PRE-TEST

MODULE I

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Read carefully each item and follow indicated

directions. Write the letter of the most appropriate answer on a separate
answer sheet.

PART 1: KNOWLEDGE

A. Steps in Writing a Persuasive Essay

Directions: Arrange the following steps given in writing a persuasive
essay. Write the letters A to F on the space provided.
1. _________ Write the Body
2. _________ Polish your Essay
3. _________ Preparation
4. _________ Structure the Essay
5. _________ Write the Introduction
6. _________ Draft the Conclusion

B. Vocabulary
Directions: Match each word in Column A with the most appropriate
description or meaning in Column B.

A B
___ 7. Opinion A. the use of force, threat, or coercion
___ 8. Storyboard to abuse, intimidate or aggressively
___ 9. Plot dominate others
___ 10. Autobiography B. visual depiction of a story
___ 11. Assertion C. series of events
___12. Bullying D. something declared often with no
___13. Psalm support or attempts of proof
E. collections of sacred songs, poems,
hymns used in worship
F. written account of the life of oneself
G. a view, judgment or an appraisal
about something
GRAMMAR
Pronouns: Choose from the pool of answers the type of pronouns used in the
following sentences.

A. Relative pronouns C. Indefinite pronouns

B. Demonstrative Pronouns D. Possessive pronouns

14. Sarah wants to improve her listening comprehension skills.

15. Nobody likes to fail in any subjects.
16. Trials which come our way must not hinder us from reaching
our dreams.
17. The idea Miles suggested was a brilliant one. That was
something I needed.

Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns: Determine whether the underlined word is

reflexive or intensive pronoun. Write R for reflexive and I for intensive.
18. John Ray cursed himself for his poor study skills.
19. I did my assignment myself.
20. She saw herself in the mirror.
Modals: Choose from the box the speaker’s intention as hinted by each
underlined expression.

A. Make suggestions C. Obligation

B. Possibility D. Permission

21. What shall I do to improve my study habits?

22. You should hold on to your faith in God.
23. Students must arrive in school on time.
Conjunctive Adverb: Choose the best conjunctive adverb to complete the
sentences.

24. You need to put more effort into your work; ________________, you
won’t get a passing grade.
A. Moreover C. Unless
B. Otherwise D. Instead
 25. We wanted to spend the day at the beach; ______________________,
it rained so we stayed home.
A. Moreover C. However
B. Unless D. Additionally
26. She is a very smart girl; __________________, it’s not at all
surprising that she gets such good grades.
A. Again C. Contrarily
B. Besides D. Therefore

PART II: COMPREHENSION

Reading and Literature

Directions: Read each of the following selections carefully. Then answer the
questions asked and/or complete the statements under each selections by
choosing one of the four possible options A, B, C, or D
A. A smile enriches those who receive without impoverishing those who
give. It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.
It creates happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in business and is the
countersign of friends. It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged,
sunshine to the sad and the nature’s best antidote for trouble. Yet, it
cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen for it is something that is
no earthly good to anybody until it is given away.

27. When one says, “A smile is no earthly good to anybody until it is given
away,” he means that a smile is
A. has no material value C. Should be given away at
whatsoever random
B. has no use unless one D. Is a rare and priceless gift.
smiles at somebody.
28. What benefit can a giver of a smile benefit?
A. it gives him many C. it makes him happy and
admirers healthy
B. it adds to his popularity D. it flatters those around
him
29. The main thought of the selection is that a smile is
A. is a good form of facial C. creates goodwill among
exercise people
B. makes a person look D. attracts another person
approachable
30. The best title for the selection is
A. Smile: Best Antidote to B. The Shadow of Every
Sadness Smile
 C. Smile and Be Famous D. The Value of A Smile

B. Alertness and sensitivity are the keys to good learning. These qualities
help you to overcome distractions that work against good listening.
Distractions occur because the brain operates much faster than people
speak. To keep your mind from wandering, try to listen for facts and
feelings and respond to both. Let the other person know that you are
aware of the feelings being expressed. A good way to do this is to repeat
those feelings in your own words.

31. What is the general idea conveyed in the selection?

A. Distractions work against good listening
B. Facts and feelings are important to listen to
C. One requires his feelings through sensitivity
D. Alertness and sensitivity are vital to good listening.
32. According to the selection one could keep his mind from wandering
by
A. letting others know his C. listening to other people
feelings talk
B. responding to both facts D. being sensitive and alert
and feelings

33. What particular sense does this selection refer to?

A. sight C. touch
B. taste D. hearing

Directions: Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow
Dust of Snow
Robert Frost

The way a crow

Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.

___34. In what mood was the poet when he was shaken with snow?
A. Merry C. nonchalant
B. regretful D. melancholy
___35. What season of the year is referred to in the poem?
 A. Spring C. summer
B. winter D. autumn
___36. The crow’s action was _____
A. Careless C. planned
B. deliberate D. clumsy
___37. The predominant poetic language used in the poem is ___.
A. Personification C. irony
B. simile D. imagery
___38. The significant human experience that the author shares to the reader
here is ____ .
A. Snow will change anyone’s mood.
B. Small seemingly insignificant incident may save the day.
C. One must change moods to save ruined day
D. One must be able to find inspiration in nature

Interpretation and Analysis

Directions: Choose the best answer that gives the meaning of the following.
39. Which of the following quotations best suggest optimism?
A. Don’t just count your years make your years count
B. Believe and try! The riches of the universe are yours…
C. Go and catch a falling star
D. Time is gold.

40. Which of the following quotations means “reach for your dream”
A. Don’t just count your years make your years count
B. Believe and try! The riches of the universe are yours…
C. Go and catch a falling star
D. Reach for the stars!

41. What did Virgil mean when he said “They can conquer who believe
they can”?
A. Believe in yourself and your abilities
B. Do not give up even when you are surrounded by trials
C. You can conquer the world
D. Everything is possible

42. Keep the lamps burning and keep putting oil on it

a. Do not forget to put oil on your lamp
b. Continue to pursue your passion and the things you love
c. Never get tired of continuing what you do
d. Pause and find time to have fun.
PART II: COMPREHENSION

Composition Writing (43-50)

Directions: Write a paragraph motivating fellow students to improve their
study habits.