FIRST PERIODICAL EXAM IN ENGLISH

FOR GRADE 9
Name: Date:
Teacher: Ms. Jesicca C. Diloy Score:

Multiple Choice. Write the letter of your answer BEFORE each number.

1. In the poem Seven Ages of Man, what was compared to stage?

a. Stand c. Period
b. World d. Life
2. Explain what does the lines below show?

Then, the whining schoolboy with his satchel

And shining morning face, creeping like snail
Unwillingly to school.

a. Infancy is the first stage, where he makes his presence felt by crying at the top of
his voice and many a times vomiting any food or drink that is repulsive, at the
nursing arms of his mother.
b. A stage of a boy where he learns to utter a plaintive, high-pitched, protracted
sound, as in pain, fear, supplication, or complaint. His shiny morning face and his
small bag, he creeps like a snail and not willing to go to school.
c. The peak of love and high romance. He sighs like a burning furnace and sings the
sad ballads of romance; full of woe; affected with, characterized by, or indicating
woe: woeful melodies; to impress his lover’s heart.
d. Life is full of obligations, commitments, compliances, oaths and vows.  His beard
is like a leopard or panther.
3. The age of school boy represents man’s life during ____________.
a. 5-10 years old c. 15-25
b. 0-4 years old d. 26-50
4. The age where we have sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.

Last scene of all,

That ends this strange eventful history,
Is second childishness and mere oblivion,
Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.

a. Adolescence c. Old Age

b. Adulthood d. Death
5. Which of the following is the theme of the poem?
a. The age full of strange oaths, and bearded like a pard
b. Living the life to the fullest because we only live once
c. Comparing the phases of life to a stage and people, the actors
d. Loving without doubts and giving all your best
6. The Which is NOT TRUE about the Seven Ages of Man
a. describes the seven phases in a man’s life-from childhood to old age
b. The world is but a global stage and all men and women presented here are mere
puppets in the hands of destiny
c. This poem is all about the man’s love, possessions, how it was lost and how to
gain it back.
d. Just like the infrastructures of a stage, the world has its own entrances and exits
 7. In the excerpt “The Battle with Grendel”, the home of Grendel is in marsh and bog, what
does this show?
a. Grendel dirty c. Grendel is hiding from the world
b. Grendel is like a human d. Grendel likes dark and slimy places
8. Which is NOT a characteristics of the king of the Danes
a. A wealthy king c. A good king who helps his people
b. A truthful king without secrets d. A brave king
9. Which among these is the primary soldier and best friend of Beowulf
a. Heorot b. Sir Lucan c. Sir Bedivere d. Higlac / Wiglaf
10. Which of the following is the theme of the excerpt “the Battle with Grendel”?
a. The power of light over darkness is inevitable
b. Love is everywhere
c. Strength without wisdom is nothing
d. Only through experience of trial and suffering can success be achieved.
11. Which of the following is the climax of the excerpt?
a. the part where Grendel’s arm had been cut off
b. the part where the Beowulf arrived in Herot
c. Grendel killed the people in Herot
d. Grendel died in the arms of her mother
12. What kind of conflict is present in the excerpt?
a. Man vs. Man c. Man vs. Nature
b. Man vs. Himself d. Man vs. Supreme Being
13. In the excerpt The Day of Destiny what character is NOT possessed by Arthur?
a. Wise b. Cruel c. Great d. Merciful
14. The number of knights included in Knights of the Round Table
a. 10 b. 11 c. 12 d. 13
15. Which of the following is the theme of the story?
a. Trust is earned not begged for
b. Great people are only the rich and the powerful
c. Great power comes with great responsibility
d. Any man can be great in his own ways
16. Which of the following is the antagonist in the story?
a. King Arthur b. Mordred c. Bedivere d. Lancelot
17. What kind of conflict is present in the story?
a. Man vs. Man c. Man vs. Nature
b. Man vs. Himself d. Man vs. Supreme Being
18. What is the type of Point of view of the story below?

“The Day of Destiny,” an excerpt from this work, describes the end of King Arthur’s reign and the
dissolution of the order which he, along with his Knights of the Round Table, has established.
This end grows out of the corruption within the royal court itself. Arthur’s illegitimate son Mordred knows
of the secret love affair between Arthur’s wife, Queen Guinevere, and his best friend, Sir Lancelot. One night
Mordred leads a band of knights to Guinevere’s chamber, where they find the Queen with Lancelot.

a. First Person b. Second Person c. Third Person d. Omniscient

For numbers 19-24, read the paragraphs and identify the mood, technique, and purpose of the
author.

Our criminal justice system today is a disgrace. Modern day criminals have more rights than an
honest citizen ever imagined were written into our Philippine Constitution. Murderers and rapists are
typically set free on legal technicalities and seldom face any jail time. While that scum is back to work
finding new victims, the pleas of those they have killed, maimed, or violated go unheard. Until we begin
giving some real consideration to people who obey the law, instead of those who break it, things are
going to continue getting worse.

19. The author’s purpose is to

a. describe the actions of the criminals.
b. compare criminals with honest citizens.
c. inform the reader about the extent of crime in Philippines.
d. criticize our criminal justice system.

Dear Tall, Dark and Handsome — This is your lucky day! The girl of your dreams is just a phone call
away. I am 5’ 10’’, slim, pretty, and only 23. I love pop music, good books, exotic foods, and foreign
travel. Give me a ring any day after 6 P.M. You won’t be sorry. – Your gal, Jenny.

20. The author’s purpose is to

a. convince the reader to call the writer.
b. describe the writer objectively.
c. criticize the writer’s lack of intelligence.
d. entertain the reader with some interesting facts.

Tofu is a product that is becoming very popular as a low-calorie, cholesterol-free meat substitute.
Formerly it was found exclusively in Oriental markets and health food stores, but today tofu can be
purchased in most supermarket produce departments. This white, cheese like substance is made from the
condensed milk of soybeans. It is extremely high in protein and low in sodium. Tofu is almost tasteless by
itself, but it can be easily mixed into sauces and soups; it can even be made to imitate scrambled eggs.

21. The author’s purpose is to

a. evaluate Oriental cooking.
b. persuade you to eat low-cholesterol foods.
c. describe tofu.
d. to compare tofu with meat.

22. The story of a teacher who helps some of her poor students get to college . What is the purpose
of the author?
a. To entertain b. To inform c. To describe d. to persuade

Once there was a puppet maker who had a son named Aung. The father always hoped his son would
grow up to be a puppet maker like himself. But to Aung, such a life was far from exciting.
“Father,” said Aung one day, “I’ve decided to leave home and seek my fortune.”
The puppet maker looked up sadly from his work. “I wish you would stay, my son. The life of a
puppet maker is an honorable one. But if you must go, let me give you companions for your journey.” He
showed his son four wooden puppets he had carved, painted, and costumed.

23. . The author’s purpose is to

a. To entertain b. To inform c. To describe d. to persuade

And then a hero comes along

With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone

24. The purpose of the author is

a. To entertain b. To inform c. To describe
25. Which is an example of Lyric poem.
a. The Battle with Grendel c. Seven Ages of Man
b. Mother to Son d. Desiderata
26. Which is an example of Epic poem.
a. The Battle with Grendel c. Seven Ages of Man
b. Mother to Son d. Desiderata
27. I ate a portion of everything on my plate when I ate a small piece of meat, a small piece
of bread, and a small piece of chocolate pie. In this sentence, the word portion means?
a. Whole b. piece c. spoiled d. complete
28. Ellie is a blithe young girl. She always greets everyone with a smile. In this sentence, the
word blithe means
 a. cheery b. angry c. sad d. unhappy
29. The ugly monster's face was hideous to look at. What does hideous means?
a. Beautiful b. Scary c. Funny d. lovely
30. Two new girls started school this week. Beth has a gregarious personality. Jenna is rather
quiet. What does gregarious means?
a. Shy b. Outgoing c. bashful d. timid
31. Ben tried to miss the rock in the road. He did everything he could but it was futile. He hit
it head on and soared over his handlebars. Based on this sentence, futile means
a. Hopeless b. able c. needed d. final
32. At the press conference, the president received a barrage of questions. The reporters
asked one after the other. What does barrage means?
a. Minimal b. least c. few d. abundance
33. After taking the lift to the top, Doug was reluctant to ski down the mountain. His friend
Bob was eager to take off. Slowly, Bob got Doug to try to ski. In this sentence, the
word reluctant means
a. Happy b. unwilling c. ready d. eager

For items 34-37, supply the answer on the following with the elements of poetry.
34. Which is an example of assonance?
a. Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door
b. Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
c. It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea

I wondered lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o’er the vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
- I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth –
35. According to the poem, what is the type of imagery present?
a. Auditory b. Olfactory c. Visual d. Gustatory
36. What is the figurative language used in the lines I wondered lonely as a cloud?
a. simile b. metaphor c. onomatopoeia d. hyperbole
37. What is the figurative meaning of “I wondered lonely as a cloud”?
a. The speaker is a cloud
b. The speaker is broken hearted and is very sad
c. The speaker is watching the surroundings alone
d. None of the above

Classify the following texts according to their types whether they are:
a. Informative b. Journalistic c. Literary

38. Men in great places are thrice servants:

servants of the sovereign or state,
servants of fame, and servants of business
-“Of Great Place”

39. NASA is proposing another space project. The agency’s budget request, announced
today, included a plan to send another person to the moon.

40. Those that have tenacity will not quit when confronted by obstacles or when failing. In a
game or in life, tenacity wants to win, and tenacity lives by the credo, “Failure is not an
option."

41. Three passions (simple but overwhelmingly strong) have governed my life: the longing
for love, the search for knowledge, and the unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.
 42. Director Steven Spielberg launched a Germany-wide contest Sunday designed to promote
tolerance through students’ intercultural interaction

43. I am an African child

Born of a skin the color of the chocolate
Bright brilliant and articulate
Strong and bold I’m gifted
Talented enough to be the best
I am an African child

44. What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a shaking or rolling movement of great masses

of rocks on the earth’s uppermost layer or crust.

45. When in 1960 the stockpile was sold off -- indeed, dumped as surplus- natural rubber
sales were hard hit.

46. Here lies Arthur, who was once king and king will be again.

47. And then a hero comes along

With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive

For numbers 48-51, choose the best paraphrased version of the following sentences.
48. Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on
the light.
a. There is happiness even during the most challenging times and we only need to
look at the bright side.
b. The greatest happiness was to surround her with splendor, and to give her the
finest dresses and the most beautiful jewels.
c. There has to be darkness for someone to see the happiness.
d. If there is darkness, one should turn on the lights to see the lights
49. I’m stuck in the dark but you’re my flashlight.
You’re getting me through the night
a. Whenever there is dark, you give me flashlight
b. You enlighten me when I have problems
c. If problem arises, there will always be solution
50. Here's a hero, if you look inside your heart, you don't have to be afraid of what you are.
There's an answer, if you reach into your soul and the sorrow that you know will melt
away.
a. Call out a hero when you are in need. And he will surely come.
b. There is a hero who can be called when you give your soul and sorrow
c. The hero is inside every one of us. If you just search inside yourself.
51. Let it go, can’t hold it back anymore. Let it go, turn away and slam the door
a. One person has to let go of the past he cannot hold anymore
b. You cannot keep hiding your true self, so be your self
c. In slamming the door, one person has to let go.

For numbers 52-56, supply the correct sequence signals or connectors

52. Joe works in a manure factory downtown _________ his wife Joan works in a perfume
factory nearby
a. And b. But c. Because d. Hence
53. Sarah saves five hundred pesos out of each pay check she receives;____________, she
will have no money to buy birthday presents
a. Meanwhile b. Since c. otherwise d. Rather than
54. John climbed to the top of the tree, ____Joan, who was a bit clumsy, fell off half way up.
a. Before b. But c. After d. Although
55. Since he was five, Frank has broken three fingers, two toes, and a knee cap;_________,
he still plays Sepak Takraw with fervor
a. Ever since b. Then c. In addition d. however
56. They read, _________ they may learn
a. so that b. yet c. lastly d. but
57. Choose the correct placement of hyphens and dashes.
a. Teacher in-charge c. teacher-in charge
b. teacher-in-charge d. teacher-incharge
58. Choose the correct placement of hyphens and dashes.
a. a six or eight cylinder-engine c. a six or eight-cylinder-engine
b. a six- or eight-cylinder engine d. a six- or eight-cylinder-engine
59. Choose the correct placement of hyphens and dashes.
a. Three-hundred fifty-eight c. Three-hundred-fifty-eight
b. Three hundred fifty-eight d. Three hundred-fifty eight
60. Choose the correct placement of hyphens and dashes.
a. -To feed, clothe, and find shelter for the needy – these are real achievements.
b. To feed, clothe – and find shelter for the needy – these are real achievements.
c. To feed – clothe, and find shelter – for the needy these are real achievements.
d. To feed, clothe, and find shelter for the needy – these are real achievements.

“FRIENDSHIP ENDS WHEN EXAMINATION BEGINS”

Good luck and God Bless!
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 KEY TO CORRECTION
FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH
FOR GRADE 9

1. B 31. A
2. A 32. D
3. A 33. B
4. D 34. B
5. B 35. C
6. C 36. A
7. D 37. C
8. B 38. C
9. D 39. B
10. D 40. A
11. A 41. C
12. A 42. B
13. B 43. C
14. C 44. A
15. D 45. A
16. B 46. C
17. A 47. C
18. C 48. A
19. D 49. B
20. A 50. C
21. C 51. B
22. A 52. A
23. A 53. C
24. A 54. B
25. C 55. D
26. A 56. A
27. B 57. B
28. A 58. B
29. B 59. A
30. B 60. D
 TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS OF
FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH
FOR GRADE 9

TOPICS Hours Percentage No. of Item

Taught Items Placement
Sequence signals or connectors 3 10 5 52-56
Seven Ages of Man 3 10 6 1-6
25, 26, 34-
Elements of Poetry 3 10 6
37
Mood, technique, and purpose of
3 10 6 19-24
the author
Context Clue 3 10 6 27-32
Paraphrasing 2 6.66 4 48-51
The Battle with Grendel 3 10 6 7-12
Different Text Types 5 15.66 10 38-47
Hyphen and Dash 2 6.66 4 57-60
The Day of Destiny 3 10 6 13-18
TOTAL 30 100 60