1st Q - LANGUAGE

I. SENTENCE/ NON-SENTENCE

DIRECTIONS: On the blank before each number, write S if the group of words
form a sentence and NS if not. Write a period in the box if the group of words is a
sentence.

_____ 1. To be able to learn about insects in a scientific manner

_____ 2. It is good to go to confession regularly

_____ 3. Many ailments of the urinary system can be prevented by drinking plenty
of water

_____ 4. By stretching your limbs and going for frequent thirty-minute walks

_____ 5. An Atenean is a man for others

_____ 6. There was an old wizard whose beard fell to his knees

DIRECTIONS. Encircle the letter of the group of words which is NOT a sentence.

A. The toilet tank is something that we see everyday but rarely bother to think
about. B. Inside the tank are two simple but effective devices that allow the toilet to
work: the air-filled float and the siphon. C. The float, seen on the left side of the tank.
D. It ensures that the water fills to the proper level. E. And no higher. F. The float is
controlled by the flush handle. G. Which is located outside the tank. H. In the center of
the tank is the siphon. I. A device that draws the water into the toilet in a continuous
flow. J. The tank is attached to a water supply pipe that provides new water to the tank
everytime you flush.

II. SUBJECT AND PREDICATE

DIRECTIONS. If the group of words is a subject, write S. If it is a predicate, write P.

_________ 1. there are too many subjects

_________ 2. many of the voters from the provinces
_________ 3. were built while the Philippines was under Spanish rule
_________ 4. may have been lost in the commotion
_________ 5. a bus full of rowdy boys
_________ 6. are listening to the orchestra playing in the garden
_________ 7. all members of the Blue Chefs Club
_________ 8. should have been submitted last Monday
_________ 9. place all envelopes
_________ 10. believe that there is life after death
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DIRECTIONS. Complete the sentence by adding predicates to the following subjects.

1. Mrs. Gargaritano and the members of the Badminton Club

2. all the animals in the zoo

DIRECTIONS. Construct complete sentences by adding subjects to the following

predicates.

3. were all tired and sleepy after studying all night

4. was crying all day

III. KINDS OF SENTENCES: DECLARATIVE, INTERROGATIVE, IMPERATIVE,

EXCLAMATORY

DIRECTIONS. Write D if it is a Declarative Sentence, I if it is an Interrogative sentence,

IM if it is an Imperative sentence and E if it is an Exclamatory sentence. Write the
correct punctuation mark in the box.

_____ 1. The ballerinas dance gracefully on the stage[ ]

_____ 2. Bow down to the king or else[ ]

_____ 2. Louie is singing my favorite song[ ]

_____ 3. When did you learn that you will be the line beadle[ ]

_____ 4. I can’t believe that he was able to carry the 300- pound man[ ]

_____ 5. What in the world gave you that idea[ ]

_____ 6. What a cold place this is[ ]

_____ 7. Return this book on Monday[ ]

_____ 8. The children were amazed to meet a unicorn in the enchanted forest[ ]

_____ 9. Can you please help me with my belt[ ]

_____ 10. Thank you so much for saving my life[ ]

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DIRECTIONS. Read the paragraph. Supply the appropriate sentence.

The Philippines is a poor Third World country. Some groups believe over-
population is one factor that hinders economic progress. In developed countries,
families have an average of two children. In the Philippines, the average is five. Many
believe the government should encourage Filipinos to practice family planning. One
way that this can be done is by educating Filipinos on the forms of family planning.

1. Give your opinion about the article. (DECLARATIVE)

2. Ask the authorities an important question on the population problem.

(INTERROGATIVE)

3. Express a strong feeling about the effects of over-population. (EXCLAMATORY)

4. Command someone to do something about this. (IMPERATIVE)

IV. NOUNS

A. PROPER AND COMMON NOUNS

DIRECTIONS. Read each sentence. If it is written correctly, put a √. If there is an error

in capitalization, rewrite the erroneous word/s on the blank.

_______________ 1. Team Asia won in the recently concluded MVP badminton cup.

_______________ 2. The tournament was held at the ULTRA.

_______________ 3. My favorite players were Li Hong Yan and Gail Emms.

_______________ 4. Some of the players gave away their badminton rackets to the
people in the audience, as souvenirs.

_______________ 5. I hope that there will be another international badminton

tournament next year.

B. SINGULAR AND PLURAL NOUNS

DIRECTIONS: Write the correct plural form of the noun.

Noun Plural Form

1. leaf

2. ox

3. mother-in-law
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4. louse

5. dictionary

6. calf

7. runner-up

8. ceremony

9. handkerchief

10. sheep

C. COUNTABLE AND NON-COUNTABLE NOUNS

DIRECTIONS. Classify the following nouns.

cereal chocolate bars sugar

tomatoes bacon skim milk
eggs vanilla flour
onions water cabbages
cookies muffins cooking oil

Countable Non-Countable
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DIRECTIONS. Choose the correct determiner to complete the sentence. Write the
letter only.

1. ________ children attended our birthday party.

a. Many
b. Much
c. A little

2. Do not put too ________ water in the soup.

a. a lot of
b. much
c. one

3. ________ the equipment were burned in the fire.

a. More of
b. Most of
c. Much of

4. Carl put too ________ syrup on his ice cream sundae.

a. many
b. much
c. several

5. There is too ________ vinegar in this sinigang. It doesn’t taste good.

a. most
b. several
c. little

DIRECTIONS: Write a quantifier for the following nouns. Do not repeat a quantifier.

1. _______________ mayonnaise
2. _______________ pork
3. _______________ flour
4. _______________ oatmeal
5. _______________ cheese

D. POSSESSIVE NOUNS

DIRECTIONS. Write √ if the possessive form of the noun is correctly written. Write X if
it is not.

___________1. Jesus’s disciples worked hard to obey His commands.

___________2. I found the officer-in-charge’s missing notebook.

___________3. The peoples’ demands were heard by the President.

___________4. All of the boys’ parents attended the Salu-Salo.

___________5. He goes to school at St. James’s.

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___________6. The oxs’ tail is too long.

___________7. This is the Santoses’ house.

___________8. My mom bought my shirt at the childrens’ department.

___________9. I wish I had Henry’s dancing skills.

___________10. Golf is his father-in-laws’ favorite sport.

E. COLLECTIVE NOUNS

DIRECTIONS. Choose the correct collective noun. Write the letter of your answer on
the blank.

1. __________ attack the fortress.

a. An army of Orcs
b. Armies of Orcs

2. __________ was found hiding in the forest.

a. Bands of robbers
b. A band of robbers

3. A few __________ are flying south for the winter.

a. flock of geese
b. flocks of geese

4. Peter’s _____________ was the cleanest in the entire village.

a. herd of sheep
b. herds of sheep

5. ____________ joins the tournament.

a. A team of badminton players

b. Teams of badminton players

DIRECTIONS. Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in the sentence. Write the
letter of your answer on the blank.

1. A crowd of by-standers _____________ the fight between the two angry boys.

a. watch
b. watches

2. The world-famous Bohol Children’s choir _____________ at a concert in Europe.

a. performs
b. perform

3. Groups of doctors _____________ the conference at the PICC.

a. attend
b. attends
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4. The appreciative audience ___________ wildly after Nina’s concert.

a. clap
b. claps

5. Schools of fish ____________ around the divers exploring the reef.

a. swim
b. swims

V. MISFIT SENTENCE

DIRECTIONS. Read each paragraph. Encircle the number of the misfit sentence.

1. It is easy to play badminton. 2. First, you should have the right equipment: a
light racket, some shuttlecock, and comfortable clothes and shoes. 3. Next, you can
read the rules of the game. 4. Then, do some warm-up exercises. 5. Practice the
footwork. 6. Remember, you should always go back to your proper place, which is the
center of the court. 7. Wear a wristband. 8. Very soon you will be an expert badminton
player.

1. Cleaning your room can be fun. 2. First, fix the bed. 3. Then, dust the top of
the furniture. 4. Pack away all the toys and put them in their proper containers. 5.
Pick up soiled clothes and put them in the hamper. 6. Next, sweep the floor and throw
the dust and other stuff in the trash can. 7. Watch TV. 8. Now your room is clean.

VI. SPELLING

DIRECTIONS. Read each sentence carefully. Put a √ on the blank if both underlined
words are spelled correctly. If not write the correct spelling of the misspelled word on
the blank.

________ 1. The esophagus and intestines are parts of the digestive system.

________ 2. The ahthletes were given brand new equipment for training.

_________ 3. The evangelists taught the Jews about salvation.

_________ 4. The choir was exited about the forthcoming concert.

_________ 5. The ingredients for the cake are in the cubboard.

_________ 6. My lola will go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

_________ 7. The community listened to the speech of the candidate.

_________ 8. Please roundoff your answers to the nearest thousands.

_________ 9. The preface and glossary are parts of a book.

_________ 10. The apostrophe is the punctuation mark for possessive nouns.
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DIRECTIONS: Look at the set of words in each number. Ring the word in each set that
is correctly spelled.

1. Mesiah Messiah messiah

2. recipe recepie recipee

3. lafter laughter laughtere

4. enthusiasim entusiasm enthusiasm

5. wIegh weiy weigh

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