LICEO DE PULILAN COLLEGES

Longos, Pulilan, Bulacan

Final Examination in English 7

Mr.Jerwin S. Awa

Name:________________________________________ Score:________________________
Grade and Section:______________________________ Date:________________________
LRN:_________________________________________

Direction: Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. What does the Legend of Mt. Mayon manifest?

a. mirrors almost exactly the origin of a particular volcano.
b. depicts consequences of parental interventions.
c. exemplifies heroic adventure of Panganoron.
d. poses a love story of genuine roots.
2. It is a story of_______.
a. courage and faith b. honesty and hope
c. love and courage d. hope and sacrifice
3.If the reading text were to explain the actions of gods and heroes or a natural phenomenon, then it
would be a sample of a____________.
a. myth b. legend c. epic d. folk tales
4. If you were to write an epic, what element should you consider?
a. origin of a place b. moral of a story
c. adventure of a hero d. love between the hero and heroine
5. Using the Dewey Decimal System, which classification will the legends, myths, epics and folktales fall
under?
a. 400-499 Language b. 700-799 Arts
c. 800-899 Literature d. 300-399 Social Sciences
6. Which of the following words is stressed differently?
a. accepted b. proposal c. everyone d. another
7. What does indifferent mean as used in the sentence, “Pedro, who seemed indifferent, refused to
participate in class discussions about Philippine folk literature”?
a. curious b. uninterested c. agitated d. quiet
8. Based on its structure, how do you classify the following sentence? “After saving her life, Panganoron
started to court her.”
a. simple b. complex c. compound d. compound-complex
9. Which of the following is true? Philippine Literature______________________.
a. started during the coming of Spaniards in 1521. b. is based on how ancient people talk.
c. traces its roots in oral tradition. d. has an ethnic origin.
10. The reading text is a tale that was passed along by word of mouth. This means it is part of the
____________ of our country.
a. culture b. oral tradition c. heritage d. customs
11. Juana was asked to do an oral retelling of the reading text. Which statement below manifests that she
is doing it effectively?
a. She tells the story loud enough to make the listeners look at her intently.
b. She moves around the room while retelling the story so that she would catch the attention
of her audience.
c. She establishes eye contact with her audience, varies her voice for dramatic effect, and uses
simple and understandable language.
d. all of the above.
12. When Ella was retelling a story, she used a monotonous voice and mispronounced many words. Why is it
important for her to articulate words clearly and correctly?
a. to communicate effectively b. to impress her audience
c. to increase her word power d. to enhance her reading comprehension
13. Why is it important to know the right word in any writing situation? Knowing how a word is used
______________________.
a. shows mastery of the English language b. endears the readers to the writer
c. determines its meaning d. impresses the readers

ANIMO LICEO!
14. Why is there a need to study folk literature?
a. . Folk literature should be given importance. b. Folk literature is rarely appreciated in the 21st
century.
c. Folk literature offers enchanting stories about nature. d. Folk literature provides insights into the
people’s culture and beliefs.
15. Which of the comments below would you give if you were to assess the subject-verb agreement in the
sentence, “Each of the legends are interesting”? The sentence is____.
a. correct b. incorrect c. partly correct d. cannot be determined

16. The choices below share the same meanings. In retelling a story, which word would you use to describe
your appreciation for a character’s trait?
a. determined b. pig-headed c. stubborn d. unreasonable
17. In doing a retelling of the origin of your locality, why should you consider your audience?
a. to grab their attention b. to know the big words that can truly amaze them
c. to leave a lasting impression of your storytelling ability d. to know the content and language
most suitable to them
18. You were asked by Philippine Daily Inquirer to tell a story which forwards a lesson and uses characters
that will be most interesting to young children. What tale would you choose?
a. myth b. legend c. epic d. fables
19. How would you revise the sentence, “Juan commanded the goat and shook it’s whiskers until his mother
and brothers had all the silver they could carry”? Change__________.
a. there to their b. he to it c. it’s to its d. No revision is needed.
20. Matanglawin Publication has asked you to do a written retelling of an existing legend. Which of the
choices below should you NOT consider? You should not use___.
a. words produce vivid imagery. b. words with fewer syllables.
c. sentences with varied structures. d. sentences the evoke vivid imagery.
21. Bantugan is not _____________.
a tale about origin b. a tale about a heroic person
c. a tale based on oral tradition d. a tale that is chanted or sung.
22. If Bantugan were a god and the story talks about a natural phenomenon then it would be _____.
a. folk tales b. legend c. myth d. epic
23. What would be a significant feature of the reading text if it were a fable?
a. origin of a place b. moral of a story
c. adventure of a hero d. love between the hero and heroine
24. Using the Dewey Decimal System, which section of the library can you find information about the
culture of Bicol?
a. 300-399 Social Sciences b. 400-499 Language c. 800-899 Literature d. 700-799 Arts
25. Which of the following words is stressed differently?
a. happy b. return c. captive d. people
26. What does wandering mean as used in the sentence, The wandering Bantugan evetually falls ill and dies
at the Palace Gates of The- Land-Between-Two-Seas?
a. rambling b. traveling c. marveling d. enjoying
27. What is the classification of the sentence below based on its structure? “Bantugan gets married with the
loveliest princesses and lives happily in Bumbaran for several years.
a. simple b. complex c. compound d. compound-complex
28. In doing an oral retelling of a tale, why should you use the proper tone of your voice and articulate words
clearly?
a. to express your ideas eloquently b. to communicate effectively
c. to talk authoritatively d. to speak credibly
29. Which of the statements below shows the importance of word choice in writing situations? Knowing
what word to use is important because it___.
a. shows concern for the readers. b. captures the reader’s attention.
c. exhibits knowledge of the English language. d. allows a writer to forward meaning with
clarity and conciseness.
30. Which of the following istrue? Philippine Literature__________.
a refers to the body of written texts about our culture and society.
b. came into existence with the coming of the Spaniards in 1521.
c. reflects the unchanging culture of the Philippine society.
d. traces its roots in the oral tradition of our ancestors.
31. If you were to assess the storyteller’s statement, “One of the brave epic heroes in Philippine literature is
Bantugan,” what would be your comment? The sentence is_____.
a. correct b. incorrect c. partly correct d. cannot be determined
32. In retelling the story of Bantugan, which word would you use to describe him as powerful?
a. controlling b. great c. dominant d. authoritative

ANIMO LICEO!
33. In crafting a tale about the origin of your locality, why should you consider your audience and purpose?
Knowledge of audience and purpose will allow you to _____.
a. choose suitable style and form. b. use words that readers like.
c. write interesting stories. d. win writing awards.
34. You were asked by Philippine Daily News to retell a story that features the bravery and gallantry of
ancient Filipinos. What tale would you choose?
a. myth b. legend c. epic d. fables
35. How would you revise the sentence, “Bantugan faced the other warriors bravely. They did not flinch at
the sight of his enemies.”? Change ____.
a. they to their b. they to he c. his to their d. No revision is needed
36. In doing an oral retelling of a fable for Matanglawin Publication’s storytelling event, which kind of
sentence structure should you use?
a. simple b. complex c. compound d. compound-complex
37. What does indifferent mean as used in the sentence, “Pedro, who seemed indifferent, refused to
participate in class discussions about Philippine folk literature”?
a. curious b. uninterested c. agitated d. quiet
38. Based on its structure, how do you classify the following sentence? “After saving her life, Panganoron
started to court her.”
a. simple b. complex c. compound d. compound-complex
39. Which of the comments below would you give if you were to assess the subject-verb agreement in the
sentence, “Each of the legends are interesting”? The sentence is____.
a. correct b. incorrect c. partly correct d. cannot bedetermined
40. Matanglawin Publication has asked you to do a written retelling of an existing legend.
Which of the choices below should you NOT consider? You should not use___.
a. words produce vivid imagery. b. words with fewer syllables.
c. sentences with varied structures .d. sentences the evoke vivid imagery.

II. Match the italicized word in A with its correct meaning in B. Remember to write letters only.

A B
1. A forge should always install an anti- a. to imitate illegally
pollution device to protect the environment.

2. Left along a deserted road, the wounded hold- b. an apparatus in which metal is heated
up victim tried to forge ahead. and softened before shaping

3. The habitual absentee tried to forge his mother’s c. to heat

signature on the excuse letter.

4. The blacksmith placed the iron rod in the forge. d. to move forward with difficulty

5. Ana, Luisa and May agreed to forge a lasting e. a furnace or industrial plant where
friendship. metal is heated and refined

6. Remember to forge the metal first or you can f. to invent, devise or proceed in order to
never shape it. deceive

7. The dishonest cashier planned to forge an g. to form or make

alibi for his actions

8. I missed the point of your story. h. identify

9. At that point, the child fell asleep. i. a sharp end
10. He answered the argument point by point. j. a small mark or dot
11. The pencil has a sharp point. k. the main idea
12. Marlon forgot to add the decimal point. l. a particular time
m. an item
I. Write the letter of the correct verb form to complete the sentence. Write your answer on
the space before the number.

_____ 12. We _________ on a water covered planet.

a. lives b. is living c. live d. does live

_____ 13. The oceans _________ seventy-five percent of the earth’s surface.
a. does cover b. cover c. is covering d. covers

_____ 14. This vast expanse of water _________ the adventurer who _________ to explore it.
a. defy; seek b. are defying; seeks c. defies; seeks d. does defy; seek
_____ 15. It also _________ the scientists who _________ eager to understand it.
a. challenge; are b. challenge; is c. is challenging; is d. challenges; are

_____ 16. Great mountain ranges _________ for thousands of miles.

a. extend b. extends c. is extending d. does extend

_____ 17. Volcanoes _________ and earthquakes _________ huge trenches.

a. are rising; is opening b. rise; open c. rises; opens d. rise; does open

_____ 18. Man _________ much to gain from an exploration of the oceans.
a. have b. do have c. are having d. has

_____ 19. Oceanography _________ a study of the oceans which _________ all the branches of science.
a. is; involves b. is; is involving c. is; involve d. is; do involve

_____ 20. To explore the oceans, the oceanographer _________ upon his knowledge of geology, chemistry,
physics and biology.
a. calls b. call c. do call d. are calling

_____ 21. The specialized branches of oceanography _________ physical oceanography, chemical
oceanography, geological oceanography and biological oceanography.
a. does include b. includes c. is including d. include

_____ 22. Green plants _________ food by means of photosynthesis.

a. made b. make c. is making d. does make

_____ 23. Photosynthesis _________ water and carbon dioxide into a sugar.
a combines b. do combine c. combine d. is combining

_____ 24. Green plants _________ carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
a. is absorbing b. does absorb c. absorb d. absorbs

_____ 25. The plants _________ water from the soil through the roots.
a. takes b. are taking c. does take d. take

_____ 26. Light _________ the energy for photosynthesis.

a. supply b. supplies c. do supply d. are supplying

_____ 27. Chlorophyll _________ it possible for green plants to use the energy of light.
a. do make b. made c. are making d. makes

_____ 28. Green plants _________ oxygen to the atmosphere.

a. is returning b. does return c. returns d. return

_____ 29. Photosynthesis _________ within the leaves of green plants specifically within the chloroplasts.
a. occur b. are occurring c. occurs d. do occur

_____ 30. Green plants _________ the sugar they make into a starch.
a. converts b. convert c. does convert d. is converting

III. Essay (10 points)

What can you say about Philippine Literature?

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