PRE-TEST

GRADE 11
S.Y. 2018-2019

Name:__________________________________ Score: __________________

Grade and Section: ________________________ Date Taken: _____________

I. Identify the ungrammatical portion/s in the sentences below by underlining words/phrases which
make them incorrect. Then, write the correction on the spaces before the numbers.
____________________1. Sean Austin is fond of writing, reading and to dance.
____________________2. Jaida Shaynne is a beautiful and pretty girl.
____________________3. One of my friend is absent.
____________________4. Softly, told her the problem.
____________________5. In the course of the discussion, the ringing of a cell phone was heard.
____________________6. The reason why I was absent is severe abdominal pain.
____________________7. Dapne Dane attended the organizational meeting with her father.
____________________8. Are you trying to insult me!
____________________9. Timothy saw a flock of sheep from his car grazing in the hills.
____________________10. Please play the music all over again the second time around.

II. CHOOSE THE MEANINGS OF THE ITALICED WORDS BY ENCIRCLING THE LETTERS OF THE
CORRECT ANSWERS (10 points)

11. Due to the weather, I feel iffy.

A. healthy B. strong C. not in perfect condition
12. We do not allow nominating aspirants inabsentia.
A. while not present B. correct C. tolerable
13. Despite the Yuletide Season, why is the ambiance icky?
A. good B. unpleasant C. conducive
14. Out of necessity, the rascal chose to imperil his life.
A. save B. put in danger C. double
15. Most of the students find Mathematics impalpable.
A. easy B. colourful C. very hard to understand
16. I sympathize with the ingénue after hearing the case.
A. an innocent young woman B. antagonist C. protagonist
17. It feels great to see jocund faces.
A. sad B. melancholy C. cheerful
18. As usual, the notorious boy was reprimanded because of incivility.
A. jokes B. rude behaviour C. riddles
19. It is unhealthy to impose discipline through jeez.
A. expression of anger B. humor C. love
20. My son is a laconic type of guy.
A. using only a few words B. talkative C. filthy

III. Circle the conjunction, then tell what type it is.

21. Gino teaches not only judo abut also karate. _____________________
22. The headlights and radio are working. _____________________
23. Is the holiday “Rizal’s Day” or “Christmas”? _____________________
24. Either Miss Garcia or Mr. Santos interviews applicants. _____________________
25. The boots are neither warm nor waterproof. _____________________
26. He has raced not only at Daytona but also at Indianapolis. _____________________
27. There are naval bases at both San Diego and Waukegan. _____________________
28. Did Amy or Mandy win? _____________________
29. He is underweight but healthy. _____________________
30. She turned and tossed the ball. _____________________
IV. Identify if the clause is an independent clause or dependent clause. On the blank, write I if the clause is
independent and D if the clause is dependent.

____31. Mark and Lyca danced

____32. If Tolits could talk
____33. I lived a few weeks while you loved me
____34. While characters represented different groups
____35. Whereas small farmers were oppressed
____36. But Cheeney and Nica got home safely
____37. Because she likes me
____38. He simply wants to be safe
____39. Most people never listen
____40. When innocent people talk

V. Choose the correct verb in the parenthesis. Encircle the correct answers.

41. India, as well as the Philippines, still (have, has) aboriginal tribes.
42. Each of her children (is, are) doing well in school.
43. None of the dresses (fit, fits) the girl.
44. The unmarried youths (gather, gathers) in these rooms.
45. Two-thirds of the members (attend, attends) meeting.
46. Neither you nor I (is, are, am) going to the zoo.
47. Bread and butter (is, are ) my favourite.
48. There (is, are) thirty one days in March.
49. Either my teacher or classmates (design, designs) the bulletin board.
50. I (do, does, did) not cheat in this test.

IV. Identify if the clause is an independent clause or dependent clause. On the blank, write I if the clause is
independent and D if the clause is dependent.

____31. Mark and Lyca danced

____32. If Tolits could talk
____33. I lived a few weeks while you loved me
____34. While characters represented different groups
____35. Whereas small farmers were oppressed
____36. But Cheeney and Nica got home safely
____37. Because she likes me
____38. He simply wants to be safe
____39. Most people never listen
____40. When innocent people talk

V. Choose the correct verb in the parenthesis. Encircle the correct answers.

41. India, as well as the Philippines, still (have, has) aboriginal tribes.
42. Each of her children (is, are) doing well in school.
43. None of the dresses (fit, fits) the girl.
44. The unmarried youths (gather, gathers) in these rooms.
45. Two-thirds of the members (attend, attends) meeting.
46. Neither you nor I (is, are, am) going to the zoo.
47. Bread and butter (is, are ) my favourite.
48. There (is, are) thirty one days in March.
49. Either my teacher or classmates (design, designs) the bulletin board.
50. I (do, does, did) not cheat in this test.