English 7

Second Periodical Period

Name: _____________________________ Gr. & Sec.: _____________________

Date: ______________________________ Score: ________________________
I. READING AND LITERATURE
1. OPAC means this.
a. on-line private access card b. on-site private account card c. online-public access catalogue
2. The message inherent in a literary piece is known as
a. theme b. plot c. lesson
3. It is a figure of speech using as or like.
a. simile b. metaphor c. personification
4. It is a figure of speech with the sound of things, objects or animals.
a. onomatopoeia b. plot c. personification
5. The message inherent in a literary piece is known as
a. simile b. metaphor c. personification
6. These are events in a story presented by the writer in logical sequence.
a. plot b. conflict c. setting
7. It is the central idea of a story.
a. plot b. theme c. conflict
8. It is a literary element that involves a struggle between two opposing forces in the story.
a. conflict b. characters c. setting

II.GRAMMAR AWARENESS AND STRUCTURE

9. The following statements tell what paraphrasing is except;
a. adding and omitting unnecessary details
b. citing information from the original source
c. rewording the ideas into someone's own words
10. Which of the following is NOT true about the table of contents page?
a. The table of contents has meanings of words used in the titles.
b. The table of contents has the page number where each chapter begins.
c. The table of contents is arranged based on the order of how content will appear.
11. You would like to travel to Palawan, how can you find out the location of the place?
a. Atas
b. almanac
c. encyclopedia
12. What dominant sensory images are evident in the statement? The hot, July sun beat relentlessly down, casting
an orange glare over the farm buildings, the fields, the pond.
a. touch and sound b. sight and smell c. sight and touch
13. The wind whispered through the dark and gloomy forest. What human trait or quality is given.
a. whispered b. dark c. gloomy

14. In this sentence that has a metaphor, unlike objects which are being compared are____.
a. room and class b. class and circus c. teacher and room
15. In this sentence, the Italicized words make up a phrase. It is a verb phrase which contains the helping/auxiliary
verb. The student had just clean the classroom when the teacher knocked over the flower vase.
a. had b. just c. the
16. The following is an example of a__. The Librarian’s voice affected us like fingernails scraping across a
chalkboard.
a. Simile b. metaphor c. hyperbole
17. The underlined part of the sentence? At the end of recess the students ran into the room.
a. prepositional phrase b. noun phrase c. adjective phrase
18. Which of the following best describes a declarative sentence?
a. It gives command b. It express surprise c. It states an idea or a fact
19. Which statements about the interrogative sentence is not true.
a. It is a query b. It ends with a period c. It requires an answer
20. Which of the following is a YES or NO question?
a. Do you own a pet? b. Why is the sky is high? c. Who are your friends?
21. ____________ many books do you have?
a. What b. who c. How
22. You enjoy reading _____.
a. legends b. legend! c. legend?
23. Which does not belong to the group?
a. Do you own pets? b. Dog’s are man’s best friend c. many animals are endangered

II. READING AND COMPREHENSION

For 24-29, Read the text provided and answer the following question.
 Early American Period in the Philippines
Public schools were established in the Phil. Weeks after the Americans defeated the Spanish power in Manila by the United States
military government. This was done with the purpose of introducing of democracy, and to train the Filipino people to use the English
language as medium communication. The introduction of the English language helped the production of modern literature.
Early writings of Filipino authors were closely similar with the writings of famous Americans writers emphasizing from instead of
substance.
Imitative writings were common during this period although a few stood out yet a new era had been made in the flowing of Phil.
Literature in English.

24. In the phrase, “imitating writings were common during these period …” the underline word means
a. written b. Lifted c. copied
25. According to the text, the introduction of this language helped in the production of modern literature
a. Filipino b. English c. Spanish
26. The text also says that early writings of Filipino authors were closely similar with the writings of famous American writers which
emphasizes on this.
a. content instead of style b. style instead if content c. form instead of substance
27. Based on the text, this is the highlight of period of Phil. Literature in English.
a. Original writings b. Modern Writings c. Imitative Writings
28. This is the figure of speech used in the sentence “Early writings of Filipino Authors were like photocopies of the writings of famous
American Writers”
a. Simile b. metaphor c. Personification
29. “In the Philippines” is under this kind of phrase.
a. Verb phrase b. Noun phrase c. Adjective phrase
IV. READING AND COMPREHENSION, GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
For Number 30-35, Arrange the following events based on their chronological order. Write the number 1-6 to indicate the order.
Read the story carefully then answer the test items below:
Flor and Liza chatted and sang cheerfully as they walked in the park. Suddenly a big scary dog appeared. Liza quickly climbed a tree.
Flow wanted to help but her friend had already left her. She was very scared because the dog seemed to be a rabid one and could easily bite
and infect her. She thought hard and when the dog came to her, she lay very still on the ground and controlled her breath. The dog came
close to her smelt her body all over but the rapid dog just walked away thinking that the lady was dead. Liza came down from the tree when
she knew the dog was gone. She asked Flor scornfully, “what did the dog tell you?” then Flor thought for a while. “The dog told me never
trust a friend who escapes and leaves you alone when you need her most,” she answered. Then Liza realized her mistake and felt sorry for
her friend.

30. ____ Flor and Liza went to the park.

31. ____ Flor lay on the ground and controlled her breath.
32. ____ Liza climbed a tree and left her friend.
33. ____ The dog left thinking that the lady was dead.
34. ____ A scary dog appeared and scared the two friends.
35. ____ Liza left apologetic with what she did with her friend.
For numbers 36-41, Identify whether the phrase is an ADJECTIVE or ADVERB.
36. Liza felt sorry for her friend _______________.
37. Liza lay on the ground _______________.
38. Flor and Liza went to the park _______________.
39. Liza came down from the tree _______________.
40. The execution of every movement seemed unrehearsed _______________.
41. They received the comments from the audience _______________.
42. Which transitional marker is used in the selection to denote time?
a. suddenly b. but c. now
43. What figure of speech is used in the statement. “The dog told Liza not to trust a friend who leaves you when you need her most.”
a. irony b. Personification c. Simile
44. What is the conflict story?
a. Flor lay on the ground and play dead
b. Liza climbed up the tree and save herself
c. A big scary dog appeared making an attempt to bite the girls
45. What lesson does the selection teach you?
a. Be alert all the times
b. Help a friend who is in need
c. Be courageous to face the problem
46. What figure of speech is present in the situation: Liza who is a pet lover and owns a different breed of dogs is afraid to see or touch a
stray dog?
a. Irony b. Personification c. Hyperbole
For numbers 47-50, Tell whether the statement is FIGURATIVE or LITERAL.
47. The received the loudest and longest applause from the audience ____________
48. They hope to bring home the bacon ____________
49. The group was declared as the champion ____________
50. The performance was a complete disaster ____________

Prepared by:
M.D. Santos