Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION XII – SOCCSKSARGEN
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF COTABATO
President Roxas National HighSchool
English 7 Third Periodical Examination
Name: ______________________________Grade/Section Date: _______________
Direction: Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the correct answer.
Read the excerpt from a personal blog and answer the following questions.

1. It is clear from the blog that the author is _______?

a. humble b. optimistic c. vain d. faithful
2. What kind of experiences does she recall during this time of crisis?
a. sad b. broad c. joyful d. unpleasant
3. According to the blog, to what did the author compare the generosity of the people during those
time?
a. music b. experiences c. church d. people
4. How did the author address her loneliness in times of trouble?
a. talk to others b. tell stories c. cry d. spend time praying
5. What will be your best statement for this situation? You want to borrow your new classmate’s pen.
a. Give me your pen please.
b. May I borrow your pen?
c. Hey Dude! May I borrow your pen?
d. Give me your pen!
6. Which sentence is correctly structured?
a. There are many beautiful things to look forward
b. She came to school late because she walk from home to school.
c. I forget my book yesterday that’s why I don’t have any homework
d. None of the above
7. It’s dinner time and you saw your sister’s hands are dirty. What will you say?
a. You will not eat until your hands are clean
b. Eat your dinner without using any utensils
c. Go to the sing, wash your hands with soap and water and rinse it thoroughly.
d. All of the above
8. The following are proper gestures that the speaker should do except one.
 a. Maintain eye contact
b. Speak loudly and never mind what others are doing.
c. Avoid unnecessary gestures or distracting mannerisms.
d. None of the above
9. What is culture?
a. A shared way of life
b. The spread of ideas
c. A short well-known expression
d. A custom prohibiting or restricting a practice
10. The way of people eat in their country such as with forks, chopsticks or fingers is an example of
_______.
a. Cultural trait B. Ethnic trait
c. Cultural Differences D. Cultural region
11. Selections may be embedded with ____
a. Environmental aspect b. Cultural aspect
c. Historical aspect d. All of the above
12. Cultural features may have connections to _________
a. Geography b. History
c. Both A and B d. None of the above
13-17. Identify the tone or mood of the given statements below.
13. The woodcutter silently sits under the molave tree. He is thinking of what will be the future of his son
if he doesn’t have woods to sell. His son needs school supplies, payment for classroom dues, meal
allowance and transportation allowance. What is the tone?
a. worried b. hopeful c. thankful d. sad
14. The landlord uttered some undesirable words to his tenants. He was not thinking of the possible
effect of this to his people and also to his business. What is the tone?
a. demanding b. angry c. lonely d. hopeful
15. Rene always love what he is doing. He loves to plant vegetables in his backyard. Sometimes he also
repairs furniture with damages. What is the tone?
a. lighthearted b. demeaning c. worried d. angry
16. Perseus tried to solve his problem while thinking silently on how to get out of the maze. What is the
mood?
a. calm b. nervous c. anxious d. pensive
17. The villagers had an emergency meeting due to the sudden increase of the COVID cases. They
silently planned of the possible contingency measure about this. What is the mood?
a. calm b. nervous c. anxious d. cheerful
18. The beauty queen walked down the aisle with elegance and finesse. What literary device is used in
this statement?
a. Imagery because the descriptions appealed to the senses.
b. Symbolism because the beauty queen represents all women.
c. Character development because the beauty queen used to be clumsy
d. Both A and B
19. The carabao is said to represent the Filipino because it is hardworking. What literary device is used
in this statement?
a. Imagery because the carabao appealed to the senses.
b. Character development because Filipinos have become industrious.
c. Symbolism because the carabao is a representation of diligence.
d. Both A and C.
20. “Let’s go home, guys. This place is giving me the goosebumps.” How is the mood of this statement
created?
a. Through character development showing the person’s fear.
b. Through imagery by showing the place looked like.
c. Through symbolism showing how young people behave
d. Both A and C
Read the passage then respond to the question.
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I
sure could use some help with these groceries.” There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to
put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all
over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m doing to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to
herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.

21. What happened to the window?

a. Tommy installed the broken window.
b. Tommy broke the window playing baseball.
c. Tommy cleaned the window with a dirty rag.
d. Tommy left the window open and some birds flew in
22. Why did Tommy leave?
a. Tommy had to run an errand.
b. Tommy had forgotten his baseball bat outside.
c. Tommy was in a hurry to play baseball outside.
d. Tommy was afraid his mother would punish him.
23. You have a dinner party and all the guests ask for seconds. What is the most logical conclusion?
a. the food is good b. the guests eat too much
c. the food is terrible d. the guests are picky eaters
24. The idea that is suggested by the facts or details in a passage.
a. Inference b. Literary Device
c. Logical Connectors d. Poetic License
25. You wake up and see tree branches on the ground and trach all over the place. What do you think
happened?
a. It was a peaceful night
b. It rained hard last night
c. There was a storm last night
d. There was a war between two gangs
26. A friend comes to school on crutches.
a. He/she had a flu
b. He/she had suffered depression
c. He/she accidentally cut her arm
d. He/she had some kind of accident and was injured.
27. “The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest.
Butterflies and ant eaters also live in the rain forest.” What is the main idea?
a. The main idea is implies.
b. The rain forest is home to many creatures.
c. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest.
d. Sloths and tapirs are other creatures that live in the rain forest.
28. As statement used to make a declaration or to express strong belief on a certain topic is called
a. Assertion b. Opinion c. Fact D. Affirmation
29. When is the best time to make literary assertion?
a. After reading a story
b. After playing online games
c. Before watching a play
d. While reading the story
30. Which one is not a type of Assertion?
a. Language Assertion
b. Emphatic Assertion
c. Core Assertion
d. Basic Assertion
31. The following are types of Language Assertion except
a. It contains information on its effect or feeling of the writer.
b. It contains information from other credible sources.
c. It contains information on the recommendation of the writer.
 d. It contains specific information from the literary work.
32. Why do we need to make assertions?
a. To convince the reader to accept the writer’s interpretation
b. To let the reader understand the background of the paper
c. To let the reader react about the authors idea.
d. To present the paper of academic research.
There will be a seminar on how to make “kakanins”. Youth and adults are invited to
join in the seminar in your barangay. You want to participate in the question-and-answer
portion. Below are questions prepared for you, just choose the correct word to complete
the questions.

33. What are the main ___________ of cassava cake?

a. ingredients b. spices c. sweets d. sugar
34. Is biko ____________to make than halayang ube?
a. easier b. easiest c. easy d. easier
35. What are the traditional ________on how to make suman?
a. strategy b. techniques c. ways d. method
36. What is the best marketing __________in selling kakanins?
a. strategy b. techniques c. way d. method
37. He did all that he could to ______ his son a good job.
a. certain b. secure c. support d. make
38. This passage is _________ from Booker’s autobiography.
a. adapted b. adopted c. abridged d. copied
39. We missed the bus because a few members of our team failed to_____ on time.
a. turn out b. turn off c. turn up d. be
40. If you are ________ a simple life, you will be able to overcome any challenge.
a. accustomed to b. adapted to c. secured to d. comfortable
Answer key
1. B 11. D 21. B 31. A
2. C 12. B 22. D 32. A
3. C 13. A 23. A 33. A
4. D 14. A 24. A 34. A
5. B 15. A 25. C 35. C
6. A 16. A 26. D 36. A
7. C 17. C 27. B 37. B
8. B 18. A 28. A 38. A
9. A 19. C 29. A 39. C
10. A 20. A 30. C 40. A