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WorksheetsMidterm Examination in JEEP START 1
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 40mins
Neither of the books ___ missing from the shelf.
is
are
were
have
The bouquet of red roses ___ so sweet.
smell
smells
smelling
smelt
Radha and Meera ___ coming home.
is
are
was
has
Alex, as well as his parents, ___ coming to the party.
are
is
were
have
Neither of the answers ___ correct.
is
are
were
been
Neither the bag nor the shoes ___ the dress.
matches
match
matching
matched
Everybody ___ a chance to speak.
want
wants
wanting
wanted
There ___ a puddle on the road.
is
are
was
were
Ten kilometers ___ too far to walk.
is
are
were
have
A lot of the cakes ___ gone.
is
are
was
been
The committee ___ debating the issue.
is
are
has
have
I wish I ___ taller.
was
were
am
is
Mathematics ___ my favorite subject.
is
are
were
have
My pants ___ in the drawer.
is
are
was
has
A number of students ___ late.
is
are
was
has
Education ___ the key to success.
are
is
were
have
Neither the radios nor the television ___ working.
are
is
were
have
None of the bottles ___ clean enough to keep water.
is
are
was
have
Swimming ___ a good exercise.
is
are
were
have
The poor ___ often neglected in society.
is
are
was
has
Which is the main idea of this passage?
Bananas are healthy and useful.
Bananas are yellow fruits.
Athletes eat bananas.
Bananas are cheap.
Which of the following is a theme?
Storms are destructive.
Family and hope help us survive challenges.
Maria is brave.
Poverty is hard.
Which is the best topic sentence?
Dogs are loyal and helpful animals.
Dogs bark loudly.
Dogs eat food.
Dogs run fast.
Which passage shows a short passage?
A 2–3 sentence description of an event.
A 20-page report.
Which is a correct English dialogue?
“Good morning!” – “Good morning, how are you?”
“Running.” – “Food.”
“Books.” – “Pencil.”
“Hi.” – (silence)
Which is the main idea?
Basketball requires teamwork.
Basketball is fun.
Basketball is popular.
Basketball players are tall.
What is the theme?
Rosa is a singer.
Singing is fun.
Practice makes perfect.
Contests are hard.
A topic sentence should be:
Clear and focused
Off-topic
Confusing
Random
Which is the main idea?
Chocolate is made from cacao beans.
Chocolate is unhealthy.
Chocolate is sweet.
Chocolate is expensive.
Which sentence is correct?
The students are studying.
The student are studying.
The students was studying.
The student were studying.
What is the main idea?
The sun is bright.
The sun is important for life.
Plants need light.
The sun is far away.
Which best expresses the theme?
Failure is final.
Persistence leads to success.
Ana is smart.
Trying is useless.
33. Passage: “Technology helps people connect faster, but reduces face-to-face interaction.”
Technology is dangerous.
Technology improves communication but changes interaction.
People like gadgets.
Technology is expensive.
Which is the best topic sentence?
English dialogue is fun.
English dialogue develops skills for students.
Speaking in English is hard.
Students enjoy activities.
Which is the correct dialogue?
“Hi! Are you ready for the exam?” – “Yes, I studied all night.”
“Book.” – “Pen.”
“Running.” – “Food.”
“Hi.” – (silence)
Which sentence needs correction?
She sings beautifully.
The teachers explains the lesson.
They play basketball daily.
He runs fast.
Neither the teacher nor the students ___ willing to participate.
is
are
was
has
A lot of the cake ___ eaten already.
is
are
were
have
The number of participants ___ increasing.
are
is
were
have
A pair of scissors ___ missing from the drawer.
is
are
were
have
The subject and verb must always agree in number.
True
False
In “Matt, as well as his mother, are going to school,” the verb is correct.
True
False
A theme is the deeper meaning or lesson in a story.
True
False
"Neither the bag nor the shoes match the dress" is correct.
True
False
The main idea is the same as the theme.
True
False
Collective nouns like “team” and “jury” are always plural.
True
False
A topic sentence should clearly state the central idea of a paragraph.
True
False
“Mathematics are my favorite subject” is correct.
True
False
Short passages usually contain only 2–5 sentences.
True
False
In English dialogue, polite expressions such as “Excuse me” and “Thank you” are essential.
True
False
The subject and verb must always agree in ________.
number
tense
gender
case
When two subjects are joined by 'and' and refer to the same person or thing, the verb is?
singular
plural
past tense
future tense
Words like each, every, everyone, somebody always take a ________ verb.
singular
plural
compound
collective
In “Neither the teacher nor the students ___ willing to join,” the correct verb is?
are
is
was
were
The deeper meaning or moral of a story is called its ________.
theme
plot
character
setting
The important thought found throughout a paragraph is the ________.
main idea
topic sentence
summary
conclusion
A sentence that expresses the central thought of a paragraph is called the ________.
topic sentence
supporting detail
conclusion
transition sentence
“Mathematics is difficult” is correct because the noun mathematics is ________ in meaning.
singular
plural
collective
abstract
A short passage usually has ________ to ________ sentences.
2 to 5
5 to 10
1 to 3
6 to 12
In dialogue, expressions such as “Thank you” and “Excuse me” are examples of ________ expressions.
polite
angry
confusing
sarcastic
51. The subject and verb must always agree in ________.
51. When two subjects are joined by and and refer to the same person or thing, the verb is?
51. Words like each, every, everyone, somebody always take a ________ verb.
51. In “Neither the teacher nor the students ___ willing to join,” the correct verb is?
51. The deeper meaning or moral of a story is called its ________.
Write a short dialogue (6–8 lines) between two students discussing how they prepared for the midterm exam.
Your dialogue must:
1. Use correct subject-verb agreement (at least 2 examples).
2. Show understanding of theme, main idea, and topic sentence.
3. Contain polite expressions (e.g., Good morning, Thank you).
