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Department of Education
Region 02 (Cagayan Valley)
Schools Division Office of Isabela
Sto. Tomas District
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Calanigan Norte, Sto. Tomas, Isabela 3327
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Second Periodical Test

ENGLISH-GRADE 7

Name Year & Section ____ Date ____Score______

I. Enhancing Vocabulary : Define the following italicized words in

the sentences. Analyze the statements carefully to get the correct
answer.

______ 1. The people of Barogan were not only afraid of fierce monsters but also of
savage animals.
a. dangerous b. wild c. weak d. strong
______ 2. All of the enemies were vanquished when the hero used his supernatural
powers.
a. vanished b. turned into stones c. defeated d. surrendered
______ 3. The serpent that could change itself into a lady had enchanted people
who explored the woods.
a. killed with black magic c. put under a spell
b. amazed with powers d. both b and c
______ 4. There were also creatures that could change their appearance to deceive
people.
a. lead into error c. put into harm
b. trap in the forest d. throw away
______ 5. The hero was able to fight every monster with gallantry.
a. courage c. weakness
b. hope d. faith
______ 6. There are many fierce monsters that roamed around the forest.
a. kind c. strong
b. very violent d.weak
______ 7. I cannot describe the people’s anguish when they lost their homes and
relatives in the typhoon.
a. Fear c. Reason
b. Sorrow d. Anger
______ 8. Many traffic accidents are caused by reckless drivers.
a. Discourteous c. Dishonest
b. Careless d. Rude
______ 9. Her description of a place was so vivid, we could imagine how it looked.
a. Clear c. Exact
b. Long d. Confusing

______ 10. They say that Filipinos are as pliant as a bamboo.

a. Hard c. Bending
b. Graceful d. Strong
II. Multiple Choices: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write only the
letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.

_______ 11. It is one of the best epics in the Philippine Literature which talks about
three great heroes who fought for their land. What is it?
a. Indarapatra at Sulayman c. Biag ni Lam-ang
b. Ibalon d. Bantugan
_______ 12. Who is the first hero who cultivated the rich land of the place called
Ibalon?
a. Handiong c. Bantong
b. Oriol d. Bantog
_______ 13. What is the name of the monstrous wild boar with very long fangs that
destroyed the fields and crops of the first hero?
a. Tandayag c. Tanduyog
b. Tandayog d. Tanday
_______ 14. I am the second hero who fought thousands of battles with gallantry; it
was under my leadership when a season of progress was experienced in Ibalon.
Who am I?
a. Bantog c. Sural
b. Ginantong d. Handiong
______ 15. It is a serpent with a very beautiful voice that could change its image to
deceive others. Among all the enemies, it is the hardest to kill. What is the name of
this serpent?
a. Ariol c. Oriol
b. Rabot d. Orion
______ 16. ________ is an Aeta who invented the cooking pot, stove, earthen jar
and other kitchen utensils during the leadership of Handiong.
a. Dinahon c. Isarog
b. Tondol d. Ginantong
______ 17. Name the half-man half-beast with terrible powers and it loves to sleep.
a. Robot c. Hablom
b. Rabot d. Unos

______ 18. He is a good friend of Handiong who killed the beast, he is the last hero.
a. Bantong c. Dinahon
b. Ponon d. Bantog

______ 19. What is the theme of the epic?

a. losing of hope c. killing of animals
b. bravery against enemies d. all of the above

______ 20. In Filipino Poetry, which among these is its main objective?
a. to appreciate our forefathers’ skills and creativity
b. to make Filipinos become famous
c. to expose the talent of every Filipino in writing
d. both b and c

______ 21. “You open doors when you open books.” To practice the art of
__________, develop a hungry, curious, questing mind and then seek your answers
in books.
a. reading c. listening
b. speaking d. writing
 The sound of gangsas beat through the walls of the dark house like muffled
roars of falling waters. The woman had moved with a start when the sliding door
opened had been hearing the gangsas for she did not know how long. There was a
sudden rush of fire in her. She gave no sign that she heard Awiyao, but continued
to sit unmoving in the darkness.
- The Wedding Dance

_____22. What does the presence of darkness in the story symbolize?

a. inclement weather
b. sadness
c. war
d. no electricity
_____23. What does “muffled roars” mean in sentence 1?
a. cover to deaden or prevent sound
b. hide from seeing or speaking
c. prevent from falling waters
d. no electricity
_____24. To what sense does sentence 3 appeal?
a. sight
b. smell
c. touch
d. sound
_____25. Who is the author of this tragic love story/ short story?
a. Rony V. Diaz
b. Manuel E. Arguilla
c. Francisco Arcillana
d. Amador T. Daguio

Tone: Write the letter of the feeling shown by each of the character in the passage.

_____26. “It is not right, it is not right!” she cried. “ How does she know? How can
anybody know? It is not right!
a. concern b. disappointment c. indifference d. desperate
_____27. “This house is yours,” he said. “I built it for you. Make it your own, live in it
as long as you wish.
a. concern b. disappointment c. indifference d. desperate
_____28. “I don’t care about the fields,” she cried. “I don’t care about the house, I
don’t care for anything.”
a. concern b. disappointment c. indifference d. desperate
______29. Attendance is compulsory _______everybody is present.
a. yet b. hence c. due to d. but
______30. We begged her to stay__________ she decided to go home.
a. since b. although c. but d. because
______31. Many committed accident _______careless driving.
a. so that b. due to c. even d. unless
______32. He was put to the jail several times _______ he learned many lessons
in life.
a. and b. however c. besides d. moreover
III. Analyze the meaning of the underlined idioms by writing the letter of the
correct answer on the space before the number.
_____33. As he makes his bed, so he must lie on it. This implies that
a. One should face the consequences of his actions.
b. A person should prepare the bed he will lie on.
c. Beds are made for resting.
d. A person must make his own bed.
_____34. Make hay while the sun shines. This means
a. Work toward a definite goal while the opportunities are present.
b. While the weather is fine, work outdoors
c. Hay dries better in the summer heat
d. It is best to gather hay in the summer heat
_____35. Remember me to your mother means
a. Hello to your mother
b. Goodbye to your mother
c. I’m fine to your mother
d. Regards to your mother
_____36. Don’t worry about your daughter, she’s in good hands. The daughter is
a. in safe hands b. in danger c. well-fed d. well taken care of
_____37. Lara asked Susan to give her a hand with the dishes
a. help her b. clap for her c. present her with one hand d. hold her
_____38. Which of the following is not a proverb?
a. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
b. A watched pot never boils.
c. Let the cat out of the bag.
d. A sincere invitation is augmented a pull.
_____39. Which of the following is an example of idiomatic expressions?
a. Cry over a spilled milk
b. Take your medicine
c. As high as the mountain
d. Make a long story longer

IV. PLOT OF A STORY: Read the story and answer the questions that follow.
Encircle the letter of you answer.

The Buzzing Mosquito

Once there was a cruel king. He was a king Crab. All small creatures and
insects were under him.
When he was asleep, he wanted everybody to keep quite.
One day while he was asleep, frogs croaked and laughed very loud. The king
was awakened. He called for the biggest frog. “Why were you laughing so
loudly?” he asked. “We were laughing because we saw the turtle carrying his
house on his back,” answered the frog.
The king called for the turtle. “Why do you carry your house in your back?”
he asked. “I carry it on my back because I’m afraid firefly might burn it,” the turtle
replied.
“Why do you carry fire with you?” the king asked the firefly. “To protect
myself from the mosquito who likes to bite me.”
 The king asked the mosquito why he liked to bite the firefly. The mosquito did not
answer, but flew straight to the king and stung him. The king got angry and killed
mosquito.
When the other mosquitoes heard what happened, they started looking for
the king. King Crab hid in a hole in the ground.
Do you hear mosquitoes buzzing near your ears? That’s because they
are still looking for King Crab in every hole they see.

____40. What is the complication of the story?

a. The king fell asleep
b. The king was awakened by the frog’s noise
c. The king talked to other insects
d. The king was bitten by the mosquito
____41. Identify the climax of the story.
a. The king confronted the biggest frog.
b. The king got angry.
c. The mosquito was killed by the king
d. The mosquitoes would like to sting the king.
____42. Among the characters, who is the protagonist?
a. King Crab
b. Mosquito
c. Frog
d. Turtle
____43. What do you think is the setting of the story?
a. pool
b. seashore
c. mountain
d. canal
____44. From among the choices, what is the story’s resolution?
a. The mosquito stung the king.
b. The frog laughed so loud.
c. The king hid in the hole.
d. The turtle carried his house

V. READING COMPREHENSION: Study the poster below then answer the

questions that follow.
THE PLAY – “ Romeo and Juliet”

Monday, October 30, 6:00 P.M.

‘CNHS Multipurpose Hall’
Calanigan NHS
To be presented by: The Green Meadow Drama –Guild
Tickets: P100.00 Proceeds from the
Play will be used
Available at: to finance the
The English Room student delegation
And the School Store to the RSPC

________ 45. What event is to take place?

( a. A play b. Quezon Academy c. Tickets d. Carolling)
________ 46. Where it will be held?
( a. RSPC b. Multipurpose Hall c. Drama Guild d. Comedy )
________ 47. When will it be held?
( a. Monday, October 30,6:00 PM
b. The Green Meadow Drama- Guild
c. Multipurpose Hall Quezon Academy
d. Tuesday, October 30,6:00 PM )
________ 48. Why will it be held?
( a. to finance the RSPC delegation
b. For the renovation of English Reading Center
c. for ticket printing )

Items 49- 50: Read and understand the text. From it, answer the questions that
follow. Write the letter of your correct answer.

Paco Park, which was once a Spanish cemetery, is now undoubtedly one of the
most picturesque place in the heart on Manila. Since 1980, the cemetery has been
used as venue for classical, pop, jazz and folk music concerts, as well as for poetry
reading sessions. A free concert held on Friday evenings features classical music.

________49. Paco Park is formerly a________.

a. Spanish burial ground c. concert venue
b. park d. playground
________50. Which is not true about Paco Park?
a. It was built in 1980.
b. Its cemetery is now being used for poetry and reading sessions.
c. Paco Park is located in Manila.
d. Jazz music can be heard in the park once in a while.

“Casting all your care upon HIM; for He careth for you.”
-1 Peter 5:7-

Prepared by:

GISSEL A. CANGAS
Teacher III

Noted:

MARYQUIN A. BAGCAL
SSP II