Republic of the Philippines

Department of
Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON

REGIONAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT

English 9

Name: ________________________________ Date: _______________________ Score: _______

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write it on the provided Answer Sheet.

1. In a narrative, the characters are categorized according to the roles they play. What type of character is
considered the villain that would mostly likely cause hardship and sorrow to the lead role?

A. flat or static C. protagonist

B. round or dynamic D. antagonist
2. It is the problem or struggle in a short story which may be classified as internal or
external.
A. Conflict C. Denouement
B. Climax D. Resolution
3. Every story conveys a specific message. Which element of a story pertains to its underlying message that
can be direct or indirect, blatant or subtle.
A. character C. theme
B. conflict D. plot
4. If you want something done, give it to a busy person.” Initially that advice sounds strange, but people with
energy and ambition often gets things done. Throughout time, it has been proven that people with ambition
accomplish things than others thought was impossible. Whether a person wants to set a world record or rise
to the top, ambition is the only quality that is most needed. Which may be the best title for the text?
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A. How to have ambition
B. The Value of Ambition
C. The Negative Effects of Ambition
D. The Ways in which the Ambition affects Social Life

7. Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like
real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind.
Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and
untiring workers whose only goal is to make our lives easier. Which may be the main idea of the text? -
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A. Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants.
B. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers.
C. They will look and behave much like real humans.
D. Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn fr5. Tea is the world’s second most
popular drink after water. Tea is a big part of the Chinese culture. A Chinese saying identifies the
seven basic daily necessities as fuel, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. According to Chinese
legend, tea was invented accidentally by the Chinese emperor Shen Nong in 2737 B.C. China is one
of the main producers of tea, and tea remains China’s national drink. Which may be the main idea of
the text?
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A. The popularity of tea C. The benefits of drinking water
B. The health benefits of tea D. The importance of tea in Chinese culture
6. Exercise is crucial to our lives. Doctors recommend that individuals exercise at least twice a week. It not
only controls weight, but it combats many health conditions and diseases. Another added benefit to exercise
is its mood boosting qualities. Remember, exercise does not necessarily need to be done in the gym as it can
consist of an outdoor walk or bike ride. Which may be the main idea of the text?

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A. Gyms are perceived to be bad for the health.
B. Bike riding is a good exercise.
C. Exercise has various benefits.
D. Exercise can be done anywhere. om experience.
8. What does it mean to show bias?
A. to be conceited C. to favor one side over another
B. to refuse to take a side D. to show selfishness
9. Prejudice is remarkably similar to its Latin root in form and meaning. What is meaning the Latin
word “praejudicium”?
A. judgement in advance C. unfair judgement
B. too much presumption D. overthinking
10. Which of the following statements best defines bias?
A. It is an inclination toward or against one way of thinking.
B. It is a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation.
C. It is an opinion or judgment formed without due examination
D. It is an adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
11. Why is it important for readers to identify stereotypes, biases, and assumptions in written work?
A. Recognizing these factors helps readers become more acquainted with writers they agree
with.
B. Recognizing these factors helps readers think critically to avoid being influenced about how
they feel about people or things.
C. Recognizing these factors is only important if you disagree with the writer's perspective. D.
Recognizing these factors is not important; it is normal to have stereotypes, biases, and assumptions
about people or things.
12. As bias is known as the irrational assumption that affects the ability to decide based on evidence.
Among the statements given, which best describes it?
A. People tend to form opinions without due knowledge
B. People tend to dislike those who belong to a different group
C. People tend to think that all members of a group are the same.
D. People tend to have an irrational attitude towards a particular group, race or religion.
13. Which of the following situations shows prejudice?
A. A group speaks hatred for other races and praise for their own.
B. A company hires a woman who shows expertise and has more experience in the
construction industry.
C. A member of the ruling party agrees with everything the government says but disagrees
with everything the opposition believes

D. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, any person of Japanese descent living in America
was considered a suspect.
14. An author writing about Mustang Convertibles uses words such as:
performance, speed, fuel efficiency, wind, luxury. What can you infer about the author's
bias?
A. dislikes sports cars C. likes Mustang Convertibles
B. thinks Mustangs are for old people D. thinks Mustangs are dangerous
15. Which among the following statements is NOT an example of author bias?
A. The best new song is Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself"
B. The #1 song on the Billboard Top 100 this week is Rhianna's "Work"
C. One Call" is the worst song.
D. “Thinking Out Loud” is the song teenagers love the most.
 For items 16-17, refer to the given article.
Nowadays, edited photos of opposition politicians saying outrageous things to make them
look bad and destitute flood my newsfeed. Say for instance, netizen posted in his social account
that the number of reported cases is inaccurate. Because of this, many people are hesitant to get
vaccinated. People used to believe that the photos they have seen online are factual. There are also
quotes from fictitious and deceased personalities apparently praising a politicians’ leadership,
disseminated online to mock his critics. Fake news has caused me, and I assume many others, a lot
of stress and pain. The thought that many people are being lured by these falsehoods, especially at a
time when we desperately need credible information, is just nerve-wracking.

16. Which among the following statements is relevant to the article on how people have been victimized by
fake news?
A. Say for instance, netizen posted in his social account that the number of reported cases is
inaccurate.
B. People used to believe that the photos they have seen online are factual.
C. There are also quotes from fictitious and deceased personalities apparently praising the
President’s leadership, disseminated online to mock his critics.
D. Fake news has caused me, and I assume many others, a lot of stress and pain.
17. If you will determine whether the information given supports the article, then what factor is it being
referred to identify the relevance and truthfulness of the ideas presented?
a. Check the author c. Consider the source
b. Read beyond d. Supporting

18. Analyze the given photos, they show truthfulness in the data presented EXCEPT…

A. B.

C.
 For items 19-20, refer to the given articles

Working on a computer can be very frustrating if you don’t follow the rules. Rule Number
One for word processing is “Save your work frequently.” You can sit and yell at the machine when
your stuff disappears. You can bang the keyboard. You can even cry. The fact remains, had you saved
frequently, a lot more than nothing would still be there!
Source: https://www.waynecc.edu/wp-content/uploads/reading-review.pdf

19. What is the point of the paragraph?

A. complaining about life can be very dangerous.
B. try to buy a new keyboard for better word processing.
C. we all get disappointed at some point in our lives.
D. make it a habit to save files regularly to avoid the hassle.
20. Which of the following statements is irrelevant to the selection?
A. Most of us feel disappointed when working with a computer.
B. It is better to save your files frequently to avoid deleting files.

C. There is no better access to a computer than getting a good password.

D. Do not yell at the machine or cry because it won't do any good
21. You are writing a feature article on traditional Filipino sweets and desserts and need to locate secondary
sources. Which of the following is best to choose?
A. a compilation of recipes for Filipino sweets and desserts
B. an interview with a neighbor who knows how to make sweets and desserts
C. a blog titled “11 Traditional Filipino Sweets and Desserts You Need to Try”
D. a collection of photos of traditional Filipino sweets and desserts
22. If you were doing research for your essay about your family history, and needed a primary source, which
of the following would you do?
A. look for recent family photos
B. interview elder family members
C. ask opinions from family friends
D. find the Family Tree project of your eldest brother
23. Your father is applying for a job that requires primary information about the applicants. Which of the
following does not give primary information about your father?
A. Birth Certificate
B. Diploma
C. Thesis
D. ID
24. Your teacher Voter’s gives you a reporting task about a front liner’s experiences during this time of the
pandemic. How would you gather secondary information?
A. get a copy of actual video footage inside the hospital
B. watch a documentary about lived experiences of front liners
C. schedule an online interview with a policeman or soldier
D. read a front liner’s personal social media posts telling his experiences
25. Which of the following statement is an example of FACT?
A. The Philippines was the first country in Southeast Asia to gain independence after World War II, in
1945.
B. I think if Vice President Lennie Robredo will be the next President in Philippines, we will have a
better future.
C.The most reliable network in the Philippines is TV5.
D. The best Vlogger for me is no other than Kween LC.
26. Which of the following statement is an example of OPINION?
A. The Philippines has the highest rate of discovery of new animal species with 16 new species of
mammals discovered just in the last 10 years.
B. Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is a premier provider of customer-focused telecommunications and
ICT solutions dedicated to equip, enable, and empower its users.
C. Lloyd Cafe Cadena was the most famous Filipino vlogger, radio personality, and author.
D. After we have been exposed to an infection, our immune system remembers the threat, by
 producing antibodies.
27. Primary source documents are all of the following EXCEPT –
A. first hand accounts of someone’s experience
B. Analysis of events

C. an original document that does not analyze other documents

D. original research
28. Secondary source documents are all of the following EXCEPT:
A. an analysis of primary sources or events
B. interpretations of original documents
C. sources created later by someone who did not participate in the event
D. original materials
29. Which of the following sources of information is considered a primary one since it makes a personal
connection to the past?
A. A biography of Gregorio H. Del Pilar
B. A documentary about the history of Bulacan
C. Downloaded photograph of the Bulak Festival
D. An interview with a survivor of World War II
30. Which statement best describes a secondary source of information?
A. They provide direct or first-hand evidence of certain events, objects, persons or work of art.
B. The information in these sources has not yet been analyzed, summarized or interpreted. C.
Works of criticism and interpretation are examples of this type of sources.
D. These present original thinking, report on discoveries, or share new information. 31. What
could be the possible actions you need to engage in before you identify that the evidence of
information is valid?
A. assess B. evaluate C. examine D. All of the above
32. What is the question you should ask in examining the reliability of a piece of evidence?
A. Does it present extreme situation?
B. Does it provide sources that are verifiable?
C. Does it give limited data of information?
D. Is your example similar to other examples?
For items number 33 - 35: Identify what communicative competence is appropriate for these
statements?
33.

The Priest said, “For God so love the world that He gave his only begotten son that whoever believes in Him should not perish
but have everlasting life.” And this can be read on the of John chapter 3 verse 16.

The teacher explains the DepEd Core Values, Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa and the learners
do listen attentively.

A. Casual C. Frozen B. Consultative D. Intimate

34.
Learner 1: Hi! How are you? Learner 2: Are you enjoying the limited face to face? Learner 1: Well…yes, I am, but still,
we need to be more cautious for we do not see the enemy, I mean the virus. Learner 2: Yeah, you are right, we still need to
follow the health protocol. See you around.

Mom 1: Oh! I love the way you take care of your plants.
Mom2: They say I have a green thumb, that the plants easily bloom.
Mom3: Share some tips on how to produce more of that variety. Mom 2: Which one? Ah the Monet Tree? Sure! Get inside
and let us talk about that.

A. Casual C. Frozen
B. Consultative D. Intimate

35. Which of the following statements can be classified as “consultative communicative

 style”?
1. Dr. Reyes, what would be the best thing to do to have a shiny hair?
2. Mirah, what do you think will happen in our environment 10 years from now?
3. Teddy, how do you find the Baywalk Dolomite Beach in Manila?
4. Teacher Ruth, can I take the remediation test after my swab test is done?

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 3 and 4
For items number 36 - 39: Identify what communicative style is appropriate for this situation?

36. Maria’s father just arrived from work. She is about to greet him as he enters their home.

A. Casual C. Frozen
B. Consultative D. Intimate
37. Best friends Mike and Carlo are about to discuss their plans for college.
A. Casual C. Frozen
B. Consultative D. Intimate
38. A client is about to seek the expertise of an assessor to inquire about the land area of his inheritance from his
father.
A. Casual C. Conversational B. Consultative D. Intimate

39. DOH Secretary Francisco T. Duque III delivered his speech to welcome Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte
during the turn over ceremony of the OFW Hospital last April 24, 2022.
A. Casual C. Frozen
B. Consultative D. Intimate

40. Modal verbs are also known as helping verbs. They work with other verbs to show various
conditions, such as possibility or necessity. Which statement has the correct modal verb?
1. Have I drive your car to go to school tomorrow?
2. Students must wear their proper school uniform and identification card.
3. We have to make our room, school, and environment attractive.
4. The Med Team may to assist the learners with symptoms in the isolation booth.
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4
41. Which modal verb should be used to complete the statement?
We ____ drink 8 - 12 glasses of clean and safe water every day.

A. ought to C. may
B. can D. should

42. Which modal verb should be used for this statement?

The Department of Agrarian Reform _____ train our farmers on how to
plant new breeds of palay and other crops, so that we ____have enough
supply for the country.

A. must - may C. can- will

 B. may – shall D. shall - may

43. Which of the statements expresses an obligation?

1. You must wear face mask and bring alcohol wherever you go.
2. You ought to observe social distancing.
3. Learners may obey their parents all the time.
4. Parents can guide their children in doing their school tasks.
A. 1 and 2 C. 3 and 4
B. 2 and 3 D. 1 and 4
44. Which is the most appropriate and sensible conclusion expressing an argument based on the text?

The government should consider building more windmills and solar panels, to improve the
supply of electricity.

A. The government should partially support the leaders who pursue on building windmills and solar
panels.
B. The government should further implement the use of natural resources to improve the supply of
electricity.
C. The government should continue to construct infrastructures for further improvement.
D. The government should pay attention on the needs of the people.

45. Which statement draw a conclusion expressing prohibition based on the given statement?

Unvaccinated people are not allowed to attend mass gathering.

A. Unvaccinated people won’t be allowed to go to the mall.

B. Unvaccinated people shouldn’t be allowed to attend any form of gathering.
C. Unvaccinated people may be allowed to eat in a restaurant.
D. Unvaccinated people can visit their relatives.

The numbers in detail

Already in the mid-2010s, hunger had started creeping upwards, dashing hopes of irreversible decline. Disturbingly, in
2020 hunger shot up in both absolute and proportional terms, outpacing population growth: some 9.9 percent of all people
are estimated to have been undernourished last year, up from 8.4 percent in 2019.

More than half of all undernourished people (418 million) live in Asia; more than a third (282 million) in Africa; and a
smaller proportion (60 million) in Latin America and the Caribbean. But the sharpest rise in hunger was in Africa, where
the estimated prevalence of undernourishment – at 21 percent of the population – is more than double that of any other
region.

On other measurements too, the year 2020 was sombre. Overall, more than 2.3 billion people (or 30 percent of the global
population) lacked year-round access to adequate food: this indicator – known as the prevalence of moderate or severe
food insecurity – leapt in one year as much in as the preceding five combined. Gender inequality deepened: for every 10
food-insecure men, there were 11 food-insecure women in 2020 (up from 10.6 in 2019).

Malnutrition persisted in all its forms, with children paying a high price: in 2020, over 149 million under-fives are
estimated to have been stunted, or too short for their age; more than 45 million – wasted, or too thin for their height; and
nearly 39 million – overweight. A full three-billion adults and children remained locked out of healthy diets, largely due
to excessive costs. Nearly a third of women of reproductive age suffer from anaemia. Globally, despite progress in some
areas – more infants, for example, are being fed exclusively on breast milk – the world is not on track to achieve targets
for any nutrition indicators by 2030.

https://www.who.int/news/item/12-07-2021-un-report-pandemic-year-marked-by-spike-in-world-hunger

46. Which of the following statements from the selection doesn’t show text relevance of ideas?

A. Disturbingly, in 2020 hunger shot up in both absolute and proportional terms, outpacing population
growth: some 9.9 percent of all people are estimated to have been undernourished last year, up
from 8.4 percent in 2019.

B. But the sharpest rise in hunger was in Africa, where the estimated prevalence of
 undernourishment – at 21 percent of the population – is more than double that of any other
region.
C. Nearly a third of women of reproductive age suffer from anemia.
D. Globally, despite progress in some areas – more infants, for example, are being fed exclusively
on breast milk – the world is not on track t0o achieve targets for any nutrition indicators by
2030.
47. Among the following statements, which best defines text relevance?
A. Reading is a goal-directed activity such that a reader seeks to reach a particular outcome. B.
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions while considering the
text's details.
C. Refers to the match between a reader's goal and information germane to that goal.
D. It helps readers in the analysis of the information presented.

48. Which among the following statements is NOT TRUE about Internet?
(APPLYING) A. It makes studying easier.
B. All the information in the internet is reliable.
C. It connects people from around the world.
D. Provides an easy way to communicate with others.

49. Which among the following is not a valuable use of the Internet in education?
A. Easy access to resources.
B. Access to Digital Media.
C. Place for Social Networking
D. Effective Teaching-Learning tool
50. Why do you need to filter any information provided by the internet?
A. Some sites from the internet require access on your location.
B. Some sites, like Wikipedia, gives users freedom to change details and information on their
site.
C. The internet is vast and the information shared is endless.
D. Some contents of the internet is age-restricted

With only about one third of the population fully vaccinated, a presidential
campaign’s ability to effectively utilize social media and dominate digital spaces will be
instrumental in shaping national opinion. Government lockdowns also make it difficult to
hold traditional, in-person campaign events. Candidates, therefore, will rely even more on
social media to reach out to voters than in previous elections.
Social media is a fundamental force in Philippine society. It is a convenient and accessible
means of consuming content, especially since internet connectivity is often slow and
unreliable. The accessibility of social media makes it a prime platform for swaying public
opinion. Consequently, political actors are willing to do anything to capture the public’s
attention. Over 90 percent of Filipinos with access to the internet are on social media.
Facebook and YouTube dominate the country. As of 2021, about 81 percent of the
Philippine population is on Facebook. Meanwhile, 85 percent of Filipinos with access to the
internet watch YouTube. The average Filipino internet user spent nearly four hours on
social media every day. Facebook has been deeply entrenched in Philippine society largely
thanks to its initiatives to expand into developing countries. Facebook Basics, introduced in
2013, partnered with local carriers to offer Facebook with zero data charges. Consequently,
Facebook became the de facto internet for many Filipinos.
https://thediplomat.com/2021/11/social-media-misinformation-and-the-2022-philippine
elections/

51. The first paragraph supports the idea that:

A. Traditional campaigning will not be effective during the pandemic.
B. Social Media will play a big role in the election during this time of pandemic.
C. Candidates has to spend more campaign funds.
D. Voters needs to be more careful with the information given by the internet.
52. For the second paragraph, what idea does it support?
A. Philippines is one of the countries that relies on Social Media.
B. Philippines’ internet connectivity is slow and unreliable.
 C. Candidates uses the accessibility of reliable connection as a way to sway public opinion.
D. Filipinos love social media.
53. When we say relevance, it means important to the matter at hand. To judge the relevance of the
material, which cannot be used as guide question?
A. Does the information relate to your research question?
B. Does it still reflect the present situation?
C. Are factual descriptions correct and based on hard facts?
D. Is it fake news?
54. What is a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premises and a
conclusion?
A. Premise
B. Syllogism
C. Conclusion
D. Generalization
55. Among the following statements, which of them best describes appropriateness?

A. Are the materials used suited to the assertions made by the speaker? For example, when a
speaker makes assertions on technology innovations, are televisions and recordings
appropriate to use?
B. Do the materials support the speaker`s assertions? Do they facilitate better understanding of
the assertions?
C. Are the materials understandable? Are they organized?
D. 6. Are opinions supported by facts?
56. Among the following statements, which of them best describes Effectivity?
A. Are the materials used suited to the assertions made by the speaker? For example, when a
speaker makes assertions on technology innovations, are televisions and recordings
appropriate to use?
B. Do the materials support the speaker`s assertions? Do they facilitate better understanding of
the assertions?
C. Are the materials understandable? Are they organized?
D. Are opinions supported by facts?
57. Among the following statements, which of them best describes Clarity?
A. Are the materials used suited to the assertions made by the speaker? For example, when a
speaker makes assertions on technology innovations, are televisions and recordings
appropriate to use?
B. Do the materials support the speaker`s assertions? Do they facilitate better understanding of
the assertions?
C. Are the materials understandable? Are they organized?
D. 6. Are opinions supported by facts?
58. In evaluating an author’s work, it is important to identify the framework of mind through his/her
pattern of___________.
A. Idea B. unity
C. worth D. sound
59. Actively take ______________ so that you can compare and contrast information. Taking it outside
of your mind and putting it on paper will help you track the discussion.
A. Idea B. unity
C. Worth D. sound
60. Be aware of your own ____________. They narrow down the information that you are exposing
yourself to.
A. Idea B. unity
C. Worth D. sound