Maadi Narmer School Name: _______________________

Semi-International Division Class: ________________________

English Language Department Primary 5

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT (7)

Focus Skill: Making Inferences

Samantha and the Chipmunks

As Samantha rode the bus home one day, she stared out the window at the
world rushing past her. The trees, fields, and scattered houses all blurred
together until the bus stopped, and then the world came into focus again. At
one stop, she noticed an old oak tree near the road with a funny large bump
on one side that was round like a bowl. As she stared, four tiny baby chipmunks
poked their heads out of the bump in the tree.
Samantha thought about the chipmunks for the rest of her ride home,
wondering what it was like to live in a bump on the side of a tree. She searched
her bag for blank paper and a pencil, but she had none. She frowned and
stared back out the window.
Once she got off the bus, Samantha sprinted to her house, charged through the
front door, yelled hello to her father, and bounded up the stairs to her bedroom.
With great haste, she pulled a notebook and some pencils out of her desk.
Samantha wrote until her hand was cramped and her father called her for
dinner. As she headed downstairs, she carried her notebook with her.
“Well, Samantha, what is the title of your latest story?” her father asked.
Samantha opened the notebook and began to read. “Chipmunk Tales, by
Samantha Maloney. Chapter One: The Day We Discovered our New Home.”
1. The text says that the ``trees, fields, and scattered houses all blurred together.
`What can you infer from this information?
A. The bus is moving quickly.
B. Samantha needs new glasses.
C. Rain is pouring outside.
D. Samantha has tears in her eyes.

2. Why does Samantha frown and stare out the bus window?
A. She is upset that she must ride the bus home from school.
B. She is worried about the amount of homework she must do.
C. She is sad that she saw the chipmunks for only a short time.
D. She is disappointed that she cannot find paper and a pencil.

3. The text says that Samantha “sprinted to her house” and “bounded up the
stairs to her bedroom.” What can you infer from this information?
A. Samantha is trying to avoid talking to her father.
B. Samantha is feeling a strong excitement to start writing.
C. Samantha wants to finish her homework quickly.
D. Samantha is tired and wants to go to bed early.

4. Which detail suggests that Samantha has written many stories?

A. Samantha keeps a notebook and pencils for her stories.
B. Samantha works on her story until her hand cramps.
C. Samantha's father asks for the title of her latest story.
D. Samantha's father enjoys hearing about her stories.
INTERJECTIONS
Remember, interjections are used to express strong emotions or reactions, and
they are often set apart from the rest of the sentence with an exclamation point
or a comma.

Wow Phew Yay Brr Oops Wow Oops Yum Hooray Oops

1. _______, I can't believe I won the lottery!

2. _______, that was a close call!

3. _______, I'm so excited to see you!

4. _______, that’s an impressive achievement!

5. _______, I forgot my keys at home.

6. _______, I can't wait for the concert tonight.

7. _______, you scared me with that prank.

8. _______, this cake is delicious!

9. _______, it’s freezing outside.

10. _______, I'm sorry for the mistake I made.

PAST PARTICIPLE

Fill in the blanks with the correct past participle form of the verb:

1. The cake was ____________ by my sister. (bake)

2. I have ____________ a lot of books this year. (read)

3. The window was ____________ during the storm. (break)

4. They had ____________ for dinner at that restaurant before. (eat)

5. The car had been ____________ when we found it. (abandon)

6. She had ____________ her phone on the table. (leave)

7. The house was ____________ while we were on vacation. (burglarize)

8. He has ____________ his hair a different color. (dye)

9. The letter had been ____________ and sent. (write)

10. The trees have been ____________ to use the wood for furniture. (cut)

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

Identify whether each sentence is in the active or passive voice:

1. The students are studying for their exams. ___________________

2. The house is painted by the workers. ___________________

3. She feeds her dog twice a day. ___________________

4. The cake is baked by my grandmother. ___________________

5. They build houses in this neighborhood. ___________________

6. The report is reviewed by the committee. ___________________

7. We plant flowers in the garden every spring. ___________________

8. The package is delivered by the mail carrier. ___________________

9. He sings beautifully in the choir. ___________________

10. The car is washed by the car wash attendant. ___________________

Vocabulary List 5

1. The __________ diamond necklace caught the spotlight as she walked down
the red carpet.

a. massive

b. shimmering

c. tremendous

d. freezing

2. The mountaineers suffered the __________ temperatures at the summit.

a. hilarious

b. shimmering

c. ravishing

d. freezing
3. The comedian's __________ jokes had the audience in stitches.

a. hilarious

b. massive

c. shimmering

d. blissful

4. The abandoned house was in a __________ state, with dirt and grime covering
every surface.

a. blissful

b. tremendous

c. filthy

d. shimmering

5. The bride looked __________ in her elegant wedding gown.

a. ravishing

b. hideous

c. hilarious

d. massive

6. The horror movie was so __________ that it left the viewers with a sense of
dread.

a. tremendous

b. hideous

c. blissful

d. hilarious
7. The __________ storm caused widespread damage across the city.

a. shimmering

b. hilarious

c. ravishing

d. massive

8. The sunset over the ocean created a __________ sight that took their breath
away.

a. hilarious

b. filthy

c. ravishing

d. tremendous

9. The creature lurking in the shadows had a __________ appearance that sent
chills down their spines.

a. horrific

b. blissful

c. tremendous

d. shimmering

10. After a long day of hiking, they found a __________ spot by the river to rest
and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

a. hideous

b. massive

c. blissful

d. tremendous
VOCABULARY LIST 1

1- The child stood at the edge of the pool, __________________ before jumping in.
a) humiliation b) sincere c) hesitating d) fringes

2- The teacher had high __________________ for her students, and they were
determined to meet them.
a) Coaxed b) hesitating c) sincere d) Humiliation

3- After losing the game in front of the entire school, the team felt a deep sense
of __________________.
a) Embarrassment b) sincere c) Pride d) humiliation

4- The friend offered her __________________ condolences to the grieving family.

a) humiliation b) sincere c) Hesitating d) Beliefs

5- The artist’s paintings often featured bold colors and __________________ of

texture.
a) humiliation b) sincere c) hesitating d) fringes

6- The parent __________________ the child out of hiding with promises of ice
cream.
a) humiliation b) sincere c) coaxed d) fringes
7- The company hired a marketing __________________ to help them rebrand
their image.
a) maven b) sincere c) coaxed d) fringes

8- I was __________________ when I accidentally tripped and fell in front of

everyone.
a) maven b) sincere c) mortified d) fringes

9- Queen Victoria __________________ over England for 63 years.

a) maven b) sincere c) mortified d) reigned

10- He was so __________________ that he thought he was better than everyone

else.
a) maven b) conceited c) mortified d) reigned

11- The parking area is __________________ for staff only.

a) maven b) designated c) mortified d) reigned

12- He gave a sly __________________ as he watched his opponent fumble.

a) smirk b) designated c) mortified d) reigned

13- The skydiver was ___________________ by the experience of freefalling.

a) smirk b) designated c) exhilarated d) reigned
14- The little girl __________________ open the toy box with all her might.
a) smirk b) designated c) exhilarated d) pried

15- The man __________________ searched for his lost keys.

a) smirk b) designated c) desperately d) pried

16- The boy __________________ at the other children.

a) smirk b) sneered c) desperately d) pried

17- The woman __________________ denied the accusation.

a) indignantly b) sneered c) desperately d) pried

18- The doctor __________________ summoned the nurse to the patient's

room.
a) indignantly b) sneered c) urgently d) pried

19- The child __________________ shared his toys with his brother.
a) grudgingly b) sneered c) urgently d) pried
SPELLING LIST 1,2

1.
a. The weather report predicted an inaccurate forecast for the weekend.
b. He felt a sense of inbalance in his life and decided to seek harmony.
c. The team's strategy proved to be ineffective in winning the championship.
d. No mistake.
2.
a. The artist's latest masterpiece showcased an irregular pattern of colors.
b. The customer was ilpatient and demanded immediate service.
c. The painting was imperfect, but it held a certain charm.
d. No mistake.
4.
a. The speaker shared an irrelevant story that confused the audience.
b. It is impossible to travel back in time.
c. The act of copying copyrighted material is ilegal.
d. No mistake.
5.
a. The handwriting was illegible, making the document impossible to read.
b. After the storm, the power outage made many electronic devices imvalid.
c. The company's inaction in addressing the problem led to further losses.
d. No mistake.
6.
a. The young woman was independent and refused to rely on others.
b. The lost painting was inreplaceable, holding sentimental value.
c. The victim complained of the injustice.
d. No mistake.

7.
a. The child's behavior was immature and required guidance from the teacher.
b. The ticket was invalid, and the passenger was denied entry.
c. The manager addressed the team's inaccurate results.
d. No mistake.

8.
a. Archaeologists explored the ancient site.
b. The stationery car blocked the driveway.
c. The thief intended to steal the family's prized jewelry collection.
d. No mistake.

9.
a. The designer cinched the dress at the waste.
b. The students looked forward to the end of the school week.
c. The shattered pane of glass lay scattered across the floor.
d. No mistake.
COMPLEX, COMPOUND AND SIMPLE SENTENCES

1. The sun set behind the mountains, and the stars emerged in the night
sky.
a. Complex
b. Compound
c. Simple

2. Despite the rain, Mary decided to go for a run in the park.

a. Complex
b. Compound
c. Simple

3. John loves to read books, but his sister prefers watching movies.
a. Complex
b. Compound
c. Simple

4. The cat slept peacefully on the windowsill.

a. Complex
b. Compound
c. Simple

5. ____________ Sarah didn't take a break, she was able to complete her
work.
a. If
b. Because
c. Until

6. ____________the weather was too cold, Emily stayed indoors,.

a. Although
b. Before
c. Since
COMPLETE AND SIMPLE SUBJECTS AND PREDICATES

1. The cheerful children played in the backyard.

a. Complete Subject
b. Simple Subject
c. Complete Predicate
d. Simple Predicate

2. A marathon requires dedication and stamina.

a. Complete Subject
b. Simple Subject
c. Complete Predicate
d. Simple Predicate

3. The old oak tree with twisted branches stood near the entrance.
a. Complete Subject
b. Simple Subject
c. Complete Predicate
d. Simple Predicate

4. Dogs of all breeds enjoy playing fetch.

a. Complete Subject
b. Simple Subject
c. Complete Predicate
d. Simple Predicate
PUNCTUATION

Rewrite passage 1 and passage 2 adding the proper punctuation marks.

Passage 1

mary loves to read books she spends hours reading captivating stories have you
read the latest bestseller it's absolutely thrilling said john.

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Passage 2

"Sarah went to the store to buy eggs milk and bread she also picked up some
fruits and vegetables on her way home," said her mother "Did she remember to
get butter as well?" asked her father.

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