JESUS THE EXALTED NAME SCHOOL

2nd Long Quiz

English 9

Name: ____________________________________________ Score: _____________

Grade & Section: ___________________________________ Date: ______________

I.VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT

Identify the meaning of the italicized allusion. Choose the answer below. Write the letter
on the blank before each number.

_______ 1. He can scale any structure as if he’s Spiderman.

_______ 2. Margaux is a Good Samaritan to a lot of unfortunate people in our town.

_______ 3. She fell for him, knowing well that he is nothing less than a Casanova.

_______ 4. We all have decided to boycott this new scheme by our local government.

_______ 5. She acts like Scrooge, and will never enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

a. someone who voluntarily helps

b. to ignore or do without
c. a man with charisma
d. a person who is good in climbing any structure
e. bitter and greedy person

II. GRAMMAR
A. Underline the gerund phrase then identify its function.

_______ 1. Riding a roller coaster scares my brother.

_______ 2. Kyle’s main interest is working with computers.

_______ 3. Scott’s attitude about studying improved.

_______ 4. Leslie got into trouble for talking to Maria.

_______ 5. Watching television does not burn many calories.

_______ 6. My teacher appreciated my trying on Math problem.

_______ 7. Allen’s duty, recording games in billiard halls, helped him alleviate the
misery of his family.

_______ 8. Sarah enjoyed singing three songs.

_______ 9. One of the basic needs is eating three times a day.

 _______ 10.As an athlete, I always pray before playing the game.

B. GERUND, PRESENT PARTICIPLE, PROGRESSIVE TENSE

Identify whether the italicized -ing word has been use as a gerund, participle or
progressive tense. Write G for gerund, PP for participle, and PG for progressive.

_______ 1. Harry was crying when I saw him yesterday.

_______ 2. Being a top student, Jimmy had maintained his good study habit.

_______ 3. The man stands in front of the students listening very carefully.

_______ 4. Besides singing, Eunice likes dancing.

_______ 5. Crying her heart out, Cassie mourned over the death of his father.

_______ 6. Following others bad habit is not advisable.

_______ 7. Paula’s interest is becoming a politician.

_______ 8. We were eating ice cream when my mother came.

_______ 9. Speaking to your child few minutes a day will develop the rapport between
your child and you.

_______ 10.I sharply look at the boy trying to get my attention.

C. AVOIDING REDUNDANCY
Rewrite the following sentences by omitting the unnecessary expressions or words.

1. My room was surrounded by black darkness.

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2. I decided to move on but the feeling still remains.

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3. There were three teachers that taught each and every hour at school today.

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4. I have a client of mine who insists on paying his fee in advance.

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5. In my opinion, I think it is going to rain.

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