Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF LAGUNA
Calauan Sub-office
FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH FOR GRADE 9
S.Y. 2022-2023

MULTIPLE CHOICES. Identify what is being asked. Write the letter competition
of the correct answer on your paper. b. a group of things d. a disguise
A.VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT.
1. One couple experienced racial discrimination from each other's
families. What is discrimination?
B. VIEWING COMPREHENSION. Identify which social issue is
a. positive attitudes toward a member of a group.
depicted on the pictures shown.
b. positive feelings toward a group or its members
c. unjustified negative behaviors toward a group or its members.
d. neutral thoughts about a group. 11. a. abortion
b. discrimination
2.Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting
c. same sex marriage
lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will
d. poverty
not go away soon. A controversy is something that people _______.
a. have strong disagreements over
b. blow their noses into
c. need to pay for a visit to a doctor 12.
a. violence
d. eat with sweet candy b. discrimination
c. same sex marriage
3. As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and d. poverty
oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen,making it
almost impossible for the hikers to see her. In the above passage,

the word “frozen” means _______. 13.

a. discrimination
a. very cold b. visible c. not moving d. not melted
b. same sex marriage
4. It's not that I'm unfriendly, but sometimes I want to leave society c. poverty
behind and be alone for awhile. d. harassment

a. people living as members of a group

b. homes with messy floors 14.
c. the fastest runners
d. people who are afraid of Girl Scouts a. cyberbullying
b. violence
5. There was no logic to his decision. Logic means _______. c. malnutrition
d. climate change
a. use of valid reasoning c. lack of sound
judgement
b. rhyming d. lack of manners 15.

6. The news is sure to prejudice jurors against the defendant. a. cyberbullying

Prejudice means ________. b. violence
a. incorrect attitude towards an individual based on their c. malnutrition
social group d. climate change
b. positive judgement
c. reasonable conclusion about a person 16.
d. reliable judgement of a person a. cyberbullying
b. violence
7. A judge should be totally free from bias. Bias means _____. c. malnutrition
a. fairness b. favoritis c. equality d. justice
d. climate change
8. I'm writing to voice my opinion on an issue of great importance. 17.
What is the meaning of opinion? a. same sex marriage
a. personal view c. reasonable conclusion b. harassment
b. factual data d. reliable information c. depression
9. The conclusion is based on facts gathered from research. Facts
d. climate change
means __. 18.
a. true statement c. false statement
b. untrue events d. faulty evidences
a. same sex marriage
10. People of all races, colors, and creeds are loved. Race means
___. b. harassment
a. a group of people with the same culture c. a c. depression
d. climate change
 29. Which accurately identifies the conflict in the story?
a. Beneatha must choose between George and Joseph Asagai.
b. The family must decide how to use the insurance money.
c. The Younger family vs. racism and other social issues
d. Walter must choose the best business
19.
a. freedom of speech
b. harassment
c. lgbtq+ community
d. climate change

20. a. overpopulation 30. Which is NOT a context of the story?

b. gender equality a. The Civil Rights Movement c. Overpopulation in Asia
c. lgbtq+ community b. The Women’s Movement d. Decolonization of Africa
d. global warming D. FALLACY.

21. A. FAULTY LOGIC B. UNSUPPORTED FACT

a. freedom of speech C. EMOTIONAL APPEAL
b. harassment
c. lgbtq+ community 31. People who live in Calauan are smarter than people from Manila.
d. poverty 32. He is has most handsome face in our class.
33. She took a bath last night, that’s why she failed her exam.
34. The author is a boy, therefore he doesn’t like writing.
22. a. freedom of speech 35. The movie is the most liked in the country, therefore I would
b. overpopulation definitely like this movie too.
c. unemployment 36. Mangoes are my favorite fruit, therefore all dishes with mango in
d. climate change it will taste delicious.
37. I like Daniel Padilla that is why I know I will love all his movies.
38. A grocery commercial shows a happy family sitting around the
23.
table during Christmas Eve.
a. freedom of speech 39. A political ad shows a candidate shaking hands with the people
b. violence/abuse from the local community.
c. lgbtq+ community 40.Santa Claus must be real; it will make me really sad if he was not.
d. climate change
E. BIAS AND PREJUDICE. Choose from the given choices below.
24.
A. BIAS B. Prejudice
a. freedom of speech
b. malnutrition 41. Asians are smart, they can’t be bad at math. They should get
c. lgbtq+ community good grades
d. racism
42. Denying someone a promotion because he/she is supporting a
political candidate you do not want.
25.
43. The owner of the apartment refused to rent his unit to Marco and
a. civil rights
Alex because they are a same-sex couple.
b. harassment
c. lgbtq+ community 44. The manager of the restaurant refused to serve a group of people
d. climate change based on their clothing.

C. LITERATURE. From the literary pieces discussed in class, identify

45. Rey has won more contests and awards than Joe, but their
what is being asked.
adviser chose Joe to be president because Kay is a relative.
26. The author of the play, “ A Raisin in the Sun”.
46. Mrs. Salcedo gave Joey the highest grade because they have the
a. William Shakespeare c. Lorraine Hansberry same religion.
b. Langston Hughes d. Lucile Fletche
27. In what city di the youngers live? 47. That boy is a spoiled brat. Look at the way he talks

a. New York c. Nigeria 48. Samantha won the singing contest because her uncle is one of
b. Chicago d. Los Angeles the judges
28. Despite the prejudices towards women in that time, what was
49. Mr. Lee was refused service in a restaurant because he is
Beneatha’s dream?
Chinese
a. She wants to be a nurse.
50. People with physical disabilities are assumed to have mental
b. She wants to be a doctor.
disabilities as well.
c. She wants to be a wife and move to Africa with Asagai.
d. She wants to be a mother of two children.
GOD BLESS YOU! 