3rd Quarter English 7
3rd Quarter English 7
3rd Quarter English 7
Before noon of December 12, 1941, I received a telephone call from General MacArthur to inform
me that he was sending his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Colonel Huff, to see me on a very important and
urgent matter. I told the General I would see his aid immediately. When Colonel Huff arrived, he told me
that General MacArthur wanted me to be ready on four hours’ notice to go with him in the Corregidor.
I was shocked. I never imagined that I would ever have to take refuge in Corregidor. I had known
for years that the fortress of Corregidor had been built as the last stronghold of the American forces in the
Philippines and a safe refuge for American Governors-General in case of grave danger. But it had never
crossed my mind, that there would ever come a time when I would have to go to Corregidor. I was no
American Governor-General, but the Filipino President of the Commonwealth.
It is true that while Major Grunert was still in command of the Philippine Department, United
States High Commissioner Sayre, in one of the conferences that I held with him and General Grunert,
brought up the question of the evacuation from Manila, in case of necessity, of both the High
Commissioner and the President of the Commonwealth. It was Mr. Sayre’s opinion that we should be in
the same locality. But I have made it clear to both Commissioner Sayre and General Grunert that I felt it
my duty to remain in the midst of my people, at whatever risk, because my presence would help to keep
up their morale. General Grunert understood my feeling and thought it was right. Moreover, nothing was
said in the conference to indicate that a Japanese invasion of the Philippines was a possibility as long as
the American flag was still in the islands.
B. Find out what is being asked about the underline word in each item.
6. The Filipinos found a safe refuge in the middle of the forest. Which of the following
words has the same meaning with the underlined word?
a. camp c. hospital
b. library d. shelter
7. It was really urgent for the general to call the president. What is the classification of
the underlined word?
a. action word c. naming word
b. describing word d. replacing word
8. Seeing the president of the country increases the morale of the soldiers. What is the
classification of the underlined word?
c. action word c. naming word
d. describing word d. replacing word
9. An indestructible fortress was built to protect the people during the war? Which word
from the choices is a part of the underline word?
a. colorful ceiling c. polished floor
b. golden gate d. thick wall
10. The aide-de-camp was sent immediately to help the American soldiers in the war.
What word from the choices is NOT a part of the underlined word?
a. doctors c. officers
b. generals d. soldiers
11. What type of text did the writer use in telling his story?
a. descriptive c. narrative
b. informative d. persuasive
12. What kind of narrative text is the story that you read?
a. fictional c. non-fictional
b. journalistic d. scientific
13. How will you describe the narrator of the story?
a. artistic c. critic
b. classic d. nationalistic
14. which of the following elements of a narrative text is shown by this phrase: “before
noon of December 12, 1941…”?
a. character c. theme
b. mood d. setting
15. What mood is expressed by the following statement: “Moreover, nothing was aid in
the conference to indicate that a Japanese invasion of the Philippines was a possibility
as long as the American flag was still in the islands.”?
a. abandoned c. tensed
b. scared d. worried
16. What could be the closest theme of the excerpt that you read?
a. The country and its people need to be served.
b. The country and its people require brave men.
c. The country and its people need foreign leaders.
d. The country and its people require a peaceful community.
17. Which of the following sentences from the story can support the theme?
a. “I held with him and General Grunert.”
b. “I was no American Governor-General.”
c. “I would ever have to take refuge in Corregidor.”
d. “I felt it my duty to remain in the midst of my people.”
18.-20. Arrange the following events in order. Write A-C to identify the first, second and the
last event.
____ The narrator pointed out his duty to serve his people even at war.
____ General MacArthur called the narrator to come to his aid in Corregidor.
____ The narrator together with the American generals attended a conference.
21. The Japanese (bombed/ had bombed) some Philippine Military installations in 1941.
22. The Japanese (declared/ had declared) war during the Pearl Harbor incident.
23. The Filipinos and Americans (failed/ had failed) to protect the country from the
powerfully-armed invaders.
24. The secretary (called/ had called) the president before he talked to the soldiers.
25. General MacArthur called president Quezon after he (arrived/ had arrived) at the place.
26. He (asked/ had asked) the president about his message before he delivered his speech.
27. When they held the conference, the Japanese (attacked/ had attacked) the mainland.
28. Many of the Filipinos (believed/ had believed) to Americans sweet promises.
29. The Filipino finally (received/ had received) its independence.
30. Johnny (kicked/ kicked) the ball.
B. Direct and Reported Speech. Change the direct speech into reported speech and vice
versa. Choose from the given sentences.
C. Active and Passive Voice. Write ACTIVE if the sentence is in Active form and
PASSIVE if it is not.
D. Chronological and Logical Connectors. Choose the connectors that will complete
each sentence.
46. The Philippine gained its independence from the Japanese _______ thousands of lives
were sacrificed.
a. although c. unless
b. primarily d. until
47. The Americans _______ the Filipinos worked hand-in-hand to protect the country.
a. as well as c. in addition to
b. first of all d. to top it all
48. The Filipino fought for our freedom _______ the Japanese left our country.
a. however c. since
b. primarily d. until
49. The Filipinos achieved peace ________ of their bravery.
a. although c. first
b. because d. finally
50. We would have been conquered by other countries _______ they had given up.
a. however c. later
b. if d. next