SAN MATEO INTEGRATED SCHOOL

52-A SANMATEO, LAOAG CITY

500742
THIRD QUARTER TEST IN ENGLISH 9
Directions: Read the item carefully. Then, choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. ________ is an affective feeling towards a person or group member based solely on that
person's group membership.
A. bias B. prejudice C. cyberbullying D. bandwagon
2. A gerund is a form of a verb that acts as a/an _____
A. adjective B. adverb C. noun D. pronoun
3. What is the gerund in the sentence Travelling across France should be a rite of passage
for all writers?
A. across B. be C. for D. travelling
4. What is the function of the gerund when it follows a noun or other substantive and
renames it using a different word or words?
A. appositive B. complement d. object D. object of preposition
5. Examine the following sentence and identify the function of the underlined gerund.
The doctor suggested drinking warm milk for sleeping through the night.
A. appositive B. complement d. object D. object of preposition
6. Which of the following is not a function of infinitive?
A. Adjective B. adverb C. noun D. verb
7. What is a group of words consisting of an infinitive and words that complement or
modify it?
A. infinitive phrase B. phrase C. prepositional phrase D. verb phrase
8. What is the infinitive in this sentence? Maria is coming to attend my party.
A. attend my party B. is coming C. Maria is coming D. to attend
9. Which of the following is the infinitive that completes this sentence?
People are required ________ masks when going out.
A. in B. the wear of C. to wear D. wearing
10. Which of the following sentences does not have an infinitive?
A. The lockdown provides us the time and opportunity to create beautiful gardens.
B. We began to appreciate the joy of gardening.
C. Gardening is proven to benefit our mental and emotional well-being.
D. Gardening has become the source of income to some plant enthusiasts.
11. Which scene in the play Romeo and Juliet considered as the most famous?
a. ball scene
b. death scene
c. balcony scene
d. wedding scene
12. When Romeo said, “My life were better ended by their hate, than death prorogued,
wanting of thy love.” What does he mean by that?
a. I would face death for loving you.
b. I would rather die than live without your love.
c. I will have many haters for expressing my love for you.
d. I will be hated and killed by your family if they see me here.
13. It is a skill which refers to perceiving, examining, interpreting, and constructing meaning
from visual images.
a. listening b. reading c. speaking d. viewing
14. Which of the following phrases contains participle?
a. reading alone
b. reading glasses
c. reading the book
d. reading under the tree
15. His broken leg is the reason why he cannot join the national competition. What is the
participle in the given sentence?
a. join b. leg c. competition d. broken
16. What does Paris think has upset Juliet so much?
A. Mercutio’s death C. Tybalt’s death
B. Romeo’s banishment D. The nurse’s betrayal
17. How does Juliet respond to Paris?
A. with indifference C. with scorn
B. with affection D. with humility
18. It is a type of text which tries to persuade the readers to agree to their point of view.
A. Narrative text C. Expository text
B. Argumentative text D. Informative text
19. How does Juliet surprise her parents?
A. By announcing her marriage to Romeo
B. By ratting out the nurse
C. By saying she was in love with Tybalt
D. By agreeing to marry Paris
20. What is Friar Lawrence’s plan for Juliet?
A. She will marry Paris but continue to see Romeo.
B. She will fake her own death and run away with Romeo.
C. She will go to Mantua and write to her parents of her marriage.
D. She will kill Paris and frame Benvolio for the murder.
21. Which element of a one-act play means the words/lines that the characters say?
A. Character C. Dialogue
B. Climax D. Theme

22. What element of a one act play is described as the “highest point of interest” where a
question is usually raised?
A. Plot C. Dialogue
B. Climax D. Theme

23. It is a play that has only one act.

A. Comedy C. Musical
B. Drama D. One-Act Play

24. Which term tells us about the people involved in the story?
A. Character C. Plot
B. Exposition D. Setting

25.Which one is the definition of rising action?

A. The complication is presented.
B. The situation with which the story begins.
C. The situation with which the story ends.
D. The solutions to the problem are presented.
26. Which of the following is NOT a definition of fallacy?
A. It is a key in creating good arguments.
B. Fallacy is an argument that appears to be valid, but is not.
C. It is an error in reasoning that renders an argument logically invalid.
D. A fallacy is a common error in reasoning that undermines the logic of one’s
argument.
27. This fallacy occurs when, instead of addressing someone's argument or position, you
irrelevantly attack the person or some aspect of the person who is making the
argument. This statement defines which type of fallacy?
A. Ad Hominem B. Red herring C. Slippery Slope D. Straw Man
28. The statement, “No one can actually prove that God exists; therefore, God does not
exist.”, falls within the fallacy of relevance. Which of the following does it fall to,
SPECIFICALLY?
A. Appeal to Authority C. Appeal to Ignorance
B. Appeal to Emotions D. Non Sequitur
29. Lucille Fletcher’s Sorry, Wrong Number, was originally written and presented as what
kind of media?
A. documentary B. movie series C. radio play D. television show
30. Which of the following events DID NOT occur in Sorry, Wrong Number ?
A. Mrs. Stevenson’s husband went home and stop the crime from happening.
B. Mrs. Stevenson wanted to prevent the crime, so she began a series of calls.
C. Mrs. Stevenson heard footsteps coming upstairs with an intention to break inside.
D. Mrs. Stevenson accidentally overheard a conversation between two men plotting
a crime.
31. At the very end of the film, Miss Daisy is in nursing home due to her failing health. Hoke
goes to visit her, and he is shown helping her eat something. What is it that Hoke is helping
Miss Daisy eat?
A. Applesauce
B. Cake
C. Pudding
D. Pumpkin Pie
32. What is the name of Miss Daisy’s son?
A. Andrew Werthan
B. Boo Werthan
C. Boolie Werthan
D. Martin Luther Werthan
33. What event led to Miss Daisy’s needing a personal driver?
A. She backed her car into the neighbor’s yard.
B. She lost her vision.
C. She was driving drunk.
D. She ran over a child.
34. Which of the following statements is TRUE about synopsis.
A. A synopsis is really useful for any work of considerable length.
B. All synopsis are one paragraph long.
C. Synopsis is the same as planning outline.
D. Writing a synopsis requires your personal point of view on the events happened.
35. The following statements are things you need to do or consider in writing a synopsis
except for one.
A. commentary and floweriness
B. spoilers sweetie
C. stick to the point
D. trim to the bone
36-50. Arrange the jumbled letters to form the correct spelling of words
36. yvlaiidt
37. ytliaiber
38. tanvrlee
39. belrecid
40. thtur
41. cenreefre
42. cseours
43. wens
44. lajourn
45. ilttengirg esitengearil
46. badnongwa
47. kefa wens
48. lismieangd
49. ninformtaio
50. seraesrche
Answer Key
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. D
11. C
12. B
13. D
14. B
15. D
16. C
17. A
18. B
19. D
20. B
21. C
22. B
23. D
24. A
25. A
26. A
27. A
28. C
29. C
30. A
31. D
32. C
33. A
34. A
35. A
 SAN MATEO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
52-A SANMATEO, LAOAG CITY
500742
THIRD QUARTER TEST IN ENGLISH 7

Directions: Read the following questions carefully then copy the letter of the correct answer
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following is not true?
A. Staring or gazing at others can create tension and pressure.
B. The eyes communicate more than any other part of the human body.
C. Arms and hand gestures should be made below your elbow and away from your body.
D. Gestures may be polite in one country/culture but may not be in another.

2. Which of the following gestures show ignorance, perplexity, or irony?

A. clasped hands B. clenched fist C. crossed arms D. shrugging of shoulders

3. Which of the following is not true about the characters in the epic “Ibalon”
A. Baltog was born in Baltavara to the brave clan of Lipod.
B. Sarimaw was a serpent with a beautiful voice and could change an image to deceive
enemies.
C. Bantong killed Rabot, the giant who turned people into rocks.
D. Handiong built a town in Isarog and a season of progress followed.

4. These are the appropriate expressions used when inquiring, except________.

A. I wonder if... B. What do you mean by... C. without a doubt... D. Do you agree that...

5. Gian wants to express his opinion about the issue of corruption in the locality. Which
expression is best to start his point?
A. To sum it up...
B. What do you think of....
C. But what about...
D. If it were up to me...
6. Crossing your arms is a gesture that conveys a message that you are________.
A. nervous B. ready C. defensive D. paying attention
7. Your colleague asks to open the window, saying: ________ you mind If I open the
window?
A. Would B. Do C. Could D. None of the above
8. Who defeated and carried the Tandayag and hung it on a talisay tree in front of his
house in Tondol?
A. Handiong B. Baltog C. Rabot D. Oriol
9. Avoid the following gestures when speaking, except:
A. hands on chin B. rolling your eyes C. stand with confidence D. sway
10. Hannah: Do you believe that friends must be completely honest with each other?
Leah: Yeah. Once, one of my good friends lied to me.
He was a really good friend, and I just felt completely betrayed.
It destroyed the friendship.
In the dialogue, Leah is _________
A. inquiring B. disagreeing C. summarizing D. offering explanations
Passage 1.
“I am a Filipino, I came from islands rippled with sun
Where days are green fires and nights are warm
With moon and stars. Girdling my loins is blood rich as milk
For I was born of sultans, rajahs, kings,” (Maño, n.d. p.10)

11. What does the writer say about the Filipino?

A. He is loyal.
B. He is of noble origin.
C. He is basically generous.
D. He is a victim of injustice.
12. What is reflected in the poem?
A. characteristics of a Filipino
B. equality in being Filipino
C. pride in being a Filipino
D. none of the above
Passage 2
But success made me restless. Wanting wide areas of land, I cleared more forest.
When the soil became poor with constant use, I abandoned my farms. Neglecting to

replenish the vegetation, I laid the soil bare to wind, rain and sun (Zuniega, n.d. in Payawan-
Gabriel & Manikan-Martirez, 2011 p.153).

13. How would you describe man in the above passage?

A. destructive B. greedy
C.selfish D. all of the above
Passage 3
Man’s gregarious nature cannot be denied. No matter how masterfully he handles himself,
he cannot live alone; he needs to associate with others. But living in a society entails
problems, and problems call for solutions – a situation which is actually a challenge in itself
(in English II Project EASE Module, Unit 2, Module 4: Being a Team Player , p. 3.)
14. The paragraph tells us that:
A. Man denies his need for others.
B. Man is basically a social being.
C. Man lives in a society that is full of problems.
D. Man needs to live with others although problems go along with it.

Passage 4
“I hope you will not think of this as a great bother, “Julio continued, trying his best to
phrase his thoughts. He had a vague fear that Ka Ponso might not favorably regard
his letter. But he wrote on, slowly and steadily, stopping only to read what he had put
down. “We shall repay you for whatever you can do for us, compadre. It’s true we
already owe you for many things, but your comadre and I will do all we can indeed to
repay you.” (Gonzales, n.d. in Magelende Magallona-Flores, et al. 2008, p. 25)
15. What Filipino value is shown in the paragraph?
A. pakikisama
B. utang na loob
C. ningas kugon
D. pakikipagkapwa-tao
Directions: Read each passage and its response to the question carefully then choose the
appropriate explanation as referenced from the text. Write your answers on a separate
sheet
of paper.
For items 1-3.
Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the
floor and plopped onto the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some
pizza and fell asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle
came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report
card and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside
down
in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces of trash over it. As he plopped down on the
couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller.
16. Why is Kyle distraught?
He probably got bad grades. How do you know this?
A. He ate some pizza and fell asleep.
B. He played on his computer for six hours.
C. He balled up his report card and hides it.
D. Kyle ran into the house and plopped onto the couch.
17. Why do you think Kyle put his report card in the soup can?
He is trying to dispose of the evidence. He doesn’t want anyone to know. How do you
know this?
A. He ate some pizza and fell asleep.
B. He played on his computer for six hours.
C. Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him.
D. He goes through great lengths to conceal the report card.
18. Was Kyle’s report card good or bad and why was it like that?
Kyle’s report card was probably bad because he plays too many video games. How
did you know this?
A. In the text, he plays video games for six hours and sleeps after eating
pizza, and does not even open his book bag.
B. In the text, Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw
his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch.
C. In the text, he balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can in
the garbage.
D. In the text, when Kyle came home from school the next day, he was
noticeably distraught.

For items 4-5:

Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping
mournfully, and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out
a name: “Oh... John...” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her
heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened the message and read the few
bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her
arms
and continued sobbing.
19. What relationship do John and Anastasia have?
They are boyfriend and girlfriend. How did you know this?
A. They are arguing about something.
B. They are talking about buying a jacket.
C. They appear to be going through a break-up.
D. They appear to argue about the jacket.
20. Why is Anastasia sad?
John and she are breaking up. How did you know this?
A. John calls Anastasia.
B. John wants his belongings back.
C. Anastasia is crying by the fountain.
D. Anastasia receives a text from John.
21. How do you define inferencing?
A. Inferencing is pointing out key details in the text.
B. Inferencing is making a complete guess from one’s imagination.
C. Inferencing is about explaining facts and details found in the story.
D. Inferencing is predicting a possible outcome or happening based on details found
in a text.
22. In inferring, readers must _________________________.
A. refer to the author’s background
B. pay attention to the important details
C. jump into conclusion without citing pieces of evidence
D. make predictions based on his or her understanding
23. Which among the following is not true about inferencing?
A. Inferencing is getting the gist of the story.
B. Inferencing is predicting outcomes using baseless claims.
C. Both a and b.
D. None of the above.
24. A sudden notice of lockdown was announced in your barangay. What do you think
happened?
A. One of your neighbors contracted the virus.
B. There is a vaccine available in the health center.
C. Your neighbor was released from the quarantine facility.
D. None of the above.
25. The class was suspended and there were police around the school. What do you think
happened?
A. There was a fire.
B. There is an important visitor in the school.
C. There is a commotion happening in the school.
D. The principal and teachers are having a meeting.
Directions: Study the following items and give what is needed. Use a separate sheet of
paper
for your answers.
26. Which of the following is not an assertion?
a. I think the government is doing its best to cater to the needs of every citizen.
b. Should people blame the government for the rising number of casualties?
c. The Filipinos are worth dying for.
d. I believe in the power of prayers.
27. Which of the following is NOT a function of assertion?
a. to express ideas or feelings directly
b. to persuade the readers to agree with the author’s belief
c. to let the readers know the author’s thoughts and beliefs about an issue
d. to express author’s self-affirmation and rational thinking
28. Which of the following is NOT a polite way of disagreeing to a statement?
a. You are absolutely wrong!
b. The statement seems to have a fair point, but I have to say that I disagree...
c. I have a completely different opinion on that.
d. I respect your point but, in my opinion, ...
29. What should you remember when reacting to assertions made by the author in a text:
a. Read and understand the texts.
b. Analyze the assertion made by the author.
c. State your reaction clearly.
d. All of the above.
30. Which of the following expressions is used for a positive reaction?
a. I couldn’t agree more...
b. I agree up to a point, but....
c. That’s one way of looking at it, however...
d. I’m not sure I go along with that view...
Directions: Read the following items carefully then write T if the statement is true and F if it
is
false. Use another sheet of paper for your answers.
31. You only need opinions to support your claim.
32. Citing your references properly avoids plagiarism.
33. Textual evidence can only be presented using quotation marks.
34. It is important to read the text comprehensively before making inferences or
conclusions.
35. Supporting your claim with evidence makes your argument more powerful and
believable.
36. An assertion is a statement used to make a declaration or to express strong belief on a
certain topic.
37. Reaction should focus on what is asserted by the author.
38. You can react without reading the text.
38. Facts and opinions can be used to support a reaction to a given statement.
40. Reacting to a text is one of the skills a reader develops when doing critical reading.
41. A panel discussion is a more formal way of discussing issues, problems, or topics in
front of an audience.
42. There are three members of the panel discussion namely: moderator, panel, and
audience.
43. The audience does not play any role in the discussion and they are not allowed to
raise questions.
44. Creative questioning is the key to a meaningful discussion.
45. The members of the panel discussion do not need to conduct research before the
activity.
46-50. Read and analyze the questions below then write GREAT if you think the
question is challenging or provoking and SIMPLE if it is not. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

THEME: CYBER-BULLYING
46. Do you know anyone, or have you heard about anyone who has been cyber-bullied?
47. When did you first hear about cyber-bullying?
48. What springs to your mind when you hear the word “cyber-bullying”?
49. Do you think online bullying is worse than or not as bad as physical bullying? Why or
why not?

50. Do internet companies and mobile phone companies have a duty to stop cyber-
bullying? Why do you say so?
Answer Key
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. D
11. B
12. B
13. D
14. D
15. B
16. C
17. D
18. A
19. C
20. B
21. D
22. B
23. C
24. A
25. C
26. B
27. B
28. A
29. D
30. A
31. F
32. T
33. F
34. T
35. T
36. T
37. T
38. F
39. T
40. T
41. T
42. F
43. F
44. T
45. F
46. G
47. S
48. S
49. G
50. G
 SAN MATEO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
52-A SANMATEO, LAOAG CITY
500742
THIRD QUARTER TEST IN FILIPINO 7

1. Ito ay isang uri ng akdang patula na ang layunin ay manlibak, manukso, o mang-uyam at
may himig na nagbibiro.
a. Awiting Panudyo c. Palaisipan
b. Bugtong d. Tugmang de Gulong
2. Ito ay isang pahulaan sa pamamagitan ng paglalarawan at binibigkas ito nang patula.
a. Awiting Panudyo c. Palaisipan
b. Bugtong d. Tugmang de Gulong
3. Ito ay ang mga paalaala o babala na kalimitang makikita sa mga pampublikong sasakyan.
a. Awiting Panudyo c. Palaisipan
b. Bugtong d. Tugmang de Gulong
4. Ito ay may layuning pukawin at pasiglahin ang kaisipan ng mga taong nagkakaumpukan
na kadalasan ay nakalilito.
a.Awiting Panudyo c. Palaisipan
b. Bugtong d. Tugmang de Gulong
5. Ito ay tumutukoy sa makabuluhang yunit ng tunog na karaniwang tinutumbasan ng titik o
letra.
a. Ponema c. Segmental
b. Ponolohiya d. Suprasegmental
II. Panuto: Isulat ang titik sa sagutang papel ang wastong pagpapahayag na tumutugon sa
sitwasyon sa bawat bilang.
6. Ipinakilala mo ang iyong guro sa iyong ina.
a. Nanay ang aking guro, si Gng. Patricia Pascual.
b. Nanay ang aking guro, Gng. Patricia Pascual.
c. Nanay, ang aking guro, si Gng. Patricia Pascual.
d. Nanay ang aking guro si Gng. Patricia Pascual.

7. Ibinalita mo sa iyong kaibigan na may pagsusulit kayo bukas.

a. May pagsusulit tayo bukas.
b. May pagsusulit tayo bukas?
c. May pagsusulit tayo bukas!
d. May pagsusulit, tayo, bukas.
8. Nangatwiran kang hindi si Patrick ang kumuha ng pera.
a. Hindi, si Patrick ang kumuha ng pera.
b. Hindi si Patrick ang kumuha ng pera.
c. Hindi si Patrick ang kumuha ng pera?
d. Hindi si Patrick, ang kumuha ng pera!