ENGLISH REVISION SHEET

FIRST TERM
AY 2016-2017
Grade 9

Name: _________________________ Date: ___________________

Grade & Section: ________________ Teacher: ________________

Part A: Reading Comprehension

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Refer to the text to check your answers when appropriate.

Did you know that some people don't do their reading assignments? It's shocking,
but it's true. Some students don't even read short texts that they are assigned in
class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may
be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it
has to stop today. Here's why.

Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people
get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength
leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people's
brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading
strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.

You can benefit from reading in the near-term too. Reading provides knowledge.
Knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You
can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you
want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to
get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.

Read everything that you can at school, regardless of whether you find it
interesting. Reading expands your vocabulary. Even a "boring" text can teach you
new words. Having a larger vocabulary will help you better express yourself. You
will be able to speak, write, and think more intelligently. What's boring about that?

Do not just discount a text because it is unfamiliar to you. Each time you read,
you are exposed to new ideas and perspectives. Reading can change the way that

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you understand the world. It can give you a broader perspective on things. It can
make you worldlier. You can learn how people live in faraway places. You can learn
about cultures different from your own.

Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your
stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment
when you read, and it's a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh
those of acting like a doofus. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a
reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of
knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one.

Answer the following questions based on the above passage.

1. Which best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?

a. Reading is exciting.
b. Reading strengthens your mind.
c. Age affects the body in many ways.
d. Working out keeps your body in shape.

2. Why does the author think that you should read books that are boring?
a. You will eventually grow to love them if you read them enough.
b. You will get better grades in reading class.
c. You will make your teacher very happy.
d. You will learn new words.

3. Which best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?

a. Reading can benefit you.
b. You can learn to program video games or design clothing by reading.
c. You can learn amazing things and become a better person by reading.
d. Knowledge is power.

4. Which is not a reason given by the author why students fail to complete
reading assignments?
a. Students may be bored.
b. Students may be distracted.
c. Students may be unwilling to focus.
d. Students may be tired.

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5. Which best expresses the author's main purpose in writing this text?
a. He is trying to persuade students to do their reading work.
b. He is teaching people how to become better readers.
c. He is explaining why people don't do their reading work.
d. He is entertaining readers with facts about the mind and body.

6. Which best describes the author's tone in the first three sentences?
a. Surprised
b. Sarcastic
c. Informative
d. Irate

7. Which of the following is not one of the author's main points?

a. Reading broadens your perspective and makes you a better person.
b. Reading is a relaxing activity with positive mental side effects.
c. Reading helps you perform on tests and get into selective schools.
d. Reading keeps your mind in shape and prevents losses due to age.

8. Which is not one of the author's arguments in the fifth paragraph?

a. Reading gives you a broader perspective on the world.
b. Reading changes the way that you understand the world.
c. Reading helps prepare you for your job in the real world.
d. Reading teaches you about distant lands and cultures.

9. Why does the author believe that reading is good for your mind state?
a. It has a calming effect.
b. It can lower your stress levels.
c. It can help you relax.
d. All of these

10. Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?
a. Reading: Good for the Mind in Many Ways
b. Reading: The Key to a Successful Academic Future
c. Reading: Improve Your Vocabulary While Being Entertained
d. Reading: The Best Way to Improve Your Writing Skills

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11. Does the author argue his point well? Analyze one of his arguments and
explain whether or not it is an effective argument.
Answers to long response questions will vary.
Students should be able to analyze one of the author's argument and cite textual
evidences to support their answer.

12. Why does the author believe that reading boring or unfamiliar books can
be helpful for readers? Use the text in your response.
Answers to long response questions will vary.
Students should be able to cite textual evidences to support their answer.

13. Why does the author describe reading as a "positive escape"? In what
ways is reading positive? Use evidence from the text to support your
response.
Answers to long response questions will vary.
Students should be able to cite textual evidences to support their answer.

B: Read the Informational Text and answer the questions that follow

Winter Season

Brrrr. Winter is cold in some places. Many plants do not

grow during winter. Some plants die. Snow and ice may cover
the ground. It can be hard for animals to find food during
winter. Animals get through this time in many ways.

Birds and butterflies can fly. Many of them do not stick

around for the winter. They leave. They go to a place with nice weather. Then they
come home in the spring. We call this migration. Migrating is a good way to avoid
the cold

Another good way to avoid the cold is to sleep through it. Many animals hide
during the winter. Their bodies slow down. They save their energy. They do not eat.
They live off of their fat. They do this until food returns. We call this hibernation.
Snakes, frogs, and bears hibernate.

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 Some animals store food in their homes. They do not sleep all winter, but they
do much less. They live on what they saved in the summer and fall. This is what
squirrels, beavers, and raccoons do. Skunks do this too.

Other animals tough it out. They do not leave. They do not hide. They must
survive. Sometimes nature helps them out. Some animals grow thicker coats in the
winter. Other animals change color. The arctic fox is brown in the summer. His
coat turns white in the winter.

Winter may be pretty. It is nice to see snow on the trees. But it is dangerous
too. People are also at risk. You can get frost bitten or worse. How do you beat the
winter? Do you wear a thick coat? Do you stay inside? Or do you live somewhere
warm?

Answer the following questions based on the reading passage.

1. What does it mean to migrate?
a. To grow a thicker coat
b. To move somewhere warmer for a season
c. To enter a long sleep and survive off of body fat
d. To change color

2. What is the main idea of this text?

a. Animals do funny and interesting things.
b. Most flowers do not grow during the wintertime.
c. Animals survive the winter in many ways.
d. We must prepare for the dangers of winter.

3. How does a hibernating animal survive?

a. A hibernating animal lives off of stored food.
b. A hibernating animal lives off of body fat.
c. A hibernating animal lives somewhere warm.
d. A hibernating animal lives off of the land.

4. Describe how a skunk survives the winter. List the steps that the skunk
must take to survive in chronological order.
They store food in their homes. They don't sleep all winter, but they do much less.
They live on what they saved in the summer and fall.

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 Part B: Language

A- Correct the following run-on sentences.

1- I wrote a report, and I learned a lot from it, but it got a “D” because the
teacher said it was full of sentence errors, so I decided to learn how to
recognize them.
I wrote a report, and I learned a lot from it. However, but it got a “D” because
the teacher said it was full of sentence errors, so I decided to learn how to
recognize them.
2- The soprano sang a lengthy concert it was mostly opera arias.
The soprano sang a lengthy concert; it was mostly opera arias.
3- The distributor had gotten damp the car would not start.
The distributor had gotten damp, so the car would not start.

B- Write the verb on the line, then underline the direct object and circle the
indirect object

1. I brought Cindy a book from the library. brought

2. We gave our parents a scare. gave

3. The official gave the co-captains the trophy. gave

4. Judy and Donna were whistling an old Aretha Franklin song. were whistling

5. Did you align the wheels? align

C- Circle the appositive in each sentence below. Then, underline the noun or
pronoun that it is clarifying.

1. My son, the policeman, will be visiting us next week.

2. An uncommonly long movie, “The Lord of the Rings” received high praise.
3. Jack to a bus to the library, the one nearest to his house.
4. A very rich dessert, banana cream pie is not everyone’s favorite dish.

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D. Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.

1. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.

2. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.

3. The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.

4. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.

5. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.

6. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.

E. Adjective clauses are used to modify nouns or pronouns. Underline the

adjective clauses in the following sentences and state which noun or pronoun is
modified by them.

1. The girl who won the first prize is my niece. girl

2. The forest through which we travelled was dark and gloomy. forest

3. My sister who lives in Mexico is a nurse. sister

4. This is the same house that Tennyson occupied. house

5. This is the same old story that we have been hearing since our childhood. story

F. In each of the sentences below, underline the subordinate clause and circle
the subordinating conjunction.
1. After John caught the fish, Kelly caught one also.
2. The prince and his knights rode into the valley because the dragon had burned
the village.
3. If Louise goes to the store, she will be late for the movie.
4. I like to eat lunch outside when the sun is shining.
5. The ball bounced into the hole where Casey and Robert could not reach it.

G. Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or

compound-complex.
1. Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station early but waited until noon for
the bus. SIMPLE

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2. I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station, but they arrived at the
station before noon and left on the bus before I arrived. COMPOUND

3. After they left on the bus, Mary and Samantha realized that Joe was waiting at
the train station. COMPLEX

4. If you don't want to study, you should stay home, but you may regret it.
COMOUND COMPLEX

Part C: Vocabulary

A. fill the blanks with the correct word. The meaning of the text should stay
the same:

1. There is no____________ evidence to support her claim.

A- tangible B- gait C-mental

2. A book of_________ stories.

A- waver B- droll C- amenity

3. He listened to the telephone messages in ______________.

A-sequence B-infer C-anguished

B. Figure out the meaning of the bold word by using the context clues in the
sentence. Circle the correct meaning of the word given in bold:

4. The detective was enthusiastic in his pursuit of the kidnappers.

A. frustrated
B. flexible
C. zealous

5. She listened to his explanation with a distrustful smile.

A. incredulous
B. Intended to arouse strong curiosity or interest.
C. credulous

6. The raging inferno didn't discourage the firefighters for a moment.

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 A. superannuated
B. daunt
C. steel

C. Use the following words in meaningful sentences:

7. Contrition: Answers will vary.
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8. Veneer:
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D: Choose the correct synonym for each of the following words

1. Imminent: a. around the corner b. late c. recent

2. Exotic: a. familiar b. strange c. chitchat
3. Daunted: a. dishearten b. nerve c. plus

E: Choose the correct antonyms for each of the following words

1. Heresy: a. conformity b. enduring c. dissent

2. Unnerving: a. undisguised b. nerve c. firmly
3. Precariously: a. safely b. dangerously c. liability

Part D: Writing

In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example,

honesty, intelligence, and a sense of humor, etc.) that a person can have to
be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience
to explain your answer. When you write your essay, you are not limited to
the examples listed in the question. Write at least 5 paragraphs.
Answers to long response questions will vary.

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