1st QUARTERLY TEST IN ENGLISH 6

Direction: Write only the letter of your answer.

_____ 1. Sarah is always so positive; she's like a breath of fresh air in the office. What does the expression "breath of
fresh air" mean in this context?
a) Sarah brings in fresh air from outside
b) Sarah is always chewing gum
c) Sarah is a positive and refreshing presence
d) Sarah works outdoors

_____ 2. After working for hours on the difficult project, Jack finally threw in the towel. What does the expression
"threw in the towel" mean here?
a) Jack literally threw a towel
b) Jack took a break
c) Jack gave up or quit
d) Jack got a promotion

_____ 3. When Emma learned about her unexpected bonus, she was over the moon. What does the expression "over
the moon" mean in this context?
a) Emma wants to travel to the moon
b) Emma is very tall
c) Emma is extremely happy
d) Emma is afraid of the dark

_____ 4. Jim tried to keep the secret, but he eventually let the cat out of the bag. What does "let the cat out of the bag"
mean here?
a) Jim released a cat from a bag
b) Jim told a secret
c) Jim adopted a cat
d) Jim went shopping

_____ 5. When Susan didn't make the soccer team, she felt like the odd one out. What does "the odd one out" mean in
this context?
a) Susan was the only player on the soccer team
b) Susan felt out of place or different from others
c) Susan was the star player
d) Susan was the team captain

For numbers 6-12, read the story to answer the questions.

Title: The Mysterious Key

Once in a quiet village, there lived a young girl named Lily. She was known for her curiosity and love of mysteries.
One sunny afternoon, while exploring the attic of her old family home, Lily discovered a dusty, antique key hidden in
an old chest.

The key was unlike any she had ever seen, with intricate engravings and a peculiar shape. Lily's heart raced with
excitement as she held the mysterious key in her hand. She knew that it must unlock something hidden and special.

Determined to uncover the secret, Lily embarked on a quest to find the lock that the key would open. She searched
the entire house, from the basement to the attic, but found nothing. Lily decided to seek advice from the village
historian, Mr. Thompson, who was known for his knowledge of local legends and hidden treasures.

Mr. Thompson examined the key closely and explained that it was rumored to belong to the long-lost treasure chest of
a famous pirate who had once visited their village. The treasure had remained undiscovered for generations, and
Lily's discovery could be the key to finding it.
 With Mr. Thompson's guidance, Lily began her search for the treasure hidden somewhere in the village. As she
delved deeper into the village's history and followed cryptic clues, she found herself on a thrilling adventure full of
surprises, and her life would never be the same.

_____ 6. Why did Lily embark on a quest to find the lock that the key opened?
a) She was bored and needed something to do
b) She wanted to impress her friends
c) She knew it must unlock something special
d) She was trying to clean the attic

_____ 7. Where did Lily search for the lock that the key would open?
a) Only in the attic
b) The entire house, from the basement to the attic
c) The garden
d) The local library

_____ 8. Who did Lily seek advice from about the key's origin?
a) Her best friend
b) Her grandmother
c) The village historian, Mr. Thompson
d) A pirate

_____ 9. What did Mr. Thompson reveal about the key?

a) It was just an ordinary key
b) It belonged to a famous magician
c) It was rumored to be connected to a pirate's treasure chest
d) It was a family heirloom

_____ 10. What was Lily's motivation for searching for the treasure?
a) She wanted to buy a new house
b) She was hoping to find gold
c) She was curious and excited about the adventure
d) She wanted to sell the key

_____ 11. How would you describe Lily's character based on the story?
a) Boring and uninterested
b) Curious, adventurous, and determined
c) Afraid of the dark
d) Lazy and unenthusiastic

_____ 12. What was the main theme of the story?

a) The importance of keeping secrets
b) The value of a dusty key
c) The thrill of adventure and discovery
d) The dangers of exploring old houses

Title: "Autumn Leaves"

Amber leaves fall from the trees,

(1) A) Rustling in the autumn breeze.
(2) B) Dancing gently with the bees.
(3) C) Chirping birds upon the eaves,
(4) D) Beneath the moon's soft silvery gleam.

(5) A) They paint the ground with hues so bright,

(6) B) Creating a stunning, vibrant sight.
(7) C) In the day and through the night,
(8) D) A symphony of colors, pure delight.

(9) A) Though they fall and wither away,

(10) B) Their beauty in memory will stay.
(11) C) Forever in our hearts, they play,
 (12) D) A reminder of each colorful day.

For numbers 13-15, read the poem to answer the questions.

_____ 13. What is the rhyme scheme in the first stanza (lines 1-4) of the poem?
A) ABAB
B) AABB
C) ABCD
D) ABBA

_____ 14. Which of the following best describes the rhyme scheme in the second stanza (lines 5-8)?
A) ABCD
B) ABBA
C) ABAB
D) AABB

_____ 15. In which stanza does the rhyme scheme change compared to the others?
A) The first stanza
B) The second stanza
C) The third stanza

For numbers 17-23, read the poem to answer the questions.

Title: "Sunset Dreams"

_____ 16. The sun dips below the horizon,

(1) A) Like a golden coin being dropped in a well.
(2) B) Casting long, dark shadows across the land.
(3) C) Its fading light a brush painting the sky,
(4) D) A warm, amber hue, like the blush on a peach.

(5) A) The sky is a canvas of colors, ablaze with fire,

(6) B) As if a thousand paintbrushes had danced upon it.
(7) C) The stars begin to twinkle like diamonds,
(8) D) As the moon rises, a pearl in the velvety night.

(9) A) The world falls into silence, save for the night creatures,
(10) B) Their songs a lullaby, soothing the earth to rest.
(11) C) The air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers,
(12) D) And the feeling of cool grass underfoot.

_____ 17. Which line in the poem provides a visual image using a simile?
A) Line 1
B) Line 2
C) Line 3
D) Line 4

_____ 18. What sense is predominantly appealed to in line 3 of the poem?

A) Sight
B) Sound

_____ 19. Which lines in the poem create an auditory (sound) image?
A) Lines 1 and 2
B) Lines 5 and 6
C) Lines 9 and 10
D) Lines 11 and 12

_____ 20. Which line in the poem provides an image that appeals to the sense of taste?
A) Line 1
B) Line 3
C) Line 6
 D) Line 9

_____ 21. In which line does the poem use a metaphor to create an image?
A) Line 2
B) Line 5
C) Line 8
D) Line 11

_____ 22. Which lines in the poem create a visual image of the sky at sunset?
A) Lines 2 and 3
B) Lines 5 and 6
C) Lines 7 and 8
D) Lines 9 and 10

_____ 23. What sense is appealed to in line 12 of the poem?

A) Sight
B) Sound
C) Smell
D) Touch

_____ 24. Which of the following is a simile?

A) "His smile was like a ray of sunshine."
B) "The world is a stage."
C) "The wind whispered through the trees."
D) "Time is money."

_____ 25. " A math teacher cannot solve math problems." Which literary device is at play here?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Irony

_____ 26. The wind is screaming in my ear today. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Irony

_____ 27. Her head was so full of ideas that it was ready to burst wide open. What type of figurative language is used
in this sentence?
A) personification
B) alliteration
C) hyperbole
D) metaphor

_____ 28. The dentist checked her ___________ (tooth) for cavities.
A) teeths
B) tooths
C) toothes
D) teeth

_____ 29. The team of oxen was used to plow the ___________ (ox) farm.
A) oxes
B) oxen
C) oxs
D) oxxen

_____ 30. The police were on the lookout for the ___________ (thief) who had stolen the valuable artwork.
A) thiefs
B) theves
C) thieves
D) thiefen
Direction: Choose the correct tense for each sentence.

1 After Jonathan his degree, she intends to work in will finish – will have finished –
an office. finished – is finishing
2 Lola looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it she screamed – was screaming – had
. screamed - screams
3 I borrowed four books on gardening the last time I
go – went – had gone – have gone
to the library.
4 By the time I go to bed tonight I my work for the will finish – have finished – will have
day finished - finish
5 was growing up – had grown up –
Mark Twain up in a small town in Mississippi.
grew up – has grown up
6 When my parents tomorrow, they will see our will arrive – arrive – will have arrived
new baby for the first time. –
arrived
7 Until you learn how to take a break, you your haven’t improved – aren’t improving
ability to speak English. –
don’t improve – won’t improve
8 My grandfather in an airplane before, so this is his never flies – had never flown – has
first time. never flown – never flew
9 have been living – am living – had
I in this city since I was a small child.
been living – lived
10 While I TV last night a small mouse ran across the watched – have watched – watch –
room. was watching
11 Jane isn’t here yet. I since noon but there is no have waited – am writing – wait –
sign of her. have been waiting
12 By the time my brother finally graduated from high school, he attended – was attending – had
seven different schools. attended – had been attending
th
13 On June 20 I returned home. I for almost two was away -have been away – am away
years. – had been away
14 were already dancing – already
When I got to the party, many people . danced – had already danced – have
already danced.
15 Before I started the car, all of the passengers their will buckle – will have buckled – had
seat belts. buckled – buckle
16 Right now we a heat wave. It’s been so hot for have – have had – have been having –
almost a week. are having
17 When I go and see the doctor this afternoon I him
will ask – asked – will have asked –
to take a look at my throat.
ask
18 I sent you the money almost a week ago but I still hadn’t received – didn’t receive –
any confirmation. haven’t received – am not receiving
19 After they the race the celebrations began. won – have won -win – had won
20 Our football team a football match until last never wins – has never won – had
season, when the new coach came. never won – never won
21 I all the questions correctly since I began the had answered – have been answering
course. – have answered – answered
22 have become – become – became –
It’s against the law to kill whales. They extinct.
are becoming
23 Jim, why don’t you take some time off. You too are working – were working – had
hard lately. been working – have been working
24 Next month I have a week’s vacation. I on going am planning – have planned – will
on a trip to the Rockies. plan
-will be planning
25 will find – found – find – will have
I’ll be right with you as soon as I my keys.
found
Choose the correct tense for each sentence.

will finish – will have finished –

1 After Jonathan FINISHES his degree, she intends to work in an office.
finished – is finishing
Lola looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it she screamed – was screaming – had
2
SCREAMED. screamed - screams
3 I borrowed four books on gardening the last time I WENT to the library. go – went – had gone – have gone
will finish – have finished – will have
4 By the time I go to bed tonight I WILL HAVE FINISHED my work for the
finished - finish
day
was growing up – had grown up –
5 Mark Twain GREW up in a small town in Mississippi.
grew up – has grown up
When my parents ARRIVE tomorrow, they will see our new baby for the will arrive – arrive – will have arrived
6
first time. –
arrived
Until you learn how to take a break, you WON’T IMPROVE your ability to haven’t improved – aren’t improving
7
speak English. –
don’t improve – won’t improve
My grandfather HAS NEVER FLOWN in an airplane before, so this is his never flies – had never flown – has
8
first never flown – never flew
time.
have been living – am living – had
9 I HAVE BEEN LIVING in this city since I was a small child.
been living – lived
watched – have watched – watch –
10 While I WAS WATCHING TV last night a small mouse ran across the
was watching
room.
Jane isn’t here yet. I HAVE BEEN WAITING since noon but there is no sign have waited – am writing – wait –
11
of have been waiting
her.
By the time my brother finally graduated from high school, he HAD attended – was attending – had
12
ATTENDED seven different schools. attended – had been attending
was away -have been away – am
13 On June 20th I returned home. I HAD BEEN AWAY for almost two years.
away
– had been away
were already dancing – already
14 When I got to the party, many people WERE ALREADY DANCING. danced – had already danced – have
already danced.
Before I started the car, all of the passengers HAD BUCKLED their seat will buckle – will have buckled – had
15
belts. buckled – buckle
Right now we ARE HAVING a heat wave. It’s been so hot for almost a have – have had – have been having –
16
week. are having
When I go and see the doctor this afternoon I WILL ASK him to take a
17 will ask – asked – will have asked –
look
ask
at my throat.
I sent you the money almost a week ago but I still HAVEN’T RECEIVED hadn’t received – didn’t receive –
18
any haven’t received – am not receiving
confirmation.
19 After they HAD WON the race the celebrations began. won – have won -win – had won
Our football team HAD NEVER WON a football match until last season, never wins – has never won – had
20
when the new coach came. never won – never won
had answered – have been answering
21 I HAVE ANSWERED all the questions correctly since I began the course.
– have answered – answered
have become – become – became –
22 It’s against the law to kill whales. They ARE BECOMING extinct.
are becoming
Jim, why don’t you take some time off. You HAVE BEEN WORKING too are working – were working – had
23
hard been working – have been working
lately.
Next month I have a week’s vacation. I AM PLANNING on going on a trip am planning – have planned – will
24
 to plan
the Rockies. -will be planning
will find – found – find – will have
25 I’ll be right with you as soon as I FIND my keys.
found