ENGLISH –FIRST QUARTER REVIEWER

A. Analyze and identify the sound device used in the sentences. Choose from ONOMATOPOEIA,
ALLITERATION, ASSONANCE, HYPERBOLE, PERSONIFICATION.
1. Oh, the bells, the bells, bells, bells.
2. What a tale of terror tells of despair.
3. As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
4. Mother has a mountain of clothes to wash.
5. The dancing leaves played in the wind

B. Match the following idioms to the left with its figurative meanings to the right.

Idioms Figurative Meanings

1. Give me a hand * Be quiet ‘

2. Zip your lip. * Don’t make a plan.
3. Keep an eye out. * Help me
4. Have egg on your face * Look and see
5. Play it by ear * Feel embarrassed or sill

C. Read each statement carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer

1. Jen was planning a surprise party for Elena. Friends were told about the time and place for the party.
“don’t spill the beans to Elena,” said Jen to the girls.”
a. Don’t tell Elena about the party. c. Bring beans to the surprise teacher
b. Don’t drop the jar of beans on the way to the party.
2. Courtney was sad. She had lost her favorite bracelet. Her best friend was going away for the entire
summer. She had just found out that she was going to summer school. As a result, Courtney felt down in
the dumps.
a. Sad b. Bringing the garbage to the end of the driveway c. excited
3. Jodi’s grandmother spent months knitting a sweater for Jodi. When Jodi took a look at it, she really
disliked the colors. She couldn’t tell her grandmother that, so she told a little white lie instead.
a. huge, made-up story b. truth c. lie that is told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings
4. My brother is always calling “help, help, there’s a ghost in my room. “When I get to his room, he’s
hiding behind the door to just scare me. Why does he cry wolf so much?
a. a brother needs help c. the brother warns something scary that is not happening
b. the brother sees a ghost
5. He was on the carpet for not finishing his assignment.
a. He is in trouble. b. He is in the carpet. c. He did not finish his assignment
D. Infer the meaning of the idiomatic expression using context clues. Circle the correct answer for
each question below.

1. Whenever anything goes wrong, Ted gets very upset, while his friend John rolls with the punches.
What can you infer about John from this sentence?
(a) John gets into a lot of fights. C. John usually takes things as they come.
(b) John is ten years old.
2. Cassie can’t keep a secret. Whenever there is a surprise birthday party for someone, she always
seems to spill the beans. What can you infer about Cassie from this passage?
(a) Cassie is clumsy and if always knock over the cake.
(b) Cassie’s friends are planning a birthday party for her.
(c) Cassie often tells or reveals secrets.
3. Eric is really two-faced. He says nice things about you when you’re together but always disses you
when you’re not around. What can you infer about Eric?
(a) No one likes Eric. (b) Eric is phony. (c.) Eric is clumsy.
4. Whenever it’s time for recess, Juan always jumps the gun. He runs to the door before the bell
rings. What can you infer about Juan?
(a) He often does things before he should. (c) He doesn’t like school.
(b) He jumps up and down when it’s time for recess.
5. Brittany is feeling down in the dumps. She got to school late. She got a bad grade on a math test,
and her best friend is mad at her. What can you infer about Brittany today?
(a) She watches a lot of television. (b) She doesn’t like math. (c) She is sad and unhappy.

E. Analyze and identify the personification given in each sentence.

1. The brook murmurs softly.
2. The weeds marched through the ground.
3. The wind whispered, sobbed and waited.
4. The gentle raindrops played a lullaby on the roof.
5. The snow icy cold fingers tickle my nose.

F. Using prefixes/suffixes, use the words inside the brackets to complete the sentence.

1. He was acting in a very ____________ way. (child)

2. She looked ___________ .She started to cry. (happy)
3. He passed his exam. He was ___________ the second time. (succeed)
4. The team that he supported was able to win the __________. (champion)
5. I couldn’t find any _________ in his theory. (weak)
G. Infer the meaning of idiomatic expressions using affix and choose the correct meaning
with the given choices.

1. She is wearing unrefined dress. The girls is common as an old shoe

a. low class; ill- mannered; uncouth c. someone not to be too curious about something
b. affection that is given purely
2. Rino always disrespects his brother. I told him not to curl his lip at him.
a. to avoid losing anymore money
b. to bring about one’s own ruin and downface
c. upward movement of the side of the month to show dislike
3. Jane become famous because of managing to win the race despite suffering from
Illness. She turned out be a dark horse.
a. absolutely serious and is not joking c. down to failure or death
b. refers to a usually little- known person
4. He was unconscious right through the night and was still dead to the world when I went out.
a. someone that is doomed to failure or death c. Someone who is sound asleep
b. someone in danger of severe punishment
5. He is always careless in treating his wife. He has rather damn may care attitude to her illness.
a. reckless b. undying love c. affection

H. Write the plural form of the nouns in parentheses.

1. The (congressman) _______ are meeting in the hall right now. 2. The judges chose the
winners based on four (criterion) _______. 3. (cattle, deer) We saw several _______ and _______ in
the field. 4. All of the schools (alumna, basis) _______ upheld the ________ of their decision. 5. Let
us work together to present these (crisis) _______

I.Get the meaning of the idiomatic expressions from the sentences using roots. Meaning of
roots are given in the box to give clue. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. “The bank has confirmed the loan agreement, so it’s a done deal.”
a. untruthful statement c. something is even worse is going to happen
b. everything has been decided
2. Being in a state of insufferable pain for months is a fate worse than death itself.
a. a disappointing defeat b. something unfair c. too extreme to bear, its intolerable
3. He was a complete novice in foreign affairs. He was a greenhorn!
a. terrifying event b. inexperienced in his field or situation c. inflexible person
4. We need some able-and-ready volunteers who are capable to set-up chairs in the meeting hall.
a. a man who is healthy and has the ability to do anything
b. abnormal c. someone who flatters and bowl down
5. I would like to excuse myself for my abominable behaviour at the party last week. I am afraid I
lost my temper and said something that is very offensive.
a. causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset or angry c. changing one’s opinion
b. act performed in order to stop something
J. Encircle the verb in each sentence. Write Pr if the verb is in the present tense, Pa if it is in the past
tense and Fu if it is in the future tense.
_________ 1. They established an eagle conservation program.
_________ 2. The Philippine eagle lives in the forest of Luzon, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao.
_________ 3. Gina will go to Cebu tomorrow.
_________ 4. The boy kicked the ball.
_________ 5. A small portion of its diet consisted of monkeys.

K. Write the proper tense of the given verb in the sentences.

Our school (open) ________ at 6:30 A.M. every day. Yesterday, the principal (talk) _______ to
us in the auditorium. She (say) _______ our supervisor (visit) ______ next week. Tomorrow, our class
(go) ________ to the library. We (look) ________ at the new books and (use) _______ the computer for
research. The librarian (acquired) ________with the library rules and regulations. School (be) ________
really exciting

L. Infer the tone in the following utterances:

1. “When I was yet a girl without a mother, you took me in and gave me happiness. In my eyes and
by custom you are now my mother. ”
a. vengeance b. affection c. passion
2. “Way! Way!” the rider was shouting. “Do you peasants think that the whole road belongs to you?
Stay on your farm where you belong. ”
a. courtesy b. hope c. scorn
3. You should be ashamed of yourself, robbing the poor peddler of the happiness of making a sale.
Ten pesos more would not have hurt your pocket but it would have bought a small banana for his
supper.”
a. delight b. disgust c. approval
4. “Come in and warm yourself. I’m sure you must be cold.”
a. pride b. hospitality c. patience
5. “I’ve asked you for a sign Lord, many is the time and You’ve always given me one. I’m asking You
now. It doesn’t need to be anything big, Lord.”
a. charity b. pride c. anticipation

J. Reads the sentences below and identify the mood of the following passages. Choose your answer
from the choices below.
1. The telephone rang. Amy took the call “Hello.” She said. “Whom do you like to talk to?”
Suddenly her face turned deathly pale. She let the phone drop from her hand and slump in the nearby
bed and fainted.
a. shocked b. surprised c. joy

2. “You’re going to be alright.” Jean added. “We’ll take you home. Where do you live?” The girl
began to sob. She buried her face in her hands and her little body shook.
a. doubt b. anger c. assurance
3. In the meantime, Amy’s friends were trying to bring her back to consciousness. They were r rubbing
the back of her neck. Hilda put a wet towel on her forehead. In a few seconds, she opened her eyes and
looked around, puzzled at the anxious face.
a. hate b. admiration c. surprise
4. It is a red-letter day. The school ground is decorated with red, yellow and blue buntings. Children
are wearing multi-colored costumes. There is a smile in everyone’s lips. There is ___________ mood in
the air.
a. fearful b. lonely c. festive
5. Rina’s heart beats faster and faster. She heard somebody walking along the corridor and
pulling a chair yet nobody’s there.
a. fear b. anger c. sadness

K. Infer the mood of the following sentences. Choose the answer from the box.
1. William Tell lifted the bow and aimed at the apple. His heart beats fast. He closed his eyes an
instant and prayed, “Help me, Lord.” He opened his eyes, took a deep breath, and released the
arrow. William Tell felt ______________. ( angry, calm, tense )
2. The people saw the arrow speed to the people and bury itself in the center. The apple fell to
the ground and a great shout arose from the onlookers. The little boy ran forward to his father’s arms
and William Tell hugged him. Everyone felt ________________. ( joyful, disgraced, flattered)
3. The Swiss disliked the Austrian soldiers who strutted around and ordered the citizens to bow
to. They kicked Adeline because she did not mind them. The soldiers were ______________
(arrogant, pious, impolite)
4. The guerrilla leader’s voice was low but determined. “We must be brave and fight for our
freedom. We cannot allow invaders to trample on these sacred shores. We shall fight them to the
last drop of our blood. Men, are you with me?” The leader was _____________. (indifferent,
determined, discouraged)
5. The tortured prisoner was moaning softly. She was tied to her bed, her flesh streaked with
blood where the whips had bitten into it. She closed her eyes and whispered, “Mother of God, help
me. I must not give in. Help me keep my mouth shut. They must not get names from my lips. ” The
prisoner was _____________. (desperate, courageous, coward)

L. Encircle the hyperbole from the sentences.

1. The king’s nose was three feet long!
2. My dad can lift over two tons!
3. That food was so hot my ears were smoking.
4. That boy runs faster than a car.
5. I’m so tired I could sleep.

J.Analyze if the following statements show hyperbole or irony.

1. Your explanation is as clear as mud.
2. She was washing a mountain of dishes.
3. They set up a feast for a million mouth.
4. Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you’re going to get
5. This dictionary weighs a ton.

K. Analyze the following statement write Hyperbole, Irony .

1. When he told me the joke I almost died laughing.
2. At the party I drank buckets of punch.
3. The line at the ticket window was a thousand mile long.
4. You are too early for tomorrow.
5. This pair of shoes is killing me!

L. Encircle the correct form of the verb to be used in the sentence.

1. You (hear, hears, heard) the ringing of the bell every morning.
2. The hands of the clock (move, moves, moved) rapidly.
3. I (don’t, doesn’t, didn’t) want to help conceited guy.
4. Every shrub and tree (show, shows, showing) signs of summer.
5. His daughter and his son (want, wants, wanting) him to stop working.

M. Use the correct form of the verb in the sentence.

1. Gymnastics (need) _____ a lot of practice.
2. These pliers (be) _____ lent by their HELE teacher.
3. The chess club (compare) _____ each strategies to win the tournament.
4. Everyone (listen) _____, as the Ormoc Deped Divison Superintendent is delivering his message.
5. Mumps (has) _____ developed among the boys in that section.