This document appears to be a test from an English class at a Christian school in the Philippines. It contains 50 multiple choice questions testing comprehension of short stories, poems, essays and other readings. The questions cover details like characters, plots, themes and grammatical patterns.
This document appears to be a test from an English class at a Christian school in the Philippines. It contains 50 multiple choice questions testing comprehension of short stories, poems, essays and other readings. The questions cover details like characters, plots, themes and grammatical patterns.
This document appears to be a test from an English class at a Christian school in the Philippines. It contains 50 multiple choice questions testing comprehension of short stories, poems, essays and other readings. The questions cover details like characters, plots, themes and grammatical patterns.
Teacher: Mrs. Marinela T. Ibatuan Grade&Section: _________________
ENCIRCLE THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER.
1. In the story “The Parable of Summer” why did the farmers have only one crop season? a. There was no rain during summer. b. The irrigation system did not work during summer. c. Farmers did not want to work during summer. d. None of the above 2. How did the farmers gain more crops? a. They work harder. b. There was rain all year round. c. They were able to kill the insect. d. It’s not mentioned. 3. Why did God institute summer? a. To give the farmers a time to relax b. To allow the soil to rest c. To achieve dryness so that insects would die. d. It’s not mentioned. 4. In the poem “The Reader” what kind of reader if they have a definite purpose in when they read? a. First b. Second c. Third d. Fourth 5. They cannot distinguish bad material from good material? a. First b. Second c. Third d. Fourth 6. In the passage “OK Turns 175” what is the status of OK in the digital era according to the article? a. It has assumed new meanings. b. It has changed its original meaning. c. It has retained its popularity. d. It has no impact at all. 7. Allan Metcalf consider OK as the. a. Most meaningful word in English b. Most frequently used word in English. c. Most needless word in English d. None of the above 8. In the story “The Dream of Nam Kha” why does Lu Shinh feel bitter? a. He has failed in three competitions. b. He thinks that bad luck accompanies him. c. He is unlucky while the other less smart than him become successful. d. He didn’t care at all. 9. When does luck start coming to Lu Shinh? a. When he met the hermit b. When he gets his degree c. When he start sleeping d. When he went to the mountain 10. According to the dream of Nam Kha, why is he condemned to death? a. Because of corruption b. Because of greediness c. Because of immorality d. Because of insurgency 11. In the essay “The Eight Commandments” ways of stealing can be grouped into? a. Five b. Seven c. Ten d. Many 12. According to the essay when you cheat in any form, are you are guilty of theft? a. Yes b. No c. Not sure d. Could be 13. What acts of stealing are less evident as mentioned in the essay? a. Acts of commission b. Act of omission c. Act of admission d. Act of fascination 14. According to the essay “The Consummate Flower of the Filipino Soul” a. Because it produces the best in an individual b. Because it gives importance to a human being c. Because it separates an individual from the other d. It is not mentioned 15. The passage suggests that Rizal wanted his countrymen to a. Be brave and proud b. Praise him c. Believe in everything he said d. Use their reason and wise judgment 16. Who is being referred to in “Great is my desire that the rising generation will surpass the past and the future? a. His friends b. His followers c. The youth d. The audience 17. In the article “Was Jesus Born on December 25?” does the Bible give definite information according to the passage? a. Yes b. No c. Not mentioned d. May be 18. The main purpose of the article is to? a. To present an interesting point of history b. To make a story c. To just inform d. Does not say 19. In the story “The Penalty” what trial is going on? a. The trial of a foreman b. The trial of a young man c. A trial of an old man d. A trial of an angel 20. Who is the judge in the trial? a. St. David b. St. Francis c. St. Martin d. Does not say 21. What punishment did the angel received? a. Life sentence b. Being a slave c. Life on earth d. Demoted 22. In the story “Damon and Pythias” what kind of king was Dionysus? a. A kind and responsible b. Brave and strict c. Ruthless d. Clever 23. What was the crime alleged to Pythias? a. Rebellion b. Theft c. Treason d. None 24. Why was Damon placed in the Dungeon? a. He was charged with murder b. He was an accessory of the crime committed by his friend c. He was kept as a hostage d. He was just the witness 25. What was the reason of the King Dionysus in withdrawing his verdict to Pythias? a. He admired the friendship of Pythias and Damon and pleased to be friends with them. b. He has forgotten the verdict that is why he decided not to execute it anymore. c. He pitied him d. Undecided
IDENTIFY THE PATTERN OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE.
26. She cried.
a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 27. They laughed. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO b. The dog barked. c. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 28. The horse jumped. A. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 29. He looks good. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 30. They danced. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 31. The bell rang. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 32. The students read the story. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 33. The choir sang. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 34. The sun shone. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 35. The baker made pancakes this morning. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 36. The Police caught the murderer. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 37. The dove returned. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 38. Ham tastes salty. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 39. She studied. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 40. Nana is my friend. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 41. The teacher introduces the English book in the class. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 42. Mylene and Sarah display he vases they made on my shop. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 43. My father is a lawyer. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 44. You seem unhappy with my decision. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 45. The chef cooked Caldereta. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 46. She was unconscious. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 47. The professor instructed the students. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 48. She remained happy. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 49. She is lovely. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO 50. I signed the contract. a. S-IV b. S-LV-C c. S-TV-DO d. S-TV-IO-DO