English 8 – First Quarter – Quiz #1 II.

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I. CONTEXT CLUES. Read each sentence carefully. Title: The Life of Ants
Circle the letter of the best meaning of the
underlined word in the given sentence.
Author: Carlos A. Miguel
1. The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which Publisher: EFGH Press Incorporated,
is a methodical examination of all equipment. Tacloban City
a. activity c. examination Year: 2020
b. guess d. visitor
2. Brant’s pugnacious behavior made his opponent
back down.
a. aggressive c. silent
b. active d. submissive
3. They prepared delectable dishes for all the
visitors in their place. The visitors enjoyed their _______________________________________
meal. _______________________________________
a. inedible c. bitter _______________________________________
b. delicious d. good _______________________________________
4. There was a famine in those days and Tortoise _______________________________________
had not eaten a good meal for two moons. ____
a. shortage c. excess III. MODAL VERBS. Complete the sentence with
b. sufficient d. adequate appropriate modal verbs.
5. Fatima is quite slim, her sister is overweight. 16. I wish I ___________ help with the clean-
a. small c. malnourished and-green drive.
b. fat d. good 17. My sister went to grocery. She _______ have
6. Nelly felt remorse, or guilty, for his hard words. bought healthy meals for our parents.
a. guilty c. good 18. I think I cannot cure this, I __________ ask
b. harsh d. happy help from medical experts.
7. Unlike Cristine’s room, which was immaculate, 19. Ellie _________ be happy after finishing her
Hilary’s room was very messy. work-out routine.
a. disorganized c. dirty 20. Most of us love to plant. I think I ______
b. clean d. beautiful start learning how to do it.
8. Which type of context clues contain the same IV. NOUNS. Identify the type of the underlined noun
meaning of the unfamiliar word? used in each sentence. Write your answer on the
a. Antonyms c. Synonym space provided.
b. Definition d. Examples _____________ 21. I am Juan Dela Cruz.
9. Which type of context clues contain the _____________ 22. Hope is what makes one
opposite of the unfamiliar word within the believe that everything will be fine.
sentence? _____________ 23. The committee prepared for
a. Antonyms c. Definition today’s meetings and events.
b. Synonym d. Word Parts _____________ 24. I cannot still choose the
10. Which type of context clues contain the company where I can fully develop my
definition of the unfamiliar word within the capabilities.
sentence? _____________ 25. The manager wants his co-
a. A form of transportation such as bus, workers to consider him as a family.
train, and taxi.
b. At night, streets were serene unlike the V. ADVERBS. Underline the adverbs in the
chaos during the day. following sentences and encircle the words they
c. The arbitrator, the neutral person modify.
chosen to settle the dispute, arrived at
her decision. 26. Jane is always supporting her family.
d. The brief story is easier to understand 27. Husbands and wives should help one
because it is short and concise. another all the time.
28. Our house is located nearby.
29. Mary should never disrespect the LGBTQ
community.
30. I am truly blessed to be part of this family.