First Grading Test in ENGLISH

Name: ___________________________________________________ Score: _______________

Test I. Decide whether the words in bold are subjects, direct objects or indirect
objects

1. She sent her friend an email .

2. Sally will help you with your housework.
3. Where did you put the keys?
4. He gave them a bag full of money.
5. Alice wrote a book on the French revolution .
6. I need your help.
7. He offered her a flower.
8. My father bought us a new TV set.
9. John sold me his car.
10. I wish you good luck

Test II. Identify the missing noun to complete the sentence. The list of words
which are adjectives, verb or nouns are given below for your reference to offer
clues.

strong waste safe cruel wicked

poor pilgrim child dark please

1. He is a man of ______________________.
2. The people in this part of the country live in ________________________.
3. ____________________ to animals is a punishable offense.
4. He is on a __________________________ to Mecca.
5. I have great ______________________ to welcome you.
6. _________________ is the best period of one’s life.
7. ___________________should always be avoided.
8. As a parent my children’s __________________ is of utmost importance to me.
9. As the sun went below the horizon ________________ enveloped the planet.
10. There is no end to his _______________________.
Test III. The underlined words are the nouns. Choose the letter of the correct uses
as provided below. Use CAPITAL LETTERS.

A. Subject E. direct object

B. Appositive F. indirect object
C. Direct address G. objective complement
D. Linking verb complement H. object of preposition

________ 1. Peter’s father, Mr. Smith, helped me with my project.

________ 2. Red ball rolled into the street.
________ 3. She baked Mr. Smith a pie.
________ 4. Joan’s sister, Sandy left the room.
________ 5. Michael Jackson was a great singer.
________ 6. The teacher told his students a story.
________ 7. The closest school is around the corner.
________ 8. John Kennedy, the president, was known for his eloquent and
inspirational speeches.
________ 9. The Professor assigned the class 10 math problems.
________ 10. In his twenties, Mike became a business owner.
________ 11. My grandfather left Mike his old car.
________ 12. The tall boy has been our best player.
________ 13. Paul Newman, the famous American actor, directed many motions pictures.
________ 14. The coach named Mike most improved player this season.
________ 15. The car belongs to the brother of my neighbor.
________ 16. A famous singer-songwriter Prince grew up in Minnesota.
________ 17. The police has arrested the man who commit the homicide.
________ 18. The teacher wrote his parents a letter.
________ 19. The parents name the girl Sandy.
________ 20. Her favorite flowers, roses, don’t grow well in our area.
________ 21. The hurricane shattered our cities and villages.
________ 22. The bear hid behind the tree
.
________ 25. Despite a disappointing turnout, promoters said they are happy with the outcome.
________ 26. Crystals are minerals that come in various shapes.
________ 27. Should I buy a bicycle?
________ 28. The team appointed Echizen leader of our group project.