Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION X
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF OROQUIETA CITY
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

QUARTER 3
FIRST SUMMATIVE TEST
ENGLISH 9
(RADIO-BASED INSTRUCTION)
NAME: __________________________________________________________ SCORE: _______________
GRADE/SECTION: _______________________________________________ DATE: _________________
LC: Differentiate biases from prejudices.

Directions: Identify the biases in the text through answering the following questions below. Encircle the letter
of your answer.

For nos. 1-2:

Every food processor must own a food processing machine. This invention was now being used by mostly vegetarians,
compared with half that number a couple of years ago. Vegetarians rarely have a weight problem since most
vegetables are low in calories and contain a little to no fat. They do not suffer a build-up of cholesterol in the
bloodstream as they grow older. Some doctors have suggested a link between vegetarianism and longevity. As
Americans become more health-conscious, vegetarianism will certainly become more popular.

1. What is the text all about? It is all about _______________.

A. becoming an American. B. becoming a vegetarian.
C. eating healthy foods. D. owning a food processor.

2. The author shows bias for __________.

A. avoiding cholesterol B. eating “health foods”
C. becoming a vegetarian D. eating more vegetables

For nos. 3-4:

The entire so-called science of parapsychology is simply a clever fraud. The attention of parapsychologists is focused
on false claims that fall outside the bounds of normal human experience, including extrasensory perception. These
parapsychologists know as much about real science as the town drunk. In truth, their experiments have been shown to
be impossible to replicate, which is a fundamental qualification for a science.

3. The text is talking about __________.

A. experimentation B. human experience
C. parapsychologist D. science
4. The author shows bias against __________.
A. experimentation B. parapsychologist
C. scientists D. the town drunk

For nos. 5-6:

Russia is certainly a strong military power; it now has nuclear power to destroy the entire world. It is not the only
country that has the capacity. The threat of nuclear war affects all of us.

5. Does the author show bias in the text?

A. maybe B. never
C. no D. yes
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6. The author seems biased against __________.

A. the world B. nuclear arms
C. other countries D. Russian military power

For nos. 7-8:

An independent insurance agent works directly for you, not for a large, anonymous organization. The agent must
provide you with the best policy at the lowest price if he is to remain in business. The agent’s job is to help you find
policy that suits your needs. This may cover your life, health, home, or automobile. Independent insurance agents are
free to recommend the best policy, regardless of the insurance company provides.

7. What is the main topic of the text?

A. the best policy B. works of an agent
C. insurance company D. anonymous organization

8. The author shows bias in favor of _____________.

A. avoiding low-cost insurance policies
B. using an independent insurance agent
C. selecting an insurance policy on your
D. buying insurance from a well-known own company

For nos. 9-10:

Citizens of the Lawn Park area look with alarm at the diabolical plot to change a beautiful spot into a baseball park.
If this malicious plan is carried out, the lovely trees in the park will be chopped down. Values of the property within
the area will drop sharply as the park fills with the filth and debris of the bulldozers and other equipment. Later the
shrieks of the young ruffians who take over the park will destroy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Obviously
no one cares about the poor citizen who has slaved to pay his home and to keep up with his taxes.

9. In this passage, the author shows bias against __________.

A. more trees in the park B. a baseball field in the park
C. homeowners and taxpayers D. citizens of the Lawn Park area

10. Which of the following is considered when you examine biases in a text?
A. topic and main idea B. opinions expressed
C. author’s attitude D. All of the above.

II. Complete the table below by differentiating the biases and prejudice in terms of definition. Choose from
the box the appropriate answers for each item. Write the letter only. (Refer to Episodes 1 & 4)

A. It is a negative attitude, emotion, or behavior towards individuals based on a prejudgment about those
individuals without having any prior knowledge or experience.
B. It. comes from a deep psychological need where people who aren't comfortable with ambiguity are
prone to make generalizations about others.
C. It. leads us to avoid information that may be unwelcome or uncomfortable, rather than investigating
the information that could lead us to a more accurate outcome.
D. It is an attitude, belief or feeling formed without adequate prior knowledge, thought, or reason.
E. It is the human tendency to make systematic errors in judgment or when making decisions based upon
certain thinking, thoughts, or preconceived notions.

F. It can be based on a number of factors including sex, race, age, sexual orientation, nationality,
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF OROQUIETA CITY
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

DEFINITIONS

BIAS PREJUDICE

11. 16.

12. 17.

13. 18.

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15. 20