3rd QUARTER

WRITTEN TEST 4 IN ENGLISH 8

Name: ______________________________ Year & Section:___________ Score:_______

Test I. Read the given choices below, encircle the letter which doesn’t belong to the group.
1. a. camping b. boat rides c. skiing d. cycling

2. a. educated b. creativity c. power d. knowledge

3. a. carefree in the summer c. depressed in the winter

b. in the fall, I’m active d. renewed in the spring

4. a. They raise corn and wheat. c. They are digging for gold.
b. They make their own wine. d. They build their own house.

5. a. My sister is beautiful and smart.

b. Ana loves to bake cakes and to read books.
c. Maria is charming and talented.
d. Tesalonica is humble and witty.

Test II. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel? Put a check mark in the box .
____6. She likes to listen to music and reading the latest novels.
____7. She likes listening to music and reading the latest novels.
____8. He spent his time studying Spanish, working at the convenience store, and jogging every afternoon.
____9. He spent his time studying Spanish. working at the convenience store, and he jogged every afternoon.
____10. The dog was excited: running, barking, and he chased after the boys.
____11. The dog was excited: running, barking, and chasing after the boys.
____12. The apartment was filled with old newspapers, broken bottles, and the ashtrays were overflowing.
____13.. The apartment was filled with old newspapers, broken bottles, and overflowing ashtrays.

Test III. Write P if the sentence is parallel and NP if the statement in non parallel
1. This diet emphasizes fresh vegetables, whole- grain bread, and meat that is broiled.
2. The children need to put away their toys, and they should brush their teeth before they go to bed.
3. This course is designed to teach you to write a good essay and avoiding grammatical errors.
4. She wore a diamond ring, a pearl necklace, and a bracelet made if jade.
5. The goals of the French revolution were liberty, equality, and fraternity.
6. He is overweight because he loves to eat, but hates exercising.
7. The witness appeared quiet, calm, and had confidence.
8. We are looking for a house with three bedrooms, two baths, and that has a large bathroom.
9. The dessert was light, creamy and delicious.
10. She likes to dance, to eat, and having a good time.

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Signature over printed name of Parent Date
KEY ANSWER
1. B 11. D
2.C 12. C
3. C 13. C
4. C 14. B
5. D 15. AND
6. B 16. BUT
7. C 17. THAT
8. B 18. WHERE
9. B 19. E
10. D 20. A