SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 9

WEEK 1-5
Directions : Write the letter of your chosen answer in the blank before the number.
______ 1. This refers to the match between a reader’s goal and information related to that goal.
A. Text Relevance B. Word Choice C. Concept Words D. Text Format
______ 2. People read because ________________.
A. it is pleasurable and enjoying B. it assigns peoples weaknesses
C. it is not reliable D. it is a state
______ 3. Below gives the different factors why reading is important EXPECT one.
A. Reading helps improve concentration.
B. Reading develops vocabulary.
C. Reading expands the mind. It allows creative thinking.
D. Reading is connotatively practical to deceive someone and exploit them.
______ 4. Which among the following statements is NOT relevant to the topic Happiness?
A. Happiness is having contentment.
B. Life is happy when you live simply.
C. Dreams are mixture of hardwork and passion.
D. Accepting one’s weaknesses leads to real happiness.
______ 5. The following are ways in determining that the information in the text is relevant EXCEPT:
A. The source is credible. B. The source is accurate.
C. The source is relevant. D. The source is irrelevant.
______ 6. This type of information solely deals with facts.
A. Factual Information B. Roman Information C. Set Information D. Real Information
______ 7. Grace is tasked to write about “Percentage of Enrollment in the New Normal in your school.” What
type of information does she need?
A. factual B. ideal C. subjective D. creative
______ 8. A type of information that involves feelings and opinion.
A. climactic B. creative C. relative D. subjective
______ 9. Which type of information this sentence portrays? “Yellow is the best color among all the colors.”
A. factual B. ideal C. subjective D. creative
______ 10. “Philippines is a country.” Which type of information this sentence portrays?
A. factual B. creative C. relative D. subjective
READING AND LITERATURE
For numbers 11-15, read the selection and answer the questions that follow.
Poverty and inequality have been recurrent challenges in the Philippines and have again come to the fore in the wake of the current
global financial crisis and rising food, fuel, and commodity prices experienced in 2008. The proportion of households living below the
official poverty line has declined very slowly and unevenly in the past four decades, and poverty reduction has been much slower than
in neighboring countries. The growth of the economy has been characterized by boom and bust cycles, and current episodes of
moderate economic expansion have had limited impact on poverty reduction. Other reasons for the relatively moderate poverty
decline include the high rate of inequality across income brackets, regions, and sectors; and high population growth.
After years of recognizing poverty as a key development problem and devising various strategies and programs for its reduction, the
government is still confronting high levels of poverty and hunger among its citizens. Long and persistent periods of high poverty may
harm a country’s development path as poverty itself becomes a drag to economic growth. (Asian Development Bank, 2009). According
to ADB (2009), it is possible that the impact of poverty on economic growth and development of the Philippines may constrain
economic expansion. Official poverty statistics from the National Statistical Coordination Board (2011) shows that the reduction in
poverty over the past two decades has been quite dismal from 38% in 1988 to 26% in 2009 or less than one percent reduction per year.
______ 11. The following are the causes of poverty in the Philippines EXCEPT:
A. Rise of food cost C. Population explosion
B. Fuel cost increase D. Current global financial crisis
______ 12. According to this agency, it is possible that the impact of poverty on economic growth may constrain economic expansion.
A. National Statistics Office C. Department of Interior and Local Government
B. Asian Development Bank D. Department of Social Welfare and Development
______13. As mentioned in the text, what is characterized by boom and bust cycles, and current episodes of moderate economic
expansion?
A. The growth of the economy C. The challenges in our lives
B. The problems in the society D. The plans of the government
______14. Based on the selection, which agency provided the rate of poverty over the past two decades?
 A. Department of Foreign Affairs C. National Statistical Coordination Board
B. Department of Trade and Industry D. Social Weather Stations
______15. What is the purpose of the writer in the selection?
A. to persuade C. to entertain
B. to explain D. to narrate

For numbers 16-17, read the selection and answer the questions that follow.
Mankind saw a new hope, a new light after Hitler’s end. But until now, Hitler’s shadow lives on! Yes, I see Hitler all around me…in a
small neighborhood quarrel, in simple argument between two people, even in the littlest acts of selfishness and of trying to prove
one’s worth by stepping on another’s head. We may hate to admit, but we all possess the same kind of selfishness and crooked
philosophy that threatened and almost put an end to mankind. We all have inside each and everyone of us a part of Hitler’s wicked
ambition.
______16. What is the purpose of the speaker?
A. To remind his readers of evil deeds of Hitler
B. To tell the reader that Hitler is just around the corner
C. To tell readers that despite Hitler’s death, his evil philosophies still live on
D. To relate the personality and philosophy of Hitler with everyday situation he sees
______17. What does The line, “We all have inside each and every one of us a part of Hitler's wicked ambition” mean?
A. We are all descendants of Hitler.
B. Hitler's life is legacy for all of us.
C. We possess certain characteristics of Hitler.
D. Hitler has greatly influenced our way of thinking.

For numbers 18-20, read the excerpt from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespear.

by William Shakespeare

______18. Based on the prologue, where does the play take place?
A. Italy B. Verona C. London D. Paris
______19. According to the prologue, what happens at the very end of the play?
A. The parents end their feud. C. The families continue to feud.
B. Romeo and Juliet kill themselves. D. Verona falls
______20. Which line from the prologue begins to introduce the conflict in the story?
A. From ancient grudge break to new mutiny.
B. Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
C. From forth and fatal loins of these two foes.
D. A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life.
______21. What is the tone conveyed in the letter below?
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for your recent letter regarding our refund policy. We are taking your suggestion quite seriously and truly appreciate your
concern.
A. sincere B. cheerful C. indifferent D. complimentary

For numbers 22-26, choose the correct modal from the choices below.
A. must B. should C. can D. have to
______ 22. Jayson ______climb that mountain in 5 minutes.
______ 23. Pedestrians ______ look both ways before they cross the street.
______ 24. Waiters ______ be pleasant to customers
______ 25. Professional singers ______ sing impromptu.
______ 26. You ______ be here at 10:00 in the morning tomorrow for the meeting.

Fill in each blank and choose the letter of your answer.

a. judgement b. arguments c. independent d. reasoning e. explanation
The _____(27) of ideas, points of view, and _____(28) presented in texts and other platforms are important for students’ growth as
_____(29) thinkers. Learning how to analyze the relevance and worth of ideas and author’s _____(30) helps you develop a sound
framework to test your arguments and enrich your points of view.