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SA1 P5 2013
Let’s prepare for our next examination
Grammar MCQ
Kenny,_________ father is a pilot, aspires to be a soldier.
(1) that
(2) who
(3) whom
(4) whose
Note: requires a pronoun that shows possession. Possessive pronoun.
Grammar MCQ
"Jake________,” informed the secretary.
(1) arrive
(2) arrives
(3) has arrived
(4) have arrived
Note: direct speech reports word for word. Not affected by the time it was reported.
Grammar MCQ
At the peak______ her career, Whitney Houston won awards for every album
she released.
(1) at
(2) of
(3) on
(4) with
Note: common expression used here.
Grammar MCQ
If I _______to win first place, I would be very happy.(1) were(2) was(3) are(4) isNote: Grammar for hypothetic statements. Recall what we have learned for picture discussion (Oral)
Grammar MCQ
Jane, as well as her brothers, _______swimming every Saturday.
(1) go
(2) goes
(3) gone
(4) wentNote: encasement of commas, additional information. SVA. Use of Simple Present Tenses (Habitual activity)
Grammar MCQ
Tammy,_________ brother is doing well, failed badly in her examinations.
(1) that
(2) who
(3) whom
(4) whose
Note: requires a pronoun that shows possession. Possessive pronoun.
Grammar MCQ
Tammy _________ is waiting at the lobby wants to speak to Susan.(1) which(2) who(3) whom(4) whoseNote: describing the person. ‘Which’ cannot be used, it is meant for animals or objects.
Grammar MCQ
The man_________ you have been expecting is waiting for you at the lobby.
(1) that
(2) who
(3) whom
(4) whose
Note: Refers to the person. (Not describing)
Grammar MCQ
The manager shouted yesterday, “You________.” (1) fire(2) fired(3) are fired(4) were firedNote: direct speech reports word for word. Not affected by the time it was reported.
Grammar MCQ
Without a shadow ______ doubt, he must be the culprit.
(1) at
(2) of
(3) on
(4) with
Note: common expression used here.
Grammar MCQ
If I _______to be president, I would ensure world peace in this world.(1) were(2) was(3) are(4) isNote: Grammar for hypothetic statements. Recall what we have learned for picture discussion (Oral)
Grammar MCQ
Tim, together with her brothers, _______jogging every day.
(1) go
(2) goes
(3) gone
(4) wentNote: encasement of commas, additional information. SVA. Use of Simple Present Tenses (Habitual activity)
Synthesis & Transformation
The Prince was attracted by how beautiful Cinderella was.
It was Cinderella's ______________.
It was Cinderella’s beauty that attracted the Prince.
Synthesis & Transformation
Belinda asked Mariam where she wanted to go.
Belinda asked, “_______________?”
Belinda asked, “Mariam, where do you want to go?”
Synthesis & Transformation
We must stop water pollution. Otherwise, toxin levels in the sea will keep increasing.
__________ unless______________.
Toxin levels in the sea will keep increasing unless we stop water pollution.
Synthesis & Transformation
Sabrina was chosen to be the Head Prefect. She must set a good example for her schoolmates to follow.
As a _________________________.
As a Head Prefect, Sabrina must set a good example for her schoolmates to follow.
Synthesis & Transformation
Although Birman faced a lot of difficulties, he continued to work hard for a brighter future.
Despite _______________________.
Despite facing a lot of difficulties, Birman continued to work hard for a brighter future.
Synthesis & Transformation
Kim was an intelligent girl. She won the Brainiest Kid Award.
It was Kim’s______________.
It was Kim’s intelligence that won her the Brainiest Kid Award.
Synthesis & Transformation
Mr Lee asked the pupils whether anyone had emptied the waste bin.
Mr Lee asked the pupils, “_______?”
Mr Lee asked the pupils, “Has anyone emptied the waste bin?”
Synthesis & Transformation
Pete will not be coming to school. He is not well.
__________ unless______________.
Pete will not be coming to school unless he is well.
Synthesis & Transformation
Although Yasmin worked hard, she failed to impress her father.
Despite _______________________.
Despite working hard, Yasmin failed to impress her father.
