THIRD QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 9

ST. RITA & ST. EZEKIEL

Name: ____________________________ Grade & Section: Score:

Write the letter of the correct answer inside the box.

KNOWLEDGE PROCESS
1. 6. 1. 7. 13. 19. 25.
2. 7. 2. 8. 14. 20.
3. 8.
3. 9. 15. 21.
4. 9.
5. 10. 4. 10. 16. 22.

5. 11. 17. 23.

General Direction: Read carefully and 6. 12. 18. 24.

encircle the letter of the best answer.

I. KNOWLEDGE

Social media has not just been a platform for easy and simple advance online marketing but it
has become a revolution of our country.
Many people are using different social networking sites and some have tried to capitalized on its
importance but they do not know about its advantages and disadvantages.
Social Media: Good or Bad
1. What type of text is the article inside the box?
a. informative b. literary c. journalistic d. persuasive
2. Which is true about informative text?
a. The purpose of informative text is to present information in a biased manner.
b. The purpose of informative text to inform or present information.
c. The purpose of informative text is to raise awareness to the readers.
d. a and b

Lahore: Two Pakistani brothers, who spent two years in jail for cannibalism in 2011, were on
Wednesday sentenced to 12 years rigorous imprisonment by an anti-terrorism court in a fresh human
flesh eating case that shocked the nation.
3. What type of text is the article inside the box?
a. informative b. literary c. journalistic d. persuasive

For numbers 4-7, Choose the correct sequence signals to complete the sentence.

4. I need to go to the mechanic _________ I have a problem with my car.

a. but b. because c. therefore d. moreover
5. If you want to be happy you should do three things. Start a family, get a good job, and
________ buy a dog.
a. therefore b. consequently c. finally d. even though
6. I have a lot to do today. First, I’m going to work. ________I’m having lunch with my friend.
After that, I’m buying a birthday present for my daughter.
a. Since b. Finally c. Then d. Lastly
7. I made a lot of money last year ________ working four different jobs.
a. due to b. finally c. consisting of d. because
For numbers 8-10, choose the sentence that best paraphrases the following sentence.

8. Deserts cover one fifth of the surface of the Earth.

a. Deserts cover one fifth of the Earth.
b. One fifth of the Earth’s surface is desert.
c. Deserts cover one fifth of the Earth.
d. Deserts cover more than half of the Earth’s surface.
9. Brazil is the largest country in South America and Suriname is the smallest.
a. The biggest country in South America is Brazil while the tiniest is Suriname.
b. Suriname and Brazil the largest and smallest country in Brazil.
c. The largest country is Brazil and the smallest country is Suriname and they are both countries
in Brazil.
d. The two countries of Brazil and Suriname are two countries in Brazil.
10. A high school student usually has summer reading assignments.
a. A high school student always has homework assignments in the summer.
b. It is common for students in high school to have summer reading assignments.
c. Usually school aged students have summer reading assignments.
d. Most summer school students have high school reading to do

II. PROCESS

For numbers 1-25, Agree/Disagree

1. If you’re agreeing with someone, it means you have _______ views on the topic you’re
discussing.

a. correct b. different c. the same d. not exact

2. If someone says “Exactly!” after you’ve shared an opinion, it means they _______ with you.

a. strongly agree c. might agree

b. strongly disagree d. not sure whether agree or disagree

3. Which expresses a strongest disagreement?

a. I’m not sure about that. c. No way.

b. Not necessarily. d. I don’t know.

For numbers 4-7, Read the poem and answers the questions that follow.

Success is Counted Sweetest

Emily Dickinson

Success is counted sweetest

By those who ne’er succeeded.
To comprehend a nectar
Requires sorest need.

Not one of all the purple Host

Who took the flag today
Can tell the definition
So clear of victory

As he defeated dying
On whose forbidden ear
The distant strains of triumph
Burst agonized and clear.
4. In the final stanza, the imagery suggests a soldier who lies dying on a battlefield. Which of the
following interpretations of lines from the poem reinforce this image?

a. The final line suggests cannon blast

b. “Strains of triumph” imply the dying soldier’s joy in victory.
c. The words “defeated dying in line 9 indicate mortal combat.
d. b and c

5. By what logical pattern is this poem organized?

a. Comparison and contrast c. cause and effect

b. Main idea developed with examples d. description

6. Which word below is a compound word?

a. running b. rainfall c. yesterday d. kitten

7. In the sentence “Did you see the beautiful rainbow yesterday?”, which is a compound word?

a. rainbow b. yesterday c. beautiful d. see

For numbers 8-9 Interjections.

8. “_______! You’re stepping on my foot.”

a. Ah b. Oh c. Ouch d. Hmmm

9. The speaker in item no. 8 expresses __________.

a. The speaker expresses pain. c. The speaker expresses hesitation

b. The speaker expresses pleasure. d. The speaker expresses joy.

For number 10-13, read and answer the questions that follows.

Mel: It’s hot today

Marie: Hmmm?
Mel: I said it’s hot
today.

10. When Marie said “Hmmm?”, she is ________?

a. She is asking Mel to repeat what she said.

b. She clearly heard what Mel said.
c. She doesn’t understand what Mel said.
d. She doesn’t care what Mel said.
11. What does the speaker means in the sentence “Oops. I dropped it.”?
a. The speaker is proud that he dropped it.
b. The speaker deny that he dropped it.
c. The speaker embarrassingly admits that he dropped it.
d. The speaker is surprised that he drops it.
12. What is the author’s purpose for writing an article about a professional athlete listing the
negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes not to use steroids?
a. inform c. persuasive
b. entertain d. journalistic
13. “It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn’t
wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on
these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and dogs would swim in the
lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.”
 What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage above?
c. inform c. persuasive
d. entertain d. descriptive

For numbers 14-16, Read and choose the best conclusions for the following passages.

14. “Andy’s dog was covered in mud. Andy’s mom was very upset and told Andy he needed to help
clean up before he could go play.” In the passage you can tell that
__________________________.
a. Andy’s dog got the house muddy. c. Andy’s favorite animal is a dog
b. Andy’s mom doesn’t like dogs. d. none of the above.
15. “It was a great day for fishing. Eric and Allen took the boat to the lake to enjoy the day. Eric
caught five fish before noon and Allen only caught one.” In the passage, Allen probably feels
___________________.
a. discouraged b. proud c. successful d. happy
16.“Tobey tucked his swim float back into his bag as he watched his friends run and jump into the
pool. Hopefully no one had figured out his secret. He decided he would just invite his friends to
play in the shallow part of the pool with him”. What conclusion can you draw about Tobey?
a. He is shy c. He doesn’t like to swim.
b. He doesn’t know how to. d. He is a professional swimmer.

For numbers 17-18, Type of Context Clue

17. What type of context clue was use to determine the meaning of the underlined word in the
sentence “Sometimes studying for math tests feels futile or useless because my scores don’t
seem to get better.”?
a. The definition or an example is given c. antonym
b. Synonym d. inference-you have to put clues together
18. ’’Unlike my boisterous older brother, I always wake up exhausted in the morning.’’ What type
of context clue was use to determine the BOISTEROUS in the sentence?
a. The definition or an example is given c. antonym
b. Synonym d. inference-you have to put clues together

THEATRE

19. Which of the following exercises would best help a playwright develop ideas for characters to include
in future scripts?

A. taking previously created characters and changing one or more aspects of their appearance or
personality

B. creating a character scrapbook containing photo clippings of a wide range of celebrities, including
actors, political figures, and professional athletes

C. asking friends and family members to describe the types of characters they most enjoy seeing
represented in a play

D. scheduling a weekly time for people watching and using the observations to create a collection of
short character profiles

20. Which of the following elements is indicative of a playwright utilizing a presentational dramatic
style?

A. one or more characters who directly address the audience

B. a realistic interior set

C. the incorporation of an imaginary "fourth wall"

D. dialogue based around the rhythms of everyday speech

21. When writing a play, a playwright uses primarily which of the following tools to reveal a character?

A. plot structure

B. setting

C. stage directions

D. dialogue

22. A writer has been working on a play for six months and is ready to polish and edit the final draft.
Which of the following tasks will most likely be a part of this step in the playwriting process?

A. developing a climax and resolution that resolve the central conflict

B. discarding any scenes that do not contribute to the dramatic arc

C. evaluating the sounds of individual words and phrases for effectiveness

D. committing to a structure that will best serve the story

23. A playwright is having trouble finding a satisfying resolution for a new play. Which of the following
techniques would best help the playwright solve this problem?

A. rewriting the other portions of the play until they lead to a natural ending

B. adding a framing device to the play so that it ends in the same place it begins

C. embracing the idea that not all stories have tidy endings and leaving the play as written

D.gathering a group of actors to read the completed portion of the play and brainstorm endings for the
play

24. Which of the following questions is most essential for a director to consider when selecting a play to
direct?

A. Will audiences have a good time at this play?

B. Does the play address contemporary issues?

C. Do I have a strong connection to the material in the play?

D. Has this play been previously produced?

25. A director is planning auditions for a physical theater work about the invention of electricity that
will be devised largely during rehearsals. Which of the following methods of holding auditions would be
most effective for this production?

A. asking actors to prepare and present contrasting one-minute monologues that showcase their ability
to make bold choices

B. leading groups of actors through a series of exercises that explore their movement capabilities and
give them an idea of what to expect from the show's creative process

C. pairing actors up for cold readings of text borrowed from newspaper articles, science textbooks, and
technical writings
 D. interviewing actors individually and asking questions about their performance backgrounds and the
unique contributions they would make to the process

III. UNDERSTANDING

For numbers 1-25, Composition Writing.

Imagine yourself ten years from now. What kind of career /role do you think you might
have?
Write a short informative composition highlighting your career/role in life. Remember to observe
correct capitalization and to use correct punctuations.

Traits 10 5 5 5

Focus & There is one clear, Main ideas are clear but are There is one topic. The topic and main ideas are
Details/ well- focused topic. / not well supported by Main ideas are not clear. There is no clear
The introduction is detailed information / The somewhat clear. The introduction, structure, or
Organization
inviting, states the introduction states the main introduction states the conclusion.
main topic, and topic and provides an main topic. A
provides an overview. conclusion is included.
overview

Sentence The author makes The author makes a few The author makes The author makes
Structure, no errors in errors. The author uses several errors in numerous errors in
grammar, vivid words and phrases. grammar, mechanics, grammar, mechanics,
Grammar,Mecha
mechanics, and/or The choice and placement and/or spelling that and/or spelling
nis, & Spelling/ spelling. of words is inaccurate at interfere with
Word Choice times and/or seems understanding. The that interfere with
The author uses overdone. author uses words that understanding. The
vivid words and communicate clearly, writer uses a limited
phrases. but the writing lacks vocabulary. Jargon or
variety. clichés may be present
and detract from the
meaning.
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“No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading or
surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance”
- Atwood H. Townsend