DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT TEST

ENGLISH 9

Directions:
Read each item carefully and on the answer sheet, blacken the circle
that corresponds to the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is known as special form of verbs that are combined with main verbs to form special
meaning?
A. Modals B. Conditionals C. Infinitives D. Gerunds
2. How is the underlined modal in the sentence below used?
Well, it’s 11 o’clock. I must go now, I have a meeting at 11:30.
A. Permission B. Ability C. Obligation D. Prohibition
For items 3 & 4. Identify the modal that best complete the sentence in each item.
3. You ___ come to the meeting but it would help us all if you’re there.
A. mustn’t B. don’t have to C. shouldn’t D. can’t
4. You ___ start saving money if you want to retire early.
A. must B. can C. could D. would
For items 5-7. Complete each statement by choosing the correct word/phrase to complete the
conditionals.
5. If I _____ the issue to the manager, she’ll find ways in solving it.
A. present B. presented C. will present D. is presenting
6. I’ll send it to you as soon as _____ home.
A. I’d get B. I’ll get C. get D. I get
7. I _____ my pet to the vet If I had time.
A. took B. will take C. would take D. takes
8. What communicative style mostly occurs in ceremonies?
A. consultative B. intimate C. formal D. frozen
9. Identify which communicative style is used in communication between doctor and patient,
lawyer and client, lawyer and judge, teacher and student, counselor, and client and
superior and subordinate.
A. casual B. consultative C. intimate D. frozen
10.Which of the following situations call for a casual communication style?
A. leading a prayer before meals
B. delivering an oratorical
C. talking to a friend while playing basketball
D. conducting an interview to a local official regarding COVID – 19
If my people will humble themselves
Humble themselves and pray
If they seek my face and humble themselves
And turn from their wicked ways

11.What do those lines imply?

A. People had been praying fervently to the Lord.
B. People had been proud and unrighteous.
C. People had been unselfish and loving.
D. People had been humble but wicked.
12. Which is NOT true about a poem?
A. A way of communicating ideas or information
B. May convey feelings/emotions of the speaker
C. Has different types and purpose
D. Has the same form no matter the type
For items 13-15, refer to the short poem below.
Childhood friends?
-Kk
Their words were as sharp as knives
Not hurting my body, but my soul
How I wish I can forget
Those memories of childhood.
13.What social issue or concern did the speaker experience?
A. Physical bullying C. Verbal bullying
B. Discrimination D. Injustice
14.What does the line, “their words were sharp as knives” imply?
A. The speaker’s friend was bringing knife
B. The speaker’s life was threatened
C. The speaker never forgets
D. The speaker was hurt
15.What best describes the speaker’s childhood memories?
A. painful B. melancholy C. scary D. horrifying
For items 16-17. Choose from the options what each statement BEST expresses.
16. Most people purchase products online, even without the assurance that the products of
good quality.
A. Volatility B. Uncertainty C. Complexity D. Ambiguity
17. My friend keeps on buying every new model of cellphone because she always wants to be
advance in terms of the latest technology.
A. Volatility B. Uncertainty C. Complexity D. Ambiguity
18. Jason is confused about what college course to enroll because the university offers many
courses that he likes.
A. Volatility B. Uncertainty C. Complexity D. AmbiguitY

“They’re tickled to death. Three boys and now a girl!”

19.What does the italicized sentence above mean?

A. Extremely scared C. Extremely delighted
B. Extremely frightened D. Extremely anxious
20.Which statement shows courage to pursue one’s dream?
A. Studying hard despite financial difficulties
B. Working hard when someone is watching
C. Sending gifts to the manager to be promoted in the job
D. Asking an intelligent classmate to answer all your assignments
For items 21-23. Read the passage for each item and answer the question that follows.
I'm baffled why the government still looks after these poor people and
rescued them during the typhoon. In fact, these poor people have no good in
our country. No ability to advance. No dreams. No plan in life. The people of
this country will suffer even more because they will beg from the people's
coffers.
21.What type of prejudice is expressed in the passage above?
A. Prejudice in classism C. Bias in media
B. Bias in racism D. Prejudice in economic status
Of all the siblings, only Bong is chosen even though his brother is
equally capable and has the same education as him. The only gap between
them is age. The older brother is more favored in the family because it has
been their culture.
22.What action is shown from the passage above?
A. Sibling bias C. Halo effect
B. Gender Bias D. Age bias
 Suddenly, there was tension in the office where Chris worked when
they learned that a confirmed positive COVID-19 work applicant had entered
their office to submit the necessary documents. The office is locked indefinitely
to disinfect it. When Chris was tested negative for the swab test, the news
about the incident in his workplace had already spread in his neighborhood.
All residents were terrified and stopped walking to Chris' house.
23.The neighbors’ action towards Chris is considered as__________.
A. prejudice B. bias C. classism D. halo effect
24.In what way do people become bias?
A. When they want to give equal treatment
B. When they are influenced by the environment
C. When they have a similar feeling
D. When people by nature are self-centered
25.Which of the following is not considered media bias?
A. Advertising consists of choosing media reports depending on what marketers might
want.
B. The mainstream consists of saying the same thing as all others report - and
preventing offensive stories - to keep people and audiences from turning away.
C. Gender selection which consist of preference to men.
D. In favor of daily events a media source decides to cover the unusual events.
26.Which of the statements is TRUE about radio play?
A. It is a play that is heard on the radio rather than seen.
B. It is also known as a radio drama that requires stage presence.
C. It is a drama that allows people to perform on stage.
D. It is a play that is seen on television.
27.The following are features of a radio play EXCEPT…
A. dialogue B. sound effects C. voice D. graphics
28.What lifeline was used by the protagonist in the radio play “Sorry, Wrong Number” by
Lucille Fletcher?
A. computer B. telephone C. cellular phone D. e-mail
It is well known that the world urgently needs adequate distribution of
food, so that everyone gets enough. Adequate distribution of medicine is just
as urgent. Medical expertise and medical supplies need to be redistributed
throughout the world so that people in emerging nations will have proper
medical care.

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29.The text is giving us a realization that …
A. medical supplies should be given the least priority since food is the top priority.
B. adequate food distribution allows for more emerging nations to live.
C. medical supplies are as important as food and adequate distribution throughout
nation will address medical needs of people.
D. food distribution should urgently be done by authorities.
For items 30-32. Identify the function of the underlined gerund phrase in each item.
30.My father’s pastime, troubleshooting computers, proved to be helpful in our studies
nowadays.
A. Subject appositive C. Direct object
B. Subjective complement D. Object of the preposition
31.To learn about other’s language is wonderful too. Identify the use of the underlined
infinitives in each of the sentences.
A. Noun B. Adjective C. Adverb D. Verb
32.How is the underlined words used in this sentence?
Ana prefers reading novels than watching movies.
A. Subject of the sentence C. Direct object
B. Subjective complement D. Object of the preposition
33. The following statements are relevant to each other EXCEPT
A. A river is a moving stream of water and flows in channels.
B. Rivers normally contain freshwater and flow downhill from their source.
C. Rivers are a good source of trade and transport to humans.
D. Most plant and animal species are found in the rainforest biome.
34. The following are features that guide readers to remember the most important
information, EXCEPT:
A. Headings C. Subheadings
B. Highlighted vocabulary D. Topic outline
Facebook: A Waste of Time

Facebook is one of the most popular social media sites used daily by
millions of people around the world. The advancement of technology has great
impact on Facebook letting its users access the site anywhere, anytime and
without limit. This situation has negative effects to its users unknowingly.
First, Facebook users spend a lot of their precious time by doing
unbeneficial activities such as stalking people, and chatting unnecessary things to
their friends. Next, users may be involved in various cybercrimes, such as hacking
or phishing. Lastly, Facebook can cause family relationship to be restrained since
quality time with family is reduced.
This popular social media site is a good platform for recreation but mostly it
is a waste of time.
35.What type of information is used in the text above?
A. Factual B. Subjective C. Analytical D. Creative
36. Do you think the author’s reasoning is factual? Why or why not?
A. Yes, because the author stated reasons that are true in experience.
B. Yes, because there is an in-depth discussion to the claims.
C. No, because there are no research and statistics involved.
D. No, because there are pieces of evidence to the claims.
37. What does reading critically mean?
A. Critical reading is understanding the author’s point of view.
B. Critical reading is developing one’s skill in interpreting texts.
C. Critical reading is giving the readers freedom to express insights about the text
read.
D. Critical reading is pointing the issue raised in the text.
38. “Joyful day, a time for new beginnings, and a time to be hopeful.”
What is the implied meaning of this quotation?
A. To be optimistic C. To be passive
B. To be pessimistic D. To be aggressive
39. Below are steps in formulating prediction, arrange it from the first step to the last.
I - Look at the title
II - Think about what you already know (making connection to prior
knowledge)
III - Create your prediction
IV - Look at the images

A. I, II, III, IV C. IV, II, III, I

B. I, IV, II, III D. III, I, IV, II
40.Prediction is an important reading strategy that allows students to understand the story
better, make connections to what they are reading, and interact with the text.
Based on the statement above, why should we predict?
A. Predicting allows us to think ahead before we begin reading.
B. Predicting allows us to immediately grasp the main idea of the text.
C. Predicting requires us to summarize the text before reading.
D. Predicting requires us to generalize the text read.
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ANSWERS KEY
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. B
10.C
11.B
12.D
13.C
14.D
15.A
16.C
17.D
18.B
19.C
20.A
21.A
22.D
23.A
24.B
25.C
26.A
27.D
28.B
29.C
30.A
31.A
32.C
33.D
34.D
35.B
36.C
37.A
38.A
39.B
40.A