Greenville Academy of Sta.

Clara
Sta. Clara, Sto. Tomas, Batangas

1st Monthly Exam in English 7

Name: _____________________________________________________ Score: _________________

Teacher: Ms. Luz S. Arbonida Date: __________________

Test I. Vocabulary. Using Context Clues. Underline the clue to the meaning of each italicized word.
1. The boy entered the house from the veranda, a partly covered platform along a side of the house.
2. Diane was lethargic; she didn’t have the energy to get out of bed.
3. The doctor’s writing was utterly illegible, no one could read those scribbles.
4. The man’s obesity, or too much fat caused much worry for the doctor.
5. The dates are listed in chronological order; they star at the beginning and end with the last event.

Test II. Identify whether the statements are true or false, if the statement is false underline the
word or phrase that makes the statement incorrect then write the correct answer.
True False
1. Literature embodies the Filipinos’ rich cultural heritage,
foreign influences, inherent customs, beliefs, and
traditions that have shaped our past and shall form part
our future.
2. Literature isn’t part of history.
3. Oral retelling is also an effective way to pass on a story
from generation to generation.
4. Writers are people with visionary or prophetic insight into
life.
5. Epics embody a people’s beliefs, customs, ideals, and life
values in a given time and place.

Test III. Identification. Fill in the blank with the correct definition.

Alliteration Hyperbole Onomatopoeia Simile

Metaphor Idiom personification pun

Personification
1. A funny exaggeration is called a/an _________________________________.
2. ___________________________ is when you give human-like qualities to something that is not humans.
3. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words is called ___________________________.
4. A/an _____________________ is an expression that is not meant to be taken literally.
5. The Farmer’s hands are as rough as a tree bark. What figure of speech used in the sentence?
6. The Hiss of a snake.
7. Our country is a cradle of noble heroes.

Test IV. On the lines provided, separate the subject from the predicate with a bar.
Example: Her mother/took care of him.

1. The people believed that spirits influenced their lives.

2. It consisted mostly of folk tales and legends to explain creation.
3. Julia was an orphan girl left alone in the forest when her parents died.
4. English was the only language he knew.
5. Her Father wanted him to go to school and learn the ways of human beings.
Test VI.
B. Interpret the pictures or symbolic illustrations below. Write a sentence that explains each
illustration. (3pts. each)

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Test V. Writing. During your Philippine literature class your teacher ask you to write about Filipino
traditions and cultures that sprang from experiences and observations of the people. You may use
Context Clues to make the meaning of your description clearer.
Content – 4 Organization – 4 Grammar- 2

God Bless!!!
 Greenville Academy of Sta. Clara
Sta. Clara, Sto. Tomas, Batangas

1st Quarterly Examination in English 7

Name: _____________________________________________________ Score: _________________

Teacher: Ms. Luz S. Arbonida Date: __________________

Test I. Vocabulary. Read each sentence carefully. Determine the meaning of each italicized word.
Write your answers on the spaces provided. Choose from the meanings in the word bank.

Abandon command companion

father obedient

1. Matthew is a loyal consort because he follows his brother wherever he goes.

2. Besides being a good brother, Matthew was also a duteous son to his father.
3. I ordain you to always love your brother, and never to quarrel with him.
4. “I am so proud of you, my son,” Matthew’s loving sire said.
5. He would never forsake his brother. Mark would feel all alone!

KNOWLEDGE
Test II. Language Skills. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
A. Read the stanza below, then answer the questions that follow.
1. Not yet, Rizal not yet.
2. The glory hour will come.
3. Out of the silent dreaming.
4. From the seven thousand-fold silence.
5. We shall emerge, saying: WE ARE FILIPINOS
6. Identify which among the following words is NOT an adjective.
a. Emerge b. glory c. silent d. seven thousand-fold
7. What word is described in the fourth line?
a. hour b. silent c. seven d. silence
8. Pick out the synonym of “silent”.
a. Active b. deep c. lively d. still
9. Which arrangement has a proper order of adjectives?
a. She is a little nasty spoiled girl. c. She is a spoiled little nasty girl.
b. She is a nasty spoiled little girl. d. She is a spoiled nasty little girl.
10. Which statement is grammatically correct?
a. Angelique is the most beautiful Kapampangan.
b. Bryan sits in a comfortable loveliest armchair in the corner.
c. She wears a green, beautiful emerald.
d. This is the most tallest mountain.

Test III. Identify the parts of the Card Catalog. Write your answer on the box provided.
 11. 664.35
12. G41a
13. Wedding
14. Gonzalez,Arnel C.
15. Quezon City,Phoenix Pub. House Inc.
16. 1985
17. 148 pp.ill

God Bless!!!

Answer key
Vocabulary
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5. abandon