Maadi Narmer School Name: _______________________

Semi-International Division Class: ________________________

English Language Department Primary 4

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT (8)

Focus Skill: Sequence: Story Events
Read the passage. Then choose the best answer for each question.

Parade Day
On the day of the big parade, Ida and Frank woke up early. First, the twins got
dressed quickly. Then they began their morning chores around the house. Frank
started putting out the cereal for the family’s breakfast while Ida set the table.
They wanted to make sure that there were no excuses for being late to the
parade.
When she got downstairs, Mrs. Re was surprised to see the twins at work. The
family finished eating breakfast earlier than usual. Ida and Frank’s early work
had helped a great deal.
Next, it was time to drive downtown where they would watch the parade. The
traffic was heavy, and it was hard to find a parking spot. Finally, they were
ready to watch the parade. Ida and Frank had street side spots and were able
to see all the people and floats in the parade without any trouble. As the last
float passed the twins, they sighed. They could not wait until next year’s parade.

1. Which of the following events happens FIRST?

a) Ida and Frank watch the parade.
b) Mrs. Re is surprised to see the twins at work.
c) Ida and Frank start their morning chores.
d) Mrs. Re parks the car downtown.
2. What is Ida doing at the same time that Frank is putting out the cereal?
a) setting the table
b) getting dressed
c) waking up
d) watching the parade

3. What does the family do immediately after breakfast?

a) watch the parade
b) start the morning chores
c) get dressed
d) drive downtown

4. Which word is a signal that the family members have done everything they
need to do in order to watch the parade?
a) first
b) then
c) next
d) finally
 Spelling Lists 1 and 2
- Choose the sentence that has the underlined word misspelled. If none of the
underlined words are misspelled choose the answer (No Mistake):
1-
a) I'm counting the days till I see you again.
b) She cranid her neck to get a better view.
c) Keith had seemed moody all morning.
d) No Mistake.
2-
a) Chopping onions makes my eyes water.
b) The mirror was cracked and dirty.
c) She begged that she be allowed to go.
d) No Mistake.
3-
a) The glass slipped out of his hand.
b) Working without a plan is sailing without a compass.
c) The wood burned to ashes.
d) No mistake.

4-

a) The boy jumped on a moving truck.

b) I hope to go shoping on Saturday next.
c) She returned within an hour.
d) No mistake.
5-

a) I killed two hours watshing TV.

b) He pushed the chair aside.
c) I visited with him in San Francisco.
d) No mistake.

6-

a) The dog cringed at the sight of a snake.

b) I screemed and everyone stared.
c) He was scratching his mosquito bites.
d) No mistake.
7-
a) The two countries signed a non-aggression pact.
b) I returned back the book to her.
c) I visited with Raj in India.
d) No mistake
8-
a) The company owes its success to brand image.
b) The school is built of brik.
c) Cranberries have become a major cash crop.
d) No mistake
9-
a) We saw the broad ocean.
b) Careful you don't tread in that puddle.
c) The film had an exciting plut.
d) No mistake

10-
a) Is there anything else that you'd like?
b) The gram is a metric unit.
c) He is always chewing gum.
d) No mistake

11-
a) Her greatest dred was that she would lose her job.
b) Spend money like water.
c) he remembrance of past sorrow is joyful.
d) No mistake

12-
a) The play has a very simple plot.
b) Let me check your blood pressure.
c) We splid the wood into long thin pieces.
d) No mistake
13-
a) The strap of my bag is broken.
b) The stink of a scorpion is in its tail.
c) They had an awesome task ahead.
d) No mistake

14-
a) The house is enclosed with a high brick wall.
b) They made a pakt not to tell anyone.
c) Some types of wood split easily.
d) No mistake

15-
a) I cracked my head against the door.
b) The boys loved watching the soldiers on parade.
c) She crinjed at the sound of her own voice.
d) No mistake
Vocabulary Lists 1, 2 & 3
- Choose the correct answer:

1- I ---------------- my eyes when the scary scene came.

a-cringed b-craned c-begged d-averted

2- Are you------------------- me of eating your sandwich?

a-craning b-accusing c-annoying d-cringing

3- Dad was so angry during watching the match. He couldn’t hide his---------------
-------.

a-solemnly b-interrogation c-fury d-pact

4- The new president -----------------promises the people to do his duty.

a-accusingly b-solemnly c-cringed d-culinary

5- Kai was waiting for his ----------- in order to be able to meet his dad.

a-pensive b-consternation c-interrogation d-reminiscent

6- I -------------------- every time I remember the dentist’s tools.

a-cringed b-craned c-begged d-averted

7- Catherine was talking during the class, so Mr. John gave her a -------------- look.

a-solemnly b-stern c-serenely d-culinary

8- He ---------------- his neck out of the window to wave me goodbye.

a- begged b- averted c- cringed d- craned

9- My dad cooks, and he always show us his --------------- skills.

a- culinary b- vivid c- fury d- downcast

10- After watching this sad movie, Natasha felt--------------.

a- extensive b-reminiscent c-downcast d- serenely

11- I was filled with ------------------ before the exam.

a- cringe b- interrogation c- consternation d-accusation

12- The pink roses in this painting are so -----------.

a- stern b- vivid c- pensive d- reminiscent

13- She loves listening to music, so she has an ------------------- number of songs
on her mobile.

a- vivid b- pensive c- extensive d- downcast

14- I sat--------------- by the lake, enjoying the view.

a- pensive b- fury c- annoyed d- serenely

15- The unforgettable smell of fresh bread is----------- of my father’s bakery.

a- extensive b- queasy c- reminiscent d- venture

16- Jack looked --------------- as he was thinking of his math problem.

a- vivid b- solemnly c- extensive d- pensive

17- Our company will ------------- new members next year.

a- interrogate b- recruit c- cringe d- annoy

18- The match -------------- directly after the national anthem.

a- averted b- cringed c- commenced d- accused

19- My mom ---------------- the task of cleaning the room only on me.

a- annoyed b- foisted c- accused d- craned

20- My parents were so ------------------ when they heard the teachers’

comments.

a- begged b- averted c- cringed d- annoyed

Grammar

1- In which sentence below is all punctuated correct.

A. Is my teacher nice?
b. Eat your vegetables?
c. The squirrels gather hazelnuts!
d. My teacher is nice?

2- In which sentence below is all punctuated correct.

A. Is my teacher nice!
b. Do the squirrels gather hazelnuts?
c. The squirrels gather hazelnuts

d. Gather those hazelnuts?

3- In which sentence below is all punctuated correct.

a. The train set is under the bed?
b. Did Mary walk the dog!
c. The presents are beside the tree.
d. Does Jack live in the city!

4- In which sentence below is all punctuated correct.

a. Jack lives in the city?
b. Are the presents beside the tree!
c. He students wanted to go on a field trip?
d. Be on your best behavior for the next two weeks!
5- In which sentence below is all punctuated correct.
a. Oranges are my favorite fruit.
b. Why did you go there!
c. Stop the bus?
d. Ouch, that hurts?

6- In which sentence below is all punctuated correct.

a. Line up right away?
b. Mateo wants to play soccer.
c. How are you going to build it!
d. I won the game

7- In which sentence below is all punctuated correct.

a. Who wants to get ice cream!
b. You can do it, Hani?
c. Take off your shoes, please.
d. I would like to visit you?

8- In which sentence below is all punctuated correct.

a. This is the best pie I’ve ever had?
b. Where is she going.
c. Lyla looked at her mom!
d. How will you get there?

9- In which sentence below is all punctuated correct.

a. Did you see the penguin?
b. WOW! It is huge?
c. Be quiet?
d. I ate burger!
10- In which sentence below is all punctuated correct.
a. I can't believe it?
b. Make sure you don't slide.
c. Where did the penguin go!
d. His belly grew bigger and bigger?

11- The hammer on the shelf can be used to work on the project.

What is the complete subject?

a. The hammer on the shelf can be used to work on the project.
b. can be used to work on the project.
c. The hammer on the shelf
d. The hammer

12- My brother and my sister are studying in college.

What is the complete subject?

a. are studying in college.
b. My brother and my sister are studying in college.
c. My brother and my sister
d. My

13- I enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni

What is the complete subject?

a. enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni
b. I
c. I enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni
d. sausage and pepperoni
14- The new computer works fast

What is the simple subject?

a. The new computer
b. Works
c. The new
d. Computer

15- The loud music makes me want to dance

What is the simple subject?

a. The loud music makes
b. makes me want to dance
c. The loud music
d. Music

16- We want to eat turkey and ham for dinner.

What is the simple predicate?

a. want to eat turkey and ham for dinner.
b. Want
c. We want to eat turkey and ham for dinner.
d. We

17- My grandpa and my grandma live in South Dakota.

What is the complete predicate?

a. My grandpa and my grandma
b. live in South Dakota.
c. South Dakota.
d. Live
18- A small dog and a big cat were wrestling on the floor.

What is the complete predicate?

a. A small dog and a big cat
b. were wrestling on the floor.
c. Floor
d. were wrestling

19- Tomatoes, pepperoni, and mushrooms are my favorite pizza toppings.

What is the simple predicate?

a. Tomatoes, pepperoni, and mushrooms
b. my favorite pizza toppings.
c. Are
d. pizza toppings.

20- Her best friend, Stacy, is an excellent dancer.

What is the simple predicate?
a. Her best friend
b. Stacy
c. is an excellent dancer.
d. is