English Learning Strand 1 (module 6 – 7)

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

_____ 1. It is stating the group to which something belongs and how it is different from other
members of the same group.
a. chronological order b. comparison c. cause and effect d. definition

_____ 2. It is telling what happens (result), with reasons why it happened.

a. chronological order b. comparison c. cause and effect d. definition

_____ 3. It is describing the similarities and differences between two things.

a. chronological order b. comparison c. cause and effect d. definition

_____ 4. It is stating things in the order in which they happened, according to time; from the newest
to the oldest event, or from the earliest to the latest event.
a. chronological order b. comparison c. cause and effect d. definition

_____ 5. It is stating information, in order of importance, from the most important to least
important.
a. rhetorical patterns c. transitions
b. decreasing importance d. developing through examples

_____ 6. It is describing what you are writing about by providing examples.

a. rhetorical patterns c. transitions
b. decreasing importance d. developing through examples

_____ 7. These are ways to organize information and ideas.

a. rhetorical patterns c. transitions
b. decreasing importance d. developing through examples

_____ 8. The words or phrases used to connect ideas with one another are what we call _________.
a. rhetorical patterns c. transitions
b. decreasing importance d. developing through examples

_____ 9. A _________is the last paragraph which restates the main idea and summarizes the main
points.
a. restating changes b. conclusion c. sentence transition d. transitions

____ 10. __________ the original verb into a similar one with the same meaning.
a. restating changes b. conclusion c. sentence transition d. transitions

____ 11. Sentence transitions are found at the beginning, middle or end of a sentence. Its placement
is based on your own preferred type of writing.
a. restating changes b. conclusion c. sentence transition d. transitions

____ 12. No one from their class was exempted from doing something to help their teacher decorate
the room.
a. raising a hand c. raking in the money
b. raising eyebrows d. being in a rat race
____ 13. A good leader is able to lead, persuade or influence other people.
a. has a word with c. has a loose screw
b. has a way with d. has had it

____ 14. Lani went down on her hands and knees to look for her ring under the bed.
a. six feet under b. on cloud nine c. on forty winks d. on all fours

____ 15. His friends have difficulty understanding him because he is a person who doesn’t act like
everyone else.
a. an old hat c. an oddball
b. an open secret d. out of one’s hair

____ 16. The student copied her classmate’s notes in exactly the same words.
a. word of mouth c. weed out
b. water under the bridge d. word for word

____ 17. When Mike asked Manuel why their customers only came once in a blue moon, what did
he mean? Once in a blue moon means __________.
a. every day b. very rarely c. every week d. once a year

____ 18. When Manuel said that their problem was a piece of cake. He mean __________.
a. that their problem was hard to solve
b. that they should not worry about the problem
c. that their problem was easy to solve
d. that their problem will be solved on its own

____ 19. When, Mike said they were back on their feet. He mean__________.
a. that they cannot stand on their own feet
b. that they have recovered from their financial difficulties
c. that they have matured
d. that they walked backwards

____ 20. Emma, Manuel’s girlfriend, is the apple of her father’s eyes. Apple of her father’s eyes
means __________.
a. Emma was her father’s favorite daughter.
b. Emma was constantly being observed by her father
c. Emma loved her father very much
d. Emma’s father always gives her apples, her favorite fruit.

____ 21. Manuel wants to tie the knot with Emma soon but, they still have not made plans. Tie the
knot means ________.
a. join hands get a rope c. to bind them
b. strangle each other d. get married

____ 22. Emma said that tying the knot would give her some food for thought. She mean that
________ .
a. She wanted something to eat
b. She wanted to eat peanuts, which are said to be “food for the brain”
c. Tying the knot is something that Emma has to think about.
d. They want to give a party.
____ 23. Emma and Manuel will get down to brass talks soon. It means __________.
a. That they will begin discussing their wedding plans
b. That they will buy some brass candle holders for their wedding
c. That they will postpone talks about wedding plans
d. That they will discuss more important things with other people.

____ 24. A security guard is stationed ‘round the clock in front of Ami’s house .
a. around the house c. near the clock
b. all the time d. in a circular manner

____ 25. Let’s start the ball rolling so we can finish and go home early.
a. play ball begin c. doing something
b. begin rolling the ball d. make noise

____ 26. Before Sandra left to compete in the singing contest, her friends told her to bring home the
bacon.
a. succeed in doing something c. give them some bacon
b. bring home food d. feed the other contestants bacon

____ 27. Nardo always tries to pass the buck every time he does something wrong.
a. pays somebody to take the blame c. deny
b. blame someone else for one’s mistake d. give money to someone else

____ 28. Helen will foot the bill for their dinner.
a. step on the bill c. be the one to pay
b. kick the bill under the table d. get the bill from the waiter/waitress

____ 29. He was about to tell her how much he loves her when he suddenly (lost his courage) and
backed out.
a. jumped from the frying pan to the fire c. got cold feet
b. burned the midnight oil d. started the ball rolling

____ 30. I got the information about the bank’s closure (directly from the person responsible).
a. by hitting the bull’s eye c. from a wolf in sheep’s clothing
b. while horsing around d. straight from the horse’s mouth

____ 31. Ayra arrived at the party (wearing one of her best clothes).
a. wearing her birthday suit c. after tightening her belt
b. dressed to kill d. by flying by the seat of her pants

____ 32. Maria (stayed calm) when she felt the water in their boat reaching her ankles.
a. kept her head c. held her tongue
b. made up her mind d. landed on her feet

____ 33. Rene has never worked a day in his life because he was (born rich).
a. always in the groove c. a cheapskate
b. happy as a lark d. born with a silver spoon in his mouth

____ 34. ________ are devices such as metaphors, similes, etc. that enliven language. They are not
taken literally and can create clear and vivid pictures for readers.
 a. Proverbs b. Metaphors c. Similes d. Figurative language

____ 35. ________ are figures of speech in which a thing is described by being likened to something
usually using as or like.
a. Proverbs b. Metaphors c. Similes d. Figurative language

____ 36. ________ are expressions in which the persons, actions or things referred to are described
as if they really were what they merely resemble. They are used to make comparisons
between essentially unlike things without using the words like or as.
a. Proverbs b. Metaphors c. Similes d. Figurative language

____ 37. ________are well-known neatly-expressed sayings that give advice or express supposed
truths.
a. Proverbs b. Metaphors c. Similes d. Figurative language

____ 38. Vhel saw that her daughter’s teeth were starting to have cavities. So she said, “Dear, I think
you should visit your dentist as soon as possible. Remember, a stitch in time saves nine.”
a. It’s better to take precautionary measures than to suffer worse consequences afterward.
b. It’s better to save money.
c. It’s better to drink lots of water.
d. Take care of your teeth.

____ 39. You did something wrong and you fear that your parents will know about it. You ask your
friend for advice and he tells you that, “Honesty is the best policy.” He mean ____________.
a. Do not tell your parents about what happened.
b. Be honest and tell your parents what really happened. Who knows, they may be even
able to help you solve your problem.
c. Hide what you did from your parents.
d. Lie to your parents so you won’t get scolded.

____ 40. Your daughter wants to be a good pianist one day. So you always remind her that, “Practice
makes perfect.”
a. You become good at something if you do it repeatedly.
b. Practice allows you to correct your mistakes each time you do a particular task.
c. Pursue a profession actively.
d. Perform in front of a big audience.

____ 41. You introduce a friend to your neighbor. After your friend leaves, your neighbor criticizes
her because she isn’t beautiful. Then you tell your neighbor that, “Beauty is in the eyes of
the beholder.”
a. You find your friend beautiful.
b. You want to hold her because she is beautiful.
c. Each person has his/her own perception of what beauty is.
d. You are mad at your neighbor because he doesn’t find your friend beautiful.

____ 42. When I was younger, my grandmother always said that, “Haste makes waste,” especially if I
am in a hurry in doing something or in going somewhere.
a. Undue eagerness to act may lead to damage or destruction.
b. Move quickly to save time and effort.
c. Act at once.
d. Be alert.
____ 43. Mariel lost her daughter in the mall while they were shopping. She reported this incident to
the administrators and said, “Let no stone go unturned to find my daughter.”
a. Look for her daughter fast.
b. Look for her daughter even under the stones.
c. Page her daughter to come to her.
d. Exert all effort to find her daughter.

____44. The alarm clock rang at six o’clock but Herman didn’t get up at once. His mother woke him
up again and reminded him that, “The early bird catches the worm.”
a. The bird who goes hunting for worms early in the morning gets them.
b. If you wake up early, you will find worms.
c. A prompt person becomes more successful than one who isn’t.
d. He has to feed their pet birds early in the morning.

____ 45. Your sister met your new friend and she advised, “Beware, Ate. Don’t be too trusting. Not
all that glitters is gold.”
a. Her new friend wears fake jewelry.
b. Her new friend does not wear yellow dresses.
c. Her new friend is not a true friend.
d. Lots of pretty things are not really valuable.

____ 46. Marie was crying again. She just remembered her recent breakup with her boyfriend. Her
brother said, “Sis, there’s no use crying over spilled milk.” What did her brother mean?
a. There’s no point in regretting something that’s already in the past.
b. Wipe the milk that you spilled on the table.
c. Do not cry or be upset just because you spilled milk on the table.
d. Always look to the future.

____ 47. “I’m having difficulty with our assignment,” said Billy. “Me, too,” answered Joey. “Why
don’t we study together so we can help each other?” Billy replied. Then Joey said, “You’re
right. Two heads are always better than one.”
a. Help one another.
b. Any task is always easier to do when you have someone to help you.
c. Do your assignment with other people.
d. Difficult work should be done with other people.

____ 48. An _______ is an expression with a meaning from the meanings of the individual words
which cannot be guessed at or derived from the meanings of the individual words that form
it.
a. Proverbs b. Metaphors c. Similes d. idiom

____ 49. The rollercoaster (increased in speed) as it went down the slope.
a. picked up speed c. was a piece of cake
b. picked up d. picked up the tab

____ 50. The speakers (began the activity) on time.

a. started up c. started the ball rolling
b. started in d. stood up to someone