Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Of Navotas City
Kaunlaran High School
North Bay Boulevard South – Kaunlaran, Navotas City

GRADE 9
Directions: Read and analyze the passage and answer the questions that follow.

The School Dance Dilemma

Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a high school called Pine Valley High. Every
year, the school hosted a grand dance, and all the students eagerly awaited the event. This
year was particularly special because it was the last dance for the ninth graders before they
moved on to high school.

Among the students was a girl named Emily, who loved to dance. She had been looking
forward to the dance for weeks. However, there was a small problem—her parents were very
strict. Emily wasn’t sure if they would allow her to go to the dance.

One evening, after dinner, Emily decided to ask her parents for permission.

"Mom, Dad," Emily began hesitantly, "may I go to the school dance next Friday?"

Her mom looked at her dad, and then at Emily. "You know, Emily, you have a big math test
coming up. Do you think you can balance both the test and the dance?"

Emily nodded eagerly. "I promise I’ll study hard all week. Can I please go? I’ve been looking
forward to it for so long!"

Her dad smiled and said, "Well, you may go to the dance if you keep your promise and do
well on your math test."

Emily was thrilled. "Thank you! I’ll study really hard!"

The next day at school, Emily told her best friend, Sarah, the good news. Sarah was excited
too but had her own doubts.

"I’m not sure if I can go," Sarah admitted. "My parents might not let me. They’re really
worried about my grades."

Emily thought for a moment and then suggested, "Why don’t you ask them politely? You
could tell them that you’ll also focus on your studies, just like I did."

That evening, Sarah approached her parents. "Mom, Dad, could I go to the school dance
next Friday? I know you’re worried about my grades, but I’ll make sure to study every day
until then."

Her parents looked at each other, and her mom finally said, "You may go to the dance,
Sarah, but only if you show us that you’ve been studying hard every day."

Sarah agreed, feeling relieved.

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1. What was the significance of the A. To ask without explaining
school dance at Pine Valley High? anything.
A. It was the first dance of the B. To ask politely and promise to
year. study.
B. It was the last dance for the C. To pretend she was sick on the
ninth graders. day of the dance.
C. It was a dance for only the best D. To ignore her parents and go
students. anyway.
D. It was a charity event.
6. How did Sarah’s parents react
2. Why was Emily hesitant to ask her when she asked to go to the
parents for permission to attend dance?
the dance? A. They immediately said no.
A. She didn’t want to go to the B. They set a condition similar to
dance. Emily’s parents.
B. She was worried her parents C. They said yes without any
would say no. conditions.
C. She was unsure if she had D. They didn’t respond at all.
enough money.
D. She already had other plans. 7. What was the common factor that
influenced both Emily’s and
3. How did Emily’s parents initially Sarah’s parents to allow them to
respond when she asked to go to attend the dance?
the dance? A. Their parents’ love of dancing.
A. They said she could go without B. The promise that the girls would
any conditions. focus on their studies.
B. They refused to let her go. C. Their parents’ interest in the
C. They set a condition related to event.
her studies. D. The fact that it was the last
D. They ignored her request. dance of the year.

4. What condition did Emily’s 8. How did Emily and Sarah ensure
parents give for allowing her to go they could attend the dance?
to the dance? A. They completed extra
A. She had to do all her chores. homework.
B. She had to improve her B. They stayed up late to study
behavior. every night.
C. She had to do well on her C. They focused on studying hard
upcoming math test. and did well on their test.
D. She had to help organize the D. They made a deal with their
dance. teacher.

5. What advice did Emily give to 9. What was the result of Emily and
Sarah about asking her parents Sarah’s hard work?
for permission? A. They were not allowed to go to
the dance after all.
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C. They were allowed to attend the matter as long as you get what
dance and did well on their you want.
math test.
D. They forgot about the dance
altogether. Prepared by:
10. What did Emily and Sarah
learn from their experience? RIGOR R. SUGUITAO
A. That studying doesn’t really
matter.
B. The importance of asking for
permission and keeping
promises.
C. That they can always get what
they want without studying.
D. That it’s okay to break promises
sometimes.

11. Which of the following best

describes the tone of the story?
A. Suspenseful
B. Humorous
C. inspirational
D. Tragic

12. Why did Emily and Sarah

enjoy the dance so much?
A. Because it was their first dance.
B. Because they had earned it
through their responsibility.
C. Because their favorite band was
playing.
D. Because it was a surprise event.

13. What can be inferred about

Emily and Sarah’s parents from
the story?
A. They do not care about their
children’s social life.
B. They value academic success
and responsibility.
C. They are strict and never let
their children have fun.
D. They only care about school
events.

14. Which modal verb did both

Emily and Sarah use when asking
for permission?
A. Can
B. May
C. Must
D. Should

15. What lesson about

responsibility does the story
convey?
A. Responsibility is only important
for schoolwork.
B. Responsibility helps gain trust
and earn privileges.
C. Responsibility is something only
adults need to worry about.
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ANSWER KEY:
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. C
10.B
11.C
12.B
13.B
14.B
15.B

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