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NAME: _____________ CLASS: ______________ SUBJECT: ENGLISH

NOTE: Choose the correct option from given multiple choices.

1. The committee has announced its decision regarding the policy change. The underlined word is:
a) Collective noun
b) Abstract noun
c) Material noun
d) Common noun
2. Somebody left their phone on the table. The underlined word is:
a) Demonstrative pronoun
b) Indefinite pronoun
c) Reflexive pronoun
d) Relative pronoun
3. The storm raged violently, shaking the trees and howling through the streets. This sentence contains
an example of:
a) Simile
b) Hyperbole
c) Personification
d) Metaphor
4. The moment of greatest tension in a play or novel, often leading to the resolution, is called:
a) Rising action
b) Climax
c) Falling action
d) Anticlimax
5. I walked past the abandoned house, and a chill ran down my spine. The underlined phrase is:
a) Adjective phrase
b) Adverb phrase
c) Prepositional phrase
d) Infinitive phrase
6. She was thrilled when she heard the results of her exam. The underlined clause is:
a) Adjective clause
b) Adverb clause
c) Noun clause
d) Prepositional clause
7. If he had studied harder, he ___ the scholarship.
a) would win
b) would have won
c) will win
d) wins
8. The lawyer argued his case with great conviction. The underlined word is:
a) Concrete noun
b) Abstract noun
c) Collective noun
d) Proper noun
9. The professor's lecture was so engaging that the students hung onto every word. The phrase means:
a) Ignored the lecture
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b) Listened attentively
c) Interrupted frequently
d) Found it boring
10. He walked into the classroom as if he owned the place. This is an example of:
a) Simile
b) Hyperbole
c) Irony
d) Metaphor
11. She couldn't help but smile at the heartwarming reunion. The underlined phrase is:
a) Adjective phrase
b) Adverb phrase
c) Prepositional phrase
d) Noun phrase
12. The train had already left when we reached the station. This sentence is in:
a) Present perfect tense
b) Past perfect tense
c) Future perfect tense
d) Past continuous tense
13. Despite his initial reluctance, he agreed to the plan. The underlined part of the sentence is a:
a) Noun clause
b) Adverb clause
c) Adjective clause
d) Prepositional clause
14. She was the kind of friend who would move mountains for you. This is an example of:
a) Personification
b) Hyperbole
c) Simile
d) Metaphor
15. They will have completed their project by next Friday. This sentence is in:
a) Future continuous tense
b) Future perfect tense
c) Past perfect tense
d) Present perfect tense
16. The suspect was taken into custody after new evidence emerged. The phrase means:
a) Arrested
b) Released
c) Praised
d) Warned
17. A tragic play that depicts the downfall of a noble character due to a fatal flaw is called a:
a) Comedy
b) Satire
c) Tragedy
d) Melodrama
18. Her determination to succeed was unshakable. The underlined phrase is:
a) Prepositional phrase
b) Infinitive phrase
c) Adverb phrase
d) Noun phrase
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19. The little boy burst into tears when he lost his toy. The phrase means:
a) Became angry
b) Started crying suddenly
c) Laughed uncontrollably
d) Ran away
20. If it rains tomorrow, we ___ the picnic.
a) will cancel
b) cancel
c) would cancel
d) had canceled
21. The teacher praised the students who worked hard for the competition. The underlined part is:
a) Noun clause
b) Adjective clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Prepositional phrase
22. After the meeting ended, the employees returned to their desks. The underlined part is:
a) Noun clause
b) Adjective clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Prepositional clause
23. She left early because she was feeling unwell. The underlined part is:
a) Noun clause
b) Adjective clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Prepositional clause
24. The principal announced that the school trip was canceled. The underlined part is:
a) Noun clause
b) Adjective clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Prepositional phrase
25. I know where he lives. The underlined part is:
a) Noun clause
b) Adjective clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Prepositional phrase
26. We visited the museum that was newly renovated. The underlined part is:
a) Noun clause
b) Adjective clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Prepositional phrase
27. She spoke so softly that no one could hear her. The underlined part is:
a) Noun clause
b) Adjective clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Prepositional phrase
28. The players left the field cheering loudly. The underlined phrase is:
a) Adjective phrase
b) Adverb phrase
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c) Noun phrase
d) Prepositional phrase
29. To win the championship was his ultimate goal. The underlined part is:
a) Gerund phrase
b) Infinitive phrase
c) Adjective phrase
d) Prepositional phrase
30. Walking in the rain is an experience I truly enjoy. The underlined phrase is:
a) Infinitive phrase
b) Prepositional phrase
c) Gerund phrase
d) Adverbial phrase
31. The students were eager to learn new concepts. The underlined part is:
a) Noun phrase
b) Adjective phrase
c) Infinitive phrase
d) Adverb phrase
32. The boy with curly hair is my cousin. The underlined phrase is:
a) Noun phrase
b) Adjective phrase
c) Adverb phrase
d) Prepositional phrase
33. The kids ran down the street shouting with joy. The underlined phrase is:
a) Noun phrase
b) Adjective phrase
c) Adverb phrase
d) Prepositional phrase
34. His decision to quit the job surprised everyone. The underlined phrase is:
a) Noun phrase
b) Adjective phrase
c) Adverb phrase
d) Infinitive phrase
35. The book on the table belongs to me. The underlined phrase is:
a) Noun phrase
b) Adjective phrase
c) Adverb phrase
d) Prepositional phrase
36. I will wait until the train arrives. The underlined part is:
a) Noun clause
b) Adjective clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Prepositional clause
37. The old man sat by the fireplace, reading his book. The underlined phrase is:
a) Noun phrase
b) Adjective phrase
c) Adverb phrase
d) Prepositional phrase
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38. If you study hard, you will pass the exam. The underlined part is:
a) Noun clause
b) Adjective clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Prepositional phrase
39. Winning the race requires both speed and endurance. The underlined phrase is:
a) Gerund phrase
b) Infinitive phrase
c) Adverb phrase
d) Prepositional phrase
40. The boy whose father is a doctor is my best friend. The underlined part is:
a) Noun clause
b) Adjective clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Prepositional phrase
41. Did you complete your homework on time? The sentence is:
a) Declarative
b) Imperative
c) Interrogative
d) Exclamatory
42. She is very kind to everyone in the class. The sentence is:
a) Exclamatory
b) Declarative
c) Imperative
d) Interrogative
43. If you had studied harder, you would have passed the test. The sentence is an example of:
a) First conditional
b) Second conditional
c) Third conditional
d) Zero conditional
44. When water reaches 100 degrees Celsius, it boils. The sentence is an example of:
a) First conditional
b) Second conditional
c) Third conditional
d) Zero conditional
45. If I were the principal, I would give students a longer recess. The sentence is an example of:
a) First conditional
b) Second conditional
c) Third conditional
d) Zero conditional
46. Close the door quietly! The sentence is:
a) Imperative
b) Interrogative
c) Declarative
d) Exclamatory
47. Had she arrived earlier, she would have caught the train. The sentence is an example of:
a) First conditional
b) Second conditional
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c) Third conditional
d) Zero conditional
48. Studying late at night can be exhausting. The underlined word is a:
a) Gerund
b) Present participle
c) Infinitive
d) Adjective
49. The crying baby needed to be comforted. The underlined word is a:
a) Gerund
b) Present participle
c) Past participle
d) Infinitive
50. Running every morning improves your health. The underlined word is a:
a) Gerund
b) Present participle
c) Past participle
d) Adjective
51. A broken window was found in the classroom. The underlined word is a:
a) Gerund
b) Present participle
c) Past participle
d) Infinitive
52. The students, excited about the trip, boarded the bus quickly. The underlined word is a:
a) Gerund
b) Present participle
c) Past participle
d) Infinitive
53. If I had known about the meeting, I would have attended. The sentence is an example of:
a) First conditional
b) Second conditional
c) Third conditional
d) Zero conditional
54. To swim in the ocean is my favorite hobby. The sentence structure is:
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
55. She opened the window, and fresh air filled the room. The sentence structure is:
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
56. Although he was tired, he continued working until midnight. The sentence structure is:
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
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57. I went to the store because I needed some groceries. The sentence structure is:
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
58. She was watching TV when the lights went out. The sentence structure is:
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
59. Walking in the park, she enjoyed the fresh air. The underlined phrase is a:
a) Gerund phrase
b) Present participle phrase
c) Infinitive phrase
d) Noun phrase
60. I will call you if I get home early. The sentence is an example of:
a) First conditional
b) Second conditional
c) Third conditional
d) Zero conditional
61. Which of the following is an example of a transitional device used to show contrast?
a) In addition
b) However
c) Consequently
d) For instance
62. Which transitional device is used to indicate cause and effect?
a) Similarly
b) On the other hand
c) Therefore
d) Instead
63. Which of the following sentences correctly converts direct speech into indirect speech?
Direct speech: She said, "I am feeling tired."
a) She said she is feeling tired.
b) She said she was feeling tired.
c) She said that she feels tired.
d) She said that I was feeling tired.
64. Which sentence correctly converts indirect speech into direct speech?
Indirect speech: He said that he would come later.
a) He said, "I will come later."
b) He said, "He would come later."
c) He said, "I can come later."
d) He said, "I came later."
65. Which of the following is NOT a literary device?
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Alliteration
d) Grammar
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66. "The wind whispered through the trees." This is an example of:
a) Hyperbole
b) Personification
c) Simile
d) Oxymoron
67. "Her smile was as bright as the sun." This is an example of:
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Alliteration
68. Which of the following literary devices involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the
beginning of words?
a) Metaphor
b) Hyperbole
c) Alliteration
d) Onomatopoeia
69. "The dark clouds loomed over the horizon, hinting at an approaching storm." This is an example
of:
a) Symbolism
b) Foreshadowing
c) Irony
d) Hyperbole
70. Which of the following sentences contains irony?
a) The fire station burned down.
b) The dog barked loudly.
c) She was as tall as a giraffe.
d) The birds sang in the morning.
71. Which part of a story introduces the characters, setting, and background?
a) Climax
b) Exposition
c) Rising action
d) Resolution
72. What is the highest point of tension in a story called?
a) Resolution
b) Climax
c) Exposition
d) Falling action
73. Which element of a story refers to the time and place in which it occurs?
a) Conflict
b) Setting
c) Theme
d) Plot
74. Which of the following is an example of a protagonist?
a) The villain who causes trouble
b) The main character facing challenges
c) A minor character with no impact on the story
d) A character who only appears once
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75. Which element of a story represents the struggle between opposing forces?
a) Theme
b) Plot
c) Conflict
d) Setting
76. Which type of transition would best be used to add more information?
a) On the contrary
b) Furthermore
c) Nevertheless
d) In contrast
77. Which sentence correctly converts direct speech into indirect speech?
Direct speech: "I will call you tomorrow," she said.
a) She said she will call me tomorrow.
b) She said she would call me tomorrow.
c) She said I will call you tomorrow.
d) She said she calls me tomorrow.
78. Which literary device uses exaggeration for emphasis or humor?
a) Metaphor
b) Hyperbole
c) Simile
d) Personification
79. "Bang! The door slammed shut." This is an example of:
a) Onomatopoeia
b) Hyperbole
c) Simile
d) Irony
80. Which of the following is an example of a resolution in a story?
a) A character is introduced
b) The main conflict is resolved
c) The problem increases in intensity
d) A suspenseful event takes place
81. Identify the type of adjective in the following sentence:
Her insatiable curiosity led her to explore uncharted territories of knowledge.
a) Descriptive adjective
b) Proper adjective
c) Quantitative adjective
d) Possessive adjective
82. Which of the following sentences contains a relative pronoun?
a) She completed the assignment herself.
b) The man who invented the telephone was Alexander Graham Bell.
c) The decision is entirely yours.
d) I appreciate everything you have done.
83. Identify the sentence with a reflexive pronoun:
a) Each of the players received a trophy.
b) They should consider themselves lucky.
c) I saw the girl whose brother won the medal.
d) This book belongs to me.
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84. Determine the type of phrase in the underlined section:

The scientist, fascinated by celestial phenomena, dedicated his life to astrophysics.
a) Gerund phrase
b) Adjective phrase
c) Participial phrase
d) Noun phrase
85. Identify the type of clause in the following sentence:
The committee postponed the meeting because the chairman was absent.
a) Adjective clause
b) Noun clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Independent clause
86. Which of the following sentences contains a noun clause?
a) What he believes remains a mystery.
b) The storm that occurred last night caused destruction.
c) We ran across the field to catch the bus.
d) She was reading a book when I arrived.
87. Identify the inference-based statement:
a) The clock struck midnight, and the streets fell silent.
b) Water freezes at 0°C.
c) The Eiffel Tower is located in France.
d) There are seven continents in the world.
88. Choose the best conjunction to complete the sentence:
His eloquence was remarkable, ___ his arguments lacked substance.
a) therefore
b) yet
c) so
d) nor
89. Which conjunction correctly completes the sentence?
The experiment failed ___ the variables were not controlled properly.
a) since
b) and
c) but
d) or
90. Choose the correct synonym for “ephemeral.”
a) Lasting forever
b) Fleeting
c) Complex
d) Insignificant
91. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “tenacious”?
a) Indecisive
b) Persistent
c) Apathetic
d) Fragile
92. Choose the synonym for “obfuscate.”
a) Simplify
b) Confuse
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c) Reveal
d) Clarify
93. Identify the word with a silent letter:
a) Subtle
b) Whisper
c) Basket
d) Bravery
94. Which of the following words contains a silent “p”?
a) Pneumonia
b) Public
c) Paper
d) Pioneer
95. Which sentence contains an ambiguous pronoun reference?
a) Sarah told Lisa that she won the competition.
b) The report that he submitted was detailed.
c) The artist painted a landscape with precision.
d) We completed the project before the deadline.
96. Identify the type of adjective in the sentence:
Few students grasp the intricacies of quantum mechanics.
a) Demonstrative adjective
b) Quantitative adjective
c) Interrogative adjective
d) Possessive adjective
97. Determine the type of phrase in the following sentence:
Absorbed in thought, she failed to notice the approaching storm.
a) Gerund phrase
b) Prepositional phrase
c) Participial phrase
d) Noun phrase
98. Identify the correlative conjunction in the sentence:
She was not only intelligent but also incredibly creative.
a) Although
b) Since
c) Not only...but also
d) Until
99. Which of the following contains a misplaced modifier?
a) Running down the street, the dog barked loudly.
b) The professor, who has a PhD in physics, explained the concept.
c) She carefully placed the vase on the shelf.
d) They arrived early to secure good seats.
100. Which of the following is an example of an adverbial clause?
a) The book that she borrowed was fascinating.
b) Unless you complete the task, you cannot leave.
c) She enjoys reading historical fiction.
d) The audience was captivated by the performance.
101. Identify the type of reference used in the following sentence:
Sarah was exhausted. She had been working all night on her project.
a) Anaphoric reference
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b) Cataphoric reference
c) Exophoric reference
d) Lexical reference
102. Which of the following is an example of a cataphoric reference?
a) The teacher gave an assignment. The students found it challenging.
b) Before she even spoke, Maria knew the response would be negative.
c) The crowd cheered as the athlete crossed the finish line.
d) I saw a bird; it was perched on the tallest tree.
103. What type of reference is used in the sentence below?
They say that success requires hard work.
a) Anaphoric reference
b) Cataphoric reference
c) Exophoric reference
d) Lexical reference
104. Which of the following sentences contains lexical reference?
a) The dog barked loudly. The animal seemed restless.
b) Before the speech, she prepared her notes carefully.
c) I saw the actor. He was wearing a blue suit.
d) The government announced a new policy. It will be effective immediately.
105. Identify the type of reference in the sentence:
John loves soccer. This sport has been his passion since childhood.
a) Cross-reference
b) Lexical reference
c) Anaphoric reference
d) Exophoric reference
106. Which of the following is an example of cross-reference?
a) The author mentioned Shakespeare in his essay. The playwright’s influence is undeniable.
b) If you look at the report, you will find the details.
c) I saw a documentary about space exploration. It was very informative.
d) She placed the book on the table. It was an interesting novel.
107. Which of the following is an example of an exophoric reference?
a) This place is amazing! (said while pointing at a monument)
b) The scientist proposed a theory. The idea revolutionized physics.
c) He was running late, so he called his manager.
d) The dog wagged its tail excitedly.
108. Which of the following sentences contains a cataphoric reference?
a) Before he could answer, Ali took a deep breath.
b) The lecture was informative. The professor explained everything well.
c) Maria looked at her notes. She wanted to be prepared.
d) I met an old friend yesterday. She had changed a lot.
109. Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence below:
Dr. Ahmed, an expert in neuroscience, delivered a thought-provoking lecture.
a) Dr. Ahmed
b) an expert in neuroscience
c) delivered a thought-provoking lecture
d) in neuroscience
110. Which of the following contains an appositive phrase?
a) The novel War and Peace, a masterpiece of literature, explores themes of war and fate.
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b) The students revised their notes before the exam.

c) The bright sun shone in the sky.
d) She quickly completed the assignment.