LA SALLE GREEN HILLS

High School Department

Mandaluyong City
Second Quarter Examination Miss Maria Teresa A. Abarabar
ENGLISH 3 (Regular) Mrs. Katherine B. Arkaina
Sy 201!201" Mr. Francis Joseph T. Malabanan
Reminders:
1. Read all the instructions and questions very carefully.
2. All answers must be written on the answer sheet. No erasures.
3. Answers should be written in black or blue pen only.
4. ! "#N!$% at all times. &heaters will be reprimanded.
I GRAMMAR
#$ S%otting and &orrecting Error'
'dentify the errors in the a(reement of sub)ect and verb or pronoun and antecedent
committed* if any. +rite the correct !er" or pronoun that will a(ree to its correspondin(
sub)ect or antecedent. 'f there is no error* write N
1. A committee of the "ouse of Representatives vote to resume hearin(s on the
impeachment complaint a(ainst #mbudsman ,erceditas -utierre..
2. %he e/perts ar(ues that there is actually no le(al barrier to push throu(h with
the impeachment hearin(.
3. %he 0hilippines and &hina will soon be(in ne(otiations for a 1%ransfer of
$entenced 0ersons A(reement2 which aim at providin( the (overnment with
an additional tool for assistin( 3ilipinos in distress.
4. Aside from bein( one of the most corrupt countries in the world* the
0hilippines also hold the unenviable record of havin( the hi(hest power rates
not only in Asia but also in the entire world.
4. 3or residential users* the rates is 15 cents per kwh in the 0hilippines* 16
cents in 7apan* 14 in $in(apore* ei(ht in %hailand* seven in ,alaysia* five in
'ndonesia* and three cents in 8ietnam.
9. 'nadequate* unreliable and e/pensive power supply have often been cited as
one of the bi((est disincentives to investment in this country.
6. :onaire;s win over ,ontiel* as noted by some observers si(nal the arrival of
a potential successor to 0acquiao as the face of bo/in(.
5. ,embers of the A.kals national football team talk about their recent A3&
&hallen(e &up match a(ainst ,on(olia in acolod &ity.
<. !very four years* the +orld &up* the world championship of soccer
dominate the world with its billions of watchers all over the world.
A. harbin(er !. verity '. pristine ,. burnished
. furbished 3. malevolence 7. mortify N. babblin(
&. palpable -. pernicious =. au(ment #. smote
:. equivocate ". scruples >. infirmity 0. dunce
1?. :ru( traffickers have learned to e/ploit poverty* unemployment* and inadequate
education to recruit 3ilipinos who are clueless* reckless or desperate enou(h to
smu((le dru(s into countries with tou(h dru( laws.
11. Nobody wants his or her name be marred with ill@repute or bad ima(e.
12. All of the voters cast its votes for the new atch Representative.
13. %he )ury a(rees on its earlier decision that the respondent;s appeal be set aside.
14. 'f anyone doesnAt like the music 'Am playin(* they can (o somewhere else.
14. !ach member of the committee must submit their response in writin(.
($ Identi)ying Sentence Structure
Read the sentences below and determine the sentence structure used. $hade the
correspondin( circle on your answer sheet.
A B $imple sentence C B &omple/ sentence
#@ &ompound sentence D B &ompound@&omple/ sentence
19. -as has molecules that are very far apartC thus it has no definite shape and
volume.
16. %he kinetic theory of (ases assumes that all (ases are made up of molecules.
15. ,ost materials around us contain a mi/ture of different atomsC however* there
are also those that e/ist in the simplest forms that contain only one kind of
atom called an element.
1<. ,etalloids are elements that have metallic and nonmetallic properties that can
be altered dependin( on how they are treated.
2?. "umans* as earth;s caretakers* should learn to use elements wisely to
preserve and conserve them.
21. +hen at least two elements combine chemically* they produce new
substances.
22. $odium* when it;s eaten* and chlorine* when it;s inhaled* can cause death.
23. $odium and chlorine form table salt which adds flavor to food when the two
elements are chemically combined.
24. A mi/ture is composed of two or more elements or compounds that can be
combined physically.
24. 'ron and o/y(en chemically combine formin( iron o/ide * which is commonly
known as rust.

II LI$ERA$%RE
#$ *nloc+ing ,oca-ulary .ord'
Selecting .ord' t/at (e't 0it t/e Sentence
&hoose your answer from the word bo/ by writin( the letter of your answer on the
space provided in your answer sheet.
29. 'ndeed* there is an o"!ious need for consistent law enforcement in the
country.
26. %he way the eyes are lit and somethin( about the shape of the mask (ive and
impression of unconcerned malice
25. ,ark deliberately opposed the (overnin( body in an attempt to shame and
ridicule the officials behind it.
2<. 7ohn;s morals and upbrin(in( inhibit him to pursue his dark plan of reven(e.
3?. %he "rightened balcony looks more invitin( than ever.
31. +aste treatment plants remove some of the most poisonous wastes from
sewa(e* but most treated sewa(e still contains material harm&ul to the ocean.
32. $unday;s ni(ht affair is the herald of the mischievous events to come.
33. ' had to be carried all the way to the hospital because of my
(eneral &railness and e/treme weakness.
34. %ntouched rainforests and other hidden wonders of nature are yet to be
e/plored and marveled at.
34. +hen asked about the truth of the matter* Andre remained calm and
composed amidst the seemin(ly endless pressure.
39. !veryone adores not only the faDade of the couple;s house but more so the
shiny floors that show how well@kempt the place is.
36. %he poor fellow suffered from the hands of these bullies who often find him
slo'('itted and seemingly stupid
35. %he mi(hty kni(ht Arthur hit and hardly hurt the (iant that has devastated
the country side of 3rance for seven years.
3<. %he flattery received by &hanticleer from the fo/ further "oosts his
confidence about how (ood he is.
4?. %here is an endless rapid tal)ing amon( the hens whenever &hanticleer
(ets near them.
($ Identi)ying &/aracter'1 In)erring &/aracter 2rait' and Inter%reting
Literary Line'
#* Identi&y the characters 'ho spo)e the signi&icant lines "elo':
41. 1,y hands are of your color* but ' shame to wear a heart so white.2
42. 1#ur separated fortune shall keep us both the safer. +here we are* there;s
da((ers in men;s smiles.2
43. 1' have be(un to plant thee* and will labor to make thee full of (rowin(.2
44. 1#ftentimes* to win us to our harm* the instruments of darkness tell us truths*
win us with honest trifles* to betray us in deepest consequence.2
44. 1After life Es fitful fever he sleeps well. %reason has done his worst* nor steel
nor poison* malice domestic* forei(n levy* nothin( can touch him any further.2
49. 1' bid him pray for my soul* and ri(hteously and honorably claim my crown.2
46. 1 -od (ive thee short life and shameful deathF +hy has thou slain the
duchessG2
#+ Shade the letter that "est corresponds to your ans'er
45. +hat is ,alcolm tellin( :onalbain in the line 1+hy do we hold our ton(ues*
that most may claim this ar(ument for oursG2
A. %hey should ask ,acbeth for help in an ar(ument.
. %hey should ask questions to find out what happened to their father.
&. %hey should be quiet and not pursue the matter any further.
:. %hey should speak up and demand an e/planation for the death of their
father.
4<. +hat does ,acbeth say is taken away from him in the line H2that knits up
the raveled sleave of care* the death of each day;s life* (reat nature;s second
course* chief nourisher in life;s feastG
A. fear
. love
&. loyalty
:. sleep
4?. 1AlasF2 said =in( Arthur. 1' would (ive the best realm that ' own to rescue
that lady.2 %his statement reveals what trait of =in( ArthurG
A. compassion
. loyalty
&. determination
:. fidelity to women
41. +hen people of 3rance came to know that =in( Arthur had slain the (iant that
devastated the countryside for seven years* they came to thank =in( Arthur
to which he answered * 1-ive thy thanks to -od.2. #ne can surmise from this
statement that =in( Arthur is I
A. a person who reco(ni.es -od;s superiority over man
. a man who is humble of heart
&. a man who is (rateful of -od;s love
:. a man who is very reli(ious
42. 1'n short ' know that this vision ' saw this ni(ht will brin( me (rief. ut let us
for(et all omens and bad dreams for when ' see the beauty of your face* your
lovely eyes rimmed with scarlet red* suddenly all my dread is (one.2 +hat
does this tell of &hanticleerG
A. "e acknowled(es that a woman;s beauty can keep a man brave.
. "e covers up his fear by complimentin( 0ertelote.
&. "e reco(ni.es the (reat influence a woman has in a man;s life.
:. "e wants 0ertelote to reali.e that a man;s deli(ht and bliss is a woman.
43. 0sycholo(ically unstable after killin( :uncan* ,acbeth is haunted by a voice
sayin( 1-lamis hath murdered sleep.2 +hy is ,acbeth accused of
1murderin( sleep2G
A. 1"e murdered sleep2 is a more dramatic way of sayin( 1"er murdered
someone in his sleep.2
. As =in(* ,acbeth will put the $cottish people to work all day and ni(ht and
never allow them to sleep a(ain.
&. %he town of -lamis is no lon(er sleepin(.
:. ,acbeth;s murder of :uncan has forever rendered the act of sleepin(
unsafe.
44. %he rooster said* 1';d truly be a dunce if ' would let you fool me more than
once.2 %his statement proves thatI
A. &hanticleer is more intelli(ent than the fo/.
. &hanticleer has learned his lesson well.
&. &hanticleer is overtaken by a (reater fear.
:. &hanticleer detests the fo/ for deceivin( him.
44. +hat belief does ,acbeth refer to in the line 1't will have blood* they say.
lood will have blood.2G
A. ,urderers will never wash their hands clean of blood.
. #nce you kill someone * his wounds will no lon(er heal.
&. #ne should never murder one;s relatives and friends.
:. %he dead will have their reven(e.
&$ #naly3ing 'ituation' and conce%t'
C* Shade A if both statements are trueC
# if the first statement is true but the second is falseC
C if the first statement is false but the second is trueC and
D if both statements are false.
49. A feudalistic system involved the rule of a landowner whose sub)ects were
people who lived on his land.
=ni(hts were e/pected to fi(ht on behalf of their lord* who in turn (ave
them land.
46. A kni(ht be(an his career by first bein( drafted as a 1pa(e2 at around 9@6
years old.
$quires were in the second phase of trainin( for kni(hthood.
45. 0arceled lands (iven by the kin( to barons were called manors.
0arceled lands (iven by the kin( to kni(hts were called fiefs.
4<. A serf was a servant who worked the farmland and cared for the livestock
of the landlord.
A vassal was a lesser land@ownin( noble who worked for a nobleman
landowner* or for the =in( himself.
9?. %he kni(ht is considered to be the chief symbol of chivalry.
%he violation of the code of chivalry meant loss of honor required of a
kni(ht.
91. ,acbeth is the shortest $hakesperean drama.
&hanticleer and the 3o/ is a part of &anterbury %ales while =in( Arthur
+ins the $word and slays the -iant is a part of >e ,orte d; Arthur.
92. +illiam &a/ton of -ermany invented the printin( press.
7ohann -utenber( set@up the first printin( press in !n(land.
93. &anterbury %ales remains to be an important collection of tales due to its
representation of stories and life of people from different walks of life.
&anterbury %ales is ori(inally meant to be a collection of 12? stories from
the pil(rims themselves.
94. %here is a total of 14 kni(hts in =in( Arthur;s =ni(hts of the Round %able.
%he =ni(hts of the Round %able was founded in patience* meekness and
humility.
C+ ,rite the letter that corresponds to the "est ans'er in each item
94. Jou are invited by your (irlfriend to attend her parents; weddin(
anniversary but you have not been properly introduced by her to them yet.
+hat is an appropriate >asallian (esture to e/ecuteG
A. 0resent yourself to them and address them as 1%ito2 and 1%ita2.
. 0resent yourself to them by e/tendin( first your hand and address them as
$ir and ,am.
&. 'ntroduce yourself to them by addressin( them $ir and ,am then inform
them that their dau(hter is a very (ood friend of yours.
:. Jou (o there and ta( alon( your parents with you.
99. Jour sister keeps on tellin( you that she is stron(@willed and needs no help
from men. +hat will you tell her once you see her really carryin( heavy
stuff and havin( a hard time (oin( up her roomG
A. &omically say 1$ee* a woman like you needs a man like me.2
. ' know that you are stron( and independent but ' hope you will not remove
the ri(ht from me as your brother to assist you and show my concern for
you.
&. %ell her that you respect her bein( independent and stron( Bwilled so you
will not help her anymore.
:. &all your mom and tell her to help your sister.
96. Jou are on a date after your 7unior;s 0rom. +hen it is time to bill out
already* you have reali.ed that your wallet is (one. +hat will you do to
settle the billG
A. 0olitely talk to your lady date and e/plain the situation. Request her to
settle the bill first by lendin( you an amount needed and have it handed to
you on the side of the table.
. 0olitely talk to your lady date and tell what happened. %hen ask the waiter
to wait as you call your parents to pay the bill.
&. 0olitely ask the waiter how you can settle the bill (ivin( the circumstance
or situation you are in . +ait for what the decision of the restaurant
mana(er will be.
:. $imply talk to your lady date and tell her to settle the bill herself and you
will )ust ask her for another date a(ain with you payin( the bill as a way to
return the favor.
95. Jou are every inch a (entleman. +hich of the followin( should you N#% :# for
a ladyG
A. &arry heavy thin(s she has .
. #pen doors for her.
&. 0rovide her a coat when she is cold.
:. &arry her shoulder ba( .
9<. 'n a )unior;s prom* 4 pairs are to be seated in one table. $upposed there is lady
late comer who )oins your table* what should you men do G
A. Remain seated but say 1hi2.
. Remain seated but welcome her and offer some drinks.
&. All men should stand * (reet her* and offer a seat for her.
:. 0retend that you are all en(a(ed with your respective prom date.
6?. :urin( the course of your prom and conversations are on@(oin(* what should
you N#% :#G
A. !n(a(e in talks or conversations with private )okes only you (uys know.
. Allow more the ladies to talk about themselves and their stories rather than
about your feats.
&. e observant of your dates; facial e/pressions to constantly check whether
they are bored or in need of any help.
:. Refrain from sharin( or crackin( pick@up lines or )okes with se/ual
undertones.
III RESEARCH
#$ Narro4ing 5o4n o) 2o%ic'
Ksin( the chart below* classify the followin( topics whether they are very broad*
broad* or specific. e sure to have the topics ali(ned with their correspondin(
main cate(ory or cluster. +R'%! #N>J %"! >!%%!R #3 J#KR AN$+!R.
,ER6 (R7#5 (R7#5 S8E&I0I&
"ip Bhop
$ports
$onnet
9$ ::::::
:ru( Addiction
$hakesperean :rama
9;$ ::::::
"ip@hop as %herapy
"ealth Risks in $ports
93$ ::::::
>ocal 7uvenile :elinquency
0roblems of :ru( Addiction
99$ ::::::
<0$ ::::::
91$ ::::::
92$ ::::::
$onnet 15
9"$ :::::
9=$ ::::::
9<$ ::::::
>ivin( with the !nemy
A. Analysis of 3actors &ontributin( to 7uvenile :elinquency in the 0hilippines
. 3iction
&. "ip@hop as a %herapy for Ne(li(ent Jouth in 7apan
:. 'mprovin( $ports &ompetitiveness throu(h $ummer %rainin(s
!. 7uvenile :eliquency
3. ,acbeth
-. Novel
". 0etrarchan $onnet
'. $hakesperean $onnet
7. $hakesperean %ra(edy
=. $hort $tory
>. %he :an(ers of a NaLve +orkin( &lass
,. %he !ffects of :ru( Addiction on the "uman ody
N. %he 'mplication of 7uvenile :elinquency in +estern &ountries
#. Ksin( $teroids in oostin( asketball 0erformance
.
($ E>aluating 2/e'i' Statement'
+rite S if the thesis statement is stron( or effective and , if it is weak or
ineffective.
51. %he Knited Nations was established to promote diplomacy between ma)or
powers.
52. %he or(ani.ational structure of the Knited Nations* namely consensus
votin( in the $ecurity &ouncil *makes it incapable of preventin( war between
ma)or powers.
53. ecause anana "erb %ea $upplement promotes rapid wei(ht loss that
results in the loss of muscle and lean body mass* it poses a potential dan(er to
customers.
54. %he lifestyle of a teena(er in the ,iddle A(es was very different from the
lifestyle of most modern 3ilipino teena(ers.
54. A youn( person in the ,iddle A(es had very different e/pectations about
marria(e* family and personal freedom than youn( adults today.
59. A youn( person in the ,iddle A(es had fewer options for marria(e* family
and personal freedom than youn( adults today.
56. $olar ener(y* an abundant* clean *and safe substitute for fossil or nuclear
fuel* can be made economically competitive in a short time.
55. #r(anic ve(etable production can start from our homes.
5<. #r(anic food production is widespread in the country.
<?. %hou(h earthworm castin( is a new (ardenin( technolo(y* it is a promisin(
technique for (rowin( ve(etables due to its ability to improve poor soil.
&$ 5eri>ing 2/e'i' Statement' )rom ?ain and Su%%orting 2o%ic' (2 8oint'
eac/ )
'n each set* there is a ,ain 'dea followed by supportin( details. 3ashion or
write a thesis statement out of these (iven set of ideas.
,ain 'deaI illiards is (ainin( popularity.
$upportin( 'deasI
a. 't has become a family affair.
b. illiard tournaments are televised.
c. 't is an e/pensive form of rela/ation.
d. 't is adaptable to various human conditions.
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MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
,ain 'deaI %he nation;s waterways are hi(hly polluted.
$upportin( 'deasI
a. ,odern livin( uses water in sta((erin( amounts.
b. %here has been a rise in industrial water use.
c. 3actories dump chemical wastes into waterways.
d. &iti.ens keep on throwin( trash anywhere.
<3@<4. %hesis $tatement I MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
,ain 'deaI "undreds of thousands of 3ilipinos are )obless.
$upportin( 'deasI
a. &hild labor offers cheap competition.
b. %hey are hired as casuals.
c. %hey vie with unskilled labor.
d. ,anufacturers prefer child laborers to adults.
<4@<9. %hesis $tatementI MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

,ain 'deaI Aluminum is findin( new uses.
$upportin( 'deasI
a. %here are aluminum frei(ht cars.
b. Aluminum is used in buildin( brid(es.
c. 't is used in the en(ines of compact cars.

<6@<5. %hesis $tatement I MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
,ain 'deaI Auto e/perts su((est ways of conservin( (as.

$upportin( 'deasI
a. -et (oin( immediately.
b. $kip (ears whenever possible.
c. 0ark your car downhill.
d. >oad up on (as in the early mornin( or the late evenin(.
<<@1??. %hesis $tatement I MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM