Adjectives Exercise

Fill in the blanks.

1. Of the two sisters, Susie is the ……………………..

older
oldest

2. Mumbai is …………………………. from Kochi than Bangalore.

further
farther
Either could be used here

3. I want ……………………….. information.

farther
further

4. Namita is my …………………….. sister.

elder
older
Either could be used here

5. This painting is superior ……………………….. that.

than
to
Either could be used here

6. The injured were taken to the ………………………. hospital.

nearest
next

7. As soon as she finished one project, she started working on the ………………………
nearest
next
8. You must act without any ……………………….. delay.
farther
further
9. He is the ………………………. man in the town.
eldest
oldest

10. Is this the ……………………….. edition of this book?

last
latest

11. He is the ………………………. of the two.

cleverer
cleverest

12. The meeting was attended by ………………………. parents.

the few
a few
Adjectives Exercise
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate adjective.

1. My ………………….. sister is a journalist.

elder
older
Either could be used here

2. He is the ………………………. member of the club.

oldest
eldest
Either could be used here

3. She was happy when she got the job but two weeks ……………………. she was fired.
later
latter
Either could be used here

4. She could become an actor or a model – she chose the …………………….. option.
later
latter
Either could be used here

5. She is still on good terms with her ……………………………. boyfriend.

former
then
Either could be used here

6. I cannot walk any ………………………

farther
further
Either could be used here
7. They refused to give any …………………………. details.
farther
further
Either could be used here

8. There were ………………………… applicants than expected.

fewer
less
lesser

9. I have ……………………………… interest in politics.

little
less
lesser

10. He earns ………………………….. money than his wife.

less
few
lesser

11. You didn’t eat ………………………… food.

many
much
Either could be used here

12. There aren’t ……………………….. apples left.

many
much
Either could be used here
The positive, comparative and superlative degrees
An adjective can exist in three forms – positive, comparative and superlative. The positive form is the base
form of the adjective. The comparative form expresses a higher degree of some quality. The superlative
form expresses the highest degree.
Fill in the blanks with the comparative or superlative form of the adjective given in the brackets.
1. How is your mother today? Is she any …………………………..?
good
better
best

2. In India May is …………………………… than June.

hot
hotter
hottest

3. Julie is ………………………….. than her sister.

pretty
prettier
prettiest

4. Who is the ………………………… girl in your class?

beautiful
most beautiful
more beautiful

5. Which is the ………………………….. of all metals.

precious
more precious
most precious

6. Her husband is ten years ……………………………… than her.

old
older
oldest
7. All of us are bad singers, but I sing the ………………………….. of all.
bad
worse
worst

8. I think you require a ………………………….. diet.

nutritious
more nutritious
most nutritious

9. Which is the ………………………… part of India?

dry
drier
driest

10. It was the ……………………….. moment of my life.

proud
prouder
proudest
Tenses Exercise
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate tense form.

1. When I opened my eyes, I ………………. a strange sight.

saw
was seeing
have seen

2. Every morning she …………….. up early and gets ready for work.
is waking
wakes
has woken

3. If I knew what he wanted, I ………………. this.

will not permit
would not permit
would not have permitted

4. I ………………….. anything from her in a long time.

didn't hear
haven't heard
am not hearing

5. The headmaster ……………… to talk to you.

want
wants
is wanting

6. Jane ………………. with her parents.

is living
lives
has lived
7. We ..................... Greece next month.
visit
will visit
would visit
are visiting

8. The moon …………….. around the earth.

is revolving
has revolved
revolves

9. She ………………… a novel.

wrote
writes
has written

10. All students ………………. in their work.

handed
have handed
hand

11. I …………………. English for twelve years.

am teaching
have been teaching
will be teaching

12. The students ............................. their dialogues.

rehearse
are rehearsing
Either could be used here
Questions 1-8 are based on the following passage.
Cordyceps sinensis is one of the most valued of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. It is also known as
Dong Chong Xiao Cao or “winter worm, summer plant”. The reason for this is because long ago, its
medicinal property was thought to come from a worm that lived inside this plant. In recent years, scientists
have discovered that cordyceps is actually a type of fungus.
For over a thousand years, Chinese medicinal practitioners have used cordyceps as an effective tonic for
several health complaints. It is said to help strengthen the body, improve organ functions, build up body
resistance and promote a long and healthy life. It was also prescribed for the treatment of asthma, weak
lungs, shortness of breath and other related health problems.
Research has shown that this fungus can lower the LDL “bad” cholesterol level while increasing the HDL
“good” cholesterol level. It also helps to “thin” the blood to prevent plaque or clot formation that may block
blood vessels. In this way, it helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and
stroke.
The benefits of cordyceps were first discovered 1500 years ago in the mountains of Tibet. Cowherds in these
mountains noticed that their cattle became more energetic after eating this tiny grass-like herb. However, it
only received international fame after a group of Chinese athletes broke world records in the 1993 World
Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Germany. Their coach said that their achievement was due to
the use of cordyceps.

Question 1
Cordyceps is a type of _____
A grass C fungus
B worm D medicine

Question 2
Cordyceps is used as an effective tonic to cure several health problems. Which of the following health
problems is not treated with the help of Caryceps?
A To treat asthma C To build up body resistance
B To prevent diabetes D To reduce the risk of heart attack

Question 3
How does “thinning” the blood help the body?
A It makes the person lose weight.
B It treats cardiovascular diseases.
C It lowers “bad” cholesterol levels.
D It prevents clot formation in the blood.
Question 4
From the passage we can conclude that cordyceps can ____
A heal heart attacks and Strokes
B block blood vessels in the body
C cure a lot of dangerous diseases
D help a person’s health in many ways

Question 5
The word risk can best be replaced with ____
A help B cure C danger D attempt

Question 6
Which of the following incidents made cordyceps world famous?
A Tibetan cowherds finding the herb on the mountains
B The coach of the athletes promoting the herb in Germany
C A group of Chinese athletes breaking world records in 1993
D Tibetan mountain cattle eating the herb and becoming more energetic

Question 7
1500 year ago, the benefits of cordceps were discovered in the _____
A winter worms B summer plants C growth of fungus D mountains of Tibets

Question 8
The best title for the above passage is ____
A Cordyceps, the Wonder Herb
B Different Types of Diseases
C A Worm Called Cordyceps
D A Cure for All Diseases
Must-know Techniques
(1) Reading and understanding the given passage will enable you to answer the questions correctly. In this
section, students are exposed to various forms of texts.
(2) Each text is followed by objective questions with answers marked or A, B, C and D for each question.
Choose the correct or best answer from the given options.
(3) Read the passage first and understand it. Identify what each paragraph is about.
(4) Read it through the second time to pick out the important points. Do not read too quickly.
(5) Read the question and the given options very carefully. Do not answer the question just yet.
(6) Read the text given again and locate the answer to the question.
(7) Pay special attention to the words and phrases you do not know. Underline these words. Read the text
again to get an idea of what it means. Always remember that questions are asked in sequence. For example,
the answer to question number 1 is likely to be found in the first paragraph. Therefore, answer the question
accordingly.
(8) When you have completed all the questions, check your answers to ensure that they are correct.

The questions below are based on the following advertisement.

MAYTEN CHOCOLATE TALENT SEARCH
Be mesmerised by the Dancing, Singing and Drama show of the year!
Enter the Mayten Chocolate Talent Search today!
It is open to students aged 12 - 16 years.
Schools can participate in either solo or group categories.
The Grand Finals of the talent search will be held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre j on August 25,
2012.
HURRY!
DATE: JULY 7 AND S, 2012 (SAT, SUN)
TIME: 8.30 AM
VENUE: GOLDEN SHOPPING MALL
The first 20 schools to register will receive a special gift each.
Contact - Mayten Chocolates Sdn. Bhd. for more information
Toll Free: 1-800-88-2540 Tel: (03) 4430 2884 Email: mayteniPgmail.com

What is the aim of the advertisement?

A To promote a talent show
B To get students to join dance classes
C To encourage schools to distribute chocolates
D To attract students to join a talent competition
Which of the following best fits the word Enter?
A Join
B Link
C Unite
D Connect

What should participants do if they want more details about the talent search?
A Fax to the organizer
B Call up the school administrator
C Visit the Mayten Chocolate company
D Contact the Mayten Chocolate by email

The Grand Finals will be held at ____

A Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
B Golden Shopping Mall
C Kuala Lumpur
D a school

What should a school do in order to get a special gift?

A Register at 8.30 am
B Register on 8 of July 2012
C Send a solo or group participant
D Be the one of the first 20 schools to register

Which of the following statements is true about the contest?

A Mayten Chocolates is the organiser of the concert
B The contest is open to students aged 13 and 15.
C Only solo participants are allowed
D It is a singing competition only
The questions below are based on the following story.
On the way to draw water a girl accidentally broke her water-pot. She began to cry. Suddenly a rope
dropped from a cloud.
The girl climbed up the rope. At the top she found a ruined village in the sky. In the village she saw an old
woman who asked what she wanted. The girl told her story and the old woman told her to continue walking.
She said if an ant crawled up into her ear she must leave it alone.
As the girl walked an ant did crawl into her ear. The girl continued walking and came to a new village. She
heard the Ant whisper to her to sit down. As the girl sat at the gate some African elders came out. They
asked what she was doing there.
The girl said she had come to look for a baby. The elders gave her a basket. They told her to collect some
com from the garden. The elders were pleased with her work.
Next morning they showed her two babies, one wrapped in red cloth and one in white cloth. She was going
to choose the one in the red cloth. However the ant told her to choose the white one instead.
She did this and the elders gave her the baby and a lot of treasure. The girl returned home. The girl’s sister
was jealous and set off for the heavenly land to get the treasure. She got up to the sky, but she was very rude
and refused to listen to the old woman or the Ant. When she saw the babies she chose the red-clothed one,
there was a great explosion and she fell down dead.

Why did the girl cry?

A She was lost
BShe was feeling thirsty
C Her sister had scolded her
DShe accidentally broke her water-pot

What did the girl find in the sky?

A A ruined village
BA waterfall
C A garden
DA town

What did the African elders first give the girl?

A Com
B Cloth
C Basket
D Treasure
The word pleased can best be replaced with ____
A excited
B amused
C satisfied
D entertained

The Ant ask the girl to chose the baby in____

A red cloth
B blue cloth
C green cloth
D white cloth

The phrase set off in the story means ____

A to ignite something
B to leave for some place
C to make someone angry
D to cause something to begin

Why did the girl’s sister die?

A She was greedy
B She was jealous
C She was mean to her sister
D She refused to listen to the old woman

The best title for the story is ____

A The Girl Who Broke Her Pot
B The Old lady and the Ant
C The Helpful Ant
D The Rude Girl
The questions below are based on the following advertisement.
SINGING CLASSES
Organised by The International Singing Academy
Are you interested in improving your singing skill?
You can enroll in our 4-month Singing classes and see results. We have a recording studio with the latest
equipment
Classes for Adults
Days: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Time: 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Fee: RM100 per month
Classes for School Children
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Fee: RM80 per month
Classes conducted by experienced singing instructors
Classes commence on 10 April 2012 Fifty percent discount for the first 40 participants!
Registration fee: RM30
Closing date: 15 March 2012
For further enquiries, contact Encik Amin Fuad or Mrs Rajagopal at 03-50421199

How much is the class for adults?

A RM30
B RM40
C RM80
D RM100

Adam was one of the first 40 participants to enroll. What will he enjoy?
A He will get new materials.
B He can start classes earlier.
C He can use the studio earlier.
D He will get fifty per cent discount.
The word latest can best be replaced with
A prior
B earlier
C previous
D up-to-date

What benefits do participants of this singing class get?

A Get recording deals
B Use latest studio equipment
C Improve one’s singing skills
D Get discounts when registering

Which of the following statements is true?

A Each lesson will last three hours.
B Registration is RM 30 per month.
C Free classes are for 40 participants only.
D The closing date to register is 10 April 2012.

If you want further information on the singing classes, you should

A send an email to the International Singing Academy
B surf the website of the International Singing Academy
C call Encik Amin Fuad or Mrs Rajagopal of the International Singing Academy
D fax to Encik Amin Fuad or Mrs Rajagopal of the International Singing Academy
The questions below are based on the following passage.
The city of Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah. It is located on the west coast of “the Land Below the
Wind”. Kota Kinabalu has an international airport, world class hotels, countless restaurants and cafe shops,
shopping malls and business districts. It has about 350,000 inhabitants.
The city is popular with both foreigners and locals. A top tourist destination which is adjacent to the city is
the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Tourists can relax, dive, snorkel and do a wide variety of watersports at the
park. The Signal Hill Observatory is another tourist destination. It offers a bird's eye view of the city.
The State Museum is based on the architecture of Murut and Rungus longhouses. It has several galleries
exhibiting human skulls from Sabah’s headhunting past, totemic figures, old photographs, valuable ancient
pottery from all over South East Asia and antique Korans. The museum also has a Heritage Village. In this
village there are many life-size replicas of the traditional houses of the many ethnic people of Sabah.
During the Japanese occupation in World War II many lost their lives defending Sabah. These brave
people’s sacrifices are remembered at the Petagas War Memorial. The memorial is located on the exact spot
where 176 Sabahan guerillas were massacred on January 21st, 1944. Beautiful plaques are inscribed with the
names of those who died. Well-kept lawns surround the area.
A major landmark of Kota Kinabalu is the Sutera Harbour Resort, Marina and Golf Club. It is located at the
south end of the city. The complex has two 5-star hotels, an international yacht club and an award winning
golf course.

Which state is called “the Land Below the Wind”?

A Johor
B Sabah
C Penang
D Sarawak
What is the ____ population of Kota Kinabalu?
A 300,000
B 325,000
C 350,000
D 375,000
Where is the Sutera Harbour Resort located?
A west of Kota Kinabalu
B north of Kota Kinabalu
C adjacent to Kota Kinabalu
D at the south end of the Kota Kinabalu
The phrase bird’s eye view means
A small eyes
B looking at a bird
C can see many birds
D view from a high angle
What can one see at the Heritage Village?
A human skulls
B totemic figures
C valuable ancient pottery
D life-sized replicas of traditional houses
The word exhibiting can best be replaced with
A proving
B revealing
C displaying
D demonstrating
The Petagas War Memorial was built in remembrance of
A Sabah's headhunting past
B the Murut and Rungus people
C the first inhabitants of Kota Kinabalu
D 176 Sabahan guerillas who were massacred during the Japanese occupation
Which of the following is true about Kota Kinabalu?
A It is the capital of Sarawak.
B Visitors can play golf at the Tunku Abdul Rahman park.
C The Signal Hill Observatory is located in Kota Kinabalu.
D Sutera Habour Resort, Marina and Golf Club has only one 5-star hotel.

The questions below are based on the following passage.

GO GREEN CARNIVAL
Join us for a fun-filled Go Green Carnival at the town hall.
Dates: 31 October 2012 Time: 8.00-1.00 p.m.
Admission: Free (The first five early birds get a special gift each)
Activities:
8:00 - a.m - Opening speech by the Chairman of Malaysia Nature Society
8:30 - Talk on “GO GREEN” by Dr. Amirul Saad from UKM
9:00 - Eco Fashion Show & Eco Games for Kids
10:30 - Tea Break (Free refreshments and local cakes for all)
11:00 – (1) Poster drawing competition for secondary pupils (2) Colouring competition for primary school
pupils (Materials will be provided)
12:00 -noon - Prize giving ceremony (Closing speech)

The event would take A one hour

B six hours C five hours D eight hours
If a person wishes to take part in this event, he _____
A has to bring a special gift
B does not need to pay anything
C has to give a talk on Go Green
D has to enter the poster drawing competition
The phrase early birds refers to ____
A birds
B participants
C primary school pupils
D secondary school pupils
At 11.30 a.m., the participants will be ____
A involved in the eco fashion show
B having some refreshments and
local cakes C taking part in the poster drawing competition
D listening to the talk on Go Green by Dr. Amirul Saad
The event will end with a ____
A break
B speech
C prize giving ceremony
D poster drawing competition
The main purpose of these activities is to ____
A get the special gifts
B enjoy hunting for treasure
C encourage children to draw
D create environmental awareness

The questions below are based on the following passage.

Elephants are large land mammals. Three species of elephant are generally recognized today: the African
bush elephant, the African forest elephant and the Asian elephant (also known as the Indian elephant).
Elephants are the largest living land animals on Earth today. The elephants gestation period is 22 months,
the longest of any land animal. They typically live for 50 to 70 years, but the oldest recorded elephant lived
for 82 years. The smallest elephants are about the size of a calf or a large pig.
Elephants are a symbol of wisdom in Asian cultures and are famed for their memory and intelligence. Their
intelligence level is thought to be equal to that of dolphins and primates. The word “elephant” has its origins
in the Greek meaning "ivory” or "elephant”. The dwindling numbers of major populations is largely as a
result of poaching and habitat destruction by human.
An elephant can use its trunk for a variety of purposes, including wiping its eye. The elephant raises its trunk
as a sign of warning or to smell enemies or friends. Their trunks help them to tear up their food and then
place it in their mouths. Elephants use the trunk for drinking. They suck water up into the trunk and then
blow it into their mouths to spray on their bodies during bathing. Familiar elephants will greet each other by
entwining their trunks, much like a handshake. An elephant also relies on its trunk for its highly developed
sense of smell. It can determine the location of friends, enemies, and food sources.
They will graze on grass or reach up into trees to grasp leaves, fruit, or entire branches. If the desired food
item is too high up, the elephant will wrap its trunk around the tree or branch and shake its food loose or
sometimes simply knock the tree down altogether.

Normally, an elephant can live up to

A 22 months B 50 years C 82 years D 50 to 70 years
What is the elephant famous for?
A It’s wisdom
B It’s memory
C It’s intelligence
D It’s memory and intelligence
Which of the following statements is true about elephants?
A "Ivory" means “elephant”.
B The elephant knocks the tree down when it gets angry.
C The elephant’s intelligence level is more than the dolphins.
D The elephant will wrap its trunk around the tree if it sees its friends.
Why are the elephants decreasing in number?
A Poaching B Construction C Human activities D Destruction of habitat
How do elephants greet each other?
A By handshake
B Raising their trunks
C Entwining their trunks
D Spraying water onto their bodies
In Asian cultures, elephants are
A large land mammals
B a symbol of wisdom
C recorded to live for 82 years
D thought to be equal to that of dolphins and primates
The elephant depends on its trunk for its sense of smell for all the following except
A location of food
B location of water
C location of friends
D location of enemies
The word dwindling can be replaced with
A growing B increasing C diminishing D accumulating

The questions are based on the Picks of the Day.

Shrek The Third (TV2, 10pm)
When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King. But when Shrek’s
father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, that is exactly what he faces. Featuring the voiceover talents of
Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas.
Soffiya (TV3, 7pm)
Soffiya is a bright and bubbly young girl who lives in a village. One day, her mother falls sick. Starring Tiz
Zaqyah, Azhar Sulaiman, Fizo Omar, Izara Aishah and Syazwan Zulkifli.
No Ordinary Family - No Ordinary Beginning (TV3, 11.05pm)
The Powells must save JJ, who has been kidnapped by Mrs X who wants him to solve a mystery. Starring
Michael Chiklis, Julie Benz, Kay Panabaker, Jimmy Bennett, Romany Malco and Autumn Reeser.
Dumbo (Disney, 2pm)
Dumbo is a baby elephant with extraordinary ears that enable him to fly. Featuring the voiceover talents of
Edward Brophy, Verna Fleton and Herman Bing.
Home Alone 3 (Disney, 7.30pm)
Four criminals put a stolen computer chip inside a toy remote control car in order to sneak past security. It
ends up in the hands of 8-year-old Alex Pruit. Starring Alex Linz, Olek Krupa and Lenny Von Dohlen.
The Beautician and The Beast (HBO, 4pm)
Beautician Joy Miller teaches students to groom hair, but is put out of business when one of her students
accidentally ignites hair spray with his cigarette and destroys the school building. Starring Fran Drescher
and Timothy Dalton.

What happened to Shrek when he married Fiona?

A He started to croak.
B He had some voice talent.
C He became the next King.
D He became a father-in-law.
Whose mother falls sick?
A Soffiya B Tiz Zaqyah C Fizo Omar D Azhar Sulaiman
Why was JJ kidnapped by Mrs X?
A To solve a mystery
B To save the Powells
C He was no ordinary family
D To ask for some ransom
How could Dumbo fly?
A He is a baby elephant.
B He has extraordinary ears.
C He has special wings.
D He has talents in his voice.
Where did the criminals put the computer chip?
A Inside the computer
B At the security post
C Inside a toy remote control car
D In the hands of the 8-year-old Alex Pruit
The phrase put out of business shows that
A he went at a loss
B his business is growing
C he does business elsewhere
D he does not have any business

The questions below are based on the following passage.

Dato’ Seri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak is no ordinary politician; he is the Prime Minister of
Malaysia. Previously, he held the post of Deputy Prime Minister from 2004 until he succeeded Tun
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister in 2009. Najib is the President of the United Malays National
Organisation (UMNO). He is the son of Malaysia’s second prime minister, Tun Abdul Razak and the
nephew of Malaysia’s third prime minister, Tun Hussein Onn.
Najib was born in 1953, in Kuala Lipis, Pahang. He received his primary and secondary at St. John’s
Instituition, Kuala Lumpur. He received his bachelor’s degree from University of Nottingham. In 1976,
Najib married Tengku Puteri Zainah Tengku Eskandar with whom he has three children. In 1987, he
divorced her and married Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor with whom he has two children.
Upon his return, Najib entered the business world, serving briefly in Bank Negara and later with Petronas as
a public affairs manager. As our sixth Prime Minister, Najib emphasized his commitment in tackling
poverty, restructuring Malaysian society, expanding access to quality education for all and promoting
renewed passion for public service.
1 Malaysia is an on-going campaign announced by Najib on September 16, 2008 for ethnic harmony,
national unity and an efficient governance. The eight values of 1 Malaysia as articulated by Najib are
perseverance, a culture of excellence, acceptance, loyalty, education, humility, integrity and meritocracy. He
also makes an effort to communicate with citizens of Malaysia more efficiently and support the broader
Malaysia campaign. He has used the site to highlight his policy initiatives and to provide a forum for
Malaysian about their government. The 1 Malaysia campaign makes extensive use of social media platforms
such as Facebook and Twitter.

Dato’ Seri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak is a ____
A leader B minister C politician Dstatesman
Najib’s uncle is the ____
A first prime minister of Malaysia
B second prime minister of Malaysia
C third prime minister of Malaysia
D fourth prime minister of Malaysia
Where did Najib obtain his degree from?
A Kuala Lipis, Pahang
B University of Nottingham
C St. John’s Institution, Kuala Lumpur
How many children does Najib have altogether?
A two B three C four D five
Where did Najib work as Public Affairs Manager?
A Petronas B Bank Negara C St. John’s Institution D University of Nottingham
Najib is Malaysia’s ____
A second prime minister
B third prime minister
C fifth prime minister
D sixth prime minister
All the following are the objectives of 1 Malaysia except
A national unity
B ethnic harmony
C an efficient governance
D expanding access to quality education
The main way to communicate with the citizens about 1 Malaysia campaign is by
A using social media platform
B highlighting Najib’s policy initiatives
C articulating the eight values of 1 Malaysia
providing a forum for Malaysian to their government