Proeftoets Vragen

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 1

Exercise A (words)

Write down the Dutch translation of the words in brackets.

I. Read the (artikel) in the newspaper.
2. He took an early morning (vlucht) yesterday.
3. His (aankondiging) shook the art world.
4. Most of the building is made of (beton).

Exercise A (words)

Which word is the odd one out?

Write down the word that doesn't fit. Explain in Dutch why it doesn't fit.

5. sculpture – painting – art - play
6. successful – career – businessman - loan

Exercise B (words)

Read the descriptions. Write down the correct words.
Choose from the words you have studied.

1. A shop where you can buy music.
2. Clean and neat.
3. To get to the other side (of the street).
4. The lowest floor of a house, usually below street level.

Exercise B (words)

Make sentences with the words given. You can change the form of the words. Each sentence should be at least seven words long.  The beginning of the sentence is given.

5. several - politician
     I have seen ...
6. (to) found - successful
      The musician ...

Exercise C (past simple) 

Fill in the correct form of the verbs. Use the past simple.
Make positive (+) and negative (–) sentences and questions (?).

1. + (to go)    I … to France last summer.

2. - (to wear)   I … my new sweater to school today.

3. + (to play)    Mister Sebel ... football when he was young.
4. ? (to walk)    ... you ... the dog yesterday?

5. ? (to hear)    ... you ... from your sister last night?

Exercise C (past simple) 

Write two new sentences. Use the past simple  and the verb in brackets. Use at least six words per sentence.

6. ? (to work)
7. + (to study)

Exercise D (present perfect) 

Fill in the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. Use the present perfect.

1. + (to bend)    The boy … accidentally … his spoon!
2. - (to leave)    They … anything worth selling at the market.
3. + (to shrink)    Oh no! My T-shirt … in the laundry!
4. - (to finish)   We … watching the movie yet.    
5. - (to apply)   I … for university yet. I had better do so before I forget.

Exercise D (present perfect) 

Write two new sentences. Use the present perfect. Use at least six words per sentence.

6. ? (to find)        
7. – (to start

Exercise E (past simple <> present perfect) 

Fill in the correct form of the verbs. Use the present perfect or the past simple.
Make positive (+) and negative (–) sentences and questions (?).

1.+ (to do)    I … my homework last Sunday.

2. - (to knit)   I … my sweater this time, but my aunt did.

3. + (to buy)    He ... new trousers, they look really cool.
4. ? (to work)    How long … you … at this company?

5. + (to know)    My sister … her husband from when she was 16 years old.

Exercise E (past simple <> present perfect) 

Fill in the correct form of the verbs. Use the present perfect or the past simple.
Make positive (+) and negative (–) sentences and questions (?).

6. - (to feel)   My brother … happy in his new apartment since he moved in.

7. - (to attend)   I … my brother’s graduation ceremony last weekend.

8. + (to sell)    Did you hear the news? Last week, my grandparents finally … their home.

9. ? (teach)  ... Mister Sebel ... us well.

10. + (fly) I (never) ... to the moon.

Exercise F ('s / ' / of) 

Complete the following sentences. Use ’ / ’s / of.

1. We aren't allowed to touch mister Sebel ... lightsaber.

2. I never wear women ... clothing.

3. Is that a familymeber ... yours?

4. Next time don't use the window, but the door ... the house, like normal people do.

Exercise F ('s / ' / of) 

Complete the following sentences. Use ’ / ’s / of as well as the words in brackets.
Example: (roof – house) I have a window in the roof of our house.

5. (children - home)  The number of orphans in the ... .
6. (door - car)  There was a huge scratch on the left ... .
7. (girls - backpacks)  The  ... were all stolen from the common area.
8. (parents - children)  These ... found the missing dog and returned it to its owner.

Exercise G (conjunctions) 

Complete the sentences by picking the correct conjunctions. You can only use each conjunction once!
Choose from: because – but – either…or – if – or – unless – until – when.

1. I like you … you are a creative person.
2. I was born in London, … I am American.
3. Will you support me … I run for school president next fall?
4. The father got excited … he saw his son play soccer.

Exercise G (conjunctions) 

Complete the sentences by picking the correct conjunctions. You can only use each conjunction once!
Choose from: because – but – either…or – if – or – unless – until – when.

5. I will work on this assignment … it is done!
6. The shop owner has to close the shop … he finds a new shop manager.
7. … you come with me … you stay at home.
8. Are you going to Switzerland … to Austria this winter?

Exercise H (short answers) 

Write short answers to the questions. Look at the example.

Example: + Will you be home on time? – Yes, I will.

1. + Have you got any money on you? ...                           
2. -  Can you go with me to the supermarket? ...                    
3. + Did the boys move down the row? ...           
4. – Does March always feel so cold? ...                 
5. + Is there room in the car for one more person? ...       

Exercise I (phrases) 

How do you say this in English? Write down the English sentences.

1. Op welke manier ben jij creatief?
2. Ik denk altijd buiten de kaders.
3. Je stelt altijd vragen.
4. Heb je ooit iets gemaakt, Marco?

5. Heb je nog artikelen in de uitverkoop?

6. De fietsenschuren zitten vol met afval.

Exercise I (phrases) 

How do you say this in English? Write down the English sentences.

7. How do you answer the phone in English?

8. Describe your best friend.