REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
Baptist Bible Seminary and Institute, Inc.
Basic Education De partment
(formerly BBSI Christian Academy)
Ortigas Avenue Extension, Kaytikling, Taytay, Rizal

2th QUARTER ASSESSMENT

ENGLISH 9

NAME: _________________________________________

GRADE AND SECTION: ___________________________ SCORE: ________________

General Instruction: It is imperative that you carefully read and understand all provided instructions. Adhere
to specified formats in every section of this test. ENCIRCLE the letter of your answer.

Section I: Reading Comprehension

Instruction: Take a moment to read each passage carefully before attempting the accompanying questions. Pay
attention to details, main ideas, and the author's tone. Answer questions based solely on the information
provided in the passages—avoid bringing in external knowledge

In the ever-expanding landscape of social media, cultivating a safe space has become imperative for fostering
healthy online interactions. Establishing guidelines that prioritize respect, empathy, and open-mindedness is crucial in
creating an environment where users feel secure expressing themselves. Moderators play a pivotal role in upholding
these standards, swiftly addressing any form of harassment or discrimination. Furthermore, implementing features like
content warnings and user-friendly reporting mechanisms empowers the community to actively participate in maintaining
the sanctity of the space.

In the realm of social media, constructing a safe space demands a strategic blend of policy, technology, and
community engagement. Initiatives should focus on developing robust content moderation systems, educating users about
responsible online behavior, and implementing transparent reporting mechanisms. Ensuring a safe environment requires
a delicate balance, empowering users to express themselves while curbing harmful activities such as cyberbullying and
hate speech. Collaborative efforts between platform developers, moderators, and users are pivotal in sculpting digital
landscapes that prioritize the well-being and dignity of participants.”

1. What are the key components of a safe social media space?

A. Content creation and viral trends B. Policy, technology, and community engagement
C. Follower count and likes D. Advertising revenue and partnerships

2. Who plays a crucial role in upholding safety standards in an online community?

A. Influencers B. Celebrities C. Moderators D. Advertisers

3. What is the primary focus of content moderation systems?

A. Ensuring a safe and respectful environment B. Encouraging controversial discussions
C. Increasing user engagement D. Promoting viral content

4. How can users actively contribute to maintaining a safe online space?

A. Engaging in online debates B. Ignoring offensive content
C. Reporting harmful activities D. Increasing follower count

5. Why is educating users about responsible online behavior important?

A. To boost platform revenue B. To discourage user participation
C. To limit freedom of expression D. To create a positive online culture

6. What role do transparent reporting mechanisms play in fostering a safe space?

A. Encouraging anonymous attacks B. Discouraging user involvement
C. Empowering the community to report issues D. Hiding offensive content

7. Why is it essential to curb cyberbullying and hate speech on social media?

A. To promote healthy debates B. To protect user anonymity
C. To boost platform competition D. To ensure a safe and inclusive environment
 8. How can a safe online environment positively impact user well-being?
A. By increasing follower count B. By fostering positive interactions
C. By promoting controversial content D. By prioritizing advertising revenue

9. What are the challenges in maintaining a balance between freedom of expression and safety on social media?
A. There are no challenges
B. Balancing diverse perspectives and preventing harm
C. Striking a balance is unnecessary
D. Prioritizing freedom of expression over safety

10. What is the collaborative effort needed to create safe online spaces?
A. Collaboration between platform developers, moderators, and users
B. Solely the responsibility of users
C. Solely the responsibility of platform developers
D. Ignoring the need for collaboration

Section II: General Knowledge

Instruction: Please read each question carefully and consider all the provided options before making your
selection. In vocabulary questions, select the word that best fits the context or conveys the intended meaning.
Be mindful of grammar rules, punctuation, and proper word usage.

11. Identify and explain the grammatical nuances in the following sentence: "The author's use of ellipsis in
the concluding paragraph creates a sense of suspense. How does this rhetorical device contribute to the
overall impact of the text?"
A. It introduces a new character. B. It emphasizes a key theme.
C. It clarifies the plot. D. It provides historical context.

12. Rewrite the given sentence using both a participial phrase and an appositive: "The scientist conducted
experiments on the new compound."

A. Conducting experiments, the scientist explored the properties of the new compound, a
groundbreaking discovery.
B. The scientist conducted experiments, the new compound was fascinating.
C. Conducting experiments on the new compound, the scientist made significant discoveries.
D. Experiments conducted on the new compound revealed its unique properties.

13. In the sentence, "His writing is more succinct than hers," analyze the comparative construction and
justify whether it adheres to the principles of parallelism. If not, propose a revised version that maintains
parallel structure.
A. The sentence is already parallel. B. It should be "more succinct than she."
C. It should be "more succinctly than hers." D. It should be "his writing is more succinct."

14. Combine the following independent clauses into a single complex sentence, making effective use of
subordinate clauses: "She excelled in mathematics. She struggled in English."
A. Excelling in mathematics, she struggled in English.
B. She excelled in mathematics but struggled in English.
C. She excelled in mathematics, despite struggling in English.
D. Struggling in English, she excelled in mathematics.

15. Analyze the theme and tone conveyed in a speech choir presentation. How do the elements of speech,
including intonation, pacing, and emphasis, contribute to the audience's understanding of the theme and
perception of the tone?
A. The theme is conveyed through visual elements.
B. Tone is irrelevant in a speech choir.
C. Speech elements contribute to theme and tone perception.
D. Theme and tone are solely conveyed through written words.

16. Imagine you are tasked with creating an original speech choir composition. What elements would you
incorporate to ensure a dynamic and engaging performance? Justify the inclusion of each chosen
element in relation to the overall impact on the audience.
A. Visual effects and complex choreography
B. Varied vocal dynamics and carefully chosen text
 C. Minimalistic presentation and abstract themes
D. Lengthy monologues and intricate wordplay

17. Reflect on the cultural significance of speech choir in various societies. How does the incorporation of
cultural elements, such as language, traditions, or historical references, enhance the richness and depth
of a speech choir performance?
A. Cultural elements have no impact on speech choir.
B. Cultural elements add complexity and depth to the performance.
C. Cultural references should be avoided in speech choir.
D. Speech choir is universal and transcends cultural influences.

18. Imagine you are editing a complex dialogue between characters. Synthesize the appropriate use of
colons, dashes, and parentheses to convey nuances in the characters' speech patterns and emotions.
Justify each punctuation choice based on the subtleties it adds to the dialogue.
A. Utilize a single punctuation mark consistently.
B. Experiment with various punctuation marks.
C. Avoid punctuation in dialogue.
D. Strategically use colons, dashes, and parentheses for varied impact.

19. Reflect on how punctuation styles vary across different literary genres. Compare the use of punctuation
marks in a poem, a short story, and a technical manual. Discuss how genre-specific punctuation choices
contribute to the unique characteristics of each text.
A. Punctuation is consistent across all genres.
B. Punctuation varies based on the author's preference.
C. Different genres necessitate distinct punctuation styles.
D. Punctuation is irrelevant in literary analysis.

20. Imagine you are tasked with creating an original poetic form. Design a structure that reflects your
unique artistic vision, incorporating specific elements such as rhyme scheme, meter, and stanza
organization. Explain the rationale behind your choices and how they contribute to the intended poetic
effect.
A. Adopt an existing poetic form. B. Experiment with unconventional structures.
C. Structure is irrelevant in poetry. D. Focus solely on rhyme scheme.

Section III: Grammar and Vocabulary

Instruction: Respond to questions with thoughtful analysis, citing relevant evidence from the text to support
your answers. Be aware of literary devices such as symbolism, foreshadowing, and imagery, as questions may
delve into these elements.

21. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the gerund:
A. He enjoys to swim in the ocean. B. He enjoys swimming in the ocean.
C. He enjoys swim in the ocean. D. He enjoys swam in the ocean.

22. Which sentence demonstrates the proper use of a conditional perfect tense?
A. She will have arrived before the party started.
B. She arrives before the party started.
C. She had arrived before the party starts.
D. She arriving before the party started.

23. Identify the sentence that correctly employs parallel structure:

A. She likes to hike, swim, and reading books.
B. She likes hiking, swimming, and reading books.
C. She likes to hike, swimming, and reading books.
D. She likes to hike, swim, and reads books.

24. Which sentence demonstrates the proper use of a relative clause?

A. The woman, whom is my sister, just graduated.
B. The woman, that is my sister, just graduated.
C. The woman who is my sister just graduated.
D. The woman, my sister, just graduated.
 25. Identify the sentence with the correct placement of the adverb "only" for proper emphasis:
A. She only sings on weekends. B. She sings only on weekends.
C. She sings on only weekends. D She sings on weekends only.

26. What is the correct definition of "ephemeral" in the given sentence?” The butterfly's beauty was
ephemeral, lasting only a day.”
A. Lasting a very short time B. Strong and enduring
C. Colorful and vibrant D. Slow and gradual

27. What does "ambivalent" mean in the context of this sentence? “Sarah felt ambivalent about accepting
the job offer due to its demanding nature.”
A. Indifferent B. Confident
C. Enthusiastic D. Mixed feelings

28. Select the correct meaning of "sycophant" as used in the sentence: “The manager grew wary of the
employee who seemed like a sycophant, always seeking approval.”
A. Flatterer B. Rebel
C. Innovator D. Mediator

29. In the given sentence, what does "cacophony" refer to? “The cacophony of honking horns and city
noises filled the air.”
A. Harmony B. Silence
C. Pleasant sounds D. Discordant sounds

30. Select the correct definition of "esoteric" in the given sentence: “The professor's lecture delved into
esoteric theories that were unfamiliar to most students.”
A. Common B. Basic
C. Specialized and understood by few D. Outdated

Section IV: Literature

Instruction: Read the passage carefully before attempting the questions. Answer the questions based only on
the information provided in the passage. Pay attention to details, main ideas, and any supporting evidence in the
text.

If
Rudyard Kipling
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;

If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:

If you can make one heap of all your winnings

And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
 Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,

Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,
And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!

31. What is the central theme of the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling?
A. Love and Romance B. Courage and Resilience
C. Nature and Beauty D. Betrayal and Regret

32. Which literary devices are prominently used in the poem "If"?
A. Simile and Metaphor B. Irony and Satire
C. Alliteration and Onomatopoeia D. Hyperbole and Personification

33. How does the poet depict the qualities of a true leader in "If"?
A. Through arrogance and dominance B. Through humility and perseverance
C. Through deceit and manipulation D. Through impulsiveness and recklessness

34. What role does adversity play in shaping the character described in the poem?
A. It weakens and breaks the character B. It has no impact on the character
C. It tests and strengthens the character D. It makes the character arrogant and prideful

35. How does the poem address the concept of success and failure?
A. Success is solely based on luck
B. Failure is inevitable and should be embraced
C. Success and failure depend on external circumstances
D. Success is achievable through hard work and perseverance

The Gettysburg Address

Abraham Lincoln

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in
Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil
war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a
great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground.
The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or
detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have
thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that
from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of
devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God,
shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not
perish from the earth.

36. What is the main purpose of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

A. To celebrate a military victory B. To criticize the Confederate forces
C. To honor and remember the fallen soldiers D. To declare war on the Southern states

37. Which rhetorical devices are prominently used in the Gettysburg Address?
A. Hyperbole and Personification B. Alliteration and Onomatopoeia
C. Irony and Satire D. Irony and Satire Simile and Metaphor

38. What key idea does Lincoln emphasize regarding the nation in the Gettysburg Address?
A. Military strength and power B. Unity and equality
C. Division and separation D. Economic prosperity and progress
 39. How does Lincoln express the concept of a "new birth of freedom" in the Gettysburg Address?
A. Through advocating for monarchy B. Through emphasizing technological advancements
C. Through the abolition of slavery D. Through promoting economic equality

40. According to Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address, who ultimately determines the success of a nation?
A. The military leaders B. The common citizens
C. The political elite D. The international community

Section V: Writing
Instruction: Pay careful attention to the prompts provided for each essay question, ensuring that your responses
directly address the given topics. Organize your thoughts coherently, constructing a clear introduction, well-
developed body paragraphs, and a concise conclusion. Focus on grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, as
these elements contribute to the overall effectiveness of your writing.

50-60. For 10 points, in an essay of 200 words, write a personal reflection on the importance of self-
worth and the journey to discover and appreciate one's own value. Explore the factors that contribute to a
positive self-image and delve into experiences that have shaped your understanding of self-worth. Consider the
impact of external influences, societal expectations, and personal achievements on the perception of one's
value. Discuss strategies for building and maintaining a strong sense of self-worth, and reflect on the
significance of self-love in fostering personal growth and resilience. Additionally, explore how valuing oneself
contributes to healthier relationships, increased confidence, and overall well-being.

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"Embrace the challenge, trust your preparation, and let your knowledge shine brightly on this examination day!
Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9