ENGLISH REVISION SHEET. FIRST TERM AY Grade 4. Part A: Reading Comprehension

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1 ENGLISH REVISION SHEET Name: FIRST TERM AY Grade 4 Date: Grade & Section: Teacher: Part A: Reading Comprehension A. Direction: Read the article below then answer the questions that follow: "Anne," cried Mary, still at her window, "there is Mrs. Clay, I am sure, standing under the colonnade, and a gentleman with her. I saw them turn the corner from Bath Street just now. They seemed deep in talk. Who is it? Come, and tell me. Good heavens! I recollect. It is Mr. Elliot himself." "No," cried Anne, quickly, "it cannot be Mr. Elliot, I assure you. He was to leave Bath at nine this morning, and does not come back till tomorrow." As she spoke, she felt that Captain Wentworth was looking at her, the consciousness of which vexed and embarrassed her, and made her regret that she had said so much, simple as it was. Mary, resenting that she should be supposed not to know her own cousin, began talking very warmly about the family features, and protesting still more positively that it was Mr. Elliot, calling again upon Anne to come and look for herself, but Anne did not mean to stir, and tried to be cool and unconcerned. Her distress returned, however, on perceiving smiles and intelligent glances pass between two or three of the lady visitors, as if they believed themselves quite in the secret. It was evident that the report concerning her had spread, and a short pause succeeded, which seemed to ensure that it would now spread 1

2 farther. "Do come, Anne" cried Mary, "come and look yourself. You will be too late if you do not make haste. They are parting; they are shaking hands. He is turning away. Not know Mr. Elliot, indeed! You seem to have forgotten all about Lyme." To pacify Mary, and perhaps screen her own embarrassment, Anne did move quietly to the window. She was just in time to ascertain that it really was Mr. Elliot, which she had never believed, before he disappeared on one side, as Mrs. Clay walked quickly off on the other; and checking the surprise which she could not but feel at such an appearance of friendly conference between two persons of totally opposite interest, she calmly said, "Yes, it is Mr. Elliot, certainly. He has changed his hour of going, I suppose, that is all, or I may be mistaken, I might not attend;" and walked back to her chair, recomposed, and with the comfortable hope of having acquitted herself well. Questions: 1. Anne does not believe it is Mr. Elliot whom Mary sees from the window because: a. Mary does not know what Mr. Elliot looks like. b. Mr. Elliot was to have left Bath earlier that day. c. It was highly unlikely that Mr. Elliot would be a friend of Mrs. Clay. d. Marry was sure that he was not Mr. Elliot. 2. Anne obviously knows Mr. Elliot quite well for all the following reasons EXCEPT: a. She has knowledge of his travel plans. b. She shows discomfort at Mary spotting him. c. She is sensitive to what the other ladies might know. d. She had been speaking about Mr. Elliot to others in the room. 3) Anne finally goes to the window because: a. She knows in her heart that it really is Mr. Elliot. b. She wishes to prove Mary wrong. c. She wishes to calm Mary and cover up her own lack of composure. d. Mary is creating a fuss in front of the others in the room. 2

3 4) From what occurs it can be inferred that Anne: a. Couldn t care less about Mr. Elliot. b. Had not known Mr. Elliot long enough to recognize him. c. Is attracted to Mr. Elliot. d. Is uncomfortable at Mr. Elliot s behavior. e. C and D together. Reading Informational Text B. Direction: Read the given text and answer the questions that follow: The Incredible Machine! Everyone has a favorite attraction at an amusement park, and I am no different. However, unlike most people who seem to prefer rollercoaster, my favorite ride is a little gentler. Every time I go to Coney Island, Navy Pier, or the Santa Monica Pier, I absolutely have to ride the Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel is simple and yet also quite complex. That is, riding it is easy, but how it works is complicated. A series of carts are attached to a wheel, which is attached to a rim. That rim rotates vertically around an axis, and gravity keeps the carts upright. As simple as the ride seems, only advanced engineers can make safe and fun Ferris wheels. What It Lacks in Thrills: While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a rollercoaster, it is still very exciting. The fact of being high in the air makes it so much more entertaining than a lot of rides. I mean, how often do you hang from that high up in daily life? Nevertheless, I have to admit, I don t seek Ferris wheels out because of their excitement. Rather, I find them very relaxing. At the top of the Ferris wheel, you get beautiful sights of the park. You also get a sense of calm that you don t get in the hustle and bustle of the park below. Additionally, Ferris wheels are also gorgeous to look at when they are lit up at night. In fact, the original Ferris wheel was designed as much to be seen as to be ridden. 3

4 It happened at the World s Fair: The first Ferris wheel was made by and named after George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. He designed it for the Chicago World s Fair in It was the tallest attraction there, standing 264 feet high. However, visitors to the fair were impressed by the size of the ride as well as the mechanics of it. In 1893, anything that was not turned by hand was considered a sight to see. And the wheel, which was a machine, was truly incredible to see. Further, as one visitor put it, the wheel was amazing because it seemed to be missing support. That is, it did not look like it could stand on its own. And yet it did and even rotated! They Keep Reaching Higher and Higher: Ferris wheel technology has only improved since then. Most of today s Ferris wheels are much larger than that first one. The largest in the world is the "Singapore Flyer," which stands slightly taller than twice what Ferris s did! Today, the Ferris wheel is the most common amusement park ride. But that does not mean you should take them for granted. Instead, be thankful for Ferris invention. The next time you re at an amusement park, don t just look up at the impressive wheel in the sky on your way to a newer attraction. Take it for a spin! Questions: Direction:Circle the correct option with each question to show your answer: 1) As used in paragraph 1, the word attraction most nearly means: A. sense B. Park C. ride D. vision 2) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best antonym for complex? A. impressive B. beautiful C. exciting D. simple 4

5 4) What does the author like best about Ferris wheels? A. the impressive engineering and beauty of them B. the excitement and thrills they guarantee C. the beautiful sights and relaxation they allow D. the fact that most amusement parks have one 5) According to the passage, the Ferris wheel was originally designed for: A. Coney Island B. the world s fair C. Disneyworld D. Singapore 6) This passage was most likely written to: A. describe the author s favorite amusement park rides B. explain the original design of Ferris wheels and how they work today C. describe the history of Ferris wheels and why they are so popular D. explain the history of Ferris wheels and why the author likes them. 7) Using information in the passage, the reader can understand that the tallest Ferris wheel in the world is: A. under 250 feet tall B. between 250 and 500 feet tall C. between 500 and 750 feet tall D. over 750 feet tall 8) In paragraph 2, the narrator says, "As simple as the ride seems, only advanced engineers can make safe and fun Ferris wheels." Can you think of any other machines that seem simple but actually are not? List at least two and explain why they are not actually simple? 5

6 9) In paragraph 3, the narrator says, While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a rollercoaster, it is still very exciting." Can you think of any other machines that are not "thrilling" but still exciting? 10) In the final section of the passage, we learn how Ferris wheels "keep reaching higher and higher." This seems to be a common trend among the developers of modern technology. What makes us want to continually strive to create something bigger and better? Is this good? Discuss Part B. Vocabulary a. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined words. Circle the letter of your answer: 1. I have a dream that I will be successful in achieving my goals. A. hope B. scope C. idea D. reality 2. Our religion does not allow us to do injustice with anyone. A. unevenness B. uneasiness C. unfairness D. unearthliness 6

7 3. If a person glances out your classroom window pane, what might that person see? A. marks B. quick look C. signature D. corrections 4. Could a shopping mall be built in an unspoiled place? A. challenging B. not changed by people C. battle D. rocky b. Use the following words in your own sentences to explain their meaning: Observe: Memorable: Yearning: Part C: Phonics and Spellings 1. Which of the following word does not have O short and long vowels? A. wheel B. fellow C. known 7

8 2. Which of the words below has O consonant long e vowel? A. wrote B. penguin C. pen D. pin 3. Circle the word that contains the phonic sound /e/ and spelled as ea : gleam meet team we Yes steam me red 4. Choose the correct word from the word bank given below and write it on the line with each sentence to complete its meaning: wait weight peek peak heel heal 1. I had to for twenty minutes for the bus to arrive. 2. The of the box is 10kg. 3. You have to reach to gain the 4. I out of the window. 5. The wound had begun to. 6. He turned on one and stalked toward the house. Part D: Language 1-Underline the simple subject and circle the complete predicate: A. The cake had been baking for almost an hour. B. We are going to the art museum. C. The baby is taking a nap. D. The fundraiser had been a great success. E. Mom did enjoy the game a lot. 8

9 2-Write (c) for complete sentence and (f) for fragment: 1. John waited for the bus all morning. 2. John waited for the bus all morning in the rain last Tuesday. 3. Because his car was in the shop. 4. After the rain stops. 5. When you finally take the test. 6. Since you asked. 7. If you want to go with me. 3-Identify the kind of each sentence as mentioned in the box then write it on the given line to complement each sentence: Exclamatory Imperative Declarative Interrogative 1. You re a good man, Charlie Brown. 2. Watch for oncoming traffic. 3. Respond immediately. 4. Please lower your voice. 5. Meet me at the town square. Oh, my goodness, I won! 6. Suddenly, a bear appeared in my path! 7. This is the best day of my life! 8. Is it snowing? 9. Have you had breakfast? 4. The given nouns are all in their plural forms. Write them in their singular forms on the given line with each word: 1. roses: 2. boys: 3. families: 4. potatoes: 5. wives: 6. photos: 9

10 7. children: 8. boxes: 9. fish: 10. feet: 5. underline the proper nouns and circle the common nouns: 1. Let s go to San Francisco. 2. My teacher starts work before sunup. 3. Mr. Bell seems to understand what students need. 4. I think that s a planet, not a star. 5. I can see Jupiter tonight. 6. He s always hanging out with his friend 7. He never goes anywhere without Sarah. 8. There are a lot of important documents in the archives. 9. There are many important documents at The Library of Congress. Part E: Writing Direction: If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be and why? Think carefully and write to express your thoughts in your own words: 10

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