THIRD PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

IN ENGLISH-7

NAME:________________________________________________________
SCORE:_______________
SECTION:_____________________________________________________ DATE:________________

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Read and analyze the questions carefully and ENCIRCLE the
letter of the correct answer.

I. LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Direction: Listen to your teacher as he/she reads the text twice, then answer the questions that
follows.
1. The whole passage was mainly a________________
A. Description of the women’s role in the revolution
B. History of the Philippine revolution
C. Book review and biography
D. Biography
2. The purpose of the selection is____________-
A. To rewrite the history
B. To liberate the women
C. To praise the women at the expense of men
D. To shed light on the role of women in the Philippine revolution
3. The passage specifically mentions Josephine Bracken who became the wife of __________
A. Andres Bonifacio
B. Apolinario Mabini
C. Jose Rizal
D. Paciano Rizal
4. Josephine Bracken was born in ______
A. Manila on August 9, 1876
B. Hongkong on August 9, 1876
C. Dapitan on August 9, 1876
D. Ireland on August 9, 1876
5. Josephine Bracken went to Dapitan to accompany an American widower to see Dr. Jose Rizal
who was a well-known __________
A. Hero B. exile C. ophthalmologist D. poet
II. READING COMPREHENSION

A. Read the selection carefully, then answer the questions that follow. Encircle the letter of your answer.

Zebras

Lance Lawrence, a world-famous animal researcher, was recently interviewed about his studies on
zebras. Mr. Lawrence has been studying zebras in Africa for over fifteen years. He believes that zebras
are the most fascinating animals in the world.

“There are three different species of zebra: the plains zebras, the Grevy’s zebra and the mountain zebras,”
Mr. Lawrence explained. Plains zebras are the most common type. They live in the grassland of eastern
and southern Africa.”

Mr. Lawrence feels that the zebra is a truly beautiful animal. “Zebras are famous for their black and white
stripes,” he explained during his interview. “Although the patterns can be very similar, no two zebras
have exactly the same stripe. Their stripe patterns make them attractive to look at. The designs are
enchanting!”

“Another interesting fact about zebras is that they sleep standing up,” said Mr. Lawrence.” They only
sleep when they are in large groups though, so they can be alerted of danger.”

Zebras are one of the most valued African animals. We must look after them. We should also support
researchers like Mr. Lawrence, who provides a wonderful insight into the lives of these creatures.

6. Which of the following is a statement of fact?

A. Mr. Lawrence feels that the zebra is a truly beautiful animal.
B. Mr. Lawrence has been studying zebras in Africa for over fifteen years.
C. He believes that zebras are the most fascinating animals in the world.
D. Zebras are one of the most valued African animals.
7. Which of the following statements DOES NOT belong to the group?
A. Zebras are famous for their black and white stripes.
B. There are three different species of zebra.
C. Another interesting fact about zebras is that they sleep standing up.
D. Zebras are one of the most valued African animals.
8. Which of the following statements is an opinion?
A. Lance Lawrence is a world-famous animal researcher
B. Plains zebras are the most common type. They live in the grassland of eastern and
southern Africa.
C. Their stripe patterns make them attractive to look at. The designs are enchanting.
D. Mr. Lawrence has been studying zebras in Africa for over fifteen years.
9. Which of the following statements is correct about FACTS?
A. Facts are statements that are always true.
B. Facts are something that can’t be verified with evidence.
C. Facts are often personal interpretations
D. Facts are based on belief and viewpoint.
 10. Which of the following statements is correct about an OPINION?
A. Opinion is something that can be proven.
B. Opinion is knowledge based on feelings about a given topic.
C. Opinion is something that can be verified with evidence.
D. Opinion is what happens in reality.
B. Read and analyze the selection carefully. Choose and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

The Good Fight

(Excerpt)
Manuel L. Quezon

Before noon of December 12, 1941, I received a telephone call from General MacArthur to inform
me that he was sending his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Colonel Huff, to see me on a very important and urgent
matter. I told the General I would see his aid immediately. When the Colonel Huff arrived, he told me that
General MacArthur wanted me to be ready on four hours’ notice to go with him in the Corregidor.
I was shocked. I never imagined that I would ever have to take refuge in Corregidor. I had known for
years that the fortress of Corregidor had been built as the last stronghold of the American forces in the
Philippines and a safe refuge for American Governors-General in case of grave danger. But it had never
crossed my mind, that there would ever come a time when I would have to go to Corregidor. I was no
American Governor-General, but the Filipino President of the Commonwealth.
It is true that while Major Grunert was still in command of the Philippine Department. United States
High Commissioner Sayre, in one of the conference that I held with him and General Grunert, brought up the
question of the evacuation from Manila, in case of necessity, of both the High Commissioner and the
President of the Commonwealth. It was Mr. Sayre’s opinion that we should be in the same locality. But I
made it clear to both Commissioner Sayre and General Grunert that I felt it my duty to remain in the midst of
my people, at whatever risk, because my presence would help to keep up their morale. General Grunert
understood my feeling and thought it was right. Moreover, nothing was said in the conference to indicate that
a Japanese invasion of the Philippines was a possibility as long as the American flags was still in the islands.
Source: Ricabar, R. (2005). Across Culture in Language and Philippine Culture. Sampaloc, Manila: St.
Augustine Publications, Inc.

11. Who did General MacArthur call on December 12, 1941?

A. Commissioner Sayre
B. General Grunert
C. General Huff
D. President Quezon
12. Why did General MacArthur call the narrator? He was called to __________
A. help the general
B. build the fortress
C. prepare for the war
D. command the soldiers
13. Which of the following statements best describes the fortress in Corregidor?
A. It was a fully-furnished mansion.
 B. It was the last stronghold of the Japanese.
C. It was the safe refuge of the American Governors-General.
D. It was the evacuation place of the Spaniards during the war.
14. Why were the people of Manila evacuated in the fortress of the Corregidor? It was because of the
____________.
A. possible war
B. flood brought by the typhoon
C. politics during the Japanese Period
D. famine experienced in the Philippines
15. What was the narrator worried about in spite of having the Americans in the Philippines?
A. American education
B. Japanese invasion
C. English weapons
D. Spanish invasion
III. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

A. Decide which word or phrase completes the sentences. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

16. Don’t tell Mary your plans or she’ll tell everybody. She is always ________ her mouth off.

A. shooting C. talking

B. speaking D. spitting

17. I hate the way he criticizes everybody. It really rattles my __________.

A. back B. cage

B. bones D. heart

18. When her business crashed, she had to pick up the ____________ and start again.

A. fragments

B. pieces

C. stones

D. rocks

19. She felt sad when she realized that she had lost her watch. It wasn’t expensive but it had sentimental____.

A. expense B. value

B. price D. prize

20. He never cheats or tricks anybody when he plays. He always goes by the ______________

A. book B. principle

B. instruction D. sports

B. Find out what is being asked about the underlined word in each item. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

21. The Filipinos found a safe refuge in the middle of the forest. Which of the following words has the same
meaning with the underlined word?
 A. camp B. library C. hospital D. shelter

22. It was really urgent for the general to call the president. What is the classification of the underlined
word?

A. action word

B. naming word

C. replacing word

D. describing word

23. Seeing the president of the country increases the morale of the soldiers. What is the classification of the
underlined word?

A. action word

B. naming word

C. replacing word

D. describing word

24. An indestructible fortress was built to protect the people during the war. Which word from the choices is
a part of the underlined word?

A. colorful ceiling C. polish floor

B. golden gate D. thick wall

25. The aide-de-camp was sent immediately to help the American soldiers in the war. What word from the
choices is not a part of the underlined word?

A. doctors B. generals C. officers D. soldiers

IV. LITERATURE

Answer the following questions about the different literary elements.

26. In the excerpt of “The Good Fight” above, what type of text did the writer use in telling his story?

A. descriptive

B. informative

C. narrative

D. persuasive

27. Which of the following elements of narrative text is shown in this phrase: “before noon of December 12,

1991…”?

A. character C. theme

B. mood D. setting
28. What mood is expressed in the following statement: “Moreover, nothing was said in the conference to

indicate that a Japanese invasion of the Philippines was a possibility as long as the American flag was still in

the islands.”?

A. abandoned C. tensed

B. scared D. worried

29. What could be the closest theme of the excerpt that you read?

A. The country and its people need to be served.

B. The country and its people require brave men.

C. The country and its people need foreign leaders.

D. The country and its people require a peaceful community.

30. Which of the following sentences from the story can support the theme?

A. “I held with him and General Grunert.”

B. “I was no American Governor-General.”

C. “I would ever have to take refuge in Corregidor.”

D. “I felt it my duty to remain in the midst of my people.”

V. GRAMMAR AWARENESS

A. Choose the connector that will complete each sentence.

31. Susie refused to take part in the concert. _________, she changed her mind the next day.

A. Besides

B. As a result

C. In addition

D. However

32. The car beat the red traffic light. ______, the driver was issued a summons by the traffic policeman.

A. Consequently

B. In addition

C. As a result

D. However

33. The cadets were given new uniforms to wear. ______, they received free passes to the match.

A. Consequently

B. In addition

C. As a result

D. However
34. “The final examinations are coming soon. _____, it would be advisable for you to begin revising more

systematically,” the teacher told her class.

A. Therefore

B. Hence

C. In addition

D. Similarly

35. The neighbors often helped each other, ____ creating a feeling of harmony in the neighborhood.

A. however

B. but

C. thus

D. besides

B. The first sentence is in the ACTIVE VOICE. Choose the most correct way of saying the same thing in the

PASSIVE VOICE.

36. They were interviewing her for the job.

She ___________________ for the job.

A. was being interviewed C. has been interviewed

B. was interviewed D. interviewed

37. Tom is writing the letter.

The letter _____________ by Tom.

A. was written C. has been written

B. is being written D. written

38. The fire has destroyed the house.

The house _________________ by the fire.

A. has been destroyed C. is destroyed

B. was being destroyed D. destroyed

39. She would reject the offer.

The offer _____________ by her.

A. will have been rejected

B. would be rejected
C. will be rejected
D. rejected

40. This surprises me.

I _____________ by this.

A. would have been surprised

B. will be surprised
C. am surprised
 D. surprised

C. Change the direct speech into reported speech. Select the one which best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/reported speech.
41. Rahul asked me, “Did you see the cricket match on TV last night?”
A. Rahul asked me if I had seen the cricket match on TV the previous night.
B. Rahul asked me if I saw the cricket match on TV the previous night.
C. Rahul asked me did I see the cricket match on TV last night.
D. Rahul asked me whether I had seen the cricket match on TV last night.

42. James said to his mother, “I am leaving for New York tomorrow.”
A. James told his mother that he was leaving for New York tomorrow.
B. James told his mother he is leaving for New York tomorrow.
C. James told his mother that he was leaving for New York the next day.
D. James told his mother he would be leaving for New York the next day.
43. I said to him, “Why don’t you work hard?”
a. I asked him why didn’t you work hard.
b. I asked him why he didn’t work hard.
c. I asked him why he wouldn’t work hard.
d. I asked him why he wasn’t working hard.
44. He said to her, “What a hot day!”
a. He exclaimed sorrowfully that it was hot day.
b. He told her that it was a hot day.
c. He exclaimed that it was a hot day.
d. He said that it was a hot day.
45. The priest said, “Be quiet and listen to my words.”
a. The priest said them to be quiet and listen to his words.
b. The priest told them that they should be quiet and listen to his words.
c. The priest urged them to be quiet and listen to his words.
d. The priest said they should be quiet and listen to him.
D. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete each sentence.

46. Last year, I (spend) __________ my holiday in Surigao City.

A. spending B. spent C. spended D. spenting

47. I (travel) ___________ around by car with two friends.

A. was traveled B. traveling C. traveled D. traveled by

48. The Japanese (bomb) ________ some Philippine military installations in 1941.

A. bombed B. bombing C. was bombed D. had bombed

49. The secretary (call) _________ the president before he talked to the soldiers.
 A. have called B. had called C. calling D. called

50. General MacArthur called President Quezon after he (arrive) ____________ at the place.

A. have arrived B. had arrived C. arriving D. arrived