CCT – VISIONS OF HOPE, INC.

Sitio Lao, Nagpan, Malungon, Sarangani Province

FOURTH QUARTER
ENGLISH 9
Name: __________________________________________________ Date: ________________
Teacher: Score:_______________
GENERAL INSTRUCTION: READ THE QUESTION CAREFULY AND AVOID ERASURES.

1. So he sat down, opened a drawer, took out of it a woman’s photograph, gazed at it a few
moments, and kissed it.
a. Narrative b. Argumentative c. descriptive d. explanation
2. The nervous system works through a complex network of neurons. These are the basic
functioning cells of the nervous system and conduct electrical impulses between the
central and peripheral nervous system.
a. Narrative b. Argumentative c. descriptive d. explanation
3. Yesterday, I fell over while walking in the hills and went to see the doctor, who bandaged
my knee and gave me a tetanus injection.
a. Narrative b. Argumentative c. descriptive d. explanation
4. Hundred Islands is one of the promising tourist spot in the Philippines. With its 123
islands and islets, you will enjoy swimming on its clear and cold water, as well as enjoy
walking on the fine and white sand. Moreover, there are many adventures waiting for you
when you experience scuba diving, zip lining, helmet diving and banana boat riding.
a. Narrative b. Argumentative c. descriptive d. explanation
5. Here are lots of ways to make Omelet. But this is the way to make a delicious one. First
of all, you need to prepare few tomatoes, few eggs and a small amount of oil. Then you
should make tomatoes sliced. After fragmentizing the tomatoes, you should turn the
stove on. After that, you should put a pan on the stove and should pour some oil in it.
Then bash the eggs in another bowl. Finally you should put the pieces of tomatoes and
pour the bashed eggs into the pan and after waiting for ten minutes, your Omelet will be
ready.
a. Narrative b. Argumentative c. descriptive d. explanation
6. She talked so ______ that the whole neighbourhood heard her.
a. Loudly c. calmly
b. Sofly d. none of the above
7. Mary kissed her mom ______.
a. Sweetly c. dramatically
b. Angrily d. none of the above
8. He _____ plays on the other team against ours.
a. Always c. never
b. Directly d. none of the above
9. We ____ have fish for dinner.
a. Always c. had
b. Don’t d. none of the above
10. Peter doesn’t _____ get up before seven.
a. Really c. seem
b. Never d. none of the above
11. No one has seen him ______.
a. Yesterday c. both a & b
b. Seemingly d. none of the above
12. My sister is dancing _____.
a. Gracefully c. tragically
b. Sorrowfully d. none of the above
13. You are _____ made by God.
a. Wonderfully c. both a & b
b. Heavenly d. none of the above
14. The corrupt Governor accumulated a lot of luxury cars during his stay in office.
a. collected c. destroyed
b. sold d. received
15. The students conducted classes in makeshift classrooms after a huge fire accidentally
burned their classrooms into ashes.
a. permanent c. improvised
b. strong d. comfortable
16. The comradeship that develops between soldiers is one that extends beyond the
battlefield.
a. bitterness c. romance
b. brotherhood d. hatred
17. Angela’s lustrous hair was the reason for her newfound celebrity.
a. dry c. dull
b. straight d. shining
18. The constant air bombardment of the capital was the military’s way of enervating the
opposition.
a. reaching c. strengthening
b. weakening d. pampering
19. The crowd was boisterous. They screamed and yelled and cheered wildly.
a. noisy c. colorful
b. calm d. dirty
20. Carlo went down on his knees and declared his imperishable love to Paula.
a. sectional c. immortal
b. partial d. unconditional
21. The Side A Band played popular pieces, so we herd our favorite songs.
a. unpleasant c. lively
b. numerous d. well-liked

Directions: What feeling or attitude is shown by the character in each statement?

Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
22. “This nation can be great again.” The speaker’s attitude is that of—
a. optimism b. bragging c. concern d. indifference
23. “There is no gain without pain.” The speaker treats trials and failures as—
a. opportunities b. obstacles c. destiny d. rewards
24. Which of the following can be found in the Philippines
a. Chocolate Hills b. Taj Mahal c. Great Wall d. none of the above
25. Which of the following is found in China?
a. Chocolate Hills b. Taj Mahal c. Great Wall d. none of the above
 a. And b. unlike c. but d. Moreover e. However f. In addition
Complete this paragraph with the correct transition word to achieve unity and coherence.
Choose from the box below.

26. The Filipino family is unique ___ it is quiet large.

27. The Filipino family has an extended Family ___ those of other countries are nuclear.
28. A typical Filipino family includes not only the father, mother and children, but also the
grandparents and other relatives.__,despite this, the family members live in harmony.
29. Everyone looks forward to the evening meal when everyone is at home ____ it is the
venue for an exchange of ideas.
30. ___ , in these modern times, family unity is on the wane.

Directions: Give your opinion on this advertisement. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.

31. “The anaconda is one of the largest and deadliest snakes in the world. Give your opinion
by saying—”
a. The anaconda is a deadly snake
b. The anaconda is a huge snake
c. The anaconda is a snake that is known to live in caves
d. I believe that anaconda can be tamed and can make a unique pet
32. .Express disagreement to the following statement, “Are you in favor of your father/
mother leaving your family to work abroad?”
a. I say no, for several reasons… c. Here is my suggestion…
b. May I have your advice? d. You can count on me…
33. “There should be curfew hours for teenagers.” Express support/ agreement by using an
expression like—
a. I agree with you… c. I tried but I just didn’t make it.
b. May I ask you for your favor? d. Who do you think can solve this problem?
34. “This nation can be great again.” The speaker’s attitude is that of—
a. optimism b. bragging c. concern d. indifference
35. “There is no gain without pain.” The speaker treats trials and failures as—
a. opportunities b. obstacles c. destiny d. rewards
Directions: Tell how emphasis has been achieved in the following sentences.

36. He worked hard for the money and that’s the only thing he wants— the money.
a. Parallelism c. Repetition
b. Periodic Sentence d. Inverted Sentence Order

37. People are born to live, to live, and to be happy.

a. Parallelism c. Repetition
b. Periodic Sentence d. Inverted Sentence Order

38. Down into the grasses on the river bank, the fireflies were gliding over the water.
a. Parallelism c. Repetition
b. Periodic Sentence d. Inverted Sentence Order

39. Here are my keys!

a. Parallelism c. Repetition
b. Periodic Sentence d. Inverted Sentence Order

40. What is the subject in this sentence? The big dog jumped over the wide river.
a. big b. dog c. wide d. river
41. It is one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature, passed on by word of mouth through
generations.
a. Folk songs b. Folklore c. Folk Narrative d. Folkfeast
42. Stories that explain about actions of the gods, exploits of heroes, or the elements of
nature’s origins.
a. Folk Narratives b. Myths c. Folktales d. Fables
43. It is all about the origins of the world.
a. Folk Narratives b. Myths c. Folktales d. Fables
44. These are stories from remote past handed down by word of mouth from one
generation to the next.
a. Folk Narratives b. Myths c. Folktales d. Fables
45. These are short stories that have animal characters.
a. Folk Narratives b. Myths c. Folktales d. Fables
46. A widely told stories about the past. It is considered factual by those who tell them.
a. Folk Narratives b. Legends c. Folktales d. Fables
47. The story about How Ilang-ilang got its Name is an example of __________.
a. Folk Narratives b. Myths c. Folktales d. Fables
48. The story of Ilang-Ilang, what is the name of her lover?
 a. Bernard b. Elmond c. Edu d. Brian
49. It’s the Batanes rowing song
a. Kalusan b. Tabe Nona c. Hele d. Oyayi
50. It’s the Jolo parting song
a. Kalusan b. Tabe Nona c. Hele d. Oyayi