SUMMATIVE TEST

ENGLISH 9
MODULE 1 LESSON 4

Name:__________________________ Grade&Section:_________________ Score:_______________

Direction: Choose the best answer from the given choices. Write the letter of your answer in your paper.

Match the words in Column A with their synonyms in Column B.

1. abode A. climb
2. trip B. scold
3. falter C. dwelling
4. chide D. stumble
5. ascent E. narrow
F. waver

For items 6-8 A. tone B. subject C. imagery D. meaning

6. It is the intended comment about life.
7. Is the poet’s attitude toward the subject.
8. Is the object, idea, person or situation the poem presents.

For items 9-10 A. anxious B. afraid C. hopeful D. confused

9. What tone is expressed in the line “For I’se still goin’ honey, I’sestilclimbin’”?
10. What tone is expressed in the line “And sometimes goin’ in the dark where there ain’t been no light.”?

11. Who is the persona in the poem “Mother to Son”?

A. Langston Hughes B. poet C. mother D. son
12. In the poem “Mother to Son”, to what does the speaker compare her life?
A. crystal stair B. carpet C. floor D. splinters
13. The following are the advices of the mother to her son EXCEPT
A. Life is full of challenges that we need to face.
B. Be strong in facing challenges in life.
C. Step down when you can’t overcome your hardships.
D. Overcome your trials in life.
14. Which of the following poetic devices is NOT used in the poem “Mother to Son”?
A. rhyme B. repetition C. poetic contractions D. tone
15. In the poem “Mother to Son”, what is the mother’s feeling about the challenges in her life?
A. optimistic B. doubtful C. angry D. envious

Write the correct contractions of the words in parentheses.

16. This is my classroom, and (that is) ______ my teacher.
17. Donna and Jenny (do not) ______ want to go to the party.
18. (Where is) ______ Mary.
19. I think (he is ) ______ sick.
20. (They are) ______ going to the mall instead.
21. It (does not) ______ snow in my country.
22. Mario and Joey (are not) ______ very good at soccer.
23. (Sheila is) ______ my friend.
24. Tiffany and Ryan (should not) ______ play in the street.
25. (We have) ______ been friends since second grade.