Republic of the Philippines

Region VII, Central Visayas

Division of Cebu Province
SAMBOAN DISTRICT

ENGLISH 9
Q1-Q4

Directions: Carefully read and analyze the following questions.

Write your answers in a separate answer sheet. Please avoid erasures.
Test I-A. Directions: Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate verb
form inside the parenthesis.
1. If I had known her name, I (will tell, would tell, would have told) you.
2. If you (ask, asked, had asked) me, I would’ve told you.
3. If you hadn’t helped me, I (will be, would be, would have been) in real trouble.
4. He would’ve dies if they (didn’t take, don’t take, hadn’t taken) him to the hospital.
5. Jane (will come, would come, would have come) if you had invited her.
Test I-B. Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms to make good third
conditional statements.
6) If she (study) she __ (pass) the exam.
7) If we _(arrive) earlier, we (see) John.
8) If they _(go) to bed early, they (not/wake) up late.
9) If he become) a musician, he __________ (record) a CD.
10) If she ______________ (go) to art school, she _________ (become) a painter.
Test II. A. Evaluate each argument by choosing the most appropriate word to assess the

claim.
1. Many cities and municipalities have designated bike lanes on the
. roads. This move gives equal access to various types of motorists. At least,
bike riders will be protected and given priority.

The argument is .
a. illogical b. reasonable c. unjustified d. weak

2.
Banning plastic bags will greatly reduce the problem of wastes
polluting the natural waters. It is reported that a million tons of plastic wastes
each year went to the Philippine waters. This is a huge number so we must
act as soon as possible and banning the use of plastic bags will gradually
ease the situation.

The argument is .
a. baseless b. biased c. unverified d. valid

3.
The COVID pandemic has damaged the economy. It has also
threatened the safety of children in their own homes. Many children do not
feel safe anymore because of the threats and abuse they have received from
family members. This is very alarming.
 The argument is .
a. factual b. overgeneralized c. reliable d. unsupported

4.
Internet connection in the Philippines is a big concern. Because of
social distancing protocols, people are currently forced to study, work, and
do business at home. Thus, the need for strong internet connectivity is now
a priority, and a basic need. Clients are calling internet providers for

The argument is .
a. impartial b. logical c. one-sided d. unproven
5. The continually increasing strength of weather disturbances and other
natural disasters is an upsetting condition for all. Consequently, there is a
need to plan and implement long-term solutions that could safeguard people
from harm and protect lives. The public and private sectors needed in the
framework should collaborate to come up with tangible measures.

The argument is .
a. agreeable b. applicable c. supported d. unrealistic

Test II. B. Match the social issues in Column A and the solutions in Column B.
Write the letter of your answer on the blank space provided before each number.

1. Poverty Educating parents

Granting of house units
2. Overpopulation
Intensifying surveillance
3. Illegal Squatting
Providing livelihood
4. Violence and crimes Hiring Barrio doctors

5. Lack of Health Care Services

Test III – A. Directions: Choose the correct verb in each of the following number.

1. If his nose were smaller, he (would be, was) very handsome.

2. I would come if I (would had, had) a car.
3. If she (knows, knew) she would tell them.
4. If his parents didn’t give him money, he (wouldn’t go out, didn’t go out) so much,
5. I (will not do, would not do) that if I were you.

Test III- B. Directions: Give the correct form of the verbs in parentheses to complete
the sentences.

1. If he _ (be) younger, he _ (travel) more.

2. If we _ (not be) friends, I _ (be) angry with you.
3. If I _ (have) enough money, I _ (buy) a new house.
 4. If she (not be) always so late, she (be) promoted.
5. If you (have) a better job, we _ (be) able to buy a new car.

Test IV. A. Directions: From the pool of words, choose the most appropriate character to
describe what the sentence suggests.

a. cooperation b. humility c. sportsmanship d. honesty e. faithful

_____1. Speak with truth and for truth even if others will hate or mock you for it.

_____2. Accept defeat through a handshake with the opponent.

_____ 3. Learn to forgive and to apologize for the wrongs done even if these are not your fault.
______4. Help in achieving a desirable group output in school so everyone in the team will receive
good grades.
5. Pray hard and believe that all things are possible with God.

Directions: B. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word to complete the paragraph.

In November 2013, typhoon Yolanda badly hit the northernmost part of Cebu.
Though the typhoon’s eye went straight to Tacloban City, several towns in the northern
Cebu province were still really devastated. Agriculture and livelihood fell. But,
Cebuanos proved their 1 (resilience, hard work) despite the
havoc brought about by the storm. Nations poured in help, giving us a clearer picture
of how peoples’ 2 (generosity, bravery) shed hope to the weary. Various
organizations and groups convoyed towards north of Cebu on board in private vehicles
and trucks that carried sacks of rice, canned goods and used clothes. It was such a
delight to see how 3 (cooperation, hospitality) lifted every victim’s heart from the
wrath during those times.

Of course, getting up from the rubble was not easy. Yolanda was a super
typhoon and battling with nature’s strong force would mean exhausting your all. It was
a test of 4 _ (patience, kindness) on how far Filipinos would cling on to their
5 (mercy, faith). Sudden reunions were realized but in
grief and mourning. Things might have been painful, but the victims remained
_6_ _ (honest, steadfast) in their prayers. They believed that God’s
7 _ (obedience, mercy) and _ 8 _ (kindness, hope) were greater than
the storm’s rage.

Truly, Filipinos are sometimes divided by principles and beliefs but when
calamities strike, nothing encompasses love. Perhaps, it is nature in us 9
(glorifying, empathizing) with fellows who are deeply in sorrow. No regrets that we are
Filipinos, and we are the _10 (lowly, proud) descendants from the Malayan
race.