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THIRD PERIODICAL EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 9
S.Y. 2021-2022

NAME:___________________________________ GRADE/SECTION:__________ SCORE:_______ RATING:______

General Instructions:
 Read and understand the questions  Avoid erasures.
carefully.  Using pencil is strictly prohibited.

Test I. TRUE OR FALSE. Identify the following statements whether it is TRUE or FALSE. Write True if the
statement is correct and write False if the statement is incorrect. Write your answer on the space provided.
________________1. O. Henry has been recognized as an American writer who was able to present some best
examples of his short story from American Literature.
________________2. Mr. Tunick wrote films used by the federal Government to promote the war effort.
________________3. Magi is a king, or the one who brought gifts to the lord.
________________4. The story of “The Gift of Magi” wrote by Irve Tunick.
________________5. O. Henry wrote “Thje Metal of the Moon”.
________________6. Stifling means hot and can cause difficulties in breathing.
________________7. The most interesting part of the story “The Gift of Magi” is finding out their gifts to teach
other.
________________8. William Sidney Porter was known as “O. Henry”.
________________9. Mr. Tunick was a scriptwriter in the developing television industry.
________________10. William Sidney Porter was born on September 11, 1682.

Test II. Identification. Identify the following statements with a correct answer. Write your answer on the space
provided.
a. The Gift of Magi
________________11. He was the husband of Della, whom she loves so much.
________________12. The Lady who buys hair.
________________13. Synonym to the word intoxication.
________________14. The gift brought by Della.
________________15. Synonym to the word prudence.
b. The Metal of the Moon
________________16. He was the one who conducted a chemistry experiment.
________________17. She was the sister of Charlie.
________________18. What does father mean by “indulgent”? Hard? Soft? Easy?
________________19. He is the head of the College Chemistry Department.
________________20. What is one of the crown jewels of Chemistry?
Test III. Multiple Choice: Context Clues are hints in the writing that help you figure out what a word
means. Read each question carefully and choose the meaning of the underlined word. Write the letter
of the correct answer on the space provided.
___21. No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being
made with an internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with internet
connections as well. The internet is truly ubiquitous.
A. It is fuzzy and will bite you C. It costs too much money
B. It is everywhere D. It causes rashes
___22. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
A. An itchy skin condition C. Trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
B. Funny D. With little thought or consideration
___23. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him.
Wouldn’t you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
A. Hitting hard with a heavy tool C. Speaking or writing harshly about
B. Going to too many expensive parties D. Voting for a different candidate
___24. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
A. Held over boiling water C. Unable to chew gum
B. Very old D. greatly admired
___25. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be
an incentive for them to work harder.
A. A reason to do something C. Tax
B. A Small amount of money D. A good job
___26. Most of America’s Founding Fathers did not believe in woman’s suffrage. Only men could vote in
the United States until 1920.
A. Something that causes physical pain C. Skirts that did not cover ankles
B. An early flag D. The right to vote
___27. Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.
A. A drink C. A machine
B. A book D. A cloth
___28. As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young
deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her.
A. Very cold C. Not moving
B. Visible D. Not melted
___29. A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the
troops. What a selfless person she is!
A. Is selfish C. likes to wear scarves
B. Has no name D. Cares more about others than herself
___30. Poor Farmer Chevez labors sixteen hours a day and never has time for a vacation. He deserves
better! Everyone should have at least one day a week for rest and relaxation.
A. Plays B. Eats C. Works D. Unions
___31. It’s not that I’m unfriendly, but sometimes I want to leave society behind and be alone for a
while.
A. People living as members of a group C. The fastest runners
 B. Homes with messy floors D. People who are afraid of Girl Scouts
___32. Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house.
An intruder is someone who intrudes.
A. A paint or repair old buildings C. Go where one is not wanted or doesn’t belong
B. Wear ones shoes on the wrong feet D. Be very noisy

___33. Those scientists want to hear what our professors thinks about their theory because he is the
foremost expert in their field.
A. The first or main one C. Least informed
B. Craziest D. loudest
___34. If you don’t curtail your spending, you will be broke in no time at all.
A. Reduce B. Follow C. Behind D. Buy
___35. No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in
order to succeed.
A. Family B. Useful C. Dangerous D. Secret
___36. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it’s invisible. It will inhibit the
infection’s attempt to spread.
A. Lived in a certain place C. itch or burn
B. Block or slow down D. Help to do something important
___37. Friendship is a priceless thing. If Christ put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer
priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!
A. It has a missing tag C. It has great value
B. It has no value D. It is made out of rice
___38. No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget how hard have worked on this
project.
A. Dare B. Promise C. Act like a donkey D. Forget
___39. When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity.
A. Good looks C. Intelligence
B. Mistakes D. Huge appetite for herbs
___40. Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It’s time to implement it and see if it’s as brilliant
as you claim.
A. Instrument B. Take apart C. Change D. Carry out
Test V. Discussion. Answer the following questions. Be guided with the criteria below.
41-45. Which of the decisions you have made are you passionate about? Why?

46-50. From the story “The Gift of the Magi” what lessons in life did you realize?
Criteria Points
Content 3
Grammar/Correct Usage/Relevance 2
Total 5