Grade 9 Mr.

Ahmed Cheniour

Final Exam Worksheet booklet – Writing – KEY

Adverbs:

Underline the adverb or adverbs in each sentence.

1. Slowly, Marcus made his way to the front of the train.

2. Your business with Carol is altogether private.

3. Gillian is the player who most frequently scores.

4. The votes cast in the third precinct were counted early.

5. The frightened rabbit never knew I only wanted to take its picture.

6. Mr. Hernandez caught some bass and perch today in Silver Lake

7. The runaway colt has not been seen lately.

8. Mr. Wilson usually hires students during the summer.

9. Cooper was startled enough to scream.

10. Next, our class wholeheartedly applauded the speaker.

Complete each sentence by adding an adverb that answers the question

indicated:

1. Put the football _there_, where no one will trip over it. (where?)

2. We were _partially/fully_ paid back out of the club treasury. (to what degree?)

3. Mr. Li promised we would work on the algebra _tomorrow/later_. (when?)

4. If the patient doesn’t receive the medicine _soon/now_, he will be in great danger.

(when?)
Complete each sentence by adding the adverb in the form indicated.

1. Kayla swam _more frequently_ than her sister. (frequently, comparative)

2. Stephanie seemed _ truly_ grateful for all the gifts she received. (truly, positive)

3. The liquid in the third beaker bubbled _most rapidly_ of all. (rapidly, superlative)

4. If you trained harder, you could ride _ faster_. (fast, comparative)

5. The A group performed badly, but the E group did _worst_ of all. (badly, superlative)

Prepositions

Circle the prepositions in each sentence. Sentences can have more than one
preposition. If the sentence has no prepositions, circle nothing.

1. Roberto Clemente was also the most feared defensive outfielder of his time

2. He led the league in throwing out base runners five times.

3. Hispanic players faced prejudice from both teammates and fans.

4. Clemente’s concern for others cost him his life.

5. Many Americans were still uncomfortable with foreign-sounding names.

6. Keith visited the island during the rainy season.

7. Roberto Clemente was one of the greatest baseball players ever.

8. Clemente began his career playing softball for the Santruce Cangrejeros.

9. He batted and threw right-handed throughout his career.

10. He batted .362 in the 1960 and the 1971 World Series.

Conjunctions:

Fill the blanks with the appropriate preposition from the box:

1. We have to wait _ for _ the bus to arrive.

2. The cat is hiding _ below _ the table.

3. I stayed awake _ until _ midnight to finish my homework.

4. She’s been working here _ for _ five years.

5. They are planning to go to the concert _ on _ Saturday.

6. Please be _ on _ time for the meeting.

7. He left the house early _ in _ the morning.

8. The plane took off _ at _ 8:00 AM.

9. You should complete the project _ within _ the end of the month.

10. They walked _ up _ the hill to see the view.

11. She’s looking _ for _ a new job.

12. The package will be delivered _ within _ two days.

Circle the conjunctions. In the blank write coord. if the conjunction is coordinating.
Write corr. if the conjunction is correlative. Write sub. if the conjunction is
subordinate.

1. _ sub._ We will leave for vacation as soon as the tickets arrive.

2. _ corr._ Neither Sasha nor her brother could locate the car.

3. _ coord._ We will visit Washington, D.C., or Williamsburg, Virginia, in June.

4. _ corr._ Both Jason and Eric made the basketball team.

5. _ sub._ The fans were quiet until the golfer putted.

6. _ corr._ Not only did Maria win, but she also broke her record.

7. _ sub._ In soccer, as long as you head the ball properly, it will not hurt you.

8. _ sub._ Wherever the divers went, they found a treasure.

 9. _ coord._ The storm intensified, but the hikers continued their journey.

10. _ corr._ Just as radar works by sending out signals, so does sonar.

Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates

Draw one line under the simple subject and two lines under the simple
predicate of each sentence below.

1. Our family traveled through Africa last summer.

2. He drove the van to a nearby game preserve.

3. The guide loaded us into a huge old van.

4. Unfortunately, the ancient vehicle lacked good shock absorbers.

5. The driver slowed the van to a stop.

6. The lions were snoozing in the sun.

7. A zebra herd cautiously passed the sleeping lions.

8. Suddenly, several passengers spotted a giraffe and several lions.

9. Mom shot a whole roll of film at just that one location.

10.Maybe we can return to this serene spot next year.

Supply a simple subject for each of the sentences below by writing a noun or a
pronoun in the blank

1. My _ Brother _ rushed outside to find the animals.

2. Soon the _ sky _ darkened.

3. _ We _ heard the sounds of the storm distinctly

4. The_ dogs _ were barking like crazy

5. My _ parents _ worried about their families a few miles upstate.

Complete Subjects and Complete Predicates

Draw a vertical line (|) between the complete subject and the complete predicate.

1. A box of old letters | was found in the trunk.

2. Gabriella | will take her science project to the fair.
3. Miguel’s bicycle | was stolen from the school bike rack.
4. We | are learning about the Arctic tundra in geography.
5. Three of the high-school classes | planned a community project.
6. That television drama | was very unrealistic.
7. Forty Canada geese | landed on the lawn.
8. The lovely old oak | came down in the storm.
9. My cousin | called me long distance last night.
10. The pilot | landed the stricken jet in a field

Underline each lowercase letter that should be capitalized. Strike through ( Ɇ)

each capitalized letter that should be lowercase.

1. Kara’s oil Portraits resemble the paintings of grandma Moses.

2. The ending was corny, complete with a rendition of “Home On The Range.”
3. While in France, we must visit the eiffel tower.
4. Have you ever been to Yellowstone national park?
5. His accent was a musical mixture of english and italian.
6. Is the mississippi river one of the borders of Illinois?
7. Consuelo hopes to get a Basketball scholarship at the university of North Carolina.
8. Chariot races were regular features at Circus maximus in Ancient Rome.
9. I read an article about Sports Cars in last month’s Car and Driver magazine.
10.The Empire state building was once the tallest building in the world.

Write a 180-200 word essay talking about one of the following topics:
1) Write a letter to your school administration where you detail the things you like and
like to have more of, the things you dislike and want to get rid of, and give suggestions
on what you want in your school.

24 October 2024

Al Muraabba, Riyadh, KSA

Dear School Administration,

I am writing to share some thoughts about our school. First, I would like to say that I really
enjoy the football tournament. It brings everyone together and is so much fun! The
computer lab is great, and I love that we can learn new skills there. We also have some
amazing teachers who are both nice and smart. The trips and extracurricular activities are
exciting, and I hope we can have more of them.

However, there are a few things I believe can improve. The canteen is too expensive and
doesn't offer many choices. Also, the administration sometimes feels uncooperative, and
the rules are a bit too strict. Our schedule is badly managed, and many classes have old,
broken equipment. It’s also hard to focus when the AC isn’t working well. Lastly, our
stadium is too small for all the students who want to play.

I suggest we fix the broken equipment, improve the AC, and offer more affordable food
options. Thank you for considering my suggestions!

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

2) Talk about a trip you have been on, talk about all the fun leisure activities
you took part in, the best and worst parts of your vacation, and all the
highlights.

This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to visit the UK, and it was an unforgettable
trip! One of the first things I did was visit London. I got to see Big Ben, Buckingham Palace,
and the famous London Eye, which gave me an incredible view of the city. I also loved
exploring the museums, especially the Natural History Museum, which was filled with cool
dinosaur exhibits.

The best part of my vacation was visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour. As a huge fan of the
movies, seeing the sets, costumes, and props up close was like a dream come true! I also
enjoyed taking a boat ride along the River Thames and having a classic fish and chips
meal.

However, the worst part of the trip was the weather. It rained a lot, and we had to change
some of our outdoor plans. But even with the rain, I still had a fantastic time.

Overall, the UK was filled with exciting experiences, and I can't wait to visit again!

3) write an essay explaining the reasons behind pollution and what we can do to save
the planet from its dangers.

Pollution is a serious issue that affects our planet in many harmful ways. One of the main
reasons behind pollution is human activity. Factories release harmful gases and chemicals
into the air, causing air pollution. Cars and other vehicles also add to this by emitting
exhaust fumes that make the air dirty and unhealthy to breathe. Another major cause of
pollution is the improper disposal of waste, which leads to land and water pollution. Plastic
waste, in particular, often ends up in oceans, harming marine life.

To save the planet from the dangers of pollution, we need to take action. First, we can
reduce our carbon footprint by using more eco-friendly transportation methods like biking,
walking, or using electric cars. Another solution is to use renewable energy sources, such
as solar or wind power, instead of relying on fossil fuels. We also need to recycle and
reduce waste as much as possible to prevent more pollution in landfills and oceans.

Lastly, raising awareness and educating others about the importance of protecting the
environment can inspire more people to take action. By working together, we can reduce
pollution and create a healthier planet for future generations.