Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS
PLARIDEL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Plaridel, Libjo, Dinagat Islands

2nd Quarter Examination

English 9

DIRECTION: Read each question carefully and shade the letter of your answer on the answer
sheet paper.

1.These are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to
understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
A. Clues C. Definition Clues
B. Context Clues D. Example Clues

2. What do you a word or a group of words that has the opposite meaning reveals the
meaning of an unknown term?
A. Antonym C. Explanation
B. Synonym D. Example

3. It is when the unknown word is explained by using a more familiar word or phrase.
A. Comparison C. List or Series
B. Example D. Definition

4. This type of clues uses signal words such as: too, like, as, similar to, or in the same way
to define the unfamiliar words.
A. Comparison C. Example
B. Restatement D. List or Series

5. Which of the following is NOT a type of context clues?

A. Definition C. Connotation
B. Description D. Inference

Numbers 6-10. Using Synonyms. Give the synonyms of the following words.

6. Perfidious
A. treacherous B. friendly C. angry D. loyal
7. Brute
A. sad B. handsome C. savage D. kind-hearted
8. Brutal
A. cruel B. clever C. handsome D. charitable
9. Plundered
A. loved B. saved C. ransacked D. recovered
10. Portents
A. sad B. dictate C. warn D. usual

11. “His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.”
Emaciation means ___________.
A. frightening B. appearance C. skeleton-like D. see
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12. “Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention – the new Miss America began her
year-long reign. She was the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of the evening.” The word
cynosure means _________.
A. flooded with spotlights C. year-long reign
B. the focus of all attention D. rest of the evening

13. “My brother is enthralled by birds similar to the way that I am fascinated by insects.”
The word enthralled means ________.
A. insects C. fascinated
B. similar to D. bird

14. “The children were as different as day and night. He was a lively conversationalist, but
she was reserved and taciturn.” The statement possesses what type of context clues?
A. Contrast/Antonym C. Example
B. Definition D. Comparison

15. “Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, have fascinated man through the
centuries.” The statement possesses what type of context clues?
A. Definition C. Comparison
B. Example D. Contrast/Antonym

16. It is a critical reading comprehension strategy that helps students make meaning of
what they are reading.
A. Connecting Ideas C. Making Connections
B. Scanning Details D. Skimming Information

17. These connections are made when a student can connect what they are reading to
other books that they gave read or songs they have listening to before.
A. Text-to-text C. Text-to-people
B. Text-to-self D. Text-to-world

18. It is a highly personal connection that a reader makes between a piece of reading
material and the reader’s own experiences or life.
A. Text-to-text C. Text-to-people
B. Text-to-self D. Text-to-world

19. It is a connection that involves linking the text to an event or phenomena that happen in
the larger world.
A. Text-to-text C. Text-to-people
B. Text-to-self D. Text-to-world

20. Which of the following connections focuses on the students’ prior knowledge and
experiences?
A. Text-to-text C. Text-to-people
B. Text-to-self D. Text-to-world
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21. The following are the uses of the strategy in making connections, EXCEPT;
A. Before Reading C. After Reading
B. Scan Reading D. During Reading

22. Which of the following questions you must consider on a text-to-text connection?
A. What connections can you make with a book, article, picture or movie that you have
read or seen?
B. What does this text remind me of?
C. Am I bringing meaning to the words to help me read better?
D. How did I feel?

23. Which of the following questions you must consider on a text-to-world connection?
A. What does this text remind me of?
B. Is the information similar or different from what you would expect?
C. What specific facts do you know about the subject?
D. How does these connections help you understand the new materials you are reading?

24. Using Venn diagram to see how the stories are similar and different from what you
know, Is what type of making connections?
A. Text-to-text C. Text-to-people
B. Text-to-self D. Text-to-world

25. “My brother and I were playing around, when things got out of hand. As we were
wrestling around on the floor, my foot kicked the glass coffee table and smashed it into
pieces!” Based on the statement what question best suited to make it a text-to-self connection?
A. What other texts does this remind you of?
B. Did I have a similar experience in any way?
C. What terms would you expect to find?
D. Is this fiction or nonfiction?

26. “What type of story(genre) is this likely to be?” Is an example of what type of making
connections?
A. Text-to-text C. Text-to-people
B. Text-to-self D. Text-to-world

27. Which type of making connections wherein you have read about the topic or heard
about it in a class, at home, in a newspaper on television, or on the internet?
A. Text-to-text C. Text-to-people
B. Text-to-self D. Text-to-world

28. The following are the strategies in making connections in a text-to-world, EXCEPT;
A. Make a web
B. Venn Diagram
C. Begin a KWL+ chart
D. What specific facts do you know about the subject?
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29. Which of the following is an example of an introductory line in stating text-to-text

connections?
A. I have read another book…
B. Based on my experience…
C. This reminds me of…
D. I understand how the character feels because…

30. Why make text-to-self connections?

A. To be better readers and writers.
B. To develop writing skills that can use in the workforce.
C. To help with your comprehension.
D. To help you engage emotionally with the text.

31-40. Identify author’s attitude in the following lines.

31. “You are a liar! Your betrayal will never be forgiven by my furious heart.”
A. angry B. cautious C. cheerful D. romantic

32. “In this world filled with ambiguity, you are the sunshine that enlightens my path, I really do
love you!”
A. humorous B. ironic C. romantic D. satirical

33. “I have doubts about her sincerity. I once caught her calling a man”
A. gloomy B. ironic C. sad D. suspicious

34. “Your death killed my dreams. I lost my hope! I am grieving!”

A. cheerful B. delightful C. gloomy D. violent

35. “I am sorry. My intention is not to hurt anyone but I failed in my plans.”

A. conciliatory B. exciting C. happy D. silly

36. “Have mercy on them. They are victims, they are not terrorists.
A. angry B. cheerful C. suspenseful D. sympathetic

37. “I saw him! He’s holding a knife. He is trying to kill me!”

A. frightened B. sentimental C. sorrowful D. sympathetic

38. “Today is your birthday so let us be happy and celebrate!”

A. angry B. cautious C. cheerful D. romantic

39. “Thank you for that great humiliation!”

A. humorous B. cautious C. romantic D. sarcastic

40. “Get out! Your face is pissing my off!”

A. annoyed B. excited C. relaxed D. sad
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41. VUCA stands for _________

A. Volatility, Uncertainly, Complexity, and Ambiguity
B. Volatelity, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity
C. Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity
D. Volatility, Uncertainty, Complecity, and Ambiguity

42. When was VUCA first used?

A. 1997 B. 1987 C. 1998 D. 1988

43. Who provide us with the scientific data that learning agility is made up of 9 dimensions
or behavioral patterns?
A. Dr. Willy Wonka C. Dr. Burt Nanus
B. Dr. Warren Bennis D. Dr. Warner Burke

44. It is ability to be flexible and be open to change and thrive on new experiences.
A. Agility B. Reflecting C. Collaborating D. Speed

45. Which of the following is NOT a dimension or behavior patterns?

A. Performance Risk-Taking C. Collaborating
B. Complexity D. Information Gathering

46-50. Analyze the given situation based on the 9 Dimensions or Behavior Patterns.

46. Sandra was new at her job. She knew little about the BPO industry. She asked
questions and assistance from her teammates to become more acquainted with the job.
A. Reflecting C. Experimenting
B. Interpersonal Risk-Taking D. Collaborating

47. The company of your dad conducts a monthly self-evaluation and reflective dialogue
with their superiors to improve work performance and relationships.
A. Reflecting C. Experimenting
B. Interpersonal Risk-Taking D. Collaborating

48. Despite the pandemic, John’s teammates still meet and work together using online
platforms. Tasks were delegated to easily accomplish their projects.
A. Reflecting C. Experimenting
B. Interpersonal Risk-Taking D. Collaborating

49. As a teacher, Michelle continues to attend different trainings and seminars to improve
her instructional practices.
A. Experimenting C. Performance Risk-Taking
B. Information gathering D. Interpresonal Risk-Taking

50. Jenny took a class on a course about photography. This is far from her career as a
doctor, but this is something she’s very interested in. She is going to test out these new
skills at her friend’s wedding.
A. Experimenting C. Performance Risk-Taking
B. Information gathering D. Interpresonal Risk-Taking
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Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS
PLARIDEL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Plaridel, Libjo, Dinagat Islands