Full name: MID-TERM TEST

WRITING - LEVEL 1
Class: ENG117
Time: 50 minutes
Date:

A. SVOC
B. SVOA
C. SVOO
*D. SVC
7. Camping makes us excited.
*A. SVOC
B. SVOA
C. SVOO
D. SVA
8. We find this movie interesting.
*A. SVOC
B. SVOA
C. SVOO
D. SVA
9. She is talking on the phone in the taxi.
A. SVOC
B. SVOA
C. SVOO
*D. SVAA
10. My mom likes cooking.
*A. SVO
B. SVOA
C. SVOC
D. SVA
11. The child is in his room now.
A. SVOC
B. SVOA
C. SVOO
*D. SVAA
12. I gave the roses to my mother on her birthday.
A. SVOCA
B. SVOAA
*C. SVOOA
D. SVOCAA
13. The cake tastes sweet.
*A. SVC
B. SVOC
C. SVO
D. SVA
14. My father takes me to school every morning.
A. SVOCA
*B. SVOAA
C. SVOOA
D. SVAOA
15. They elected him president.
*A. SVOC
B. SVOA
C. SVOO
D. SVC
16. They put flowers on the desk.
*A. SVOA
B. SVOO
C. SVOC
D. SVAA
17. The children named my dog Rick.
A. SVO
B. SVOA
*C. SVOC
D. SVA
18. When we write the email to a person who we don’t know the name we greet
by….
A. Dear Sir,
B. Hi Sir or Madam:
C. Dear Madam,
*D. Dear Sir or Madam:
19. Which one of the following is a formal salutation?
A. Thanks
B. Cheers,
*C. Best regards,
D. Let me know if you need anything else.
20. “If you don’t mind, could you …..” is used to_________
*A. make a request
B. give information
C. mention problem
D. give opinion
21. “Please be advised that….” is used to_______
A. provide instruction
*B. give information
C. mention problem
D. make a request
22. “Unfortunately, I have had an issue with…” is used to _________
A. make a request
B. give information
*C. mention a problem
D. give opinions
23. “I hold the opinion that…” is used to ______
A. make a request
B. give information
C. mention a problem
*D. give an opinion
24. “Sincerely,….” is used to _______
A. used when asking/answering questions.
B. Signal the last point you wish to make.
*C. Signal that you are going to end your message and is followed by your
signature/name.
D. Introduce problems.
25. “Finally,…” is used to _______
A. used when asking/answering questions.
*B. Signal the last point you wish to make.
C. Signal that you are going to end your message and is followed by your
signature/name.
D. Introduce problems.
26. Identify the type of essay question: What are the advantages of watching TV?
A. Preference
*B. Advantage/Disadvantage
C. Importance
D. General Opinion
27. Identify the type of essay question: Do you agree that living in a big city has
several certain advantages?
A. Preference
B. Advantage/Disadvantage
C. Agreement
*D. Agreement/ Disagreement
28. Which is different from the others?
A. See you soon.
*B. To whom it may concern:
C. Talk to you soon!
D. Look forward to hearing from you.
29. Which is different from the others?
A. Could you please...?
B. Would you mind...?
C. I would appreciate it if you could
*D. I want to let you know about...
30. Which is different from the others?
A. One important thing about X is...
B. One thing to remember...
C. Don’t forget that...
*D. I believe we should...

Part 2: Write ONE sentence that is based on the picture with the suggested words.
You can change the forms of the words and you can use the words in any order (2
points)
31. man/ gift
 The man is giving a gift to the woman.= The man is giving the woman a gift.
32. swimmers/swimming pool

The swimmers are plunging/jumping into the swimming pool.

33. baby/ball

The baby is playing with a ball

34. girl/cake
 The girl is making a cake.
35. monkey/banana

Two monkeys are eating bananas.

PART 3: Write the below sentences with the suggested words to complete the body
of an e-mail letter (2 points)
36.
Write a sentence to give an introduction with the suggested words:
I/ understand /want/ hire /work /Accounting Department
I understand that you want to hire someone to work in your Accounting Department.
37.
Write a sentence to give information with the suggested words:
I/work/ as an accountant /for five years/Kenton Office Supplies
I have worked as an accountant at Kenton Office Supplies for five years.
38.
Write a polite request with the suggested words:
If you/ mind,/could/ send / me/job application?
If you don’t mind, could you please send me a job application?
39.
Write a sentence to ask for information with the suggested words:
Like/would/also/know/job/begin/when
Also, I would like to know when the job will begin.
40.
Write a concluding sentence with the suggested words:
I/ look/ hear/ from/you/soon.
I look forward/I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

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