1st Achievement Test - English 7
1st Achievement Test - English 7
1st Achievement Test - English 7
Name: Teacher:
Grade: Date:
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 statement “What is your job?” uses what kind of intonation?
A. falling intonation
B. rising intonation
C. rising-falling intonation
3. Which of the following is not true?
A. Intonation pattern is important in conversation.
B. Intonation pattern changes the meaning of the message.
C. Correct pronunciation is enough to understand the meaning of the message.
4. Which is not the reason why speakers do pauses?
A. The speakers use a pause to emphasize that the information coming next is important,
B. The speakers give the audience time to process what you have just said.
C. The speakers distract the audience from the message.
5. When a woman stand up with her hand resting on a table and look at you in a certain way. It conveys
__________________.
A. an act of deception.
B. an assumption of guilt.
C. An expression of character.
6. A hand placed under the chin, means ____________________.
A. mesmerized.
B. might have an itch.
C. implied resistance.
D. a decision is being made.
7. Instead of saying “Hi” or “Bye”, you might just ___________.
A. roll your eyes
B. shrug your shoulder
C. wave your hand at someone
8. When saying ‘Yes’ to emphasize that you agree with the other person, you may __________.
A. look straight into the eyes
B. nod your head vigorously
C. shrug your shoulders
II. Choose the right stress of the following underlined words in each sentence.
9. The project runway of the TLE students was successful.
A. PROject
B. project
C. PROJECT
10. The teachers together with their grade 7 students conduct an earthquake drill.
A. CONduct
B. conduct
C. CONDUCT
11. The Malayan race has fair complexion.
A. COMplexion
B. comPLExion
C. COMPLEXION
III. VOCABULARY
12. 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
13. 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
16. Which word below is regarded as colloquial language?
A. buddy
B. chum
C. friend
D. sidekick
17. Which word is considered as familiar language?
A. grabs
B. sells
C. purchase
18. Which sentence below used colloquial language in informal conversation?
A. My friend and I got hold of expensive item.
B. My old chum treated me well.
C. My buddy and my sis pig out my sumptuous dinner.
IV. Infer the meaning of the idioms. Choose the best that will suit the meaning of each sentence.
19. The police are at their wits’ end about the series of kidnapping.
A. do not know what to do
B. relieved of their duties
C. seriously scolded
20. Michelle’s house was included in the fire. We passed the hat around to help her.
A. gave a hat
B. gave some financial help
C. looked for another house
21. The project failed miserably. The members did not admit their faults. They are passing the buck to the leader.
A. accusing
B. blaming
C. ousting
22. Apple lost her diamond ring. She searched every corner of her room but she could not find it. It was like looking
for a needle in a haystack.
A. finding things easily
B. misplacing things always
C. having hard time looking for something
V. Reading Comprehension: Use the following medicine label to answer the questions.
Children’s Aspirin (Liquid Form)
For fast, safe relief of fever and the aches and pains
of colds and flu, earaches, headaches, and other
childhood illnesses.
Dosage Information:
Under 24 lbs. Consult Physician
24-35 lbs. 1 tsp.
35-47 lbs. 1 ½ tsps.
48-59 lbs. 2 tsps.
60-71 lbs. 2-2 ½ tsps.
72-95 lbs. 3 tsps.
Repeat every 4 hours as needed,
not more than 5 times in a 24 – hour period
The wide island of Panay was originally (30) __________ by Negritos or locally called Ati tribe. Their
disappearance is due to an innocent agreement they (31) __________ with the sultan of Borneo back
in 1250 to give up their land in exchange of a hat and gol necklace. Early in the 13 th century, Marikudo, a native
chieftain, (32) __________ the coastal shores and lowlands to 10 Bornean Datus who (33) __________ from the
repression of Sri Vishayan Empire. One of them named Paiburong (34) __________ the area Irong-Irong, which
is now called Iloilo City, meaning nose-like, as its wide river mouth in the narrow Guimaras Strait appears like a
snout.
C. Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the correct pronoun that agrees with the antecedent in the following sentences.
35. 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
36. 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
37. Kabunian and Bugan enjoyed the canyao in __________ magnificent house.
A. her
B. his
C. they
D. their
38. A number of waterways can also be found in Samal, though none of ______ is navigable.
A. it
B. its
C. their
D. them
D. Choose the most appropriate conjunction that will complete the compound sentence.
39. Heroes are born every day _____ you may be one of them.
A. or
B. so
C. and
D. for
40. The poor farmer works long and hard in the fields ____ only a few appreciate their efforts.
A. and
B. for
C. nor
D. yet
41. Many stories about Philippine heroes can be found in books _____ not too many are reading them.
A. and
B. but
C. for
D. yet
VII. Study this card from a card catalog. Answer the questions that follow.
44. Which number will help you find this book in the library?
A. 257
B. 1987
C. 796.34
D. 26 cm
VIII. IDENTIFYING
45. This is mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed.
A. proverbs.
B. riddles
C. folk songs.
46. It is a four-line Filipino poem with 7 or 8 syllables having rhymes and rhythm.
A. riddles.
B. quatrains or tanaga
C. poem.
47. This is a short, pithy sayings that expresses a traditionally held truth or piece of advice, based on common sense
or experience.
A. Riddles.
B. proverbs or saying
C. quatrains.
48. Which is not part of folk speeches?
A. folk songs.
B. riddles
C. proverbs
49. This ancient oral literature was used as games in social gatherings and wakes.
A.proverbs or sayings.
B.tongue-twisters.
C. riddles
50. Riddle Time:
Tagalog: Nagtago si Pedro, labas ang ulo.
English: Peter hides but you can still see his head.
A. a headboard.
B. a hammer.
C. a nail
51. What positive value is portrayed in this proverb?
Give and you shall receive.
A. Patience.
B. Honesty.
C. generosity
52. What does this tanaga mean?
Ang katwiran ma's nabaon
Ng sanda-sandaang taon,
Pag dumating nag panahon,
Lilitaw din at uusbong
X. ENUMERATION
PREPARED BY:
APPROVED BY:
LEAH MOORE-MANGADA
School President