English - 1 and 2
English - 1 and 2
English - 1 and 2
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. 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 ______________. A.Angry b. calm c. tense
6. 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 ________________. A. joyful b.disgraced c. flattered
7. 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
______________. A. arrogant b. pious c.impolite
8. 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 _____________.
a. Indifferent b. determined c.discouraged
Match the meaning of the hyperbole in the sentences from the given choices on the box.