Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Iloilo
SARA FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST ACADEMY, INC.
S.Y. 2020-2021

ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT

SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION in ENGLISH 5

Name: Date: Score:

Test I. Read each statement carefully and choose the letter that best describes the answer.

1. Our trip to the museum was interesting, _________ there were several new artifacts on display
a. for b. yet c. but d. nor
2. Thomas will be late to work, _____ he has a dental appointment.
a. but b. or c. for d. so
3. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, _________ she takes the bus everywhere.
a. yet b. but c. so d. none of the above
4. We were happy ________ we received the first prize.
a. or b. when c. lest d. none of the above
5. She’s honest _________ everyone trusts her.
a. if b. so c. when d. but
6. Jackson wanted to eat another piece of cake, ____ he was on a diet.
a. for b. so c. yet d. but
7. These conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses and has an acronym FANBOYS.
a. Subordinate b. coordinate c. conjunctive d. correlative
8. Pay attention to your work _________ you will not make mistakes.
a. unless b. so that c. or d. yet
9. I am a vegetarian, _______ I don’t eat any meat.
a. so b. yet c. but d. for
10. I was on time, _________ everyone else was late.
a. but b.so c. for d. none of the above

Test II. Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct coordinate conjunction. Choose your
answer from the word inside the parenthesis.

1. My car has a radio _________ a CD player. (but, or, and)

2. Sharon hates to listen to rap music, _________ will she tolerate heavy metal. (but, nor, or)
3. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill insisted that they fly. (and, or, but)
4. I’m afraid of heights, _________ I appreciate the view from the top of this building. (and, yet, nor)
5. I have to be on time, _________ my boss will be annoyed if I’m late. (and, nor, for)

Test III. Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct subordinate conjunction. Choose your
answer from the word inside the parenthesis.

1. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)

2. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
3. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
4. You won’t pass the test _________ you study. (when, if, unless)
5. I could not get a seat, _________ I came early. (as, though, when)
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Iloilo
SARA FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST ACADEMY, INC.
S.Y. 2020-2021
Test IV. Use the simple past or past perfect form of the verb in each sentence.

1. The students (plant) _______ bamboo in the school grounds before the rainy season.

2. The bamboo plants (grow) ______ up to seven feet tall.

3. The students (write) _______ about the bamboo plant project in their paper.

4. The bamboo’s branches (sprout) _______ numerous leaves in last years.

5. The farmers (harvest) _______ the bamboo shoots already.

6. The students (help) _______ at the harvest.

7. The students (make) _______ chopsticks from the bamboo after the plants where harvested.

8. The teachers (cook) _______ rice in the empty hallows of the bamboo.

9. My mother (prepare) _______ pickled bamboo shoots before my classmates and I arrived home.

10. We (slice) _______ bamboo shoots thinly to make pickles.

Prepared by:

HAZEL JOY S. CANINDO

Grade 8 VIII - Adviser