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ENGLISH 7
Diagnostic Examination
S.Y. 2022-2023

Name: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ________________

Test I. Directions. Read the questions carefully. Select and underline the letter of the correct answer from
the choices given.

1. Words that have opposite in meaning.

a. Antonym b. Synonym c. Assonance d. Subordination

2. It is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun.

a. Verb b. Adjective c. Adverb d. Noun

3. This word are sounds alike?

a. homonyms b. homophones c. homographs d. imagery

4. This word has the same spelling and pronunciation but differ in meaning.
a. homonyms b. homographs c. homophones d. rhyme

5. It is a group of words that expresses a complete thought or idea.

a. verb b. sentence c. phrase d. verb phrase

6 . Persons or animals which take part in the story.

a. characters b. plot c. setting d. climax

7. Place and time where the story happened.

a. character b. setting c. plot d. climax

8. The main idea of the story.

a. theme b. character c. setting d. plot

9. What section of a newspaper where we can find the news on sports event?
a. classified ads b. sports page c. obituary d. entertainments

10. What kind of print media which give factual information on what is happening here or abroad?
a. magazine b. pamphlet c. newspaper d. television

Test II. Directions. Read the sentences carefully. Choose the appropriate verb which agrees with the
subject.

11. Mathematics ____my favorite subject.

A. is B. are

12. Several students____ carefully to the discussion of the teacher.

A. listen B. listens
13. Christian and his friends _____for a trip to Palawan.
A. go B. goes
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14. He ______ the truth at the court.
A. tell B. tells
15. Each of the teacher ______ their lessons.
A. prepare B. prepares

Test III. Directions. Identify if the underlined words are homonyms, homographs, homophones. Write
your answer on the space provided.

16. The bee in that tree can be so very dangerous when disturbed.
A. homonyms B. homographs C. homophones
17. Please record the event as they try to beat the world record.
A. homonyms B. homographs C. homophones
18. The driver turned left and left the main road.
A. homonyms B. homographs C. homophones

Test IV. Directions. LITERAL OR FIGURATIVE. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

19. Eddie saw his sister as a thorn on his side-something which should be plucked.
A. Literal B. Figurative
20. Eddie’s feeling towards his sister could be compared as an overheated kettle.
A. Literal B. Figurative
21. Centipede often scare people because of how they look.
A. Literal B. Figurative

Test V. Directions. Choose the determiner that will best complete the sentence.

22.____ teacher told the students to come early tomorrow.

A. Their B. The C. A
23.____ apple was given to the children for their reward.
A. A B. An

Test VI. Directions. Choose the correct WH-question to complete the thought of the following sentences.

24. ______do you sleep early?

A. Why B. Where
25. ______ book is this?
A. Whose B. Whom
26. ______ your father?
A. Who B. Whose

Test VII. Directions. Choose the adjective that the word being modified.

27. The gorgeous girl captured his attention.

A. gorgeous B. girl C. captured
28. I see the green leaves of the trees.
A. see B. green C. trees
29. My blue scarf was left at home.
A. blue B. scarf C. left
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30. The day was hot and sticky.
A. hot B. sticky C. day

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ENGLISH 8
Diagnostic Examination
S.Y. 2022-2023

Name: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ________________

DIRECTIONS: From the alternatives given, write the word which best fits the meaning of the sentence.
1. His wide ___________________ of political affairs makes him a good speaker.
(A) insight (B) discussion (C) knowledge (D) details

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2. The fire which gutted the building and claimed many lives are described as a _______________________ incident.
(A) disastrous (B) tragic (C) frightening (D) terrible

3. The whole class was listening _________________ to the teacher’s address.

(A) actively (B) peacefully (C) punctually (D) attentively

4. We have made every effort to dissuade her but she is ____________ to go.
(A) compelled (B determined (C) forced (D) persuaded

5. You should write a letter of _________________ to your neighbour for the damage your dog did to his garden. (A)
complaint (B) concern (C) apology (D) condolence

6. We have invited a group of singers to _______________ our guests at the party.

(A) cheer (B) applaud (C) praise (D) entertain

7. In spite of your objection, I shall ________________ my field of study.

(A) pursue (B) proceed (C) engage (D) curtail

8. The _______________ winds increased their speed during the night and caused damage.
(A) great (B) plenty (C) severe (D) big

9. It is better to complete this job than to _______________ it for tomorrow.

(A) cancel (B) adjourn (C) postpone (D) leave

10. He was so_________________ that he would have little difficulty, that he did not prepare himself for the
consequences.
(A) secure (B) certain (C) proud (D) eager

Sonny Boy lifted the lid of his desk cautiously and peered at the big ripe mango which was resting on his reading
book. There was a great gnawing in his stomach as he had not eaten since lunch-time and it had been only split pea
soup with two dumplings in it. That was since 12.30 p.m. He wondered if he dared take two quick bites before Mr
Callender returned from the toilet. He put out his hand to take it then drew it away again. It was too big a risk he
decided. The juice would be all over his fingers and, besides, Mr Callender would smell it. It was a quarter to five. He
would wait until five, when he hoped Mr Callender would let him go home. He bit another piece from the pencil he
was holding and his eyes wandered listlessly round the room and finally fastened on the open door before him from
which Mr. Callender’s plump figure would emerge at any moment. He was writing an essay on ‘Birds’ and there
seemed so little he could say. He did not know many birds anyway. There was only the blackbird and the sparrow, and
perhaps seagulls. Why couldn’t Mr Callender give him a composition on something he knew about – crabbing, for
instance? He could write pages about that. His mind was brought back abruptly to the present as Mr. Callender
appeared. ‘Finished yet? You don’t have to take the whole evening to write one piece of composition.’ ‘Yes sir,’ he
said. He had only written six lines which were really only a list of the few birds he knew, and some like the
nightingale and the swallow that he had read about. It was better to get it over though. To wait longer was only to
prolong the agony.’ ‘Bring it here!’ He rose slowly and pushed back the chair with his right calf. It escaped harshly
and tottered for a moment, before it crashed to the floor. ‘Put some life in you, boy. That’s all you can do. This can
liven you up, you know,” and he stretched out his hand towards the leather strap which remained either curled up like
a lazy snake on his desk, or hung languorously from his shoulder. No one would suspect that there was such a deadly
sting in its tail.

11. The story is mainly about

A) eating in class.
B) Sonny Boy’s problems.
C) Sonny Boy’s fear for Mr Callender
D) preparing for examination.
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12. Eating the mango was a big risk because

A) Mr Callender would have smelt the juice.
B) Mr Callender was a strict teacher.
C) Mr Callender had gone to the toilet.
D) Mr Callender did not like the fruit.

13. From the passage you can tell:

A) Mr Callender did not like to use the strap.
B) Sonny Boy was very afraid of Mr Callender.
C) There was no tension in Mr Callenders classroom.
D) Mr Callender was an expert teacher.

14. The word ‘cautiously’ means:

A) quickly B) carefully C) quickly D) suddenly

Give the correct word: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
15. There was agreement _______________the captain and the coach.
A. between B. among
16. The students argued_____________themselves about the rules of the school.
A. between B. among
17. My aunt shared her money______________her husband, her nephew and her brother.
A. between B. among
18. The teacher will share the pencils_________________the students in his class.
A. between B. among
19._________________you and me, we share the same thoughts about our new principal.
A. between B. among

DIRECTIONS: From the alternatives given, choose the word which best fits the meaning of the sentence.
20. This is a long and dangerous journey, so you have to choose the most __________ people.
(A) intelligent (B) hostile (C) robust (D) frail 11

21. If you _______________ this matter carefully, you are certain to discover the culprit.
(A) investigate (B) cross-examine (C) extract (D) solve

22. I think you are very ______________ to have simple, honest people in your company.
(A) fortunate (B) patient (C) skilful (D) old-fashioned

23. Your information is so incorrect that it will _______________ your friends.

(A) risk (B) plague (C) mislead (D) challenge 26. If all your facts are _________________ then I see no reason why
your marks will be poor.
(A) accurate (B) simple (C) puzzling (D) unclear

24. When his father died, James __________________ most of this wealth.
A) donated (B) contributed (C) inherited (D) discarded

DIRECTION: Some of these sentences are correct and some have an error in them. No sentence has more than one
error and the error is underlined and lettered. When you find an error, write the letter which shows the error. If there is
no error, circle NE.

25. None of my classmates is capable of good work and good sportsmanship.

A B C NE
26. Everyone is of the opinion that the conflict has been resolved between you and I.
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A B C NE
27. Although everyone was notified to vacate the premises it has still two boys in the building.
A B C NE
28. Occasionally the normal schedule of events at the conference are changed.
A B C NE
29. Sometimes I sit and wander why today’s youth are so addicted to drugs.
A B C NE
30. None of my classmates is capable of good work and good sportsmanship.
A B C NE

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ENGLISH 9
Diagnostic Examination
S.Y. 2022-2023
Name: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ________________
I.
A. Multiple Choice.
Directions: Read the following questions and decide the best answer from
each item. Encircle the letter of your best answer.

1. Which of the following situations call for a casual speech style?

a. delivering an oratorical speech
b. leading a prayer before meal
c. talking to a friend while playing sports
d. leading a prayer before meal

2. This style is private and occurs between or among close family members or
individuals.
a. Casual b. consultative c. intimate d. formal

3. The language used in intimate style may be shared in public.

a. True b. false

4. It is a style used when participants of the conversation have known each

other quite well.
a. Consultative b. intimate c. frozen d. formal
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5. Jargon, slang, or the vernacular language are NOT acceptable in the

casual style.
a. True b. false

B. Directions: Read each statement carefully. Encircle the letter of your choice that
corresponds to your answer.
1. This is formal and polite when asking a permission.
a. could b. may c. can

2. This is less formal used in asking a permission.

a. could b. may c. can

3. ____ you go upstairs? Your mother wants to talk to you.

a. Should b. May c. Can

4. You look very tired by your project. Levi___ I help you?

a. will b. can c. should

5. (To a stranger) _____ I have a look at your photocopied ID’s?

a. Should b. Can c. May

C. Directions: Identify what type of conditional is used in each sentence of

every number. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. If there’s nobody at Roger’s house, he is living alone.
a. Zero Conditional c. Two Conditional
b. One Conditional d. Three Conditional

2. If Roger had asked the woman for money, she would have given him
what he asked for.
a. Zero Conditional c. Two Conditional
b. One Conditional d. Three Conditional

3. If you are Roger, will you do the same thing?

a. Zero Conditional c. Two Conditional
b. One Conditional d. Three Conditional

4. If I was Mrs. Jones, I would do the same thing she does.

a. Zero Conditional c. Two Conditional
b. One Conditional d. Three Conditional

5. If Mrs. Jones gives ten dollars to Roger, she is generous.

a. Zero Conditional c. Two Conditional
b. One Conditional d. Three Conditional

II. Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Use the correct modals of
prohibitions (mustn’t, can’t) in each sentence. Write your answer in the blank.

1. You _________ overcooked the vegetables.

2. You _________ park here, ma’am. The parking lot is full.
3. You can wear shirts but you __________ wear jeans in the pool.
4. You _________ use Mandela’s speech to inspire the youth.
5. You _________ make noise while the session is ongoing.
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III. Directions: Write T if the statement is correct, and F if the statement is wrong.
Write your answer before the number.
_____ 1. „Have to’ and ‘must’ are both used to express obligation or necessity.
_____ 2. „Ought to’ and „should’ express strong obligation.
_____ 3. „Must’ shows that the obligation comes from someone else, not the
speaker.
_____ 4. „Have to’ is usually referring to a rule or law.
_____ 5. 'Must' shows us that the obligation comes from the speaker.

IV. Matching Type

Directions: In this activity you are task to match the Column A to column B.
Read the clauses carefully and try to find the best clause/sentence from
Column B that matches the clause from column A. Write your answer on the
space provided.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
_____1. If you walk under the a. you are nationalistic.
rain, b. you get wet.
_____ 2. If you stay under the sun c. you are strong believer of
for a long time, God.
_____ 3. If you eat fruits and d. you are healthy.
vegetables, e. your skin burns.
_____ 4. If you pray to God every
night,
_____ 5. If you respect the
Philippine flag

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ENGLISH 10
Diagnostic Examination
S.Y. 2021-2022
Name: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ________________
V.
B. Multiple Choice.
Directions: Read the sentence below. Encircle the best answer.

1. A character who develops and grows during the story

a. static character b. round character
c. flat character d. dynamic character

2. An author TELLS what a character looks like, does, and says, as well as how other characters react to him or
her and the reader draws conclusions about the character
a. Indirect Characterization
b. Direct Characterization
c. flat character
d. dynamic character

3. A literary character whose personality can be defined by one,

maybe two traits.
a. static character b. round character
c. flat character d. dynamic character

4. When the author SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the character.
a. Indirect Characterization b. Direct Characterization
c. flat character d. dynamic character

5. A literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or
attitude.
a. static character b. round character
c. flat character d. dynamic character

C. Directions: Read the sentence below. Encircle the best answer(s) that is/are an element of setting.
1. “The moon was shining brightly as the fox slowly crept toward the chicken
coop.”
a. Fox slowly crept
b. Chicken coop

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c. Moon was shining brightly
d. b and c

2. Why is setting important to a story?

a. It tells us about the characters.
b. It lets us know the context of characters’ actions and sets the
mood.
c. It settles the conflict.
d. It helps predict the ending of a story.

3. What is the best way to put setting into a story?

a. Take a picture and copy it into the pages of the story.
b. Use descriptive words and details that create a picture in the
readers’ minds and pull on their senses.
c. Use long words and sentences to make a picture.
d. Describe how the characters look.

4. When should setting be used in a story?

a. Setting should be used in the beginning of the story, when
there are new events in the story line, or when the reader needs
information to understand the plot.
b. Setting should be used at the end of the story to help explain
the resolution.
c. Setting should be used when there are new characters.
d. Setting should be used to help solve the conflict and to show
the climax.

5. Which of the following is not part of a setting?

a. weather
b. time of day
c. the protagonist
d. scenery

D. Directions: Read each question carefully and answer it through writing a

letter before the number that corresponds to your answer.

______1. This usually occurs at the beginning of the story. Characters are
introduced. We also learn about the setting. Most importantly, we are
introduced to the main problem of the story.
a. rising action b. exposition
c. falling Action d. climax

_____2. It is the point of greatest interest or suspense.

a. exposition b. falling action
c. climax d. denouement

_____3. The story comes to a reasonable ending.

a. denouement b. climax
c. exposition d. falling action

_____4. What is the definition of climax?

a. the turning point of the story
b. the struggle between two characters
c. the beginning of the story
d. the point when the conflict is resolved

_____5. Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story?

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a. exposition b. rising action
c. climax d. falling action

E. Directions: Appraising the News article- Real or Fake . Below are situations on dealing the information
gathered. Give the correct/proper reaction on the following. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Father was reading a newspaper while having his morning coffee; he

was stunned on the news that reads, Department of Health (DOH)
yesterday reported 2,434 new coronavirus disease 2019 cases – the
highest in a single day, bringing the total number of COVID-19 infections
in the country to 44,254.
Of the 2,434 cases, 1,147 were fresh cases or test results released to
patients within the last three days, while 1,287 were late cases or test
results released to patients beyond four days.

After reading the news, what father is expected to do?

a. Father intensifies the health protocols in their home like;

handwashing, disinfection, social distancing, and proper wearing of
mask to protect his whole family.
b. Diligently composed the whole news on his Facebook status and post
it publicly.
c. Neglected what he read as it is already the new normal.
d. He shrugged his shoulders because the increase of victims is
expected.

2. Lisa heard from a neighbor that she initially qualified as recipient of the
Social Amelioration Program (SAP), but did not receive the cash
assistance during the actual distribution. What is the most appropriate
action she must make?

a. She posted her rant on her FB wall that the SAP assistance was
corrupted by the DSWD personnel.
b. She kept asking her neighbors why did they qualify for the assistance.
c. She went to the Municipal DSWD office and ask for clarification on
the matter.
d. She went to the nearest local radio station to air out her complaint.

3. A commentator from a local radio station expressed his dismay on the

teachers as they continually receive salary even without classes
because of pandemic.
As an audience of the local radio station, how would you react on what
you heard?

a. Immediately agree to what the commentator said.

b. I would disagree to the commentator because my mother is a
teacher.
c. I would immediately call the commentator and ask him if he got to
at least ask some personnel from the department if the teachers are
relaxed during the pandemic.
d. I would think, and check first the issue aired by the commentator got
his facts correctly.

4. There was a forwarded message in your group chat saying that there is
a definite no classes this school year, no need to enroll. Will you
immediately believe what was sent in your group chat?

a. Yes. Most of the information during the pandemic was sent through
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SMS and private messages, including group chats.
b. Yes. By just observing the trend of increasing cases of COVID-19
positive, it is very possible that there will be no classes.
c. No. I will ask my adviser or any teacher to enlighten me about the
issue.
d. No. It is just another scam from a classmate.
5. The municipal mayor announced that all residents in his locality will
receive I sack rice and groceries as assistance during the pandemic,
however, your family was left out in the list because your parents are all
government workers. What will you do?

a. Argue with those who distributed the goods that the announcement
was different.
b. Look for the actual list of recipients if your family is included
c. It’s okay since my parents are both professional; my family can give
way for those who need more.
d. Politely ask for clarification from the mayor himself/herself

F. Directions: Read the following sentences below. Write C if the sentence

show no biases and prejudices at all, write B if it shows biases and prejudices

then give a brief explanation.

_________1. Bullying and discriminating someone with a disability.
_________2. Posting negative comments in social media about economic
status of a family.
_________3. Not serving someone in a restaurant or retail store because.
of his or her color of skin or race
________ 4. She/he won the contest because one of the judges is his father.
_________5. Hamas kills innocent people because they were singing.
_________6. Teachers favor certain students over others in in grading
final performance or task.
_________7. Not allowing one of your classmates to join your group
because he/she is physically disabled and a waste of time.
_________8. Female teachers give more attention to girls.
_________9. It is sometimes assumed that someone who is physically
disabled is also mentally disabled.
_________10. Jegger was accused of stealing something since he lives
in a squatter area.

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