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English Red Room
“Noun in a sentence occurs before the verb phrase; after a transitive verb; after a linking verb;
after a preposition; and after another noun or noun phrase.
a. Noun placement
b. Distribution
c. Grammatical pattern
d. Syntax
2. Which of the function words in the following sentence is NOT used to signal a noun?
My sister in New York likes to spend vacation in the Philippines this summer.
a. my
b. in
c. to
d. this
4. Which of the following is the competency you develop in the domain of viewing
comprehension?
a. Use appropriate idiomatic expression in a variety of ways
b. Note the changes in volume, projection, pitch and stress
c. Give the meaning of signs and symbols
d. Differentiate literary writing from academic writing
5. When working with presentation software in a stage production, which do you observe?
a. Read very well the slides
b. Use various forms of animation to ensure audience attention
c. Use blank screen when you need to pause
d. Place the computer where everything could be seen by the audience
6. A teacher who wants to conduct an intensive drilling of basic sentence pattern should
_________
a. assign pair work
b. explain grammar rules
c. demonstrate the lessons
d. do pattern practice
7. Which process do you teach your students when you ask them to analyze the title of the story
and the illustrations to help them initially grasp the meaning of text?
a. foreshadowing
b. predicting
c. previewing
d. critiquing
8. Which of the following words are inflected?
I. singing
II. stolen
III. nasal
IV. neighborhood
V. angry
VI. oxen
a. I, II and IV only
b. I, III, IV and V only
c. I, II, IV and VI only
d. I, II, III, IV, V and VI
11. Which is the BEST interpretation of this metaphorical line.. The car is a glutton for gasoline".
D. High expensive for fuel gas.
12. The sentence "Give me a cup of blended coffee." is best classified as/an
C. Direct illocutionary
13. A maxist interpretation of "waiting for godot" by Samuel Beckett would probably focus on.
C. The power imbalance in the relationship of the characters.
14. An English language learner is at an advanced stage of English language acquisition. This
phenomenon can best explained as ___________.
C. Fossilization of interlanguage structures.
16. An ESL is designing a listening learner for a seventh -grade English language.Which of the
following guidelines should the teacher follow in order to align the lesson with the
comprehensible input hypothesis?
Ans: Choose an aural selection that is slightly above the students comprehension level.
19.At the border of two countries, there is a port where fishermen work.The fishermen do not
work the same language, so they communicate using one that has been invented but only for
the purpose of trade. This scenario most accurately describes which of the following types of
language?.
Ans: Pidgin
20.If you want your lesson the story of Biag ni Lam- Ang to become interesting and to establish
a connection to your students personal lives, which do you?
Ans: Let him compose their own climax of the story.
21. Which is experienced by a learner when he is unable to recall the name of an object instead
reasons that is the "tip of his tongue"
Ans: Anomia
22. Central to the teaching of Hinduism is karma which includes actions, intentions, and
consequences. This is a recurring theme in Indian Literature like Sakuntala. Karma revealed
itself in this play when ___________
a. Bharata took Dushyanata to his mother Sakuntala
b. A fisherman found a ring in the fish belly.
c. Durvasa cursed Sakuntala from failing to greet him properly
d. Dushyanta failed to recognize Sakuntala as his wife
23. Virtually all languages have contrasts such as singular versus plural and past versus non-
past. These contrast are often marked at the help of _____
a. dissimilate
b. conversion
c. derivation
d. inflection
24. Which of the following does not serve as the legal basis for the Enhanced Basic Education
Curriculum (K to 12)
a. RA 10533
b. 1987 Philippine Constitution
c. Bilingual Education Policy
d. Kindergarten Act
26. If you translate a text and at the same time verbalize as much thought as possible, which
method do you use?
a. thought processing
b. cognitive processing
c. read aloud
d. think aloud
27. The teacher asks the children to read with expression, she also reminds them that they don’t
need to stop between each word, they should read as quickly as they comfortably can she
cautions them , however, not to read so quickly that thy leave out or misread a word. The
teacher knows the important of reading fluency are ________
a. speed , accuracy and comprehension
b. cohesion, rate and prosody
c. understanding, rate and accuracy
d. rate, accuracy and prosody
29. Below is an example of lead which may be found in the following EXCEPT
Aside from police officers, ordinary workers nationwide may also enjoy a much-needed salary
increase before the year ends.
ANS. EDITORIAL
35. Provide some simple examples of the thematic roles. Which sentence DOES NOT show
them?
ANS. THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PRACTICED AT BF VILLAGE
36. The school board adopted new regulations Tuesday that will affect all students and parents.
What is the problem with this lead?
Ans: It is too general and lacks specific details.
39. Why is Mrs. Benet so determined to arrange a good marriage for her five daughters?
Ans: marrying them off to good families means financial security for them.
42. Which type of language curriculum in which “informing, agreeing, apologizing, requesting,
etc.” may be given importance?
a. situational
b. functional
c. skill-based
d. structural
43. Which method does a teacher use when she emphasizes the integration rather than
separation of skill and allows the language function and forms to interplay?
a. communicative
b. immersion
c. direct
d. audio-lingual
44. When you teach students to use pleasant words instead of those with distasteful or
offensive effect like the “grim-reaper” for death and “crossing-over” for dying, you are teaching a
lesson on _____
a. existentialism
b. localization
c. euphemism
d. contextualization
46. Which of the following theoretical principles may require a teacher to first talk about the
author, and the tradition to which the literary text belongs?
a. Feed the text
b. Read the text
c. Enhance the text
d. Enjoy the text
47. The teacher who plans to teach Carl Sandburg’s and Walt Whitman’s famous poems should
first introduce which of the following?
a. Blank verse
b. Ode
c. Narrative
d. Free verse
51. The speaker should change the language to the needs of a listener or based on the demand
of the situation like the given example EXCEPT for ___________.
a. Sophisticating the language by using high level terminologies for learners
b. Talking differently to a baby than to an adult
c. Speaking differently in a classroom than the playground
d. Giving background information to an unfamiliar listener
52. The goal of this type of assessment is to promote an ongoing feedback that can be used by
instructors to improve their teaching and for the students to improve their learning.
a. Summative
b. Diagnostic
c. Formative?
d. Objective
53. What theoretical model of the reading process would enjoin a teacher to give focus on the
learner’s background knowledge, learner’s interests, and whole meaning?
a. Bottom-up
b. Top-down
c. Interactive
d. Transactional
54. Which among the following does NOT represent the concept of washback?
a. A test may influence what teachers teach and how they teach their students
b. The extent to which the introduction and use of a test influence language learners
c. What is tested does not affect what is taught
d. It is the connection between testing and learning
56. “Poetry should glorify God, promote religious values, enlighten readers and help people to
become Christians.” Whose literary theory is this?
ANS. JOHN MILTON
58. What is the literary theory or approach that the teacher is using as her basis for teaching a
poem using the following written objectives?
I. Determine the figurative speech to convey meaning.
II. Identify the symbols used in the poem
III. Explain the theme of the poem
ANS. AMERICAN NEW CRITICISM
60. Which national policy describes the level of educational qualification outcomes?
ANS. PHILIPPINE QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK (PQF)
63.Teacher Fely imposes copious rules and paradigms to students rather than letting them
discover the rules. She view language learning as ______
ANS. DEDUCTIVE
64. The following are elements of HAIKU EXCEPT
ANS. IAMBIC PENTAMETER
65. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of using the results of an
informal reading inventory to reading instruction?
ANS. DETERMINING THE INDEPENDENT, INSTRUCTIONAL, FRUSTRATION READING
LEVEL OF EACH STUDENT.
66. On levels of reading comprehension, which involves the understanding of information stated
directly in the text?
ANS. LITERAL
68. Which literary movement considers natures as its subject, being the source of enjoyment
and knowledge?
ANS. ROMANTICISM
70. Which of the following language learning theories emphasizes student -centered and
project-based learning?
*B. Constructivism
72. The primary thing to be taken into account by teacher in formulating objectives of the lesson
is:
*C. Consideration for SMART
73. Teacher Reyes wants students to use a metacognitive strategy before listening to text.
Which should her students do?
*B. Check for difficult words
74. For remedial language learners, which should be the next to learn to be able to expand
understanding of the English language?
A. Organizing sentences into paragraph.
75. You plan to adapt instructional materials for your class. Which of the following do you
consider?
*B. Ensuring students' performance in achievement texts
76. In teaching Shakespeare's tragedies to Grade 9, the following ideas may be given emphasis
EXCEPT:
*D. A central character may not necessarily be an important person in the society for as long as
he/she is brave
77. The last step in the application of situation language teaching is_.
C. Correction
78. Which among the given tools will most likely achieve the goal of given assessment to
achieve mastery of competence,desired outcomes and standards?
C. Learning log
79. Which of these DOES NOT comprise the four essential functions of mythology as viewed by
Joseph Campbell?
B. Extraposition
81. Which is the symptom manifested by a beginning reader who is unable to quickly
recognize sight words?
B. Performance
83. What is the defect of this statement which is lifted from news item?
A. Vague
85. Arthur Miller’s play Death of a Salesman has been called a tragedy of the common man
because it ___
86. To ensure proper implementation of K-12 Curriculum the following pedagogical approaches
as stated in Section 5 of RA 10533 should only be used EXCEPT:
ANS. PRORESSIVE
87. Which type of listening comprehension refers to the ability listen only to specific part of the
input?
88. Using the story “The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacob which symbolism do you highlight?
91. Which of the following is likely NOT to be employed by a teacher who is teaching grammar
overtly?
a. The teacher lets the learners subconsciously absorb grammar information
92. Literary analysis entails connecting with the readers which type of connection is established
by the passage below?
"Is the guy Eddie Brown?'
A. Questioning
93. Where can we see the strong example of an individual's freedom to choose one's existence
in Rabindranath Tagore's poem "The Man Had No Useful Work"?
A. I and II
A. Villanelle
96. Which intervention technique would be appropriate for learners with high level learning
difficulties
98. Which of the following is the most important in planning and developing curriculum?
✅B. the teacher should follow standards adopted by the country
✅C. Icarus
100. You are selecting instructional materials for your English class, which of the following
factors do you consider?
a. Consider the abilities of average learners
b. Promote only the specific needs of local
c. Give preference to the availability of materials
d. Cater the needs of diverse learners
101. Which refers to the instructional strategies that make up the art or science of knowledge?
a. Psychology
b. Methodology
c. Pedagogy
d. Andragogy
102. You are following the task-based syllabus. Which activities do you apply?
a. Exercises following writing
b. Identifying text types
c. Recalling supporting details
d. Writing notes, memos, reports
106. Skills are intricate part of learning a subject. For instance, there are some mathematical
skills that need to be mastered before starting an Engineering course. These skills are referred
to as ______.
a. Pre-requisite
b. Enabling
c. Recursive
d. Terminal
107. Which word is closest in meaning to the capitalized word in the given sentence?
“I got my courage back and wonderful sense of expectation of the IMMINENT arrival of the
liberation.”
a. Unexpected
b. Eminent
c. Approaching
d. Delayed
109.If you plan to choose instructional materials for iconic learning, which will you consider?
C. Visual images for real things.
110.if intervention instruction in English is to be redeveloped, which among the variables will be
regarded "non-negotiable"?
D. Individual learners and individualities of learning
111. Dofoe, Addison, and Steele were representation of new profession and form of writing
called______.
C.Journalism
a. My mother told me that you knew where to find the best caterer
in town.
b. The much-awaited performance which was postponed several
times finally came.
c. Mrs. Romero is the speech trainer who first taught me how to
give a good impromptu speech.
d. When do you expect to meet the new members of our dance
troupe?
115. B. What
Among news story leads that use the 5W’s and H. Which is applied in the given lead?
“Coral vandalism sparked outrage among divers and environmentalists.”
116. D. MACBETH
Complete the Analogy
King Lear: Tragedy of Parental Love::Tragedy of Ambition: __________________
117. B. I only
In selecting instructional material, which of the following factors should be considered?
I. Consider the varied interest; abilities and proficiency level of the learners.
II. Advocate the use of culture-book materials
III. Make use to include the diverse culture of class.
118. Which of the following is a component of planning and carrying out a good read-aloud
lesson for junior high school srudents?
a. Avoid facilitating a discussion of a text.
b. PREVIEW AND PRACTICE THE TEXT.
c. Model flent reading to students.
d. Read without props and animations.
119. In Landston Hughe's poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers", the African persona mentioned
the great rivers of Asia and Africa to talk about the culture heritage and history of African
people. Why is the use of this imagery effective?
a. The famed Tigris and Euphrates rivers are located in Central Asia.
b. ANCIENT CIVILIZATION FLOURISHED NEAR BODIES OF WATER LIKE THE NILE,
TIHRIS AND EUPHRATES.
c. The famous Nile and Congo rivers are located in Africa.
d. The earth's surface is composed of 70% water and there are lot of bodies of water in
Africa and Asia.
120. What term is used to suggest that concepts have internal structure, with the best examples
(for instance Tom Cruise in the case of 'film stars', Robin in the case of 'birds') close to the
core and less typical members arranged in successively more peripheral regions?
a. stereotype
b. idiotype
c. PROTOTYPE
d. archetype
121. Teacher Beta employs an approach to learning the English language characterized by
direct contact with the native speaker of the target language. Which approach is it?
a. IMMERSION
b. Grammar Translation
c. Translation
d. Audio-Aural
122. Three kinds of complements come after verbs. Which sentence has an indirect object?
a. THE LOVING MOTHER GAVE HER DAUGHTER A BIG HUG.
b. The farmers consider natural fertilizers as a better option.
c. Many business owners sold their shares.
d. The pharmacist sold unexpired drugs.
123. You are to prepare an English intervention program for your students. Which language
deficiency do you consider in order to make your program useful?
a. Skill in using language for leaning.
b. Lack of appreciation of language.
c. Superior language competencies.
d. LACK OF BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LANGUAGE.
124. "The poor Christ of Bombay" by African novelist, Mongo Beti, begins in media res which
means of narrative that ______?
a. Starts at the beginning of events and ends at some important point.
b. Starts and ends with significant and interesting.
c. STARTS NOT AT THE BEGINNING OF EVENTS BUT AT CRITICAL POINT.
d. Starts and concludes at some very critical points.
125. In their works, Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift frequently criticized the ____.
a. Corrupt politics and growing materialism of the time.
b. Aristocrats' polished manners or behaviors.
c. Lack of social and educational reforms or changes.
d. Strong spiritualism of the English people.
126. Which is the most appropriate "while listening" activity for a text describing a family tree
consisting of three generations?
a. Writing each generation's history.
b. Writing down names.
c. COMPLETING A FAMILY NAME.
d. Copying a family tree.
Ans. A. Parsing
129. Which phonetic requires the tools of physics to study the nature of sound waves produced
in human language
ANS. ACOUSTIC
131. Phrasal verb such as fill in, fill out and fill with often have two distinct uses: literal and
figurative
ANS. AGREE
133. How is the relationship in the following words like lollipops and roses called?
ANS. Idiomatic phrase
137. The poetry of Walt Whitman is significant in the development of American Literature
primarily because he___.
B. Develop his own poetic form and style instead of adhering to the traditional poetic forms.
138. Which would you suggest to your student journalist to help him/her in writing a qoute story?
C. Write the story side by side its mother story
139. While reading a paragraph in a non-fiction text, a remedial student comes to an unfamilliar
word. The student read the complete sentence containing the word and figures out that the
unfamiliar word is a verb. Which of the following cuing systems is the remedial study primarily
using to comstruct meaning?
C. Syntactic
140. Central to the teaching of Hinduism is karma which includes actions, intentions and
consequences. This is a recurring theme in Indian literature like "Sakuntala". Karma revealed
itself in this play when
D.Dushanta failed to recognize Sakuntala as his wife
143. ESP syllabus would contain following set of topic: taking notes;writing essays; study
techniques and examinations, improving reading,etc.
A.Skill-based syllabus
145. The following are commonly used activities in an ESP program EXCEPT.
A.Role play and simulation
146. One of the consistent problem of ESP teachers is the lack of an orthodoxy. this means
that;
I. ESP teacher do not have ready-made straightforward answers to problem they need.
II. ESP teachers need to distil and synthesize from several options those that best suit their
circumstances.
III. All ESP teachers are pioneers who are helping to shape the world of ESP.
D. I,II,III
147. What activity in an ESP program is used when a student assumes a different role, such as
a captain pilot and gives order to his crew or reports coordinates to the air traffic control tower?
Simulation
149. In the K-12 curriculum, to which does the basic Ed. refer?
B. 7 years of primary education,4 years of junior high school and 2 years of senior high
school
151. Leads often omit the names of the people involved in news stories because___.
B. their identities are less important than what happened.
152. What kind of grammatical beginning lead is being featured in the following statement:
With rakes,brooms,and other cleaning equipment, the pupils from the little red school cleaned
the roads leading to the school in preparation for the coming school year as part of the annual
Brigada Eskwela.
D.Prepositional phrase lead
153. Which is a method of speech delivered termed as "making it up on the spot " where the
students are more natural delivery and the audience is lesscritical?
Impromptu
155. The characteristic of effective speech based on Cicero's rhetoric include invention,
disposition, elocution, pronunciation,and__.
D. memory
156. Invention :discovering the best argument; _ delivery, language and speaking style?
D. Elocution
158. Which language teaching principle in the K-12 Curriculum is exemplified in the folowing?
"Teaching will be differentiated according to students' needs, abilities, and interests. Effective
pedagogies will be used to engage them and to strengthen their language development".
D. Learner-centeredness
159. If informative speaking aims to inform, what is the aim of demonstrative speaking?
C. To show audience how to perform certain tasks.
160. Which of the following is not an example of a persuasive speech?
C. A tour guide explaining the floor plan of a larger at museum.
D.therefore
170.the "t" before [n] in words like "button" and written is pronounced as a/an____by most
American English speakers.
Glottal stop
171.w/c of the FF uses of conjuncturewill result to their meaning "It is the treasurer who is busy?
172.these are true about the reason for teaching literature to student EXCEPT one.
173.among the FF learning situation,what is the most innovative way of teaching literature?
Students create a collage of their experience in relation to the story read in the class .
174.If you are the teacher who is about to discuss a ballad to your class,w/c of the ff will you
NOT mention to your students.
Ballad typically is historical and condensed.
175. teacher Joanna teaches in a remote barangay school where there are no available story
books.how can she introduce facilitate the reading skills of her students?
Catharsis
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193. Which domain of learning as identified in Bloom's Cognitive Taxonomy is addressed if a
teacher prepared a language task that focuses on recognizing the connotative meanings of
words, correctly processing dictation, and making inferences.
a. Comprehension
b. Knowledge
c. Analysis
d. Synthesis
194. Which form of social criticism indicates that by showing a dreadful society, writers force
readers to see the dangers to which current social ills may lead?
a. Realism
b. Satire
c. Utopian Novel
d. Dystopian fiction
195. The Grade 7 teachers in school A are evaluating the language tests prepared by Grade 7
teachers in school B. Specifically, the teachers are evaluation the utility, equity, and
appropriateness of the assessment techniques used. In which evaluation phase are the
teachers in?
a. Reflection
b. Preparation
c. Assessment
d. Evaluation
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