Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region 11 – Davao Region
Schools Division of Davao del Sur
GOV. NONITO D. LLANOS SR. NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BALASIAO, KIBLAWAN, DAVAO DEL SUR
FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION
English 9
General Direction. Read the questions carefully and choose the correct answer in
each item. Write your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS in a separate answer sheet.
1. What modal is used to express the ability to do something, and can also be used
to ask for permission to act in the present?
A. can
B. could
C. will
D. would
2. What modal is used to express the possibility of doing something, and can also be
used to ask for permission to act in the future?
A. can
B. could
C. will
D. would
3. Which of the following modal is used if you want to recommend a course of action
but not command it?
A. Advice
B. Obligation
C. Permission
D. Possibility
4. What modal primarily express a firm obligation or necessity?
A. have to
B. need to
C. ought to
D. should
5. What modal is used to express a situation that is possible but not certain?
A. Advice
B. Obligation
C. Permission
D. Possibility
6. What do you call of auxiliary verb that is used to express modalities such as ability,
permission, advice, obligation, and possibility?
A. Auxiliary verb
B. Dependent clause
C. Linking verb
D. Modal
7. What modal verb is used when you express advice?
A. could
B. have
C. should
D. would
(8-10) Directions: Choose the right modal to be used in the sentence.
8. It’s a hospital. You
smoke.
A. may
B. must
C. mustn’t
D. ought to
9. He had been working for more than 11 hours. He
be tired after such
work.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. should
10. After we moved back to Canada, I had very little exposure to the language and
forgot almost everything I knew as a child. Now, I
just say a few things in
the language.
A. can
B. have to
C. must
D. should
11. Which of the following sentences expresses possibility?
A. Don’t hold the glass tightly because it will break.
B. May I come with you?
C. She may become the youngest pro soccer player ever.
D. You may see a doctor.
12. Which of the following sentences does NOT expresses obligation?
I. You can sing so well.
III. You must see a doctor.
II. You may lose her in no time.
IV. You need to slow down.
A. I, II, & III
B. I & II
C. II, III, & IV
D. III & IV
13. Which of the following is used to talk about what you normally do in real-life
situations?
A. Past real conditionals
C. Present real conditionals
B. Past unreal conditionals
D. Present unreal conditionals
14. Which of the following is used to talk about what you would generally do in
imaginary situations?
A. Past real conditionals
C. Present real conditionals
B. Past unreal conditionals
D. Present unreal conditionals
15. Which of the following words are used in the present unreal conditional?
A. And or If
B. But or If
C. If
D. If or When
16. Which of the following is the sentence structure of present real conditionals?
A. If …..Simple Past..,..Simple Past…..
B. If/When…..Simple Past..,..Simple Present…..
C. If/When…..Simple Present..,..Simple Past…..
D. If/When…..Simple Present..,..Simple Present…..
17. Which of the following is the sentence structure of present unreal conditionals?
A. … would + verb… if … Simple Past …
B. … would + verb… if … Simple Present …
C. … would + verb… if/when … Simple Past …
D. … would + verb… when … Simple Past …
18. What should we use in present real conditionals if we want to express something
that happens less frequently?
A. and
B. if
C. when
D. would
19. What should we use in present real conditionals if we want to express something
that happens regularly?
A. and
B. if
C. when
D. would
20. Which of the following is an example of present unreal conditional?
A. I read if there is nothing on TV.
B. If I owned a car, I would drive to work.
C. If the weather is nice, she walks to work.
D. When I have a day off from work, I often go to the beach.
21. Which of the following is an example of present real conditional?
A. Mary would move to Japan if she spoke Japanese.
B. If they worked harder, they would earn more money.
C. She travels around the world if she had more money.
D. Jerry helps me with my homework when he has time.
22. Which of the following is NOT an example of present unreal conditional?
A. If I die, he would blame himself.
B. If we broke up, I would go to New York.
C. She would sing if she knew about the competition.
D. The policemen would arrest them if they caught them in the act.
23. Which of the following is NOT an example of present real conditionals?
A. Anna visits her grandmother when she has day off.
B. Christian only stays at home if he’s feeling unwell.
C. They always panicked when earthquake occurs.
D. When I see him, my heart usually beats so fast.
24. Which of the following is TRUE about present unreal conditionals?
A. It always use “was” to show the past tense of the verb.
B. The form of the verb should always be in simple present.
C. The word “when” is never use.
D. You can use two modals at the same time if needed.
25. What speech style is the most operational among other styles because both the
speaker and receiver share ideas?
A. Casual
B. Consultative
C. Frozen
D. Intimate
26. What speech style is expected to be presented in complete sentences with specific
word usage?
A. Consultative
B. Formal
C. Frozen
D. Intimate
27. What is the term for specialized or technical language that is only understood by
those who are members of a group?
A. Casual
B. Consultative
C. Formal
D. Jargon
28. Which of the following is an example of slang language?
A. Birdie
B. Cookies
C. Groovy
D. AWOL
29. Which of the following is an example of jargon?
A. Chickboy
B. Emo
C. Frenemy
D. Holistic
30. Which of the following communicative styles refers to not expressing feelings or
needs and ignoring your own personal rights and allowing others to do so?
A. Aggressive
C. Passive
B. Assertive
D. Passive-Aggressive
31. Which of the following communicative styles refers to appearing good on the
surface, but subtly acting out anger?
A. Aggressive
C. Passive
B. Assertive
D. Passive-Aggressive
32. Which of the following communicative styles refers to expressing your feelings
and opinions strongly as they occur?
A. Aggressive
C. Passive
B. Assertive
D. Passive-Aggressive
33. Which of the following communicative styles refers to standing up for your right
to be treated fairly and/or advocating for yourself in a clear, direct, and honest way?
A. Aggressive
C. Passive
B. Assertive
D. Passive-Aggressive
34. What is the most formal style of communication wherein the audience is not
allowed to raise questions to the speaker?
A. Casual
B. Formal
C. Frozen
D. Intimate
35. Which of the following best explains why “assertive” is the best communicative
speech style to attain?
A. It advocates for oneself in a direct, and honest way that is proactive.
B. It always give ways to other people first than his own.
C. It does not show hatred to someone who had wronged him.
D. It ignores his own personal rights and allowing others to do so.
36. Which of the following expression is an example of casual speech style?
A. See you next time.
C. We are glad to see you.
B. That is not true.
D. We’ll see about it.
37. Which of the following situation does frozen or static speech may apply?
A. Christmas Party
C. Medical Examination
B. Job Interview
D. Wedding Ceremonies
38. Which of the following expression is an example of formal speech style?
A. I am thankful for your help.
B. I am sorry, honey! I don’t mean to keep you waiting.
C. I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. So help
me God.
D. I wanna get the award for the upcoming event in the school.
39. Which of the following expression is an example of intimate speech style?
A. I am thankful for your help.
B. I am sorry, honey! I don’t mean to keep you waiting.
C. I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. So help
me God.
D. I wanna get the award for the upcoming event in the school.
40. Which of the following is an example of consultative speech styles?
I. Classroom Discussion
III. Mother and Daughter
II. Employer and Employee
IV. Parent-teacher conference
A. I, II, & III
B. I, II, & IV
C. II , III, IV
D. II and III
“You can do it. Believe in yourself!”
Prepared by: ILYN R. BACAN
Substitute Teacher
Checked by: RONALD VINCENT S. ESTREMOS, MAED
Master Teacher I