Final Assessment in Communication Arts

I. Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

1. Only a few people work on compiling folk literature.
2. If proverbs can instruct, they can definitely prescribe.
3. People react to the meaning of proverbs quite quickly.
4. It is impossible to classify and categorize our numerous proverbs.
5. Proverbs and other folk literature were introduced by the Spaniards.

II. Write C if the sentence observes correct subject-verb agreement. If it does not, write I.
6. Every deity has magical powers.
7. Every myth and legend have unique features.
8. Ritual and Magic are common elements in myths.
9. Somebody is shown as more powerful in creation stories.
10. Each man and woman is controlled by a powerful being in many myths.

III. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

11. The Maranao, together with the Illanun and Maguindanao___ an indigenous Muslim group in
Mindanao in southwestern Philippines.
a. is c. was
b. are d. were
12. Their culture and identity___ general features of Southeast Asian tribes.
a. reflected c. reflect
b. reflects d. none of them
13. Each of these, however,____ developed unique traditions.
a. had c. have
b. has d. are
14. Almost all Maranaos____ Muslims, but some who live in the hills around Lake Lanao
follows a version of Islam reflecting pre-Islamic beliefs and practices.
a. is c. was
b. are d. were
15. Many scholars emphasize that the Marano, who___ the first inhabitants of the shores of Lake
Lanao.
a. is c. was
b. are d. were
16. The name Maranao____ “People of the Lake” or “Lake Dwellers”.
a. means c. meant
b. mean d. call
17. Both ___ to the natives who settled around Lake Lanao.
a. refers c. referred
b. refer d. a & b
18. Neither photographers nor a writer___ ever able to capture in images or words the beuty of
this lake.
a. is c. was
b. are d. were
19. Lake Lanao, with the Maranaos living around it___ to be an attraction and source of
inspiration.
a. continues c. continued
b. continue d. continuous
20. More importantly, the spirit of the Maranaos__ because of its existence.
a. thrives c. thrived
b. thrive d. throve

IV. Each sentence has an underlined idiomatic expression. Choose the correct meaning of each
idioms.
a. discuss a matter without coming to the point
b. to just begin to find out about something
c. behind someone or something
 d. to involve yourself in doing work that is basic to something
e. practical or humble

21. Sulayman, despite being of noble birth, did not hesitate to get his hands dirty.
22. Had the monsters closed ranks they would have been able to defeat Sulayman.
23. Despite being king, Indarapatra remained down to earth when he met the people who hid in
the caves.
24. Upon reaching Mindanao and killing the first monster, Sulayman realized that he had barely
scratched the surface of Mindanao’s problem.
25. When news about the plight of Mindanao reached King Indarapatra, he did not beat around
the bush. He immediately sent his brother to fight the monsters.

V. Choose the option that best approximates the underlined word in each sentence.
26. After being chased by the cat, the mouse finally escaped through a slit in the wall.
a. large gap c. wide space
b. narrow opening d. dot
27. When the wind became chilly, the woman pulled the shawl tightly against her shoulders.
a. garment c. dress
b. hat d. jacket
28. Art’s depressing short stories were a form of sublimation for his many frustrations.
a. outrage c. redirection
b. activity d. direction
29. The woman was told by the doctor to scale down get fat intake as she was nearing obesity.
a. increase c. maintain
b. decrease d. high
30. When the police was sent in to disperse the protesters, what followed was utter chaos.
a. total c. partial
b. mutter d. initial

VI. Choose the letter of the transition word that will best complete each sentence.

31. The weather patterns in the country have been so far unpredictable. PAGASA, __, predicts
that December will be a dry Christmas for everyone.
a. yet c. subsequently
b. in addition d. though
32. The two northernmost island groups, __ Batanes and Babuyan, already receive Taiwanese
radio signals.
a. in particular c. for example
b. namely d. consequently
33. The sales of wooden slippers have dropped to nearly zero in the past two years. __, the sales
of rubber slippers have reached more than half a million.
a. above all c. correspondingly
b. additionally d. in contrast
34. Individual projects must be handed in by the deadline, __ they will receive substantial
deductions.
a. obviously c. as a result
b. otherwise d. on the other hand
35. ___ people from all around the world revile Justin, he still manages to rake in a lot of money
whenever he holds a concert tour.
a. nevertheless c. because
b. even though d. also

VII. Multiple Choice

36. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
a. bills c. plumbers
b. cracks d. showers
37. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
a. comics b. receive
c. score d. scout
38. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
a. kind c. thing
b. mind d. tidy
39. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
a. city c. party
b. lovely d. sky
40. Identify the predicate in the following sentence. “Annie and her friends love to go mountain
climbing.”
a. Annie
b. Annie and her friends
c. love go to go mountain climbing
d. her friends love to go mountain climbing
41. Identify the subject in the following sentence. “Ben likes to party all night.”
a. Ben
b. Party
c. Ben likes to party
d. likes to party all night
42. Identify the subject in the following sentence. “The teachers and the students of our school
attended the parade.”
a. The teachers
b. The students
c. The teacher and thestudents
d. The teachers and the students of our school

For 26 to 32, choose the sentence in which the subject and verb agree.

43. Sentence 1
a. The president or the vice president are speaking today.
b. The president or the vice president is speaking today.
44. Sentence 2
a. Some of the potatoes is salted.
b. Some of the potatoes are salted.
45. Sentence 3
a. Sandals and towels are essential gear for a trip to the beach.
b. Sandals and towels is essential gear for a trip to the beach.
46. Sentence 4
a. This singer, along with a few others, play the harmonica on stage.
b. This singer, along with a few others, plays the harmonica on stage.
47. Sentence 5
a. Neither my radio nor my television is working.
b. Neither my radio nor my television are working.
48. Sentence 6
a. Either Cassie or Marie pays the employees this afternoon.
b. Either Cassie or Marie pay the employees this afternoon.
49. Sentence 7
a. The quality of the candies is poor.
b. The quality of the candies are poor.
50. Which of the following best describes literary writing?
a. uses longer words
b. is harder to understand
c. expresses one’s feelings
d. tries to be precise and unbiased
51. Which of the following is an example of an academic writing?
a. Malaya by Moira
b. All Things Bright and Beautiful
c. Your conversation with a friend
d. Reaction Paper about a movie watched