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a. Volatility c. Complexity
SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 9- QUARTER 2
b. Uncertainty d. Ambiguity
S.Y. 2022-2023
9. Products that are an absolute success today
NAME:______________________________SCORE_____ may disappear within one years’ time.
a. Volatility c. Complexity
YR. & SECTION: ___________________ DATE_________ b. Uncertainty d. Ambiguity
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. 10. I quit my job to start my business, but I don’t
Encircle the chosen letter in each number. know when I would start earning money and if
my business will succeed.
1. Which is NOT true in the poem Footprints in a. Volatility c. Complexity
the Sand? b. Uncertainty d. Ambiguity
a. The speaker was dreaming
b. He was walking with the Lord. From the Story, Thank You Ma’am ; by
c.There was only one set of footprints all Langston Hughes.
throughout the scened. 11. What did the boy try to snatch from Mrs.
d. Only the saddest scenes of his life was Jones?
flashed across th a. Necklace c. Watch
2. Why was the speaker in the poem Footprints b. Purse d. Cellphone
in the Sand confused? 12. What did Roger feel when Mrs. Jones brought
a. He thought God left him all alone during him to her boarding house?
those times a. He was scared
b. He was not looking at the scenes flashed b. He was confused
across the sky c. Roger was excited
c. Those times, he was with somebody d. Roger was disappointed
d. He did not understand what happened in 13. What do you think Roger was planning to do
his life. when they arrived at the boarding house?
“It was then that I carried you.” a. Roger wanted to ask for forgiveness from
3. Mrs. Jones.
What is meant by the line inside the box b. Roger wanted to run away but hesitated to
above? do it.
a. God is always with us. c. He wanted to pay his debt.
b. God is the one carrying our burdens. d. He wanted to go home.
c. God cares and loves us. 14. How do you think Roger’s encounter with Mrs.
d. All of the above. Jones alters his life?
4. Which is NOT true about the poem Footprints a. He will never steal again.
in the Sand? b. He will beg for money from others.
a. It is an epic poetry. c. He will only steal from rich people
b. It tells us a story. d. He will not dream of having new things
c. It teaches us morale. anymore.
d. It is an allegory. 15. Which statement does NOT describe the
5. Which best describes the poem’s mood? character trait of Mrs. Jones?
a. Lively c. Engaging a. She has fair complexion.
b. Melancholy d. Inspiring b. She is compassionate.
c. She is generous.
Identify the correct word definition in the d. She is kind.
VUCA WORLD. 16. Which statement describes Mrs. Jones’s
actions showing her physical sthrength?
6. Most people purchase products online, even
a. She was a large woman with a large purse
without the assurance that the products are of
that had everything in it but a hammer and
good quality.
nails. It had a long strap, and she carried it
a. Volatility c. Complexity
slung across her shoulder.
b. Uncertainty d. Ambiguity
b. The large woman simply turned and kicked
7. My friend keeps on buying every new model of
him right in his blue jeaned sitter. Then,
cellphone because she always wants to be
she reached down, picked the boy up by
advance in terms of the latest technology.
his shirt front, and shook him until his teeth
a. Volatility c. Complexity
rattled.
b. Uncertainty d. Ambiguity
c. She heated some lima beans and ham she
had in the icebox, made the cocoa, and set
8. Jason is confused about what collage course
the table.
to enroll because the university offers many
d. She bent down enough to permit him to
courses that he likes.
stoop and pick up her purse.
17. Which statement shows the power of 29. Which statements shows courage to pursue
compassion? one’s dream?
a. The man feeds the orphans because he a. Studying hard despite financial difficulties
wants to win in the election. b. Working hard when someone is watching
b. Joanna helps her neighbour because she c. Sending gifts to the manager to be
wants her parents to give her a reward. promoted in the job
c. Joseph gives his snacks to his classmate, d. Asking an intelligent classmate to answer
who is suffering from stomachache. all your assignments
d. My classmate gives food to the beggar 30. Which is NOT a function of dialogue in a
because our E.S.P teacher is watching her. drama?
18. Which element of a short story performs the a. To advance the plot
actions of the story? b. To establish setting
a. Setting b .Plot c. Theme d. Character c. To introduce the writer
19. Which element of a short story is the d. To reveal the character
controlling idea or main point formulated as a From the story the Clearing
generalization? 31. What do you call a word that pertains to cut off
a. Theme b. Setting c. Character Conflict or cut back of a better shape or more fruitful
20. Which describes the individual characteristics parts?
and qualities that make characters from books, a. Cutting b .Breaking c. Reduce d. Prune
stories, movies, plays, and other art forms 32. Which of the following refers to gather, loosen
come to life for readers? or smooth with or as rake.
a. Character trait a. Save b. Gather c. Rake d. Brought
b. Character values 33. Who are the neighbors of Finn’s family?
c. Character attitude a. The youngers b .The Hintons
d. Character behaviour c. The Bucks d. The Butlers
21. Which city does the play take place? 34. How did the hinton boys make their presence
a. Los Angeles c. Boston known to Finn and the narrator?
b. Chicago d. Harlem a. By throwing rocks
22. Who intends to invest in a liquor business? b. By shouting them
a. Mama c. Walter c. By introducing their names
b. Ruth d. Travis d. By helping them
23. Who dreams of buying a house? 35. Which do you think symbolizes the conflict
a. Ruth c. Travis between the two families in the story?
b. Walter d. Mama a. The hill b. the guineas c. the rake d. the
24. What is Beneatha’s dream? clearing
a. To open a liquor business 36. Which element of the story refers to the
b. To become a teacher struggle between opposing forces?
c. To become a lawyer a. Character b. point of view c. theme d. conflict
d. To become a Doctor 37. Which is type of external conflict?
25. What does Mama want to do with the money? a. Character vs. self
a. Buy a new house for her family b. Character vs. nature
b. Pay for the apartment rent c. Character vs. society
c. Buy a new car d. Character vs. character
d. Buy clothes 38. Which is wrong when you ask forgiveness?
26. What did the Younger family found out about a. Own the mistake
Ruth? b. Say you’re not sorry
a. She is pregnant c. Accept responsibility
b. She lost her job d. Admit you were wrong
c. She got a new job 39. What do you call the act or process of making
d. She won the lottery or becoming clear?
27. How does Ruth feel about her condition? a. Clearing b. binding c. breaking d. pouring
a. She is sad 40. In biblical quotation “ Love thy neighbor” what
b. She is happy does neighbor refer to?
c. She is excited a. Wellbeing of any and every person
d. She is overjoyed b. Friends and relatives
28. What did Mama possibly feel and realize when c. All family members
Ruth told her, “Yes – she says everything is d. All of the above.
going to be fine?”
a. She is happy because Ruth is fine.
b. She is thankful that the doctor is concerned Prepared by:
about Ruth.
c. She is upset because Ruth attempted to Sonia A. Bunal
abort her child. Teacher
d. She is excited because the doctor is taking Checked by:
care of Ruth and the baby. Glenn C. Ondiano
Principal
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