Bantayan Southern Institute, Inc.

Bantigue, Bantayan, Cebu

Assessment of Grammar

Name:_Ana Mae L. Maru_______ Year and Section: BSED III-B Score:_______

Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the letter that best
describes the answer.
1. Andre’s family suffered much from the pandemic _____, they remained strong
and united.
a. Because c. However
b. Furthermore d. Lastly
2. ____ our different point of views, we remain best of friends.
a. Despite c. Therefore
b. Similarly d. Unlike
3. Most of the guest in the party were _____ dressed.
a. finally c. because
b. otherwise d. similarly
4. Diet and exercise will help you lose weight. ____, it is good for your health.
a. Despite c. For instance
b. Nonetheless d. Therefore
5. Oddette has been studying for hours. ____, she got all the correct answers in the
quiz.
a. Above all c. Because
b. As a result d. On the other hand
6. Bruno was sad ____ his team lost the soccer competition.
a. because c. meanwhile
b. despite d. unlike
7. I visited the library to borrow books needed in my research. ____, I went to
canteen to buy some snacks.
a. Afterwards c. As well as
c. Although d. Similarly
8. The idea of Layla was innovative and exceptional _____ the other suggestion
provided.
a. because c. therefore
b. however d. unlike
9. Many students declared that the test was easy ____ many of them got a failing
score.
a. after c. then
b. because d. yet
10. You will not succeed _____ you work hard for it.
a. but c. meanwhile
b. consequently d. unless
11. Many students complained that the test was difficult, ____ many students
managed to score full marks.
a. although c. so
b. because d. yet
12. _____ our constant disagreements, we remained fast friends.
a. Although c. Unless
b. Despite d. While
13. I needed to call my mother, _____ it was already midnight.
a. although c. because
 b. as d. so
14. We expected him to admit that he stole the money at the library, ____ he did not.
a. although c. so
b. but d. therefore
15. The house is very expensive, ____ I could not buy it.
a. but c. so
b. furthermore d. yet
16. ____ she came back from the toilet, Lisa fainted.
a. Although c. In spite of
b. As soon as d. Therefore
17. Most animals sleep like people do; they lie down. _____ birds and horses sleep
while standing up!
a. For example c. Likewise
b. However d. Where
18. A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. ____ it is quiet and
distraction free.
a. All in all c. In addition
b. Although d. However
19. Mother didn’t have time to go to the store; ____, there was no milk in the
refrigerator.
a. although c. consequently
b. however d. nevertheless
20. You can come with us if you are ready; _____, you will have to ride the bus.
a. moreover c. nevertheless
b. otherwise d. similarly
21. The children washed their hands. They finished baking.
a. After c. Therefore
b. Before d. When
22. Jennie worked hard. She finished her studies.
a. As a result c. In the end
b. Before d. On the other hand
23. Kazy loves to write poems. She also composes songs.
a. Although c. Furthermore
b. Before d. In addition
24. Kris spent too much time watching television. She forgot to accomplish her
modules.
a. As a result c. When
b. Before d. While
25. Filipinos must observe health protocols. They need to practice self-discipline.
a. Although c. Furthermore
b. As a result d. On the other hand
26. Jessica forgot to bring her umbrella. She was soaked in the rain.
a. Furthermore c. On the other hand
b. In addition d. Therefore
27. Keena reads her favorite book. She waits for her friend to arrive.
a. Before c. Furthermore
b. When d. While
28. Lance enjoys singing. He does not like dancing.
a. In addition c. On the other hand
b. In the end c. While
29. Franco listened to his favorite song. He went to bed.
 a. Although c. Furthermore
b. Before d. Therefore
30. Gusion failed the exam. He studied very hard
a. Although c. In the end
b. Furthermore d. Therefore
31. Elsa is a fluent English speaker compared to Ana. What kind of cohesive device
was used in the sentence?
a. Adverbial conjunctions c. Connector
b. Conjunction d. Pronoun
32. A cohesive device that is more complex is called_____.
a. Adverbial conjunctions c. Connector
b. Conjunction d. Pronoun
33. People who live in mountain areas find it difficult to have a stable internet
connection. Therefore, most of the students are having trouble with their online
class.
a. Adverbial conjunctions c. Connector
b. Conjunction d. Pronoun
34. Which of these does NOT signal cause/effect and reason/result relationship?
a. Because c. Similarly
b. Consequently d. So that
35. Which of these transitions indicate addition of ideas?
a. Because c. Then
b. Furthermore d. Thus
36. What is the collective term used for words or phrases that show the relationship
between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech?
a. Cohesive Devices c. Connectors
b. Conjunctions d. Modifiers
37. Why do we use cohesive devices?
a. to confuse the reader
b. to shed some light on the topic
c. to connect ideas logically and clearly
d. to give too much information to the reader
38. What speech type intends to convince others to believe what the speaker/writer
believes?
a. entertainment speech c. persuasive speech
b. informative speech d. special occasion speech
39. What type of speech intends to give information about a certain topic?
a. entertainment speech c. persuasive speech
b. informative speech d. special occasion speech
40. Which is NOT a function of cohesive devices?
a. to verify the correctness of ideas
b. to show the relationship of sentences
c. to connect or link phrases and clauses
d. to unify the ideas presented in sentences.