INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, THE LANGUAGES

AND THE ACADEME

23 Dr. D. Samonte St., Brgy. 18 San Quirino,
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines 2900

PRELIMINARY EXAM

ENGLISH 7

I. Read and understand the questions and write the LETTER of the correct answer.

1. These are brief instructive expressions that suggest a specific action, behavior or
judgment.
a. Verses c. Traditions
b. Proverbs d. Sayings
2. Proverbs has always been part of the country’s history. When the colonizers came ashore,
they were amazed with theses and translated them to learn our language. Who are these
colonizers?
a. French Missionaries c. English Missionaries
b. Italian Missionaries d. Spanish Missionaries
3. What did the colonizers introduce to the early Filipinos in exchange with their languages?
a. Christianity c. Protestantism
b. Islam d. Hinduism
4. She is considered to be the mother of Philippine Folklore because of her compiled and
edited the most comprehensive collection of proverbs in our country. Who is she?
a. Eugenio Lopez c. Damiana Eugenio
b. Manuel L. Quezon d. Francisco Balagtas
5. Proverbs are commonly written in the form of assertions which have rhyme. Therefore,
Proverbs are _____________.
a. Sung c. Poetic
b. Narrated d. Staged
6. How do we call Proverbs in Filipino?
a. Baybayin c. Bersikolo
b. Panuto d. Salawikain
7. Why do proverbs considered the most essential part in expressing traditions and beliefs in
a community?
a. They prescribe norms, impart lessons and emphasize traditions and beliefs.
b. They advocate life, considering determinants for low life.
c. They uplift the poor in a society that recognizes the rich in power.
d. They only teach about love and kindness.
8. What do you call the Ethnic Groups in Cagayan Valley?
a. Negritos c. Maranaws
b. Ilonggots d. Igorots
9. How do we call the “spirit of kinship and camaraderie” in Filipino?
a. Bayanihan c. Religiosity
b. Hospitality d. Humor
10. While close ties with family is inherited from the Chinese and piety from the Spaniards,
what value do we have recognizable by other country?
a. Crab Mentality c. Bayanihan
b. Colonial Mentality d. Hospitality
11. There are two Languages the country is using, being Filipino and English. However,
every region has its own dialect. What is the dialect in the Ilocos Provinces?
a. Ilocano c. Ilocanense
b. Iloco d. Ilocannia
12. To learn the country’s people is _______________________.
a. To know the people’s government.
b. To know their everyday life.
 c. To know the people’s parents.
d. To know the ancient life.
13. How do we maintain peace and harmony with other Filipinos who have different
religious beliefs, cultures and languages?
a. We should ignore one another.
b. We should have a dividing wall to distinguish the peoples.
c. We should respect one another
d. We should create good relationship with the poor.
14. According to the Maranaws, the world is divided into seven layers. In the second layer, it
is inhabited by short, plump and long-haired dwarfs. They are locally known as
____________.
a. Karibanga c. Nuno
b. Dwende d. Ansisit
15. The layers of the sky have doors guarded day and night by huge mythical birds called
______________.
a. Garoda c. Hippogriff
b. Griffin d. Phoenix
16. Why do Maranaws believe that the angels do not need food?
a. The angels are fed by the birds.
b. The angels are self-sufficient.
c. The angels have magic.
d. The angels have wings to fly.
17. In the Maranaw’s story, the Tree of Life is found in heaven. On each leaf is written the
name of every person living on earth. What happens to the leaf when the person dies?
a. The leaf is ripened, dried and fallen.
b. The leaf is detached from its twig.
c. The leaf is picked by the great Being.
d. The leaf is burned by the demon.
18. The soul of every person is found in tightly covered jars in one section of heaven. This
particular section of heaven is closely guarded by a monster with a thousand eyes and
eight hairy heads. What is the name of this monster?
a. Cyclopes c. Walo
b. Tikbalang d. Kapre
19. In the Maranaw’s Origin of the World, the place where people who barely made into
heaven is lowest layer of heaven. This is similar to the Catholic belief of _____________.
a. Heaven c. Purgatory
b. Hell d. Earth
20. Why do the people, who barely made into heaven, are put into the lowest layer of
heaven?
a. They still have sins to be forgiven.
b. They choose to be in there.
c. They left their families without saying goodbye.
d. They cannot be saints.

II. A. Tell what category the proverb belongs to using DAMIANA EUGENIO’S SIX
CATEGORIES OF PROVERBS.

G – proverbs expressing a general attitude towards life and the laws that govern life
E – ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues and condemning certain vices
V – proverbs expressing a system of values
T – proverbs expressing general truth/observations about life and human nature
H – humorous proverbs
M – miscellaneous proverbs

21. Walang ligaya sa lupa na di dinilig ng luha.

22. Walang utang na di pinagbabayaran.
 23. Ti nasadot a baro, kas karne a nadangro.
24. Huli man at magaling, ay naihahabot din.
25. Ti saan a matimtimek, nauyong no makaunget.

B. Read and understand the following Proverbs and choose the letter of its MEANING.

26. “Aanhin pa ang damo, kung patay na ang kabayo.”

a. The land is dry. c. It is already too late.
b. The grass is poisoned. d. Weather is changing.
27. “Kung may isinuksok, may madudukot.”
a. The value of being thrifty. c. Robbery is a good thing.
b. It is good to preserve foods. d. About loving your wealth.
28. “Ang magalang na sagot, nakakapawi ng pagod.”
a. We do not need answers. c. We always need to be kind.
b. Answering tires us. d. Answer every question.
29. “Ang mabigat ay gumagaan, kung pinagtutulungan.”
a. Helping each other is not needed.
b. We need to be hardworkers.
c. We are lightened by every hard works.
d. Cooperation is needed in every work.
30. “Ang pili nang pili, natatapat sa bungi.”
a. You would get ugly by being c. Respect everyone.
picky. d. Do not do wrong deeds.
b. Do not be picky.

III. A. Determine the SYNONYMS of the following underlined words.

31. The tried to sneak into the movie without paying.

a. Stealth c. Public
b. Sleep d. Surprise
32. The cat suddenly leaps into the air.
a. Run c. Jump
b. Dive d. Fly
33. The Karibanga inhabits the second layer of the earth.
a. Not living c. Hobbies
b. Occupy d. Nomad
34. The nymphs possess certain magical powers.
a. Own c. Want
b. Lack d. Have demon
35. Saints are assigned to the seventh layer or the seat of heaven.
a. Discharged c. Designated
b. Expelled d. Alive

B. Determine the ANTONYMS of the following underlined words.

36. He gets angry if anyone challenges his religious beliefs.

a. Perception c. Idea
b. Faith d. Truth
37. The blue whale is a colossal animal.
a. Large b. Big
 c. Little d. Huge
38. Day and night, it is guarded by mythical birds called garods.
a. Fictitious c. Existing
b. Ideal d. Invented
39. Tribal communities can be found scattered across the archipelago.
a. Crowded c. Smattered
b. Sprinkled d. Distributed
40. The piousness comes from the Spaniards who introduced Christianity.
a. Faithfulness c. Commitment
b. Infidelity d. Dedication

IV. SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT.

DIRECTION: Read the following sentences and determine the ERROR and write its
corresponding LETTER. Shade letter E if there is NO ERROR.

41. Ritual and magic are common elements in myths. No Error.

A B C D E
42. Each man and woman is controlled by a powerful being in many myths. No Error.
A B C D E
43. Every deity have its own magical powers as super beings. No Error.
A B C D E
44. Every myth and legend have some of the unique features. No Error.
A B C D E
45. Somebody is shown as more powerful in creation stories. No Error.
A B C D E
46. The gods nor the goddess play favorite among the humans. No Error.
A B C D E
47. Many of the themes in myths were used already in movies. No Error.
A B C D E
48. All myths is regarded as stories from oral tradition. No Error.
A B C D E
49. Neither a myth nor a legend explains every details the full nature of creation. No Error.
A B C D E
50. Either historian or mythologist are coming to the lecture tomorrow for seminar. No Error.
A B C D E

Prepared by:

Mr. JULIUS U. BALDIVINO

Subject Teacher

Checked by:

Mrs. EVELYN RAMEL

School Principal