University of Bohol

Junior High School

City of Tagbilaran

Vision A vibrant university nurturing lives for a great future.

Mission To develop happy achievers equipped with life relevant skills anchored on the trinity of virtues: Scholarship, Character and
Service.

FIRST PERIODICAL EXAM in ENGLISH 9

S.Y. 2018-2019

Name: _______________________________________Grade 9-________________ Score: ____/80

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TEST I. REMEMBERING
A. VOCABULARY BUILDING
Directions: Note types of context clue used in the given expressions below. Then, identify the meaning of the words
in bold. Underline the word/words within the expression that helped you find the meaning. Write your answer in the line
provided.

1. Though some students are aloof, others pay attention to everything.

Type of Context Clue: __________________
Definition: _____________________________

2. My friend was so forlorn when her dog died that she cried for a week.
Type of Context Clue: __________________
Definition: _____________________________

3. Commercial vehicles, such as trucks, buses and taxis with paid drivers, can all be found on the road.
Type of Context Clue: __________________
Definition: _____________________________

TEST II. UNDERSTANDING

A. LITERATURE -15 points
Direction: Infer thoughts, feelings and intentions of the speaker in the essay by Francis Bacon, “Of Parents and
Children.” Write your answers on the box provided after the questions. Answer concisely.
1. Analyze the title of the essay. What does it suggest?

2. What does the essay say about being a parent? Do you support the author’s idea on the subject of being a parent?
Justify your answer.

3. Why did the author says that “…the noblest works and foundations have proceeded from childless me…”?

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 4. Should parents interfere with the dreams of their children? Why or why not? Support your answer by explaining
relevant ideas from the essay.

TEST III. APPLYING

Directions: Use appropriate punctuation marks and capitalization to convey meaning of the sample letter below.
Rewrite the letter observing the proper rules of punctuation and capitalization. Write your re-written output below.

my dear pat the dinner we shared the other night it was absolutely lovely not in my wildest dreams could i ever
imagine anyone as perfect as you are could you if only for a moment think of our being together forever what a cruel
joke to have you come into my life only to leave again it would be heaven denied the possibility of seeing you again
makes me giddy with joy i face the time we are apart with great sadness john p.s. i would like to tell you that i love
you i can't stop thinking that you are one of the prettiest women on earth

TEST IV. ANALYZING

Directions: Given below are statements that are true about journalistic types. Analyze the statements. Then, distinguish
between types of journalistic writing. Write your answers on the space provided before each statement.

____________________1. Many feature stories focus on an issue as it impacts people. They often focus on one person
or a group of people.

____________________2. This type is intended to help the reader feel like they’ve gotten a window into someone’s life.

____________________3. A how to feature articles teach readers how to do something.

____________________4. It is a feature that honors historical events or developments.

____________________5. A feature that is perfect for writing in certain times of year.

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____________________6. These features give readers insight into an unusual process, issue or event.

____________________7.This format is used to explain how and why a newspaper or magazine took a certain stance on
a controversial subject.

____________________8. This format criticizes actions or decisions made on a third party's part in addition to offering a
better solution.

___________________9. This type is used to move the reader to action, concentrating on solutions, not the problem.

________10. This format is used to show support for people and organizations in the community that have done
something notable.

Human Interest Profile Instructional Historical Seasonal

Behind the Scenes Explaining Praising Criticizing Persuading

B. Categorize the following journalistic terms as to what journalistic type it belongs. Fill-in your answers on the
cells.

Feature Writing Editorial Writing

TEST V. CREATING
A. GRAMMAR AWARENESS/WRITING AND COMPOSITION
Direction: Use literary devices and techniques to craft poetic forms. Use interjections to convey meaning.
Observe proper form, lines and stanzas, sound patterns and word sounds. Write your output at the back.

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Prepared by: Approved by:

HANNAH ADELLIT B. RODRIGUEZ GRACE G. FILOMENO

Subject Teacher/Coordinator UB-JHS Principal

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