Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TANAUAN CITY
JANOPOL ORIENTAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
JANOPOL ORIENTAL, TANAUAN CITY

ENGLISH 9
FIRST PERIODIC EXAM

NAME: __________________________________ DATE: ______________________

GRADE AND SECTION: ______________________ PARIENT’S SIGNATURE:_______________

FILL IN THE BLANKS: Determine the appropriate form of modals. Write you answer on the space provided.

1. Rachel __________ have brought the bicycle, but she didn’t have enough money. (could/should)

2. This is a hospital, and you __________ not talk loudly here. (must/could)

3. Uma ___________ apply for the job she got in London. (might/would)

4. Yusuf ___________ speak fluent French when they used to stay in Paris. (must/could)

5. Take the raincoat as it _________ rain later. (might/would)

6. You __________ visit the doctor immediately as your symptoms are quite severe. (must/ can)

7. __________ you give me a bottle of water? My throat is parched. (could/shall)

8. I __________ like to talk about the great freedom fighters on Independence Day. (would/must)

9. ____________ you like some sweets that I made yesterday? (would/can)

10-11. Suman _________ swim. You _____________ not allow her to go to the swimming pool.

12. Ira ___________ attend the party as she was quite sick.

13. ___________ you like to accompany me on the next trek?

14. Traffic rules ____________ be more strict so that people don’t break them.

15. Priti ____________ easily win today’s match hadn’t she hurt her knees.

COMPLETE THE DIALOGUE: Complete the following dialogue using the correct modal to fill in each blank.
Choose your answer inside the box. Write your answer on the space provided.

should must could must

Dina: I hate to say this, Ragini, but you are in terrible shape.
Ragini: I know, what (16) ________________ I do?
Dina: Well, since you are putting on weight, you (17) __________________ plan a healthy diet.
Ragini: You are right. I (18) _________________ not eat so many chocolates and junk food.
Dina: That’s right, and you (19) __________________ also start exercising.
Ragini: (20) _________________ I start with walking for an hour every day?
Dina: Yes, but what is most important is that you (21) ____________________ try to have a healthy lifestyle.

Can should may Shall might

“How long (22) ______________ or (23) ______________ a person wait on a hungry stomach?” This thought constantly
(24) ______________ come to an impoverished man who has to wait till his unemployment days are over, “(25)
_____________ I never get two full meals?” occupies his thought box. He (26) __________ not even get a chance ever to
come out of this vicious circle of poverty.

IDENTIFICATION: Identify the type of communicative style appropriate for the following situations. Write your answer on
the space before the number.

__________________27. reciting DepEd Vision

__________________28. reading school policies

__________________29. talking to a new friend

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TANAUAN CITY
JANOPOL ORIENTAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
JANOPOL ORIENTAL, TANAUAN CITY

__________________30. inquiring at the library

__________________31. delivering news reports

__________________32. asking something from your neighbor

__________________33. talking to your groupmates

__________________34. delivering a valedictory address

__________________35. talking and laughing about memorable experiences

__________________36. sending an inquiry to your teacher through messenger

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the correct statement based on the situation. Write your answer on the space before the
number.

_____37. Passers-by to a street vendor

a. The time, please. b. Hello there, how are you?
c. Could you tell me the time, please? d. Excuse me, may I ask what time is it now?
_____38. Friend to her best friend
a. Hey, what’s up, Carl? b. Hi Sir, how do you do?
c. Please present your ID. d. Good morning, Mr. Dela Cruz!
_____39. Siblings
a. Shall we go now, Sir? b. Excuse me, may we go now?
c. Hurry up! We’re getting late already! d. Pardon me, can you please get ready?
_____40. Manager to crew
a. Mira, you did a great job today! b. How are you today, Ms. Garcia?
c. Keep it up, Mira. Congratulations! d. Ms. Garcia, you did a great job, Congratulations!
_____41. Counter crew to customer
a. Excuse me, you’re on now. b. Excuse me, you’re next in line.
c. Yes, Ms. Rivera, what’s your order? d. Good morning, Ma’am, may I have your order, please?
_____42. Player to Coach
a. Hey, what’s up? b. Thank you, coach!
c. Excuse me, can we go now? d. Can we start rehearsing now?
_____43. Seatmates
a. May I borrow a pen? b. Hey! Do you have an extra pen?
c. Mr. Garcia, may I ask for a pen? d. Excuse me, Sir, may I ask for a pen?
_____44. Teacher to school principal
a. Ma’am, can we talk? b. Jane, I need to talk to you.
c. Ma’am, excuse me. May I speak with you this afternoon? d. Ms. Santos, could I discuss something with you this
afternoon?
_____45. Teacher to students
a. Hey! Do it faster. b. Proceed with Activity 9.
c. Please proceed to Activity 9. d. Class, please proceed to Activity 9.
_____46.Waiter to customer
a. What do you want? b. What would you like today?
c. What would you like today, Sir? d. Could you possibly tell me what you would like to eat today?

_____47. Which of the following is NOT part of the communicative styles.

a. Aggressive b. Casual c. Frozen d. Intimate

_____48. It is defined as total absence of social interactions.

a. Formal b. Casual c. Frozen d. Intimate

_____49. It uses a language used between friends, peers, and colleagues.

a. Formal b. Casual c. Frozen d. Intimate

_____50. Both the speaker and the listener are active participants.

a. Formal b. Casual c. Consultative d. Intimate

_____51. It is a ritual that involves certain fixed statements (verbatim) that are never changed.

Janopol Oriental National High School

Janopol Oriental, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232 Mapusong paglilingkod,
depedtanauan.janopolornhs. 321603@deped.gov.ph Liwanang at pag-asa ng kabataan;
(043) 784 - 5852 Angat Tanauan
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TANAUAN CITY
JANOPOL ORIENTAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
JANOPOL ORIENTAL, TANAUAN CITY

a. Formal b. Casual c. Frozen d. Intimate

_____52. It is also called the oratorical style, is the most formal style.
a. Formal b. Casual c. Frozen d. Intimate
_____53. It is also considered to be a straightforward speech.
a. Formal b. Casual c. Frozen d. Intimate
_____54. There is no participation from the listener.
a. Formal b. Casual c. Frozen d. Intimate
_____55. Conversations between a doctor and a patient, or a teacher and a student.

a. Formal b. Casual c. Consultative d. Intimate

_____56. It is used in semi-formal situations in which a speaker needs to provide background information. The listener
participates by giving feedback.

a. Formal b. Casual c. Consultative d. Intimate

_____57. The participants may use group language only members of the group can understand.

a. Formal b. Casual c. Consultative d. Intimate

_____58. They may use words of endearment such as babe, love, dear, honey as a sign of intimacy.

a. Formal b. Casual c. Consultative d. Intimate

_____59. It indicates the level of formality with which the person speaks.

a. Communicative Styles b. Speech c. Sentence Stress d. Intimate

_____60. Used for academic and business writing
a. Formal b. Casual c. Consultative d. Intimate

Prepared by:

JEHOIAKIM M. BANDARLIPE
Subject Teacher

Verified by:

PAUL IGNACIUS T. LABSAN

English Coordinator

Noted by:

LORINA T. CAUTIVAR
Academic Coordinator

Approved by:

EDUARDO L. IGNACIO JR.

Principal I

Janopol Oriental National High School

Janopol Oriental, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232 Mapusong paglilingkod,
depedtanauan.janopolornhs. 321603@deped.gov.ph Liwanang at pag-asa ng kabataan;
(043) 784 - 5852 Angat Tanauan