FIRST QUARTER SY 2023-2024

Grade 7 - English

Name: ____________________________________________________Section_________Score: ______

Directions: Read each statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following refers to a pair of terms that has a common relationship?
A. Analogy B. Compound words C. Minimal pairs D. Simile

2. Which of the following is defined as a comparison of two unlike things that share a common property, and
which usually comes in statement form?
A. Comparison and Contrast B. Extended metaphor
C. Figurative analogy D. Idiomatic expression

3. What type of relationship is represented in the analogy Sun : Day?

A. Cause and Effect B. Geography
C. Synonym D. Time

4. Which of the following words would best complete the following analogy?
chapter : book :: episodes : __________
A. play B. program C. scene D. series

5. Which pair would best complete the following analogy?

center : middle :: _________ : __________
A. above : over B. hit : miss
C. offense : defense D. right : left

6. Which of the following statements is an example of figurative analogy?

A. Literature is a mirror of life. B. Mark can eat a whole pizza.
C. Filipinos are resilient people D. Reading is a basic learning skill.

7. In the Philippine legend, Maria Makiling, Maria Makiling is often described as a “mountain fairy.” What is
meant by this metaphor? The metaphor suggests that she is __________.
A. a symbol of nature’s beauty B. a supernatural being with magical powers
C. a mortal woman living in the mountains D. a guardian of animals and plants in the forest

8. In Ibong Adarna, the enchanted bird’s song is said to be more beautiful than any earthly music. What is
emphasized by this comparison? The comparison emphasized the _________.
A. bird’s brightly colored feathers B. rarity and majesty of Ibong Adarna
C. magical nature of the bird’s song D. bird’s ability to turn people into stone

9. What is a “documentary”? A documentary is a_________.

A. type of reality TV show.
B. short news report shown on TV.
C. type of fictional movie with actors and a scripted plot.
D. film or video that presents factual information about a subject or event.

10. What is a key characteristic of a movie trailer? The movie trailer _________.
A. shows the entire movie. B. gives a preview of a movie’s storyline.
B. provides a review of the movie. D. highlights important scenes from the movie.

11. What is the main goal of an internet-based program? The main goal of the internet-based program is to
_________.
A. be broadcast on traditional television.
B. entertain the audience with live events.
C. be viewed exclusively in movie theaters.
D. be streamed online for viewers to watch at their convenience.
12. Why is a news flash used in the media? The newsflash is used in the media to _________.
A. offer movie reviews B. entertain with jokes and funny stories.
C. give detailed weather forecasts. D. provide a quick update on breaking news.

13. What genre of viewing is the text below?

“Breaking News: A massive earthquake struck the city earlier today, causing widespread panic and
damage. Rescue teams are on the way.”
A. Documentary B. Internet-based
C. Newsflash D. Weather report

14. What type of text is the excerpt below?

“In this gripping film, we explore the life and accomplishments of a remarkable scientist who changed the
course of history.”
A. Documentary B. Newsflash
C. Internet-based program D. Movie trailer

15. Which title best reflects the main idea of the following internet-based text?

Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of space exploration and the possibilities it holds.

A. Space Mysteries Unveiled B. Historical Space Missions

C. Space Missions and Their Budgets D. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Space

16. Which would be the most suitable title for the newsflash below:

Breaking News: New scientific discovery may revolutionize energy generation

A. Global Energy Crisis Worsens

B. Renewable Energy Technologies on the Rise
C. Scientists Uncover Groundbreaking Energy Source
D. The Impact of Climate Change on Energy Production

17. Which is the primary characteristic of a sentence in the active voice?

A. The sentence is usually longer. B. The subject receives the action.
C. The verb tense is always in the past. D. The subject performs the action.

18. Which of the following would best complete the statement: The passive voice is most suitable when
_________.?
A. telling a funny story. B. writing a poem about nature.
C. expressing strong opinions. D. discussing scientific experiments.

19. In which of the following sentences is the verb stated in the active voice?
A. The school hired a new teacher.
B. The message was sent by Mary.
C. The bicycle was ridden by him to the park.
D. A beautiful song was sung by the talented singer.

20. Which of the following statements is true about the use of the passive voice In scientific reports? The use
of passive voice in scientific reports _________.
A. makes the text more engaging. B. helps in depersonalizing findings.
C. creates excitement in the text. D. is useful in adding personal opinions.

21. Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?

A. Jenny was awarded a medal. B. The story was narrated by the teacher.
C. The ball was caught by Analyn. D. The SPA students sang an original song.

22. In the sentence “The letter was written by Freja,” what is the direct object?
A. Freja B. the letter C. was D. written

23. Who performed the action in the sentence, The cake given to Danica was baked by Mary?
A. was baked B. the cake C. Danica D. Mary
24. Why is the passive voice most suitable in giving recipe instructions like the text below?

The cake batter should be mixed gently until all lumps disappear.

A. So that the step-by-step process is described.

B. This is to make the recipe sound more formal.
C. In order to highlight the importance of mixing gently.
D. To let the readers know that the baker is responsible for mixing.

25. Which tense is used to describe actions that were completed before another past action or a specific point
in time?
A. Future perfect tense B. Present tense
C. Past perfect tense D. Simple past tense

26. Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect tense?

A. He worked hard every day. B. I studied hard for the exam.
C. We had already finished our project. D. She will be running a marathon.

27. Which sentence correctly uses the simple past tense?

A. They watched a movie last night. B. He is eating lunch a while ago.
C. She has gone to the store yesterday. D. We will visit our grandparents last week.

28. Which of the following statements can you infer from the sentence “I had already finished my homework
when he arrived.”?
A. The speaker had already completed his homework.
B. The visitor arrived while he completed his homework.
C. The speaker was finishing his homework when the visitor arrived.
D. He would be finishing his homework while waiting for the visitor to arrive.

29. Which verb would best complete the sentence below?

By the time I arrived, she _________ her presentation.
A. is finishing B. had already finished
C. was finishing D. was already finishing

30. In which situation would you most likely use direct speech?
Direct speech is used most likely used in _________.
A. writing an essay or an article B. summarizing a conversation.
C. reporting what someone said D. adding a personal touch to a statement

31. In direct speech, what is typically used to enclose the spoken words?
A. Hyphens B. Parentheses
C. Punctuation marks D. Quotation marks

32. What typically happens to pronouns like I, you, he, and she when converting direct speech to reported
speech? The pronouns _________.
A. changes based on context B. are either omitted or removed.
C. do not change or remain the same D. will likely be replaced with “it.”

33. When the verb in direct speech is in the past tense, which tense is often used to report the statement?
A. Past continuous tense B. Present perfect tense.
C. Past perfect tense D. Simple past tense

34. In reported speech, what is often added to the reporting verb when the reported statement is a question?
A. The word “question.” B. The question mark.
C. The word “asked” or “wondered.” D. Nothing is added.

35. Which of the following is an example of a reported command?

A. She said, “Close the door!” B. “Close the door!” she said.
C. He was ordered to close the door. D. She said, “I am closing the door.”

36. What does the statement “I can swim” become when converted to reported speech?
A. I could swim. B. She could swim.
C. She can swim. D. She said she can swim
37. Which would be the best sentence in the active voice constructed from the following keywords: the
national anthem, sung, with pride by the citizens?
A. The national anthem was sung with pride.
B. With pride, the national anthem was sung.
C. The citizens sang the national anthem with pride.
D. With pride by the citizens, the national anthem was sung.

38. In grammar, what is a phrase?

A. A question that contains a subject and a predicate.
B. A complete sentence that expresses a single thought.
C. A group of related words without a subject and a predicate.
D. A complex sentence composed of a dependent and independent clause.

39. Which of the following is a characteristic of a clause? The clause _________.

A. contains a subject and a predicate B. is always a complete sentence
C. can stand as a complete sentence D. It is another name for a phrase

40. What type of sentence according to structure is the statement below?

Although it rained, we still had fun.

A. Simple B. Complex
C. Compound D. Compound-Complex

41. What type of sentence according to structure is the following statement?

The sun is shining brightly.

A. Simple B. Complex
C. Compound D. Compound-Complex

42. Which is the prepositional phrase in the sentence, “Euan, who is my best friend, loves to play the guitar as
a hobby ?
A. as a hobby B. the guitar C. loves to play D. to play the guitar

43. Which of the following sentences contains a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses?
A. Although it rained, the concert was enjoyable.
B. The dog barked loudly, and the cat run away.
C. Singing in the choir, she felt a sense of belonging.
D. After the storm passed, we went outside to play futsal.

44. Which would be the best compound sentence structure if you combine the sentences below?
Sentence A: Flora studied diligently.
Sentence B: She scored well on the test.

A. Flora studied diligently, she scored well on the test.

B. Flora scored well on the test, so she studied diligently.
C. Flora studied diligently, so she scored well on the test.
D. Flora studied diligently, which is why she scored well on the test.

45. Which would be the best complex sentence structure if you combine the sentences below?
Sentence A: The chef prepared a delicious meal.
Sentence B: The customers enjoyed the meal.

A. The chef prepared a delicious meal, the customers enjoyed it.

B. The chef prepared a delicious meal, and the customers enjoyed it.
C. The customers enjoyed it because the chef prepared the delicious meal
D. The customers enjoyed the delicious meal that was prepared by the chef.

46. Which statement would best complete the following sentence?

Skimming is most effective when you _________.

A. quickly read headings and subheadings

B. carefully analyze every word within the text
C. look for specific details contained in the text
D. ignore the text altogether and just highlight key points
47. Which of the following is essential for improving reading comprehension?
A. Reading only one type of text.
B. Avoiding reading difficult material.
C. Practicing active reading and making connections.
D. Never re-reading a passage as it is a waste of time.

Read the selection and answer the questions that follow.

In the world of physics, sound is a fascinating phenomenon. Sound is created by vibrations,

which are back-and-forth movements of particles in a medium like air, water, or solid objects.
These vibrations travel in waves and are detected by our ears as sound. The speed of sound
depends on the medium it's traveling through. In the air, sound travels at approximately 343
meters per second (about 1235 kilometers per hour), while in water, it travels at a speed of about
1,480 meters per second (about 5,328 kilometers per hour).
Sound also has various properties, including pitch, volume, and frequency. Pitch refers to how
high or low a sound is, and it depends on the frequency of the sound waves. High-frequency
sound waves create high-pitched sounds, while low-frequency waves create low-pitched sounds.
Volume, on the other hand, is related to the amplitude of the waves. Bigger amplitudes produce
louder sounds, while smaller amplitudes create softer sounds.

48. What creates sounds?

A. Air Vibrations B. Light waves C. Magnetic fields D. Static electricity

49. What effect does a bigger amplitude of sound waves have on the volume of the sound?
A. It creates a softer sound. B. It makes the sound inaudible.
C. It produces louder sounds. D. It produces higher-pitched sounds.

50. Why does the speed of sound vary in different mediums like air and water?
A. It is influenced by the amplitude of the waves.
B. The difference depends on the pitch of sound waves.
C. The variation is due to the characteristics of the medium.
D. The difference depends on the particles moving back and forth.