Name: …………………………………………………….. Grade: ……………………………………….. Date: ……………………………………. Quiz 1 English Q2 - G 8 (Vocabulary): A. Circle the letter of the word that best completes each sentence: 1.The student was very …………………………, researching scholarships to pay his way through school. a. resourceful b. reflective c. vivacious d. generous 2. Being unafraid of animals proved ...................to Lynda’s volunteer work at the humane society. a. notable b. reflective c. advantageous d. generous 3.The twins had opposite views on life: Matt’s outlook was ……………………., while Mark’s was pessimistic. a. optimistic b. convivial c. paramount d. optional 4. After experiencing ……………………. Kevin learned how to offer support and understanding to others who are struggling. a. vitality b. legacy c. adversity d. strategy 5 . Because Ben was in a ……………………..mood, he carefully considered his true motives. a. resourceful b. genuine c. notable d. reflective (Grammar): C. Underline the phrases and then write the w o r d i t modifies: 1. Finally, I bought a chest for tools. (……………..) 2. Fins on fish can injure angler. 3. He needed words of encouragement. (……………..) (………………) 4. For many years people have sought the lost continent Atlantis. (…………..) 5. Some people claim it was situated off the Spanish coast. (……..……….) (Writing): G. Write 6 sentences using different types of phrases talking about sports: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
