Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
MIMAROPA REGION
Schools Division of Oriental Mindoro
MARCELO I. CABRERA VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Aquilino, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
1st SUMMATIVE TEST
ENGLISH 9
QUARTER 3
NAME: __________________________ GRADE & SECTION: ___________________ DATE: _________________
I. HAPPY or UNHAPPY
Directions: Draw a happy face  if the statement tells NO bias and prejudice and sad face  if
the statement tells bias and prejudice.
_________1. Women are most qualified employees than men.
_________2. Our beliefs and practices are superior to any other form of religion.
_________3. A politician has positive outlook towards his nation.
_________4. All politicians are corrupt.
_________5. A newspaper has a factual information.
_________6. Front liners are serving people amidst pandemic.
_________7. President Duterte never tired of protecting the country despite of criticisms.
_________8. Saying that businessmen are richer than farmers.
_________9. People with dirty clothes are poor.
_________10. Men with ugly face are bad.
II. BIAS or PREJUDICE
Directions: Identify the following statement whether it is showing bias or prejudice. Write B for bias
and P for prejudice before each number.
_____1. The reason why his attitude is indifferent is because he came from a poor family.
_____2. It is really difficult to be with Peter because he is affiliated in that religion.
_____3. I always wanted to be with Gemma because she is good and talented.
_____4. Living in the province is hard .
_____5. President Duterte came from the province of Davao that is why he became a good
president.
_____6. Boys are more intelligent than girls.
_____7. The company hires only women because they are more competent than men.
_____8. The people voted for a certain candidate because of his affiliation to a superstar.
_____9. Black Americans are slaves in their country.
_____10. Indigent people will only cause trouble in the city.

III. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Read the following statements below and choose the best letter that corresponds
to your answer.

1. Which of the following is a definition of prejudice?

A. It is our reaction to events and experiences in our environment that shape our actions.
B. It is our reaction to events that create emotional responses.
C. It is a perspective present at birth.
D. It is a learned attitude that shapes the way we think and act toward other people and
social groups.
 2. The following are well-known types of prejudice EXCEPT:
A. Racism B. Ageism C. Classism D. Criticism

3. Prejudice often casts an unfavourable light on someone because:

A. a person is a member of a family
B. a person is a member of some ethnic group
C. a person is a member of a religion
D. none of the above

4. Which of the following is an example of prejudice?

A. Only girls should play with dolls.
B. I would not hire any person under the age of 30 for this position.
C. I like Portuguese food.
D. I don’t like old folks.

5. Which of the following is a definition of bias?

A. It is an inclination toward (or away from) one way of thinking.
B. It is an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling especially when formed without
enough thought or knowledge.
C. It is our reaction to events that create emotional responses.
D. It is a learned attitude that shapes the way we think and act toward other people and
social groups.
6. A person is biased, if
A. he supports someone in an unfair way.
B. he opposes someone in an unfair way.
C. he supports and opposes someone in an unfair way.
D. he supports and opposes someone in a fair way.
7. Which of the following is an example of bias?
A. I took one look at him and knew that we’d never be friends.
B. Cathy doesn’t like Liam because he has blonde hair.
C. The woman at the reception desk wouldn’t let me into the restaurant because she says
my clothing was inappropriate.
D. The reason why her clothing is elegant because she came from a rich family.
8. The following are the several ways to detect an author’s possible bias and prejudice, EXCEPT:
A. The author uses inflammatory language: in the most extreme cases, racial epithets,
slurs, etc.;
B. The author consistently makes claims whose larger purpose is to elevate (or demean)
one social, ethnic, national, religious, or gender group as compared to
another, or all others;
C. The author consciously presents evidence that serves to tell only one side of an event
or issue, purposefully withholding or ignoring information that may shed the
opposing view in a more positive light;
D. The author creates justifiable and honest evidences in order to present his or her case
in a more positive light.
9. What do people need to remember to uncover their own biases?
A. Talk more about your best friend’s secrets.
B. Educate others and teach them lessons.
C. Practice mindfulness. Pay attention to the thoughts and associations you have about
people with different characteristics and identities.
D. Practice mindfulness. Pay attention on others’ achievements.
10. Which of the following is NOT an overriding theme about bias and prejudice?
A. fairness
B. equality
C. kindness
D. individual wealth

Prepared by:

MARY WENNIE L. ANASTACIO

JHST – III