Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Quezon
Paaralang Sekundarya ng Heneral Nakar
Barangay Anoling, General Nakar, Quezon

4TH QUARTERLY Examination In ENGLISH 7 SCORE

Name:_____________________________ Grade and

section:___________________ Date:__________

General directions:
 Read and understand each statement carefully.
 Use black or blue pen only.
 Always keep your answer sheet neat. Do not fold, crumple nor write unnecessary marks on it.

TEST I. A. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the letter of your correct answer.

1. Be friendly and generous when receiving guests. Entertaining people you have just met will show how warm-
hearted we Filipinos are.
a. Be hospitable b. be patient and optimistic c. practice pakikisama d. have utang na loob
2. If someone has helped you in your hour of need, help him back in anyway you can.
a. Be hospitable b. be patient and optimistic c. practice pakikisama d. have utang na loob
3. Try to make do with what you have. Develop your skills in inventing new things that can make your life easier
at home or at work.
a. Be hospitable b. be resourceful and creative c. practice pakikisama d. have utang na loob
4. Maintain peace by having harmonious relationships with your friends, family and colleagues.
a. Be hospitable b. be patient and optimistic c. practice pakikisama d. have utang na loob
5. Show respect to all women whether at home, or in other places.
a. Respect women b. be patient and optimistic c. practice pakikisama d. have utang na loob

Circle the correct meaning for the homograph in bold for each sentence.
6. Joshua says that he can go on the field trip next week.
a. To have permission b. to preserve in a sealed container
7. We had to back the car into the driveway so we could unload the trunk.
a. The rear part of the human body b. to cause to move backwards
8. My mother allowed me to keep the change we got when we paid at the store.
a. To transform or convert something b. money given back when paying for goods or services
9. The skies look blue and clear, so it probably not going to rain.
a. Free from darkness or cloudiness b. easily seen or understood.
10. He was so angry that he began to tear up the papers he received in the mall.
a. To pull apart by force b. a drop of water coming from the eye.

HOMONYMS. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

11. I love the ___________(sent, scent) of fresh popped popcorn.
12. What kind of _________(cereal, serial) do you like for breakfast?
13. He _________(choose, chews) his gum too loudly!
14. My eye ________(site, sight) is amazing. I can see from far away.
15. The new king will __________(rain, reign) for 50 years.

TEST II. IDENTIFICATION. Choose the letter of your answer then write it in the space provided before the number.

Ricardo holds on to desirable Filipino values and pratices both as an individual and as a member of the community.
You are going to find out what these traits are and how Ricardo practices them in his daily life.
Try to match the desirable Filipino traits in the box below with the actions and behavior of Ricardo. Write the letter of
your answer in the blank before each number.

A Trust in God D. Bayanihan (Cooperation)

B. Respect for Elders E. Close Family Ties
C. Patience/Optimism

____16. Ricardo kisses the hands of his parents, grandparents and older relatives. He listens and gives importance
to their advice and helps them in any way he can. He plans to take care of his parents when they grow old.
____17. Ricardo loves to be with his family at all times. He goes to church with them, joins them for regular get-
togethers, and celebrates holidays with them as much as he can. He would love to live with his family even as he
gets older.
____18. Ricardo’s belief in God is very strong. He does not complain much because he knows that God will take
care of everything. He keeps and venerates religious symbols in his house.
____19. Ricardo is always there to help his neighbors and other members of his community. He joined and
supported the People Power 2 uprising at Edsa in January 2001. Aside from participating in national projects, he is
always available whenever his barangay needs his help and support in implementing its projects.
____20. Ricardo sees things through until the end. He always has hope and looks at the brighter side of things. He
does not get discouraged when confronted with problems. In fact, no matter how miserable his life is, he moves on,
knowing that in the end, the sun will shine again. He remains calm even if he has a hard time commuting, or when
he deals with everyday problems like pollution, traffic, lack of water and electricity, bad roads and poor telephone
services.

TEST III. TRUE OR FALSE. Put a check mark if the statement shows a good Filipino trait and an X-mark if not.
A.
_____ 21. A true Filipino stands at attention whenever he/she hears the Philippine National Anthem.
_____ 22. Filipino is encouraged in the elementary, secondary and college levels as a medium of instruction.
_____ 23. Traditionally, many Filipinos pause to say a prayer at angelus time.
_____ 24. In a village that practices bayanihan, Filipinos help each other in constructing the village church.
_____ 25. Kissing the hands or pagmamano is currently considered out of fashion.

B.
_____ 26. Filipinos love to be with their parents, sisters and brothers even as they get older.
_____ 27. Filipinos are pessimistic. They don’t look at the brighter side of things.
_____ 28. Traveling within the Philippines instead of outside the Philippines is a way of showing one’s love for
his/her country.
_____ 29. You do not respect the Philippine National Anthem if you do not stand at attention or place your hand on
the left side of your chest when you hear it being played.
_____ 30. A farmer who works hard tilling his farm in order to send his children to school is a mark of a true Filipino.

TEST IV. Direction: read each sentence and add the correct punctuation mark. Then, label it; imperative,
declarative, interrogative, or exclamatory.

________________31. How was your day in school ___ 32.

________________33. He is the leader of the group ___ 34.
________________35. What is your favourite magazine ___ 36.
________________37. Congratulations on your achievement ____ 38.
________________39. Do your assignment in class on time ___ 40.
________________41. That was awesome____ 42.
________________43. Please pass the lemonade____ 44.

TEST V. FILL IN THE BLANKS.

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. Choose your answer from the list of words below.

Actions Thought Speaking

Deed Pasalubong Panatang Makabayan

45. Giving ________________ is a sign of a Filipino’s genorosity and thoughtfulness.

46. The ________________ teaches us how and why one should love and be proud of one’s country.
47. Love for country is not proven through mere words, but through ________________ as well.
48. You can show your loyalty to your country by _____________.
49-50.A true Filipino is a Filipino in ________________, word and ________________.

Prepared by:
Mrs. Sheryl P. Ritual
English teacher