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I. Instructions: Encircle the letter of the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence.
1.The storm destroyed several houses along the coast.
a) noun b) pronoun c) verb d) adverb
2.She gracefully walked onto the stage and began to perform.
a) noun b) pronoun c) verb d) adverb
3.They could not believe what had happened during the game.
a) noun b) pronoun c) verb d) adverb
4.The committee discussed the proposal for over an hour.
a) noun b) pronoun c) verb d) adverb
5.Success often requires hard work and dedication.
a) noun b) pronoun c) verb d) adverb
6.The students arrived early to prepare for their presentation.
a) noun b) pronoun c) verb d) adverb
7.After the meeting, he returned to his office in silence.
a) noun b) pronoun c) verb d) adverb
8.She believes that everyone deserves a second chance.
a) noun b) pronoun c) verb d) adverb
9.We visited the museum to see the ancient artifacts.
a) noun b) pronoun c) verb d) adverb
10.The dog barked loudly at the delivery truck.
a) noun b) pronoun c) verb d) adverb
II.Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
Many people believe that success happens overnight, but, it is the result of consistent effort and patience.
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, failed over a thousand times before he finally succeeded. He
once said, “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” His story reminds us that
determination is more important than talent alone. True achievement often requires facing failure, learning from
mistakes, and trying again with new ideas.
11.What is the main idea of the passage?
a) Talent is more important than hard work.
b) Failure should be avoided at all costs.
c) Success is achieved through effort and perseverance.
d) Edison was lucky to invent the light bulb.
12.What does Edison’s quote suggest about failure?
a) It should be ignored.
b) It’s part of the learning process.
c) It happens to lazy people.
d) It only happens to inventors.
13.Which word best describes Edison’s attitude toward failure?
a) Fearful
b) Patient
c) Proud
d) Discouraged
14.What lesson does the author want the reader to learn?
a) Inventing is difficult.
b) Mistakes should never happen.
c) Success takes time and effort.
d) People shouldn’t try unless they’re talented.
15.What does the word “consistent” most likely mean in the sentence: “success is the result of consistent effort
and patience”?
a) Random
b) Weak
c) Repeated and steady
d) Quick and easy
III. Write a short composition 100–150 words on the topic below. Make sure your writing has an introduction,
body, and conclusion. Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Topic:
“Describe a time you faced a challenge and how you overcame it.”
Answer Key
1.a) noun – storm
2.d) adverb – gracefully
3.b) pronoun – They
4.c) verb – discussed
5.a) noun – Success
6.d) adverb – early
7.b) pronoun – he
8.c) verb – believes
9.a) noun – museum
10.d) adverb – loudly
11.c) Success is achieved through effort and perseverance.
12. b) It’s part of the learning process.
13.b) Patient
14.c) Success takes time and effort.
15.c) Repeated and steady
