FIRST PERIODIC EXAMINATION

ENGLISH 7

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions: Fill in the blank the appropriate word to complete each statement.
1. Pre-colonial inhabitants of the Philippines have a rich oral ______ of literature.
a. natives b. recitations c. alphabets d. tradition
2. One popular form of pre-colonial literature is the _______, “basahanon” in Bukidnon, “daraidan” and “daragilon”, in Panay,
“salawikain” in Luzon or “sarsarita” in Ilocos.
a. proverbs b. epic c. myth d. riddle
3. Filipino proverbs echo the ideals of the Philippines. Though they have been retold and passed down from one generation to
another, the ______ and lessons they impart to us still hold true to this day.
a. examples b. ideas c. values d. goals
4. Dr. Damiana Eugenio, a renowned Filipino folklorist, says there is still no universally accepted definition of a word ______.
a. folklore b. folka c. folksong d. folkdance
5. Any bit of knowledge loaded from generation to generation, which depicts the beliefs and lifestyle of our ancestors of a chosen
ethnic group is rendered _____to that group, and is respected as folklore.
a. unique b. different c. varied d. similar
II. TRUE OR FALSE. Directions: Decide whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE. Put a check in the proper column.
6. Early Filipinos enjoys a high standard of government. TRUE FALSE
7. The early Filipinos have a high literacy rate. 6.
8. Our forefathers already had an advanced civilization. 7.
9. They had no foreign relations. 8.
10. They were not self – sufficient. 9.
11. Proverbs show cultural values and the physical environment 10.
of the region where they originated.
11.
III. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions: Identify the stress syllable of the following words by choosing the letter of the
corresponding answer.
12. commitment a. Ooo b. oOo c. ooO
13. indigenous a. Oooo b. oOoo c. ooOo
14. ancestors a. Ooo b. oOo c. ooO
15. attainment a. Ooo b. oOo c. ooO
16. family a. Ooo b. oOo c. ooO
17. figurative a. Oooo b. oOoo c. ooOo
18. distinguish a. Ooo b. oOo c. ooO
19. determine a. Ooo b. oOo c. ooO
20. literature a. Oooo b. oOoo c. ooOo
IV. MATCHING TYPE. Directions: Identify the speaker’s purpose/feeling by considering the underlined sentence stress.
21. Liza is your best friend. a. The speaker is stating a fact.
22. Liza is your best friend. b. The speaker expresses ownership.
23. Liza is your best friend. c. The speaker is sure.
24. Liza is your best friend. d. The speaker emphasizes friendship.
e. The speaker is excited.
V. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions: Identify the characteristics of the following proverbs. Write the letter of the correct answer.
25. A good thing is never too late.
a. system of values.
b. general truth
c. ethical proverb
26. No debt remains unpaid.
a. general truth
b. ethical proverb
c. humorous proverb
27. The good woman is worth more than rubies.
a. system of values.
b. ethical proverb
c. general truth.
28. There is no earthly joy that is not watered with tears.
a. system of values.
b. general attitude.
c. general truth.

VI. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions: Make the verb agrees with its subject. Write the letter of the correct answer.
29. The car (a. stay, b. stays) in the garage.
30. Lala (a. water, b. waters) the plants.
31. There (a.was, b. were) birds perched on the branch of the tree.
32. Mrs. Jocson as well as her three children (a. go, b. goes) to the birthday party.

VII. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions: Identify the following by choosing the letter of the answer.
33. It is the time and place in which a story takes place.
a. plot b. conflict c. setting
34. It is how the writer reveals his characters.
a. conflict b. characterization c. characters
35. It refers to the life lesson of a story.
a. theme b. resolution c. character
36. One character is conflict with another character/s.
a. internal b. extraterrestrial c. external
37. Which best describes the “theme” as an element of a narrative?
a. It is always stated directly.
b. It is the reader’s message.
c. It can be two or more.
38. Which part of the plot talk about the rising action of the story, “Maria Makiling”?
a. One day, Gat Dula, the ruler of the Kingdom of bay, came to the “talipapa”.
b. Once, there were two deities who had an only daughter lived not too distant from the village.
c. Unfortunately Gat Dula fell ill and died.

VII. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions: Answer each question correctly. Then, write the letter of your choice.
39.What is the meaning of the word prefix?
a. A word within the word
b.A group of letters put before a root word which changes its meaning
c. A group of letters put at the end of a root word which changes its meaning
40.What does the word unhurt means?
a. hurt badly b. hurt c. not hurt
41.If you add the prefix “un” to the word “wrap”, what is the correct spelling of the new word?
a. unwrap b. unrap c. unwrapp
42.If you wanted to say that someone is “not helpful”, which word would you use?
a. inhelpful b. unhelpful c. helpfulnesss

VIII. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions: Study the data presented and answer the questions.
Number of Students Who Like It
Title of Myths/Legends/Epics Section Jewel Section Jasper
Male Female Male Female
1.The Creation Story 20 20 20 20
2.Maria Makiling 15 25 13 27
3.The Good Prince Bantugan 30 10 32 8

43. How many students are there in Section Jewel?

a. 20 b. 40 c. 60
44. Which text is best liked or preferred by the male students in Section Jewel?
a. The Creation b. Maria Makiling c. The good Prince Bantugan
45. Which text is liked or preferred both by males and females in the two sections?
a. The Creation Story b. Maria Makiling c. The Good Prince Bantugan
46. Why is the text Maria Making preferred by the majority of the females in Section Jasper?
a. because Maria Makiling is beautiful
b. because the main character is also a female
c. because it is a good story

IX. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions: Read the selection properly, then answer the questions that follow.
Philippine Eagle is one of the rarest eagles in the world next only to the Madagascar Sea Eagle. It is called “the air’s
noblest flier” by Charles A. Lindbergh. Philippine Eagles live in the islands of Luzon, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao.
The Philippine Eagle is considered the second largest eagle because it weighs up to eight kilograms. The size of its legs
and feet is smaller than the world’s largest. However, its impressive height of one meter and above and its wingspan are second to
none among eagles.

47. What is the selection all about?

a. Why the Philippine Eagle is called “the air’s noblest flier”
b. Why the Philippine Eagle is a bird
c. Where the Philippine can be found
48. How Lindbergh claimed the Philippine Eagle?
a. the rarest eagle in the world b. the air’s noblest flier c. the largest eagle
49. Why is Philippine Eagle considered as the second largest eagle?
a. it weighs up to eight (8) kilograms
b. the size of its legs and feet is smaller than the Madagascar Sea Eagle
c. its wingspan is smallest than the world’s largest eagle
50. What is the best title for the selection?
a. The Air’s Noblest Flier
b. The Second Largest Eagle
c. The Rarest Eagle

Prepared by: JONNAH F. ADONA Checked by: TERESITA G. GABAYNO

English Teacher English Dept. Chair / HT IV
 FIRST PERIODIC EXAMINATION
ENGLISH 8

I. NOUN-VERB STRESS. Directions: Put the stress mark ( ‘ ) on the right syllable of the underlined word.

1. I hesitate to present such a little 2.) present.

3. He has made a material progress, but he needs to 4.)progress spiritually.
5. That insult call for an apology.

II. SENTENCE STRESS. Directions: Identify the sentence stress being asked in each item.

Sheila is my best friend.

6. The speaker is sure.

a. Sheila b. is c. my d. friend
7. The speaker emphasis friendship.
a. Shiela b. is c. my d. friend
8. The speaker is stating a fact.
a. Sheila b. is c. my d. friend
9. The speaker expresses ownership.
a. Sheila b. is c. my d. best
10. The speaker emphasis the degree of friendship.
a. Sheila b. my c. best d. friend

III.INTONATION. Directions: Apply the appropriate intonation on the sentences below. Write the letter of the correct answer.

a. b.
11. Phonetics is easy. ____
12. It’s unbelievable! _____
13. How long has he lived in Baguio? _____
14. You want a chair, ____ don’t you? 15._____ (The speaker is not sure.)

IV. LITERATURE. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

16. Dancing and _______ are the hobbies of the African girls.
a. storytelling b. singing c. watching TV d. painting
17. The Philippines, China, and Japan have traditions that are influenced by religion.
a. agree b. disagree c. maybe d. none of the above
18. Chopsticks are believed to symbolize ____ and ____.
a. bravery and loyalty c. hatred and anger
b. kindness and gentleness d. roughness and fierceness
19. What color is believed to abolish bad luck?
a. black b. green c. red d. yellow
20. According to Chinese beliefs, when you give a gift, make sure to wrap it in red and gold but never white, black or gray as
they symbolize _______?
a. happiness b. prosperity c. wellness d. death
21. In Chinese, why do children serve tea to their elders?
a. to ask money b. to get attention c. to receive a gift d. to show respect

22. The following are the traditional customs in Chinese weddings EXCEPT
a. The bride and the groom knelt before their parents.
b. The bride and the groom offer tea to their parents.
c. The bride and the groom sleep together with their parents.
d. None of the above.

V. COHESIVE DEVICES. Directions: Choose the correct cohesive device from the list to complete the sentences.
while because so but
23. The weather was so very cold, ___ John wore his gloves.
24. Mary had her dinner ____ she went to bed.
25. The children washed their hands _____ they had finished gardening.
26. Charlie read a book _____ he waited for the bus.
27. We wanted to go to the beach ____ it rained.

VI. CONTEXT CLUES. Directions: Figure out the meaning of the italicized word using context clues.
28. They hung them in the chimney. Smoke, smoke, smoke and there you have them, black as coals.
a. fireplace b. rooftop c. comfort room d. gas stove
29. They only wet the soles of their feet before dressing and coming into the world.
a. nails b. fingers c. back part d. base part
30. I will be home before the roses have wilted in summer, and we will be saved.
a. grew b. bloomed c. bent over d. died
31. She saw three sisters wearing pretty clothes and playing happily amid a sea red of poppies.
a. middle b. behind c. under d. in front of
32. ‘Uncle, my poor mother your sister, has no money to pay for food. We are starving. Won’t you help us?” said Pear Blossom.
a. prosperous b. extreme hunger c. nourishing d. afraid

VII. ADJECTIVES. Directions: Choose the correct order of adjectives to fill in the blank.

33. My grandmother lives in the ______ house of the corner.

a. little, blue, green and white
b. little, blue and green and white
c. blue, green, and white, little
34. The stores carry an assortment of _______ objects.
a. interesting, new, old, and antique
b. interesting, new, old, antique
c. new, old, and antique, interesting
35. We went for a two-week cruise on a ______ocean liner.
a. incredible, brand new, huge, Italian
b. incredible, huge, brand new, Italian
c. Italian, incredible, brand new, huge
36. I bought a pair of _____boots.
a. new, nice, red, rain
b. nice, new, red, rain
c. red, new, nice, rain
37. Which sentence used the correct order of adjectives?
a. Our grandparents drive a motorhome with black and white stripes.
b. Our grandparents drive motorhome with black with white stripes.
c. Our grandparents drive motorhome with black, white stripes.

38. Which sentence used the correct order of adjectives?

a. During my college years, I wore a big, red, white and black hat to sporting events.
b. During my college years, I wore a red, white and black and big hat to sporting events.
c. During my college years, I wore a big, red, white, black hat to sporting events.
d. During my college years, I wore a red, white and black big hat to sporting events.

VIII. SENTENCE STRUCTURE. Directions: Identify the sentence whether it is simple, compound, complex, and compound-
complex.

39. Jessa and Lyra are travelling through Europe.

a. simple b. compound c. complex d. compound-complex
40. Many students arrived late this morning.
a. simple b. compound c. complex d. compound-complex
41. Jayson plays the piano, and Allen plays the guitar.
a. simple b. compound c. complex d. compound-complex
42. The boy behaves well.
a. simple b. compound c. complex d. compound-complex
43. I did not attend my class, because I was not feeling well.
a. simple b. compound c. complex d. compound-complex
44. Since we had gone only a mile from camp, we could return before the dark, and we would not become lost.
a. simple b. compound c. complex d. compound-complex

IX. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES. Directions: Identify the type of conditional sentence used in each item.

45. If you set your mind to a goal, you will eventually achieve it.
a. zero b. first c. second d. third
46. When people smoke cigarettes, their teeth suffer.
a. zero b. first c. second d. third
47. If I owned a zoo, I might let people interact with the animals more.
a. zero b. first c. second d. third
48. If I sunbathe, I will get burnt.
a. zero b. first c. second d. third
49. If I had gone out tomorrow, I would have gone to the beach.
a. zero b. first c. second d. third
50. If you set your mind to a goal, you would eventually achieve its.
a. zero b. first c. second d. third

Prepared by: JONNAH F. ADONA Checked by: TERESITA G. GABAYNO

English Teacher English Dept. Chair / HT IV