Title: Default for 2ND Evaluation 8th A Basic English/Literature 2nd Trimester
Course: 2024 Basic Language Arts 2

Q: Complete the sentences with “used to” or “would.”

The school bus ___ pick me up when I was younger, but now I drive my car
- used to
- would
A: used to

Q: Complete the sentences with “used to” or “would.”

People ___ think they could be in touch with friends after school, but social networks changed that.
- didn't use to
- wouldn't
A: didn't use to

Q: Complete the sentences with “used to” or “would.”

Teachers ___ ask their students to turn off their cell phones in class because they didn’t have any.
- would't
- didn't use to
A: would't

Q: Complete the sentences with “used to” or “would.”

My parents tell me they ___ be interested in streaming services or internet since they didn’t exist.
- didn't use to
- wouldn't
A: didn't use to

Q: Complete the sentences with “used to” or “would.”

We ___ like to go to the movies before the COVID-19 pandemic, but we’re not sure now
- used to
- would
A: used to

Q: Read the sentences and complete them with the correct form.

1. When I [...] home, my sister had a red face since she [...] some cakes.

2. I [...] the wrong person on my FB until she contacted me and [...] to me about it.

3. Gaby [...] on her tablet for five hours in a row when her eyes [...] red.

4. We [...] sad when the series finished. We [...] it for the past eight months.
Also offered: was
A: got; had been baking; had been tagging; complined; had been working; became; were; had been watching

Q: Read the sentences and number them in the correct chronological order to make a cohesive paragraph.

a. [...] Earlier, you must’ve prepared a payment method.

b. [...]In the end, accept the terms and conditions and wait for the confirmation that your payment has gone through.

c.  [...]Then, to confirm, click on the confirmation email they send you to verify your identity.

d. [...] Next, select a date and time available according to the information on the website.

e.  [...]If you would like to get a medical appointment at the clinic, create an account on its page first.
A: 4; 5; 2; 3; 1

Q: Circle the letter of the correct option which cannot complete the sentences correctly.

___the discussion of dealing with obesity must address the fact that…  a. To begin with, b. First, c. Firstly
- To begin with
- First
- Firstly
A: To begin with

Q: Circle the letter of the correct option which cannot complete the sentences correctly.

___ make sure you’ve typed in all the information correctly to avoid complications before submitting the form. a. In the end, b. Finally, c. Lastly,
- In the end
- Finally
- Lastly
A: In the end

Q: Circle the letter of the correct option which cannot complete the sentences correctly.

___ your sugar levels in the blood will decrease considerably if you keep consistent with this routine. a. Eventually, b. In the end, c. At last,
- At last
- In the end
- Eventually
A: At last

Q: After identifying the problem, solutions were suggested ___. a. thereafter b. next c. earlier
- erlier
- next
- thereafter
A: erlier

Q: Complete the text with the verbs from the box. Use Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect, or Past Perfect Continuous. There are two extra options.

I still remember when I got my first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. My family and I 1. [...] for it for ages because everybody’s lives 2. [...] since the pandemic started back in 2020. We needed some ‘renewed’ normal. It was shocking and sad to see the news. We lost a few dear close friends and even family. Nobody knew what to do or how to react. Some people 3. [...] rumors and misinformation about the disease for some time not long after it broke out. The government wasn’t very strict at first, and they 4. [...]everybody to stay home for months. We 5 [...]. so, from the very beginning. Eventually, we had to come out and resume our activities. The world has stopped long enough. We are hopeful about the future and expectant to see what may come next.
A: had been waiting; had changed; had been spreading; were encouraging; did

Q: Match the sentences (1-6) on the left to their correct option on the right (a-f).

1. We‘ve been reading about the history of vaccines                   a. and is not here at the moment

2. We’ve read the articles and books he recommended            b. for the past two weeks to take a class

3. Chris has been going to the medical care center                       c. since the beginning of the pandemic

4. Chris has gone to the medical care center                                     d. in three different groups of patients.

5. Medical experts have been testing the new vaccine               e. during the week, and they’re really good.

6. Medical experts have tested the new vaccine                             f. but we still need more information on them.
- We‘ve been reading about the history of vaccines | f. but we still need more information on them.
- We’ve read the articles and books he recommended | during the week, and they’re really good
- Chris has been going to the medical care center | for the past two weeks to take a class.
- Chris has gone to the medical care center | and is not here at the moment.
- Medical experts have been testing the new vaccine | since the beginning of the pandemic
- Medical experts have tested the new vaccine | in three different groups of patients.

Q: Complete the sentences with the correct verbs. Use Present Perfect Simple or Present Perfect Continuous.

1. The students [...] their exams. They’re very happy.

2. Sorry about the mess! I [...] some pictures for my gallery.

3. I [...] my best friend for about 15 years.

4. He [...] in this kind of campaign since the beginning of the year.

5. My teacher [...]English at this place for about 20 years.
A: have finished; have been painting; have known; has been participating; has been teaching