SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH GRADE 7

GINATILAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL

NAME: __________________________ GR.&SEC:_____ SCORE: ____ DATE: ____
TEST I. KNOWLEDGE
Read the following items carefully and choose the best answers. Write the letters on your answer sheet.
For items 1 - 5, read the text provided and answer the following questions.

Early American Periods in the Philippines

Public schools were established in the Philippines weeks after the Americans defeated the Spain
power in Manila by the United States military government. This was done with the purpose of
introducing democracy, and to train the Filipino people to use English language as medium
communication. The introduction of the English language helped in the production of modern literature.
Early writings of Filipino authors were closely similar with the writings of famous American writers
emphasizing form instead of substance.
Imitative writings were common during this period although a few stood out yet a new era had
been made in the flowing of the Philippine literature in English.
*Across Culture in Language and Philippine Literature by Ricabar
1. In the phrase, “imitative writings were common during this period…” the underlined word means ____.

A. Written C. Copied

B. Lifted D. Borrowed

2. According to the text, the introduction of this language helped in the production of modern literature ______.

A. Content instead of style C. Form instead of substance

B. Style instead of the content D. Substance instead of form

3. The text also says that the early writings of Filipino authors were closely similar with the writings of famous American
writers which emphasizes on this ______________.
A. Filipino C. Spanish
B. English D. French

4. Based on the text, this is the highlight of the period of Philippine literature in English _________.
A. Original writings C. Imitative writings
B. Modern writings D. Contemporary writings

5. This is the figure of speech used in the sentence, “Early writings of Filipino authors were like photocopies of the
writings of the famous American writers” ______.

A. Simile C. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor D. Personification

6. “In the Philippines”, is under this kind or type of phrase ________.

A. Verb phrase C. Adjective phrase

B. Noun phrase D. Prepositional phrase

TEST II. SEQUENCING OF EVENTS: Read the story carefully then answer the test items the follow.

Flor and Liza chatted and sang cheerfully as they walked in the park. Suddenly a big scary dog appeared. Liz
quickly climbed a tree. Flor wanted to help but her friend had already left her. She was very scared because the
dog seemed to be a rabid one and could easily bite and infect her. She thought hard and when the dog came near
her, she lay very still on the ground and controlled her breath. The dog came close to her smelt her body all over
the rabid dog just walk away thinking that the lady was dead. Liza came down from the tree when she knew the
dog was gone. She asked Flor scornfully, “What did the dog tell you?” Then Flor thought for a while. “The dog told
me never to trust a friend who escapes and leaves you alone when you need her most,” she answered. Then Liza
realized her mistake and felt sorry for her friend.
For numbers 7-11, Arrange the following events based on their chronological order.
Write the number 1-6 to indicate the order on the blanks.
7. _____________ Flor and Liza went to the park.

8. _____________ Flor lay on the ground and controlled her breath.

9. _____________ Liza climbed a tree and left her friend Liza.

10._____________The dog left thinking that the lady was dead.

11. _____________A scary dog appeared and scared the two friends.

12. _____________ Liza felt apologetic with what she did with her friend.
III. GRAMMATICAL SKILLS

A. Fill in the blanks with correct PRESENT FORM of the verb.

13. The camera (record/records) _________ the image on the film.

14. The photography (enrich/enriches) _______ our lives in many ways.

15. Photos (remind/reminds) ______ us of special people and events in our lives.

16. Henry (take/takes) _________ a bunch of cool photos of me as if I am a movie star.

17. My friends (invite/invites) ____________ me for a birthday celebration.

B. Write the correct PAST FORM of the verb in the parenthesis.

18. I (do) ___________ my best that I can to save his life.

19. How many people (come) ________ to see the show?

20. Grass (grow) _________ in the abandoned farm.

21. They (catch) ________ some fish to eat while they stayed in a deserted island.

22. Her sister, Alexandria (teach) _____________me several subjects back when I was in elementary.

IV. Fill in the blanks with the correct PREPOSITION.

23. The travelers went looking for some place until finally arrived here ________ Jabagat Street, Ginatilan,Cebu.
A. in B. on C. at D. by
24. The twins, Karen and Beth will celebrate their birthday party _________ December 21, 2019.
A. in B. on C. at D. by
25. Many town fiestas, which the Department of Tourism is promoting, are celebrated _____, May.
A. on B. at C. by D. in
26. I am not feeling ill; I’m just feeling a bit ______ the weather now.
A. off B. under C. on D. at
27. We are currently _____ Jezel’s party right now.
A. at B. in C. by D. on
V. FIGURES OF SPEECH:

Choose the correct answer in the box below.

ALLITERATION APOSTROPHE HYPERBOLE OXYMORON

SIMILE ONOMATOPOEIA PERSONIFICATION EUPHEMISM

IRONY CHIASMUS METAPHOR

________28. Oh Rizal! Save us from these plundering politicians!

________29. Winners don’t quit and quitters don’t win.

________30. The news spread like a wildfire.

________31. Reach for the sky, reach for your dreams, reach for the stars above and believe that you will succeed.

________32. The ocean is a thousand diamonds strewn across the blue blanket.

________33. Through his raging eyes, I could clearly hear his silent scream from deep within.

________34. The thunder clap had awakened me from my deep sleep with my racing heartbeat.

________35. Persons with disability instead of saying abnormal, paralyzed or handicapped

________36. Peter Pipper Picked the Piece of Pickled Paper

________37. The lung doctor smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily.

VI. Choose the letter of the correct DETERMINER for each sentence.

38. The lawyer spoke separately _____________ suspect.

A. All B. Very C. Much
39. Maria always keeps __________ money for emergency.
A. Few B. Some C. Many
40. Is there ___________ chocolate left in the refrigerator?
A. Any B. Many C. Much
41. I need to pack ____________ orange for my breakfast.
A. a B. an C. the
42. Don’t look directly at _________ sun, James.
A. a B. an C. the
43. Unfortunately, I haven’t got ____________ time for watching telenovela these days.
A. Few B. No C. Much D. Little
44. If you have ___________ questions, I’m ready to answer.
A. Little B. Any C. Much D. Plenty

VII. VOCABULARY CHECK: Write the brief MEANING of the following words based on your own
understanding.

_______45. No matter how much I reprimanded my puppies, they still wouldn’t stop following me around.

_______46. All these new emotions are all new to me. Sometimes, I felt embarrassed of how I feel deep inside. But

my mom says that it is just an “Infatuation” and nothing serious.

_______47. That peculiar chicken’s gender was certainly unknown! It is unlike any other chickens I’ve encountered.

_______48. My father and brother were used to be fond of “cockfighting”.

Give your best… be honest… so you will be blessed!

Prepared by:

FRANCESE GENEVIEVE D. ORACOY

Teacher-I