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English Quiz

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 2hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Indra's purpose in writing this email?

a)

to persuade Ahmad to become his partner

b)

to inform Ahmad that training starts the next day

c)

to remind Ahmad about the date of the competition

2.

The letter shows that Mr Go For It has

a)

committed himself to teaching English to children.

b)

agreed that motivational talks can help language learning.

c)

managed to master the language despite facing difficulties.

3.

The text highlights the concern the music company has on

a)

the way illegal sharing is affecting the internet users.

b)

reduced record sales due to poor music quality.

c)

how singers are suffering from financial loss.

4.

What does the notice say about the carnival?

a)

Students in SMK Hill will compete against one another.

b)

It emphasises on participants' talents in focused areas.

c)

Keen students must sign up before September.

5.

Which of the following is the most suitable headline for the extract?

a)

Functions of the brain

b)

Improving mental performance

c)

Multitasking strengthens the brain

6.

Which of the following is true about the centre?

a)

It sets the roles people can play on Earth.

b)

It tries to reach people in different ways it can.

c)

It teaches people what they can do on Earth in future.

7.

What does Glocal Travel Agency promise?

a)

Offering a price reduction for all customers.

b)

Serving its customers food to their taste.

c)

Providing fixed schedules for the tours.

8.

Which of the following is true about the advertisement?

a)

Successful applicants will be offered permanent jobs.

b)

Interested applicants are required to go for an interview.

c)

Inexperienced applicants will be considered for the posts.

9.

Since childhood, Norman Abdullah has a great interest in superhero movies and comics. This has

led to his vast ​ about them as well as his impressive personal collection

of superhero models.

a)

compilation

b)

awareness

c)

selection

d)
knowledge
10.

Recently, the 40-year-old car painter 10. ... his passion to the next level by making suits inspired by the superheroes.

a)
took
b)

made

c)

moved

d)

improved

11.

At 17, Norman started working as a car painter in Kuala Lumpur 11. ... he spent four years working in his uncle's workshop.

a)

which

b)

where

c)

when

d)

what

12.

There, he learned to make changes to the 12. ... of the vehicles

and paint them according to the customers' wishes.

a)

appearances

b)

functions

c)

positions

d)

displays

13.

Today, Norman has recreated the suits of many popular superheroes, 13. ... increasing requests from people. Norman is certainly making heads turn with his skilful handiwork and creativity by first relying on YouTube videos.

a)

entertain

b)

entertains

c)

entertained

d)

entertaining

14.

That and his own observation 14. ... several websites enabled him to complete the first suit at a cost of RM1500.

a)

for

b)

by

c)

of

d)

in

15.

The kidnap ______ was blindfolded and confined to a small dark room for two days.

a)

victim

b)

attacker

c)

host

d)

detainee

16.

All examination ______ are reminded to bring their entry proofs into the hall

a)

scholars

b)

candidates

c)

participants

d)

invigilators

17.

The defence lawyer appealed to the judge to give his ______ a lighter sentence.

a)

customer

b)

client

c)

employer

d)

agent

18.

Karen _______ through her bag to look for the key to her locker.

a)

flowed

b)

loitered

c)

bleated

d)

rummaged

19.

The CD player my mother bought at the Girl Guides' _______ sale was second-hand but still in very good condition.

a)

jungle

b)

jumble

c)

jumbled

d)

jumper

20.

Some troops were sent to another country to help _________ peace and order in the streets.

a)

instil

b)

prevent

c)

ascerrtain

d)

maintain

21.

Please ________ receipt of this message to confirm that you have been notified and understand the instructios.

a)

accumulate

b)

accommodate

c)

acknowledge

d)

acquire

22.

We ____________ through the pile of discarded items to see if we could find some things that could be recycled.

a)

sifted

b)

sorted

c)

sieved

d)

seized

23.

His hunger pangs ________ a little after that slice of bread, but he was far from satisfied.

a)

descended

b)

recessed

c)

subsided

d)

departed

24.

We paid a/an ________ for the sofa when we placed our order and will pay the rest of the cost upon delivery.

a)

instalment

b)

credit

c)

ransom

d)

deposit

25.

Which of the following is true?

a)

Selangor has qualified to play in the final.

b)

The secret of Pahang's success is its defender.

c)

The media predicts that Pahang will win the match.

d)

Pahang is confident its striker will help defeat Selangor.

26.

Based on the advertisement above, X-Balm® Patch

a)

needs to be regularly applied.

b)

is effective in destroying mosquitoes.

c)

helps children recover from insect bites.

d)

is particularly useful for outdoor activities.

27.

What was Andy Jones impressed by?

a)

The facilities for pandas provided by the project.

b)

The access to pandas that visitors were allowed.

c)

The amount of food the pandas consumed.

d)

The way staff dealt with the pandas.

28.

The notice says that Life Today

a)

prefers one way of receiving opinions.

b)

can be contacted at a lower cost than before.

c)

is careful to keep the readers' details private.

d)

welcomes readers' comments on any subject.

29.

What does the text say about Maleo birds?

a)

Local residents keep the chicks safe.

b)

Their nesting habits put them at risk.

c)

Their conservation is paid for by the WCS.

d)

There is a need to find new places for them to live.

30.

The successful applicant should

a)

be at least 17 years old.

b)

look for accommodation.

c)

be available to start work now.

d)

have wide teaching experience.

31.

What is the government's plan to overcome water shortages in the future?

a)

to obtain help from other countries to process seawater.

b)

to get water from rivers for household consumption.

c)

to start water rationing during the dry season.

d)

to reduce water usage in the industrial sector.

32.

From the advertisement, we know that

a)

Forever Cinema is giving away 200 tickets.

b)

coupons can be redeemed any time before the show.

c)

cinema admission is not possible without an original coupon.

d)

'A Simple Life' will be shown in local cinemas beginning March 14.

33.

Playing games is nothing new. In many ways, games are important as they prepare us for the ___(9)___ of life.

a)

ways

b)

times

c)

standards

d)

challenges

34.

In the past, playing games mainly ___(10)___ doing physical activities, whether in school or with friends in the street.

a)

mean

b)

means

c)

meant

d)

meaning

35.

One important lesson that children learnt from playing these games was to accept defeat ___(11)___ grace and dignity.

a)

by

b)

for

c)

over

d)

with

36.

Perhaps the most obvious difference between the way that we play today ___(12)___ how we played in the past...

a)

and

b)

nor

c)

or

d)

as

37.

...how we played in the past is the fact that games nowadays ___(13)___ often played on computers or phone devices.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

was

d)

were

38.

Gaming can be interesting in various ways. For instance, many video games are ____(14)____ to bring players from all over the world together in the spirit of friendly competition.

a)

planned

b)

arranged

c)

designed

d)

invented

39.

However, gaming has a negative side. For example, there are special platforms and websites for those who like to cheat ____(15)____ games. The world of online gaming certainly gives you a fascinating insight into human behaviour.

a)

at

b)

to

c)

on

d)

of

40.

feel blue

a)

raining heavily

b)

to feel sad

c)

give a hand

41.

on cloud nine

a)

to feel very excited or happy

b)

to feel sad

c)

very easy

42.

heart-broken

a)

in very good health

b)

to ignore what someone says

c)

feeling of great sadness

43.

turn a deaf ear

a)

to ignore what someone says

b)

heavily armed with weapons

44.

a piece of cake

a)

very easy

b)

endiing a conflict and becoming friends

45.

raining cats and dogs

a)

help to do something

b)

raining heavily

c)

to feel sad

46.

armed to the teeth

a)

feeling of great sadness

b)

heavily armed with weapons

c)

very easy

47.

fit as a fiddle

a)

ending a conflict and becoming friends

b)

in very good health

c)

raining heavily

48.

bury the hatchet

a)

feel very happy

b)

ending a conflict and becoming friends

49.

I have some __________ in New Zealand, but most of my family lives in Australia.

a)

friends

b)

relatives

c)

acquaintances

d)

peers

50.

Tim, Joe and I work for the same company, but we aren't just __________; we're also close friends.

a)

colleagues

b)

classmates

c)

housemates

d)

partners

51.

The two __________ couldn't agree on anything, so they decided to sell their business.

a)

enemies

b)

friends

c)

partners

d)

colleagues

52.

I enjoy spending time with Jim because he's always __________ and has a big smile on his face.

a)

cheerful

b)

frustrated

c)

hopeful

d)

proud

53.

Sam and Cathy were very __________ of their daughter when she graduated from university.

a)

sad

b)

ashamed

c)

proud

d)

happy

54.

Jack's classmates felt __________ when they made him cry, so they apologised.

a)

cheerful

b)

proud

c)

guilty

d)

bizarre

55.

Dad did the __________ yesterday, so now the family has clean clothes.

a)

washing-up

b)

laundry

c)

chores

d)

housework

56.

The cheese which Aunt Lee brought back from France is a bit __________.

a)

spooky

b)

filthy

c)

smelly

d)

dusty

57.

Pippa is not wearing a hat to her niece's wedding because hats are __________.

a)

personal

b)

biological

c)

miserable

d)

optional

58.

Pam's costume was very __________; everyone thought she looked exactly like a witch.

a)

realistic

b)

apologetic

c)

odd

d)

rare

59.

Ted bought new shoes when his old pair __________.

a)

fell into

b)

fell apart

c)

fell for

d)

feel out

60.

This dish is so delicious that everyone will __________.

a)

dig up

b)

pile up

c)

pile on

d)

dig in

61.

The parents __________ their small child for eating all his dinner.

a)

observed

b)

praised

c)

investigated

d)

grumbled

62.

Zara __________ a fortune when her grandmother passed away.

a)

inherited

b)

gossiped

c)

confused

d)

disappeared

63.

Is there any __________ that ghosts exist?

a)

myth

b)

power

c)

evidence

d)

effect

64.

Some people believe that mediums can communicate with __________.

a)

colleagues

b)

aliens

c)

partners

d)

spirits

65.

Sherlock Holmes is a detective with a __________ ability to solve crimes.

a)

calm

b)

remarkable

c)

ridiculous

d)

respectful

66.

The detective __________ the mystery at the end of the novel.

a)

accuses

b)

discovers

c)

solves

d)

proves

67.

The first thing to teach young children is to never talk to __________.

a)

others

b)

aliens

c)

strangers

d)

friends

68.

After his grandmother __________, he moved into her old house.

a)

dug out

b)

passed away

c)

dug in

d)

passed down

69.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


Matt (a)   (like) scary films and watches them every weekend.

70.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


'Something (a)   (smell) terrible in here! What is it?'

'Oh, sorry. It must be the rubbish bin.'

71.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


'I (a)   (have) problems with my computer. Can you look at it now?.'

72.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


Sharon (a)   (go) to a new school this spring. She's very excited.

73.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


Mum and Dad (a)   (think) you should get a job.

74.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


When Sue was six, she (a)   (walk) to school every day.

75.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


The children (a)   (sleep) when a strange noise woke them.

76.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


'I visited the haunted castle yesterday.'

'Oh, (a)   (you/see) a ghost?

77.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


Mark and Jim (a)   (decide) to go for a midnight swim because it was hot.

78.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


One of the teachers (a)   (teach) the class about cloud formation when it started raining.

79.

Q. Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun.


The large house, for __________ they paid a lot of money, is perfect for family get-togethers.

a)

whom

b)

where

c)

which

80.

Q. Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun.


Mr. and Mrs. Jones, __________ children are horrible, are actually a very nice couple.

a)

whose

b)

whom

c)

which

81.

Q. Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun.


Our old neighbours were very noisy. That's the reason __________ we moved house.

a)

when

b)

why

c)

where

82.

Q. Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun.


Our grandparents were young at a time ___________ life was hard.

a)

where

b)

when

c)

that

83.

Q. Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun.


I didn't like any of the people ___________ I met at James' housewarming party.

a)

that

b)

whom

c)

which

84.

Q. Complete the sentence with used to, be used to or get used to in the correct form.


I hated living in Glasgow; I never (a)   the cold, dark nights.

85.

Q. Complete the sentence with used to, be used to or get used to in the correct form.


Martin (a)   sleep with the light on when he was a child, but he doesn't now.

86.

Q. Complete the sentence with used to, be used to or get used to in the correct form.


(a)   driving on the left-hand side now, Helen?

87.

Q. Complete the sentence with used to, be used to or get used to in the correct form.


(a)   work in a castle a few years ago, James?

88.

Q. Complete the sentence with used to, be used to or get used to in the correct form.


Elisabeth is slowly (a)   her new life in Seoul.

89.

Which of the following sentences show motivation and positive vibes? You many choose more than one answer.

a)

Do not keep hatred in your heart.

b)

Don't do anything with hopes of getting something in return. We should not expect anything from anyone.

c)

Do not spoil your todays by worrying about tomorrow.

d)

Live a simple life, you really don't need a lot of luxurious or expensive items to be happy.

e)

Do take revenge if somebody has hurt you before.

90.

The meaning of "look after" is ... ...

a)

await something eagerly

b)

be vigilant and take notice

c)

take care of someone or something

d)

be vigilant and take notice

91.

Who do you think should be sent to an old folk's home?

a)

An old man whose son is a billionaire.

b)

An old lady who has just lost her partner.

c)

A disabled man whose daughter is a housewife.

d)

An unhealthy lady who cannot work but have many children.

92.

"An atmosphere of gloom" can be used to describe .. ..

a)

Ali's victory in the basketball tournament

b)

a teacher who found out his students cheated in the examinations.

c)

Jason who had mistakenly used the female's washroom.

d)

Angeline's feeling when her spouse left her.

93.

Choose the sentence(s) with positive attitude.

a)

Reading newspaper for a person who is visually impaired.

b)

Cooking breakfast for a person who is under the weather.

c)

Urging someone to do his work impolitely.

d)

Teasing a person who does not have sufficient money to buy a meal.

e)

Pouring some milk for the strays.

94.

The following idioms show sadness, except

a)

Down in the mouth

b)

Down to earth

c)

Get somebody down

d)

Down in the dumps