Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV – A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF LAGUNA
J. SANTIAGO INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
STA. MARIA, LAGUNA

2nd QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH 9

Name: ________________________________________ Score: ______________
Teacher:_________________________ Grade and Section: _________

I. Literature
A. Directions: Read each statement carefully and determine whether each given statement is true or false. Write your
answers in your answer sheet.

_______1. King Hrothgar built a mead-hall called Heorot.

_______2. Jubilant noise and celebration angered Grendel.
_______3. Beowulf was a warrior from Geatland.
_______4. Unferth was the political advisor of King Hrothgar.
_______5. Grendel died because of a leg injury.
_______6. Grendel’s mother sought revenge against Beowulf.
_______7. Grendel’s mother killed Beowulf.
_______8. Beowulf became king after King Hygelac was killed in a battle.
_______9. The dragon killed Beowulf.
______10. Wiglaf was Beowulf’s most trusted companion.

Directions: Below are some situations in our VUCA world. Tell whether the statement expresses volatility, uncertainty,
complexity, and ambiguity. Write your answer in your answer sheet.

_______11. The government understands the many causes of terrorism, but not exactly when and how the terrorist will spur
attacks.
_______12. Many health experts are not sure the main cause of the COVID-19.
_______13. More than 100 vaccine candidates are in various stages of development and testing.
_______14. If a man possesses feminine qualities or a female possesses masculine Qualities, then they might be portrayed as
either gay or lesbian.
_______15. Gone are the days of buying oversized VHS tapes to watch movies and listen to music. Today, modern people rely
heavily on smart devices for mobile entertainment. Thus, most people find it necessary to buy gadgets.

Directions: Read each statement carefully. On your answer sheet, write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.
______16. The acronym VUCA was first used in 1986.
______17. One of the first organizations to use the acronym VUCA was the United States Army War College.
______18. Ambiguity refers to the speed of change in an industry, market or the world in general.
______19. Embracing change is a way of going with the flow in a VUCA world.
______20. Complexity refers to the number of factors that we need to take into account, their variety and the relationships
between them.
Direction: Identify each statement whether true or false. Write your answer in your answer sheet.
___________21. Making connections includes Text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world.
___________22. Text-to-self connection is for passive readers.
___________23. Connecting text to the reader‘s experiences creates confusion.
___________24. The more the readers relate to what they read, the more the information is retained.
___________25. Critical thinkers study the text in isolation.
___________26. Text-to-text connections require fact-based knowledge using comprehension questions.
____________27. Recalling one specific passage may answer evaluation questions in making connections.
___________28. Text-to-text connections may include comparing two connections in different stories.
___________29. Interpreting a story and connecting it to another makes a reader more proficient in critical thinking and reading
abilities.
___________30. Text-to-world connections are actually personal connections that you make between yourself and the selection.

Directions: Give what is asked then write your answer in your answer sheet. (for numbers 30-35)
 *What are the benefits of making annotations?

II. Grammar : A. Transform the word in the parenthesis into an adverb of manner. For numbers 36-38

James, a golfer, was playing a round golf the other day when he________ (accident) hit his ball into a hole off the
golfing greens. James made an accidental shot. Unexpectedly, an angry golfer appeared. The golfer _________ (angry) pushed
the ball out of its hole. The golfer complained________ (loud). The golfer made a loud complaint. The ball hit him hardly on
the head. James could hardly believe that a golfer was making its home on the golf course. Normally, James has good eyesight.
However, he didn’t see well this time because his ball did land anywhere near the golf green.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

39. Close the door when you go_________.

A. out B. yesterday C. lightly D. here

40. When she saw me waiting, she ran __________ me.

A. around B. towards C. forward D. through

41. Our adviser has _____been late to our class. That’s why she received the Most Punctual Award during our
Teachers’ Day Celebration.
A. always B. rarely C. never D. usually

42. We are quite busy. We _______ watch our favourite TV show.

A. always B. rarely C. often D. usually

III. Writing:
Sequencing (43-50)
Directions: From the given sentences arrange the correct sequence of events from the story “The Lottery. Use numbers
from 1-8.
___________43. The lottery was conducted-as were the square dances, the teen club, the Halloween program-by Mr. Summers
who had time and energy to devote to civic activities.
___________44. The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day.
___________45. Mrs. Hutchinson craned her neck to see through the crowd and fond her husband and children standing near
the front.
___________46. Tessie Hutchinson was in the center of a cleared space by now, and she held her hands out desperately as the
villagers moved in on her.
___________47. Bill Hutchinson went over to his wife and forced the flip of paper out of her. It had a black spot on it.
___________48. “It isn’t fair, it isn’t right, “Mrs. Hutchinson screamed, and then they were upon her.
___________49. Mrs. Dunbar had a small stones in both hands, and she said, gasping for breath. I can’t run at all. You’ll have
to go ahead and I’ll catch up with you.”
___________50. The children had stones already. And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson a few pebbles.

Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established.
- Proverbs 16:3