Republic the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of City Schools, City of Naga
CANTAO-AN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Cantao-an,City of Naga,Cebu
ENGLISH 9
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST
Name: ______________________________ Grade & Section: _______________ Score:________
Test I. A. General Direction: Read the following statements/questions carefully and choose the correct answer. Write your
answer on your answer sheet. CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY.
1. While reading, Sunder notices that the main character in the story is tough, just like the main character in the
book he ready yesterday. What kind of connection did Sunder shows?
A. Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
2. Charnell is reading a book about a country in Africa. While he is reading, he thinks about a news story he just
heard about that country. What kind of connection did Charnell shows?
A.
Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
3. Lyka was eating mac and cheese for lunch. It was her favorite meal. She liked eating chicken nuggets but not as
much. Connection response: That reminds me of the time I read about how chicken is good for you.
A.
Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
4. John Earl is reading a book where a character visits a loved one in the hospital. It reminds John Earl of a time
when he visited his grandmother in the hospital. What kind of connection did John Earl shows?
A.
Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
5. Lisa is reading a science fiction story. In the story, she thinks that what happens to the characters could also
happen to Earth if people don't start recycling more. What kind of connection Lisa shows?
A.
Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
6. Carly is reading a non-fiction book about the Civil War. She thinks that the author of the book would disagree with
a point another author made about the Civil War. What connection did Carly create?
A.
Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
7. Elaiza is reading a book about a communist society. It reminds her of the government in a particular country.
What connection did Elaiza create?
A.
Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
8. It was a hot summer's day and there was no breeze. Linda wanted to open the window, but it was stuck. Instead,
she went outside. That reminds me of the time we brought home a turtle!
A.
Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
9. Cipriano was eating mac and cheese for lunch. It was his favorite meal. He liked eating chicken nuggets but not
as much. Connection response: That reminds me of the time I read about how chicken is good for you.
A.
Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
10. Marshall is reading a book and notices that the main character's aunt is very similar to his Aunt Maria.
What connection was made by Marshall?
A.
Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
11. It is defined as a rapid change and unpredictable in its nature and extent.
A. Volatility
B. Uncertainty
C. Complexity
D. Ambiguity
12. It refers to the number of factors that we need to consider their variety and the relationship between them.
A. Volatility
B. Uncertainty
C. Complexity
D. Ambiguity
13. It refers to the extent to which we can confidently predict the future. It Is the present is unclear and the future is
uncertain.
A. Volatility
B. Uncertainty
C. Complexity
14. It refers to a lack of clarity or awareness about situations.
D. Ambiguity
A. Volatility
B. Uncertainty
C. Complexity
D. Ambiguity
15. It is about how the author thinks about his or her subject. It is the author’s attitude toward the story.
A. Mood
B. Tone
C. Feeling
16. It is about the how the reader feels about reading the story.
D. Purpose
A. Mood
B. Tone
17. It is the author's reason in writing a text.
D. Purpose
C. Feeling
A. Mood
B. Tone
C. Feeling
D. Purpose
18. Not having enough money to meet basic needs including food, clothing, and shelter.
A. discrimination
B. poverty
C. pollution
19. The introduction of harmful materials into the environment.
D. terrorism
A. discrimination
B. poverty
C. pollution
D. terrorism
20. The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
A. pollution
B. terrorism
C. discrimination
D. poverty
21. The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age,
sex, or disability.
A. discrimination
B. poverty
C. pollution
D. human rights violations
22. The disallowance of the freedom of thought and movement to which all humans legally have a right.
A. human rights violations
B. terrorism
C. poverty
D. pollution
23. My friend keeps on buying every new model of cellphone because she always wants to be advance in terms of
the latest technology. Identify what element of the VUCA world is present in the situation mentioned above.
A. Volatility
B. Uncertainty
C. Complexity
D. Ambiguity
24. I quit my job to start my business, but I don’t know when I would start earning money and if my business will
succeed. Identify what element of the VUCA world is present in the situation mentioned above.
A. Volatility
B. Uncertainty
C. Complexity
D. Ambiguity
25. Jason is confused about what college course to enroll because the university offers many courses that he likes.
Identify what element of the VUCA world is present in the situation mentioned above.
A. Volatility
B. Uncertainty
C. Complexity
D. Ambiguity
Test 1B: Identify author’s attitude or feelings in the following lines.
26. “Today is your birthday so let us be happy and celebrate!”
A. angry
B. cautious
C. cheerful
D. romantic
27. “Thank you for that great humiliation!”
A. humorous
B. ironic
C. romantic
D. sarcastic
28. Father: “When are you going to introduce me to your boyfriend?”
Daughter: “Dad, how many times do I have to tell you? I don’t have a boyfriend. Enough of tease, please!”
A. cheerful
B. excited
C. irritated
D. lonely
29. “Get out! Your face is pissing me off!”
A. annoyed
B. excited
C. relaxed
D. sad
30. “With just a boom, thousands of lives had ended!”
A. cheerful
B. delightful
C. gloomy
D. serene
31. “Today is the day! Today, I am officially Mrs. Reyes!”
A. conciliatory
B. excited
C. satirical
D. silly
Test 1C. Identify the reader’s feeling while reading the following lines.
32. “Sorrow has filled my heart. My lamenting soul is in misery.”
A. gloomy
B. grieving
C. ironic
D. Sympathetic
33. “I believe they will have a happy-ever-after.”
A. cheerful
B. fearful
C. lonely
D. mellow
34. “...and the handsome prince died in the hands of the monster.”
A. cheerful
B. fearful
C. refreshed
D. relieved
35. “In a cold and noiseless place, I take my rest.”
A. cheerful
B. embarrassed
C. peaceful
D. playful
gTest 1D: Analyze the author’s purpose of the following lines.
36. “I believe you have the power to be a steward of change. Your influence can make our world better.”
A. to argue
B. to inform
C. to explain
D. to persuade
37. “I don’t believe in you! You said that we only live once? No, we live every day and only die once.”
A. to argue
B. to amuse
C. to express
D. to entertain
38. “This pandemic has brought changes in our lives. The minimum health standard has become part of our routine.”
A. to argue
B. to inform
C. to express
D. to persuade
39. A poster on the wall that names and defines the parts of speech.
A. To entertain
B. To inform
C. To persuade
D. to argue
40. A book that lists words in alphabetical order. It gives the definition(s), pronunciation, and a sample sentence for
each word. (dictionary).
A. To entertain
B. To inform
C. To persuade
D. to argue