FIRST PERIODIC TEST IN ENGLISH

S.Y. 2024 – 2025

I. Mastery of Lesson: Directions: Read the statement carefully and encircle the letter
of the correct answer.

1. These are helping verbs that are used along with main verbs to represent the ability,
possibility and probability of a subject to do an action.
A. Modals B. Adjectives C. Conditionals D. Adverbs
2. It describes the result of a certain condition.
A. Conditionals B. Modals C. Adverbs D. Adjectives
3. Will you lend me your ballpen? This sentence is an example of ______?
A. Conditionals B. Modals C. Adverbs D. Adjectives
4. If you drop that mug, it will break. This is an example of _______?
A. Conditionals B. Modals C. Adverbs D. Adjectives
5. Which is not an example of Modals?
A. Myra can write the alphabet correctly.
B. May I borrow your camera, please.
C. I knew I would win the championship this time.
D. I f I were you, I will do it better.
II. Oral Language and Fluency
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on your answer sheet.
6. In presenting an oral report, which of the following is not included under the Non-
verbal Skills?
A. body language B. elocution C. eye contact D. poise
7. Which of the following is included in oral reporting under the verbal skills?
A. body language B. enthusiasm C. eye contact D. poise
8. In panel discussion, which of the following is NOT included.
A. concise expressions
B. direct expressions
C. impressive expressions
D. simple expressions
9. It is written or broadcast piece of information about current events, typically
involving political, social, economic and cultural issues, and events that happen
locally or internationally.
A. Panel Discussion B. Speech C. News Report D. Tiktok
10. Which of the following is the right thing to do when delivering an oral report?
A. Do not speak directly to your audience.
B. Maintain a relaxed posture.
C. Make an effort not to be articulate.
D. Make unreadable visual aids that clarify what you are saying.
III. Vocabulary Development: Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and
encircle the correct answer.
11. The scorpion is rare, but large and venomous spiders are common. Which of the
following is the synonym of the underlined word?
A. non-poisonous B. non-toxic C. non-venomous D. poisonous
 12. The Fallen 44 valor will be remembered forever. Which of the following is NOT a
synonym of the underlined word?
A. Bravery B. Cowardice C. Fearlessness D. Gallantry
13. The philosopher’s works were once condemned by the church and placed on its list of
forbidden books. What is the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence:
A. Allowed B. Blessed C. Denounced D. Promoted
14. Which of the following is the antonym of the underlined word in this sentence? Thor
win over his enemies.
A. Friend B. Foe C. Opponent D. Rival
15. He gazed upon the beauty of the flowers that surround her. What is the synonym of
the word gazed?
A. Ignored B. looked away C. stared D. passed by
IV. Grammar Awareness: Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer; then,
write it in your answer sheet.
16. Which of the following pronouns would best complete this sentence: The judges
could not agree among ___________.
A. Himself B. Herself C. Themselves D. Ourselves
17. Which of the following sentences makes use of intensive pronoun?
A. Anna Rose promised herself a reward for her hard work.
B. Have you asked yourselves why you are here?
C. The basketball players prepared themselves by staying in shape.
D. We cooked the whole meal ourselves.
18. _____ animals protect themselves through camouflage.
A. demonstrative
B. intensive
C. These
D. This
19. Which of the following underlined pronouns is NOT an example of reflexive
pronoun?
A. She lost herself in the overwhelming beauty of the enchanted forest.
B. Jonathan built the shed in the backyard all by himself.
C. He had to force himself to work out each morning to achieve his fitness goals.
D. The cat licked itself clean with its sandpaper-like tongue.
20. Which of the following modals would best complete this sentence? I think you
_________ be careful of what you eat.
A. Can B. May. C. Might D. Should
21. I must eat healthy and balance diet. What does the underlined modal indicate?
A. Ability B. Obligation C. Permission D. Possibility
22. He gave up his old job so he _______ work for us. Which of the following modals
would best complete the sentence?
A. Can B. Could C. Should D. Would
23. You ___________ smoke. Smoking is dangerous to your health.
A. Can Not B. May Not C. Should Not D. Will Not
24. Everyone _______________ comply with the requirements to be promoted.
A. Must B. Can C. Might D. Could
25. Which of the following parenthetical expression would best complete the sentence?
This solution would not work, _________________, but the cost will be high.
A. as long as C. in my opinion
 B. in most cases D. on the condition that
V. Reading Comprehension: Read the following passages then answer the questions
based on the passage. Encircle the letter of the best answer.
26. If we will compare fruits and vegetables, what is the most appropriate graphic
organizer can we use?
A. Diagram
B. flow chart
C. tree diagram
D. venn diagram
27. Windows is proprietary, so it costs money to use and users are prohibited from
altering the source code. The underlined word would likely mean _____________.
A. exclusively owned
B. freely used
C. legally prohibited
D. totally altered
28. The generalization we can derive from the passage is ______________.
A. Linux is better than Windows.
B. Linux like the Windows when it becomes popular will also be proprietary.
C. Linux will be prepared more compared to Windows.
D. Windows is better than Linux.
29. The kind of evidence used by the writer to support his topic sentence is through ____.
A. anecdotes
B. examples
C. statistics
D. video
30. According to the passage, what could be the worst thing you can do on a date?
A. Appear properly showered and groomed.
B. Appear untidy in personal appearance.
C. Laugh really hard to yourself.
D. Tell jokes that aren’t funny.
31. To support his claim, the writer uses ___________.
A. Facts B. Opinions C. Reasons D. Statistics
32. Jena is defending her client’s innocence, what does she needs to present to the judges
so they will believe her?
A. Evidence B. Examples C. Statement D. Text

33. The kind of evidence used by the writer to support his topic sentence is through ____.
A. anecdotes
B. examples
C. statistics
D. video

VI. Literature: Read these myths; then, answer the questions that follow and
encircle the letter of the correct answer.
34. What kind of creature is the limokon?
A. Ape D. Cat C. Dove D. Man
35. What is the unique characteristic of the limokon although they look like birds?
A. could lay eggs C. could talk like man
B. could look like man D. could walk like man
 36. What does the folk tales tell us about?
A. Cultures and traditions C. Love Stories
B. Mythical stories D. Comics
37. Where does the couple live?
A. Mayo River D. Mayon River C. Manila River D. Chico River
38. Which is NOT an example of Folktale?
A. The Legend of Pineapple C. The legend of Torkaw
B. Biag ni Lam-ang D. The Legend of Mt. Mayon
39. What does the story tell us about?
A. The connection of human and nature.
B. The creation of bird.
C. The rising of nature.
D. The production of animals.
40. What kind of animal is the Limokon?
A. Eagle B. Owl C. Chicken D. Dove
VII. True or False: Draw happy ( ) face if the statement is True and sad ( ) face if
it is false. Write your answer before the number.
________41. The sentence “Can you draw a house?” is an example of modal.
________22. One communicative style is the word “intimate”.
________43. Second conditional talks about past situations.
________34. The word bookmark is an example of word formation.
________45. In communication, there is a feedback and receiver of message.
VIII. Identification. Identify the correct modals used in the sentences. Underline the
correct answer from the given choices.
46. If I were you, I (would, can may) say the truth.
47. This (have, may, could) help to attain the result.
48. You (could, might, must) go and see the doctors.
49. We (should, may, ought) eat healthy foods to be physically and mentally fit.
50. I think it (can, must, might) rain this afternoon.
IX. Enumeration: Enumerate/Give 5 examples of word formation.
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X. Grammar: Create a sentence using your answer in test IX.
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