Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Schools Division of Tarlac Province
Moncada North District

Aringin, Moncada, Tarlac

1st QUARTER EXAMINATION

ENGLISH 7

Name: _____________________________________________ Section: _________

I. Listening: Listen to the teacher as she reads the selection twice and then answer the questions that
follow. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Who is the main character in the story?
a. Old woman b. young couple c. many villagers d. colourful butterflies
2. The young couple played as the _____ in the story.
a. Protagonists b. antagonists c. friends d. heroes
3. The young couple made fun of the old woman. This part of the plot is the _____ of the story.
a. Resolution b. introduction c. climax d. falling action
4. What is the resolution of the story?
a. The old woman became a butterfly
b. The young couple went home happily.
c. The old woman punished the young couple.
d. The young couple befriended the old woman.
5. What kind of story is this?
a. Novel b. legend c. epic d. myth
II. Reading: Read the following announcement, then answer the questions that follow.
In observance of the National Children’s Book Day, the Philippine Board on Books is inviting all
publishers, authors, illustrators and lovers of children’s books to attend the workshops, book
launchings, exhibits, and a book festival scheduled on July 12-23. For more details, contact Xavier at
372-3548 to 49 or e-mail to adarnahouse@adarna.com.ph .
6. Who is making the announcement?
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7. Why is the announcement being made?
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8. Who are invited to join?
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9. What activities are lined-up?
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10. When are these activities held?
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III. Speaking: Tell whether the following sentences follow (A) rising-falling intonation pattern or (B)
rising intonation pattern. Write the letter of your answer.
11. Do you like to be a hero?
12. I’m a scholar. How about you?
13. Do you sing?
14. Are you in the same class?
15. Does she know anyone?
16. We love to listen to our elders’ words of wisdom.
17. Follow your teacher’s rule in class.
18. Welcome to our kingdom.
19. I am the daughter of the sun god.
 20. Thank you! I have to go now.
IV. Grammar: A) Subject-Verb Agreement— Encircle the correct verb in each sentence.
21. Does Isabel (know, knows) how to use the guide words?
22. Everyone (hope, hopes) that peace will prevail.
23. Only a few (survive, survives) the war.
24. The number of casualties in the war (is, are) increasing.
25. A number of soldiers (need, needs) medical attention.
26. A serious student (is, are) an active learner.
27. He (learn, learns) new words every day.
28. They (participate, participates) actively in class.
29. The manager (is, are) very organized in his work.
30. Refreshments (was, were) served generously among the participants.
IV. B) Idiomatic Expressions
31. We look up to our teachers for their greatness and sacrifices.
a. Alert b. admire c. sit down d. to see
32. Many of our students cannot catch on what their teachers discuss to them.
a. To understand b. to choose c. to examine d. to capture
33. Students need to cope with their problems and anxieties.
a. To examine b. to understand c. to adopt d. to find solution
34. As a member of our community, we must take part in all its programs and projects.
a. To practice b. to continue c. to gain support d. to participate
35. Whatever problems we encounter, we must go on and never surrender.
a. To practice b. to continue c. to participate d. to fight
IV. C) Sensory Images—Identify the mood or feeling of the speaker.
36. “Hurray!” plead the giant, who strained to keep his itchy legs still.
a. Afraid b. anxious c. joyful d. sad
37. The datu responded, “my people and I are grateful to you and your brother Sulayman.
a. Fanciful b. suspenseful c. thankful d. sorrowful
38. When a person shrugs his shoulders, this means that he is in __________ .
a. Anger b. doubt c. happy d. surprise
39. “Oh, look!” the nymphs cried, “the fire doesn’t hurt him.”
a. Determined b. sad c. surprised d. fearful
40. The bright castle of King Indarapatra was filled with festivities.
a. Worried b. happy c. scary d. serious
IV. D) Paragraphs
41. It contains a group of sentences arranged in a certain order.
a. conclusion b. paragraph c. body d. introduction
42. ____________ paragraphs are intended to gain the reader’s support concerning a specific topic.
a. Expository b. descriptive c. narrative d. persuasive
43. ____________ paragraphs explain information.
a. Expository b. descriptive c. narrative d. persuasive
44. It helps tell a story.
a. Expository b. descriptive c. narrative d. persuasive
45. It engages as many of the five senses as possible.
a. Expository b. descriptive c. narrative d. persuasive
V. Essay (46-50): Read and analyze the proverb below.
“Do not put off for tomorrow what you can do for today.”
Answer this question: What is the message of the proverb?
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