Test clasa a XI-a C

Evaluare sumativ UNITATEA 1

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1. Look at the underlined words in each sentence and decide whether they are adjectives,
adverbs, nouns or verbs (2p)

a. The myth of the Titanic's unsinkability was only one of an incredible (...................)
combination (.................) of human errors.
b. The sea was full of wreckage (................) and bodies.
c. The order was given, `Uncover (..................) the lifeboats!`
d. This is the story of the most luxurious (......................) liner ever built.

2. Now fill in the gaps in the following sentences with the correct form of the word in
capital letters (1,2p)

a. The local people are sometimes rather .............................. and often seem to want to avoid the
tourists. (FRIEND)
b. It's no use getting ............................. just because there's a long queue to check in. (PATIENT)
c. They decided to close the hotel because it had never been very ................................(PROFIT)

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word in bold and other words to complete each sentence (1,5p)

a. 'Don't go out with that boy again!` said Laura's father. warned
Laura's father ....................................................................... go out with Steve again.

b. She lost her job because her work was careless. carefully
If she ................................................., she would not have lost her job.

c. I would prefer to have a light lunch. rather

I.................................................. a light lunch.

4. Put the word in the brackets in a suitable verb form (3,2p)

a. I .................... (drop) my purse while I .......................... (get) of the train.

b. I ....................................................(work) at home for the past five years.
c. I ............................. (read) a couple of reports before I even .................................. (get) to work.
d. I ..................................... (read) that book three times already.
e. By the time you come I ................................................ (get) to know the city really well.
f. When I come to see you I ............................................. (live) in California for nearly six months.

5. Write a short story beginning with these words It was a dark and stormy night... Use
approximately 60 words. (1,1p)

1 extra point