Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION III
TAAL HIGH SCHOOL
Macam St., Taal, Bocaue, Bulacan
English 9
First Periodical Test

PART I. Vocabulary Development

A. CONTEXT CLUES
Directions. Circle the letter that corresponds to the meaning of the underlined word.
1. My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious history professor. All he seemed to want was an
audience.”
A. pretentious B. grouchy C. talkative D. worried
2. There is no doubt that the idea of living in such a benign climate was appealing. The islanders seemed to keep
their vitality and live longer than Europeans.
A. tropical B. not malignant C. kind D. favorable
3. The generous people fed the emaciated lost dog.
A. fierce B. calm C. thin D. tame
4. A man of few words, he is known for his brevity.
A. briefness B. athleticism C. laughter D. skills
5. The young boy straddled his carabao and drove it across the green meadow.
A. Drove B. fed C. lay on the back of D. sat with a leg on each side

B. WORD FORMATION.
Directions. Identify if the word is formed through: A. CLIPPING B. BLENDING C. ACRONYMY
D. COMPOUNDING E. FOLK ETYMOLOGY - Write only the letter of your answer.

Word Formed Original Word Type of Word Formation

6. cyborg cybernetic and organism

7. washing machine washing and machine

8. KIT keep in touch

9. fridge refrigerator

10. catsup ketchup

Part II. Literature

Directions. Read the following questions about all the literary texts discussed. Choose the letter of the best answer.

11. The following were depicted in the poem “The Seven Ages of Man”, EXCEPT:
A. A man’s life starts with birth and ends with death, and in between has many roles to play.
B. Each man will undergo and experience changes as he/she lives, the important part is learning from those.
C. In life, there is always a second chance and we should never take it for granted.
D. Ironically, in old age, a man turns to be like an infant again or into second childishness.
12. “For his shrunk shank, and his big manly voice / Turning again toward childish treble”, In which stage of man’s
life is depicted in the text?
A. childhood B. middle age C. old age D. teenage
13. Beowulf is an example of:
A. a lyric poem B. a sonnet C. an elegy D. an epic poem
14. In the tale, he is the most trusted and loyal friend of Beowulf who never leave him in all his battles.
A. Grendel B. Hrothgar C. Unferth D. Wiglaf
15. He is the only man able to pull the sword in the stone granting him the throne as the Righteous King of England.
A. Arthur B. Lancelot C. Mordred D. Uther
16. What is the prediction about the king’s death?
A. A wild beast tears his body apart
B. Finds a magical sword and it goes straight to his chest
C. His own son stabs him in a battle
D. The hostile kings persecute him in a churchyard
17. The following are major themes in the tale of King Arthur, EXCEPT
A. Christian beliefs B. Love and Infidelity C. Sacrifice D. Vengeance
18. In the poem Mother to Son, what does the mother tell her son?
A. Be strong and never give up because all the hardships and sacrifices are seeds of success.
B. Education is vital for them to get out of miserable life.
C. She wishes that her child will forever be sweet and gentle even in facing problems.
D. Naturally, young people like him experience disillusionment because of many changes happening in his life.
19. The poem, Mother to Son, is a/an:
A. Ballad B. Dramatic Monologue C. Epic Poem D. Lyric Poem
20. According to the poem, A Psalm of Life, how should we live our lives?
A. We should act in the living present with all sense of humanity and faith.
B. We should always think of the past to remember all the lessons learned.
C. We should strive to secure our future.
D. We should remember that our destiny is death.
21. What is the tone of the poem A Psalm of Life?
A. angry B. confused C. gloomy D. optimistic
22. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem A Psalm of Life?
A. ABBA B. ABAB C. ABCD D. AABB
23. The poem If contains a multitude of characteristics deemed essential to ideal man, which of the following is not
conveyed in the poem?
A. Always do what is right and just.
B. Believe that every man could either be your friend or an enemy.
C. Follow dreams and set goals.
D. Overcome challenges and obstacles in life; do not let them beat you.
24. Which quotation best fits the overall message of the poem If?
A. “Bravery is being the only one who knows you are afraid.” - Franklin Jones
 B. “Enjoy life today. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.”
C. “Life is a big sea full of many fish. I let down my nets and pull.”- Langston Hughes
D. “React positively to life by looking for ways to make your life better if not the best.”
25. Based on the lines and tone, who is the persona in the poem If?
A. a boy B. a father C. A friend D. A lover

Part III. READING COMPREHENSION.

SKIMMING FOR MAIN IDEA

Directions. Read the article and answer the following questions. Choose the letter of your answer.

Every second, one hectare of the world's rainforest is destroyed. That's equivalent to two football fields. An area the
size of New York City is lost every day. In a year, that adds up to 31 million hectares -- more than the land area of Poland.
This alarming rate of destruction has serious consequences for the environment; scientists estimate, for example, that 137
species of plant, insect or animal become extinct every day due to logging. In British Columbia, where, since 1990,
thirteen rainforest valleys have been clearcut, 142 species of salmon have already become extinct, and the habitats of
grizzly bears, wolves and many other creatures are threatened. Logging, however, provides jobs, profits, taxes for the
govenment and cheap products of all kinds for consumers, so the government is reluctant to restrict or control it.
Much of Canada's forestry production goes towards making pulp and paper. According to the Canadian Pulp and
Paper Association, Canada supplies 34% of the world's wood pulp and 49% of its newsprint paper. If these paper products
could be produced in some other way, Canadian forests could be preserved. Recently, a possible alternative way of
producing paper has been suggested by agriculturalists and environmentalists: a plant called hemp.
(Source: ELC Study Zone)
26. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Governments make money from logging. C. Salmon are an endangered species.
B. Logging is destroying the rainforests. D. Scientists are worried about New York City.
27. What could be the topic sentence in the first paragraph?
A. An area the size of New York City is lost every day.
B. Every second, one hectare of the world's rainforest is destroyed.
C. In British Columbia, where, since 1990, thirteen rainforest valleys have been clearcut
D. Logging, however, provides jobs, profits, taxes for the govenment and cheap products of all kinds for consumers,
so the government is reluctant to restrict or control it.
28. The main idea of paragraph two is:
A. Canadian forests are especially under threat. C. Canada produces a lot of hemp.
B. Canada is major supplier of paper and pulp. D. Hemp is a kind of plant.
29. What could be the topic sentence for the second paragraph?
A. A possible alternative way of producing paper has been suggested by agriculturalists and environmentalists: a
plant called hemp.
B. Canadian forests could be preserved.
C. Canada supplies 34% of the world's wood pulp and 49% of its newsprint paper.
D. These paper products could be produced in some other way.
30. What does the article try to imply to the readers?
 A. That people are the destroyers of the environment
B. That there are consequences if we will not stop abusing the environment
C. The we can freely use the resources in the environment
D. That we must boost the industries, especially the paper production

Part IV. Reading and Writing

LITERARY, JOURNALISTIC, AND INFORMATIVE WRITING.
Directions. Read the following excerpts and identify its type. Write L if it is Literary, J if Journalistic and I in
Informative.

31. Applying to college is tough. Getting rejected from college is even tougher. But becoming an adult is all about dealing
with all sorts of challenges, and for most teenagers, college admissions may be their first brush with true rejection
32. Education, the light of our life, A gift of academic rife. Education, the key to a bright and rewarding future,
A glue that joins our dreams like a suture
33. Cyber bullying is also the latest disadvantage of social media. It includes mean text messages or emails, rumors from
the social media, embarrassing videos, pictures and fake profiles.
34. Many students seem to be under the impression that there is a linear path to happiness: Do well in school, then get a
well-paying job, then be happy.
35. It’s important that students themselves are getting involved to combat bullying. They may be the solution because
while bullies may seem like fearless rebels, most often they are troubled and insecure and looking for acceptance.

Part V. Grammar and Writing

A. NATURAL AND INVERTED WORD ORDER OF SENTENCES
Directions. Identify if the sentence is in NATURAL or INVERTED word order, then rewrite each sentence in its
opposite word order provided with the correct capitalization and end punctuation. (2 PTS EACH)

36-37 Into the water went the diver almost without a slash.
38-39. The horse jumped over the hurdle.
40-41. Off the diving board she leaped with a smooth motion.
42-43 At the edge of the board she paused.
44-45. The principal of our high school will be speaking at the assembly.

B. PUNCTUATION MARKS AND CAPITALIZATION

Directions. In an essay, compare and contrast the content, theme, tone, and message of the poems A Psalm of Life by
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and If by Rudyard Kipling. Apply appropriate punctuation marks and capitalization.
Observe correct indention and margins. It must contain at least 5 sentences per paragraph. Write your answer in a
separate sheet of paper. (5 pts)

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“Think little goals and expect little achievements. Think big goals and win big success.” - David J. Schwartz
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION III
TAAL HIGH SCHOOL
Macam St., Taal, Bocaue, Bulacan
English 9
First Periodical Test

Key to Correction

Part I
(A)
1.C
2.D
3.C
4.A
5.D
(B)
6.B
7.D
8.C Part IV
9.A
10.E 31.I

Part II 32.L
(A) 33.J
11.C
12.C 34.L
13.D
14.D 35.J
15.A Part V
16.C
17.C (A) Answers on the rewriting may vary.
18.A
36-37 I - The diver went into the
19.B
20.A water almost without a slash.
21.D 38-39N - Over the hurdle jumped
22.B the horse.
23.B
24.D 40-41. I - She leaped off the diving
25.B board with a smooth motion.
42-43. I - She paused at the edge of
Part III the board.
26.B 44-45. J - At the assembly will be
27.B speaking the principal of our high
school.
28.B
29.C
(B) ESSAY - Answers may vary
30.B

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 ter of your answer.

A. Simile B. Metaphor C.
Personification D. Imagery E.
Hyperbole
F. Alliteration G. Repetition H. Rhyme
I. Onomatopoeia J. Assonance

26. All the world’s a stage/ and all the men and
women merely players
27. Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.
28. Tell me not, in mournful numbers,/Life is but an
empty dream! /For the soul is dead that slumbers,/ And
things are not what they seem.
29. Still, like muffled drums, are beating / Funeral
marches to the grave
30. In the world's broad field of battle, / In the
bivouac of Life, / Be not like dumb, driven cattle
31. Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair./It’s had
tacks in it,/And splinters,/And boards torn up,/And places
with no
carpet on the floor
32. If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster/And
treat those two impostors just the same
33. ..At first the infant,/Mewling and puking in the
nurse’s arms;/ And then the whining school boy..
39. And sometimes goin’ in the dark/Where there
ain’t been no light
40. Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it.