Ave Maria College

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
HEI Unique Institutional Identifier: 09077
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Name: ___________________________________ Grade Level: _________________

Date: ____________________________________ HPS: 100 Score: ___________

TEST I. Directions: Read and understand the passage. Answer the questions that follow. Circle the letter of
your choice. (2 pts each)

Take an ordinary school day. You stand by the roadside, on the alert for the first jeepney
that will take you to school. Any slight move on your part is like an invitation to a driver. He stops
his jeepney, and calls out, “Quiapo!” That should take you right to your school’s steps, so you
hurriedly board the jeepney. It then swings back into the traffic, swerving from lane to lane. It tries
to beat the red light comer; you are thrown hard against your seatmate. You get elbowed as a
result.

1. What kind of transportation was the passage about?

a. jeepney b. taxi c. tricycle d. train

2. What makes if the “king of the road”?

a. It has a castle where it parks everyday.
b. It is visible everyday at the road.
c. It has a driver in it.
d. It has a special vehicle.

3. Where is the jeepney going?

a. Intramuros b. Quiapo c. Baclaran d. Makati

4. What modal is used in the text?

a. is b. that c. will d. calls

5. What is the source of essay?

a. news report b. hearsay c. imagination d. personal experience

6. What style was used by the author in the text?

a. reflection b. quotation c. narration d. anecdote

7. What is the purpose of the author in writing the essay?

a. to inform b. to entertain c. to convince d. to share an opinion

8. How do you call the first paragraph of an essay which draws interest or hook the student’s attention
to continue reading?
a. introduction b. body c. conclusion d. editorial
9. Which part of the essay contains the “meat” which elaborates all important details that support the
main idea?
a. introduction b. body c. conclusion d. editorial

10. Which part of the essay sums up the whole idea of the written text and provide perfect end for the
reader to validate an understanding, confirm a stand?
a. introduction b. body c. conclusion d. editorial
TEST II. Directions: Put a check mark (✔) for each statement that shows a good Filipino trait an X- mark
(X) for each statement that does not.

_________ 1. A true Filipino stands at attention whenever he/she hears the Philippine National
Anthem.
_________ 2. Filipino is encouraged in the elementary, secondary and college levels as a
medium of instruction.
_________ 3. Traditionally, many Filipinos pause to say a prayer at angelus time.
_________ 4. Ina village that practices bayanihan, Filipinos help each other in constructing the
village church.
_________ 5. Kissing the hands or pagmamano is currently considered out of fashion.
_________ 6. OPM or Original Pilipino Music must make up half the airtime of local musical
radio programs.
_________ 7. A true Filipino believes that a favour granted has to be repaid.
_________ 8. Filipino grooms-to-be traditionally visit the parents of their fiancées to perform a
pre-betrothal ceremony called pamamanhikan.
_________ 9. Giving donations to a bereaved family is a foreign tradition that was not adopted
by Filipinos.
_________ 10. Pakikisama or the ability to get along with others to avoid conflict is not being
demonstrate by Filipinos anymore.
_________ 11. Filipinos love to be with their parents, sisters and brothers even as they get older.
_________ 12. Filipinos are pessimistic. They don’t look at the brighter side of things.
_________ 13. Traveling within the Philippines instead of outside the Philippines is a way of
showing One’s love for his/her country.
_________ 14. You do not respect the Philippine National Anthem if you do not stand at
attention or place your hand on the left side of your chest when you hear it being
played.
_________ 15. A farmer who works hand tilling his farm in order to his children to school is a
mark of a true Filipino.
_________ 16. The song “Tayo’y Mga Pinoy” emphasizes the need for Filipino to be proud of
learning and speaking languages of their countries.
_________ 17. Kissing the hands of elders should practice anymore as this is considered out of
fashion.
_________ 18. Filipinos are marked by skill and cleverness in inventing new things.
_________ 19. Our national costumes are the Barong-Tagalog and the Baro at Saya.
_________ 20. In this generation, Filipinos have forgotten the habit bringing home gifts or
pasalubong for their friends and family when they come back from another place
or country.

TEST III. Directions: Read and understand the patriotic Philippine oath and answer the statements that
follow. Choose your answers in the box below. (3 pts each)

Ang Panatang Makabayan

Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas.

Ito ang aking lupang sinilangan.
Ito ang tahanan ng aking lahi.
Ako'y kanyang kinukupkop at tinutulungan
upang maging malakas, maligaya at kapakipakinabang.
Bilang ganti, diringgin ko ang payo ng
aking mga magulang.
Susundin ko ang mga tuntunin ng aking paaralan.
Tutuparin ko ang mga tungkulin ng isang mamamayang makabayan
 at masunurin sa batas.
Paglilingkuran ko ang aking bayan ng walang
pag-iimbot at ng buong katapatan.
Sisikapin kong maging isang tunay na Pilipino
sa isip, sa salita, at sa gawa.

actions thought speaking

deed pasalubong Panatang Makabayan

1. Giving _____________ is a sign of Filipino’s generosity and thoughtfulness.

2. The ______________ teaches us how and why one should love and be proud of one’s country.
3. Love for country is not proven though were words, but through ________________ as well.
4. You can show your loyalty to your country by _______________.
5. A true Filipino is a Filipino in _____________, word and ______________.

TEST IV. Directions: Read the essay below and answer the questions that follow.

I Am a Filipino

I am a Filipino. I am a poet and a dreamer. In good times and in bad, I persevere with
open arms and an open heart. I constantly pray for peace and I am willing to risk my life for
freedom and justice. I would like to shout to the world “I am the hope of our fatherland.”
These words should come from my heart—a heart of a Filipino who truly loves his country.

Our fate depend not only the leaders of our country but also on our countrymen. Each
one of us has a role play in helping our country.

I am a true Filipino. What does this mean to our youth? What does this mean to you?

1. What is the essay about? (5 pts)

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2. What did the writer mean by putting words into action based on the poems and essays written by our
national heroes in the past? (5 pts)
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3. How can you prove your love for your country in times of war? In times of peace? (5 pts)
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4. Make believe that you are one of the following:

a. teacher
b. policeman
c. doctor
d. businessman

How can you show that you are true Filipino in terms of solving community and national problem? (10 pts)
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5. Identify organization in your community that helps in maintaining cleanliness in the environment,
peace and order, etc. Have you joined any of these organizations? Do you intend to join of these
organizations? Why? (10 pts)
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6. Analyze the current political situation of our country. What insights have you gained? Among the
desirable Filipino traits you have learned, which should be reinforced by a good Filipino leader? (10 pts)
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Prepared by:
Ruby Kay E. Masukat