ENGLISH 4

I. Read the sentences and fill in the blanks with the correct adverb in the list.

accidentally politely beautifully correctly loudly

1. Everybody applauded the musician after the performance because he played the piano _______________ .
2. Sarah ____________ asked the man to close the window because she was very cold.
3. Be quiet ! You are speaking too _________. The baby is sleeping in the next room.
4. William didn't do it on purpose. He broke Rachel's glasses ______________. They were on the sofa.
5. I really want to answer all the question in the History exam __________. That's why I'm studying hard.

II. Circle the adverb of manner in each sentences below.

1. The manager patiently listened to the customer's complaint.

2. The doorbell rang loudly.
3. Ms. Cruz asked her students to write neatly.
4. It rained heavily last night.
5. Mia was badly injured when she fell down the stairs.

III. Complete the sentences using one of the Adverbs of Place below.

around here elsewhere abroad up

1. The restaurant was very busy, so we decided to have lunch __________

2. It was so early in the morning that the sun wasn't____________ yet.
3. I know this neighborhood well because I've been living __________ for 15 years.
4. Unless you have a passport, you can't travel ___________
5. I heard a noise behind me, so I turned ___________ to see what it was.

IV. Circle the adverb of place in each sentences below.

1. What is he doing outside?

2. The kittens are playing there.
3. I slept under the stars.
4. I can hear footsteps upstairs.
5. The girl is hiding behind the door.

V. Underline the correct Adverb of Time in each sentence.

1. If you go to bed (early / late), you won't be as tired (yesterday / tomorrow).

2. He looked much heavier (then / today) than he does (now / tomorrow).
3. I've (already / still) had breakfast, but I haven't had a coffee (just / yet).
4. Though we've been friends (since / yet) we were young, I haven't seen much of him (late / lately).
5. (Yesterday / tomorrow) at school, we were told that our teacher would be retiring (soon / ever).

VI. Complete the sentences with the words in the boxes below.
always hourly rarely now eventually

1. The prisoners had _______________ checks to make sure that they were behaving.
2. My brother is _______________ late so his friends tell him the wrong time to help his time-keeping!
3. The safari guide said that unfortunately they _______________ saw elephants in this part of the national park.
4. Our parents _______________ told us where we were going for our treat after we spent the day begging to
know.
5. “Go to the head teacher’s office _______________!” demanded the angry teacher.
VII. Underline the adverb of frequency in each sentences below.
1. Mia always goes for a walk in the morning.
2. I never eat junk food.
3. Grace and Bella occasionally visit their grandparents.
4. Yvonne meets her friends daily.
5. Jane often wakes up late.

VIII. Read the sentence. Circle the correct answer.

1. I do my homework after school. Every day! (never / always / usually)
2. He goes swimming. He can’t swim! (never / sometimes / always)
3. We have pizza for dinner. Just once a week! (always / sometimes / usually)
4. They watch TV in English. They love it! (never / sometimes / usually)
5. I talk to strangers. It’s a really bad idea! (sometimes / always / never)

IX. Think about these story elements as you listen to this story.

The Golden Fish Keeps a Promise

By L. M. Gask
Upon a certain island in the middle of the sea lived a fisherman and his wife. They were so poor they often went
without bread when the fishing did not go well.
One day when the man had been fishing for many hours without any luck, he hooked a small golden fish with eyes as
bright as diamonds. “Let me go, kind fisherman,” the little creature cried. “I would not even make a single mouthful for
your dinner.”
The man was so moved by the beauty of the golden fish that he let him go. Before he swam away, the fish promised
that he would come back if the fisherman ever needed help.
The fisherman laughed, for he could not think how a little fish could help him, other than providing a bit of food. He
went home and told his wife about his adventure.
“What!” she cried. “You let him go? We have not a scrap of food in the house, and I suppose that now we must
starve.”
The fisherman’s wife continued to fuss at him until, finally, he decided to go and put the little fish to the test. He
hurried down to the seashore, and stood at the edge of the waves.
“Golden Fish, Golden Fish! Come and help me, please,” he called. The last word was not out of his mouth when the
little fish popped its head up out of the water.
“You see I have kept my promise,” said the fish. “How can I help you, my friend?” And when the fisherman made his
request, the fish simply said,
“Don’t worry about that. There will be plenty of food when you get home.” And strangely enough, when the fisherman
arrived home, there was a basket of bread on the table, and cheese and fruit as well.

1. Characters: Who is this story mostly about?

A. a little golden fish
B. a fisherman, his wife, and a little golden fish
C. a fisherman’s wife and a little golden fish

2. Setting: Where does this story mostly take place?

A. in a small cabin B. on a beach C. on an island

3. Problem: What problem does one or more of the story characters have?
A. The fisherman and his wife do not have much food to eat.
B. The fisherman does not want to let the golden fish go free.
C. The golden fish does not keep his promise to help the fisherman.

4. Event 1: Which event happens first in this story?

A. The fisherman’s wife fusses at him for letting the fish go free.
B. The fisherman catches a small golden fish.
C. The fisherman calls for the golden fish to come and help him.
5. Event 2: Which event happens second in this story?
A. The fisherman’s wife fusses at him for letting the fish go free.
B. The fisherman catches a small golden fish.
C. The fisherman calls for the golden fish to come and help him.

6. Event 3: Which event happens third in this story?

A. The fisherman’s wife fusses at him for letting the fish go free.
B. The fisherman catches a small golden fish.
C. The fisherman calls for the golden fish to come and help him.

7. Problem Solution: How is one of the characters’ problems solved?

A. The fisherman catches the golden fish again.
B. The fisherman asks the golden fish for help, and food appears on the table.
C. The fisherman’s wife asks the golden fish for help

Identify what is being described below.

characters analysis protagonist climax

antagonist plot Setting ending

______________1. They are the villains in a story.

______________2. This is the time and place where the story happened.
______________3. This describes what happened to the characters after the problem has been solved.
______________4. The heroes and heroines in a story.
______________5. Finding out the relationship among the elements of a story.
______________6. This is the series of events participated by the characters and be able to solve the conflict.
______________7. This is the problem in the story which the characters have to solve.
______________8. These are things, animals, or human beings who act in the story.

X. Read the several sentences and paragraphs to see if you can correctly identify their tone and mood.

1. Mr. Jones, since you obviously appear to know everything, would you like to come up here and teach this class for me?

a. sarcastic b. critical c. disrespectful

2. Did you see what he just did? My goodness!

a. insecure b. humorous c. surprised

3. Your essay? Oh, it was just fabulous. Really, I've never seen anything like it.

a. insincere b. critical c. disrespectful

4. This is one of the best essays I've ever seen. It's clear, concise, and convincing.

a. complimentary b. wistful c. hopeful

5. We thought the game was over. The buzzer rang and we thought that we had lost, but then the referee blew the
whistle. A foul was called and now Derrick had a chance to win the game for us. He stepped up to the free-throw line.
The stadium, though filled with people, was completely silent. Everyone was still. Derrick dribbled the ball a couple
times. He squared up on the line. Sweat beaded on his forehead. All eyes were on Derrick.

a. warm b. tense c. silly

5. Katie cut out the construction paper heart with great care. Her hand moved with precision. This was not going to be an
ordinary Valentine's Day card. Katie was going to make it special. She went over the penciled letters with her nicest pen.
Classical music played in the background: Katie made fancy cursive letters, Slowly, gently, she pasted the lace to the
edges of the heart, her mom was going to love this card as much as Katie loved her. It was almost complete. Just a few
more special touches to go.

a. constructive b. depressed c. warm

XI. Choose the meaning of the underlined word through context clues.

1. Mother and father seldom quarrel with one another. They have a relationship that is harmonious.

a. angry b. bitter c. happy d. loud

2. As students of this school, we are obliged to follow rules and regulations.

a. amused b. bought c. required d. convinced

3. Those illegal loggers are depleting the forests with useful trees.

a. destroying b. multiplying c. enhancing d. arranging

4. Hard work and patience in farming and growing crops will result to abundant harvest.

a. plentiful b. scarce c. normal d. little

5. Some kinds of plants need a good sunlight, good amount of water, and a fertile soil to yield a plentiful harvest.

a. poor b. productive c. rocky d. mossy

6. The doctors informed James of the sad news that his father's health condition worsened in the hospital every day.

a. has normalized b. became serious c. got better d. grew ill

7. Tim taught his puppy some new tricks.

a. words b. sounds c. actions d. gimmick

8. His expensive watch was a gift from his uncle who is working abroad.

a. costly b. simple c. fashionable d. branded

9. Education is a treasure that students should achieve and aspire for.

a. lesson b. reward c. skill d. fortune

10. A passerby pushed the four sons to dig their soil and plant crops and vegetables.

a. relative b. classmate c. friend d. bystander

11. Ron hesitated to do his work in school, he feels lazy and weak because he sleeps late playing computer games at
night.

a. not enthusiastic b. very willing c. so eager d. full of energy

12. Ann's parents keep on reminding her to study well so that she can have a bright future.

a. course b. plan c. idea d. life

13. Every seed sowed in the soil grew into a green vegetable.

a. picked b. planted c. pulled d. thrown