ST.

BRIDGET SCHOOL
Buhi, Camarines Sur
S/Y 2020-2021
First Monthly Assessment
ENGLISH 7
September 14, 2020

Name: _________________________________________ Grade and Section:_______________________

GENERAL DIRECTIONS:
1. Write your answers LEGIBLY in a cursive style of writing ON THE SPACE PROVIDED FOR.
2. Use black-inked pen only.

I. IDENTIFICATION
A. Directions: UNDERLINE the two words being compared in each sentence. Then, tell whether the sentence uses
SIMILE or METAPHOR. (2 points each)
Examples: Her hair was as black as coal. - SIMILE
The kitten was a fluffy cloud. - METAPHOR
metaMME METAPHOR
1-2.The spotlight cleaves the darkness like the stroke of a sword. ________________________
3-4. My teacher told me that ideas are wings. ________________________
5-6. The bar of soap was a slippery eel. ________________________
7-8. Harold was as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. ________________________
9-10. The pillow was a cloud when I put my head on it after a long day. ________________________

B. Directions: BOX the transitional word/s used in each sentence. Then, identify the relationship expressed or
implied between the ideas. ( 2 points each)
Example: I went home and
and prepare the dinner. - addition

11-12. She came first, therefore, she got a good seat. _________________________
13-14. The rent is reasonable. Moreover, the location is perfect. _________________________
15-16. The game was really tough. Nevertheless, we brought home the trophy. _________________________
17-18. Our president was not satisfied; hence, we must present a new proposal. _________________________
19-20. Make sure you wash the kitchen floors, likewise, the floor in the bathroom. _________________________

II. WRITING
A. Directions: Construct one sentence for each transitional word/phrase with a given a topic below. (1 point each)
Example: because (nature) – We must take care our environment because it’s a gift to humanity from God.

21. on the other hand (peace)

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22. however (justice)
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23. and (women)
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24. but (education)
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25. therefore (nature)
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 B. Directions: In 2-4 sentences, answer the following questions. (Content- 3 points, Mechanics (Spelling,
Punctuation, and Capitalization)- 2 points = 5 points)
26-30. As a student, why do you think is it important to use similes and metaphors in your compositions?
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31-35. Is it really important to use transitional word or phrase in a sentence? Why or why not?
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36-40. Why is it important to know and understand the difference between scanning and skimming?
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Prepared by:

Mr. JAY N. NAZ

English 7 Subject Teacher
0908-372-5161/ 0926-068-1952

Date of Submission : September 21, 2020

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