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ENGLISH M5 SUMMATIVE 2024

Directions: Complete the sentences below using the appropriate idiom from the box.
1 thick-skinned 2 a wet blanket
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3 as nice as pie M a very short fuse
5 a shrinking violet (flower) 6 like chalk and cheese

Y the life and soul of the party 8 a good head on his shoulders

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1. Tom and Jerry are ____________________; while Tom loves sports, Jerry prefers
different
reading books all day. completely
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2. To succeed in this job, you need to be ____________________ because not
everyone will like your ideas.
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3. Don’t be ____________________ and ruin the fun; let’s enjoy the concert instead
of complaining about the rain!
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4. Even though he’s only 16, Sam has ____________________ and always makes
smart decisions.
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5. Be careful when talking to Mike; he has ____________________ and can get angry
quickly over little things.
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6. Mark is always ____________________; his jokes and energy keep everyone
entertained all night long.
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7. At the party, Sarah felt ____________________, standing quietly in the corner while
everyone else danced and laughed.
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8. Despite being in a bad mood, Jenny was ____________________ to the new
employee, welcoming him with a warm smile.
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I fishy 2 sour grapes

3 eat my words & made a meal of it
5 a fish out of water 6 to have cake and eat it

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1. It was a simple task, but she ____________________ by spending hours on
unnecessary details. da72876
2. I was so sure it wouldn’t rain today, but now that it’s pouring, I have to
(3) wein
____________________.
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3. Jack wants to save money but still go on expensive vacations; he can’t

(6)
____________________ too.
(5)
4. Mark felt like ____________________ at the formal dinner since he’s more
& uncomfortable
comfortable in casual settings.
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5. When Emma didn’t win the competition, she said it wasn’t worth winning anyway,
(2)
but it sounded like ____________________.
(1)
6. Something seemed ____________________ about the deal; the seller was offering
the car at half its value with no explanation.
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1. After a long day at work, I’m exhausted and ready to ____________________ early
tonight. wo
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2. We need to ____________________ early tomorrow morning to avoid traffic on our
way to the beach.
(b)
3. The project ____________________ when they realized they had run out of funds wawd
and couldn't proceed.
(6)
4. On her first day at the new job, Lisa ____________________ and immediately
started working on her first project.
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5. After years of hard work, the band finally ____________________ with their latest
album, topping the charts worldwide.
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6. When she found out her brother borrowed her car without asking, she
(3) Eart
____________________ and yelled at him.
7. When Sarah suggested that better communication would solve the team’s

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Exercise 1: Sentence Transformation
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with appropriate participial clauses. non-finite
Directions: Transform the following sentences by replacing the underlined clauses
verb

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1. Since Mary graduated, she has been looking for a job.

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Because of a
___________________________________, she prepared for more interviews.

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2. She wasn’t prepared for the presentation, which made her nervous.

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①___________________________________,
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some hesitation. Because of Anobeing
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3. After the manuscript was edited by the author, it was ready for publication.

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it was submitted to the publisher.
the manuscript
4. The car was damaged because it was hit by a falling tree.
___________________________________, it required extensive repairs.

5. The proposal has not been approved by the board, which has delayed the project’s
launch.
___________________________________, the proposal caused a delay in the
project’s launch.
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6. The team conducted a thorough analysis of the data. The results were publishedled
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7. She was impressed by the lecture. It was given by a renowned expert in the field.
Impressed by the lecture, ___________________________________.

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9. The new policy was introduced to improve employee satisfaction. It was widely
accepted by the staff. 6 satisfaction

employee
introduced to improve
The new policy, ___________________________________, was widely accepted by
the staff. I

10. The company faced significant challenges during the merger. It managed to
emerge stronger than before.
Having faced significant challenges during the merger, ________________________.

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Exercise 2: Error Correction

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Directions: Identify and correct the errors in the use of participial clauses in the

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1. Excited about the opportunity, the new project was eagerly anticipated by the team.
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5. Bored by the lecture, the notes were not taken diligently by the students.
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by the workload.
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Exercise 3: Completion Task

Directions: Complete the following sentences with appropriate participial clauses.
Use complex structures where appropriate.
1. The research findings, ______________________________________________,
were groundbreaking in their implications for climate policy.
2. Having been given the chance to present her findings, the scientist
_____________________________________________________ and garnered
much attention from the audience.
3. The novel, _______________________________________________, was
praised for its intricate plot and rich character development.
4. The workshop, ___________________________________, provided participants
with valuable insights and tools for effective communication.
5. Determined to succeed despite the challenges, the team
______________________ and achieved their goals.
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published in a prestigious journal.
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5. The lawyer presented the evidence convincingly during the trial.
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→ Wh-cleft:
______________________________________________________
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6. The company decided to invest in renewable energy technologies due to

environmental concerns.
→ It was due to environmental concerns that the company decided to invest
in renewable energy technologies.
→ Wh-cleft:
______________________________________________________
7. The decision to implement the new policy was made after a lengthy
discussion.
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policy was made.
→ Wh-cleft:
______________________________________________________
8. The author received recognition for her exceptional research on social
issues.
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received recognition.
→ Wh-cleft:
______________________________________________________
9. The professor offered additional resources to students struggling with
the material.
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additional resources.
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______________________________________________________
10. The team was awarded the contract based on their comprehensive
proposal.
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the contract.
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Error Identification: Choose the sentence that contains an error.

1. A lot of people were surprised by how quickly the car was repaired, which was by a
mechanic with years of experience in the field.

2. It was the generosity of her friends that she was able to finish the project on time,
despite the many obstacles she had faced.

3. What shocked most of the audience was the manner in which the speech was
delivered, having a significant impact on their views about the topic.

4. It was the innovative approach that attracted so much attention, being praised by
critics for its originality and creativity.

5. He couldn't believe how easily the task was completed, which was done by his
colleagues, who had been working together for years.
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