TUNGAWAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

THIRD QUARTER EXAM IN ENGLISH 9

NAME: ___________________________________ GRADE/SECTION: _____________________ DATE: _____________ SCORE: _______
MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEM TEST. Read and understand the questions carefully. Write ONLY the letter of the correct
answer in the space provided before the number.
_____1. Which is a characteristic of bias? _____7. Which is considered bias?
A. It is a fixed type of emotion towards a person. A. The speaker/writer is relying on incomplete
B. It is usually negative; having one is advantaged. material.
C. It is flexible depending on one’s thinking and B. The speaker/writer attempts to confuse the
instinctive feeling. listener or reader.
D. It is a process of pre-judging a person without C. The speaker's/listener's thinking is not
looking into the evidence. influenced by his experience.
_____2. Which similar characteristic does bias and prejudice D. The speaker/writer is to persuade the
share in common? listener/reader on selective agenda.
A. Negative action
B. Negative thought An author causes thoughts or emotions to cloud
C. Negative treatment his/her objectivity with respect to everything that
D. Positive communication he/she suggests about his/her objectivity.
_____3. What caused people to be bias?
_____8. What is his act considered?
A. They have similar feeling.
A. Bias C. Stereotyping
B. They want to give equal treatment.
B. Racism D. Discrimination
C. People, by nature, are self-centered.
_____9. Why do people tend to become bias?
D. They are influenced by the environment.
A. Because they have a similar thought
_____4. Which is the least common type of prejudice?
B. Because they are tolerant and generous
A. Racism C. Classism
C. Because they tend to avoid being judged
B. Sexism D. Linguistic
D. they are influenced by the environment
_____5. Which sentence expresses bias?
_____10. Which is NOT considered media bias?
A. He is considered dumb because his grades in all
A. Gender selection consists of a preference for
subjects are poor.
men.
B. A big amount of food was shared with his
B. In favor of daily events, a media source decides
closest neighbor only.
to cover unusual events.
C. All Chinese should be deported back to their
C. Advertising consists of choosing media reports
country; they are Covid-19 virus carriers.
depending on what marketers might want.
D. A mentally challenged child should not be
D. The mainstream consists of saying the same
allowed to go to school for they don’t possess
thing as all others report - and preventing
the capacity to learn.
offensive stories - to keep people and audiences
_____6. Which is an example of bias?
from turning away.
A. It is believed that Ana won the contest because
_____11. Which is NOT considered an action that resolves
of her close attachment to the judges.
bias and prejudice?
B. All victims of typhoon Ulysses were given
A. Gain more trust and confidence from the
assistance and food because the government
viewers in favor of daily events, a media source
values its people.
decides to cover unusual events.
C. Handicapped persons are considered impotent.
B. Reflect on the possible outcome in every
They are incapacitated to accomplish the things
decision made.
assigned to them, especially in physical activity.
C. Maintain balance in social interaction and
D. Only intelligent students are exempted from the
communication. Gender selection consists of a
requirements. We who have low grades need to
preference for men.
study all the topics and accomplish the five
D. Always consider equality in all aspects,
projects in just one week.
especially human selection.

When he found out that the report did not agree
with his views, he immediately researched facts to
prove that he was right.
_____12. What type of bias is expressed in the statement
above?
A. Anchoring C. Conformity
B. Confirmation D. Halo Effect
Joel understands that age is not the cornerstone of a
friend's decision. Yet even his colleagues prefer
young men intentionally over aged people because
they assume that older people are difficult to
understand in all respects. While Joel wants to have
an older friend, he chooses to follow the group's
wishes to upset them.
_____13. Which type of bias and prejudice are expressed in
the situation above?
A. Sexism and Conformity
B. Ageism and Conformity
C. Classism and Anchoring
D. Religion and Confirmation
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During the peak of Covid-19, we were deprived of
receiving goods and assistance from the private
sector. 2They selectively choose the people who could
also reciprocate their cause. 3We were judged by our
appearance, attitudes, behavior, education, and job.
4
We the poor people are deliberately considered
worthless in society. 5Any help is difficult for us to get
because only a few have a heart and are open to
people like us.
_____14. Which statements above tells prejudice?
A. Sentence 1,3,4 C. Sentence 2,4,5
B. Sentence 1,2,3 D. Sentence 2,3,5
_____15. Which best describes the concept of text
relevance?
A. The extent to which the text aligns with the
readers’ personal interests and preferences.
B. The degree to which the text addresses the
central themes and topics it claims to cover.
C. The level of engagement the text generates
among readers based on its language and style.
D. The accuracy and reliability of the information
presented in the text compared to other
sources.
_____16. Which accurately describes factual information?
A. It reflects the personal viewpoints.
B. It involves judgment, feeling, and opinion.
C. It varies depending on individual perspective.
D. It is based on empirical evidence and can be
verified true.
_____17. When does a generalization become valid?
A. It uses irrelevant data.
B. It is supported by facts.
C. It has faulty information.
D. It covers half of the truth.
_____17. What clue words are used to make generalization?
A. All, always, never, every
B. As long as, although, wherever, so that
C. Generally, in general, on the whole, most, many
D. For example, according to statistics, to
illustrate, in other words
Working on a computer can be very frustrating
if you don’t follow the rules. Rule Number One for word
processing is “Save your work frequently.” You can sit
and yell at the machine when your stuff disappears. You
can bang the keyboard. You can even cry. The fact
remains, had you saved frequently, a lot more than
nothing would still be there!
_____18. Which sentence best expresses the main idea?
A. The wise typist “saves” often.
B. When the computer wins, and you lose, get
angry.
C. You can sit and yell at the machine when your
stuff disappears.
D. One for word processing is “unsaved your work
frequently.”
_____19. What is the point of the paragraph?
A. Complaining about life can be very dangerous.
B. We all get disappointed at some point in our
lives.
C. Try to buy a new keyboard for better word
processing.
D. Make it a habit to save files regularly to avoid
the hassle.
_____20. Which sentence is irrelevant to the selection?
A. Most of us feel disappointed when working with
a computer.
B. It is better to save your files frequently to avoid
deleting files.
C. There is no better access to a computer that
getting a good password.
D. Do not yell at the machine or cry because it
won’t do any good.
One weekend I went to the all with my
family. In one of the department stores, I spotted
one shirt that suited my taste. I took it as fast as I
could and fitted it in the nearest fitting room.
Mother bought a beautiful shirt for herself. To my
dismay, it turned out to be a girl’s blouse.
_____21. Which sentence is irrelevant in the passage?
A. It turned out to be a girl’s blouse.
B. I spotted one short that suited my taste.
C. Mother bought a beautiful shirt for herself.
D. One weekend I went to the mall with my family.
_____22. Which sentence is subjective?
A. COVID-19 is a global disease.
B. Mathematics is the hardest subject.
C. Dogs come in many different breeds.
D. Statistically, women live longer than men.
 MILK TEA
Milk tea reduces stress.
Milk tea is great source of energy.
Milk tea has several health benefits.
Milk tea provides strength for the body.
Milk tea makes the skin fairer and softer.
_____23. Which sentence is the generalization?
a. Milk tea is great source of energy.
b. Milk tea has several health benefits.
c. Milk tea provides strength for the body.
d. Milk tea makes the skin fairer and softer.
FOR QUESTIONS 24-27
It is well known that the world urgently needs
adequate distribution of food so that everyone gets
enough. Adequate distribution of medicine is as
urgent. Medical expertise and medical supplies need to
be redistributed throughout the world so that people
in emerging nations will have proper medical care.
_____24. How is the passage relevant in the present time?
A. It pushes authorities to think of better solutions
to fight the corona virus.
B. It gives readers the idea that emerging nations
have problem with money.
C. It makes readers think that inadequate
distribution of food will help resolve poverty
problems.
D. It invites readers recognize that adequate
distribution of medical expertise and medical
supplies should be the top priority of nations to
combat the corona virus.
_____25. Which statement best supports the paragraph?
A. Majority of the people in the world have no
medical care.
B. Not enough doctors give time to those in need
of medical care.
C. Medical resources in emerging nations have
diminished in the past.
D. Many people who live in emerging nations are
not receiving proper medical care.
_____26. Which sentence tells the truth about the text?
a. It highlights the author’s examples and
arguments.
b. It invites the reader to go out and have proper
medical care.
c. It challenges the reader to find answers to
problems on social issue.
d. It reveals the author’s urgent call for authorities
to prioritize medical supply distribution.
_____27. What realization does the text expresses?
A. Medical supplies should be given the least
priority since food is the top priority.
B. Medical supplies are as important as food and
adequate distribution throughout nation will
address medical needs of people.
C. Food distribution should urgently be done by
authorities to secure every citizen receives
ample amount of nutrition they need.
D. Adequate food distribution allows for more
emerging nations to live and thrive in this trying
times and help them get enough provisions.
The death penalty as capital punishment should be
abolished because it does nothing to prevent
murder and other heinous crimes of the country.
_____28. Which type of claim is expressed above?
A. Claim of Fact C. Claim of Policy
B. Claim of Value D. Claim of Reason
_____29. Which is NOT a criterion in evaluating the validity
of evidences?
A. Timeliness C. Purpose
B. Accuracy D. Reaction
_____30. Why is judging the validity of evidences necessary?
A. To analyze
_____31. Which listening process involves the receiving of
sounds through the ears?
A. Hearing C. Evaluating
B. Understanding D. Responding
_____32. Which sentence does NOT tell a source is valid and
reliable?
A. Information/Post that is viral is always valid and
reliable.
B. Counterchecking the credentials of the
author/source to verify its reliability.
C. A book author must cite studies or other
sources to be considered valid and reliable.
D. The author is recognized expert of the field who
presents accurate substantial information.
_____33. Which is an example of active listening?
A. Lisa is watching TV while answering the module.
B. Listening to the homily while you are passing by
the church to go somewhere.
C. When your little siblings are playing while you
are in your room attentively playing video
games.
D. Talking to your parent as you tell them about
some sort of battles you are facing in school
activities.
_____34. What company tagline appeals to emotion?
a. “Super Asim Talaga.”
b. “Things go better with coke.”
c. “Wala paring tatalo sa Alaska.”
d. “A bank with the heart for every Filipino.”
_____35. Which sentence is a faulty?
a. Exercising makes you feel good all the time.
b. I argued with Mrs. Bam before I turned in my
homework so I got a bad grade on my paper.
c. Sheena complains about the family going a
vacation; her mom told her she can argue when
she pays for the bills.
d. I loved the movie I saw last night with Brad Pitt.
I am going to rent all of his movies, and I am
pretty sure they are all good and I am going to
love it as well.
_____36. How does assessing the validity of evidence
enhance critical thinking skills when analyzing a text? According to DOH Region IV-A Director Paula Paz
A. By accepting all evidence presented without N. Sydiongco, a total of 56, 821 patients have
questioning its credibility already recovered from the virus in CALABARZON.
B. By overlooking inconsistencies in the evidence There were only 5, 521 active cases and are
to support preconceived notions currently undergoing treatment in various health
C. By evaluating the reliability and relevance of the facilities in the region as of December 8, 2020. This
evidence to the text’s central argument could also be viewed on their website on
D. By disregarding the source of the evidence and ro4a.doh.gov.ph.
solely focusing on its content _____40. Is the information worth sharing? Why?
A. No, because it lacks other information that
I beg to disagree. I think it is different from the data people should learn.
that were shared to me by one of my friends in B. No, because the sources do not guarantee
social media. There were pictures showing correct information, thus it may misinform
congested room filled with CoViD-19 patients. people.
Perhaps, this would reach hundred thousand if it C. Yes, because it includes credible sources such as
would be averaged in the number of hospitals in name of experts, statistics, and government-run
CALABARZON. websites.
D. Yes, because it is an awareness to people not to
_____37. What makes the information above faulty and go out since number of Covid-19 patients are
unreliable? increasing.
A. It provides pictures that show current situations
of people in the hospitals.
B. The source is unreliable and untraceable; it may
create fear among the people and may cause
misinformation.
C. The data are from the social media shared posts
of concerned people to expose the real scenario
of the Covid-19 patients.
D. It informs the people about the increasing
number of Covid-19 patients that are hidden
from and unknown to the public.
_____38. Which situation correctly tests the validity and
reliability of a source/author?
A. Academic journals are not particular about the
credentials of the authors they publish.
B. A keen reader looks up via various online
websites to confirm if the article read is valid.
C. Famous social media personality is always a
good source of reliable and valid information.
D. Reliable newspaper and magazine articles don’t
have bibliographies; therefore, they don’t have
to cite sources to prove their claims.
_____39. Which source is believable and reliable?
A. Search results from Wikipedia
B. Forwarded messages from random individuals
C. Uploaded videos and photos from unverified
posts
D. Blogs/vlogs of content creator or media
influencer whose knowledge does not fit for the
content