Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
LIANGA II DISTRICT
304915 - ST. CHRISTINE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ST. CHRISTINE, LIANGA, SURIGAO DEL SUR

FINAL EXAMINATION in ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

I. Instruction: Select the letter of the best answer from among the given choices.

1. **Which sentence is grammatically correct?**

a. He don't like coffee.
b. He doesn't like coffee.
c. He doesn't likes coffee.
d. He not likes coffee.
2. **What is the correct plural form of "analysis"?**
a. Analyses
b. Analysises
c. Analysees
d. Analysises
3. **Identify the antonym of "benevolent."**
a. Generous
b. Malevolent
c. Kind
d. Altruistic
4. **Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?**
a. The cat is sleeping on the couch.
b. Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
c. She likes tea, but he prefers coffee.
d. Because it was cold, they wore jackets.
5. **What is the correct pronunciation of the word "ubiquitous"?**
a. yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs
b. oo-BIK-wi-tu-us
c. yoo-BI-kwuh-tuhs
d. oo-BIK-wi-tu-iss
6. **Choose the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank: She _____ the book on the shelf.**
a. has put
b. put
c. putting
d. puts
7. **Which of the following is a synonym for "ephemeral"?**
a. Permanent
b. Fleeting
c. Continuous
d. Enduring
8. **What is the main purpose of an abstract in an academic paper?**
a. Presenting key findings
b. Providing background information
c. Describing the methodology
d. Offering personal opinions
9. **Identify the correct possessive form: The dog with the wagging tail is ______.**
a. its
b. it's
c. its'
d. it
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Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
LIANGA II DISTRICT
304915 - ST. CHRISTINE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ST. CHRISTINE, LIANGA, SURIGAO DEL SUR

10. **In a research paper, what section typically follows the introduction?**
a. Conclusion
b. Abstract
c. Literature Review
d. Methodology
11. **Choose the correct preposition: They are interested _____ studying abroad.**
a. in
b. on
c. at
d. by
12. **Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?**
a. The students are studying for the exam.
b. The exam was studied by the students.
c. Studying for the exam, the students felt confident.
d. The teacher explained the lesson.
13. **What is the correct plural form of "phenomenon"?**
a. Phenomenos
b. Phenomena
c. Phenomeni
d. Phenomenums
14. **Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:**
a. The cat, sat on the windowsill.
b. The cat sat, on the windowsill.
c. The cat sat on the windowsill.
d. The cat sat on, the windowsill.
15. **Which of the following is an example of a coordinating conjunction?**
a. Because
b. And
c. However
d. Although
16. **Identify the correct past tense of the verb "to eat."**
a. Eaten
b. Eat
c. Eating
d. Ate
17. **What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?**
a. Provide background information
b. Summarize the conclusion
c. Present the main idea or argument
d. Introduce the methodology
18. **Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The teacher's instructions were ______ to follow.**
a. easy
b. easier
c. easiest
d. easilly
19. **Identify the correct comparative form of the adjective "intelligent."**
a. More intelligent
b. Intelligenter
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Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
LIANGA II DISTRICT
304915 - ST. CHRISTINE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ST. CHRISTINE, LIANGA, SURIGAO DEL SUR

c. Intelligen
d. Intelligentest
20. **Which literary device is used when a word imitates the sound it represents?**
a. Simile
b. Onomatopoeia
c. Metaphor
d. Alliteration
21. **What is the purpose of an appendix in an academic paper?**
a. Presenting key findings
b. Providing additional information or data
c. Summarizing the conclusion
d. Offering personal opinions
22. **Which of the following is a run-on sentence?**
a. I enjoy reading, but my sister prefers watching movies.
b. Although it was raining I decided to go for a walk.
c. The cat sat on the windowsill, and it watched the birds.
d. She likes both chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
23. **Identify the correct spelling of the word meaning "lack of interest or enthusiasm."**
a. Apathy
b. Apathhy
c. Appathy
d. Apathie
24. **Choose the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank: They _______ in the park last Sunday.**
a. plays
b. play
c. playing
d. played
25. **In an academic paper, what does the term "citation" refer to?**
a. A mark or symbol
b. A reference to a source of information
c. A topic sentence
d. A concluding statement
26. **Identify the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: She is allergic to peanuts, ______ she loves peanut
butter.**
a. so
b. and
c. but
d. or
27. **Which of the following is a primary source of information in research?**
a. Encyclopedia
b. Textbook
c. Interview transcript
d. Review article
28. **What is the main purpose of an expository essay?**
a. Tell a story or narrate an event
b. Persuade the reader to accept a point of view
c. Explain or inform about a topic
d. Express personal opinions
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Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
LIANGA II DISTRICT
304915 - ST. CHRISTINE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ST. CHRISTINE, LIANGA, SURIGAO DEL SUR

29. **Identify the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank: The children ______ happily in the playground.**
a. plays
b. play
c. played
d. playing
30. **What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?**
a. Expresses action or state of being
b. Joins words, phrases, or clauses
c. Modifies a noun or pronoun
d. Indicates strong emotion
31. **Which of the following is an example of an adverb?**
a. Beautiful
b. Quickly
c. Book
d. Jumped
32. **Identify the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank: She _____ to the store yesterday.**
a. go
b. goes
c. going
d. went
33. **What is the purpose of an introductory paragraph in an essay?**
a. Summarize the conclusion
b. Present the main idea or argument
c. Provide additional information
d. Introduce the methodology
34. **Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The student received an _______ for her outstanding
performance.**
a. A
b. An
c. The
d. Some
35. **Identify the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank: The cat _______ on the windowsill for hours.**
a. lays
b. laying
c. lies
d. lye
36. **Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?**
a. The wind whispered through the trees.
b. The sun is a golden ball in the sky.
c. He runs as fast as a cheetah.
d. Time is a thief in the night.
37. **Identify the correct spelling of the word meaning "having a lack of something."**
a. Defecit
b. Deficit
c. Deficite
d. Defisit
38. **Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:**
a. The car is parked in the driveway, it needs repairs.
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Department of Education
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LIANGA II DISTRICT
304915 - ST. CHRISTINE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ST. CHRISTINE, LIANGA, SURIGAO DEL SUR

b. The car is parked in the driveway it needs repairs.

c. The car is parked in the driveway and it needs repairs.
d. The car is parked in the driveway it needs repairs.
39. **Identify the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank: The students _______ when the teacher entered the
room.**
a. talks
b. talk
c. talking
d. talked
40. **In a research paper, what does the term "peer review" refer to?**
a. Evaluation by classmates
b. Assessment by experts in the field before publication
c. A review by the author's supervisor
d. Personal reflection on the research process
41. **What is the purpose of the conclusion in an essay?**
a. Present the main idea or argument
b. Summarize key points and provide a final perspective
c. Introduce the topic
d. Provide background information
42. **Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The scientist made an ______ discovery.**
a. Important
b. Importent
c. Impotant
d. Importand
43. **Identify the correct spelling of the word meaning "the ability to speak or write well."**
a. Eloquence
b. Elloquence
c. Elokence
d. Elequence
44. **Which of the following is an example of an infinitive phrase?**
a. Running in the morning is refreshing.
b. To read a good book is my favorite pastime.
c. She swam across the lake.
d. The cat slept soundly.
45. **Identify the correct comparative form of the adjective "far."**
a. Farest
b. Farther
c. Farter
d. More far
46. **What is the purpose of a literature review in a research paper?**
a. Present key findings
b. Summarize the conclusion
c. Provide background information on existing research
d. Introduce the methodology
47. **Choose the correct preposition: The cat is hiding ______ the bed.**
a. under
b. over
c. in
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Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
LIANGA II DISTRICT
304915 - ST. CHRISTINE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ST. CHRISTINE, LIANGA, SURIGAO DEL SUR

d. on
48. **Identify the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank: They _______ the exam yesterday.**
a. has passed
b. passed
c. passing
d. pass
49. **What is the purpose of an acknowledgments section in an academic paper?**
a. Summarize key findings
b. Provide additional information
c. Express gratitude for support and assistance
d. Introduce the topic
50. **Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The teacher gave ______ a challenging assignment.**
a. we
b. us
c. our
d. ours

**Answers:**

1. d. All of the above

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Department of Education
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LIANGA II DISTRICT
304915 - ST. CHRISTINE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ST. CHRISTINE, LIANGA, SURIGAO DEL SUR

2. c. Long-term planning
3. c. Internal strengths and weaknesses, external opportunities and threats
4. b. Shaping employee behavior and attitudes
5. c. Recruitment and employee relations
6. c. Continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
7. b. A structure with few hierarchical levels and wide spans of control
8. a. Planning
9. b. Identifying training needs and career development opportunities
10. b. Decisions made in routine, repetitive situations
11. b. Communicating the organization's purpose and values
12. c. Transformational leadership
13. b. The number of employees a manager supervises
14. c. Monitoring and evaluating performance
15. c. Upward communication
16. c. Continuous improvement and change for the better
17. b. Contracting external companies to perform certain functions
18. c. Expectancy Theory
19. b. Organizing
20. c. Tracking project progress and timelines
21. a. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound
22. c. Employees report to multiple managers
23. a. The central skills and capabilities of an organization that provide a competitive advantage
24. a. Identifying potential risks and preparing responses
25. c. Strict adherence to rules and regulations
26. b. Coordinating resources and tasks to achieve project goals
27. c. Abraham Maslow
28. c. Customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
29. c. Estimating project duration and sequencing of activities
30. a. Continuous improvement and change for the better
31. c. Production
32. b. Long-term planning and vision setting
33. a. Enterprise Resource Planning
34. c. Referent power
35. b. Measuring and monitoring performance from various

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Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
LIANGA II DISTRICT
304915 - ST. CHRISTINE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ST. CHRISTINE, LIANGA, SURIGAO DEL SUR

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. A
15. C
16. A
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. B
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 PRINT MEDIA
 BROADCAST MEDIA
 NEW/ DIGITAL MEDIA
 MOVIES
 VIDEO GAMES
26 – 28
 INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
 LIBRARY
 INTERNET
29 – 33
 FOLK OR TRADITIONAL MEDIA
 GATHERINGS & SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
 DIRECT OBSERVATION
 RECORDS ( WRITTEN, CARVED, ORAL)
 ORAL INSTRUCTION
34 – 38
 RELIABILITY
 ACCURACY
 VALUE
 AUTHORITY
 TIMELINESS
39 – 40
 GENERAL ENCYCLOPEDIAS
 SUBJECT ENCYCLOPEDIAS