2nd Monthly Test

English 5

I. Direction: Write only the letter of your answer.

_____ 1. A comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as”
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Hyperbole
d. Personification

_____ 2. Giving human qualities to animals or inanimate objects

a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Personification
d. Hyperbole

_____ 3. Gloria's eyes were diamonds at the prom; always bright and sparkling!
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Personification
d. Hyperbole

_____ 4. Mike Kennedy's coffee was as cold as the snow that was falling outside
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Personification
d. Hyperbole

_____ 5. Mrs. DiYanni told her students a billion times that they should always write their names on their
papers!
a. Personification
b. Hyperbole
c. Metaphor
d. Simile

_____ 6. The thunder grumbled and yelled.

a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Hyperbole
d. Personification

_____ 7. She is the sunshine in my life.

a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole

_____ 8. The mountains stood tall and proud, sentinels watching over the valley below.
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole

_____ 9. I would like pizza or a salad for lunch.

a) Coordinating conjunction
b) Correlative conjunction
c) Subordinating conjunction
 _____ 10. Not only is she industrious, but she is also smart and pretty.
a) Coordinating conjunction
b) Correlative conjunction
c) Subordinating conjunction

_____ 11. We need a place to concentrate, so we packed up our things.

a) Coordinating conjunction
b) Correlative conjunction
c) Subordinating conjunction

_____ 12. Either the cats or the dog eats cheese and watermelon.
a) Coordinating conjunction
b) Correlative conjunction
c) Subordinating conjunction

_____ 13. Jesse didn't have much money, but she got by.
a) Coordinating conjunction
b) Correlative conjunction
c) Subordinating conjunction

_____ 14. Neither the teacher nor the students go to the program.
a) Coordinating conjunction
b) Correlative conjunction
c) Subordinating conjunction

_____ 15. I can stay out until the clock strikes twelve.
a) Coordinating conjunction
b) Correlative conjunction
c) Subordinating conjunction

_____ 16. Because I was hungry, I ate 5 slices of pizza.

a) Coordinating conjunction
b) Correlative conjunction
c) Subordinating conjunction

_____ 17. Although we are struggling, we strive hard to finish the project.
a) Coordinating conjunction
b) Correlative conjunction
c) Subordinating conjunction

_____ 18. I am mad for you are insensitive.

a) Coordinating conjunction
b) Correlative conjunction
c) Subordinating conjunction

19-25. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
How many stanzas are there in this poem? _____________
How many lines are there in each stanza? _____________
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem "The Sea Turtle"? _____________

II. Direction: Write 3 sentences with figurative language and identify its kind.

The old oak tree, gnarled and weathered like a wise old sage, stood sentinel over the meadow. Its branches,
like outstretched arms, reached towards the sky, their leaves whispering secrets in the gentle breeze. A lone bird, its
song as sweet as a silver flute, perched on a branch, its head cocked in curiosity as it surveyed the world below.
Suddenly, a butterfly, a splash of vibrant color against the green canvas of the meadow, flitted into view, its wings as
delicate as stained glass. With a flick of its tail, it soared through the air, a fleeting glimpse of beauty against the
backdrop of the endless sky.

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Answer Key
Sentence 1:
The old oak tree, gnarled and weathered like a wise old sage (a) Simile), stood sentinel over the meadow.
Sentence 2:
Its branches, like outstretched arms (a) Simile), reached towards the sky, their leaves whispering secrets (c)
Personification) in the gentle breeze.
Sentence 3:
A lone bird, its song as sweet as a silver flute (a) Simile), perched on a branch, its head cocked in curiosity (c)
Personification) as it surveyed the world below.
Sentence 4:
Suddenly, a butterfly, a splash of vibrant color against the green canvas of the meadow (b) Metaphor), flitted into
view, its wings as delicate as stained glass (a) Simile).
Sentence 5:
With a flick of its tail, it soared through the air, a fleeting glimpse of beauty against the backdrop of the endless sky (b)
Metaphor).

III. Direction: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in
brackets.
1.- At last! I ___________ (solve) the problem.
2.- What ______________ recently? (you / do) Anything interesting?
3.- My brother ____________ (buy) a new motorbike. It looks great.
4.- _____________ (you / swim)? Your hair looks wet.
5.- Oh, There you are! I ____________ (look) for you
everywhere.
6.- Sorry we are late. How long _______________
(you / wait)?
7.- I ____________ (know) Peter for a long time.
8.- My friends _____________ (run) for two hours already.
9..- I ____________ (never / understand) Maths and Physics.
10.- The children are tired because they ___________ (play) all day.
ANSWER KEY
1.- have solved
2.- have you been doing
3.- has bought
4.- have you been swimming
5.- have been looking
6.- have you been waiting
7.- have known
8.- have been running
9.- have never understood
10.- have been playing

IV. Direction: Spelling.

1) _________________________________________

2) _________________________________________

3) _________________________________________

4) _________________________________________

5) _________________________________________

6) _________________________________________

7) _________________________________________

8) _________________________________________

9) _________________________________________

10) _________________________________________

V. Choose the correct type of conjunction from the box.

1. I went to bed very late ___________________ I am tired today.

2. My dad has fixed my bike ___________________ I can take it to the park.
3. We are having ___________________ pasta ___________________ curry for dinner
4. I listened to the weather forecast ___________________ put an umbrella in my bag.
5. I will always support my local team, ___________________ they always lose!
6. The weather is forecast to be ___________________ hot ___________________ humid.
7. My brother is grumpy ___________________ he has got to do his homework.
8. He goes abroad on holiday, ___________________ he doesn’t like flying.
9. My mum is ___________________ a brilliant doctor, _______________ she is a great runner too.
10. I enjoy playing hockey ___________________ it’s not my favourite sport.

Questions
1. I went to bed very late so I am tired today.
2. My dad has fixed my bike so that I can take it to the park.
3. We are having either pasta or curry for dinner.
4. I listened to the weather forecast and put an umbrella in my bag.
5. I will always support my local team, even if they always lose!
6. The weather is forecast to be both hot and humid.
7. My brother is grumpy whenever he has got to do his homework.
8. He goes abroad on holiday, but he doesn’t like flying.
9. My mum is not only a brilliant doctor, but she is a great runner too.
10. I enjoy playing hockey but it’s not my favourite sport.