Mr. Nicholas Yee Shong
Taylor’s Private Academy
Date:__________
Name: _____________________________
English A End of Term
Section A
Write the correct letter to each question in the UNDERLINED SPACE. (1mk each)
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Identify the noun phrase in this sentence: ____
The shiny red car sped down the highway.
a) shiny red
b) sped down the highway
c) The shiny red car
d) down the highway
Which sentence contains a noun phrase? ____
a) She runs every morning.
b) The book on the table is mine.
c) When the sun rises, it is beautiful.
d) They laughed loudly.
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a noun phrase: ____
a) Quickly ran to the store.
b) A bouquet of flowers was delivered yesterday.
c) Before the bell rings, I will leave.
d) She can sing beautifully.
What is the function of the noun phrase in this sentence: A big brown dog chased the cat. ____
a) Object
b) Subject
c) Verb
d) Adjective
Which of these is a complete noun phrase? ____
a) On the shelf
b) A basket of ripe, juicy apples
c) Walked to the park
d) The sky
Identify the adjective clause in this sentence: ____
The boy who won the race is my cousin.
a) The boy
b) who won the race
c) is my cousin
d) the race
What does the adjective clause modify in this sentence: The house, which is painted blue, belongs to my
uncle. ____
a) blue
b) house
c) painted
d) belongs
Complete the sentence with an appropriate adjective clause: ____
The movie __________ kept me on the edge of my seat.
a) which is an action film
b) was fantastic
c) in the theater
d) I watched yesterday
Which sentence has the correct placement of an adjective clause? ____
a) The man bought a car who lives next door.
b) The man who lives next door bought a car.
Mr. Nicholas Yee Shong
Taylor’s Private Academy
Date:__________
Name: _____________________________
c) A car who lives next door was bought by the man.
d) The car bought a man who lives next door.
10. Which is an independent clause? ____
a) When she sings
b) Because it was raining
c) She loves to paint.
d) Although he worked hard
11. Identify the independent clause in this sentence: ____
Although it was late, we continued watching the movie.
a) Although it was late
b) We continued watching the movie
c) Watching the movie
d) It was late
12. What makes a clause independent? ____
a) It contains a subject and predicate and can stand alone.
b) It always begins with a conjunction.
c) It modifies a noun.
d) It is always part of a compound sentence.
13. Which sentence contains two independent clauses? ____
a) He likes coffee, and she prefers tea.
b) Because she was tired, she took a nap.
c) While we were waiting, it started to rain.
d) Walking through the park, we saw a dog.
14. Identify the independent clause in this sentence: ____
I went to the market after I finished work.
a) I went to the market
b) after I finished work
c) finished work
d) after
15. Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: ____
If it rains, we will stay indoors.
a) If it rains
b) we will stay indoors
c) stay indoors
d) it rains
16. Which is a compound sentence? ____
a) He went to the store, but it was closed.
b) Before we left, we locked the doors.
c) Running through the park, she tripped.
d) While it was raining, we stayed inside.
17. Identify the coordinating conjunction in this compound sentence: ____
She wanted to go to the concert, yet she had to work.
a) to
b) yet
c) she
d) had
18. What is the dependent clause in this sentence: ____
Whenever we visit, they prepare a special meal.
a) Whenever we visit
b) they prepare
c) prepare a special meal
d) a special meal
19. Complete this complex sentence: ____
She didn’t go to the party __________.
a) and she stayed home instead
b) but she wanted to
Mr. Nicholas Yee Shong
Taylor’s Private Academy
Date:__________
Name: _____________________________
c) because she had a lot of homework
d) she was tired
20. What type of word often begins a dependent clause? ____
a) Adjective
b) Conjunction
c) Pronoun
d) Verb
21. In the following paragraph, there are some punctuation errors. Read it insert the corrections WHERE
NECESSARY below each line. (9mks)
As the sun began to set casting a golden glow over the city skyline a sense of calm seemed to
settle over the bustling streets however the tranquility was short-lived as the distant sound of
sirens shattered the stillness echoing through the narrow alleys and towering buildings. People
paused momentarily some glancing toward the source of the noise while others continued with
their routines unfazed by the commotion around them it was a scene that perfectly captured the
contradictions of urban life where serenity and chaos coexist in a delicate balance.
Section B
In the letter of complaint ON THE NEXT PAGE, insert the
missing details and ensure that the letter is complete
with ALL of the required elements of a proper, FORMAL
letter of complaint.
Mr. Nicholas Yee Shong
Taylor’s Private Academy
Section C
There are TWO parts in this section. Answer BOTH.
Date:__________
Name: _____________________________
Mr. Nicholas Yee Shong
Taylor’s Private Academy
Date:__________
Name: _____________________________
PART ONE
Read the following two extracts and answer the questions that follow about the short story “Taste”
Extract 1
“I doubt if any of you know the real art of wine tasting,” Richard Pratt said, smiling at the
guests around the dinner table. “It is, I assure you, an art.” He took a sip from his glass, held it
in his mouth, then suddenly tipped his head back and let the wine trickle down his throat.
“Delightful!” he murmured. “Absolutely delightful!”
Mike Schofield, the host, leaned forward eagerly. “Come on, Richard, try guessing what it is. If
you can name it, I’ll give you... well, what shall we say? I’ll give you my daughter’s hand in
marriage!”
There was a burst of laughter around the table, but Richard Pratt didn’t laugh. He was studying
the wine. He looked at it closely, sniffed it, then took another sip. “It’s a claret,” he said, “and a
good one.”
1. What does Richard Pratt claim about wine tasting?
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2. What does the word "claret" refer to in this context?
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3. How does Richard Pratt demonstrate his confidence in his wine-tasting skills?
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4. What can you infer about Mike Schofield’s personality from his wager?
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5. What is the tone of the conversation at the dinner table during this excerpt?
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6. Why do you think Richard Pratt doesn’t laugh at Mike Schofield’s joke?
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7. What might happen if Richard Pratt guesses the wine correctly?
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Mr. Nicholas Yee Shong
Taylor’s Private Academy
Date:__________
Name: _____________________________
Extract 2
“Wait a minute!” Mike Schofield said, a sly grin spreading across his face. “I just remembered
something!” He reached into his pocket and pulled out a folded piece of paper. “Before dinner, I
wrote down the name of the wine and sealed it in this envelope. Just for fun!” He handed the
envelope to his wife. “Would you open it and read it out loud?”
Mrs. Schofield took the envelope, opened it, and read the name. There was a gasp. Richard
Pratt’s face turned pale. His hand, which had been steady a moment before, began to tremble.
For a split second, he looked as though he might protest, but then he slumped back in his chair.
“Well,” he muttered. “Well, well, well.”
8. What does the word "protest" mean in this context?
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9. How does Richard Pratt’s reaction reveal his emotional state?
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10. Why might Richard Pratt have turned pale after hearing the name of the wine?
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11. How might the phrase “a sly grin spreading across his face” hint at the outcome?
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12. What might happen to the relationship between Mike Schofield and Richard Pratt after this
event?
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PART TWO
In "Taste", a short story by Roald Dahl, a dinner party turns into a tense and surprising game.
Mike Schofield, the cheerful host, invites Richard Pratt, a well-known wine expert, to his home.
Pratt, who is very proud of his skill, claims he can identify any wine just by tasting it. During the
meal, Mike jokingly offers a bet: if Pratt can name the wine being served, he will win a special
prize—Mike’s daughter’s hand in marriage.
Mr. Nicholas Yee Shong
Taylor’s Private Academy
Date:__________
Name: _____________________________
The guests laugh, but Pratt takes the challenge seriously. Confident in his ability, he sips the
wine, studies it carefully, and finally announces what he believes is the correct name. The
atmosphere at the table becomes tense as everyone waits to find out if he’s right.
To settle the bet, Mike reveals that he had written the name of the wine earlier and sealed it in an
envelope. When the envelope is opened, it proves that Pratt was wrong. But that’s not all—Mike
realizes that Pratt had tried to cheat by secretly taking the wine’s label before dinner.
This story is both funny and serious, showing how pride and dishonesty can lead to
embarrassment. It encourages readers to think about the importance of being honest and
humble, even when you think you know everything.
Read the above summary on the short story “Taste” and write a 75-100 word reflection on the
story. Be sure to state :
i) What you learned from the story
ii) How did the story’s characters make you feel
iii) What lessons did you take away after reading the story
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