2ND QUARTER EXAMINATION Directions: Choose the most appropriate social issue

S.Y. 2023-2024 described in the following statements. Write the letter only.
Grade 9 – English
Name: _____________________ Score: ___________ 11. What social issue is being depicted in the line:
Year & Sec: __________________ LRN: _____________ “Rulers who neither see, nor feel, nor know,
Directions: Identify the kind of social issues being described. But leech-like to their fainting country cling”.
Choose the letter of the correct answer. A. depression C. homelessness
1. Limited access to quality education, job opportunities, B. extrajudicial killing D. oppression
and housing for black individuals has hindered their 12. What line from the poem England in 1819 shows
ability to accumulate wealth over generations. oppression?
A. political dynasty C. extrajudicial killing A. “An old, mad, blind, despised and dying King.”
B. oppression D. conflict of interest B. “Glorious Phantom may burst, to illuminate our
2. A group of Badjao asking for alms in the street of tempestuous day.”
Bacolod City illustrates _______. C. “An army, whom liberticide and prey”.
A. extrajudicial killing C. political dynasty
D. “Golden and sanguine laws which tempt and slay.”
B. poverty D. discrimination
3. Despite having an outstanding qualifications and 13. What social issue is being depicted in the line:
experiences, the job applicant was denied employment “A people starved and stabbed in the untilled field.”
solely based on his gender. A. oppression C. depression
A. oppression C. poverty B. poverty D. political dynasty
B. political dynasty D. discrimination Directions: Read the following stanza and answer the
4. The people protested in EDSA because 20 suspects following questions. Choose your answer from the box.
were killed during the buy-bust operation.
A. oppression C. extrajudicial killing 14. “To me the faiths of the old are daily bread;
B. poverty D. discrimination I bless their hope, I bless their will to save,
5. The authoritarian regime suppresses dissent and and my deep heart still meaneth what they said.
curtails the freedoms of its political leaders, stifling any It makes me happy that the soul is brave, And,
opposition, restricting their ability to express divergent being so much kinsman to be dead, I walk
opinions, and perpetuating a climate of fear and control. contented to the peopled grave.
A. poverty C. oppression 15. “When they were finished eating she got up and
B. political dynasty D. depression said “Now, here, take this ten dollars and buy
6. The holocaust killed millions of Jews and other yourself some blue suede shoes.
dissidents in concentration camps. Behind these killings And next time, do not make the mistake of
was Adolf Hitler, one of the notorious dictators in the latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody
20th century. else’s – because shoes come by devilish like that
A. extrajudicial killing C. oppression will
B. political dynasty D. depression burn your feet. I got to
7. Ferdinand Marcos' political prominence would pave the get my rest now. But I wish you would behave
way for other members of the Marcos family to be yourself,
appointed or elected to various national elections. son, from here on in.”
A. poverty C. oppression A. This value teaches us about compromise and fairness.
B. political dynasty D. depression People who share also learn how to take turns and
8. Indigenous groups lack access to social services, negotiate, and how to cope with disappointment. The
economic, and political opportunities. value of sharing is one of the most important life skills.
A. political dynasty C. extrajudicial killing B. Helping someone who has wronged us is a value that
B. depression D. discrimination boosts our well-being as a person. It’s one of the oldest
9. “In a dimly lit room, a single parent struggles to make moral standards: love your enemy.
ends meet, rationing a meager supply of food to feed
C. Valuing the faith our forefathers have passed onto us is
their children, while threadbare clothes hang loosely on
a sign of respect and reverence. We give importance to
their shivering frames” illustrates __________.
A. oppression C. discrimination the belief system and keeps our heart’s content.
B. political dynasty D. poverty
10. Tina’s mother died because they were not able to see a
doctor because they lack of finances for their father lost
his job.
A. social injustice C. homelessness
B. political dynasty D. poverty
Directions: Identify the TYPE OF ADVERBS used in the A. spirit C. ascend
given text. Choose the correct answer from the word pool. B. tight D. increase

The Enchanted Forest 29. He is sanguine about prospects for the global economy.
A. Adverb of Time C. Adverb of Manner A. sound C. bloody
16. Once
B. Adverb upon aD.time,
of Place in a of
Adverb quaint village nestled at
Frequency B. spirit D. sight
the edge of a dense forest, there lived a curious young girl
named Lily.17. Every morning, she would wake up with
the first rays of the sun and 18. eagerly embark on a 30. This amendment to the Constitution of the Fifth Republic
journey into the heart of the enchanted woods. has been qualified as " liberticide " by critics.
A. killing liberty C. moderate
Lily moved through the forest 19. cautiously, as if B. delayed D. rushed
tiptoeing through a magical realm. The ancient trees,
Directions: The situations in our VUCA world are listed
adorned with moss and twinkling dewdrops, stood tall,
below. Indicate whether the statement demonstrates a
creating a canopy that filtered the sunlight into a mosaic of
degree of:
dancing beams. 20. Occasionally, a gentle breeze would
sweep through the branches, rustling the leaves and
carrying with it the sweet fragrance of wildflowers. A. Volatility C. Complexity
B. Uncertainty D. Ambiguity
Directions: Identify the FUNCTIONS OF THE ADVERB
31. The prices of commodities can rise or fall considerably in
being used in the sentence. Write the correct letter.
short period of time, and the direction of a trend may
21. The painting is extremely beautiful. reverse suddenly.
A. Adjective modifier C. Verb modifier 32. Many health experts are unsure of the primary cause
B. Adverb modifier D. Noun modifier of Nipah virus infection.
33. Products that are unquestionably successful today
22. He joins in a marathon because he runs very quickly. might cease to exist in a year.
A. Adjective modifier C. Verb modifier 34. If a man has feminine qualities and a woman has
masculine qualities, they may be portrayed gay or
B. Adverb modifier D. Noun modifier
lesbian.
35. My friend keeps purchasing every new cellphone
23. Stan can speak English language thoroughly. model because she always aspires to be on the
A. Adjective modifier C. Verb modifier cutting edge of technology.
B. Adverb modifier D. Noun modifier 36. The leadership team faces challenges in making
decisions due to the unclear and unpredictable nature of
24. She danced gracefully across the stage, the competitive landscape, making it difficult to
mesmerizing the audience with her elegant
determine the best course of action.
movements.
A. Adjective modifier C. Verb modifier 37. The company cannot accurately predict how new trade
B. Adverb modifier D. Noun modifier policies will impact its operations, making long-term
planning challenging.
25. The incredibly talented artist painted a stunning 38. Rapid advancements in technology can lead to
mural on the city wall. sudden shifts in market trends.
A. Adjective modifier C. Verb modifier 39. The ongoing conflict or geopolitical tensions between
B. Adverb modifier D. Noun modifier nations. For instance, consider the conflicts in the Middle
East, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or the Syrian
Directions: Identify the meaning of the underlined words civil war, which remained unresolved.
using context clues.
40. The distance learning during the pandemic had made a
26. The old book had been sitting on the dusty shelf for
significant impact on the learning losses. The
years, collecting thick layer of dreg on its cover.
A. Sediment C. organic department is still trying to innovate and redesign
B. decayed D. good effective ways to solve numeracy and literacy gaps, for
instance.

27. He had a reckless and tempestuous streak. Directions: Read the poem carefully, and answer the
A. violent C. irritates questions the follow. Write the letter only.
B. loud D. amuse
The Road Not Taken
28. She was haunting him, like a phantom in the night. by Robert Frost (1916)
 A. The poet presents images of road, thus contributing
to the saddened, grieving mood.
B. The poet presents an image of quiet, undisturbed
forest, thus contributing to the calm, reflective mood.
C. The poet used images of diverged woods to
represent choices or paths they choose and the
outcomes of those decisions.
D. The poet presents an image of a sleepy young man
on a horseback, thus contributing to the exhausted
mood.

46. In the line, “Because it was grassy and wanted wear”.

What does grassy and wanted wear symbolized?
A. happiness C. perfect way
B. conflict D. path less travelled

47. What do the two roads symbolize?

A. choices and paths in life
B. problems
C. happiness
D. conflict
41. Based on the first stanza of the poem, the reader
can conclude that ______. 48. What is the attitude of the speaker in choosing the road
A. The road is far away from the village. less traveled?
B. The traveler will travel both roads. A. The author is confused.
C. It’s the stage for the exploration of decision- B. The author is hesitant.
making and the consequences of the chosen C. He is excited to cross the grassy path.
path. D. He shows sense of pride and satisfaction in having
D. The speaker of the poem doesn’t like the owner of a unique choice.
the
woods. 49. Does his choice influence his behavior in life?
A. Yes, the speaker reflects on the decision later in
42. The poem has stanzas that are four lines long. life, suggesting that it has made a significant
This type of stanza is called______. difference.
A. couplet C. octave B. Yes, the speaker was satisfied with his decisions.
B. sestet D. quatrain C. No, He regrated His choice.
D. No, the speaker blamed other people.
43. What is the poem’s rhyme scheme?
A. ABAAB ABAAB ABAAB ABAAB 50. How does the setting contribute to the central theme of
B. AABA BBCB CCDC DDDD the poem?
C.ABAB CDCD EFEF EEGG A. The snow shows happiness and new beginning
D. AABA BCBC CCDC DDEE B. The two roads contribute in making decisions in life.
C. The image of night and winter contribute to the
44. What imagery is being used in the line, “Because it theme of death and isolation.
was grassy and wanted wear”. D. The horse reaction contributes to an element of
A. sight C. taste surprise.
B. hearing D. touch

45. How does diverged in a wood use of imagery contribute

to the mood of the poem?