Grade 10 Quarter 2

2022-2023

Subject : English Language Arts

Revision sheets

A) Fill in the blanks using the correct word. You may need to change the form of some words:-
Abstract – evolve – infer – facilitate – explicit – vermin – plaintively – subordinate – enunciate – chaotically –
turbulence – proximity – reallocate - propagate

1- The current structure does not ………………………………… efficient work flow.

2- He left the routine checks to one of his …………………………………
3- The best thing about the location of the house is its ………………………………… to the town center.
4- What do you ………………………………… from her refusal?
5- Flies, lice, rats, foxes and cockroaches can all be described as ……………………………
6- He doesn't ………………………………… his words very clearly.
7- I wasn't aware that I would be paying - you certainly didn't make it …………………
8- The soldiers rampaged through the town center ………………………………… causing damage
everywhere.
9- Love and hate are two contradictory ………………………………… concepts.
10- "I've broken my glasses," he said …………………………………
11- The company has ………………………………… over the years into a multi-million dollar organization.
12- The era after the revolution was characterized by political and cultural …………………………………
13- Plants need certain conditions to …………………………………
14- As project leader, you will have to ………………………………… jobs to people.

A- Underline each prepositional phrase, and classify it as an adjective or adverb. Mention the word it
modifies. Each sentence may include more than one prepositional phrase.

1- The parking places for company executives are near the entrance of the building.
Prepositional phrase (s): ……………………………………………………….………………………
Type: ………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
Modified word(s): ………………………………………………………………………………………

2- Our grandparents always go to the Rocky Mountains.

Prepositional phrase (s): ……………………………………………………….………………………
Type: ………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
Modified word(s): ………………………………………………………………………………………

3- Millions of people around the world watched Neil Armstrong on the moon in 1969.
Prepositional phrase (s): ……………………………………………………….………………………
Type: ………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
Modified word(s): ………………………………………………………………………………………
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4- Maria's expensive mountain bike needed new parts after an accident on a rugged trail.
Prepositional phrase (s): ……………………………………………………….………………………
Type: ………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
Modified word(s): ………………………………………………………………………………………

5- The large waves of the incoming tide are washing away my sandcastle.
Prepositional phrase (s): ……………………………………………………….………………………
Type: ………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
Modified word(s): ………………………………………………………………………………………

6- A mother bear with two cubs has moved into the state park campgrounds.
Prepositional phrase (s): ……………………………………………………….………………………
Type: ………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
Modified word(s): ………………………………………………………………………………………

7- Part of the San Juan Fault runs close to Vancouver Island.

Prepositional phrase (s): ……………………………………………………….………………………
Type: ………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
Modified word(s): ………………………………………………………………………………………

8- The first Starbucks was opened in Seattle.

Prepositional phrase (s): ……………………………………………………….………………………
Type: ………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
Modified word(s): ………………………………………………………………………………………

9- The teacher gave directions for the exam and then sat down at the back of the room.
Prepositional phrase (s): ……………………………………………………….………………………
Type: ………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
Modified word(s): ………………………………………………………………………………………

10- The length of a football field is a hundred and twenty yards.

Prepositional phrase (s): ……………………………………………………….………………………
Type: ………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
Modified word(s): ………………………………………………………………………………………
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C- Circle the letter of the word that correctly identifies the appropriate transition word or phrase. Then
underline the kind of transition you have used.
1. __________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading.
a. Nevertheless
b. Because
c. Before
The transition word indicates: addition , cause and effect, time

2. If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible. __________, set the table
the day before.
a. For instance
b. In contrast
c. Similarly
The transition word indicates: illustration/example, comparison, contrast

3. __________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses.

a. Until
b. Because
c. Even though
The transition word indicates: time, contrast, addition

4. My grandfather loves to say, “You’re as nervous __________ a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs.”
a. after
b. as
c. as a result
The transition word indicates: cause and effect, time. comparison

5. __________ Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was
saying.
a. Moreover
b. Because
c. Just as
The transition word indicates: comparison, addition, cause and effect

C- Fill in the blanks with an appropriate transition word:

In order to – Since – until – accordingly – therefore – although – otherwise – moreover
1- Mary’s work is wonderful; ………………….. she’s got a raise.
2- ………………. the boss arrives, I am the one who makes rules.
3- We hope to receive the order on time; …………………….. we will cancel it.
4- …………………… fulfill his contact, he will have to submit the sketches by Friday.
5- She was attractive; …………………… she was not beautiful.
6- ………………… last week, she has not been the same.
7- Please be on time; ………………….. try to be early.
8- Our company expanded; …………………….. we are hiring new personnel.
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E- Underline the phrase, then identify it as a noun / verb phrase; you may have more than one phrase in a
sentence.
1- Suspects could not have been being questioned by the police. (…………………………)
2- The white rose is for you. (………………………….)
3- The mother had had three children who were living with her. (……………………………)
4- The children are now attending the local village school. (……………………………….)
5- I will describe the solutions I found to the problems encountered on the way. (………………….)
6- My nephew is an avid reader, and his books all come to me. (………………………………..)
7- The friendly owners both speak English. (……………………………………)
8- Too many students have failed the exam. (…………………………………..)

F- Add a modifier to the following phrases to create noun phrases.

a- The pianist received great applause after the performance.
………………………………………………………………………………..
b- The song was a hit.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
c- The museum was inspiring.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
d- The restaurant is known for its cuisine.
………………………………………………………………………………….

G- Rewrite each sentence to include a helping verb.

a- She looks both ways before crossing the street.
………………………………………………………………………………….
b- The Ruiz family visited Hawaii every summer.
………………………………………………………………………………….
c- The chef always tastes his food before serving it.
………………………………………………………………………………….
d- The tree grew to be 30 feet.
………………………………………………………………………………….
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H- Revise and Edit:

(1) Unlike Ulrich and Georg, the main characters in "Cranes" begin as friends. (2) A civil war in
Korea places the two men, Songsam and Tokchae, on opposing sides. (3) Tokchae is taken
prisoner, and Songsam must escort him to Ch'ongdan. (4) Songsam is quick to verbally condemn
Tokchae for his actions. (5) Tokchae explains his situation and silences Songsam. (6) On their
journey, the two reach the foot of a hill. (7) Songsam stops in a field because he sees "a group of
cranes." (8) This setting reminds Songsam of events involving Tokchae. (9) Songsam releases
Tokchae to re-create the childhood memory. (10) The conflict between the two is extinguished by
the presence of the field.
(11) In "The Interlopers" and "Cranes," different settings serve similar purposes. (12) Each
setting brings about a change in the lives of the characters placed in them. (13) Conflicts are quickly
washed away. (14) Both Saki and Hwang show that something as simple as a setting can change
the course of people's lives forever.

1- Which rewrite of sentence 2 best uses a transitional word or phrase to clarify the relationship
between the ideas in sentences 1 and 2?
A Therefore, a civil war in Korea places the two men, Songsam and Tokchae, on opposing sides.
B However, a civil war in Korea places the two men, Songsam and Tokchae, on opposing sides.
C In the same way, a civil war in Korea places the two men, Songsam and Tokchae, on opposing sides.
D Elsewhere, a civil war in Korea places the two men, Songsam and Tokchae, on opposing sides.
____ 2. Which transitional word or phrase would best begin sentence 4 to show its relationship to sentence 3?
A At first,
B In the end,
C Finally,
D Therefore,
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____ 3. How might you rewrite sentence 8 to add a clarifying noun phrase?
A This setting reminds Songsam of something involving Tokchae.
B This setting reminds Songsam of memories involving Tokchae.
C This setting reminds Songsam of something that Tokchae once did.
D This setting reminds Songsam of a childhood memory involving Tokchae.
____ 4. Which transitional word or phrase would best begin sentence 10 to show its relationship to sentence 9?
A Thus,
B Of course,
C In the meantime,
D For instance,
____ 5. How might you rewrite sentence 13 to include a descriptive adjectival phrase?
A Conflicts that separated people are quickly washed away.
B Conflicts are quickly washed away, so people can become friends.
C Conflicts are quickly washed away and friendships are formed.
D Conflicts over land and war are quickly washed away.

I.Read the text. Write cause or effect on the line provided.

The respiratory system is composed of airways, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles working together to supply
oxygen to all parts of your body. The diaphragm, a muscle located beneath the lungs, plays an important role.
When you inhale, the diaphragm squeezes, or contracts, and moves downward. As a consequence, there is more
room for the lungs to expand as they fill with air. When you exhale, the diaphragm relaxes and moves upward,
which leads to air being pushed out of the lungs.
______________Air moves into the lungs.
_____________ The diaphragm contracts and moves downward.

J.Read the text. Write cause or effect on the line provided.

You have probably heard of the pH scale, which measures how acidic or basic different solutions are. A solution's
acidity or basicity is related to its concentrations of hydronium ions and hydroxide ions. When a strong acid is
added to a solution, atoms in the solution break apart to form hydronium ions. This leads to a more acidic solution.
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When a strong base is added to a solution, atoms in the solution break apart to form hydroxide ions. This results in
a more basic solution.
______________The solution becomes more acidic.
______________ Hydronium ions form in the solution.

K.Read the text. Write cause or effect on the line provided.

The respiratory system is composed of airways, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles working together to supply
oxygen to all parts of your body. The diaphragm, a muscle located beneath the lungs, plays an important role.
When you inhale, the diaphragm squeezes, or contracts, and moves downward. As a consequence, there is more
room for the lungs to expand as they fill with air. When you exhale, the diaphragm relaxes and moves upward,
which leads to air being pushed out of the lungs.
________Air moves into the lungs.
_____ ____ The diaphragm contracts and moves downward.

L.Read the text. Write cause or effect on the line provided.

You have probably heard of the pH scale, which measures how acidic or basic different solutions are. A solution's
acidity or basicity is related to its concentrations of hydronium ions and hydroxide ions. When a strong acid is
added to a solution, atoms in the solution break apart to form hydronium ions. This leads to a more acidic solution.
When a strong base is added to a solution, atoms in the solution break apart to form hydroxide ions. This results in
a more basic solution.
_____________ The solution becomes more acidic.
______________ Hydronium ions form in the solution.
M. Read the text.

Elizabeth looked under the table. Then she searched the whole room.
"You have got to be kidding!" Elizabeth shouted.
Grumbling, Elizabeth tore the puzzle apart and put it back in the box. On the top of the box, she crossed out 1000
and wrote 999 above it.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

A. Elizabeth doesn't like putting things away.
B. Elizabeth's puzzle is missing a piece.
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N. Read the text.

Sasha frowned as she stared at the flat tires and taped-up old frame. She'd have to work fast if she wanted to enter
the race. First, Sasha needed to borrow some tools. Then, she'd work on the chain and handlebars. For the final
touch, she'd add the candy-apple red paint.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

A. Sasha is fixing up her bike.

B. Sasha is painting a picture.

O. Read the text.

Debbie flipped the light switch off and on, but the lamp didn't turn on. The TV wouldn't turn on, either. Debbie
looked out her window. All of the other houses had dark windows even though it was dinner time.

Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?

A. The power is out on Debbie's street.
B. Debbie forgot to pay her electricity bill.
P. Match the quotations with their themes

1.Read the quotations below from Louis Sachar's Holes .Match each one with the theme or lesson it suggests. Write the
answer on the line provided.

Quotation

_______ If Stanley and his father weren't always hopeful, then it wouldn't hurt so much every time their hopes were
crushed.

_______ Stanley and his parents didn't believe in curses, of course, but whenever anything went wrong, it
felt good to be able to blame someone.
_______ "Every day you will carry the pig up the mountain. It will get a little bigger, but you will get a little
stronger."________

Theme

1. Progress is gradual.

2.Believing bad things happen for a reason can be comforting.

3.Expecting good things to happen can lead to disappointment.

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2.Read the quotations below from Daniel Keyes's Flowers for Algernon. Match each one with the theme or lesson it
suggests. Write the answer on the line provided.

Quotation

_______ "No one really starts anything new, Mrs. Nemur. Everyone builds on other men's failures. There is
nothing really original in science."

_______ "Now I understand that one of the important reasons for . . . getting an education is to learn that the
things you've believed in all your life aren't true."

______ "There are a lot of people who will give money or materials, but very few who will give time and
affection."

Theme

1. Learning should help you examine your beliefs.

2.The most meaningful gift is showing that you care.

3.Progress is based on the work of others.