ICCT Colleges Foundation Inc.

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Department of Education
S.Y. 2018-2019

First Preliminary Examination

English 7

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________

Teacher: _______________________ Grade & Section: ____________ Score:_______

General Directions:
 Read the directions carefully before answering.
 Please write your answers clearly.
 Avoid unnecessary erasures.
 Use blue or black pen only.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Give the synonym of the underlined word in each sentence.
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their guests.
A. evict C. provide
B. disturb D. burden
2. The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
A. famous C. anonymous
B. nameless D. unpopular
3. Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign
visitor.
A. obscure C. insensible
B. incoherent D. understandable
4. Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their
first date.
A. forget C. honor
B. disregard D. violate
5. The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
A. murkiness C. clear
B. cloudiness D. haziness
6. The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
A. intelligent C. artless
B. innocent D. guileless
7. The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
A. admiration C. favor
B. respect D. antagonism
8. Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the
group.
A. timid C. articulate
B. inarticulate D. shy
9. The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
A. enclosure C. inclusion
B. addition D. exclusion
10. The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
A. wave C. conceal
B. hide D. cover
II. MATCHING TYPE: Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B.
Write the answer on the space provided.

A B
_____ 1. Conjunction
_____ 2. Preposition
_____ 3. Noun
_____ 4. Verb
_____ 5. Adverb
_____ 6. Adjective
_____ 7. Pronoun
_____ 8. Descriptive Adj.
_____ 9. Noun Adjective
_____ 10. Interrogative Adj.
A. These are words that takes place of the nouns
B. It is a naming word
C. The word that indicates action
D. It describes noun or pronoun
E. It describes a verb, an adjective
F. It relates the noun/pronoun following it to another
word in the sentence
G. It is use in questions
H. It connects words, phrases, or clauses
I. It is a possessive pronoun used to modify a noun
J. It is an adjective that shows the quality or quantity
K. It is a noun used to modify another noun.

III. Fill in the blanks: Complete the following sentences by filling the appropriate idioms
from the box below.

in stiches sticking to her guns spill the beans

kick the bucket it’s raining cats and dogs dressed to kill
go fly a piece of cake party pooper
break a leg

1. The heirs were greedily waiting for him to kick .

2. Jerry is the funniest guy I know. He can have you in a matter of
minutes.
3. A guys came to my door selling some weird coupon subscription.
I told him to .
4. Betty came to the party .
5. The weather is bad because .
6. They said the test would be difficult, but it was . I’ll pass without
problem at all.
7. I really admire Jess for during college, and not submitting to the
peer pressure of those around her to drink or do drugs.
8. Don’t . It supposed to be secret.
9. His friend told him to before he went up on the stage.
10. Don’t be such a ! You spoil the fun!

IV. TRUE OR FALSE: Write T if the statement is TRUE and F is the statement is
FALSE. Write your answer before each number.

_____ 1. Lam-ang fell asleep and had a dream about his father’s head being stuck on a
pole by the Igorot.
_____ 2. Lam-ang killed all Igorot except for one whom he let go so that this man could
tell other people about his greatness.
_____ 3. All fishes died when Lam-ang bathe in the Jordan River because of his dirt
and body odor.
_____ 4. Lam-ang marry Ines because he is handsome.
_____ 5. Because of the rooster and dog, Lam-ang was back to life; the couple lived
happily ever after.
_____ 6. Aliguyon was a skilled leader and all children of his village looked up to him
with awe.
_____ 7. Pangaiwan accepted Aliguyon’s challenge and won their fight easily.
_____ 8. Aliguyon and Pumbakhayon came to respect and admire each other’s talents,
so their fighting stopped suddenly.
_____ 9. Pumbakhayon killed himself after he defeated Aliguyon in their battle.
_____ 10. Amtalao and Dumalao are Aliguyon’s parents.

“ Intelligence plus character … that is the goal of true education.” 😊

Prepared by: Joana Paula F. Ubana E55