NAME SECTION

DATE MAAM JEN OESTAR

ENGLISH 9
SUMMATIVE TEST

____________________1. is the level of formality with which you speak. Different

situations and people call for different ________.
____________________2. Examples are biblical verse, prayers, the Pledge of
Allegiance, and others.
____________________3. At this level, language is literally frozen in time and form.
It does not change. This type of language is often learned and repeated by rote.
____________________4. This register is conversational in tone. It is the language
used among and between friends. Words are general, rather than technical.
____________________5. This is the register used for most academic and scientific
publishing. This is the standard for work, school, and business.
____________________6. These are the different language registers according to
____________________7. This is the register used when consulting an expert such as
a doctor. The language used is more precise.
____________________8.The speaker is likely to address the expert by a title such as
Doctor, Mr. or Mrs..
____________________9.This style is impersonal and often follows a prescriptive
format. The speaker uses complete sentences, avoids slang and may use
technical or academic vocabulary.
____________________10. This register may include more slang and colloquialisms.
____________________11.The language used by lovers. It is also the language used
in sexual harassment. This is the most intimate form of language.
____________________12. It is best avoided in public and professional situations.

Encircle the adverb of manner and underline the word it modifies.

13-14. She bought an expensive necklace cheaply.
15-16. Quickly, we gather our gear.
17-18. People who shop wisely can save a great deal of money.
19-20. The guard walked cautiously to the building.
21-22. She will proudly show her awards.
23-24. The worker walked carefully on the platform.
25-26. The man painted the room skillfully.
27-28. The man generously gave us a drink.
29-30. He kindly offered me to take his seat.
31-32. That old man replied rudely to the cashier.

Encircle the adverb in the sentence. Then indicate its kind by writing time, place,
degree, manner, or frequency. Write your answer on the space provided.
__________________33-34. They climb the mountain enthusiastically.
__________________35-36. She fired the bullet straight.
__________________37-38. I will buy a net book tomorrow.
__________________39-40. Peter was very lucky today.
__________________41-42. She almost missed the bus ride.
__________________43-44. She always prays at night.
__________________45-46. Undoubtedly, it was a great idea.

Name the authors of the following poems.

____________________47. Psalm of Life
____________________48. Auld Lang Syne
____________________49. The Man with the Hoe
____________________50. I Think Continually of Those Who are Truly Great
____________________51. Mother to Son

Pick out the context clues that point to the meaning of each of the italicized words
then choose the meaning of each word.
52. Growing up without a family caused her to distort her views on familial
relationships.
a. balance b. explain c. twist
53. In mythology, Hades has dominion over the dead.
a. control b. duty c. right
54. The thunder was a portent of an approaching storm.
a. announcement b. indication c.
significance
55. If you are caught driving without a license, a censure from a police officer will
be the least of your worries.
a. full commitment b. favorable action c. official
reprimand
56. Helen sought revenge on her perfidious friend who stole her lottery ticket.
a. doubtful b. treacherous c. vindictive

Vocabulary words. Give the correct spelling of the words being asked for.
__________________________57. crying out in grief
__________________________58. to crowd together in great numbers
__________________________59.to beat as if by blows or whip
__________________________60.being or relating to the rotation of satellites
__________________________61. to speak or address with irreverence
__________________________62. Mixture of salt and water
__________________________63. The ringing of the bell
__________________________64. Hard to understand
__________________________65. Desire to help others
__________________________66. Many or numerous in numbers
__________________________67. manner of saying offending words
__________________________68. An act of word praise
__________________________69. Hater of mankind
__________________________70. Illegal or dishonest activity done by public official
__________________________71. existing from the beginning
__________________________72. a series of loops, spiral
__________________________73.an agency or force of unlimited power
__________________________74. With hands on hips and elbows extending
outwards
__________________________75. Bonus

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