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PRE-TEST IN ENGLISH
GRADE 7 TABLE OF
SPECIFICATION

MELCS ITEM NUMBER NUMBER OF ITEMS

Q1. Supply other words or expressions that
1,2 2
complete an analogy
Q1. Identify the genre, purpose, intended
audience and features of various viewed texts 3 1
such as movie clip, trailer, newsflash, internet-
based program, documentary, video
Q1. Use the passive and active voice
4,5 2
meaningfully in varied contexts
Q1. Use the past and past perfect tenses
6,7,8 3
correctly in varied contexts
Q1. Use direct and reported speech appropriately
9 1
in varied contexts
Q1. Use phrases, clauses, and sentences
10 1
appropriately and meaningfully
Q1. Use appropriate reading strategies to meet
one’s purpose (e.g. scanning, skimming, close 17,18,19 3
reading, etc.)
Q2. Use a search engine to conduct a guided
13,14,15 3
search on a given topic
Q2. Navigate a website using essential features,
16 1
e.g. using headings, links, etc.
Q2. Summarize key information from a text 22,23,25 3
Q2. Transcode information from linear to non-
26,27,28,29 4
linear texts and vice-versa
Q3. Use correct and appropriate multi-media
resources when orally giving information, 11,12 2
instructions, making explanations and narrating
events in personal or factual recounts
Q3. Explain how a selection may be influenced by
21,24 2
culture, history, environment, or other factors
Q3. Cite evidence to support a general statement 37,38,39,40 4
Q4. Discover the conflicts presented in literary
selections and the need to resolve those conflicts 20, 30,31 3
in non-violent ways
Q4. Discover literature as a tool to assert one’s
unique identity and to better understand other 32,34,36 3
people
Q4. Discover through Philippine literature the
need to work cooperatively and responsibly in 33,35 2
today’s global village
 Republic of the Philippines
Region III
DIVISION OF ZAMBALES
BUNGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ENGLISH 7

SY 2023-2024

Name: _______________________________________________ Score: _________

General Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer, unless otherwise specified.

Direction: For Items 1 and 2. Complete the pair of words by choosing the correct word from
the given choices. Refer to the first pair to identify the relationship.

1. huge : big :: : small

A. far B. tiny C. long D. gigantic

2. fur : dogs :: : fish

A. feathers B. fins C. scales D. skin

3. In which genre of viewing does the show “It’s Showtime” belong?

A. variety show B. documentary C. education D. trailer

4. Which of the following is NOT in the active

voice?
A. The old father gives the money to the boy.
B. My brothers threw a small change in a straw hat.
C. The money was given by the old father to the boy.
D. The rich man accused the poor family of stealing the spirit of his family’s food
by smelling it.

5. The rich man accused the poor family of stealing the spirit of his family’s food by
smelling. How will you transpose this sentence into a passive voice?
A. The poor family was accused of stealing by smelling the rich man.
B. The rich man was accused by the spirit of smelling the poor man’s food.
C. The rich man was accused of stealing the spirit of the poor man’s family food
by smelling.
D. The poor family was accused by the rich man of stealing the spirit of his
family’s food by smelling.

Direction: For Items 6-8. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.

6. She confirmed the order, packed in a box, and on time.

A. ship B. ships C. shipped D. shopped

7. Sam thought he to that restaurant before.

A. been B. had been C. has been D. has
8. When Mark cooking, he the radio on.
A. finish, has turn B. finished, had turned
C. finished, had turn D. finishes, turned
9. Which of the following statements is a Direct Speech?
A. “I already ate,” said Bea.
B. John told Cris to go home.
C. Riza mentioned that her classmate is crying.
D. Tanya said that Cherry is getting sick of her boyfriend.

10. Which of the following is a phrase?

A. At the park
B. Jenny loves singing
C. We were discussing about COVID-19
D. Justine wanted to talk to his classmate

11. If you were just simply asked to write about your memorable experience during
quarantine, what resource would you likely use?
A. Text B. Audio C. Video D. Vlog

12. What multimedia resource can best present if you were tasked to discuss and
present the recent count of the vaccinated and unvaccinated?
A. Audio B. Video C. PowerPoint slides D. Text

13. What is the other name for the World Wide Web?
A. computer game B. internet C. hardware D. software

14. The following are needed in using the search engine, EXCEPT?
A. social media account B. browser
C. computer or mobile phone D. internet connection

15. Which of the following is a search engine?

A. Netflix B. Netscape C. Wikipedia D. Google

16. The following are examples of URLs, which is NOT?

A. Google Chrome
B. https://crypto.stanford.edu
C. https://docs.oracle.com
D. https://study.com

17. Totoy is looking at the table of contents of his English book and he is moving his eyes
quickly over the pages headings and titles for clues relevant to the topic his teacher
asked him to do. What technique or style in reading did Totoy use?
A. scanning B. skimming
C. active reading D. detailed reading
 Direction: For items 18-23. Read and understand the excerpt then answer the questions that
follow.

THE GOOD FIGHT

(Excerpt)
Manuel L. Quezon
Before noon of December 12, 1941, I received a telephone call from General Mac Arthur
to inform me that he was sending his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Colonel Huff, to see me on a
very important and urgent matter. I told the General I would see his aid immediately. When
Colonel Huff arrived, he told me that General MacArthur wanted me to be ready on four hours’
notice to go with him in Corregidor. Continue to next page…

I was shocked. I never imagined that I would ever have to take refuge in Corregidor. I
had known for years that the fortress of Corregidor had been built as the last stronghold of the
American forces in the Philippines and a safe refuge for American Governors- General in case
of grave danger. But it had never crossed my mind, that there would ever come a time when I
would have to go to Corregidor. I was no American Governor- General, but the Filipino
President of the Commonwealth.
It is true that while major Grunert was still in command of the Philippine Department,
United States High Commissioner Sayre, in one of the conferences that I held with him and
General Grunert, brought up the question of the evacuation from Manila, in case of necessity, of
both the High Commissioner and the President of the Commonwealth. It was Mr. Sayre’s
opinion that we should be in the same locality. But I made it clear to both Commissioner Sayre
and General Grunert that I felt it my duty to remain in the midst of my people, at whatever risk,
because my presence would help to keep up their morale. General Grunert understood my
feeling and thought it was right. Moreover, nothing was said in the conference to indicate that a
Japanese invasion of the Philippines was a possibility as long as the American flag was still in
the islands.
Source: English Learner’s Material
18. To whom did General MacArthur call on December 12, 1941?
A. Commissioner Sayre C. General Huff
B. General Grunert D. President Quezon

19. Which of the following statements best describes the fortress in Corregidor?
A. It was a fully- furnished mansion.
B. It was the last stronghold of the Japanese.
C. It was the safe refuge of the American Governors-General.
D. It was the evacuation place of the Spaniards during the war.

20. What was the reason why the people of Manila evacuated in the fortress of the
Corregidor?
A. possible war
B. flood brought by the typhoon
C. politics during the Japanese Period
D. famine experienced in the Philippines

21. What type of text did the writer use in telling his story?
A. descriptive B. informative C. narrative D. persuasive

22. How will you describe the narrator of the story?

A. artistic B. classic C. critic D. nationalistic

23. Which of the following elements of a narrative text is shown by this phrase: “before
 noon of December 12, 1941….”?
A. character B. mood C. theme D. setting

Direction: For items 24-25. Read and understand the text then answer the questions that
follow.

There is much to learn from our folk literature. One important insight from the
sayings and stories of our ancestors is the relationship of human beings and nature.
Many myths and legends show how natural forces influence or are influenced by human
17.
actions. The powerfulness of these forces is commonly seen in creation stories. Across
the archipelago, we will find creation stories that highlight gods and goddesses
controlling or working with natural forces. These stories have become part of our
indigenous knowledge.
24. According to the passage, in which story do we usually see the powerful forces of
myths and legends?
A. biblical writings C. creation stories
B. historical stories D. technical writings

25. Which among the choices is NOT stated in the passage?

A. Many myths and legends influenced natural forces
B. Important insights from sayings and stories
C. Relationship of human beings and nature
D. Heroic acts from the epic stories

Direction: For items 26-29. Analyze the graph below and answer the questions that follow.

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Google+Tumblr Tik TokYouTubeFacebook InstagramTwitter

26. Based on the graph, what type of Social Media is most popular among the users today?
A. Twitter B. Tik Tok C. YouTube D. Facebook

27. What type of Social Media are equal in popularity among the users?
A. Google+ and Tumblr B. YouTube and Tik Tok
C. Facebook and Instagram D. Tik Tok and Facebook

28. What Social Media platform has the least number of users?
A. Facebook B. Tik Tok C. Google+ D. Tumblr

29. What conclusions can be derived from the graph?

A. Tumblr is the least popular among Social Media users.
B. Facebook is the most popular among Social Media Users.
 C. There are more Instagram users than Facebook.
D. There are a variety of videos that people watch on Social Media.
Direction: For item 30. Read and understand the story then answer the question that
follows.

Jillian and Kirby chatted and sang cheerfully as they walked in the park. Suddenly a
big scary dog appeared. Kirby quickly climbed a tree. Jillian wanted help but his friend had
already left her. She was very scared because the dog seemed to be a rabid one and could
easily bite and infect her. She thought hard and when the dog came near to her, she lay
very still on the ground and controlled her breath. The dog came to her and smelt her body
all over but the rabid dog just walked away thinking that the lady was dead. Kirby then
came down from the tree when she knew the dog was gone. He asked Jillian scornfully,
“What did the dog tell you?” Then Jillian thought for a while. “The dog told me never to trust
a friend who escapes and leaves you alone when you need him most,” she answered. Then
Kirby realized his mistake and felt sorry for her friend.
30. What is the conflict of the story?
A. Jillian lay on the ground and played dead.
B. Kirby climbed up the tree to save himself.
C. A big scary dog appeared making an attempt to bite the girls.
D. all of the above

Direction: For items 31-36. Read and understand the selection then answer the questions that
follow.

A Global Imperative for the Environment

Maurice Strong
For the past two centuries, the world has been bewitched by the wonders of Science and
Technology. Spreading around the globe, these scientific and technological wonders seem to
offer the key to an insatiable desire for material well-being. But the planet Earth’s economic
growth is at the same time environmentally harmful. Such human activities as products,
energy consumption, and population development have some environmental problems. The
cause-effect relationships of such problems can bring about disastrous conflicts.
A global strategy must be established to head off possible calamities. The
following could be the basis for international cooperation:
1. Recycling techniques alongside patterns of consumption must use up less energy.
2. Techniques of family planning must be improved to be more humane.
3. The policies of industrial corporations and leading practitioners of the world’s
technology must be reshaped so that they positively affect the environment,
resources, and population.
4. The lifestyle of the industrial world must be oriented more toward non-material
satisfactions.
5. Ocean resources must be put under international control.
It is hoped that these suggestions would help make us aware that we have only one
earth and that all humans share both its dangers and its possibilities.
-Adapted

31. From the title of the selection, which of the following shows a prediction of the text?
A. The role of man in its environment
 B. What should be done for the environment
C. Enumeration of the world’s obligation to the environment
D. Recommendation for worldwide attention of the environment

32. Based on the selection, which of the following shows people’s response due to the
success of science and technology?
A. They become individualistic
B. They desire material well-being
C. They desire prestige, wealth, and power
D. They become conscious of scientific advances

33. According to the writer, what should be done with the population increase to help
environmental issues?
A. stopped B. controlled C. promoted D. hindered
34. Which of the following human activities causes harmful effects in the environment?
A. Garbage collection
B. Production of housing units
C. Restaurant management imperatives
D. Manufacture of goods emitting carbon

35. Which is referred to as “Global strategy”?

A. All nations participate in its implementation
B. Underdeveloped countries must adhere to
C. The developed countries have a big voice
D. The poorer countries are helped by the richer ones

36. The writer encourages a “lifestyle-oriented towards non-material satisfaction”. What

does this mean?
A. Being happy with pleasures not involving wealth
B. Going to church and joining church-related activities
C. Just being satisfied with “window shopping,” not necessarily buying
D. No shopping for personal conveniences, like TV and similar gadgets

Direction: For items 37-38. Read and understand the text then answer the questions that
follow.
A normal adult usually has thirty- two teeth. These are classified into four kinds-
the incisors, the canines, the premolars and the molars. The incisors are the four teeth in
front from the upper and lower portion, followed by a pair of canines in the upper and
lower set. Next are two premolars on each side, four from the upper and four in the
lower
, and the last three teeth on each side are called molars. These four kinds of teeth make
up an adult’s thirty- two teeth.
37. What is the main idea in the text?
A. A normal adult usually has thirty- two teeth.
B. Every adult has teeth.
C. There are four kinds of teeth.
D. A person has thirty- two teeth.
38. Which of the following DOES NOT support the main idea of the text?
A. there are four incisors teeth
B. there are pair of canine teeth
 C. there are premolars and molars teeth
D. there are wisdom teeth
Direction: For items 39-40 Read and understand the text then answer the questions that
follow.

SPOTS THE BARN CAT

Spots was a large grey and white cat. Spots lived in a barn on a farm. Spots liked
living in a barn. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There were many mice
for Spots to chase. Best of all, Spots had a soft place to sleep in the corner of the barn.

39. What is the main idea of the given passage?

A. The barn was dirty.
B. Spots was grey and white.
C. Spots often slept outside when it rained.
D. The barn was a good place for Spots to live.

40. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail of the main idea?
A. Spots likes living in a barn.
B. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
C. Spots was a large grey and white cat.
D. There were many mice for Spots to chase.

PRE-TEST IN ENGLISH
 GRADE 7 ANSWER KEY

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. A
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. A
15. D
16. A
17. A
18. D
19. C
20. C
21. C
22. D
23. D
24. C
25. D
26. D
27. B
28. C
29. B
30. C
31. C
32. B
33. B
34. D
35. A
36. A
37. C
38. D
39. D
40. C