English 9

Quarter 3
Republic of the Philippines Week 7 and 8
Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO

Learning Activity Sheet in ENGLISH 9

Name: _____________________________________________ Section: __________________

Competency:
1. Determine the relevance and the truthfulness of the ideas presented in the
material viewed
2. Identifying tone and mood
Thinking Back. Here are some passages,
read them carefully. Then, choose from the
box the emotions conveyed by each
character. Shade the letter of your answer
in the ZIPGRADE Form.

A. Admiration
B. Apologetic
C. Surprised
D. Excitement
E. Inspired

1. “This is the one! It is one of his

greatest works! Come and see!,” said
the old man.
2. “I am afraid this is all we could offer.
I had hoped it would be adequate,,”
answered the girl.
3. “Are you serious? How could you
possibly think that?,” he said.
4. “Your work is magnificent!,”
someone from the crowd exclaimed.
“You are truly a master.”
5. “Here, this is the perfect spot,” the
young artist said as he set up his
easel. Then, he began to create
wondrous pictures with his brush
and did not stop working until
darkness set in.

Marching On. Infer the mood of the

following selections. Shade the letter of
your answer in the ZIPGRADE Form.

6. The shark slowly appeared from

the deep water and started circling the boat. It is big and silvery with small eyes and saw-
like teeth that made the fisherman tremble.
A. Fearful
B. Surprised
C. Sad
7. Little children holding cotton candies and colorful balloons were running all over the carnival
grounds. Clowns with painted faces were performing funny tricks and making the crowns laugh.
Everyone felt like dancing because of the lively music coming from the loud speaker.
A. Lonely
B. Merry

Please read and answer all the items carefully. Good luck!! FOURTH SUMMATIVE TEST (3RD Quarter)
 English 9
Quarter 3
Republic of the Philippines Week 7 and 8
Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO

C. Scared

8. It was Saturday evening. The whole family sat on the porch and watched the stars twinkling like
diamonds on the clear sky. A soft lullaby drifted through the quiet air as grandmother sat
dreamingly on her rocking chair.
A. Excited
B. Lonely
C. Peaceful
9. All the children were opening their gifts. Their faces brightened up as each took out a toy from
inside colorful wrappers. But Lolita had no gift to open. Tear started to flow down the cheeks. “If
only my parents were alive,” she thought.
A. Fearful
B. Joyful
C. Sad
10. The sun has set; the swallows are asleep. There is quiet stillness enveloping the small, rustic town.
A. Restless
B. Restful
C. Blissful

Challenge 1. Study each passage carefully. Then, choose the correct mood the writer projects in each.
Shade the letter of your answer in the ZIPGRADE Form.

11. Debbie stood as still as a rock but her heart was pounding like mad. Her mind raced: What was
she to do? Whoever was in the house with her had an evil plan.
A. Angry
B. Suspenseful
C. Tragic
12. The little angel fluttered her wings and descended quietly on the sunflower that grew beside the
tree. She peeped from the behind the yellow petals at the little girl who was crying. What terrible
thing could have happened to make this young creature so sad, the angel wondered.
A. Humorous
B. Angry
C. Serious
13. The man stared. His dog never before talked back and he didn’t like its tone of voice. He reached
up and cut a branch form a nearby palm tree and began to whip his dog.
A. Frustrated
B. Angry
C. Curious
14. At the time for the annual celebration approached, the housed and streets all around the town
became festooned with beautiful decorations. Soon, there was a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes
everywhere. On the day of the festival, people filled the streets in their final finest clothes. They all
greeted each other cheerily, and children’s laughter filled the air.
A. Festive
B. Humorous
C. Hilarious
15. The elderly woman looked with pity at the little bundle in her arms and suddenly wished she was
young enough to care for the newborn baby. What would become of this child now that her mother
was gone? The woman wiped a lone tear from her cheek and cradled the little one to sleep.
A. Sad
B. Peaceful
C. Angry

Please read and answer all the items carefully. Good luck!! FOURTH SUMMATIVE TEST (3RD Quarter)
 English 9
Quarter 3
Republic of the Philippines Week 7 and 8
Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO

Challenge 2. Which of the following passages project the given mood in each item? Shade the letter of your
answer in the ZIPGRADE Form.

16. SERIOUS
A. The house rat is one of the smallest yet deadliest animals on earth. Not only can this animal
survive anywhere, rat-borne diseases are said to have killed more people than all the wars in
history.
B. The rats looked with pity at the sobbing young woman if only they could do something to help.
But, they knew it would be a tremendous risk on their part because if the evil woman even
found out, they were as good as dead.
17. TRAGIC
A. The man’s eyes became very sad. He did not want to be the bearer of bad news but he had no
choice. The family deserved to know the young soldier’s fate. The soldier was killed in battle.
B. He saw the fear in the child’s eyes so he walked towards her and together, they sat in a corner
of the room. The doctor explained the procedure to the little girl and assured her that operating
on her mother was the best option to take given her condition.
18. CHEERY
A. The two girls squealed with delight. It was the first time they had ever been to the carnival.
They seemed awestruck by everything they saw. They didn’t know where to look first, the
creatures in funny costumes or the exciting rides filled with bright lights.
B. Jenny was having fun playing video games with her friends. Then, the maid entered the room.
There was a strange look on her face as Jenny looked up at her. The maid had bad news for
Jenny.
19. INSPIRATIONAL
A. Nena knew what she had to do. Now was not the time to give up. She has gone this far and
there was no turning back. She tried to get up again and again but found herself back down
each time.
B. Roy pedaled as fast as he could, and at last, he saw the checked flag. Victory was just a few
meters away. He pedaled harder and harder and at last, he crossed the finish line.! He won!
The crowd cheered and Roy felt exhilarating. He was the first amputee to have won the race.
20. MELANCHOLIC
A. The old woman walked slowly towards the window as she did so many times in the past year
and a half. A lone tear rolled down her cheek as she though once more of her long love. She
knew in her heart that he was alive somewhere. She longed for her return.
B. Jose caressed his mother’s hand, swollen from the needles that punctured her delicate skin.
She seemed to have aged in the two days she had been in the hospital. But, Joe knew her
ordeal will soon be over.

Challenge 3. Choose from among the words the mood that is depicted in each paragraph. Shade the letter
of your answer in the ZIPGRADE Form.

Choices for 21-25.

A. Fearful
B. Sad
C. Excited
D. Sorrowful
E. Merry

21. It was evening. Ana was alone inside the house. Her mother and father were away to visit a sick
relative. Suddenly, the lights went out. She heard a knock on the door followed by footsteps. Ana’s
eyes widened and she did not know what to do.

Please read and answer all the items carefully. Good luck!! FOURTH SUMMATIVE TEST (3RD Quarter)
 English 9
Quarter 3
Republic of the Philippines Week 7 and 8
Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO

22. Myla had a pet dog named Sugar. One day, Sugar got sick. Myla brought the dog to a lady
veterinarian who gave her pet some medication. But Sugar won’t eat. After a few days, Sugar died.
Tears flowed down Myla’s cheeks.
23. Children rushed to buy tickets for the basketball game. Their favorite basketball players will be
seen in action and they just can’t wait to get a glimpse of them. The children were all laughing and
talking at the same time. Everybody inside the gym cheered when the basketball players finally
entered.
24. “Please don’t cry. Tell the kids that their daddy is fighting for them, for his wife, for his people and
for his country,” said the departing soldier.
25. The Reyes family was up already, and so were the rest of the people in the whole town. Bands have
been playing merrily since 6 o’clock in the morning; church bells have been ringing gaily, too. The
town fiesta has began.

Choices for 26-30.

A. Irritated
B. Hilarious
C. Tragic
D. Panicky
E. Romantic

26. It was close to noon and the summer sun was like fire burning on top of me. I covered my head
with my books as I walked on. I could feel beads of perspiration forming on my forehead. Then,
they began rolling down my face like streams. I was beginning to feel itchy all over as I loosened the
top button of my blouse.
27. Jeffrey’s frog began jumping in every direction. A frightened woman squalled. Children’s screamed.
People jumped up on the seats. Others run from the poor frightened frog.
28. One day, their mother became seriously ill and soon died. Their father became so lonely and
depressed over his wife’s death, that after a few months, he died as well. Now. The poor, young
children were all alone with no one to care for them.
29. All the horses were stamping in fear as giant flames leaped all around the stable, James flung
open the door and ran towards Beth. He tied the scarf from his neck around the horses eyes and
led him out to safety. Then, the fearless boy rushed back to Gina. It seemed to take forever before
the frightened horse finally trotted out. A moment later, the stable roof crashed down.
30. Teddy and Ana held each other’s hands tightly as they watched the sun set on the horizon. There
was a mild breeze blowing on their faces. It was the perfect time, Tony though to himself. Slowly,
he took the ring from his pocket and gazed into Ana’s eyes.

Scaffolding. The sentences below present contrasting tones of happiness and sadness. Shade A if it shows
HAPPINESS and B if it shows SADNESS. Shade the letter of your answer in the ZIPGRADE Form.

31. The bargaining and the laughter echoed through the streets.
32. The couple kept their heads bowed in shame.
33. We could hear her sobbing softly from inside the room.
34. A concert of sounds broke the stillness.
35. Joy erupted like a volcano.
36. People lost their animals to pest and plagues.
37. Even the winds sang lament.
38. It seemed even the heavens wept as rain poured heavily that day.
39. A spring gushed from under a rock.
40. The muted wailing of a lone violine was heard from the distance.

Please read and answer all the items carefully. Good luck!! FOURTH SUMMATIVE TEST (3RD Quarter)
 English 9
Quarter 3
Republic of the Philippines Week 7 and 8
Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO

Final Task. Choose from among the words the mood that is depicted in each paragraph. Shade the letter of
your answer in the ZIPGRADE Form.

41. It was evening. Ana was alone inside the house. Her mother and father were away to visit a sick
relative. Suddenly, the lights went out. She heard a knock on the door followed by footsteps. Ana’s
eyes widened and she did not know what to do.
A. Fearful
B. Sad
C. Excited
D. Sorrowful
E. Merry
42. Myla had a pet dog named Sugar. One day, Sugar got sick. Myla brought the dog to a lady
veterinarian who gave her pet some medication. But Sugar won’t eat. After a few days, Sugar died.
Tears flowed down Myla’s cheeks.
A. Fearful
B. Sad
C. Excited
D. Sorrowful
E. Merry
43. Children rushed to buy tickets for the basketball game. Their favorite basketball players will be
seen in actions, and they just can’t wait to get a glimpse of them. The children were all laughing
and talking at the same time. Everybody inside the gym cheered when the basketball players finally
entered.
A. Fearful
B. Sad
C. Excited
D. Sorrowful
E. Merry
44. 4. “Please don’t cry. Tell the kids that their daddy is fighting for them, for his wife, for his people
and for his country,” said the departing soldier.
A. Fearful
B. Sad
C. Excited
D. Sorrowful
E. Merry
45. The Reyes family was up already, and so were the rest of the people in the whole town. Bands have
been playing merrily since 6 o’clock in the morning; church bells have been ringing gaily, too. The
town fiesta has begun.
A. Fearful
B. Sad
C. Excited
D. Sorrowful
E. Merry
46. It was close to noon and the summer sun was like fire during on top of me. I covered my head with
my books as I walked on. I could feel beads of perspiration forming on my forehead. Then, they
began rolling down my face like streams. I was beginning to feel itchy all over as I loosened the top
button of my blouse.
A. Irritated
B. Hilarious
C. Tragic
D. Panicky
E. Romantic
47. Jeffrey’s frog began jumping in every direction. A frightened woman squalled. Children screamed.
People jumped up on the seats. Others run from the poor frightened frog.
Please read and answer all the items carefully. Good luck!! FOURTH SUMMATIVE TEST (3RD Quarter)
 English 9
Quarter 3
Republic of the Philippines Week 7 and 8
Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO

A. Irritated
B. Hilarious
C. Tragic
D. Panicky
E. Romantic
48. One day, their mother became seriously ill and soon died. Their father became so lonely and
depressed over his wife’s death, that after a few months, he died as well. Now. The poor, young
children were all alone with no one to care for them.
A. Irritated
B. Hilarious
C. Tragic
D. Panicky
E. Romantic
49. Teddy and Ana held each other’s hands tightly as they watched the sun set on the horizon. There
was a mild breeze blowing on their faces. It was the perfect time, Tony thought to himself. Slowly,
he took the ring from his pocket and gazed into Ana’s eyes.
A. Irritated
B. Hilarious
C. Tragic
D. Panicky
E. Romantic
50. All the horses were stamping in fear as giant flames leaped all around the stable, James flung open
the door and ran towards Beth. He tied the scarf from his neck around the horses eyes and led him
out to safety. Then, the fearless boy rushed back to Ging. It seemed to take forever before the
frightened horse finally trotted out. A moment later, the stable roof crashed down.
A. Irritated
B. Hilarious
C. Tragic
D. Panicky
E. Romantic

Please read and answer all the items carefully. Good luck!! FOURTH SUMMATIVE TEST (3RD Quarter)