Republic of the Philippines

San Miguel National High School

San Miguel San Remigio, Cebu

S.Y 2022-2023

FIRST QUARTER ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH 9

Name: __________________ Yr.& Sec. : _________ Date:__________ Score: __________

General Instructions: Read the sentences carefully and give what is being asked from TEST I,II,III & IV.
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read the questions carefully and WRITE the letter of your choice beside the number.

1. This is a kind of modal which manifest that something should not be done or that someone must not do
something.
A. Permission
B. Obligation
C. Prohibition
D. Both a and c
2. You can borrow my book if you want, Kisses. What does the sentence express?
A. Modal of Permission
B. Modal of Obligation
C. Modal of Prohibition
D. None of the above
3. Which verb form that is used to express a degree of certainty or the possibility of something?
A. Modal
B. Mood
C. Tense
D. Adverb
4. Which of the following sentences show modal of prohibition?
A. You can play when you have finished answering the modules.
B. You may not bring a phone into class.
C. You must observe health protocols to avoid contacting the Covid-19 virus.
D. Except for emergency cases, all vehicles have to stop when the red light is on
5. “______ I sit here?” I am waiting for my friend who is right inside that office (pointing to the closed-door room in a
corner).
A. May
B. Must
C. Have to
D. Can
6. When I was little, I could play games in the street. This sentence is an example of _______.
A. Modal of Obligation
B. Modal of Permission
C. Modal of Prohibition
D. None of the above
7. We_______ wear mask when going outside.
A. can
B. may
C. will
D. must
8. Analyze the given picture and choose the correct usage of the modals in every sentence.

A. Jesse can use his mobile phone inside the classroom.

B. Jesse cannot use his mobile phone inside the classroom.
C. Jesse must not use mobile phone inside the classroom.
D. Jesse do not have to use mobile phone inside the classroom.
9.

A. You must throw garbage anywhere.

B. You can’t throw garbage anywhere.
C. You mustn’t throw garbage anywhere.
D. You don’t have to throw garbage anywhere.
10.

A. Drivers can maintain 50 KPH speed.

B. Drivers must maintain 50 KPH speed.
C. Drivers have to maintain 50 KPH speed.
D. Drivers mustn’t maintain 50 KPH speed.
11. Students_____ review their lessons each day of the class.
A. can
B. have to
C. must
D. may
12. Choose the correct usage of the modal verb “cannot” in the sentence.
A. Paulo cannot drive without a driver’s license.
B. You cannot take photos in the museum. They are really strict about it.
C. You cannot come to the meeting, but it would help us all if you’re there.
D. If you want to lose weight, you cannot eat too much sweet foods like chocolates and cakes.
13. I have to go to the meeting now. How would you express the sentence of obligation into probability of one’s
action?
A. I may go to the meeting now.
B. I must go to the meeting now.
C. I might go to the meeting now.
D. I will go to the meeting now.
14.If you are going to drive, you _______ consume alcoholic drinks.
A. cannot
B. may not
C. must not
D. would not
15. In the new normal, bowing down_______be a form of respect and courtesy instead of the usual kissing the cheek
or blessing the hand.
A. can
B. must
C. cannot
D. may not
16. Which of the following modal verbs that is sometimes called “external obligation”?
A. Must
B. Should
C. May
D. Have to
17. Below is an excerpt of lyrics of the song, “Green Eyes”, by Coldplay. Pay attention to the words written in bold.
Green Eyes
By: Coldplay
And how could, anybody, deny you
I came here with a load and
It feels so much lighter now I met you.
And honey you should know
That I could never go on without you
And I came here to talk
I think you should know
And anyone who tried to deny you, must be
out of their mind
Honey you should know that I could never
go on without you.

What outcome would you predict if the modals in the song are used interchangeably?
A. The meaning of the song will change on how it is being function in the sentence.
B. Uncertainty of the learner’s understanding on the song is possible due to switching of modals in the song,
and its true meaning will be hidden.
C. It adds beauty to the meaning and thought of the song.
D. Both a and b
18. For the students in the modular learning, only the parents ______ go to school to get the printed materials
because those who are 21-years old and below are not allowed to go out.
A. must
 B. can
C. may
D. could
19. Which of the following does not belong to the group?
A. Teachers have to wear their proper uniform at school.
B. I can’t get a connection on my phone. Can I borrow yours?
C. Jessa could go home early if he finished all the work first.
D. Can I go to the beach party tonight?
20. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT about modals of obligation?
A. It shows heartfelt commitment to something or someone’s command.
B. It describes whether someone is allowed to do something or not.
C. It expresses strong sense of duty or necessity; often shows that the authority comes from the speakers.
D. It manifests that the responsibility comes from the outside of the speaker and sometimes called the
“external obligation”.
21. This term is used to describe something that is always true and use simple present form of the verb. What type of
conditional is it?
A. Second Conditional
B. First Conditional
C. Zero Conditional
D. Third Conditional
22. If you want to come with me, ______ before 6:00 in the evening.
A. will call me
B. called me
C. call me
D. calls me
23. If Cassy eats a lot, she gains weight. What kind of conditional the sentence is reflected?
A. First Conditional
B. Second Conditional
C. Third Conditional
D. Zero Conditional
24. What tenses of the verb is used in the if-clause and main clause of zero conditional?
A. Simple present-simple present
B. Simple past-past perfect
C. Simple present-simple future
D. Simple present-present perfect
25. The following sentences are under Zero Conditional, EXCEPT one.
A. If I am tired, I go to bed early.
B. If you continue to feel better, you will be out of the hospital soon.
C. If Jana studies hard, she gets good grades.
D. If the weather is rainy, I put on my raincoat.
II. IDENTIFICATION: Read the sentences to decide whether the verbs should be singular or plural. Then,
UNDERLINE the correct verbs which enclose in the brackets.
26. Half of the money (is / are) going to be used to buy new equipment.
27. Social studies (is / are) my favorite subject.
28. Everyone in the crowd (was / were) enjoying the fireworks.
29. My cat (prefer / prefers) to sleep on the sofa.
30. The police (is / are) looking for the suspect.
31. The products you requested (is / are) no more available.
32. The advice you gave me (was / were) very helpful.
33. There (is / are) some cookies left in the box.
34. (Is / Are) there any juice left in the fridge?
35. The news (has / have) spread by word of mouth.
36. The one hundred dollars I had in my credit (was / were) not enough for my purchase.
37. How (do / does) this machine work?
38. Only two waitresses (is / are) serving the customers right now.
39. (Has / Have) I answered your question?
40. My friends and I (am / are) planning to meet on Friday.
III. Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Make Zero Conditional.
41. If water__________100 Celsius, it________. (reach/boil)
42.If you_____________a lot, you__________ on weight. ( eat/put)
43.If I _________tired, I__________to bed early. ( be/go)
44.If it ____________rain, plants ______________ grow. ( not rain/not grow)
45.If the weather______nice, I___________ to work. (is/bike)
IV. Underline ONCE ( 1) the if-clause, and TWICE ( 2) the main clause.
46. If Kevin does not have breakfast, he feels less energetic.
47. If I walk for a long time, my feet hurt.
48. If you are happy, you want to share your happiness with the whole world.
49. If I have a toothache, I go to see a dentist.
50. If the sun shines brightly, all plants and flowers fast grow.

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Prepared by: Ms. Hanelen V. Dada, LPT