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English T1 Revision Sheet
Year 4
English
Term 2
REVISION SHEET
Name:…………………………………………
Year 4/………
Material covered for year 4 (Term 2)
Reading comprehension +
Vocab
Grammar
Writing
Resources
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Unit 4
Unit 5
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Contractions
Quantifiers
Affixes
Subordinating conjunctions
Direct and indirect
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Explanation texts
Unit 6
Writing a story
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1- Vocabulary
(imitate- fearsome- drowsily – at a loss of words – mole – gifted away – fit for – products
– convinced – smeared – ditty – bear – tons – odd – grins – secure – gobble up – strand –
chambers- colony – ideal – collapse - tunnels – scaly – moist – slyly – vegetation –
eagerly- grumpy – triumphantly – wasps – revenge – greedy – shreds -supper )
Q1- Match the word with its meaning by writing the letter beside the word:
1- imitate
a- falling to the ground
2- fearsome
b- smile
3- drowsily
c- given away
4- mole
d- scary
5- gifted away
e- sleepily
6- odd
d- skin mark
7- greedy
e-small strips
8-shreds
f-wanting more than you need
9- collapse
g- weird
10- grins
h- to copy
11- ideal
a- eating fast
12- vegetation
b- a bunch of plants
13- wasps
c- rooms
14- chambers
d-perfect
15- gobble up
e- an insect that stings
Q2- Circle the odd one out
1. Tunnels – rooms – pathways
2. Grins – smiles – crying
3. Tons – a lot – tiny
4. Eagerly - excitedly – sadly
5. Moist – damp – dry
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Q3- Choose the correct word to complete the sentence :
1- The hungry bear would _______ all the honey in minutes.
a) strand
b) gobble up
c) smear
d) collapse
2- The thief moved _______ through the dark tunnels, trying not to make any noise.
a) eagerly
b) triumphantly
c) slyly
d) grumpily
3- The _______ snake slithered through the wet grass.
a) moist
b) odd
c) scaly
d) fearsome
4- The abandoned building's _______ were full of old furniture.
a) colonies
b) vegetation
c) chambers
d) shreds
5- After winning the race, she _______ held up the trophy.
a) drowsily
b) triumphantly
c) slyly
d) eagerly
6- The children watched _______ as the magician performed his tricks.
a) grumpily
b) eagerly
c) scaly
d) moist
7- The abandoned house was _______ for renovation.
a) ideal
b) revenge
d) ditty
c) colony
8- The _______ of books on her desk showed how much research she had done.
a) shreds
b) wasps
c) tons
9- After the boys attacked him, he wanted _______.
a) revenge
b) ditty
d) chambers
c) colony
d) products
10-The chef was _______ that his new recipe would be a success.
a) convinced
b) scaly
c) moist
d) greedy
Q4- Complete the following sentences from the words in brackets
(grumpy, smeared, ditty, fearsome, colony, at a loss of words, gifted away, sly , triumphantly , odd,
vegetation, gobble up, collapse)
1. The _______ old man sat alone on his porch, complaining about the noise.
2. The ant _______ was busy preparing for winter.
3. She was _______ when she saw all her birthday presents being _______ to others.
4. The walls were _______ with colorful paint after the children's art project.
5. He sang a happy little _______ while working in the garden.
6. The _______ wasps built their nest near the window.
7. The _______ fox waited until everyone was asleep before stealing the chicken.
8. The _______ little house stood at the end of the street. Thick _______ grew all around it.
9. When the storm came, everyone thought it would _______, but it remained standing.
10. The owner emerged _______ after the storm, ready to _______ his victory meal.
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Grammar
(Contractions - Quantifiers - Affixes - Subordinating conjunctions - Direct and indirect)
➢ Contractions
Q-1 Rewrite these sentences using contractions:
1. I am going to the park. ______________________________________
2. We are having lunch soon. ___________________________________
3. They will not come today. ___________________________________
4. She can not play the piano. ___________________________________
5. They are having a party.______________________________________
6. They have a big house. ______________________________________
7. She does not like playing football. _____________________________
8. She is not eating vegetables. __________________________________
9. The kids did not do the HW. __________________________________
10. The dog is eating its dinner. __________________________________
Q2- Fill in the blanks with the correct contractions:
Tom _______ (is not) feeling well today. He _______ (will not) go to school. His mom says _______ (she will)
take him to the doctor. _______ (It is) important to get better soon!
➢ Quantifiers
Q3- Correct the Mistakes:1. I don't have much friends. _______________________________________________
2. There are much books on the shelf. ________________________________________
3. She has little toys to play with. ___________________________________________
4. How many sugar do you want? ___________________________________________
5. There are few water in the bottle.__________________________________________
Q4-Complete the Story
Use many, much, few, or little to complete the story:
Tom had _______ friends at his new school. He spent _______ time alone during lunch break. After a _______
weeks, he joined the soccer team. Now he has _______ new friends, and there is very _______ time when he feels
lonely.
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Use many, much, few, or little:
1. There are _______ cookies left in the jar.
2. I have very _______ time to finish this project.
3. How _______ milk do we need to buy?
4. Only a _______ people know about this secret.
5. There is _______ traffic today.
➢ Affixes
Q6- Circle the root word in these words:
1. impossible
2. carefully
3. redoing
4. unhappy
5. pretest
6. darkness
Q7- Write (P) for prefix or (S) for suffix:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
____ -ment (in enjoyment)
____ un- (in unlock)
____ -ing (in playing)
____ re- (in repeat)
____ -ness (in kindness)
Q8- Add a prefix or suffix to the word in brackets to complete each sentence:
1. The boy was (care____________) with his new toy.
2. She (re____________) wrote her homework.
3. The puppy was (help_________________) in the garden.
4. It was an (un____________) usual day at school.
➢ Subordinating conjunctions
Q9- Underline the subordinating conjunction in each sentence:
1. I will go to the party if you come with me.
2. Although it was cold, we went swimming.
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3. The boy cried because he lost his toy.
4. When the bell rings, we can go home.
5. Since you're here, we can start the game.
Q10- Fill in the blanks with an appropriate subordinating conjunction from the box:
[although, because, when, if, since, while]
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
_______ it was raining, we went to the park.
I'll help you _______ you ask nicely.
The dog barks _______ someone knocks on the door.
_______ I was studying, my sister was playing.
We haven't seen him _______ last summer.
Q10- Join these pairs of sentences using the subordinating conjunction in brackets:
1. I went to bed. I was tired. (because)
2. We will play outside. It stops raining. (when)
3. I'll bring an umbrella. It might rain. (in case)
4. She ate breakfast. She went to school. (before)
5. He did his homework. He watched TV. (after)
➢ Direct and indirect speech
Q11- Circle the correct word in brackets for indirect speech:
1. "I am playing," said Tom. Tom said that he (am—was—is ) playing.
2. "I will study," said Mary. Mary said that she (will—would—is) study.
3. "I have a cat," said Ben. Ben said that he (have—has—had) a cat.
Q12- Match the direct speech with the correct indirect speech:
Direct Speech:
1. "I am tired," said Mary.
Indirect speech
a- Mary said that she was tired.
2. "I want an ice cream," said John.
b- John said that he wanted an ice cream.
3. "I will help you," said Dad.
c- Dad said that he would help me.
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Q13- Convert these direct speech sentences into indirect speech:
1. Tom said, "I play football." Tom said that ______________________________________________________
2. Sarah said, "I am reading a book." Sarah said that ________________________________________________
3. Peter said, "I will go to the park." Peter said that _________________________________________________
4. Emma said, "I love chocolate cake!" Emma said that ______________________________________________
5. Jack said, "I swim very well." Jack said that _____________________________________________________
Q14- These indirect speech sentences have mistakes; correct them:
1. Jane said that I am playing tennis.
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Bob said that he will go tomorrow.
________________________________________________________________________________
3. Mom said that she is cooking dinner.
______________________________________________________________________________
4. The teacher said that she finish the lesson.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Reading comprehension
How Plants Make Food: A Closer Look at Photosynthesis
(1) Plants are remarkable organisms that have the amazing ability to make their own food. Have
you ever wondered how they do it? Let's explore the fascinating process of photosynthesis and
uncover the secrets behind how plants produce their nourishment.
What is Photosynthesis?
(2) Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light
energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose. This process is crucial for the survival of
plants and ultimately supports life on Earth.
(3) Photosynthesis requires three main ingredients: sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Sunlight
provides the energy needed to drive the chemical reactions, while water and carbon dioxide are
the raw materials used to produce glucose.
The Role of Chlorophyll:
(4) Chlorophyll, the green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plant cells, plays a key role in
photosynthesis. It absorbs sunlight and initiates the process of converting light energy into
chemical energy.
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The Process:
(5) During photosynthesis, chlorophyll captures sunlight and uses it to split water molecules into
oxygen and hydrogen ions. The oxygen is released into the atmosphere as a byproduct, while the
hydrogen ions are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
The Importance of Glucose:
(6) Glucose is a simple sugar that serves as the primary source of energy for plants. It is used to
fuel various metabolic processes and is also stored as starch for future use.
Conclusion:
(7) In conclusion, photosynthesis is a complex yet essential process that enables plants to
produce their own food and release oxygen into the atmosphere. By harnessing the power of
sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, plants play a critical role in maintaining the balance of
ecosystems and sustaining life on Earth.
Answer the following questions:
A) Choose the correct answer:
1- What is the main function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
a) Absorbing sunlight and initiating the conversion of light energy into chemical energy.
b) Releasing oxygen into the atmosphere as a byproduct of the process.
c) Converting carbon dioxide into glucose using hydrogen ions.
2- What are the three main ingredients required for photosynthesis to occur?
a) Sunlight, water, and chlorophyll.
b) Sunlight, oxygen, and glucose.
c) Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
3- What is the primary function of glucose in plants?
a) Releasing oxygen into the atmosphere as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
b) Serving as the primary source of energy for plants.
c) Initiating the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.
4- What provides the energy needed to drive the chemical reactions during photosynthesis?
a) Carbon dioxide
b) Chlorophyll
c) Sunlight
5- What type of text is it?
a) Fable story
b) Fantasy story
c) Explanation Text.
6- This text is …
a) Non-fiction
b) Fiction
c) Non-Fiction Narrative
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B) Find the following in each paragraph
1- Paragraph 1
a) A word that means “charming and attractive” :
b) The antonym of the word “ hide” :
2- Paragraph 2: A word that means “important”: ________________________
3- Paragraph 3
a) A word that means ‘need’ :
4- Paragraph 4: the antonym of the word “ close/ end” :_________________________
5- Paragraph 5: subordinating conjunction:_____________
In the following table, tick the feature that you can find in that explanatory text, and give one
example if you find it.
Feature
✓ /
Example
Heading
It is split into
paragraphs
Language used
is in the
Present tense
Picture/
diagram
A hook in the
introduction
Subheading/
subtitles
A conclusion
How many?
Where?
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Writing
Writing 1 (Non-fiction)
Now it’s your turn to write an Explanation text about bees using the given information:
1- Types of bees: the common ones are Honeybees, bumblebees, and solitary bees.
2- Habitat: live in colonies. Beehives.
3- Life cycle: begins as an egg, then larva, pupa, and an adult bee.
4- Role of bees: collect nectar from flowers to make honey. Transfer pollen between flowers
to help them reproduce.
Writing 2 (Fiction)
Write your own fantasy story ..Before writing your own fantasy story, ask yourself the following
questions :
1- What magical object would you have in your fantasy story?
2- What would your character say?
3- What would your characters look like?
4- What would the setting of your fantasy story be like?
5–What would the plot of your story be?
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