Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V - Bicol
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF ALBAY
LANIGAY HIGH SCHOOL
POLANGUI, ALBAY

SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 9

Name: _____________________________ Section: _______________ Date: ___________________

General Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Supply the correct answer in each part.

I – MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read and analyze each item. Encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Identify the modal of permission in the sentence. You can borrow my book if you want, Diane.
a. you c. borrow
b. can d. Diane
2. Identify the modal of obligation in the sentence. Maria and Angela have to join the Arts Club to become
the artists of the stage play.
a. Maria and Angela c. stage play
b. arts club d. have to
3. Identify the modal of permission in the sentence. Students can register for classes next week.
a. students c. can
b. register d. next week
4. Identify the modal of obligation in the sentence. Maribel has to leave her dogs with us because she
needs to go to Manila.
a. has to c. to Manila
b. her dogs d. with us
5. Identify the modal of permission in the sentence. Mr. Smith, may I go to the restroom?
a. may c. Mr. Smith
b. I d. restroom
6. Identify the modal of obligation in the sentence. My mother has to visit her relatives in Baguio City
every summer.
a. my mother c. her relatives
b. has to d. every summer

II – IDENTIFICATION. Read and analyze each item. Underline your answer inside the
parenthesis.

7. Mobile phones are not allowed while in the classroom, you (can’t, mustn’t) use it in class.
8. When someone is speaking, you (can’t, mustn’t) speak at the same time, too.
9. It is a school policy that all students must wear a school uniform, so you (can’t, mustn’t) wear casual
clothes in school.
10. Children (must/have to, should/ought to) obey their parents.
11. You (must/have to, should/ought to) visit us more often, we have a lot of stories to share.
12. Family members (must/have to, should/ought to) understand that they have important roles to perform
in keeping the family strong.
13. You (don’t have to, mustn’t) come to the meeting but it would help us all if you’re there.
14. I can’t get a connection on my phone. (Can, Have to) I borrow yours?
15. There’s a lot of noise coming from outside. (Could, Must) I close the window?
III – WRITING.
Read each sentence carefully. Using the appropriate modal, rewrite each sentence
to make it shorter.

Example: It is a strong obligation of the police force to uphold peace and order.
Rewritten Sentence: The police force must uphold peace and order.

16. Eric has the ability to teach children.

Rewritten sentence: ___________________________________________________.

17. It is necessary for you to support your family.

Rewritten sentence: ___________________________________________________.

18. There is a probability of rain this afternoon.

Rewritten sentence: ___________________________________________________.

Based on the rules you have at home, write three sentences using modals of
prohibition – can’t or mustn’t.

19. ___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.
20. ___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.
21. ___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.
In one short paragraph of not more than five sentences, say something about
yourself using modal verbs of obligation, permission, and prohibition. Underline the
modals used in your sentences. (3 pts.)
_____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
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IV – IDENTIFICATION. Read and each sentence carefully. Put a check mark after the sentence
whether it is an obligation or a recommendation.

Sentence Obligation Recommendation

Example:
/
She has to work away from home on weekdays.
25. I must finish all of my homework to get a good grade.
26. She has to wake up early to get to school on time.
27. You should read more often to improve your vocabulary.

Choose the letter of the sign that matches the description. Write the letter of your
answer.

______ 28. You must not take photos.

______ 29. You must not use your cell phones.
______ 30. You must not turn if the traffic light is red.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V - Bicol
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF ALBAY
LANIGAY HIGH SCHOOL
POLANGUI, ALBAY

SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 9

KEY TO CORRECTION
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. Can’t
8. Mustn’t
9. Can’t
10. Must/Have to
11. Should/Ought to
12. Must/Have to
13. Don’t have to
14. Can
15. Could
16. Eric CAN teach children.
17. You MUST support your family.
18. It MIGHT rain this afternoon.

19-24. Answers may vary.

Sentence Obligation Recommendation

25. I must finish all of my homework to get a good grade. /
26. She has to wake up early to get to school on time. /
27. You should read more often to improve your vocabulary. /

28. A
29. D
30. B