1. WRITING 1 – TEST
Full Name: …………………………………… Class: ……………………………………
I. Identify the types of the following sentences by choosing A, B, C or D
1. One of my favourite films is Like Water for Chocolate, which is in Spanish.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
2. She does not agree that grammar is easy.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
3. Although it was raining and the roads were slippery, we decided to go for a bike ride.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
4. Jennifer likes William’s friend, and she also likes his cousin.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
5. The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
6. James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
7. Tom and his family are going to visit New York next week.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
8. They would like to book your Super Deluxe room for three days, and they will be arriving on 15th
June.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
9. The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
10. Before the Queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
II. Writing:
A fiend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next
holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Thank him/her for the invitation
- Explain why you cannot come
- Give him/her your other news
Write at least 120 words. You do NOT need to write any address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Linda,
I have received your letter . Thank you so much for inviting me to come and stay with you othe next
holiday but I am afraid that I can make it . I really sorry about that .
The reason why I can’t make it is that I am going to have the last term test . This is an important
exam so I want to prepare carefully for it so I am very busy on this time . I hope that you can
understand me , and therefore forgive me .
To make up for this disappointment , when you .
