ENGLISH 6 ST1 Q1 ver1

Read and understand the statements very well. Circle the letter of your best response.

1. A way of speaking or writing in which the speaker or writer describes things in a new or different way.
A. parts of speech B. figures of speech C. everyday speech

2. It expresses ideas or situations that are opposite or in contrast of what is expected to happen or what is said in mind.
A. irony B. metaphor C. hyperbole D. personification

3. These are exaggerated statements that are almost impossible to believe since they may never happen or exist.
A. simile B. hyperbole C. irony D. personification

4. These are phrases which mean something different from the meanings expressed of the words that are part of it.
A. idiomatic expressions B. hyperbolic statements C. ironic statements

5. Which of the following shows a real scenario inside a classroom?

A. books and erasers flying around C. chairs and tables laughing around
B. teacher talking in front of class

6. My aunt lived in an ice castle in Baguio. This statement is _______.

A. real B. make- believe C. either real or make- believe

7. Our teacher has an undying love for dancing since she was small. From this statement, one can say that
____________________.
A. the teacher died because of dancing C. the teacher never stopped dancing
B. the teacher loved to dance

8. Which statement expresses exaggeration?

A. a woman driving at a speed of 300 km/hour C. an old man slowly crossing the street
B. a baby walking at 12 months

9. I always have butterflies in my stomach whenever I perform on stage. The statement tells us that the person talking
_________.
A. has fear of performing on stage C. has experienced a stomachache
B. has butterflies inside the stomach

10. These are facts that can be proven and can be witnessed or experienced by a person.
A. make-believe images B. real images C. imagination images

Write H if it is a hyperbole and I if it is an irony.

______1. The police station gets robbed by the policemen on duty.

______2. My dad will kill me when he comes home and sees the house in chaos.

______3. I turned the house upside down before finding my new shoes.

______4. A newly- hired pilot was afraid of heights.

______5. He runs faster than the wind.

______6. I can see the germs with my naked eyes.

______7. My dad has iron hands that could lift a ten-story building.

______8. Our teacher gave Elna a 100% grade for failing the test.

______9. I have read the book a hundred times.

______10. The dentist suffers a disturbing toothache.

______11. Old folks attended the baby party.

______12. The man did not sleep for one year while waiting for his wife to come home.

______13. We counted a million times before he blew his candles.

______14. Liza’s wedding day was showered with a heavy rain.

______15. The chicken ate a whole cow.

______16. An engineer can build a mansion for one day.

______17. Babies can run at 6 months.

______18. The fire station got burned down.

______19. The children clapped their hands to the late teacher.

______20. The sun greeted the whole city with a big smile.

Try to find the meaning of the idioms by inferring on how they are used in context.

______1. The class went on bananas when their teacher gave a series of quizzes without discussion.
a. climbed the bananas c. became angry, disappointed
b. became excited d. became monkeys

______2. Her place is neat and clean, everything is in apple-pie order.

a. organized; in good order c. apples are arranged in order
b. apples are in her place d. messy; untidy

______3. Many pupils turned down the invitation for Milo Fun Run.
a. put the invitation on the floor c. went down
b. refused; denied d. turn it upside down

______4. Joshua’s dance moves stand out among the other contestants.
a. stand and go out c. moves to stand on his feet
b. not so good d. to be distinguished; be different

______5. The couple broke off after experiencing a serious problem in their relationship.
a. separated c. sat down and took a break
b. became sick d. ran away

______6. Try your best to bring home the bacon. We will pray for you.
a. buy a bacon c. cook a bacon
b. win the competition d. bring home food

______7. You are barking at the wrong tree. She is not the one who get your book.
a. have a dog c. planting a tree
b. pointing a wrong person d. watering a tree
______8. Teachers are as busy as a bee. They usually extends time doing their tasks.
a. talking like a bee c. as little as a bee
b. doing many things d. as many as a bee

______9. Mary is an apple of her father’s eyes. He gives whatever she needed.
a. beautiful b. kind c. favorite d. love

______10. What is the correct way to write the idiom that means "not very often"?
a. once in a blue moon c. once with a blue moon
 b. once over a blue moon d. once on a blue moon

______11. What is the correct way to write the idiom that means "to change one's life for the better"?
a. turning over a new leaf c. turning onto a new leaf
b. turning under a new leaf d. turning above a new leaf

______12. Today has been a great day. I met all of my goals. I married the love of my life. I feel like I'm on top of the
world. What does the idiom ON TOP OF THE WORLD mean?
a. Someone is very happy.
b. Someone is not feeling good about something.
c. Someone is worried about tomorrow.
d. Someone is not sure what they should do next.

Choose the correct conventions and devices of films used in the scene based on their definitions below.

Lights Blocking Direction Characterization

Acting Dialog Setting Set-up
__________________1. It affects the way an audience responds. This includes facial expressions, body language and
delivery of lines.

__________________2. It is the exchange of spoken words between two or more characters in the film or moving
pictures.

__________________3. It is both the time and geographic location within a film or within a work of film. The setting
helps initiate the main backdrop and mood for a story.

__________________4. It is also called set design. It refers to the creation of a scenery that depicts the “look” or
physical appearance of the set for a film. It is often structured or built-in studios. It can also
be outside locations.

__________________5. It is a convention of films used to create a specific atmosphere. It is a very important aspect
for shaping meaning in films. It can manipulate a viewer’s attitude towards a setting or a
character.

__________________6. It is simply the relationship of the camera to the actors. Essentially, it is the physical
movement of the actors relative to the position of the camera.

__________________7. It is the process of making sure that every component of a movie runs smoothly.

__________________8. It is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of the character. Characterization
is revealed through direct characterization or indirect characterization.