SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 9

Name: ______________________________________________
Directions: Read each item carefully and comprehensively. Choose and write the letter of the correct answer on the
space provided before each number.
_____1. What do you call an inclination toward (or away from) one way of thinking, often based on how you were
raised?
A. Bias B. Discrimination C. Prejudice D. Ageism
____2. Which is refers to a preconceived opinion of feeling toward a person based solely on their affiliation with a
group?
A. Bias B. Discrimination C. Prejudice D. Scapegoating
____3. Which is comes into play when one starts acting upon a prejudice they possess regarding a certain group of
people?
A. Bias B. Discrimination C. Prejudice D. Opinion
____4. What do you call a prejudice and discrimination toward individuals based on their sex?
A. Ageism B. Classism C. Nepotism D. Sexism
____5. Which is a belief that a person’s social or economic station in society determine their value in that society; the
systematic oppression of the lower class and middle class.
A. Ageism B. Classism C. Nepotism D. Sexism
____6. Which of the following is an example of an attitude?
A. I am interested in studying cultural psychology B. I really lie your shirt.
C. I am thinking of career in medicine D. Our family has a new pet.
____7. Which of the following is an example of prejudice?
A. Only girls should play with dolls
B. I would not hire any person under the age of 30 for this position
C. I lie Portuguese food
D. I don’t like old folks
____8. Which of the following is a prejudice and discrimination toward individual based on their sex?
A. Ageism B. Classism C. Sexism D. Xenophobia
____9. What do you call the negative actions toward individuals as a result of their membership in a particular group?
A. Ageism B. Classism C. Discrimination D. Homophobia
____10. Which are negative attitudes and feelings toward individuals based solely on their membership?
A. Ageism B. Prejudice C. Racism D. Sexism
____11. What do you call the act of blaming an out-group when the in-group experiences frustration or is blocked
from obtaining a goal?
A. Prejudice B. Scapegoating C. Sexism D. Xenophobia
____12. Which is an inclination toward or away from one way of thinking, often based on how you were raised?
A. Ageism B. Bias C. Classism D. Discrimination
____13. Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play?
A. Cecilia B. Maria C. Rosaline D. Roselyn
____14. Based on Lord Capulet’s words that Juliet “hath not seen the change of fourteen years”, how old is Julie?
A. 13 B. 14 C. 16 D. 24
____15. Who delivered the letter Friar Laurence wrote about Juliet’s fake death?
A. Friar James B. Friar John C. Friar Luke D. Friar Matthew
____16. Friar Laurence writes of Juliet’s fake death in a letter to Romeo, however, the letter doesn’t arrive. Romeo
leaves Verona thinking that Juliet is dead, and on his way, he buys what item in the Apothecary?
A. Chocolates B. Dagger C. Flowers D. Poison
____17. Where is Romeo exiled?
A. Mantia B. Mantua C. Mentua D. Mentia
____18. Who does not show up at Willy’s funeral?
A. Bernard B. Charley C. Howard D. Linda
____19. What are Linda’s words as Biff helps carry her away from the funeral?
A.” I’m sorry” B. “You left me” C. “You’re on another trip” D. We’re free”
____20. Who wrote the story “Sorry Wrong Number”?
A. O’ Henry B. Lucille Fletcher C. Ray Bradbury D. Rod Sterling

____21. What time is the murder scheduled occur?

A. 11:00 B. 11:15 C. Midnight D. Morning
____22. What was the name of the police serge/ant that answered Mrs. Stevenson’s call about the planned murder?
A. Sgt. Dasterson B. Sgt. Duffy C. Sgt. Martin D. Sgt. Mathis
For number 23-27. What is the meaning of the underlined words?
____23. Two wealthy families, the Montagues and the Capulets, have another brawl in the city of Verona. What is the
meaning of the underlined word?
A. Conversation B. Debate C. Fight D. Trespassing
____24. A group of mased Montagues risk further conflict by gatecrashing a Capulet party. What is the meaning of
the underlined word?
A. Arrive B. Colliding C. Destroying D. Trespassing
____25. On a hot summer’s day, the young men of each faction fight until the Prince of Verona intercedes and
threatens to banish them. What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A. Different B. Group C. Individual D. Separate
____26. The prince banishes Romeo because he killed Tybalt.
A. Imports B. Exiles C. Forgets D. Discourages
____27. Juliet is anxious when Romeo is late to meet her and learns of the brawl, Tybalt’s death, and Romeo’s
banishment. What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A. Angry B. Happy C. Nervous D. Scared
For number 28-29. How would you react on the given statement?
___28. In an experiment where white men interviewed both black and white job applicants, the interviewer made
more speech errors when the applicant was black.
A. True B. False C. Maybe D. None of the above
___29. Most people perceive women as being more understanding, kind, and helpful than men.
A. True B. False C. Maybe D. None of the above
For number 30-34. How would you identify literary device used in the sentence?
___30. The shadow of the moon danced on the lake.
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole
___31. The boy as dying to get a new school bag.
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole
___32. The flowers were blooming, and the bees kissed them every now and then.
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole
___33. This contact is as solid as the ground we stand on.
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole
___34. Lone is a battle held.
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole
For number 35-40. Which is the best word to complete the sentences?
___35. I’m busy right now. Can you _____later?
A. Call back B. Call C. Listen to D. Return
___36. Maria’s not here just now. Would you lie her to _________ your call?
A. Call back B. Call C. Listen to D. Return
___37. A telephone call in which three or more people can hear and speak with another is a _________ .
A. Call back B. Call C. Conference call D. Conference meeting
___38. What is an attitude?
A. Our reaction to events and experiences in our environment that shape our actions
B. Our reaction to events that create emotions responses
C. A perspective present at birth
D. A perspective or belief that is not culture-specific
___39. Which of the following is an example of an attitude?
A. I am interested in studying cultural psychology? C. I am thinking of career in medicine
B. I really lie your shirt. D. Our family has a new pet.
___40. In the ‘balcony scene’ (Act 2 Scene 2), Juliet famously says “wherefore art thou Romeo” What does this
actually mean?
A. Where are you, Romeo? C. Oh, why did you have to be Romeo-a Montague!
B. Why do you have such a silly name? D. Why do you keep hanging around outside my
window?

SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 7

Name: ______________________________________________
Directions: Read each item carefully and comprehensively. Choose and write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided
before each number.
_____1. An opinion is defined as something that a person thinks, feels or believes and not necessarily supported by proof or
knowledge. Opinion changes from person to person. Which among the sentences is an example of opinion?
A. World War II ended in 1945.
B. Jose Rizal is our national hero.
C. I think, Andres Bonifacio should be our national hero.
D.Melchora Aquino also known as Tandang Sora was born on January 6, 1812.
_____2. “Roses grow best in soil made of ¾ clay and ¼ sand and loam.” What type of assertion is shown in the statement?
A. Statement of convention B. Statement of fact
C. Statement of opinion D. Statement of Preference
_____3. Which line tells about how the rhinoceros looks like?
A. So this is the Rhi-no-ce-ros! B. I wonder why he looks so cross
C. Perhaps he is annoyed a bit D. Because his clothing does not fit
______4. Which of these statements expresses an opinion about social media?
A. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than twitter
B. Social Media networks are the most distracting websites on the internet.
C. Social media is defined as the Internet and mobile-based tools and devices that facilitate the integration of
technology,
D. Another name for social media is “Web 2.0” because both terms emphasize the social aspects of the Internet as
avenues for communication, collaboration, and creative expression.
You are the feature editor of the Philippine Daily News. You are tasked to make a write up about the Muslims. You want the
public especially the Christians to be familiar with their customs because it will guide them understand Muslims better.
_____5. If you are going to write an article about it, what should be the focus of your article?
A. I guess, I should focus on writing Muslim’s history.
B. I prefer to focus on writing about Muslim’s economics.
C. I think, I should focus on writing about Muslim’s politics.
D. I should focus on writing about Muslim’s customs and traditions
_____6. Write your name, your grade and section, and the day today on your one whole sheet of paper. What function of Oral
Language is used?
A. imaginative B. informational C. heuristic D. regulatory
_____7. One of the constant values by Confucius in governance is benevolence. Which among the statements is showing
benevolence?
A. One should be sincere and thoughtful in all actions.
B. One shows knowledge and wisdom in making decision.
C. One should think of the good of others first before his/her own good.
D. One should always behave with courtesy and respect towards others.
_____8. One of the reasons we need to stand up to our belief is because it builds self-confidence. Which among the statements
expounds having self-confidence?
A. The less you allow yourself to think freely and develop your own belief system the more you become a
follower to your own direction.
B. If you continually give in to what others want and compromise your own value in the process, you are going
to lose respect for yourself.
C. It takes guts to say no when it is so much easier to say yes. The more we stand up for ourselves, the more are
certain and have self-assurance.
D. Standing up for your beliefs may not be easy, but when you do, you know you will be able to look yourself in
the mirror and feel about yourself.
_____9. How do you call the moments of silence between phrases, used to separate ideas and also used for holding attention?
A. intonation B. pauses C. pitch D. volume
_____10. How do you call the manner in which we use voice, facial expression, and body language affects the messages we are trying to give?
A. action skills B. drama skills C. non-verbal cues D. verbal cues
_____11. Which of the following speech strategies refers to how speakers address the problems in speaking?
A. nomination B. repair C. restriction D. turn-taking
_____12. What is the system through which we use spoken words to express knowledge, ideas, and feelings?
A. non-verbal B. oral language C. phonology D. written language
_____13. Which among the speech strategies is the process by which people decide who takes the conversational floor?
A. nomination B. restriction C. topic control D. turn-taking
_____14. Which among the non-verbal behavior is pertaining to the amount of personal space between people who are talking?
A. eye contact B. facial expression C. pronunciation D. proximity
____ 15. Which of the speech strategies involves moving from one topic to another?
A. Nomination B. topic control C. topic shifting D. turn taking
_____16. Culture is defined as the characteristic features of everyday existence such asway of life shared by specific people and
time. Which among the statements show our culture in the Philippines?
A. Filipinos were colonized by the Spaniards.
B. The Japanese occupation in the Philippines lasted for over three years.
C. Filipinos show respect to the elders by saying ‘po’ and ‘opo’ and kissing the elders’ hand also known as ‘pagmamano’.
D. During the American colonial rule in the Philippines, there was an increase in American immigration to the
Philippines.
____17. What is the underlying meaning of the text ‘The Universals’ by Dr. Cleofe M.Bacungan?
 A. There is one culture that should be followed in our country.
B. The youth can contribute to the betterment of our country and eventually the world.
C. Different cultures vary in their ethical manifestations. But beneath such diversity, there is a clear convergence on
some basic values which can truly be called universals.
D. The timelessness of ethical universals in different environments suggests the virtues such as unions and
righteousness is deeply embedded in man’s nature and are necessary to maintain a happy life.
____18. A fact is defined as something verifiable. We can determine whether it is true by researching the evidence. Which
among the statements is an example of fact?
A. World War II ended in 1945.
B. Mcdonald is better than Jollibee.
C. My friend told me that her brother is intelligent and talented.
D. She is as fast as a lightning when she joined the track and field.
____19. “But as time went on, the colors declarations became stronger and haughty with an overtone which tended to out down
the other colors. Their claim became very explicit as to who was the best color.What are the rainbow colors arguing about?
A. They are putting each other down. C. They are arguing who is the haughtiest color.
B. They are arguing who was the best color. D. They are arguing about who is the strongest one
____20. Which of these statements about evidence is NOT true?
A. Evidence proves the claim of a writer. C. The reader may have understood the text by having the title
B. Evidence could be directly stated in the text. D. There is no connection between the evidence and the question
the text read.
____21. What do you call the most common multimedia element?
A. audio B. image C. text D. videos
____22. What files are deployed using plug-in media players?
A. audio B. image C. text D. videos
____23. Which catches viewers’ attention much more quickly than just plain, old text?
A. audio B. image C. text D. videos
____24. Below are examples of videos EXCEPT one. What is It?
A. AVI B. Flash C. Wave D. WMV
____25. What is the most common tool for creating animations?
A. Adobe B. AVI C. MIDI D. MP3
____26. Multimedia has made the gaming industry livelier and more entertaining. What use of multimedia is presented in the
statement?
A. advertising B. education C. gaming industry D. mass media
____27. In multimedia, people learn and access various information and events all around the world. What is the use of
multimedia in this statement?
A. advertising B. education C. gaming industry D. mass media
____28. Who coined the term “multimedia”?
A. Bert Goldstein B. Billy Einstein C. Bob Goldstein D. Bobby Golden
____29. How do you call the moments of silence between phrases, used to separate ideas and also used for holding attention?
A. intonation B. pauses C. pitch D. volume
____30. How do you call the manner in which we use voice, facial expression, and body language affects the messages we are
trying to give?
A. action skills B. drama skills C. non-verbal cues D. verbal cues

SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 9

Name: ______________________________________________
Directions: Read each item carefully and comprehensively. Choose and write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before each number.
______1. It is the direct or dictionary meaning of a word, in contrast to its figurative or associated meanings.
A. Denotation B. Connotation C. Description D. Exemplification
______2. The act of writing the first letter of a word in uppercase while the rest of the letters are in lowercase is known as.
 A. Capitalization B. Physical Format C. Punctuation D. Spelling
______3. When you have a supportive audience or spectators who are already briefed on the issue at hand, what appeal should
you maximize to use to them?
A. Athos B. Ethos C. Logos D. Pathos
______4. When you have spectators who are not readily accepting your ideas and who may listen to you but that does not
necessarily mean they automatically believe what you’re saying, what appeal should you make use of?
A. Athos B. Ethos C. Logos D. Pathos
______5. Students in Arellano University should wear their identification card anytime, anywhere in the campus. The sentence is
an example of what claim?
A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Value C. Claim of Policy D. Counterclaim
______6. Because of, for, due to, so that, therefore are signal words of what pattern of written text?
A. Problem-Solution B. Classification and Division
C. Cause-Effect D. Exemplification
______7. The act or practice of inserting standardized marks or signs in the written matter to clarify the meaning and separate
structural units pertains to.
A. Capitalization B. Physical Form C. Punctuation D. Spelling
______8. What property refers to the appropriate use of language in writing?
A. appropriate language use B. coherence and cohesion
C. mechanics D. organization
_____9. What property refers to the writing conventions for the words used?
A. appropriate language use B. coherence and cohesion
C. mechanics D. organization
_____10. Which of the following properties of a well-written text refers to the grammatical aspects of writing?
A. appropriate language use B. coherence and cohesion
C. mechanics D. organization
_____11. What property refers to the degree to which sentences are connected so that flow of ideas is easy to follow?
A. appropriate language use B. coherence and cohesion
C. mechanics D. organization
_____12. Which of the following properties of a well-written text involves summarizing the overall argument and beginning each
paragraph with a topic sentence?
A. appropriate language use B. coherence and cohesion
C. mechanics D. organization
_____13. What word would complete the sentence, “Mr. Fortes, the adviser of Grade 11, gave his students an __________ on
how to study well in the midst of the pandemic.”?
A. advice B. advise C. adbise D. adviced
_____14. What is a paragraph?
A. A long group of sentences with no main idea
B. Any group of sentences that's at least three sentences long
C. A group of sentences focusing on a topic
D. None of the answers is correct
_____15. Which of the following list of words are transitional words?
A. additionally, however, conversely B. if, then, because
C. emphatically, surprisingly, nearly D. whenever, sometimes, often
_____16. A coherent body paragraph is one that _____.
A. can also serve as a concluding paragraph
B. includes all of the ideas that have been brainstormed
C. has clear, logical sentences that flow together well
D. presents a well-developed thesis sentence
_____17. How can the following mixed-structure sentence be corrected? “From looking at the textbook helped me understand
my mistakes.”
A. Adding a comma after 'textbook'.
B. Adding a semicolon after 'textbook'.
C. Rephrasing as two sentences: 'From looking at the textbook. I helped
understand my mistakes.'
D. Removing 'From'.

_____18. When quotation marks are involved, which of the following demonstrates the correct usage of a comma?
A. Commas are not used with quotation marks
B. “It's going to be gorgeous weather outside today”, the teacher said.
C. “It's going to be gorgeous weather outside today,” the teacher said.
D. “It's going to be, gorgeous weather outside today” the teacher said.
_____19. Which of the following property of a well-written text constitutes the logical order of presentation of ideas?
A. appropriate language use B. coherence and cohesion
 C. mechanics D. organization
_____20. Which of the following property of a well-written text features the textual continuity?
A. appropriate language use B. coherence and cohesion
C. mechanics D. organization
_____21. Which definition best defines reading?
A. Cognitive process that involves decoding symbols to arrive at meaning.
B. Looking at the words in the text.
C. Mental process that allows the reader to understand the text.
D. Prediction of what is going on in the text.
_____22. Which level of reading comprehension is what actually happens in a story?
A.Critical meaning B. Evaluative meaning C. Inferential meaning D. Literal meaning
_____23. A paragraph that employs description seeks to convey to the reader the image of a person, an object, a place, or a
scenario through the use of words.
A. Narration B. Description C. Illustration D. Definition
_____24. A pattern of development that tells what happened or describes a chain of events that led to a conclusion or end. It
tells us what happened, where it happened, and when.
A. Narration B. Description C. Illustration D. Definition
_____25. In this pattern, the writer explains the main idea by giving a long example or a series of examples that are each very
specific and vivid for the purpose of adding more information to explain, persuade, define or illustrate a general idea.
A. Illustration B. Argumentation C. Causal Analysis D. Classification
_____26. This means that a generalization is supported by specific instances.
A. Narration B. Description C. Illustration D. Definition
_____27. This means to find the reasons that produced a certain result or to identify the results produced by a certain
phenomenon.
A. Compare and Contrast B. Classification
C. Cause and Effect D. Argumentation
_____28. A pattern of development that provides enough reasons and proof to convince the reader that a certain opinion is
valid.
A. Compare and Contrast B. Classification
C. Cause and Effect D. Argumentation
_____29. This arranges knowledge according to whether two or more items (or both) are identical to or distinct from each other.
This is an effective pattern to use when one subject is described in relation to another when the reader can better understand it.
If the reader is familiar with one subject.
A. Compare and Contrast B. Classification
C. Cause and Effect D. Argumentation
_____30. This means that a generalization is supported by specific instances.
A. Narration B. Description
C. Illustration D. Definition
_____31. It virtually constructs a world as the reader sees it from the text.
A. definition B. description C. exemplification D. narration
_____32. A unified body paragraph is one that _____.
A. brings all of the readers together
B. could fit into any essay that a person may write
C. has sentences that all stick to the main idea expressed in the topic sentence
D. presents at least five details and examples
_____33. A coherent body paragraph is one that _____.
A. can also serve as concluding paragraph B. has clear, logical sentences that flow together well
C. includes all of the ideas that have been brainstormed D. presents a well-developed thesis sentence
_____34. Which of the following is correct regarding transition sentences and their relevance to an essay?
A. As a writer, it does not matter that each of the paragraphs is connected because each expresses a single idea.
B. Each paragraph is meant to express a single idea.
C. You should not have cohesive ideas and thus you should limit the use of transition sentences.
D. All the answers are correct.
_____35. A graphic organizer helps students to _____________.
A. Retain information, express what they learned in lengthy prose, and organize thoughts and ideas.
B. Retain information, organize ideas, and to represent complex ideas in a visual manner.
C .Retain information, organize thoughts, and to avoid reading lengthy text.
C. Retain information, organize ideas, and to represent complex ideas in length prose.
_____36. When an author claims in the argument that something should be implemented, this claim is called _____.
A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Policy C. Claim of Value D. Counterclaim
_____37. If the topic involves investigating multiple cause-and-effect factors associated with a complex topic and how they inter-
relate, for example, examining the effects of improved farming methods, use a __________ as your graphic organizer.
A. Fishbone B. Spider map C. Timeline D. Venn Diagram
_____38. A type of compare/contrast organizer is:
A. Web B. Cornell Note-taking C. Fishbone D. Venn diagram
_____39. Which of the following sentences has precise and clear language?
A. He is an interesting individual.
B. Killer sentenced to die for second time in ten years.
C. The practice of theory of politics are studied in the classroom but political habits on campus do not seem to benefit
from such labor
D. The movie is a classic example of a horror movie because it incorporates all the elements of a horror film.
_____ 40. Tears came out of Arwin’s eyes when his teacher announced the honor students. Which question from the list below is
implicit?
A. What was announced? B. Who announced the honor students?
C. Why did Arwin cry? D. What was the name of the boy who cried?