GRADE

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION V-BICOL

SY 2022-2023
REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST IN ENGLISH 7

Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the best answer among the choices given. Write
your answer on the answer sheet provided.
1. It is a comparison between two things on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of
explanation or clarification.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Comparison
D. Analogy

2. It is an entertainment production of a fictional nature including dramatizations of real events

and it is made to entertain the audience.
A. News Program
B. Music and Dance Programs
C. Drama and Comedy Programs
D. Sports Programs

3. This refers to a sentence that gives a statement or thought in its original form according to
how the original speaker said it.
A. Reported Speech
B. Direct Speech
C. Original Speech
D. Authentic Speech

4. It is the process of moving your eyes quickly down the page to find one specific detail like a
date, name or word in a text.
A. Scanning
B. Skimming
C. Speed Reading
D. Intensive Reading

5. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of original pair.
Nice: unkind: ______________
A. Safe: free T
B. Ugly: pretty
C. Loud: noisy
D. Terrible: awful

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6. Biag ni Lam-Ang: Ilocos :: Ibalong: _________
A. Camarines Sur
b. Albay
c. Camarines Norte
d. Mabate

7. Which among the following sentences is in passive voice?

A. The student presented the talk.
B. The article summarized the research.
C. The meeting was presided by the chairman.
D. The girl kicked the ball.

8. Which among the following sentences is in direct speech?

A. They said they had been watching TV.
B. The boss said he must be ill.
C. John said she had been in London.
D. The police officer told the man, “Please follow me to the police station.”

9. Carleigh enjoys watching Ang Probinsyano when suddenly the teledrama was interrupted by
a short news about the earthquake that recently hit Manila. What kind of news is used in
the given situation?
A. Newscast
B. Headlines
C. Newsflash
D. Banner

10. The party ________________ by the guests.

A. is enjoyed
B. was enjoyed
C. are enjoyed
D. were enjoyed

11. Which sentence below shows the correct transformation of this sentence in the active
voice “The saltwater corroded the metal beams,” to its passive voice?
A. The metal beams were corroded by the saltwater.
B. The saltwater was corroded by the metal beams.
C. The metal beams corroded the saltwater.
D. The saltwater corroded the metal beams.
12. The members ________ (vote) before they saw the proposal.
A. voted
B. are voting
C. will vote
D. had voted

13. Michael attended a Reading workshop conducted by the Local Government of Aroroy. The
speaker tasked them to get the main idea of the text they would read in 5 minutes. What
reading strategy should Michael use to extract the main point of the text?
A. Scanning
B. Skimming
C. Close Reading
D. Silent Reading

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14. It represents or retells the scope and emphasis of the text in an efficient and concise
form.
A. Essay
B. Summary
C. Extract
D. Narration

15. It is represented by using different kinds of graphics such as charts, graphs, and other
figures.
A. Linear Text
B. Story
C. Non-Linear Text
D. Passage

16. Which of the following is an example of a non-print media?

A. Flyers
B. Letters
C. Magazines
D. Podcast

17. It is the process of receiving language through the ears which involves identifying the
sounds of speech and processing them into words and sentences.
A. Reading
B. Speaking
C. Listening
D. Hearing

18. Which of the following is an example of print media?

A. Newspaper
B. Films
C. Radio broadcast
D. Music recording

19. In order to avoid plagiarism, the following should be considered when using books and
journals:
A. Author, title of the article and book
B. Publication date, page number
C. Uniform Resource Locator
D. A & B

20. The “.edu” file extension is used in various websites which is associated with
_______________.
A. An advocacy website, such as a not-for-profit organization.
B. A site affiliated with a higher education institution.
C. A site from a network organization or an Internet service provider.
D. A state government site, this may also include public schools and community colleges.

21. The following are all electronic search engines, EXCEPT;

A. Yahoo
B. Bing
C. Google
D. Gmail

22. The wicked man loves getting poor people into trouble. The underlined phrase is an
example of ___________. T
A. Infinitive Phrase
B. Noun Phrase

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 C. Prepositional Phrase
D. Verb Phrase

23. What could happen if you were not connected to the Internet when using a search
engine?
A. The files on the computer will be corrupted.
B. The settings of the computer will not appear.
C. The computer will not turn on because internet access is unavailable.
D. The browser will not load and direct you to the webpage you want to go to.

24. Which is the correct sequence in using search engine?

1. Then you can click on those websites and find the information that you need.
2. Choose the search terms and keywords carefully and enter it on the search box
that appears on the search engine.
3. Open a web browser on your computer.
4. Click on the search button.

A. 3-2-4-1
T
B. 1-2-3-4
C. 3-1-2-4
D. 3-4-2-1

25. Which activity is the most favorite thing to do by the seventh grader?

A. Reading
B. Babysitting
C. Watching TV
D. Sports

26. Which sentence best summarizes the passage below?

THE BEAK OF THE PUFFIN

The puffin’s beak helps this sea bird in many ways. The beak is like a hook, and it quickly catches
and holds fish. A puffin can catch and hold many fishes in its beak while it swims underwater.
The puffin’s beak also is used as a shovel to dig into the earth and to push and pull rocks.
While the puffin’s beak is greyish brown most of the year, it grows a bright cover in the spring.
The color of this cover are bright red, blue, and gold. These colorful beaks help draw the attention
of a mate.

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A. Puffins dig with their beaks.
B. Puffins’ beaks help them to catch lots of fish.
C. The puffin’s beak has many uses.
D. The puffin’s beak is very strange.

27. It is an act of using and closely imitating the language and thought of another author
without authorization and claiming it as your own.
A. Plagiarism
B. Copying
C. Stealing
D. Borrowing

28. It is a component of oral language that deals with the understanding of the social rule of
communication.
A. Syntax
B. Semantics
C. Pragmatics
D. Morphology

29. It is something that an individual considers as the truth. It is shaped by the individual’s
background experiences and is based on one’s cultural or personal faith, morality or
value.
A. Belief
B. Conviction
C. Evidence
D. Opinion

30. It is a sequential or simultaneous use of a variety of media formats (people, text, visual,
motion, audio, and manipulative) in a given presentation or self-study.
A. Media
B. Graphics
C. Animation
D. Multimedia

I. The non-biodegradable plastic we use reach water systems and choke

up marine life.
II. Illegal logging causes deforestation that leads to soil erosion and
flashfloods.
III. Using crude oil and petroleum to run factories and transportation
releases harmful pollutants.

31. Which of the following gives a general statement based on the items presented above?
A. Humans cause many environmental woes.
B. Illegal activities cause land and water pollution.
C. Improper waste disposal also causes pollution.
D. Unclean sources of energy harm the environment.

32. What must you remember when using video clips during a speech presentation?
A. Make sure the sound provides good background music
B. Use a longer clips for better presentation
C. Be certain the clip is cued up
D. A & C

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33. What is expressed in the following sentence?
I personally believe that things happen for a reason, so I try to be positive even
in difficult times.

A. Belief
B. Conclusion
C. Fact
D. Reality

34. What kind of thought-provoking question is utilized in the given line?

“What is the purpose of the author in writing the story?’’

A. Problem-Solving Process Question

B. Compare and Contrast Question
C. Interpretative and Evaluative
D. Conceptual Changes

35. Filipinos are known to be hospitable with visitors inspite of social status. Which of the
following exemplifies this trait?
A. Expressing gratitude to people
B. Saving money for the future
C. Kissing the hands of the elders
D. Offering the best service to visitors

I. Many kids get addicted to computers, cellphone, and other gadgets.

II. Children lack exercises since they just sit in front of the TV, listen to the
radio, and play computer games.
III. They have very little face-to-face socialization since they communicate with
their friends online.

36. Which of the following gives a general statement based on the items presented above?
A. Children enjoy using the social media a lot.
B. Kids grow stouter because of lack of exercise.
C. Gadgets like cellphones and tablets can be addictive.
D. Some technologies pose harmful effects on children.

37. Which of the following sentences is considered a conviction?

A. I firmly believe that Filipinos are resilient.
B. I think Filipinos are resilient.
C. Oh how resilient Filipinos are!
D. Filipinos are resilient.

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Directions: Determine whether the material is a multimodal text. Choose your answer from
the statements below:
38.
A. It is multimodal because the text is very short.
B. It is multimodal because it uses a variety of mode of
communication.
C. It is not multimodal because it only contains texts and
other graphics.
D. It is not multimodal because the content is not
appropriate for young readers.

39. It is formal mode of writing that is intended for an educated audience that makes use of
details supported by research, factual experimentation, and strong evidence.
A. Feature Writing
B. Academic Writing
C. News Writing
D. Column Writing

40. It is the use of sounds and words to express yourself, especially in contrast to using
gestures or mannerisms.
A. Verbal
B. Non-verbal
C. Interpersonal
D. Intrapersonal

41. It is a shorter version of literature that uses idiomatic expression and imagery with a
song of feeling in a rhyme, scheme, song, psalm, imagery, and symbolism.
A. Novella
B. Poetry
C. Novels
D. Plays

42. Dodong, Teang, Blas, Lucio, Tena, and Dodong’s father are examples of ___________.
A. Point of view
B. Characters
C. Setting
D. Conflict

43. One of the following is a characteristic of an essay.

A. Tells the origin of a word
B. Shows the author's own argument
C. Connects a subject to its predicate
D. Links a main clause to a subordinate clause

44. It uses accurate terminologies and requires avoiding the use of inappropriate or wrong
words and phrases.
A. Accuracy
B. Complexity
C. Formality
D. Precision

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45. The following are all types of communication, EXCEPT:
A. Written communication
B. Verbal communication
C. Non-verbal communication
D. Digital communication

46. Dodong and Teang wanted to get married at a young age, but his father was against it.
What type of conflict is reflected in the story?
A. Man vs. Man
B. Man vs. Nature
C. Man vs. Self
D. Man vs. Government

47. Iana is required to write an essay that will educate reader on a particular topic but will
not present his opinion regarding the matter. What type of essay is it?
A. Argumentative
B. Informative
C. Persuasive
D. Descriptive

48. Which of the following questions encourages the interviewee to share experiences,
emotions, attitude or opinions?
A. Close-ended questions
B. Open-ended questions
C. Nosy questions
D. Obvious questions

49. Academic writing is relatively formal. In general, this means that in an essay you should
avoid ___________________.
A. Colloquial words
B. Passive sentences
C. Subordinate clauses
D. Noun-based phrases

Stop! You are all wrong and all right. Yes, you all have a special role. And more
importantly, you need to give each other to give the mix color of the beauty. From now on,
you will not be seen separately. When it rains, a strip of colors will appear in the sky. You
will appear together. You will be called a rainbow. You will then represent cooperation and
hope.

-An excerpt from the Parable of Rainbow Colors

50. Which is NOT true about Rain’s statement regarding the arguing colors?
A. Every time it rains, a strip of colors will appear in the sky.
B. That every color has a special role to play.
C. They will be seen scattered in the sky to boast their vibrant colors.
D. All colors will then represent cooperation and hope.

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