "-ANCE" are examples of _____________.

a)

Suffixes

b)

Prefixes

c)

Synonyms

d)

Homonyms

9.

He wanted to sail his boat across the __________________.

a)

sea

b)

see

10.

My uncle is married to my ________________.

a)

ant

b)

aunt

11.

I think everyone wishes for world ___________________.

a)

peace

b)

piece

12.

Vegetarians prefer not to eat ___________________.

a)

meat

b)

meet

13.

I ________________ pizza for dinner last night.

a)

eight

b)

ate

14.

My dad ___________ me to his office to pick up mail for him.

a)

sent

b)

cent

15.

The boy gave his father a ________________ of socks for his birthday.

a)

pair

b)

pear

16.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. The student fell in the ____ when he tried to leave the auditorium.

a)

island

b)

isle

c)

aisle

d)

row

17.

Which word below is a synonym for ASK? Jason sent his son to the counter to ask for directions to the park.

a)

inspect

b)

talk

c)

look

d)

inquire

18.

Which form of homophone their, there, they're is correct? I would like to go over ______ for our picnic.

a)

they are

b)

their

c)

there

d)

they're

19.

Which form of the homophone their, their, they're is correct? The football team left _______ jackets on the bus when they took pictures.

a)

there

b)

they're

c)

their

d)

there are

20.

Which form of the homophone their, there, they're is correct? Oh my! _____ so many people attending the game tonight.

a)

their

b)

they're

c)

there

d)

there are

21.

Which word below is an antonyms for gladly? Michael walked into the house and gladly presented his report card to this parents.

a)

sadly

b)

joyfully

c)

angrily

d)

forcefully

22.

Choose the correct homonym from the words below. The giant ______ chased the hikers down the hill.

a)

bare

b)

bar

c)

bear

d)

berry

23.

Choose the correct homonym to complete sentence. I fell asleep during the movie; I was so _______.

a)

berry

b)

bored

c)

board

d)

barred

24.

Choose the correct homonym to complete the sentence. The highway was blocked, so we could not pass ______.

a)

threw

b)

town

c)

through

d)

toward

25.

Choose the correct homonym to complete the sentence. I need to _____ with my advisor next week to go over my fall class schedule.

a)

meet

b)

meat

c)

met

d)

meeting

26.

Which word needs to be capitalized in the sentence below? The doctor said he was moving his patient to st. james hospital.

a)

doctor

b)

patient

c)

st. james hospital

d)

moving

27.

Which word in the sentence should be capitalized? I love cartoons; garfield the cat is one of my favorites.

a)

cartoons

b)

favorites

c)

the cat

d)

garfield

28.

Our tennis players __________ triumphant after several hard- fought games.

a)

appeared

b)

developed

c)

became

d)

emerged

29.

The coach encouraged Andrew to develop his talent as he saw __________ in his earlier performance.

a)

worth

b)

potential

c)

skill

d)

opportunity

30.

The salt spray has gradually _______ the bridge.

a)

spoilt

b)

ravaged

c)

demolished

d)

eroded

31.

If you drink too much, it will ________ your judgment.

a)

impede

b)

impair

c)

impose

d)

impel

32.

I ________ you to keep quiet.

a)

beg of

b)

beg from

c)

beg

d)

beg for

33.

This is the ______ chosen for the hospital complex to be built next year.

a)

area

b)

cite

c)

site

d)

sight

34.

There is no glory in war ____________ the blood it _______.

a)

considering; sheds

b)

comparing; spills

c)

worth; costs

d)

thinking; demands

35.

Knowledgeable dog owners recommend obtaining a purebred dog from a _____________ breeder, one who is __________ and respected by customers and breeders alike.

a)

Discerning ... Equivocal

b)

Demanding ... Flexible

c)

Churlish ... Charming

d)

Reputable ... Admired

36.

DIRECTIONS: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four options. Review the options and select the one that is CLOSEST in meaning.

1. Two years ago a young woman was crossing the street when she was struck by a car, sadly her leg had to be amputated.

a)

Approximately two years ago, a woman was hit by a car and sadly her leg had to be amputated.

b)

A young woman was struck by a car while crossing the street, two years ago; unfortunately her leg had to be amputated.

c)

A young woman while crossing the street was hit by a car; following the accident her leg was severed.

d)

The young woman's leg was amputated when she was struck by a car while crossing the street.

37.

In the remaining time I have left, I will not allow the feelings of others to cause me to become disenchanted with the institution.

a)

During my remaining time with the organisation, I will not allow the actions of others to disturb my thinking.

b)

I will not allow the behaviours of others to deter me from the organisation, in the time that I have left.

c)

The actions of others will not cause me to become disenchanted with the institution.

d)

While I remain here, I will not allow the feelings of others to cause me to become disenchanted with the institution.

38.

Governments worldwide are implementing more stringent measures to protect their borders from illicit activities.

a)

Governments worldwide continue to struggle to protect their borders against criminal activities.

b)

The criminal activities carried out against countries has led governments to implement measures to aggressively protect their borders

c)

Governments around the world are employing tighter measures to safeguard their borders from illicit activities.

d)

More and more governments are pursuing measure to secure their countries from illegal activities

39.

Some members of the steel orchestra will get the opportunity to visit North America during the vacation period.

a)

Students of the steel orchestra will be visiting the United States during the vacation period.

b)

During the vacation period members of the orchestra will visit North America

c)

During the vacation period, members of the steel orchestra will have the chance to visit North America.

d)

The steel orchestra plans to visit North America during the vacation period.

40.

Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.

I would have assisted in the planning of the event if the organisers had requested me to do so.

Begin with: Had the organisers requested ...

a)

I would assist

b)

I would have assisted

c)

I will have assisted

d)

I will assist

41.

Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.

Excellent performance by students in the examination requires devotion to academic studies.

Begin with: To perform with excellence...

a)

students require to

b)

students will require to

c)

students may require to

d)

students are required to

42.

Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.

"I'm sorry I could not attend the concert," said Amanda.

Begin with: Amanda apologised ...

a)

having not attended

b)

that she did not attend

c)

for not being able to attend

d)

for her not able to attend

43.

Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.

A doctor is not likely to perform competently in her field of specialisation unless she first acquires adequate experience.

Change UNLESS to WITHOUT

a)

she first acquires

b)

her first acquires

c)

first acquiring

d)

first having to acquire

44.

Some of the following sentences are unacceptable because of inappropriate grammar, idiom or vocabulary. Select the ONE underlined part that you feel is inappropriate and choose the corresponding letter.

(See the image top left)

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

45.

Some of the following sentences are unacceptable because of inappropriate grammar, idiom or vocabulary. Select the ONE underlined part that you feel is inappropriate and choose the corresponding letter.

(See the image top left)

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

46.

Some of the following sentences are unacceptable because of inappropriate grammar, idiom or vocabulary. Select the ONE underlined part that you feel is inappropriate and choose the corresponding letter.

(See the image top left)

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

47.

Some of the following sentences are unacceptable because of inappropriate grammar, idiom or vocabulary. Select the ONE underlined part that you feel is inappropriate and choose the corresponding letter.

(See the image top left)

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

48.

Some of the following sentences are unacceptable because of inappropriate grammar, idiom or vocabulary. Select the ONE underlined part that you feel is inappropriate and choose the corresponding letter.

(See the image top left)

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

49.

Please read the following poem carefully (See image at top left) and then answer the items based on what is stated or implied.

Why does the poet feel the horses are laughing (line 1)?

a)

The prairie is all theirs to roam.

b)

He hears them laughing.

c)

They were replaced with something

which causes harm.

d)

Tliey are treated well by their

owners.

50.

Please read the following poem carefully (See image at top left) and then answer the items based on what is stated or implied.

Which of the following words suggests the drivers' destiny?

a)

Whirmying (line 5)

b)

Breakdown (line 6)

c)

Obituaries (line 8)

d)

Howling (line l3)

51.

Please read the following poem carefully (See image at top left) and then answer the items based on what is stated or implied.

What is the poet's tone in lines l7-18?

a)

Sarcastic

b)

Persuasive

c)

Indifferent

d)

Enthusiastic

52.

Please read the following poem carefully (See image at top left) and then answer the items based on what is stated or implied.

Which of the following means NEARLY the same as the title of the poem 'Beat That Light'?

a)

Drive faster

b)

Stroke the light

c)

A flashing traffic light

d)

Use corporal punishment

53.

Please read the following extract (see image to the top left) carefully and then answer the items based on what is stated or implied.

Although Mrs Rouse's face was now so thin that you could see the contours of the cheekbones (lines 4 - 5), she was still a ____________.

a)

lean woman

b)

kind woman

c)

beautiful woman

d)

strongly-built woman

54.

Please read the following extract (see image to the top left) carefully and then answer the items based on what is stated or implied.

The change in Mrs. Rouse's appearance was MOST likely a result of ___________.

a)

old age

b)

over work

c)

bad marriage

d)

lack of nourishment

55.

Please read the following extract (see image to the top left) carefully and then answer the items based on what is stated or implied.

The words 'exhorting her helpers' as used in lines 13-14 mean the SAME AS _____________.

a)

advising her helpers

b)

urging on her helpers

c)

quarrelling with her hepers

d)

forcing her will on her helpers

56.

Please read the following extract (see image to the top left) carefully and then answer the items based on what is stated or implied.

In the passage, it is suggested that Haynes had __________.

a)

not seen Mrs. Rouse for a long time

b)

often passed Mrs. Rouse in the street

c)

likely failed to recognize Mrs. Rouse

d)

met Mrs. Rouse only after her marriage

57.

Please read the following extract (see image to the top left) carefully and then answer the items based on what is stated or implied.

According to the passage, which of the following statements about Mrs. Rouse is FALSE?

a)

She was a quarrelsome person.

b)

She was a courageous woman.

c)

She was always kind to her helpers.

d)

She was physically changed since

her marriage.

58.

Please read the following extract (see image to the top left) carefully and then answer the items based on what is stated or implied.

In the passage, Haynes views Mrs. Rouse with __________.

a)

sympathy

b)

disapproval

c)

amazement

d)

bewilderment

59.

Choose the best word for the blank.

The neighbouring country has many __________ attractions.

a)

scinik

b)

cenic

c)

senic

d)

scenic

60.

Choose the best word for the blank.

The large room contained some of the most beautiful, _________ furniture.

a)

antiq

b)

antique

c)

anteque

d)

antik

Form 4 End-of-Term 2 Quiz 2024

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

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