Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON

FOURTH QUARTER PERIODIC TEST IN ENGLISH 9

SY 2022-2023

Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________ Grade &

Section: ________________________________ Score: ________________
I. Read each item carefully. Then, write the letter of the correct answer on
your answer sheet
1. What statement presents an arguable position, mirrors one's interpretation,
belief or opinion, and answers the question: “What do I think?”
A. Claim C. Reasoning
B. Evidence D. Soundness
2. Which of the following refers to the conformity to truth or to a standard or
model when evaluating the soundness of an appeal?
A. Accuracy C. Effectiveness
B. Appeal D. Sufficiency
3. What is the capacity to produce the desired output that can showcase a clear
impression?
A. Accuracy C. Effectiveness
B. Appeal D. Sufficiency
4. Which is an assertion of verified information about something that has
happened?
A. Bias C. Fallacy
B. Fact D. Opinion
5. Which of the following statements expresses an opinion?
A. You will surely pass the exam if you prepare for it.
B. Studies shows that consistency is more effective than having a higher
I.Q.
C. Based on the report from DepEd, 90% of learners this school year can
be classified as slow readers.
D. According to DOH the increasing number of fever and flu related
symptoms is due to prevailing weather condition in the country.
6. Which of the following expresses reasoning?
A. Sen. Alan Cayetano previously noted a glaring lack of resources in
certain tracks that has resulted in half-baked teaching facilities.
B. The agency’s 2021-2022 data shows that only 28.93 percent of SHS
chose the TVL track, while over 70 percent went for the academic track.
C. I believe the K-10 plus two is a better curriculum compared with K-12
for it lessen the burden of the parents and students in terms of providing
financial for the required two more years of senior high school.
D. Learning areas in kindergarten up to Grade 3 can be reduced from
seven to five, he suggested, with these areas focused on basic skills in
literacy and numeracy in the early grades, and on revitalized
programs in reading, science and technology, and math in latter
 levels.
For items 7-11:
Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

Dreams Deferred
Langston Hughes

What happen to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore
And then run?
Does it stink like a rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over
Like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe just sags

Like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

7. The poet reveals the speaker’s feelings mainly by using what figurative
language?
A. synecdoche to show what dreams mean
B. similes to describe what happens to dreams
C. metaphors to describe what happens to dreams
D. personification to show the characteristics of a dream
8. The repetition of the word “like” emphasizes the speaker’s desire to __________.
A. see how dreams disappear
B. understand what dream is
C. find out what happens to dreams
D. both A and B
9. The poet helps the reader understand how it felt to ____________.
A. have a dream
B. have unfulfilled dream
C. forget about a dream
D. run away from the dream
10. Based on the first stanza, it can be concluded that the speaker
__________. A. loves dreaming
B. hates having a dream
C. remembers all his dreams
D. feels curious on what happens to dreams
11.The imagery used in the poem illustrate __________.
A. the value of dreaming in life
B. the feelings one goes through when we experience dreams
C. the importance of dreaming to express ones desires in life
D. the danger of being unable to pursue ones dreams due to systemic
racism and oppression
12.It is an assessment of something as good or bad in terms of one’s standards
or priorities.
A. Descriptive C. Prescriptive
 B. Opinion D. Value judgment
13.It is a statement that is objectively describing someone or something.
Descriptive
A. Descriptive C. Opinion
B. Judgment D. Prescriptive
14.If the conclusion of a rationale is a value judgment, then the rationale itself is
an argument. This statement is __________.
A. Descriptive C. Opinion
B. False D. True
15. It’s important to be able to identify value judgment that normative language
provokes contrary intuitions about whether the reasoning involved is
explanatory or argumentative in nature. This statement is __________. A.
Descriptive C. Opinion
B. False D. True
16.Benigno Aquino Sr.’s popular quote “The Filipinos are worth dying for,” is an
example of…
A. Evidence C. Opinion
B. Fact D. Reasoning
17.Andrew is the eldest among his siblings, so he wanted to explain to his
mother how the conflict is relevant to him. He could write her a note
saying… A. Conflict is not relevant to me at all.
B. Conflict is a serious disagreement between at least two sides. C.
Conflict is relevant to me because there are lots of conflicts everywhere. D.
Conflict is relevant to me because I have serious agreements with at least
one of my brothers everyday.
18.Luisa who was born in the Philippines but was raised in a foreign country is
asked by her friends why she is so interested in studying Philippine history.
She tells them that it is relevant to her because __________.
A. her parents met in the Philippines
B. her father was a soldier in the Philippines
C. she cares a lot on her culture and heritage
D. the Philippines is a cool place to travel and discover
19.Apolinario lives near a place where a new bakeshop is being built. Why is it
relevant to him?
A. He likes eating a full meal every morning.
B. His wife’s favorite breakfast is fried chicken.
C. He is allergic to sugar and does not like the smell of flour. D. His wife
does not often cook so he always ends up eating bread and coffee for
breakfast.
20.Jerry Cruz has been in town for five days and sold out all his concert tickets.
How is this relevant to Mrs. Cruz, wife of Jerry who is battling cancer for years?
A. Mrs. Cruz will throw a party after her husband’s concert.
B. Mrs. Cruz will be mad to the people who bought his cheap tickets. C.
Mrs. Cruz will be glad to receive additional income for her medical
expenses.
D. Mrs. Cruz will have enough money to throw a party for her husband
after the concert.
21.You found out that someone accidentally deposited Php 10,000.00 in your
account. What would you do?
A. I would keep the money.
B. I would use the money to buy something.
C. I would inform the bank about the mistake.
 D. I would donate the money to the typhoon victims.

22.Which of the following expresses a fact?

A. Walking is the best form of exercise.
B. Green is the most refreshing color to the eyes.
C. Modular distance learning is better than face-to-face instruction. D.
According to WHO, there have been 768, 187,096 confirmed cases of
COVID 19 as of June 19, 2023.

23.Which of the following expresses an opinion?

A. Green is one of the primary colors.
B. Walking is the best form of exercise.
C. Modular distance learning is a form of learning modality that uses self
learning modules (SLM)
D. According to WHO, there have been 768, 187,096 confirmed cases of
COVID 19 as of June 19, 2023.

24. Nike is a popular brand of shoes among the youngsters. Which of the
following is the best counter claim with the given statement?
A. In fact, Nike was introduced as shoes for joggers.
B. That is why, many young people flock to Nike stores for its latest
designs.
C. However, there are those who prefer other brands because it is
expensive.
D. For that, Nike shops start were opened in the different parts of the
country.

25. People with college degree can better serve the country by being employed.
Which is the best counter claim with the given statement?
A. Besides, college education is now affordable.
B. In fact, the government is offering free college education.
C. True enough, because most of our entrepreneurs are college graduate.
D. Although others believe that, some can be successful without finishing
a college diploma.

26. The thief saved the boy from falling from the building. This statement is an
example of __________.
A. Rhetorical question
B. Statement that mentions value terms, but do not use them.
C. Statement that provokes value judgment but not value judgment itself.
D. Statement that uses value terms but which do not express value
judgments.

For Items 27-33

Read the following editorial and answer the following questions.
EDITORIAL: Climate Change: Act now before it’s too late

To say it's been hot everywhere the past few days is an understatement.
The fact is, sweltering temperatures have been experienced in various parts
of the country for a while, with the highest observed heat index of 47°C recorded in
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, on March 25.
On Thursday, April 20, Dagupan City in Pangasinan and the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport in Pasay City registered a 43°C heat index.
 A day earlier, the following areas experienced heat indices of 42°C or higher:
Aparri, Cagayan (46°C); Dagupan City, Pangasinan (46°C); Casiguran, Aurora
(45°C); Catarman, Northern Samar (43°C); Butuan City, Agusan del Norte (42°C);
Davao City, Davao del Sur (42°C); Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte (42°C); Guiuan,
Eastern Samar (42°C); Masbate City, Masbate (42°C); San Jose, Occidental
Mindoro (42°C); and Sangley Point, Cavite (42°C).
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical
Services Administration (PAGASA), heat indices between 42°C and 51°C carry
impending “danger” as “heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely” and “heat
stroke is probable with continued activity.”
The heat wave doesn’t come as a surprise. It’s now being experienced
around the world.
In fact, recent reports showed that a large part of South and Southeast Asia
have been experiencing hotter than normal temperatures. At least 13 people have
died in India and two in Thailand due to heatstroke.
Thailand's Meteorological Department told Agence France-Presse that
temperatures hit a record-equaling 44.6°C in the western province of Tak on April
15, while Bangladesh’s temperatures hit 40.6°C—the highest recorded since the
1960s.
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in its 6th
Assessment Report, said “human activities, principally through emissions of
greenhouse gases, have unequivocally caused global warming” and warned that
“every increment of global warming will intensify multiple and concurrent hazards.”
To address climate change, the UN panel called for “rapid and far-reaching
transitions across all sectors and systems to achieve deep and sustained emissions
reductions and secure a liveable and sustainable future for all.”
That’s easier said than done, but the world has to heed this call for
sustainable gas emissions for humankind’s survival.
A whole-of-society approach to address climate change is necessary if we are
determined to avoid further its catastrophic effects. Everyone—from the
government down to the private sector and to every individual—must share
responsibility in this endeavor. Without a concerted effort, we are bound to suffer
its consequences.
Already, we are now experiencing frequent floodings even in areas that had
not experienced this in the past. Now, heatwave has become more intense. What
more are we waiting for before we finally move?
Now is the time to act to address climate change. Tomorrow might be
too late. Source: https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/21/climate-change-act-now-before-it-s-too-late
27. What is the issue discussed in the article?
A. Frequent flooding
B. Massive global pollution
C. Worsening climate change
D. Environmental degredation
28.According to the writer, what is the best solution to address the problem? A.
Implement a whole-of-society approach to address climate change to
avoid further its catastrophic effects
B. Conduct massive campaigns through social media
C. Effective collaboration among agencies involved
D. Implement strict laws to protect Mother Earth.
 29.Based on the article, which is NOT an effect of climate change?
A. sweltering temperature
B. increased illegal environmental activities
C. intensified multiple and concurrent hazards
D. prevalence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion
30.Which is most likely to happen if we fail to address the problem?
A. Frequent and severe dangerous weather events
B. Increased prices of common goods and commodities
C. More frequent and intense drought, storms, heat waves, rising sea
levels, and melting glaciers
D. Warming of oceans that can directly harm animals, destroy the places
they live, and wreak havoc on people’s livelihoods and communities
31.Which of the following value judgment is prescriptive?
A. PAGASA said that the heat index will become hotter than normal. B.
Now is the time to act to address climate change. Tomorrow might be too
late.
C. The heat wave doesn’t come as a surprise. It’s now being experienced
around the world.
D. The UN panel called for “rapid and far-reaching transitions across all
sectors and systems to achieve deep and sustained emissions
reductions and secure a liveable and sustainable future for all.”
32.What is the writer’s stand on the issue?
A. disapproving
B. disinterested
C. neutral
D. supportive
33.What is the writer’s purpose in writing the article?
A. To inform
B. To criticize
C. To entertain
D. To call to action

For Items 34- Analyze the editorial cartoon below. Then answer the questions by
writing the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

Source: https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/15/time-to-give-the-sim-card-registration-bill-another-call/

34.What social issue does the editorial cartoon satirize?

A. illegal trading of communications equipment in the country
B. mandatory registration of SIM cards of mobile phone users
C. massive campaign against fraudulent cellphone users
D. price monitoring of all communication gadgets on sold
35.What is the caricature’s message?
A. To force lawmakers to pass the bill
B. To encourage everyone to register his/her SIM
C. To inform the readers on the benefits of the bill
D. To eliminate all fraudulent activities of cellphone users
36.What is the illustrator’s stand on the issue?
A. Disapproving
B. Disinterested
C. Neutral
D. Supportive
37.What does the ‘hand with the SIM card bill’ represent?
A. Individual effort of cellphone users to stop fraud.
B. The lawmakers unified actions against fraud persons.
C. The telecommunications’ move to stop illegal activities on using
communication gadgets.
D. The government’s effort to combat telecom fraud and eradicate phone
aided terrorism and criminal activities.
38.Analyzing Lesson 4: What does the ‘fraud’ man symbolize?
A. text scammers
B. mobile phone users
C. government authorities
D. sensitive personal information
39.Which of these statements expresses value judgment?
A. The government is effective in controlling the further spread of COVID
19.
B. To date, almost 800 million people have been infected with COVID-19.
C. COVID-19 is a killer disease.
D. COVID-19 started in Wuhan, China.
40.Which of these statements show factual judgment?
A. The Kapampangans are the best cooks in the world.
B. The Filipinos are the most hospitable people in the world.
C. Pampanga is the best tourist destination in Central Luzon D. The
Philippines has the third largest area of coral reef in the world (25,060 km2)
after Indonesia and Australia.

41. Which of the following statements is not true about factual and value
judgment?
A. Factual judgments are cognitive, whereas value judgments are not. B.
Facts are matters of judgment and truth while values are only matters of
feeling.
C. Value judgments are not really judgments at all, but disguised expression
of feeling.
D. Value judgments are either positive or descriptive while factual judgments
are either normative or prescriptive.

42. Which of these statements does not express value judgment?

A. Why didn’t you submit your project on time?
B. It is difficult to sustain being on top of your class.
C. Better start losing weight before you suffer from hypertension. D. We
ought to continue practicing health protocols to prevent the spread of
dreaded disease

43. Analyzing Lesson 4: You caught your classmate cheating in your final Exam
 in English. What is the appropriate way of dealing with the situation? A. Tell
your teacher about it.
B. Confront him/her and express your anger over the matter. C. Advise
him/her to seek professional help from a psychologist. D. Assume a
calm and serious demeanor but avoid expression of anger.

44. Rex lives next door to a lot where a new Donut store is being built. Why is
this relevant to him?
A. It’s not really.
B. He is allergic to sugar.
C. Rex favorite breakfast is from the leading donut brand.
D. Rex loves donut and he is often unsure of what to make for his breakfast.

45. Lorenzo tells his teacher that he should not have to study terrorism because
it is not relevant to his life. What might he say as a valid explanation? A.
Countries far away don’t have any impact on his life.
B. He lives in Pampanga which has never experienced terrorism. C. Terrorism
involves the use or threat of violence and seeks to create fear. It doesn’t
usually happen.
D. It would only be relevant to his life if there were terrorists in the country
who have plans of create tensions and conflicts.

46. Ella always request from her parents to buy her books whenever they go to
malls. What would be the best explanation for her request?
A. She wants to tear books into pieces.
B. She loves reading and crave for more stories to read.
C. She is a slow readers and wants to develop her reading skill. D. She is
fascinated with graphic and illustrations from the different books.
47. I believe that the pandemic will not end unless the problem concerning COVID
19 gets resolved. This statement expresses __________.
A. Evidence C. Opinion
B. Fact D. Reasoning

48. Based on WHO reports, COVID-19 was first discovered in Wuhan, China. This
statement expresses ____________.
A. Evidence C. Opinion
B. Fact D. Reasoning

Write appropriate arguments by completing the following statements:

49. Bullying must be stopped because _________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

50. Environmental issues continue to worsen because

__________________________
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