GRAMMAR
1. What word has an error in the sentence below? Write its correct form.
The solution is long-term.
long term
A narrative device in which a storyteller gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
A. DEUX EX MACHINA
B. FORESHADOWING
C. IRONY
D. OXYMORON
B. FORESHADOWING
1. A silence so profound it feels overwhelmingly loud or intense.
Write in CAPITAL letter.
DEAFENING SILENCE
1. In what register is the letter below?
Hi Sara,
Sorry to bother you but I don't think I can attend the wedding because of work matters.
But if I finish the project early, which is very likely, I will book the earliest flight to catch up with post events.
Love,
Jess
INFORMAL
What part of a feature article is the excerpt below?
Rina is among many students in Cirebon who balance school responsibilities with family duties. This feature explores how young individuals manage their time, the challenges they face, and the support systems that help them succeed.
A. LEAD
B. NUT GRAPH
C. BODY
D. CONCLUSION
B. NUT GRAPH
2. Is the underlined word hyphenated correctly? Write YES if correct, and the correct answer if no.
One half of the cake was eaten.
YES
Where is the setting of The Monkey's Paw?
A. America, 1900
B. England, 1900
C. Ireland, 1900
D. Russia, 1900
B. England, 1900
2. An oxymoron that means something is so good that a negative word has to modify it.
Write in CAPITAL letter.
TERRIBLY GOOD
2. Based on our activities, what is a possible formal counterpart of 'START'?
8 Letters
COMMENCE
2. What is the best topic sentence for the paragraph?
_________________________________________________________. Volunteers help care for animals by feeding them and keeping their spaces clean. They also spend time with the animals, that according to them is one-of-a-kind moment.
A. Volunteering at an animal shelter is a rewarding experience.
B. There are so many ways you can volunteer in an animal shelter.
C. Stray animals need volunteers to survive.
A
3. Which has an error with hyphens?
A. It was a quickly paced race.
B. Seventy-five students attended the seminar.
C. They moved into a 100-year-old house.
D. Two-thirds of the team agreed.
D. Two-thirds of the team agreed.
Fractions are not hyphenated when used as nouns (subject).
Tip: if it's describing a noun beside it. then add a hyphen.
What type of irony is used below?
After tripping over his own shoelaces and landing face-first in the mud, Jake stood up and declared, "Well, that was graceful." As the rain began to pour, he added, "Perfect weather for a stroll."
A. VERBAL
B. SITUATIONAL
C. DRAMATIC
D. NEUTRAL
A. VERBAL
3. Discovered to be absent; the contradiction between.
Write in CAPITAL letter.
FOUND MISSING
3. Based on our activities, what is a possible formal counterpart of 'DEAL WITH'?
6 Letters
HANDLE
3. Correct the tense of the underlined word.
They will go to the park and played soccer.
4. How many apostrophe errors are there below?
The cat's were chasing their tail's in the garden. Meanwhile, tied in leashes the dog's barks echoed through the neighbor's yard.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Points are granted after the team cite, correct, and explain the errors. Contending teams can steal the point upon an error from the member.
Each team will only have one chance to explain.
ANSWER: D (4)
The cats were chasing their tails in the garden. Meanwhile, tied in leashes the dogs' barks echoed through the neighbor's yard.
What irony is used below?
After years of meticulous planning, the renowned wedding planner's own ceremony was derailed by a series of unforeseen mishaps. The event she had dreamed of became a textbook example of everything she advises clients to avoid.
A. VERBAL
B. SITUATIONAL
C. DRAMATIC
D. NEUTRAL
B. SITUATIONAL
Information that was once newsworthy but is now outdated.
Write in CAPITAL letter.
OLD NEWS
4. Based on our activities, what is a possible formal counterpart of 'THINK ABOUT'?
8 Letters
CONSIDER
4. Which has no tense consistency error?
A. I was reading a book when the phone rings.
B. He studies hard but failed the test.
C. She walks to school and eats breakfast there.
Study the underlined words. How many have apostrophe and hyphen errors?
The twenty five-year old car broke down during it's first long distance trip. He didn't check the vehicles oil level before starting the journey. Now, he's stranded on a poorly lit road with no cellphone service.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Points are granted after the team cite, correct, and explain the errors. Contending teams can steal the point upon an error from the member.
Each team will only have one chance to explain.
ANSWER: B (4)
The twenty-five-year-old car broke down during its first long-distance trip. He didn't check the vehicle's oil level before starting the journey. Now, he's stranded on a poorly lit road with no cellphone service.
What type of character is Mr. White?
A. static and flat
B. dynamic and round
C. static and round
D. dynamic and flat
Points are granted after the team explain their answer. Contending teams can steal the point upon an error from the member.
Each team will only have one chance to explain.
B. dynamic and round
Explanation:
Mr. White is considered a dynamic character because he undergoes a significant change throughout the story. Initially, he is curious and somewhat reckless, eager to test the monkey's paw and wish for fortune. However, after witnessing the devastating consequences of his wishes, including his son's death, he becomes cautious and grief-stricken.
A phrase indicating that two things are essentially the same despite apparent differences.
Write in CAPITAL letter.
SAME DIFFERENCE
5. Based on our activities, what is a possible formal counterpart of 'FIND OUT'?
10 Letters
DISCOVERED
5. Facts are most of the time written in the simple present tense. How can the underlined verbs in the encyclopedia excerpt be fixed? An underlined verb may NOT need to be changed.
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and certain other organisms transformed light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy will be captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds.
A. transform-is captured-to convert
B. will transform-will be captured- will convert
C. transformed- captured- converted