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1. Our country gained its independence from America on

A. July 4, 1946 B. June 12, 1898 C. December 30, 1898 D. February 25, 1984
2. It is a kind of literature that has metrics form. It composes of stanza and rhyme.
A. Poetry B. Prose C. Narrative D. Essay
3. “God Said I made a Man” is a poem written by:
A. Jose Garcia Villa B. Jose Panganiban C. Loreto Paras – Sulit D. Juan M. Flavier
4. She is a woman so frail but did an extraordinary task. Frail as used in the sentence means.
A. Fragile B. Strong C. Dainty D. Imperfect
5. What did Anita asked her mother to knit for her?
A. A shawl B. A sweeter C. A hood D. A mitten
6. When a character of a story changes from being rude and disrespectful to polite and respectful, this character
is a:
A. Static character B. Dynamic character C. Unchanging character D. Protagonist character
7. The present tense of “Be” verbs are:
A. Was and were B. Is, are and am C. Has and Have D. There and them
8. What color is the symbol of life? It is also the color of vegetables, leaves, fields and forest.
A. Yellow B. Green C. Orange D. Red
9. The message being discussed or described in a piece of writing or story is called:
A. The summary of the story
B. The theme of the story
C. The blurb of the story
D. D. The conflict of the story
10. When a word is pronounced differently but have the same spelling, It is a
A. A homograph B. Homonyms C. Homophones D. Homo- sapiens
11. It is a type of sentence that gives advice or instructions that express request or command.
A. Interrogative sentence B. Superlative sentence C. Imperative sentence D. Declarative sentence
12. “We build too many walls and not enough bridges”, is quoted by:
A. Aristotle B. Ernest Hemingway C. Isaac Newton D. John Henrick Clarke
13. “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you” is a principle shared by:
A. Buddhism B. Judaism C. Christianity D. Islam
14. These are words that show there is a spatial and temporal or logical relationship or association of an object to
the rest of the sentence.
A . Preposition B. Adverb C. Verb D. Adjective
15. It is referred to the inheritance given by the past generations, and is maintained in the present and bestowed
to future generations.
A. Culture B. Tradition C. Heritage D. A and B
16. God said, “I made man” out of a clay- But so bright he spun himself to brightest day, till he was all shining gold
and oh, He was handsome to behold! But in his hands held he a bow aimed at me who created him.
This line of the poem tells us about man’s
A. Ingratitude B. disrespectfulness C. ungratefulness D. disloyalty
17. The wh- questions are question words, and are formed by,
A. Inserting wh-word like who, what, when, where, which, and how and an interrogative sign at the end of the
sentence.
B. They are formed by asking a question using wh-word.
C. They are formed by wh-word except how, because how does not start in “w”.
D. Answer A and C
 18. A good theme for the story “A shawl for Anita is:
A. A mother’s sacrifice C. love of children to their mother
B. B. sibling rivalry D. A mother’s love
19. The writer of the story “A Shawl for Anita”, was successful in telling us that old people should continue doing
what they like to do through one of the scenes in the story.
A. Anita asked her mother to knit her a shawl despite old age.
B. Anita was so sickly that her mother was always attending to her.
C. Anita’s brother was so angry because Anita made their mother knit her a shawl.
D. None of the choices.
20. Explain why the rain interrupted the arguments of the colors in the “Parable of The Colors”.
A. The rain wants the colors to understand that they are all unique and all have the social role to play.
B. The rain is so angry with what all the colors are arguing about so he interrupted.
C. The rain cannot stand the arrogance of each colors therefore he told them to stop arguing.
D. The rain wants them to know that he is mightier than the colors.
21. How would you know if two sets of words are homonyms?
A. The words share the same spelling and the same pronunciation but they have different meaning.
B. The words share the same pronunciation but does not have the same spelling.
C. The words share the same spelling but are pronounced differently.
D. The words share the same spelling and the same meaning.
22. Which of the sentences below supports the definition of an imperative sentence?
A. Go now, I don’t need you here!
B. How are you?
C. I will go to the market today.
D. Please lend me your ears.

23. What does Dr. Cleofe M. Bacungan author of “The Universals” wants us to understand when she said” But
beneath such diversity, there is a clear convergence on some basic values which can be truly called universals.
A. That what is true to all religion and culture is true to all mankind.
B. That we follow the same universal truth when it comes to culture and religion
C. That religion no matter how different they are, observe the same principle practiced by all
D. That people from all walks of life practices the same universal truth.
24. I live at number 23 Embarcadero, Mangaldan. In this sentence the preposition at is used
because,
A. At is used for specific address C. At because it points to a number
B. At because it makes sense. D. At because it tells you the name of place.
25. How would you know if the composition you are reading is poetry?
A. Words are grouped together in a series of line.
B. There is a repetition of similar words.
C. Imagery is used to create an image that encompasses the five senses.
D. All of the above.
26. “God said I made a man out of clay”. Identify the basic element of a poem used in this line.
A. Imagery B. Rhythm C. Metric D. Symbols
27. Choose the correct Wh- question in the sentences below.
A. Maria is not coming, is she? C. Would you like to come?

B. Who is not coming? D. Is it raining?

28. What is the right question to ask about someone’s age?
A. How old are you? C. When is your birthday
B. When are you going to turn 18? ? D. all of the options are correct.
29. I felt like shouting at her, calling her names when I heard her ask Mother to knit a shawl for her.
 Mother could hardly refuse but I knew that the task was just too much for her. Her fingers had lost
their flexibility; rheumatic pain told on her knuckles that felt a million pins pricking.
Identify the four verbs in the simple present tense in the paragraph.
A. Heard, knew, told, felt C. could hardly, to knit, had lost
B. shouting, calling, pricking knitting D.names, shawl, fingers, mother.
30. Which sentence in the paragraph of number 29 gives the exact rule of past perfect tense?
A. Her fingers had lost their flexibility; rheumatic pain told on her knuckles that a million pins
pricking.
B. I felt like shouting at her, calling her names, when I heard her ask mother to knit a shawl for her.
C. Mother could hardly refuse but I knew the task was just too much for her.
D. Her fingers had lost their flexibility.
31. Still on the paragraph of number 29, Identify the helping verb used in the past tense.
A. was B. could C. had D. that
32. “Aha! You forget the pomp of royalty and power is violet “. This is an example of an,
A. Imperative sentence B. Declarative sentence C. Interrogative sentence D. Passive sentence
33. A good example of a negative imperative is,
A. Do not jump off the bridge. C. Do not speak mother tongue Inside the classroom
B. Don’t bring your bags to school D. All of the options.
34 and 35. Supply the missing prepositions in the sentences.
I am a teacher_______ MISSC. I live ____ Mangaldan.
A. Of and in B. in and in C. of and at D. in and of
36. He was handsome to behold! But in his hand held he a bow. The line of this poem Titled “God Said,
I Made A man” means,
A. That man has become arrogant. C. That man hated God
B. That man become in control D. That man has gained control over everything.
37. My mother who had always been a frail woman was much thinner now. Anita who was married by
now had never stopped being pampered. If you would examine this sentence from the author, you
will come into conclusion that;
A. He is jealous of Anita C. That he is a neglected child
B. He wants everyone to know that Anita is a spoiled child . D. Their mother plays favoritism.
38. Which is not a wh-question in the following sentences?
A. Did you answer all the questions? C. When do you want me to answer your question?
B. Who has answer to my question? D. Where do you want me to put my answers?
39. Distinguish which set of words are homophones.
A. made-maid, for- four B. scale-scale, fair- fair C. desert – desert D.seas-see, close-close
40. Compare the Christian rule, “do not do unto others what you do not want others do unto you” to Judaism’s “what
is hurtful to yourself, do not do to your fellow beings”.
A. Both refer to not hurting anyone. C. Both rules have the same idea
B. Both have the same message to human being D. it is all of the option.
41. What would you cite to defend God’s argument that man has become arrogant.
A. He was handsome to behold! But in his hands held he a bow aimed at me.
B. “Wouldn’t thou murder me who am thy fountainhead”
C. “ But I was curious of this social regal head”
D. God said, I made a man out of clay, But so bright he, he spun himself to the brightest day.
42. In what options above in your opinion is the line that tells you how God created man?(refer answer to options 41)
43. Do you think the rain came up with the solution of putting the colors in one group to avoid arguments?
A. yes because it fosters cooperation among colors
B. No because I I want to know who is the best color
C. Maybe, that was the best for all the colors.
D. I am not sure.
44. If you were one among the colors, would you allow yourself to be in one group?
A. yes I don’t mind C. yes for the benefit and good of all
B. No why should I can live alone D. yes, I go for cooperation and hope.
45. Which is a universal principle among this situations?
A. Women are treated like slaves in some culture.
B. Men and women respect each other regardless of their religious practices.
C. No culture tolerates indiscriminate lying, stealing and violence within the group.
D. It is a taboo or forbidden to marry your relative.
46. What could be the best question to ask someone you know whom you’ve met along the street?
A. How are you? B. Where are you going ? C. What’s up? D. What have you been up to?
47. If you are allowed to change the title of the story the” Parable of the Rainbow, what would be your title?
A. Colors in Unity B. Rainbow Connection C. Colors in Harmony D. Why there is a rainbow in the sky
48. You are asked to choose an imperative that will be used during the “Brigada Eskwela “ for all the runners joining
the fun run. The following are the choices.
A. Runners keep to your right only. C. Runners don’t run to your left.
B. Runners please stay on the right side D. Runners run at your own risk if you go to your left.
49. Make two sentences out of the homograph words, Bass- fish, Bass- instrument.
A. 1. A sea bass is a fish meant for steaming.
2. My brother’s bass guitar was given to him by my uncle.
B. 1. A bass fish has been eaten by the whale.
2. A bass instrument is a big guitar strummed by an expert.
C. 1. A sea bass is better tasting than a cultured sea bass.
2. Lucas bass guitar has turned rusty because he did know how to clean it.
D. all options are correct.
50. Make a good introduction of yourself by filling up the blank space with correct preposition.
My name is______________________ I live ________ (Complete address) _________________.
A. at B. on C. in D. of
 A. But so bright he spun himself to the brightest day
B. All of the above
24. Which line of the poem tells you how God created man.
A. God said I made man out of the clay B. He was all shining gold C. He was handsome to behold D. Letter
A and B
25. Choose the letter of the correct meaning of the italicized word.

Tell the _________ truth and I will set you free.

A. Hole B. Whole C. hale D. whale

26. Different Regions in the Philippines have various expressions of arts, unique traditions and peculiar practices,
which made countries’ culture diverse. Diverse as taken from the context clue means:
A. Distinct B. Identical C. Similar D. unrelate

II Grammar

A. Formulate Wh question to the following sentences

1. ______ Does Mr. Mar De Guzman live?
2. ______ among these flowers do you want?
3. _______ boxes of English books did we receive?
4. _______gave you all these forms?
5. ______ much money did she gave you?

B. Choose the correct verb in the parenthesis

1. She (wash, washes) the dishes every day.
2. When in danger our dog (bark, barks) to wake us up especially in the evening.
3. I never (leave, leaves) the house without taking my umbrella along.
4. Where is the comb I ( buy,bought) yesterday?
5. Mrs. Zambale (like, likes) fresh salads.
 C. Choose the correct preposition in giving information
1. I will wait for you (at, in) ______4:00 p.m.
2. My best friend lives (in, at) San Diego, California
3. Let us meet up again (on, at) _____Sunday.
4. My son never stays (at, in) ________ home on Sunday.
5. I live (in, at) _______Embarcadero, Mangal dan, Pangasinan.

III Enumeration

Name at least 6 elements of a poem

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What are the two types of characters in a story?

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Name the seven colors of the rainbow

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