ENGLISH VII UNIT TEST I

Name:_____________________________________________
Surname,
Given name/s,
Middle Initial
Score__________
I.

Date:________
Percentile:____

Past tense verbs in use: Write the appropriate past form of the verb inside the parenthesis on
the blanks provided.

Henry David Thoreau was a writer who 1. __________ (live) in Massachusetts over 150 years ago.
He 2. __________ (support) himself in various ways. He lectured. He 3. __________ (survey). He
worked as a hired hand. But work never 4. __________ (dominate) his life. Thoreau 5. __________
(attend) Harvard in his youth. He 6. __________ (receive) his true education in the world of nature. In
1854 he 7. __________ (publish) a book. In this book, he 8. __________ (record) his observations on
man and nature. He entitled the book Walden, after Walden Pond. Several years earlier he had lived by
Walden Pond. For two years he 9. __________ (occupy) a small cabin in the woods. He had constructed
the cabin himself. Some people have said that Thoreau escaped to the woods. In truth, he confronted life
there. He encouraged people to simplify their lives. Certainly he 10. __________ (simplify) his own. On
his deathbed, someone asked if he had made his peace with God. "I wasn't aware that God and I had
quarrelled. That was how he replied.
II.

Pronouns in use: Choose the correct pronoun that can be used as a substitute for the
underlined words by shading the circle beside it.

11
OA
OB

Its up to Larry, Steve and Michael to warn the people of impending volcanic activity.
We
O C Us
Them
O D They

12
OA
OB

The principal made Jayden and Christian repair the damage to the auditorium wall.
Them
OC I
Me
O D Us

13
OA
OB

They broke the VCR player, so they had to pay 2,500 pesos.
That
O C It
Them
O D They

14
OA
OB

I, Derek and Sylvia will help the students with their assignments
We
O C Us
Them
O D They

15
OA
OB

The boys were constantly playing with their laptops, so the electricity bill was costly.
It
O C Us
Them
O D They

16-18
OA
OB

How can Michael, Rustom and Bruno travel together if ________ dont join ________?
They, we, us
O C Them, they, we
They, us, them
O D They, They, them

19-20
OA

Jerrick and I cannot attend todays celebration.

We

OC

Us

OB

III.

Them

OD

They

Simple and compound sentences- Identify if the sentence is simple by writing S, and write
C if it is compound.

_____ 21. There are so many people in this room, and I cannot account for them all.
_____ 22. Durian smells, but it is delicious.
_____ 23. The man is completely insane.
_____ 24. We seem to think that the illness was caused by an infection of the lung.
_____ 25. According to PAG-ASA, it will be sunny today, yet its cloudy and dark outside.
_____ 26. Neither Marq nor Jessie was aware of my arrival.
_____ 27. I had better see to the details of the celebration.
_____ 28. There is no reason for hostility in the game, only camaraderie.
_____ 29. The dogs legs were dirty; therefore, I assume he was digging.
_____ 30. The items in the examination were numerous and difficult.

IV.

Coordinators- Fill in the blanks with the correct coordinating conjunctions by choosing from
the box below.
and

but

for

nor

or

yet

31. The students answer the test ______ the teacher checks.
32. She can stay in this classroom _____ she can leave.
33. I am not good in singing, ______ I am good in dancing.
34. We must give justice, ______ show compassion.
35. I have to go ______ I am not feeling well.
36. I do not agree with him, ____ do I disagree with his opinion.
37. There are several reasons _____ including these items in my bag.
38. Forgive me, _____ I cannot go along with you on this field trip.
39. There are many things I cannot do, _____ with your help, we can accomplish anything.
40. The sun is ______ to set, so let us continue walking.

V.

Conjunctive adverbs- Underline the appropriate conjunctive adverb in the parentheses to

combine the clauses into a compound sentence.

41. Storms wreak havoc on forests, (besides, nevertheless), they displace people from their homes.
42. The first sign of a storm must be reported; (consequently, otherwise), people will be caught unaware.
43. Even a light drizzle cannot be taken lightly (otherwise, hence) it will gradually cause mud slides

44. Rains naturally cause many floods; (besides, however) people can also cause them.
45. People cut down forests, (therefore, otherwise) water cannot be easily absorbed by tree roots.
46. A weathermans work may seem dull, (thus, however), his time is spent for a worthy cause.
47. A weatherman should always be alert; (therefore, otherwise), he should not enter the meteorology
sector.
48. Time counts in preventing floods; (furthermore, therefore) the weatherman must be vigilant at all
times.
49. A rampaging flood is a frightening sight; (besides, accordingly) it is a threat to life and property.
50. I have never seen a full flood; (thereupon, nevertheless) I have seen it many timxes in the news.

VI.

Coordinators: connect the following clauses by supplying the proper conjunctions between
them. Write the new sentence on the blanks provided

51-52. Running can be done in an urban or rural area: ____________________________________

Walking can be done in an urban or rural area
53-54. Walking does not require any special equipment: _______________________________________
Running does not require any special equipment:
55-56. Walking can burn 300 calories per hour: ______________________________________________
Running can burn 800-1000 calories per hour.
57-58. Walking is relatively injury-free: ______________________________________________
Running can cause shin splints and muscle pain
59-60. Walking improves circulation: ______________________________________________________
Running improves cardiovascular endurance