Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Silay City
DON FELIX T. LACSON MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Silay City

English 7
st
1 QUARTER EXAMINATION
1st Semester, School Year 2018-2019

NAME: ______________________________ GRADE AND SECTION: _______ DATE: ________________ SCORE: ________

IDENTIFICATION: Choose the correct answer on the box below. Write your answer on the space provided before each
number. 10 points.
Dictionaries Thesaurus Encyclopedia
Almanac and Yearbook Atlases Biographical References

_______________ 1. Give information about words including spelling, derivation, pronunciation, meaning, antonyms,
synonyms, examples of correct usage, history of the words, and other words derived from the main
word.
_______________ 2. Give you information about the lives of well-known people.
_______________ 3. Contains detailed articles on nearly every subject. Photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams are also
added to help the reader.
_______________ 4. Contains synonyms and antonyms of words. You use a thesaurus when you want to replace a word
that you already know or that you have already used several times in your writing.
_______________ 5. Are a collection of detailed maps published as a book. Atlases today will also give you social,
economic, and historical information.
_______________ 6. Are published by year, and they list up-to-date facts, statistics, charts, and some unusual
information.

Accent Volume Voice Projection Tone

_______________ 7. Is the loudness or softness of a voice
_______________ 8. When we change the volume of our voices in relation to a listener or an audience.
_______________ 9.The meaning we convey that we use when talking
_______________ 10. Is a distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, in which a person speaks.

IDENTIFICATION: Identify the reading techniuques whether SCANNING, SKIMMING or CLOSE READING. 3 points.
________________ 1. Is a technique of fast reading that you can use when you are searching for specific information. In
scanning, you move your eyes quickly over the page to find key words that will lead you to a
particular answer.
_________________ 2. Serious reading enables you to extract detailed information, to note the sequence of events, and
be aware of patterns, similarities, comparisons, and contrasts.
_________________ 3. A technique where you also move your eyes quickly over the page to get the main idea, the
author’s purpose, and the method of organization of the material. In skimming, you note titles,
subtitles, subheadings, and illustrations, which will give you an overview of the article’s content.
TRUE OR FALSE: Write “T” is the statement is true and “F” is the statement is false. 7 points.
_____ 1. The lessons and activities in Grade 7 English cater to the different domains of reading comprehension, listening
comprehension, viewing comprehension, vocabulary enrichment, literature, writing and composition, and
language and fluency, and grammar awareness.
_____ 2. The subject English will give you many opportunities to hone your skills in the use of English through the
exercises that will ask you to listen, read, view, speak, and write.
_____ 3. Study skills will develop your own personal approach to study and learning in a way that meets your own
individual needs.
_____ 4. Among the problematic sound in English are the /p/ and /f/, /b/ and /v/, and /t/ and /th/.
_____ 5. Pronouncing sounds correctly is not important. Mispronunciation may not cause your listeners to misunderstand
your message.
_____ 6. In close reading, you move your eyes quickly over the page to find key words that will lead you to a particular
answer.
_____ 7. To save time when using a dictionary, you should know and use the proper alphabetical order.
MATCHING TYPE. Match column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before
each number. 10 points.
A B
_____ 1. These are the cartoons we see on TV. Their themes vary as well as the target age group a. educational
_____ 2. These shows are used to inform the public about the latest updates in the world, b. horror
country and community. c. news
_____ 3. These shows include games, song-and-dance performances, and other segments. d. comedy
_____ 4. These show use unrealistic characters and plots, usually including magic and supernatural e. animated
creatures. f. fantasy
_____ 5. These shows are meant to entertain viewers, through the use of jokes and pranks. g. variety show
_____ 6. These shows are for children and are almost always educational. h. children
_____ 7. These shows are intended to scare audiences, usually employing supernatural beings like i. drama
ghosts
_____ 8. A lot of these shows are in documentary format, with each episode focusing on a certain
person or theme. Some use demonstrations, as in shows that teach people how to make art.
_____ 9. These shows are highly emotional, and the story always has sad parts like broken families,
betrayals, etc.
____ 10. These shows are highly informational and can be intended for children, teenagers, or adults.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before each number. 15 points.
_____ 1. In taking notes, remember to:
a. Learn to extract important points from long passages. Summarize or condense lengthy ones.
b. Translate ideas and information into your own words.
c. Observe neatness and clarity in writing
d. All of the above
_____ 2. What reading technique when you scan a menu in a restaurant, scan a dictionary to look up a word, or the
telephone book for a specific number?
a. scanning b. skimming c. close reading d. all of the above
_____ 3. One of the tips in scanning is to look for words that are boldfaced, italicized, or underlined. Which of the
following words is boldfaced?
a. skim b. scan c. close reading d. none of the above
_____ 4. In this reading technique, you note titles, subtitles, subheadings, and illustrations, which will give you an
overview of the article’s content.
a. skimming b. scanning c. close reading d. all of the above
_____ 5. This kind of in-depth reading hones your thinking skills. It enables you to start formulating conclusions and
interpretations based on facts and details you gathered from the material you read.
a. fast reading b. proofreading c. close reading d. open reading
_____ 6. Books are major resources that help you learn. What do call this very important place for you to go in order to
read and borrow books?
a. school canteen b. classroom c. Principal’s Office d. library
_____ 7. Computers have made it easier for libraries to keep records and for the public to find materials in a specific
library. What do you call this computerized listing that is similar to a card catalog in the library but is faster and
more convenient to use.
a. card catalog b. Online Public Access Catalog or OPAC c. magazine catalog
_____ 8. The following are the various kinds of reference materials found in the library, except:
a. dictionaries b. almanacs c. thesaurus d. pocket books
_____ 9. This references in the library contains photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams. They are added to help the
reader.
a. thesaurus b. encyclopedia c. almanacs d. atlases
_____ 10. This is one of the abilities that help human beings interact with one another. As we utter words through the
sounds we produce, we strive to pronounce the words correctly in order to avoid being misunderstood.
a. oral communication b. written communication c. open communication d. none of the above
_____ 11. It is an indispensable tool in studying effectively. It enables you to put in writing salient points from your
teacher’s lecture, a material read, or a discussion in class.
a. study skills b. note taking c. oral communication d. letters a & b
_____ 12. These are the common macro skills in English language that have known for a long period of time that are
significant in the teaching and in the learning process.
a. listening b. speaking c. reading d. all of the above
_____ 13. It involves interpreting images for which word stand, and connecting visual images in videos, computer
programs, and websites with accompanying printed or spoken words.
a. reading comprehension b. viewing comprehension c. listening comprehension d. grammar awareness
_____ 14. It is not jut hearing what is said, but it is the ability to understand the words and relate them in some way. It its
an understanding and making sense of spoken language.
a. writing and composition b. reading comprehension c. viewing comprehension d. listening comprehension
_____ 15. It is the ability to process text, understand its meaning, and to integrate it with what the reader already knows.
a. reading comprehension b. oral language and fluency c. listening comprehension d. vocabulary enrichment

ESSAY. Write your answer on the space provided. 5 points.

1. As a student, what is the benefit if you practice good note taking and study habits?
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“Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude”

-Ralph Marston

Prepared by:
Mr. Ceasar Ryan G. Asuncion