FIRST PERIODIC TEST IN GRADE 7 ENGLISH

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Choose the correct answer from the given choices.

What is the correct intonation in asking this question? “You lost it.?”

falling intonation

rising intonation

rising-falling intonation

The statement “What is your job?” uses what kind of intonation?

falling intonation

rising intonation

rising-falling intonation

Which of the following is not true?

Intonation pattern is important in conversation.

Intonation pattern changes the meaning of the message.

Correct pronunciation is enough to understand the meaning of the message.

Which is not the reason why speakers do pauses?

The speakers use a pause to emphasize that the information coming next is important,

The speakers give the audience time to process what you have just said.

The speakers distract the audience from the message.

When a woman stand up with her hand resting on a table and look at you in a certain way. It conveys
__________________.

an act of deception.

an assumption of guilt.

An expression of character.

A hand placed under the chin, means ____________________.

mesmerized.
might have an itch.

implied resistance.

a decision is being made.

Instead of saying “Hi” or “Bye”, you might just ___________.

roll your eyes

rub your stomach

shrug your shoulder

wave your hand at someone

When saying ‘Yes’ to emphasize that you agree with the other person, you may __________.

give sad expression

look straight into the eyes

nod your head vigorously

shrug your shoulders

Choose the right stress of the following underlined words in each sentence.

The project runway of the TLE students was successful.

PROject

project

PROJECT

The teachers together with their grade 7 students conduct an earthquake drill.

CONduct

conduct

CONDUCT

The Malayan race has fair complexion.

COMplexion

comPLExion

COMPLEXION

Vocabulary
What is the synonym of the underlined word in this sentence? Bryan was modest about his grades, even
though it was the highest in the whole grade level.

humble

insincere

not boastful

unhappy

What is the opposite meaning of the underlined word in this sentence?Damiana L. Eugenio compiled
and edited what they may very well be considered as the most comprehensive collection of proverbs in
our country.

complex

lengthy

limited

vast

In the story “The Origin of This World (Maranao)”, which word below is associated with the word
‘heaven’?

A. angels

B. dwarf

C. garoda

D. tree of life

15. What number is significantly associated with “The Origin of This World (Maranao)”?

five

six

seven

eight

16. Which word below is regarded as colloquial language?

buddy

chum

friend

sidekick

17. Which word is considered as familiar language?

buy

grabs

sells

purchase

18. Which sentence below used colloquial language in informal conversation?

My friend and I got hold of expensive item.

My old chum treated me well.

My buddy and my sis pig out my sumptuous dinner.

My friend bought an old expensive car.

Infer the meaning of the idioms. Choose the best that will suit the meaning of each sentence.

19. The police are at their wits’ end about the series of kidnapping.

do not know what to do

relieved of their duties

finding solutions

seriously scolded

20. Michelle’s house was included in the fire. We passed the hat around to help her.

gave a hat

gave some financial help

looked for another house

made a hat for her

21. The project failed miserably. The members did not admit their faults. They are passing the buck
to the leader.

accusing

blaming

ousting

praising

22. Apple lost her diamond ring. She searched every corner of her room but she could not find it. It
was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

finding things easily

forgetting things often

misplacing things always

having hard time looking for something

Reading Comprehension: Use the following medicine label to answer the questions.

Children’s Aspirin (Liquid Form)

For fast, safe relief of fever and the aches and pains

of colds and flu, earaches, headaches, and other

childhood illnesses.

Dosage Information:

Under 24 lbs. Consult Physician

24-35 lbs. 1 tsp.

35-47 lbs. 1 ½ tsps.

48-59 lbs. 2 tsps.

60-71 lbs. 2-2 ½ tsps.

72-95 lbs. 3 tsps.

Repeat every 4 hours as needed,

not more than 5 times in a 24 – hour period

Warnings: Do not take this medicine for more than 5 days.

If symptoms continue or new ones begin, consult

physician. Keep this and all medicines out of reach

of children.

23. What is the correct meaning of dosage?

The name of the medicine.

The person who takes the medicine.

The amount of medicine to give at a time.

What the medicine contains.

24. How much medicine should be given to a child who weighs 90 lbs?

3 tsps every four hours.

2 ½ tsps. twice a day.

2 tsps every after meal

1 tsp once a day

25. What would you do if the patient weighs only 20 lbs.?

Consult the physician

Bring the patient to the hospital.

Give the smallest amount of medicine.

Give the biggest amount of medicine.

Correct Usage: Agreement of Subject and Verb

A. Which of the following statements observe correct subject and verb agreement?

26. A. Each man and woman is controlled by a powerful being in many myths.

B. The gods nor the goddess play favorite among the humans.

C. Every myth and legend have unique features.

D. All myths is regarded as stories from oral tradition.

27. A. Ritual and magic is a common elements in myth.

B. Every deity has a magical power.

C. Neither a myth nor a legend explain the full nature of creation.

D. The name Maranao mean “People of the Lake” or ‘Lake Dwellers”.

B. Choose the correct verb that will agree to its subject and complete the sentence.
28. Everything ______ its own place in heaven or earth.

is

are

has

have

29. I am ____________ to win your heart.

desperate

desperate

desperate

desperation

C. Consistency of verb

The wide island of Panay was originally (30) __________ by Negritos or locally called Ati tribe. Their
disappearance is due to an innocent agreement they (31) __________ with the sultan of
Borneo back in 1250 to give up their land in exchange of a hat and gol necklace. Early in the 13th
century, Marikudo, a native chieftain, (32) __________ the coastal shores and lowlands to 10 Bornean
Datus who (33) __________ from the repression of Sri Vishayan Empire. One of them named Paiburong
(34) __________ the area Irong-Irong, which is now called Iloilo City, meaning nose-like, as its wide river
mouth in the narrow Guimaras Strait appears like a snout.

30. A. inhabit

B. inhabits

C. inhabited

D. inhabiting

31. A. made

B. make

C. makes

D. making

32. A. sell
 B. sells

C. selling

D. sold

33. A. escape

B. escaped

C. escapes

D. escaping

34. A. receive

B. receives

C. received

D. receiving

C. Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Choose the correct pronoun that agrees with the antecedent in the following sentences.

35. The island offers great choices of unspoiled beaches; while ______ unspoiled underground
caverns can be best explored by foot.

his

its

their

them

36. The woman removed ______ comb and necklace and hung them on the low sky. But whenever
_____ pounded, she would hit the sky.

his – he

its – it

her – she
his – him

37. Kabunian and Bugan enjoyed the canyao in __________ magnificent house.

her

his

they

their

38. A number of waterways can also be found in Samal, though none of ______ is navigable.

it

its

their

them

D. Choose the most appropriate conjunction that will complete the compound sentence.

39. Heroes are born every day _____ you may be one of them.

or

so

and

for

40. The poor farmer works long and hard in the fields ____ only a few appreciate their efforts.

and

for

nor

yet

41. Many stories about Philippine heroes can be found in books _____ not too many are reading
them.

and

but

for

yet
Study this card from a card catalog. Answer the questions that follow.

796.34 Schickel, Richard T.

S331

The World of Tennis. Richard T. Schickel

New York: Random House, 1987

257 p.: ill.; 26 cm.

A history of the game of tennis;

famous players and tournaments

42. What is the title of this book?

Random House

The Game of Tennis

The World of Tennis

Famous Players and Tournament.

43. Random House is the name of the book’s _____________.

main character

illustrator

publisher

author

44. Which number will help you find this book in the library?
257

1987

796.34

26 cm

Writing and Composition: Choose one from the following list of topics below. Write a 5-7 sentence
paragraph on any of the topics given below.(Nos. 45-50)

My Family’s Genesis

My Hero

Note. Use rubrics in evaluating the students’ output.

“You fail only when you give up”.