Pre-Assessment Test for 1st Quarter

Choose the letter or the world which you think best answers the question.
1. What does the word progress mean if it is stressed on the second syllable?
a. To improve c. Betterment
b. Forward movement
2. If the word discount is stressed on the first syllable, what does it mean?
a. deduct c. reduction
b. disregard
3. What intonation is used in the sentence "Are you an African?"
a. Rising intonation c. Circumflex
b. Falling intonation
4. What intonation is used in the sentence "What is an educated Filipino?"
a. Rising intonation c. Rising falling
b. Falling intonation

(5-9) What are the adjectives used in the following sentences? Underline them.

5. The students are thankful for their teacher's guidance.

6. It is natural for boys and girls to quarrel.
7. The lawyer gave me a six-page document.
8. Chinese silk is fine and attractive.
9. Asian boys and girls are generally obedient and respectful.

(10-12) Which of the following conjunctions will best complete each sentence below?

and but for however in addition

10. Mathematics is interesting _________ many hate it.

11. We need mathematics __________ it helps us improve our life.
12. Our teacher teaches very well, __________ he has a good sense of humour.

(13 - 17) Can you identify the sentences below? Choose the letter of your
answer.

a. Simple
b. Compound
c. Complex

13. I am proud of the Filipino culture.

14. I saw African children when I went to Boracay.
15. She came to my house yesterday but I did not talk to her.
16. Chinese and Japanese parents are protective of their children.
17. Tina's father works in Africa, her mother works in Canada.
18. Which is one of the requirements of haikus?
a. It must suggest subjective description.
b. It must be purely about appreciation of science.
c. It must depict external beauties of nature.
19. What values are common among Filipino, Chinese and Japanese?
a. Family-oriented, Religious, hardworking
b. Family-oriented, Superstitious, Hardworking
c. Goal-oriented, Hardworking, nature enthusiast
20. How do you describe the women in India?
a. Materialistic
b. Powerful
c. Faithful and Submissive