Dominican School Manila
Diagnostic Test in Language 5
AY 2018-2019
I. Do the following.
A. Read each sentence carefully and write the correct verb tense.
1. During the celebration of Independence Day last week, our class (present) a play.
2. I (write) a literary piece for the school newsletter every quarter.
3. This Christmas, my cousins from Toronto, Canada (spend) vacation with us.
4. Mrs. Reyes (teach) her students in Grade 5 with passion.
5. Rommel is experiencing stomachache because he (eat) too much last night.
B. Write the verb in the progressive aspect.
6. Becky (read) her favorite novel when we came.
7. The principal (train) the teachers on the new curriculum this summer.
8. I (experiment) on other uses of this gadget now.
9. The employees (rejoice) when they hear the good news next month.
10. My brother (teach) me to surf with care.
C. Write the appropriate modal for each verb.
11. Dad _____ to go home early today to watch a movie with us. (promise)
12. My teacher _____ give a quiz on our new lesson tomorrow. (unsure)
13. Baby Deanne _____ sing a fast song while she dances. (ability)
14. Abby _____ wash dishes after dinner. (obligation)
15. Employers _____ pay their employees on time. (strong obligation)
II. Answer each question using the appropriate conjunction. Underline the conjunction you used.
16. Why does your father work hard?
17. What are the things that you buy from the bookstore?
18. What two contrasting qualities does your mother have?
III. Read each sentence and classify if it is formal or informal English. Copy them under the appropriate
column.
19. I think you’re right, Dan.
20. Mr. Reyes, in my opinion, your ideas are acceptable.
21. He is definitely fashionable.
22. He’s really cool.
23. She didn’t show up.
24. She failed to arrive on time.
25. I’m hoping you can be around but it’s OK if you can’t make it.
26. I do expect you to come, however, if it is beyond your control, I will understand.
Formal English Informal English
IV. Using the correct verb tenses or the progressive aspects of verbs, write a short composition of four to
six sentences, about your past, present, or future plans or activities. Underline the verbs you used.
Observe correct punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. (27-31.)
V. Prepare a campaign text using short sentences to endorse a store or a shop. Tell what they can buy and
why they should buy the products from that store or shop. Use modals and conjunctions. Observe
correct punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. (32-35.)
Dominican School Manila
Diagnostic Test in Language 5
AY 2018-2019
I. Do the following.
A. Read each sentence carefully and write the correct verb tense.
1. During the celebration of Independence Day last week, our class (present) a play.
2. I (write) a literary piece for the school newsletter every quarter.
3. This Christmas, my cousins from Toronto, Canada (spend) vacation with us.
4. Mrs. Reyes (teach) her students in Grade 5 with passion.
5. Rommel is experiencing stomachache because he (eat) too much last night.
B. Write the verb in the progressive aspect.
6. Becky (read) her favorite novel when we came.
7. The principal (train) the teachers on the new curriculum this summer.
8. I (experiment) on other uses of this gadget now.
9. The employees (rejoice) when they hear the good news next month.
10. My brother (teach) me to surf with care.
C. Write the appropriate modal for each verb.
11. Dad _____ to go home early today to watch a movie with us. (promise)
12. My teacher _____ give a quiz on our new lesson tomorrow. (unsure)
13. Baby Deanne _____ sing a fast song while she dances. (ability)
14. Abby _____ wash dishes after dinner. (obligation)
15. Employers _____ pay their employees on time. (strong obligation)
II. Answer each question using the appropriate conjunction. Underline the conjunction you used.
16. Why does your father work hard?
17. What are the things that you buy from the bookstore?
18. What two contrasting qualities does your mother have?
III. Read each sentence and classify if it is formal or informal English. Copy them under the appropriate
column.
19. I think you’re right, Dan.
20. Mr. Reyes, in my opinion, your ideas are acceptable.
21. He is definitely fashionable.
22. He’s really cool.
23. She didn’t show up.
24. She failed to arrive on time.
25. I’m hoping you can be around but it’s OK if you can’t make it.
26. I do expect you to come, however, if it is beyond your control, I will understand.
Formal English Informal English
IV. Using the correct verb tenses or the progressive aspects of verbs, write a short composition of four to
six sentences, about your past, present, or future plans or activities. Underline the verbs you used.
Observe correct punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. (27-31.)
V. Prepare a campaign text using short sentences to endorse a store or a shop. Tell what they can buy and
why they should buy the products from that store or shop. Use modals and conjunctions. Observe
correct punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. (32-35.)