Republika ng Pilipinas

Region I

LA UNION SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE

Lipay Integrated School
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION
ENGLISH 7

Name:_____________________________________________Section:___________Date:________Score:____
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I. LITERATURE: Choose the letter of the correct answer from the list of given choices. Encircle the letter of your choice.
1. From what race basically comprises the Filipinos? A. Malay B. Chinese C. Spanish D. American
2. What is the common denominator in the Filipino character which distinguishes Filipinos from other Asians?
A. Piousness B. Hospitality C. Close Family Ties D. Honesty
3. What Filipino trait is said to have been inherited from the Spaniards which is the character of being religious?
A. Camaraderie B. Hospitality C. Piousness D. Bayanihan
4. This section of the library is where newspapers, journals and magazines are found.
A. General Circulation B. Filipiῆana C. Periodical D. Reference
5. The section of the library that contains Filipino and English books written by Filipino authors.
A. General Circulation B. Filipiῆana C. Periodical D. Reference
6. Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Almanacs and Atlases are found in this section of the library.
A. General Circulation B. Filipiῆana C. Periodical D. Reference
7. This is a kind of graph used to record and present changes in data over a period of time.
A. Pie Graph B. Bar Graph C. Line Graph D. Table
8. A kind of graph that is used to present proportions out of the whole.
A. Pie Graph B. Bar Graph C. Line Graph D. Table
9. The kind of paragraph that explains information and may compare, contrast, list, summarize or discuss information.
A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive
10. This classification of paragraph helps tell a story and should express the chronology of a specific event.
A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive
11. The part of the paragraph that introduces the topic. A. Conclusion B. Body C. Summary D. Introduction
12. Which part of a paragraph presents ideas that support the topic?
A. Conclusion B. Body C. Summary D. Introduction
13. In paragraph writing, this means oneness of idea. A. Unity B. Completeness C. Coherence D.
Emphasis/Order
14. This feature of a paragraph is achieved if I says all that is intended to say and includes enough examples.
A. Conclusion B. Body C. Summary D. Introduction
15. These are short well – known sayings that are popularly known in our country as salawikaan.
A. Proverbs B. Riddles C. Comics D. Legends

II. GRAMMAR TEST: A. PRONOUN ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT: Underline the correct pronoun within the
parenthesis and use an arrow to show its antecedent (10 points).

Example: Allah scattered his radiance.

16. Maria is an industrious girl, (he, she, it) also finishes (her, his, their) job quickly and efficiently.
17. Each of the boys sang (their, our, his) winning piece wonderfully.
18. I love the movie, Three Idiots, (they, you, it) is a story of a deep and lasting friendship which is at this time rare.
19. Neither Abby nor Rain will take (your, their, his) examinations.
20. Our trip to Batak was very tiring but (it, they, we) was worthwhile and educational.
21. (These, This, Those) paper and pencil I’m holding are very good instructional materials if used wisely.
22. Either Ron or Del will conduct (their, his, her) report on the system loss charge charged by Meralco on consumers.
23. Mandy, could (she, he, you) please do the talking.
24. Cats and dogs are mammals, (they, we, it) belong to order Carnivora.
25. Books may be considered as friends, if used properly (he, it, they) can last to more than a decade.
B. SUBJECT – VERB AGREEMENT: Underline the correct verb in the parenthesis that will agree with the subject of the
sentence. (10 points)
The Maranao, together with the Ilanun and Maguindanao 26. (is, are) an indigenous Muslim group in Mindanao in
southwestern Philippines. Their culture and identity 27. (reflects, reflect) general features of Southeast Asian tribes. Each
of these, however, has developed unique traditions.
Every historian or anthropologist who 28. (studies, study) Mindanao tribes has given common observations about
the Maranao. Almost all Maranaos are Muslims, but some who live in the hills around Lake Lanao 29. (follows, follow) a
version of Islam reflecting pre – Islamic beliefs and practices. Many scholars 30. (emphasizes, emphasize) that the
Maranao, who is the first inhabitants of the shores of Lake Lanao, still 31. (inhabits, inhabit) this region.
The name Maranao 32. (means, mean) “People of the Lake” or “Lake Dwellers”. Both 33. (refers, refer) to the
natives who settled around Lake Lanao. Neither photographers or a writer 34. (was, were) ever able to capture in imagesor
words the beauty of this lake. Lake Lanao, with the Maranaos living around it continues to be an attraction and source of
inspiration. More importantly, the spirit of the Maranaos 35. (thrives, thrive) because of its existence.

III. CLASSIFYING PROVERBS: Identify the classification of the proverb based on the letters given below. Write the letter
of your answers on the blanks provided before the numbers. USE CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY.

G – proverbs expressing a general attitude towards life and the laws that govern life
E – ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues and condemning certain vices
V – proverbs expressing a system of values
T – Proverbs expressing general truths/observations about life and human nature
H – humorous proverbs
M – miscellaneous proverbs

_____ 36. Walang utang na di pinagbayaran. (No debt remains unpaid)

_____ 37. Ti sadot a baro cas carne a nadangro. (A lazy young man is like foul – smelling meat.)
_____ 38. Kay tagal nanindahan, kabili – bili’y balindang. (After shopping for a long time, he ended with a poor purchase.)
_____ 39. Walang ligaya sa lupa na di dinilig ng luha. (There is no earthly joy that is not watered with tears.)
_____ 40. Huli man at magaling, ay naihahabol din. (A good thing is never too late.)
_____ 41. Dica agcapcapoy no bassit ti inapoy; dica agnengnengnengno bassit ti dinengdeng. (Don’t be too slow if there’s
only a little rice; don’t be too shy if there’s only a little viand.
_____ 42. Ang magalang na sagot, nakakapawi ng pagod. (A respectful retort wipes away weariness.)
_____ 43. Ti saan a matimtimec, nauyong nu macaunget. (The quiet person is slow to anger but terrible when aroused.)
_____ 44. Ang kapalaran ko di ko man hanapin, dudulog, lalapit kung talagang akin. (The good fortune which is intended
for me will come even without my seeking it.)
_____ 45. Matibay ang walis, palibhasa’y magkabigkis. (A broom is sturdy because its strands are tightly bound.)
are on top, sometimes you are in the bottom.)

IV. Using the guide on the Dewey Decimal System of classification, identify the appropriate code for each book title.
000 – Computer Science, information and general works 500 – Science (including Mathematics)
100 – Philosophy and Psychology 600 – Technology and Applied Sciences
200 – Religion 700 – Arts and Recreation
300 – Social sciences 800 – Literature
400 – Language 900 – History and Geography

46. Encyclopedia of Discovery: Earth

47. Our Philippines and her Neighbors
48. The Basics of Computer Hardware Servicing
49. Islam: The Insights
50. Glencoe Literature Texas Treasures
V. ANALYSIS: Read and understand the given graph then answer the questions that follow. Write your answers on the
blanks provided.

Food – 40%
Transportation – 20% 20%
Electric and Water Services – 15%
Clothing – 10% 40%%
15%
Miscellaneous – 5%
5%
Savings - __________
10%

____________________ 51. Which family expense has the biggest proportion in the graph?
____________________ 52. If the family has a monthly income of P20,000.00, how much do they spend for the
transportation allowance of their children?
____________________ 53. What is the percentage left in the budget for savings?
____________________ 54. How much does the family save every month is their income is P20,000.00?
____________________ 55. How much does the family spend on food if their income is P20,000.00?

VI. ESSAY: Write a TITLE CARD and an AUTHOR CARD from the given book information below. Write your answrs on the
space provided for.
1. TITLE CARD
Call Number: B90 Author: Volk, Wesley A.
V15 Wheeler, Margaret F.
Book Title: BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
Publication: New York: Harper and Row, Publishers /1988/
Physical Description: 687 p: illustration(some colored), 23 cm

2. AUTHOR CARD
Call Number: B07 Author: Barnes, Grace
O89 Sutcliffe, Mary Jean
Book Title: ON STAGE, EVERYONE
Publication: United States of America: The Macmillan Company /1954/
Physical Description: 401 p, illustration, 24