Final Revision – Grade 12 ELA

Section A: Identifying Parts of Speech (10 questions)

Instructions: Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Use:

• N = Noun
• P = Pronoun
• ADJ = Adjective

1. The dog barked loudly.

2. She gave him a gift.
3. The blue sky was cloudless.
4. This is my favorite book.
5. They arrived late.
6. It was a sunny day.
7. Joy filled the room.
8. The children were excited.
9. Please hand me the folder.
10. That painting is amazing.
11. Diego wore blue jeans and a cowboy hat.
12. We swept the floor ourselves.
13. The little girl was cranky until she got some juice.
14. Which of these tangerines is ripe?
15. William loves singing in the car.

Section B: Sentence Construction Using Words as Specific Parts of Speech (10 questions)

Instructions: Write one original sentence for each of the following words or phrases used as the
indicated part of speech.

1. Light – as a noun:---------------------------------------------------------
2. Since – as a subordinating conjunction:---------------------------------------------------------
3. Bright – as an adjective:---------------------------------------------------------
4. Oops – as an interjection:---------------------------------------------------------
5. Walk – as a verb:---------------------------------------------------------
6. That – as a pronoun:---------------------------------------------------------
7. Fine – as an adjective:---------------------------------------------------------
8. Book – as a verb:---------------------------------------------------------
9. Behind – as a preposition:---------------------------------------------------------
10. Both – as an adjective:-----------------------------------------------------------
11. Well – as a noun:-----------------------------------------------------------
12. Whew– as an interjection: :-----------------------------------------------------------
 13. Turn – as a linking verb: :-----------------------------------------------------------
14. Unless– as a subordinating conjunction: :---------------------------------------------------------
15. Ourselves – as a reflexive pronoun :---------------------------------------------------------

Section C: Prepositions and Their Objects (10 questions)

Instructions: Underline the preposition and place brackets around its object.

1. The keys are under the cushion.

2. She arrived before noon.

3. He parked the car next to the truck.

4. We hiked across the field.

5. Have you ever heard the song “Over the Rainbow”?

6. I've had the same backpack for two years.

7. My aunt does not allow phones at the dinner table.

8. The meteorologist reported that we could expect more sunshine in the afternoon.

9. Finding a parking place near that theater can often be difficult.

10. I tried reasoning with him, but he wouldn’t listen to me.

11. If she’s not here by noon, send her a text.

12. We were thrilled that our team won against all odds.

13. I wore a jacket instead of a sweater.

14. Do you think life exists outside our solar system?

15. Please put the groceries inside the cupboard.

16. The note was hidden between the pages.

17. They walked along the river.

 18. I saw him after the meeting.

19. The bird flew over the house.

20. The letter came from my uncle.

Section B: Poetry Analysis - Poem 1: Composed upon Westminster Bridge.

By William Wordsworth

“Earth has not anything to show more fair:

Dull would he be of soul who could pass by
A sight so touching in its majesty...”

1. What time of day is being described in the poem, and why is that significant to the
speaker’s tone?
2. What is the speaker’s attitude toward the city in this poem? Use evidence.
3. Wordsworth says “The beauty of the morning; silent, bare.” What effect does this line
have on the reader’s perception of the city?
4. Identify two poetic devices Wordsworth uses and explain how they enhance the poem’s
meaning
5. Why might the speaker use the phrase “Dull would he be of soul”? What is implied about
those who don’t appreciate the view?
6. How does the imagery reflect the Romantic values of nature, beauty, and emotion?
7. Compare the speaker’s view of the city with how cities are often portrayed today.
8. In a detailed paragraph, analyze the paradox of finding natural beauty in an urban
environment.
9. How is the city personified in the poem? Give a quote and explain the effect.
10. Which sensory details does Wordsworth focus on, and how do they enhance the peaceful
mood?
11. What contrast is being made between the city and nature in this poem? Is the contrast
surprising? Why or why not?
12. How does the poem reflect the Romantic ideal of seeing the extraordinary in the
ordinary?
13. Explain how the structure of the sonnet contributes to the poem’s flow and clarity.
14. Choose a phrase from the poem that creates visual imagery. What does it suggest about
the speaker’s view of London?
15. Do you think the speaker’s admiration of the city is realistic or idealized? Support your
answer with evidence.
Poem 2: Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard. By Thomas Gray

“The curfew tolls the knell of parting day,

The lowing herd winds slowly o’er the lea,
The ploughman homeward plods his weary way,
And leaves the world to darkness and to me.”

1. What effect does the curfew bell have in the opening line? How does it set the tone of the
poem?
2. What mood is created in the opening stanza? Support your answer
3. What message does Gray communicate about life and death?
4. Identify and explain two examples of imagery that evoke a somber or reflective tone.
5. What does the poem suggest about the relationship between nature and death? Use an
example.
6. How is the “ploughman” described, and what does he represent in the poem?
7. Why does Gray focus on “the unhonored dead”? What is his message about their value?
8. Find an example of personification in the poem. What emotion does it create?
9. How does the setting of the country churchyard contribute to the reflective mood of the
poem?
10. Gray contrasts lives of fame and fortune with the rural poor. What is the purpose of this
contrast?
11. How does Gray portray ordinary, rural people in this poem?
12. In a detailed paragraph, discuss how Gray’s Elegy reflects 18th-century attitudes toward
mortality and memory.
13. Why might Gray believe that memory is important for those who have died?
14. What Romantic or pre-Romantic qualities can you identify in this elegy?
15. How does the poem’s tone shift from the opening to the later stanzas? What causes this
change?

Section D: Writing – Satirical Essay (30 marks)

Instructions: Write a well-organized satirical essay (300–400 words) on one of the following
topics. Use irony, exaggeration, or parody to make your point while keeping your tone
appropriate and clever.

Choose ONE of the following prompts:

1. “The Perfect Guide to Being Lazy and Getting Away With It”
2. “Why Students Deserve to Have Homework on Weekends... and Holidays Too!”
3. “How to Annoy Everyone in a Group Chat (And Still Think You’re Popular)”
4. “A Foolproof Plan to Train Your Pet to Do Your Homework”
Assessment Criteria:

• Clarity and creativity of satire (10 marks)

• Organization and structure (5 marks)
• Use of rhetorical devices and tone (10 marks)
• Grammar, punctuation, and mechanics (5 marks