Subject :English Language Art
Grade: 9
Section I-Vocabulary
1- “When Mr. Pirazda Came to Dine”
Fill in the spaces using one of the following words below making changes when required:
( autonomy – compatriot- impeccably- assail –concede- constitute- imperceptible- succession- reiteration- commemorate)
1. Demonstrators demanded immediate ------for their region.
2. She saw a faint, almost ------mark.
3. Women ------about 10% of Parliament.
4. Life is not just an endless ------of parties and dinners.
5. He is a native of the same country as me, so he is my ------
6. A statue has been built to ------the 100th anniversary of the poet's birthday.
7. The universities are anxious to preserve their ------from central government.
8. The teacher ------that she was a little hard on the student.
9. The victim had been ------with repeated blows to the head and body.
10. The final statement is just a------of U.S. policy on Taiwan.
2-“And of Clay We are Created”
Fill in the spaces using one of the following words below making changes when required:
( visceral- fictive- commiserate –bureaucratic- ingenuity- cataclysm- presentiment- subterranean- equanimity)
11. You can access the ------rail system by riding the escalator underground.
12. He accepted the unfavourable decision with------.
13. After the hurricane, the ------of an earthquake further disrupted life on the Asian continent.
14. While he wanted to ------with the man on death row, he simply could not do it.
15. Margaret had a ------of failure and decided not to attend the meeting.
16. Because of ------red tape, it will be months before I receive my passport.
17. During the horrible storm, it was hard for us to focus and maintain our ------
18. The hunter had the ------to survive in the forest for three days without any camping supplies.
19. As a mother, I ------with the woman whose child was kidnapped.
20. When you are being screamed at for no reason, it is difficult to keep your------
21. When Jack fixed the jeep, his friends were impressed with his mechanical------
22. ------mistakes allowed a wrongly imprisoned man to stay in jail for over three months.
23. The ------descriptions in the shark story were so vivid that I actually felt a little nauseated.
24. Because some of the scenes in the movie were so ------I’m afraid certain images will be imprinted on my mind forever.
3“Monkey Say, Monkey Do, Monkey Connect”
Fill in the spaces using one of the following words below making changes when required:
(contagion – synchronized-empathy-implications-cognition-)
25. I did not have------.for the characters.
26. People have been warned to keep out to avoid ------
27. Her victory had important political ------
28. We------.our watches, so we could be there at the same time.
29. The show was designed so that the lights ------with the music.
30. The policewoman showed ------with others.
31. In the car accident, Steve acquired a head injury that affected his ------and prevented him from learning new things.
32. Many people are unaware of the ------… of such reforms.
4“The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket”
Fill in the spaces using one of the following words below making changes when required:
(lozenge- loiter-emanate-sheepish-discernible)
33. The ------shaped leaves grow 8 to 10 inches .
34. Fans often ------in hotel lobbies to see if they can catch a glimpse of their favorite celebrities.
35. The boy felt ------when his mother kissed him on his forehead in front of his friends.
36. The doors and windows are ------shaped
37. The light began to ------from the lantern.
38. After Amy made such a silly mistake, she felt very------.
39. High gas prices are expected to have a ------effect on the number of road trips taken this summer.
40. A distinct fragrance began to ------from them all.
5- “With Friends like These”
Fill in the spaces using one of the following words below making changes when required:
( derive – validate – assess)
41. In order to ------the story we had been told by our friends, we had to investigate the truth of the matter for ourselves.
42. The insurance company will ------your art collection before it approves your ten million dollar valuation.
43. It is impossible to ------the correct answer without the proper formula.
Section II -Language
A-Underline the adverb clause in each sentence and write the subordinating conjunction on the line provided:
1. Unless it rains, we will do yard work this afternoon.______
2. Anna didn’t like basil until she tried the cinnamon variety. .______
3. The deck must be refinished this year because the rain damaged it. .______
4. Wherever we planted wildflowers, butterflies and hummingbirds gathered. .______
B. Correct the error in the following sentences:-
1. The restaurant has a strict policy no separate checks are accepted.
______
2. Don't forget to buy supplies for the picnic bread, mustard, pickles, cheese, and grapes.
______
3. My mother has a saying about life, "riches are not what you hold in your hand, but what you hold in your heart."
______
4. The jeweller used the following gems diamond, rubies, and opals.
______
C. Identify the verb phrases in the following sentences:-
1.We were standing in the house where Thomas Edison Lived and worked.
2. He has visited them several times.
3.Day dreaming about wooden boats was occupying most of Antonio’s time.
4.He said hello as if he had always known them.
5. The temperature will decrease another five degrees next week.
D. Underline the adverb or adjective phrase and write the word it modifies on the lines provided:-
1.The capital of Saskatchewan is Regina. ______
2.The pine needles are falling from the tree. ______
3. He enjoys reading in the garden behind his house. ______
4. The baseball catcher moved his hand inside his glove .______
5. The squirrel climbed up the pole. ______
E- Choose the correct answer
1. Which of the following sentences has an adverb clause?
a- I will trim the hedge while you mow.
b-There are many opinions on this complex issue.
c-Mercury is a poisonous metal.
d-The hikers could easily see layers of colored rocks.
2. Identify the underlined phrase in the sentence below.
My friend John wore a hat with a button.
a- adjective phrase
b-adverb phrase
c-infinitive phrase
d-verb phrase
3- Identify the underlined phrase in the sentence below.
Our newspaper is delivered before 6:00 A.M.
a- adjective phrase
b-adverb phrase
c-infinitive phrase
d-verb phrase
4- Choose the sentence that is written correctly with NO ERRORS in the use of punctuation.
a-She planned the following activities: reading, skating, swimming, and drawing.
b-You may be required to bring many things, sleeping bags, pans, utensils, and warm clothing.
c-I want an assistant, who can do the following?
d-The puppies were cute but they were very messy.
5- Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence
The band that will play at the spring dance is a local favorite among high school students.
a-at the spring dance
b-will play
c-is a local favorite
d- among high school students.
6-Which of the following sentences has an adverb phrase?
a- I have already found the information for my biology paper.
b- We left after the first act because my little sister was not feeling well.
c- The construction company claims the bridge over the ravine will be finished soon.
d- The reporter from the school newspaper interviewed the office staff.
7-Which of the following is an adverb clause?
a After the chef cleaned the kitchen.
b After closing time,
c At age of twelve,
d The other car was insured.
8- While Mr. Foster was in Puerto Rico, he visited the Ponce Art Museum.
The underlined clause is a/an ______
a- subordinate clause
b- independent clause
c- noun clause
d-relative clause
F-Choose the correct word to complete the sentences below making changes when required:
synchronized - equanimity -commemorated- presentiment -impeccably- ingenuity - derive - discernible- assess- concede - assailed -constitute-
1-The under-18s ------nearly 25% of the town's population.
2- She was------dressed.
3- He was ______with insults and abuse as he left the court.
4.Although it seems clear that he has lost the election, he still refuses to ------
5- We ------those who lost their lives in the war.
6- During the horrible storm, it was hard for us to focus and maintain our ------
7- When Jack fixed the jeep, his friends were impressed with his mechanical ------
8- As soon as Larry saw the man with the gun approaching, he had a ------his life was in jeopardy.
9- The show was designed so that the lights------with the music.
10- High gas prices are expected to have a ------effect on the number of road trips taken this summer.
11- Unfortunately, it will take years to ------the true value of the hurricane’s destructive effect on Haiti
12- In our small town, most of the citizens ------their income from manufacturing jobs.
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