JOSHUA CALEB CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INC.

EIGHTH MONTHLY EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 4

FOURTH QUARTER | S.Y. 2020-2021

NAME: __________________________________ DATE: _______________

GRADE & SECTION: ________________________ SCORE: ______________

Instructions: Read and analyze the following items carefully, and select the letter of the
correct answer. 1 point each.

1. As the mailman delivered the mail, he heard a loud bark from inside the house. The word
“bark” means:
a. beeping c. a dog’s noise
b. tree covering d. yell
2. The kids will play together this summer when school is out. The word “play” means:
a. perform c. learn
b. a drama or show d. have fun
3. The grocery bag was light because it was packed with bread and hotdog buns. The word
“light” means:
a. lamp c. sunshine
b. not heavy d. bright
4. The twins each wore glasses after the visit to the eye doctor. The word “glasses” means:
a. material c. part of a house
b. holds a drink d. tools to help you see better
5. Spring Break is a perfect time to go on a trip as a family. The word “trip” means:
a. fall c. location
b. vacation d. joke
6. Guitars and violins are stringed instruments. The subject is a:
a. Simple Subject c. Either Simple or Compound Subject
b. Compound Subject d. None of these
7. The baby threw his bottle. The subject is a:
a. Simple Subject c. Either Simple or Compound Subject
b. Compound Subject d. None of these
8. Shirley has a big dog. The subject is a:
a. Simple Subject c. Either Simple or Compound Subject
b. Compound Subject d. None of these
9. Lily and Peter went to the movies. The subject is a:
a. Simple Subject c. Either Simple or Compound Subject
b. Compound Subject d. None of these
10. Floyd asked for a watch but received a bike instead. The predicate is a:
a. Simple Predicate c. Either Simple or Compound Predicate
b. Compound Predicate d. None of these
11. Before supper I usually set the table and peel the vegetables. The predicate is a:
 a. Simple Predicate c. Either Simple or Compound Predicate
b. Compound Predicate d. None of these
12. My family eats dinner together every night. The predicate is a:
a. Simple Predicate c. Either Simple or Compound Predicate
b. Compound Predicate d. None of these
13. Every week our band practices together and writes songs. The predicate is a:
a. Simple Predicate c. Either Simple or Compound Predicate
b. Compound Predicate d. None of these
14. Jenny and Oscar cooked dinner.
a. Simple Subject, Simple Predicate c. Compound Subject, Simple Predicate
b. Simple Subject, Compound Predicate d. Compound Subject, Compound Predicate
15. The cats ran fast.
a. Simple Subject, Simple Predicate c. Compound Subject, Simple Predicate
b. Simple Subject, Compound Predicate d. Compound Subject, Compound Predicate
16. I went to the doctor. He took my temperature. He gave me so medicine. You can guess
that _____
a. I am not sick. c. I am 8 years old.
b. I am sick. d. There is no possible prediction.
17. Kayla put on her tutu and dance shoes. She twirled around and around. She stood on her
toes and jumped through the air. You can guess that Kayla _____
a. takes hockey lessons. c. takes piano lessons.
b. takes ballet lessons. d. There is no possible prediction.
18. It is raining. Pam has to walk home. She has no coat or umbrella. What will happen to
Pam?
a. Pam will stay dry. c. Pam will stop walking.
b. Pam will get wet. d. There is no possible prediction.
19. Julia came into the house. She had been playing for a long time. Now she was tired. The
sun had set. Julia went to take a bath and put on her pajamas. What time of day is it?
a. afternoon c. evening
b. morning d. There is no possible prediction.
20. Livy told her friends about the movie she watched last night. She rubbed her eyes. Then
she yawned deeply. You can guess that Livy _____
a. was sick. c. didn’t get enough sleep.
b. got a good night’s sleep. d. There is no possible prediction.
21. Cause: My brother added lots of sugar to his drink. What is the possible effect?
a. It was too sour to drink. c. It was too sweet to drink.
b. He broke the cup. d. He had to clean the dishes.
22. Effect: The plant died. What is the possible cause?
a. The plant did not get enough water. c. The girl took care of the plant
b. The plant got plenty of sun. d. The plant was pretty.
23. Cause: We are out of milk. What is the possible effect?
a. My dog ran away. c. We missed the bus.
b. We could not have cereal for breakfast. d. We had sandwiches for lunch.
24. Cause: Jill left a glass of water outside when it was very cold. What is the possible effect?
a. The glass turned blue. c. It turned into orange juice.
b. The water was poured out. d. The water froze.
25. Effect: I did not understand what we were doing. What is the possible cause?
a. I was not paying attention. c. I did all my homework
b. I ate an apple. d. I got a 100 on the test.