Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF BATANGAS
SEN. GIL PUYAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Balaytigue, Nasugbu, Batangas SCHOOL ID: 307718
Email add: gilpuyathighschool@yahoo.com
“We may all be different fish, but in this school we swim together.”

Questions for the Quiz Bee

English Grade 10

Easy
1. Which of the following pronouns would best complete this sentence: The judges could not agree among
_________.
A. himself B. herself C. themselves D. ourselves
2. Some animals protect themselves through camouflage. The underlined word is an example of _________.
A. demonstrative pronoun B. intensive pronoun C. interrogative pronoun D. reflexive pronoun

3. I must eat healthy and balance diet. What does the underlined modal indicate?
A. ability B. obligation C. permission D. possibility

4. Which of the following sentences make use of intensive pronoun?

A. Anna Rose promised herself a reward for her hard work.
B. Have you asked yourselves why you are here?
C. The basketball players prepared themselves by staying in shape.
D. We cooked the whole meal ourselves.

5. The scorpion is rare, but large and venomous spiders are common. Which of the following is the synonym of
the underlined word?
A. non-poisonous
B. non-toxic
C. non-venomous
D. poisonous

Answers:
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. D

Average
1. What type of literary text depicts stories of Gods, Goddesses and Heroes?
a. epic c. ode
b. myth d. legend

2. . The aging actor is fastidious about her appearance: her clothes are beautifully tailored, her hair and make-
up are flawless, and she is always perfectly groomed.
a. careless, uncaring c. having a sense of humor about
b. unable to take care of d. extremely careful about
3. Please make ________________ at home while you wait. Which pronoun should be written on the blank?
a. themselves b. himself c. yourselves d. herself

4. My brother is absolutely tenacious. For example, when he sets a goal for himself, he doesn't let anything
stop him from achieving it.
a. silly and unreasonable c. well-liked by others
b. refusing to give up d. always seeking help from others

5. The captain of the pep squad is vivacious when she performs, but the rest of the time she is calm and low-
key.
a. lively, high-spirited c. sad, unhappy
b. relaxed and easy-going d. bored

Answers:
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A

Difficult

1. This type of citation uses the author’s last name and the year of publication.
A. parenthetical citation
B. LMA citation
C. in-text citation
D. paragraph-number citation
2. This type of citation uses the author’s last name, the year of publication and the page number.
A. parenthetical citation
B. LMA citation
C. in-text citation
D. paragraph-number citation

3. This type of speech persuades others through logical reasoning and analysis.
A. impromptu speech
B. roast speech
C. extemporaneous speech
D. argumentative speech

4. This type of speech intended to inform and to share new ideas and build perceptions.
A. informative speech
B. roast speech
C. extemporaneous speech
D. argumentative speech

5. Which of the following is NOT the denotative meaning of the underlined word in this sentence?
From his throne Odin looked down beyond the earth deep into the gloomy land of his enemies.
A. adversary B. foe C. opponent D. rival

Answers:
1. C 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. D
Clincher
1. The fallen 44 valor will be remembered forever, which of the following is NOT a synonym of the underlined
word?
A. bravery B. cowardice C. fearlessness D. gallantry

2. Neither Tom nor Ken wants to spend ____ money on new equipment. What is the correct pronoun to be
use?
a. their b. them c. yours d. his

3. I reviewed the lesson by ________ so that I will pass the upcoming examination. What is the correct
pronoun to be use?
a. himself b. ourselves c. myself d. themselves

Answers:
1. B 2. A 3. C
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF BATANGAS
SEN. GIL PUYAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Balaytigue, Nasugbu, Batangas SCHOOL ID: 307718
Email add: gilpuyathighschool@yahoo.com
“We may all be different fish, but in this school we swim together.”

Questions for the Quiz Bee

English Grade 7

Easy
1. The opulent Philippine Heritage has been characterized through the richness of its culture, language, and
traditions. What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A. impoverished
B. indigent
C. poor
D. wealthy
2. Our heritage has not remained limited into the walls of isolated groups but it has found its way through
these natural ghettoes. These parts are considered as the ____________.
A. largest
B. leading
C. poorest
D. prominent

3. How fortunate we were to find that restaurant! Fortunate means __________.

a. good fortune b. resulting in misfortune
c. marked by adversity d. producing dissatisfaction

4. There are myriad of possibilities. This sentence means_________.

a. limited possibilities
b. thousand possibilities
c. fewer possibilities
d. strong possibilities

5. His daughter is the apple of his eyes. What does the phrase the apple of his eyes mean?
a. edible pome fruit
b. a round fruit usually red and green in color
c. one that is highly cherished
d. bitter deep-seated ill will

Answers:
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. C
Average
1. What is the correct intonation in asking this question? “You lost it.?”
A. falling intonation
B. rising intonation
C. rising-falling intonation

2. The project runway of the TLE students was successful. Which is the right stress for the underlined word?
A. PROject
B. project
C. PROJECT

3. The teachers together with their grade 7 students conduct an earthquake drill. Which is the right stress for
the underlined word?
A. CONduct
B. conduct
C. CONDUCT

4. What is the synonym of the underlined word in this sentence? Bryan was modest about his grades, even
though it was the highest in the whole grade level.
A. humble
B. insincere
C. not boastful
D. unhappy

5. What is the opposite meaning of the underlined word in this sentence? Damiana L. Eugenio compiled and
edited what they may very well be considered as the most comprehensive collection of proverbs in our
country.
A. complex
B. lengthy
C. limited
D. vast

Answers:
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. C

Difficult

1. In the story “The Origin of This World (Maranao)”, which word below is associated with the word
‘heaven’?
A. angels
B. dwarf
C. garoda
D. tree of life

2. What number is significantly associated with “The Origin of This World (Maranao)”?
A. five
B. six
C. seven
D. eight
3. The island offers great choices of unspoiled beaches; while ______ unspoiled underground caverns can be
best explored by foot.
A. his
B. its
C. their
D. them

4. The woman removed ______ comb and necklace and hung them on the low sky. But whenever _____
pounded, she would hit the sky.
A. his – he
B. its – it
C. her – she
D. his – him

5. Kabunian and Bugan enjoyed the canyao in __________ magnificent house.

A. her
B. his
C. they
D. their

Answers:
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D

Clincher
Choose the correct verb that will agree to its subject and complete the sentence.
1. Everything ______ its own place in heaven or earth.
A. is
B. are
C. has
D. have

2. I am ____________ to win your heart.

A. desperate
B. desperate
C. desperate
D. desperation

3. Michelle’s house was included in the fire. We passed the hat around to help her. What is the meaning of the
underlined word?
A. gave a hat
B. gave some financial help
C. looked for another house
D. made a hat for her

Answers:
1. C 2. A 3. B