Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS CITY
NATALIA V. RAMOS MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Concepcion, Batangas City

SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 9

Name: Date:
Grade level & Section:

Part I: Multiple Choice

Directions: Choose the best answer from the following questions: Write only the correct answer.

1. What is the main purpose of an editorial?

A. To report breaking news
B. To express the writer's thoughts and opinions
C. To provide entertainment
D. To advertise products

2. Which type of editorial aims to immediately present a solution rather than focusing on the problem?
A. Explain or interpret
B. Criticize
C. Persuade
D. Praise

3. How many main parts are typically found in an editorial?

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

4. What is the purpose of the introduction in an editorial?

A. To summarize the writer's opinion
B. To provide background information
C. To list statistics
D. To conclude the editorial

5. Which type of editorial constructively criticizes actions, decisions, or situations?

A. Explain or interpret
B. Criticize
C. Persuade
D. Praise

6. What is the immediate purpose of an editorial of criticism?

A. To provide solutions
B. To highlight the problem
C. To entertain readers
D. To praise individuals

7. Which of the following is NOT a part of an editorial?

A. Introduction
B. Body
C. Conclusion

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Address: Concepcion, Batangas City
Contact No.: (043) 274-1931
Email: naveramis@gmail.com
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS CITY
NATALIA V. RAMOS MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Concepcion, Batangas City
D. Advertisement

8. What type of editorial may be used to explain the way a newspaper covers a sensitive subject?
A. Explain or interpret
B. Criticize
C. Persuade
D. Praise

9. What should the body of an editorial contain?

A. Only the writer's opinion
B. Facts and the writer's opinion
C. Quotes from famous people
D. Jokes and humor

10. Which type of editorial aims to encourage readers to take a specific, positive action?
A. Explain or interpret
B. Criticize
C. Persuade
D. Praise

Part II: True or False

Directions: Write FACT if the statement is true, and OPINION if the statement is false.

1. Editorials are always signed by the writer.

2. The introduction of an editorial is also known as the news peg.
3. Praise editorials are the most common type of editorials.
4. The body of an editorial should be supported by facts.
5. Editorials of persuasion focus on highlighting problems rather than providing solutions.

Part III: Identification

Directions: Identify the correct word based on the given statement.

1. It is a type of editorial that aims to commend people and organizations for something done well.
2. Name one key part of an editorial that contains the facts about the news or issues.
3. Define the purpose of the conclusion in an editorial.
4. Relies on images, symbols, colors, and other visual elements to convey meaning.
5. Explain the significance of the introduction in an editorial.

Answer Key:

Part I: Multiple Choice

1. B
2. C
3. C
4. B

NATALIA V. RAMOS MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL

Address: Concepcion, Batangas City
Contact No.: (043) 274-1931
Email: naveramis@gmail.com
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS CITY
NATALIA V. RAMOS MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Concepcion, Batangas City
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. A
9. B
10. C

Part II: True or False

1. OPINION
2. FACT
3. OPINION
4. FACT
5. OPINION

Part III
1. Praise
2. Body
3. Summarize
4. Visual Mode
5. Background

NATALIA V. RAMOS MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL

Address: Concepcion, Batangas City
Contact No.: (043) 274-1931
Email: naveramis@gmail.com