Holy Trinity College of Cam. Sur Inc.

Don Domingo D. Fortuno St., Santiago Bato, Camarines Sur

(054) 2774296 – htca_1964@ymail.com
High School Department

1ST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

ENGLISH 9
S.Y. 2020 – 2021

NAME: ______________________________________ DATE: _______________

GRADE & SECTION: _____________________________ SCORE: ______________

Test I – Identification
Instruction: Identify what is being asked on each statement. Write your answer on the
space provided.
___________1. These are auxiliary verbs that are used to express certainty, probability,
possibility, ability, permission, request, and advice among others.
___________2. Its function is to express possibility (to show that something is possible
to happen.
___________3. These are samples of modals that are used to show that something is
prohibited (not allowed).
___________4. Its function is to give advice or suggestions.
___________5. These are sentences that express one thing contingent on something
else and it is based on the word ‘if’.
___________6. It is a type of conditionals that talks about a realistic situation in the
present or future.
___________7.It is a conventionally formal conversation between two persons or
parties where the interviewer seeks specific information from the interviewee.
___________8. It is a detailed document highlighting your professional and academic
history.
___________9. It is used to talk about a realistic situation in the present or future.
___________10. It talks about impossible situations, as in the second conditional, in the
past.
___________11. It is also known as informal style, it is usually used between, friends,
or even insiders who have things to share.
___________12. It is the highest form of communicative style which is often used in
respectful situations or formal ceremonies like Shakespearean plays, weddings,
funerals, and more.
___________13. It is basically unplanned speech since the speaker uses the
participation and feedback of the listener.
___________14. It is the last type of speech which is used in talks between two very
close individuals.
___________15. Its function is to express necessity.

Test II – Fill in the blank

Instruction: Read and analyze each statement. Write the correct modal verb in the blank
provided.

16. It's very cold today. Do you think it _________snow later?

17. You _________leave your door unlocked when you go out.
18. They _________to have filled the car with petrol before they set off.
19. My motorbike broke down in the middle of nowhere, but luckily I __________to fix it.
20. Mum says we _________watch TV after we've finished our homework.

Test III - Application

Instruction: Finish the sentences with a clause in the correct conditional:
21: If it is sunny tomorrow _______________________________________________
22: If you sit in the sun too long __________________________________________
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23: If I were you _______________________________________________________

24: If I were the Prime Minister ___________________________________________
25: If she had studied harder _____________________________________________
26: If I won the lottery __________________________________________________
27: If I hadn’t gone to bed so late _________________________________________
28: If I hadn’t come to London ___________________________________________
29: If you mix water and electricity ________________________________________
30: If she hadn’t stayed at home __________________________________________

Test IV – Comprehension
Instruction: Read and understand each statement about “How Do We Write In A
Conversational Tone”. Choose your answers from the box and write the letter on the
space provided.
A. Use Simple, Easy to Understand Words. F. Break the Rules

B. Use “You” and “I” G. Do Not Ramble

C. Tell Stories H. Ask Questions

D. Keep it Short I. Write to Your Target Audience

E. Use Metaphor and Simile J. Use Active Voice Instead of Passive

Voice.
___________31. Human beings are naturally compelled by stories. Stories appeal to
personal emotions and engages sensory triggers. Turn your facts and figures into
stories and you’ll notice a significant improvement in your time on site.
___________32. For a conversational style, you do not need to strictly follow grammar
rules. You may begin sentences with coordinating conjunctions such as “and” and “but”.
You may even use fragments and contractions, and end sentences with prepositions.
___________33. It could be tempting to use that new word you’ve just learned from
your weekly reading. However, the internet isn’t the place for you to flaunt your wide
vocabulary, your readers won’t be impressed, they’ll be frustrated instead.
___________34. Remember that you are only writing to your target audience, not
everyone. If you write as though you are writing to everyone, chances are, your content
would sound just like everyone else’s and no one will truly connect with you.
___________35. The length of your sentences and words will affect how difficult it is to
read your article. Generally, you should: a. Keep your sentences short. Break long
sentences into several short ones. Long sentences will reduce readability. b. Use words
with fewer syllables. Words with more syllables reduce readability.
____________36. Contrary to formal writing, conversational writing requires you to
make it personal.
____________37. When writing in conversational tone, use active verbs and prevent
using passive verbs. Passive verb construction is a clear sign of over formalized
language. Take out the extra words and put your subjects back up front.
____________38. Similar to keep it short, the idea here is to convey your message in
as few words as possible. If you have too many words that mean nothing, your readers
will eventually tune out. Always be concise and straight to the point when conveying a
message.
____________39. When you ask questions, you are actually engaging the readers
directly by giving them something to think about actively.
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____________40. Using examples and metaphors can effectively make complex ideas
simple and easy to understand.

Test V – Evaluation (41-45)

Instruction: Evaluate the given conversation. Underline the correct modals on each
parenthesis to complete the conversation.

Ella: Good moring, Ms Smith! (Can, would) we submit

our essays tomorrow instead of later?

Ms. Smith: I’m sorry, Ella, but I’ve given a strict deadline. You (can, must)
submit it today.

John: (Do we have to, Can we) place it in a folder?

Ms. Smith: No, you (may not, don’t have to).

Test VI- Written Interview (46-50)

Instruction: Make a written interview by answering the following question below.

 Tell me about yourself?

 What are your greatest strengths?

 What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

 What is your greatest achievement?

 10 years from now where do you see yourself?

“Put your best effort on the exam and God will surely crown you with success. My good
wishes will always be with you. Best of Luck!”

PREPARED BY:

MABELLE CASILI
RAQUEL ALMONTE
NORIELYN ORCINE
English Teachers