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ENGLISH 4

Name: __________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________

Grade and Section: __________ Class Saint: _____________ Teacher: ______________________________

I. Interpreting Maps and Graphs

A. Analyze the graph below. Write your answers in the blank.

1. How many students, in total, participated in the survey? _________________________________

2. What is the most popular after school activity for city kids? _________________________
For country kids? _____________________________
3. How many more total kids favor playing on electronic devices over reading? ___________________
4. In the graph, each horizontal line makes the bar taller by one vote. If each line represented 10
students’ votes, how would that change the graph? _______________________________
5. Write two conclusions you can make from this graph.
a. _________________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________________

II. Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

A. Complete the sentences below using the correct coordinating conjunctions. (FANBOYS)
1. He was tired, ___ he continued to work.
2. I like apples ___ oranges.
3. She didn’t come to school, ___ did she call.
4. It was raining, ___ we stayed indoors.
5. Do you want tea ___ coffee?
6. He is smart, ___ he is humble.
7. The movie was long, ___ it was very interesting.
8. She wanted to go out, ___ she had homework.
9. You can have cake ___ ice cream.
10. I was hungry, ___ I ate an apple.
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B. Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete each sentence. Write your answer on
the blank.
A. when C. after E. once
B. because D. until F. although

1. ________ he was very tired, he finished his homework.

2. I will call you ________ I arrive at the airport.

3. We stayed inside ________ it was raining heavily.

4. He practices every day ________ he wants to improve his skills.

5. You can go out and play ________ you finish your chores.

6. They were late ________ the traffic was terrible.

7. ________ she was sick, she still came to school.

8. We will wait here ________ the bus arrives.

9. I could not understand him ________ he was talking too fast.

10. ________ she finishes her project, she can join us.

C. Encircle the appropriate conjunction that will make each sentence meaningful.
1. Saint Dominic Savio is the patron of choirboys (or, for) he served the Church during his lifetime.
2. I wanted to go to the concert (but, and) I had to study for an exam.
3. You can have ice cream (or, nor) cake for dessert.
4. She was tired, (so, yet) she kept working on her project.
5. He didn’t study for the test, (and, so) he failed.
6. We can go hiking, (but, or) we can stay home and relax.
7. It was raining hard, (so, yet) we decided to play indoors.
8. The teacher spoke clearly, (and, nor) the students listened attentively.
9. He neither smiled (or, nor) greeted anyone.
10. Maria enjoys painting (and, but) drawing in her free time.
11. He stayed home (although, because, if) he was sick.
12. (When, If, Although) it rains, we will stay inside.
13. I’ll tell her the truth (because, unless, while) she asks.
14. They left early (since, although, if) they had another appointment.
15. (After, Although, Before) you sleep, say your prayers.
16. She passed the test (because, although, while) she didn’t study much.
17. The baby cried (until, because, when) it was hungry.
18. (Unless, Before, If) you hurry, we’ll be late.
19. She smiled (although, because, while) she was in pain.
20. I can’t go out (until, although, because) I finish my homework.
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III. Using Dictionary

When you open a dictionary, the words in bold are called entry words.

You will also see a definition for the entry word. Some words have more than one definition. Sometimes
you will also see the word used in a sentence.

1. Tell which definition of the word cabin is used in each sentence below.

_______ The pilot greeted everyone in the cabin.

_______ The boat captain returned to his cabin for the evening.

_______ I saw smoke coming from the chimney of the old cabin.

2. Tell which definition of the word ruby is used in each sentence below.

_______ The woman had ruby lips.

_______ The jeweler made a ruby necklace.

3. Tell which definition of the word football is used in each sentence below.

_______ Kyle caught the football and scored a touchdown.

_______ Quinn and Catherine played football in the front yard.

4. Tell which definition of the word horn is used in each sentence below.

_______ The ship's captain honked the horn as he left the dock.

_______ The sheep had horns on its head.

_______ Benjamin played the French horn.

IV. Recognizing the subject and predicate of the sentence

A. Read each sentence carefully. Identify whether the underlined subject is a SIMPLE SUBJECT (SS) or a
COMPLETE SUBJECT (CS). Write your answer on the line provided.

________ 1. The tall, majestic sunflower blooms during summer.

________ 2. Sunflowers bloom during summer.

________ 3. That lovely bouquet of tulips was delivered this morning.

________ 4. The bouquet was delivered this morning.

________ 5. Those beautiful hydrangeas attract butterflies.

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________ 6. Hydrangeas attract butterflies.

________ 7. My younger sister loves orchids.

________ 8. My sister loves orchids.

________ 9. A single red rose lay on the table.

________ 10. Rose lay on the table.

B. Underline the subject as required in each parenthesis.

(complete subject) 11. The gardener planted some rare flowers.

(simple subject) 12. Gardeners planted some rare flowers.

(complete subject) 13. That unique violet in the garden blooms only in spring.

(complete subject) 14. Violet blooms only in spring.

(simple subject) 15. Our favorite climbing plant is the bougainvillea.

(simple subject) 16. Plant is the bougainvillea.

(simple subject) 17. A bunch of daisies brightens up the room.

(complete subject) 18. Daisies brighten up the room.

C. Read each sentence carefully. Identify whether the underlined predicate is a SIMPLE PREDICATE (SP)
or a COMPLETE PREDICATE (CP). Write your answer on the line provided.

________ 1. The author wrote several inspiring novels.

________ 2. The famous writer has received many awards.

________ 3. Our teacher discussed the poem in detail.

________ 4. He paints beautifully.

________ 5. The students are reading a new short story.

________ 6. Liza sings well.

________ 7. We will study Filipino literature next week.

________ 8. The poet spoke softly.

________ 9. She has written a book about heroes.

________ 10. They enjoyed the performance.

V. Recognizing Sentence Based on Structure

A. Read each sentence carefully. Write S if the sentence is a simple sentence, and C if the sentence is a
compound sentence.

________ 1. Saint Faustina was born to a poor family in Poland.

________ 2. Faustina reported having visions of Jesus, and she wrote down His promises.

________ 3. Her visions of Jesus became known, so it started a devotion to the Divine Mercy.

________ 4. Devotees and believers prayed to the Divine Mercy for they wanted to seek forgiveness.

________ 5. Saint Faustina was canonized in 2000 as the first saint of the millennium.

________ 6. Jim wrote and sent the letter.

________ 7. I received the letter, but I haven’t read it.

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________ 8. He needs a stamp, but he doesn’t have money to buy one.

________ 9. The children sang and danced in the program.

________ 10. Maria baked a cake, and Anna brought the drinks.

B. Read each item carefully. Write INDEPENDENT (ID) if the clause can stand alone as a sentence, or
DEPENDENT (D) if it cannot stand alone.

________ 1. Because the train was late ________ 6. The dog barked loudly

________ 2. She finished her homework ________ 7. Unless he apologizes

________ 3. Although it was raining ________ 8. We watched a movie

________ 4. They went to the park ________ 9. When the bell rang

________ 5. If you study hard ________ 10. He enjoys reading books

VI. Recognizing Homophones and Homographs

A. Homophones

Circle the homophone that best completes the thought of each sentence.

1. Winning the debate finals is such a big [ feet , feat ].

2. My skin turned [ pail , pale ] when I received the sad announcement.

3. When I visited the condo unit, it was still [ bear , bare ] but it was so clean.

4. The tortoise triumphed in the race over the [ hare , hair ] who chose to be lax and overconfident.

5. Their [ maid , made ] in the house diligently separates biodegradable waste from non-biodegradable
ones.

B. Homographs

Read the sentences below. Box the word described in the parentheses.

6. Please record on my file the new high jump record made by the athlete.

[ to set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference ]

7. If this object is chosen by our group leader as an experiment material, I will surely object.

[ to say something or express one's disapproval of or disagreement with something ]

8. The manager is content with the content of her presentation.

[ the ideas, facts, or images that are in a book, article, speech, movie, etc. ]

9. The nomads were forced to desert their dwellings in the desert after the sandstorm.

[ to leave a place, causing it to appear empty ]

10. The vlogger began to air his concerns about air pollution.

[ the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth ]

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VII. Wordbank

A. Matching Type

Match the idiomatic expression in Column A with its meaning in Column B. Write the letter of your
answer on the blank before each number.

Column A Column B

____ 1. go bananas A. to be very easy

____ 2. bring home the bacon B. to become extremely angry or excited

____ 3. take with a grain of salt C. to earn for provision or support

____ 4. walk on eggshells D. to not completely believe something

because it may not be true
____ 5. like taking candy from a baby
E. to be extremely cautious about one's words
or actions
B. Multiple Choice

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression. Write the letter of your answer on
the blank.

6. After losing his phone, Ryan was clearly in a pickle.

A. happy B. in a difficult situation C. excited D. proud

7. My sister will go bananas when she sees her birthday surprise!

A. feel sad B. stay calm C. become very excited D. go shopping

8. Uncle Joe always brings home the bacon for the family.

A. buys groceries B. cooks food C. earns money to support the family D. goes to work

9. You should take his words with a grain of salt.

A. believe him completely B. doubt what he says C. ignore him D. get angry

10. We all had to walk on eggshells around our teacher today.

A. joke with the teacher B. speak loudly C. be very careful with our actions D. ask questions

VIII. Spelling list no. 8

A. Write the correct spelling of the word that matches the given definition.

1. A course of travel or passage, especially a long journey by water to a distant place: _____________

2. A detailed plan for a journey, especially a list of places to visit: _____________

3. Very pretty or charming, like a painted picture: _____________

4. A short trip or outing to some place, usually for a special purpose: _____________

5. Anything that saves or simplifies work or adds to one’s comfort: _____________

6. A person who parks cars for guests at a hotel or restaurant: _____________

7. The traditions, beliefs, or achievements of a group or nation: _____________

8. Something that makes life easier or more pleasant: _____________

9. An event at which objects are shown publicly for people to view: _____________
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10. The bags and suitcases that a person carries when traveling: _____________

11. Producing or relating to very good food and drink: ________________

12. A place, such as a room in a hotel, where travelers can sleep and find other services: _____________

13. to hike long distances as a recreational activity, especially over rough terrain: _______________

14. a person who travels to a place for pleasure: _________________

15. a place which draws visitors by providing something of interest or pleasure: __________________

16. the activity of camping with some of the comforts and luxuries of home: _____________________

B. Choose the best word that fits the sentence. Write the letter of the correct answer.

11. We booked a luxurious _____________ for our summer trip.

A. excursion B. accommodation C. heritage D. itinerary

12. My grandparents' _____________ includes stories from their homeland.

A. voyage B. gourmet C. heritage D. valet

13. The scenery at the mountain lodge was truly _____________.

A. tourist B. picturesque C. luggage D. amenity

14. A _____________ showed rare paintings from ancient times.

A. trek B. glamping C. gourmet D. exhibition

15. They enjoyed _____________ in the forest with all the comforts of home.

A. glamping B. itinerary C. trek D. valet

16. We checked our _____________ before heading to the airport.

A. gourmet B. attraction C. luggage D. voyage

17. The hotel’s pool and gym are examples of modern _____________.

A. tourists B. amenities C. voyages D. treks

18. My mother prefers _____________ meals during her travels.

A. gourmet B. glamping C. attraction D. itinerary

19. We hired a _____________ to park our car at the hotel entrance.

A. tourist B. valet C. trekker D. convenience

20. The Eiffel Tower is a major _____________ in Paris.

A. convenience B. amenity C. attraction D. voyage

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ANSWER KEY
I. Interpreting Maps and Graphs
1. 40 students – Count of students based on the graph's bar height.
2. City: Playing on electronic devices; Country: Playing outside – As seen from the highest bars.
3. 10 – Subtract the values between two related bars.
4. Shorter – A larger interval reduces the overall bar length.
5. (a) City kids prefer digital activities more. (b) Country kids enjoy outdoor play.
II. Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions
A. Coordinating (FANBOYS) B. Subordinating Conjunctions
1. but – shows contrast 1. although – contrast
2. and – connects similar ideas 2. when – time reference
3. nor – negates both options 3. because – cause
4. so – cause and effect 4. because – cause
5. or – choice 5. until – time condition
6. yet – contrast 6. because – reason
7. but – contrast 7. although – contradiction
8. but – contrast 8. until – time condition
9. or – choice 9. because – cause
10. so – result 10. once – time condition
C. Encircle the appropriate conjunction that will make each sentence meaningful.
1. for – explains the reason he is the patron.
2. but – shows contrast between wanting to go and needing to study.
3. or – gives two choices.
4. yet – contrast: tired but continued.
5. so – cause and effect: didn’t study, so he failed.
6. or – gives options.
7. so – consequence of the rain.
8. and – adds two related actions.
9. nor – used with “neither.”
10. and – lists two hobbies she enjoys.
11. because – explains the reason he stayed home.
12. If – condition that triggers the action.
13. if – shows condition: only if she asks.
14. since – gives a reason for leaving.
15. Before – shows sequence of actions.
16. although – surprising contrast: passed despite not studying.
17. because – reason why the baby cried.
18. Unless – conditional statement with a warning.
19. although – shows contrast between smiling and being in pain.
20. until – action can’t happen before homework is finished.

III. Using Dictionary

1. 3, 2, 1 2. 2, 1 3. 2,1 4. 3,1,2

IV. Recognizing the Subject and Predicate of the Sentence

A. Identify the Subject: SIMPLE SUBJECT (SS) or COMPLETE SUBJECT (CS)

1. CS – The tall, majestic sunflower (includes all 6. SS – Hydrangeas
modifiers) 7. CS – My younger sister
2. SS – Sunflowers (just the main noun) 8. SS – Sister
3. CS – That lovely bouquet of tulips 9. CS – A single red rose
4. SS – Bouquet 10. SS – Rose
5. CS – Those beautiful hydrangeas
B. Underline the Subject as Required
11. The gardener (Complete Subject)
12. Gardeners (Simple Subject)
13. That unique violet in the garden (Complete Subject)
14. Violet (Complete Subject - This may be a typo; should be SS if it's just “Violet”)
15. Plant (Simple Subject)
16. Plant (Simple Subject)
17. Bunch (Simple Subject)
18. Daisies (Complete Subject – Again, may be better as SS depending on what is meant)
C. Identify the Predicate: SIMPLE PREDICATE (SP) or COMPLETE PREDICATE (CP)
1. CP – wrote several inspiring novels 3. CP – discussed the poem in detail
2. CP – has received many awards 4. SP – paints
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5. CP – are reading a new short story 8. SP – spoke

6. SP – sings 9. CP – has written a book about heroes
7. CP – will study Filipino literature next week 10. CP – enjoyed the performance
V. Recognizing Sentences Based on Structure
5. S – Only one idea.
1. S – One independent clause. 6. S – One clause with compound verb.
2. C – Two independent clauses joined by 7. C – “But” joins two clauses.
“and.” 8. C – Coordinating conjunction “but” joins two
3. C – “So” connects two independent ideas. independent clauses.
4. C – “For” connects clauses explaining reason. 9. S – One clause, compound predicate.
10. C – Two clauses joined with “and.”
VI. Independent or Dependent Clause
1. D Begins with 'because' – needs main 6. ID Complete sentence; subject + verb.
clause. 7. D Starts with 'unless' – needs a main
2. ID Complete sentence; subject + verb. clause.
3. D Begins with 'although' – incomplete 8. ID Complete sentence.
thought. 9. D Starts with 'when' – not a complete
4. ID Complete sentence; subject + verb. thought.
5. D Starts with 'if' – needs a result clause. 10. ID Complete thought; subject + verb.

VI. A. Homophones
1. 1. feat – a notable achievement
2. 2. pale – light in color VI. B. Homographs
3. 3. bare – empty, not covered 6. record – to set down in writing (verb usage)
4. 4. hare – rabbit (homophone of hair) 7. object – to disagree (verb usage)
5. 5. maid – a domestic helper 8. content – information inside something (noun
usage)
9. desert – to leave a place (verb usage)
10. air – the gaseous substance (noun usage)
VII. A. Matching Type
1B – go bananas = become excited or angry VII. B. Multiple Choice
2. C – bring home the bacon = earn for the family 6. B – in a pickle = in a hard/difficult situation
3. D – take with a grain of salt = don’t fully believe 7. C – go bananas = become very excited
4. E – walk on eggshells = act very cautiously 8. C – brings home the bacon = provides
5. A – like taking candy from a baby = very easy financial support
9. B – take with a grain of salt = don’t completely
believe
10. C – walk on eggshells = act cautiously

A. Spelling no. 8 (Definitions) 9. Exhibition – An event where things are

1. Voyage – A long journey by sea or space. displayed publicly.
2. Itinerary – A travel plan listing places to visit. 10. Luggage – Bags and suitcases used for
3. Picturesque – Visually attractive, like a traveling.
painting. 11. Gourmet – Relating to fine food and drink.
4. Excursion – A short trip or outing. 12. Accommodation – A place for travelers to
5. Convenience – Something that adds comfort stay.
or simplifies tasks. 13. Trek – A long, challenging hike.
6. Valet – A person who parks cars for guests. 14. Tourist – Someone who travels for leisure.
7. Heritage – Cultural traditions and 15. Attraction – A place that draws visitors.
achievements of a group. 16. Glamping – Glamorous camping with luxuries.
8. Amenity – A useful feature that enhances
comfort or enjoyment.
B.
1. B 6. C
2. C 7. B
3. B 8. A
4. D 9. B
5. A 10. C
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