St. Vincent Academy of Larena Siquijor Inc.
Diocesan Catholic School
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST
ENGLISH – 10
SY: 2019-2020
Name: _____________________________ Date: ____________________
Section: ____________________________ Score: ___________________
I. Each word has a particular function to perform in expressing a thought, and all words are
classified according to its function into eight classes of Parts of Speech. Identify the function to
what Parts of Speech are/is the underlined word/s in each sentence.
___________________1. The boy and girl were holding hands as they crossed the bridge to on the way
to town.
___________________2. She loves watching movies, especially if they are comedies.
___________________3. The teacher reads a book to her students then asks them questions about the
story.
___________________4. It was quite windy that night so we just stayed at home.
___________________5. Debbie regularly swims here while Bobby and Audrey always loved fishing
by the lake.
___________________6. Woah! that feels wonderful.
___________________7. If they were older, they could go to the party.
___________________8. Lisa is wearing a sleeveless shirt today. This soup is not edible.
___________________9. Take your mobile with you in case you miss the bus.
___________________10. Linda’s hair is gorgeous.
II. Identify the modifier in each sentence below. Underline the modifier and write the word it
modifies on the space provided before the number.
___________________1. I am feeling really good about myself today.
___________________2. I feel really happy on Sunday mornings.
___________________3. She was upset that her gifts did not arrive on time.
___________________4. It was a boring Monday in school.
___________________5. We are running fast today.
___________________6. About two hundred students will graduate in March.
___________________7. In preparing my lessons, I always read very carefully all the instructions.
___________________8. The students were punished severely.
___________________9. Glass is used for decorative purposes.
___________________10. The program will be held tomorrow afternoon.
III. Identify the Verbals used in the following underlined words in each
sentence. Write
your answer on the given space before a number.
__________________1. Mrs. Jones went to the grocery store to buy some fresh pastry.
__________________2. Bill’s parents were disappointed with his failing grades.
__________________3. Fascinated by his new toy, Johnny could not stop for lunch.
__________________4. Succeeding at school is not always easy.
__________________5. Seeing is believing.
__________________6. All our vehicles have telephones that enable drivers to
announce their
arrival.
__________________7. Child safety seats are 70 percent effective in preventing
deaths and
serious injuries.
__________________8. Unfortunately, their favourite movie was not available, but the
children
still had fun playing games.
__________________9. His passion was sailing.
__________________10. Training is essential.
__________________11. Bicycle Safety Programs provide information and resources
about
improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
__________________12. People need to walk because it improves their quality of life.
__________________13. Struggling against the high winds, the rescue team managed
to
retrieve the exhausted dog from the rushing current.
__________________14. Federal and state officials who represent the truck and bus
industry
are expected to testify.
__________________15. Paris is clearly the place to be for a spring vacation.
Good Luck and God Bless!!!
