FOURTH QUARTER EXAM IN ENGLISH 9

I. Give the meaning of the following phrasal verb. Choose the best answer from the box provided.

a. a. bear fruit b. bear witness to c. break new d. break through

ground
e. apply to f. beat up g. allude to h. assent to
i. bear in mind j. break out k. break l. bear on
down

____ 1. to produce positive results ______ 7. to force or to make a way through

____ 2. to give evidence ______ 8. to thrash or to attack someone
____ 3. to enter an institution ______ 9. to agree to something
_____ 4. to lose control of one’s emotion ______ 10. to be patient
_____ 5. to remember, to consider ______ 11. to refer briefly to something
_____ 6. to set an example, to lead the way ______ 12. to suddenly start or spread

II. 13- 20. SPELLING d. Swimming can be challenging.

III. Multiple Choice. Choose the correct answer for each 28. Which of the following sentences uses the bare
question and mark it on your answer sheet. infinitive?
21. An infinitive is a verb form that is usually preceded a. I can't wait to see the movie.
by which word? b. She needs to eat something.
a. To c. They decided to go on a trip.
b. At d. He should have called me.
c. In
d. With 29. Fill in the blank: "She asked me _______________
22. Which of the following is an example of an infinitive her with the report."
phrase? a. Help
a. Swimming in the pool b. Helps
b. Swam in the pool c. Helping
c. Swims in the pool d. To help
d. To swim in the pool 30. Which of the following sentences uses the split
23. In the sentence "She wants ______________ a infinitive?
book," what is the correct infinitive form? a. He wanted to quickly finish his
a. Read homework.
b. Reads b. She promised to always be there for me.
c. Reading c. They decided to carefully study for the
d. To read test.
24. Which of the following sentences contains an d. I need to immediately leave the room.
incorrect infinitive usage? 31. Which of the following is an example of an infinitive
a. I like to dance. phrase?
b. He asked me to leave. a) Walking in the park
c. We should try to solve the problem. b) Walked in the park
d. They wants to go. c) Walks in the park
d) To walk in the park
25. What is the infinitive form of the verb in the 32. In the sentence "She loves _______________,"
sentence: "They have decided to travel to Europe"? what is the correct infinitive phrase?
a. Travel a) Cook
b. Travels b) Cooks
c. Traveling c) Cooking
d. Traveled d) To cook
26. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the 33. Which of the following sentences contains an
correct placement of an infinitive? incorrect infinitive phrase?
a. I like swimming to the beach. a) I hope to travel the world.
b. She promised to help him well. b) He wants to become a doctor.
c. We need to finish this project urgently. c) They decided to take a long walk.
d. He decided to not go to the party. d) We should to finish our homework.
27. Identify the sentence that uses the infinitive phrase 34. What is the infinitive phrase in the sentence: "I plan
as a noun: to visit my grandparents"?
a. To swim is my favorite activity. a) Plan to visit
b. She likes to swim in the ocean. b) Visit my grandparents
c. I am going to swim later. c) To visit my grandparents
d) My grandparents
35. In the sentence "She asked me _______________,"
what is the correct infinitive phrase?
a) Help
b) Helps
c) Helping
d) To help
36. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the
correct use of an infinitive phrase?
a) I want to going to the movies.
b) They need to buy some groceries.
c) He promised to call me later.
d) She decided not to studying for the test.
37. Identify the sentence that uses the infinitive phrase
as an adverb:
a) To swim is refreshing.
b) She loves to swim in the ocean.
c) I am going to swim later.
d) Swimming is a great exercise.
38. Which of the following sentences uses the bare
infinitive?
a) I can't wait to see the movie.
b) She needs to eat something.
c) They decided to go on a trip.
d) He should have called me.
39. Fill in the blank: "She wants _______________ her
car."
a) Wash
b) Washes
c) Washing
d) To wash
40. Which of the following sentences uses a split
infinitive?
a) He wanted to quickly finish his
homework.
b) She promised to always be there for me.
c) They decided to carefully study for the
test.
d) I need to immediately leave the room.
41. Which of the following sentences uses an infinitive
as a noun?
a) I love to swim.
b) Swimming is my favorite activity.
c) She enjoys swimming in the ocean.
d) To swim or not to swim, that is the
question.
42. In the sentence "To dance is her passion," what is
the function of the infinitive phrase?
a) Adjective
b) Adverb
c) Noun
d) Verb
43. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the
correct use of an infinitive as a noun?
a) To run is a great way to stay fit.
b) She likes to run every morning.
c) Running in the park is enjoyable.
d) I run to the store to buy groceries.
44. What is the infinitive used as a noun in the
sentence: "Her goal is to win the competition"?
a) Is to win
b) Win the competition
c) To win the competition
d) The competition
45. In the sentence "I have a desire to travel the
world," what is the role of the infinitive phrase?
a) Subject
b) Direct object
c) Indirect object
d) Predicate noun
46. Which of the following sentences uses an infinitive
phrase as a subject?
a) To sing brings her joy.
b) She loves to sing.
c) Singing is her passion.
d) I sing in the choir.
47. Identify the sentence that uses the infinitive phrase
as a direct object:
a) I want to learn how to play the guitar.
b) She decided to read a book.
c) They enjoy listening to music.
d) To dance is a form of expression.
48. Which of the following sentences uses the bare
infinitive?
a) I can't wait to see the movie.
b) She needs to eat something.
c) They decided to go on a trip.
d) He should have called me.
49. Fill in the blank: "Her dream is _______________ a
successful business."
a) Start
b) Starts
c) Starting
d) To start
50. Which of the following sentences uses a split
infinitive?
a) She decided to quickly finish her
homework.
b) He promised to always be there for me.
c) They planned to carefully review the
report.
d) I need to immediately leave the room.
51. Which of the following sentences is an example of a
topic sentence functioning as a noun?
a) The topic sentence introduces the main
idea of the paragraph.
b) She wrote a clear and concise topic
sentence.
c) The topic sentence is usually found at the
beginning of a paragraph.
d) The topic sentence provides a roadmap
for the rest of the essay.
52. In the sentence "The importance of time
management cannot be overstated," what is the
role of the topic phrase?
a) Subject
b) Verb
c) Direct object
d) Adjective
53. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a
topic sentence as a noun?
a) To develop a strong argument is essential
in persuasive writing.
b) The topic sentence sets the tone for the
entire essay.
 c) Writing topic sentences requires careful
thought and planning. 57. Identify the sentence that uses the topic sentence
d) I will discuss the topic sentence in the as a predicate noun:
next paragraph. a) The topic sentence introduces the main
54. What is the topic sentence used as a noun in the idea.
sentence: "His suggestion is that we focus on b) She always includes a topic sentence in
renewable energy"? her essays.
a) Is that we focus c) The author discussed topic sentences
b) We focus on renewable energy extensively.
c) That we focus on renewable energy d) To write a good topic sentence requires
d) Renewable energy practice.
55. In the sentence "The purpose of this research is to 58. Which of the following sentences uses the topic
analyze consumer behavior," what is the function of sentence as a noun in the possessive form?
the topic phrase? a) Her topic sentence summarizes the main
a) Subject points.
b) Indirect object b) They analyzed the topic sentence's
c) Predicate noun effectiveness.
d) Adverb c) The topic sentence plays a crucial role.
56. Which of the following sentences uses a topic d) I haven't finished writing my topic
sentence as a noun in the direct object position? sentence.
a) I understand the importance of a strong
topic sentence.
b) She suggested starting the paragraph 59-60. Reflection. In at least 60 words, give your insights or
with a topic sentence. a reflection on what you have learned in English 9.
c) They discussed various aspects of topic
sentences.
d) The professor emphasized the need for
topic sentences.
Answer Key:
1-10
21. a. To walk in the park
22. d) To cook
23. d) We should to finish our homework.
24. c) To visit my grandparents
25. d) To help
26. c) He promised to call me later.
27. c) I am going to swim later.
28. d) He should have called me.
29. d) To wash
30. a)He wanted to quickly finish his homework.
31. b) Swimming is my favorite activity.
32. c) Noun
33. a) To run is a great way to stay fit.
34. c) To win the competition
35. d) Predicate noun
36. a) To sing brings her joy.
37. a) I want to learn how to play the guitar.
38. d) He should have called me.
39. d) To start
40. a) She decided to quickly finish her homework.
41. b) Swimming is my favorite activity.
42. c) Noun
43. a) To run is a great way to stay fit.
44. c) To win the competition
45. d) Predicate noun
46. a) To sing brings her joy.
47. a) I want to learn how to play the guitar.
48. d) He should have called me.
49. d) To start
50. a) She decided to quickly finish her homework.
51.a.) The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
52. a) Subject
53. b) The topic sentence sets the tone for the entire essay.
54. c) That we focus on renewable energy
55. c) Predicate noun
56. a) I understand the importance of a strong topic sentence.
57. a) The topic sentence introduces the main idea.
58. b) They analyzed the topic sentence's effectiveness.