TAMBULIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TULUAN EXTENSION

TULUAN, TAMBULIG, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

FOURTH GRADING EXAMINATION
MARCH 21-22,2019
ENGLISH 7
Name: _______________ Grade/Section: ____ Score:_____________
Directions: Read and understand the questions carefully. Write the letter which corresponds to the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.

___1. Which from the following statement is true about indefinite pronoun?
a. When the indefinite pronouns everyone, anyone, and someone are used as subject in the sentence, the verb to be
used should be plural in form.
b. When the indefinite pronouns everyone, anyone, and someone are used as subject in the sentence, the verb to be
used should be singular in form.
c. When pronouns I and you are used as subjects in the sentence, the verb to be used should be in the present form.
d. None of the above
___2. Which of the following is an example of figurative statement?
a. The stick of Aida stabbed the eye of Eddie’s dog c. Biryuk and Eddie became fast friends
b. Eddie’s eyes are wild as scuds d. Eddie was thirteen when he went to the City
___3. Anybody, anyone, anything, one, someone, somebody, something and anyone are examples of __________.
a. Relative Pronouns b. Demonstrative Pronouns c. Indefinite Pronouns d. Personal Pronouns
___4. It I used to point out specific nouns.
a. Relative Pronouns b. Demonstrative Pronouns c. Indefinite Pronouns d. Personal Pronouns
___5. It points out to non- specific persons, places and things.
a. Relative Pronouns b. Demonstrative Pronouns c. Indefinite Pronouns d. Personal Pronouns
___6. . Ivan, Philippines, Metro Manila,Rodrigo Roa Duterte are examples of _______________.
a. Concrete Nouns b. Proper Nouns c. Abstract Nouns d. Common Nouns
___7. A part of the book where it provides the listing of topics discussed in the book with pages where they can be found. The
topics are divided into units or chapters and are listed chronologically in the order they appear in the book.
a. Title Page b. Copyright Page c. Preface d. Table of Contents
___8. According to Damiana l. Eugenio, proverbs has six categories. “Huli man at magaling, ay naihahabol din”(Tagalog). “A
good thing is never too late”( English). The given proverbs falls on what category?
a. Proverbs expressing a general attitude towards life and the laws that govern life
b. Ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues and condemning certain vices
c. Proverbs expressing general truths and observations about life and human nature
d. Proverbs expressing a system of values
___9. . It refers to the level language used in everyday speech. This presents a neutral tone, not so much informal or formal.
This is the level used in ordinary conversations. This is the level used in speaking with classmates, teachers, visitors, etc
a. Colloquial b. Familiar c. Dialogue d.Monologue
___10. “Rosie had the best time making her valentines cards for her classmates. She used red and white paper, heart
stickers, markers and anything else she could find. It was great. Her friends are planning a valentine party on February
14th at school. The one she made for her best friend is funny. Funny valentines are nice to get.”
What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
a. To inform b. To entertain c. To persuade d. To argue
SYNONYMS/ANTONYMS: Read the following sentences and give the best answer of the underlined word. Write the letter of
the correct answer on the space provided before each number.
___11. I cannot describe the people’s anguish when they lost their homes and relatives in the typhoon.
a. Fear b. Sorrow c. Reason d. Anger
___12. He disobeyed his mother; as a consequence, he was not allowed to watch a movie.
a. Cause b. Result c. Reason d.Chance
___13. Many traffic accidents are caused by reckless drivers.
a. Discourteous b. Careless c. Dishonest d. Rude
___14. Her description of a place was so vivid, we could imagine how it looked.
a. Clear b. Long c. Exact d. Confusing
___15. They said that Filipinos are as Pliant as bamboo.
a. Hard b. Graceful c. Bending d. Strong
LANGUAGE SKILLS:Read the stanza below, then answer the questions that follow.
1
Not yet, Rizal not yet.
2
The glory hour will come.
3
Out of the silent dreaming,
4
From the seven thousand-fold silence,
5
We shall emerge, saying: WE ARE FILIPINOS
___16. Identify which among the following words is NOT an adjective.
a. emerge b. glory c. silent d. seven thousand-fold
___17. What word is described in the fourth line?
a. hour b. silent c. seven d. silence
___18. Pick out the synonym of ‘silent’.
a. active b. deep c. lively d. still
___19. Which arrangement has a proper order of adjectives?
a. She is a little nasty spoiled girl. c. She is a spoiled little nasty girl
b. She is a nasty spoiled little girl d. She is a spoiled nasty little girl
___20. Which statement is grammatically correct?
a. Angelique is the most beautiful Kapampangan.
b. Bryan sits in a comfortable loveliest armchair in the corner.
c. She wears a green, beautiful emerald.
d. This is the most tallest mountain.
READING COMPREHENSION: Read the passage then answer the questions that follow.
THE CENTIPEDE
I learned how to hold myself because I knew he had to put up with her whims to keep her calm and quiet. But when she
dumped my butterflies into a waste can and burned them in the backyard, I realized that she was spitting me.
___21. What does whims as used in the sentence mean?
a. characteristics b. Capricious Desires c. Wishes d. Curiosity
___22. Which character’s qualities best described the writer in the first sentence?
a. Patient b. Honest and Sincere c. Loving and Caring d. Forgiving and Persevering
___23. What does the line “ I realized that she was spitting me” express?
a. Disrespect b. Likeness c. Hatred d. Worthless
THE MATS
The mat did not seem to age. It seemed to Nana Emelia always as when it had been laid on the nuptial bed. To the
children it seemed as new as the first time it was spread before them. The folds and ceases always nw and fresh. The smell was
always the smell of a new mat. Watching the intricate design was an endless joy. The children’s pleasure at the golden letters
even before they could work out the meaning was boundless. Somehow they were always pleasantly shocked by the sight of the
mat; so delicate and so consummate the artistry of its weaver.
___24. What made the mat unique and pleasing to the children?
a. Smell b. Weave c. Color d. Intricate Design
___25. How did the mat being describe in the passage?
a. New b. Unique c. Pleasant d. Golden
___26. What does the word consummate as used in the last sentence?
a. Perfect b. Stylish c. Colorful d. Artistic
HOW MY BROTHER LEON BROUGHT HOME A WIFE
The sun was in our eyes,for it was dipping into the bright sea. The sky was wide and deep and very blue above us, but
along the saw- tooth rim of the Katayaghan hills to the southwest flame huge masses of clouds. Before us the fields swan in the
golden haze through which floated big purple and red and yellow bubbles when I looked ta the sinking sun. Labang’s white
coat, which I had watched and brushed that morning with coconut husk, glistened like a beaten cotton under the lamplight and
his horns appeared tipped with fire.
___27. When did the story happen?
a. Morning b. Noontime c. Afternoon d. Late Afternoon
___28. Which of the following best expresses the statement figuratively?
a. Labang’s coat is newly washed c. Labang’s coat glistened like a beaten cotton
b. Labang’s coat is full of cotton d. Labang’s white coat is cotton
___29. How are you going to described the saw toothed rim of Kataghan Hills?
a. Rocky b. Narrow and Steep c. Muddy d. Wide and Grassy
___30. Who was the main characters of the story?
a. Leon and Maria b. Baldo and Labang c. His Father and Mother d. His Brothers and Sisters
TENSES OF VERBS: Complete the paragraph below by choosing the correct present tense of the verb.
Every day Mr. Mendoza (11) ________ (get) up at 6:00 a.m. and heads for the station. He has to be at work at 6:30 sharp. As
soon as he (12) _______ (reach) the station, he (13) ________ (punch) his time card and checks his vehicle--tires, fuel,
engine, and interior. Everything must be in good shape for the day's passengers. After he has made sure his vehicle (14) ________
(be) all right, Mr. Mendoza gets himself comfortable in his seat, adjusts his mirrors, and (15) ________ (start) the engine. He
pulls out of the station at 6:35.
___31. a. get b. gets c. getting d. got
___32. a. reach b. reached c. reaches d. reaching
___33. a. punch b. punched c. punches d. punching
___34. a. am b. are c. is d. was
___35. a. start b. started c. starting d. starts
Write the Simple Past Tense Form of the verb in the parentheses.
We never (16. ask) David to play with us. He had to sit under the big acacia tree in the schoolyard and watch us play. We
(17. give) one another guava and other fruits at recess, but we never offered David any.
One day, however, David (18. bring) a great big package to school. We (19. be) all curious about what the package (20.
contain), but we tried hard not to show our curiosity.
___36. a. ask b. asked c. asking d. asks
___37. a. gave b. give c. gives d. giving
___38. a. bring b. bringing c. brings d. brought
___39. a. are b. is c. was d. were
___40. a. contain b. contained c. containing d. contains

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