ENGLISH 7

PHILIPPINE LITERATURE

1. Proverbs, Myths, and Legends:

• Proverbs are short, wise sayings that convey life lessons.
• Myths are traditional stories that explain the beliefs and customs of a culture.
• Legends are narratives about extraordinary individuals or events often with a historical or
supernatural aspect.
2. Reading Styles:
• Scanning: Quickly searching for specific information in a text.
• Skimming: Reading quickly to get a general idea of the text's content.
• Speed Reading: Reading at an accelerated pace while maintaining comprehension.
• Intensive Reading: Reading carefully to fully understand and analyze the text.
3. Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences:
• Phrases: Groups of words that don't have a subject and verb but function as a single unit.
• Clauses: Groups of words with a subject and verb that can stand alone (independent) or not
(dependent).
• Sentences: Complete thoughts with a subject and verb that express a complete idea.
4. Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement: Ensure pronouns match their antecedents in gender, number, and
person.
5. Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensure that the subject and verb in a sentence agree in terms of number and
person.
6. Prosodic Features of Speech:
• Prosody involves elements like pitch, rhythm, and stress in spoken language.
• Prosodic features affect the meaning and tone of speech in reading and speaking activities.
7. Parts of a Paragraph:
• Introduction: The opening sentences that introduce the main topic.
• Body: The middle portion that presents supporting details and information.
• Conclusion: The closing sentences that summarize or conclude the paragraph.
8. Answering Essay Questions:
• Analyze the essay question carefully to understand what is being asked.
• Organize your thoughts before writing, creating a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and
conclusion.
• Provide evidence and examples to support your points.
• Ensure proper grammar, punctuation, and coherence in your essay.
Practice Quiz:

PHILIPPINE LITERATURE QUIZ

1. What are proverbs?

• A. Short stories
• B. Wise sayings that convey life lessons
• C. Poems
• D. Folk songs
2. What do myths explain?
• A. Scientific discoveries
• B. Beliefs and customs of a culture
• C. Modern technology
• D. Political events
3. What are legends often about?
• A. Everyday life
• B. Ordinary individuals
• C. Extraordinary individuals or events
• D. Modern inventions
4. What is scanning in reading?
• A. Reading quickly for comprehension
• B. Reading with great care
• C. Reading to get a general idea
• D. Reading to analyze the text
5. What is skimming in reading?
• A. Reading quickly for comprehension
• B. Reading with great care
• C. Reading to get a general idea
• D. Reading to analyze the text
6. What is speed reading?
• A. Reading quickly for comprehension
• B. Reading with great care
• C. Reading to get a general idea
• D. Reading to analyze the text
7. What is intensive reading?
• A. Reading quickly for comprehension
• B. Reading with great care
• C. Reading to get a general idea
• D. Reading to analyze the text
8. What are phrases?
• A. Groups of words with a subject and verb
• B. Complete thoughts
• C. Groups of words that function as a single unit
• D. Proverbs
9. What are clauses?
 • A. Groups of words with a subject and verb
• B. Complete thoughts
• C. Groups of words that function as a single unit
• D. Proverbs
10. What are sentences?
• A. Groups of words with a subject and verb
• B. Complete thoughts
• C. Groups of words that function as a single unit
• D. Proverbs
11. What does Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement ensure?
• A. Proper pronunciation
• B. Proper spelling
• C. Pronouns match their antecedents in gender, number, and person
• D. Correct punctuation
12. What does Subject-Verb Agreement ensure?
• A. Proper pronunciation
• B. Proper spelling
• C. The subject and verb agree in terms of number and person
• D. Correct punctuation
13. What do prosodic features of speech involve?
• A. Elements like pitch, rhythm, and stress in spoken language
• B. Elements like capitalization and punctuation
• C. Elements like font size and color
• D. Elements like paragraph structure
14. What do the introduction sentences in a paragraph do?
• A. Conclude the paragraph
• B. Present supporting details
• C. Summarize the main topic
• D. Introduce the main topic
15. What is the purpose of the body of a paragraph?
• A. Conclude the paragraph
• B. Present supporting details
• C. Summarize the main topic
• D. Introduce the main topic
16. What is the purpose of the conclusion sentences in a paragraph?
• A. Conclude the paragraph
• B. Present supporting details
• C. Summarize the main topic
• D. Introduce the main topic
17. What should you do to answer an essay question effectively?
• A. Write without analyzing the question
• B. Organize your thoughts and create a clear structure
• C. Use complex vocabulary to impress the reader
• D. Write as much as possible, regardless of relevance
18. What should you analyze before writing an essay?
• A. The paper's length
 • B. The color of the paper
• C. The essay question to understand what is being asked
• D. The typeface used in the essay
19. What should you provide in an essay to support your points?
• A. Emotions and personal anecdotes
• B. Proper grammar and punctuation
• C. Evidence and examples
• D. Only the introduction and conclusion
20. What does proper Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement ensure?
• A. The use of long and complicated sentences
• B. Clear and effective communication
• C. A large vocabulary
• D. Creative writing
21. What is the main purpose of legends?
• A. To entertain readers
• B. To convey life lessons
• C. To explain the beliefs and customs of a culture
• D. To describe everyday events
22. Which reading style is suitable when you want a quick overview of a text?
• A. Scanning
• B. Skimming
• C. Speed Reading
• D. Intensive Reading
23. What is the central idea behind proverbs?
• A. To narrate stories
• B. To provide historical accounts
• C. To convey life lessons in a concise manner
• D. To entertain readers with humor
24. Which part of a paragraph introduces the main topic?
• A. Introduction
• B. Body
• C. Conclusion
25. What does Subject-Verb Agreement primarily focus on?
• A. Proper sentence structure
• B. Consistency in using pronouns
• C. Ensuring the subject and verb match in number and person
• D. Correct punctuation usage
26. What is the primary function of the body of a paragraph?
• A. To introduce the main topic
• B. To conclude the paragraph
• C. To present supporting details and information
27. What does intensive reading involve?
• A. Reading quickly to get a general idea
• B. Reading with great care to fully understand and analyze the text
• C. Reading at an accelerated pace
• D. Reading to find specific information
 28. Which of the following is NOT a type of reading style mentioned?
• A. Skimming
• B. Speed Reading
• C. Comprehensive Reading
• D. Scanning
29. What do myths primarily aim to do?
• A. Narrate historical events
• B. Convey life lessons
• C. Explain the beliefs and customs of a culture
• D. Describe everyday activities
30. What should you ensure while answering an essay question to maintain coherence?
• A. Use long and complex sentences
• B. Include irrelevant details
• C. Organize your thoughts logically
• D. Avoid using evidence and examples

Answer Key:

1. B
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. B
11. C
12. C
13. A
14. D
15. B
16. A
17. B
18. C
19. C
20. B
21. C
22. B
23. C
24. A
25. C
26. C
27. B
 28. C
29. C
30. C

Possible process question: Discuss the importance of effective communication in literature and language. Explain
how understanding concepts such as Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement, Subject-Verb Agreement, and the use of
prosodic features of speech contribute to clear and meaningful communication. Provide examples from literature or
real-life situations to support your arguments.

Possible answer: Good communication in language and stories is super important. It helps share ideas and keep
readers interested. Things like using the right pronouns (like he or she), making sure the words fit together
(subject-verb agreement), and speaking with the right tone (like how your voice goes up and down) are all really
important. For instance, in a story, if we say something like "he" when we should say "she," it can make people
confused. And in real life, talking clearly helps prevent mix-ups and makes relationships better. So, these ideas help
us talk and write better.