DAGUIT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Daguit, Labo, Camarines Norte

Monthly Examination
ENGLISH 7

Name: ____________________________________ Grade&Section: _________________ Score: ___________

Reading Comprehension

Bantong was ordered to kill the new monster in Ibalon. He took with him a thousand warriors to attack
Rabot’s den. Bantong used his wisdom against rabot. He did not attack the giant’s den right away but instead
observed Rabot’s ways. He saw many rock around the den. They were people turned into rock by Rabot.
He also learned that Rabot loved to sleep. When rabot slept very soundly, Bantong was able to go near him.
The giant died with a single stab by the brave and wise Bantong. Ibalon was at peace once more.

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space provided before the number.

_______1. According to the text, what traits did Bantong used to defeat the monster in Ibalon?
a. Courage b. Strenght c. Wisdom d. Bravery
_______2. As used in sentence number 2, what is the meaning of den?
a. A playground b. Place to live c. A prison d. Part of a house
_______3. Who was the new monster in Ibalon that was killed by Bantong?
a.Robot b. Rabot c. Nobot d. Rabat
_______4.What did the monster in the story wanted to do most of the time?
a.To eat b. To hunt for food c. To sleep d. To hide
_______5. Based from the story we can say that Bantong is
a.A very coward man who cannot defeat any monster.
b.A brave and wise man that has concern to other people.
c. Stubborn and easily get angry.
d.Just doing his job but not so committed in his work.

Direction: Identify whether the following are Appropriate or Inappropriate Posture and Bodily Gestures. If it is
Appropriate write letter A and if it is Inappropriate with letter IA. Write your answer on the space provided.

_______6. Face your audience.
_______7. Sways your body.
_______8. Rocks your body while talking.
_______9. Hand on chin.
_______10. Put your hands in your pocket.
_______11. Hands on the side of your body.
_______12. Hands at the back.
_______13. Chin up while talking.
_______14. Hands on your hips.
_______15. Stand straight.

Directions:  Below you will find clauses that need a conjunction to create a compound sentence. Choose the
conjunction that makes the most sense in the sentence.

_______16.  You can come to the meeting (so, because, while) you can hear all the information.
_______17. I’m not leaving (because, nevertheless, until) I get an apology from you.
_______18. I came here (so, for, or) you could give me an explanation.
_______19 Bob is very tall (and, while, or) Bill is very short.
_______20. You look frightened (while, until, but) there is nothing to be scared of.
_______21.  I refuse to pay anything (while, until, but) you do the work properly.
_______22.  I’m going shopping for food this evening (nor, and, because) I am having guests for dinner.
_______23.  You seem happy (and, or, because) you are smiling all the time.
_______24.  I don’t mind if you go out for lunch (because, so, therefore) we will take a break at noon.
_______25. I don’t think she’s perfect for the job; (until, nevertheless, so) she’s certainly better qualified than Steve.

Identification: Identify the following statements. Choose your answer from the BOX.

Legend Juan Posture and Bodily Gestures Conjunction

Idioms Epic Myth Ibalon
Indarapatra and Sulayman OFW’s Pronoun
_____________26. It helps the speaker to express his information to the audience.
_____________27. It is known today as Region V or Bicol.
_____________28. They are those people who sacrifice a lot for to support their family.
_____________29. A character who is very lazy and became the first monkey.
_____________30. A type of story about ORIGIN.
_____________31. A word that used to link words, phrases, clauses and sentences.
_____________32. Also called as Idiomatic Expressions.
_____________33. The brothers who killed 4 monsters and gave back peace and safety to Mindanao.
_____________34. A traditional story about supernatural beings, gods and goddesses.
_____________35. A story about adventures or achievements of a legendary or traditional hero.

Multiple Choice: Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space before the number.
_______36. What is the root of heroism?
a. Selfish b. Industrious c. Self-sacrifice d. Solitude
_______37. A narrative story that deals with a heroic act of the characters.
a. Epic b. Myth c. Legend d. Fable
_______38. What do monsters symbolize in folk literature?
a. Enemy b. Bad People c. Problems d. Leading Character
_______39. The following are the 3 great heroes of Ibalon EXCEPT
a. Baltog b. Balbog c. Handiong d. Bantong
_______40. Tandayag is a monster in the story Ibalon. What kind of animal is Tandayagb?
a. Deer b. Pig c. Wild Boar d. Lion
_______41. How many months did Handiong and his warriors fought Ponon?
a. 8 b. 9 c. 10 d. 11
_______42. Oriol is a monster that can change its image to DECEIVE enemies. The underlined word means
a. Mislead b. Support c. Kill d. Copy
_______43. The monster ing the epic “Indarapatra and Sulayman” whos egg is as big as a house.
a. Kurita b. Tarabusaw c. Pah d. Dreadful Bird
_______44. In the story “Indarapatra and Sulayman” Tarabusaw can be found in
a. Mt. Bita b. Mt. Matutum c. Mt. Gurayan d. Mt. Isarog
_______45. What thing/s Indarapatra gave to his brother before leaving as a sign of good luck.
a. Sword and Belt b. Ring and Necklace c. Ring and Sword d. Belt and Necklace

Organization: Arrange the following sentences on how to make/cook rice in the story “THE RICE MYTH”. Number it
from 1 to 5.

_______46. Then place the bamboo into the fire until it is cooked.
_______47. Wash the rice with water .
_______48. Pound the palay, winnow it and clean it very well.
_______49. Place the washed rice between the internodes of the bamboo.
_______50. Put enough water to be absorbed by the rice.