Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 9

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DIRECTION: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose from among the choices the letter of the correct answer. Circle only the
letter.
1. The poem “The Seven Ages of Man” is an excerpt from one of William Shakespeare’s play entitled_______
a. As you like it b. Macbeth c. Romeo and Juliet d, The Taming of the Shrew
2. According to the poem” Seven Ages of Man” the second stage of man’s life is the_______.
a. lover b. old man c. soldier d. school boy
3. It is the characteristic of man’s life in the third stage of life.
a. He carries a satchel b. He takes strange oath c. He writes ballads d. He wears pantaloon
4. Which stage in man’s life follows the lover?
a. Infant b. school boy c. soldier d. old man
5. The infant is described as “Mewling and Puking” What does this mean?
a. crying and spitting up b. laughing and smiling c. fussy and unhappy d. sleeping and contented
6. What age does this quote fall under? “With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut”
a. 3rd b. 4th c. 5 th d. 6 th
7. How was the 7th age of life in the “Seven Ages of Man” introduce?
a. Last scene of all b. “mere oblivion” c. sans everything d. That ends the strange thing
8. Which line best describes the 7th age of man?
a. mewling and puking b. unwilling to school c. jealous in honor d. sans teeth, sans eyes
9. Beowulf was composed by what ancient culture?
a. Anglo- Saxon b. Celtic c. Germanic d. Roman
10. Beowulf was saved by his mail-shirt when he fought with Grendel. The underlined word means_______
a. Armor b. amulet c. church d. sword
11. Grendel visited the golden shining hall every night for almost 12 years. The underlined words refer to ______
a. Camelot b. church c. Heorot d. palace
12. Which kenning does not refer to Grendel?
a. Dragon- slayer b. guardian of crime c. shepherd of evil d. sin- stained demon
13. Which of the following is not a theme of Beowulf?
a. bravery b. honor c. loyalty d. tardiness
14. Why aren’t Beowulf’s men helpful in the fight against Grendel?
a. They are too scared c. Their weapon cannot hurt Grendel
b. Beowulf made them swear to stay out of it d. They sleep through the whole battle
15. This is the process of extracting meaning from what one has read as one of the ultimate goals of reading.
a. comprehension b. connection c. digesting d. restructuring
16. This is the most exciting part of the story where we learn the outcome.
a. character b. climax c. plot d. resolution
17. A series of related events that make up the story.
a. character b. climax c. plot d. theme
18. The person who originated or gave existence to anything is called________.
a. author b. mood c. tone d. technique
19. This refers to what the reader feels while reading a scene or story.
a. author b. mood c. tone d. technique
20. It is the attitude of the narrator or viewpoint character toward story, events and other character.
a. author b. mood c. tone d. technique
21. The purpose in writing used to enlighten the reader or provide the reader with information about a topic.
a. to entertain b. to inform c. to persuade d. to transform
22. One of the three main purposes of writing which is used to amuse the reader is ______
a. to entertain b. to inform c. to persuade d. to transform
23. A style in writing which is used to convince the audience of a position of belief.
a. descriptive style b. expository style c. narrative style d. persuasive style
24. This type of writing is used to depict imagery to create a clear picture in the mind of the reader.
a. descriptive style b. expository style c. narrative style d. persuasive style
25. A style in writing that allows the writer to tell a story.
a. descriptive style b. expository style c. narrative style d. persuasive style
26. Piter, Pipper pick a pack of pickled pepper is what figure of speech?
a. alliteration b. assonance c. anaphora d. consonance
27. It is a figure of speech which means the repetition of consonant sounds within and at the end of the words.
a. alliteration b. assonance c. consonance d. simile
28. Doubting, drearing dreams no mortal enter dared to dream before is an example of what figure of speech?
a. alliteration b. assonance c. consonance d. metaphor
29. It is one of the most commonly used figures of speech.
a. Assonance b. metaphor c. personification d. simile
30. The warm doughnut tasted sweet with hints of vanilla and strawberry. What figure of speech is it?
a. hyperbole b. imagery c. metaphor d. simile
31. He was Arthur’s illegitimate son?
a. Guinivere b. Lancelot c. Mordred d. Gawain
32. While Arthur pulled a sword from the stone to attain his first sword, who gave Arthur his second sword Excalibur?
a. Mordred b. Merlin c. Uthan d. The Lady of the Lake
33. He was the legendary British leader, he has ruled Camelot and has won the heart of Guinevere.
 a. King Arthur b. King Louis c. King John d. King Ronald
34. When Guinevere affair is found out what happened next?
a. Mordred kills her on the spot c. Lancelot saved her from being burned at the stake
b. She runs away to an alley to live as a nun d. Arthur is relived as he never loved her
35. How can we solve the problem of infidelity?
a. Be Honest b. Be Faithful c. Be Sincere d. All of the above.
36. How would you describe Arthur as a King?
a. forgiving b. loving c. quarrelsome d. selfish

Fill in the blank with the correct modal. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
37. In California, you ______ have a driver’s license to drive a car.
a. doesn’t have to b. Don’t have to c. must d. must not
38. While you are driving, you __________ listen to the radio. It’s not necessary.
a. Doesn’t b. don’t have to c. must d. must not
39. If you plan to take a long trip, you ______get a full tank of gas or you might run out of gas.
a. doesn’t have to b. don’t have to c. must not d. should
40. It is a rule and you_____ obey it strictly.
a. could b. must c. need to d. should
41. Which of the following situation calls for casual communicative style?
a. leading a prayer b. delivering an oratorical speech c. conducting an interview d. talking with friends
42. Which communicative style is used in this statement?” Wanna gonna do, lemme go”
a. casual b. frozen c. intimate d. consultative
43. It is the act of sharing information from one person to another person or group of people.
a. collaboration b. commitment c. communication d. convincing
44. One can notice that the language used in this style is often incomplete sentence, short words, and even unclear in terms of
articulation because people who are used to each other have close relationship like between and among families and close
friends
a. casual style b. consultative style c. frozen style d. intimate style
45. Which of the following statement is NOT true about communicative styles?
a. Communicative styles can only be used in one situation.
b. Communicative styles dictate the manner of one’s way of talking.
c. Communicative styles are used depending on the situation of the speaker.
d. Communicative styles are important tools to develop effective communication.
46. This is one of the characteristics of intimate communicative style.
a. Communication is done in private setting c. Communication is done with friends in an informal way
b. Participants use complete sentences. d. Communication is in an open air.
47. This refers to the manner of communication one is using in a certain situation.
a. a. communication b. communicative style c. jargon d. casual
48. Terms of endearment like honey, babe, sweetie are examples of what communicative styles?
a. casual style b. conversational style c. frozen style d. intimate style
49. By learning and recognizing the different communicative styles, one can improve his_______
a. communication skills b. self- confidence c. self- esteem d. social aspect
50. Formulate a meaningful sentence by using correct punctuation marks and capitalization. Use the quotation inside the box Choose
from the option below the letter of the correct answer

A page a Day keepsignorance Away

a. A Page a day keeps Ignorance Away.

b. APAGE a day Keeps Ignorance away.
c. A page a day keeps ignorance away.
d. A PAGE A Day Keeps Ignorance Away.

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