2ndperiodical Exam
2ndperiodical Exam
2ndperiodical Exam
S.Y. 2019-2020
Second Periodical Test in English
October __, 2019
II. Irony and Sarcasm: State whether the statement is an irony or sarcasm.
________1. Animals:“I am sure that you will be pleased with the findings of the Commission”
________2. Commission: “In our own opinion this dispute has arisen through a regrettable misunderstanding
due to the backwardness of your ideas”.
________3. Elephant: “You have done me a good deed and one day I shall return your kindness”.
________4. Commission: “Do not grumble anymore, your hut is not lost to you”.
________5. Elephant to Man: “My friend your skin is harder than mine”.
III. Pronoun:
A. Underline the correct pronoun to complete each sentence.
1. Josh never tells (we, us) about the program.
2. I saw (him, they) in the Library yesterday.
3. I wish (they, them) a nice journey.
4. Adrian looked at (she, him) angrily.
5. I gave it to (him, her) as she is my best friend.
IV. Fiction and Non-Fiction: Categorize the following stories; write your answers in the box provided below.
Boys Of Steel Leo The Snow Leopard The Vultures The Magic Tree
The Monkey’s Fiddle Death, and Life and Death Kalis Story
The Bravest Dog Ever The Man Who Shared His Hut Kaffir Boy
Fiction Non-Fiction
V. Conjunctive Adverb:
B. Choose the best conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence. Write only the word.
1. You need to put more effort into your work; _____, you won’t get a passing grade.
a. moreover b. otherwise c. unless d. instead
2. We wanted to spend the day out at the beach; _____, it rained so we stayed home.
a. moreover b. unless c. however d. additionally
3. She is a very smart girl; _____, it’s not all surprising that she gets such good grades.
a. again b. besides c. contrarily d. therefore
4. Joi is a millionaire; _____, her brother Jeremy is always that broke.
a. in contrast b. accordingly c. again d. likewise
5. He felt he couldn’t tell the truth about what happened; _____, he lied.
a. in contrast b. likewise c. undoubtedly d. instead
VI. Adverb: On the space before each number, write NAE if the sentence has No Adverbial Expression,
and write UAE if the sentence Uses Adverbial Expression and write its type on the opposite line in the
sentence.
_____1. The child ran happily toward his mother. - ____________
_____2. He gave us the money generously. - ____________
_____3. The patient is still waiting to see the Doctor. - ____________
_____4. They are completely exhausted from the trip. - ____________
_____5. The incubator turns each egg hourly. - ____________
_____6. When she saw me waiting, she ran towards me. - ____________
_____7. My grandfather’s house is nearby. - ____________
_____8. She wants everybody to come to the party especially James. - ____________
_____9. Liz closed the door without making a sound. - ____________
_____10. The operation proceeded without any major problem. - ____________
VII. Reflective Essay: In three to five sentences, state your own opinion about the topics given. (5pts each)
1. Millennial students
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2. Bullying
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