English Qtr 3 Demo Exam

Test 1: Choose the correct answer which is being described in each question.

Traditional story that tells the origin of something or someplace.

Lengthy narrative about the extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters/heroes.

Dealt with the adventures of knights but in a light romantic tone.

Literature produced during the period was religious in nature.

It was in this period that the public educational system was published which gave Filipinos a chance to go to school.

A story of the life of Christ beginning with the Annunciation and ending with the Crucifixion.

The early form of literature was produced orally that is handed down from our elders.

Produced wealth of literature.

Long narrative in verse narrating the deeds of a legendary hero. Is religious in nature.

A folk drama based on the battles between Christians and the Muslim Moros in the Philippines.

Test 2: Identify the meaning of the underlined word then determine which type of context clue is used.

You _______ be sleeping at this hour.

There _____ be no smoking in this area. (obligation[formal])

I _____ do backflips when I was a kid.

When I was young, I _____ always wrestle with my father.

_____ I go to the bathroom?

Test 4 Multiple Choice. Choose the letter that correctly determines which country the statement is derived from.

Consisted chiefly of novels and poetry of a traditional form.

Verse contains a great variety of meters, and it is unlimited with regard to the subject.

Had clearly religious function.

The former is mostly stories with the goal of teaching morals.

The best expression of this literature is found in poetry.

Test 5 Identification. Identify which specific literature of southeast asia is being described.

An epic written in lyrical verse intended to be sung to the accompaniment of dancing. Thai version of Ramayana.

Consists of four lines written in a romantic vein (Malaysian)

Were used during critical period in the life of the people. (Indonesian)

The best known and most numerous poems are elegantly expressed and very musical love songs. Very brief, eight-line verses in two stanzas (Thailand)

Test 6 Identification. Identify what type of essay is displayed.

It was a Saturday afternoon when Allie decided it was time to paint the brick fireplace white. As we crawled closer to the dirty old firepit, we pulled out the petrified wood and noticed a teeny, tiny treasure box. We looked at each other in wonder and excitement. She actually said, “I wonder if the leprechauns left it!” While judging her for being such a silly woman, I couldn’t help but laugh and lean into her a little.

The homeless epidemic is a serious problem in nearly every major city across the country. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are over 500,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. It’s a difficult challenge to tackle precisely because it is so multi-faceted, both in terms of its causes and its far-reaching effects. Homelessness affects not only the people who must struggle to survive on the street but also the business owners or residents in the neighborhoods. While many factors have contributed to the rise in homeless rates, one of the most profound is the lack of adequate social support services.

My cat crosses the garden nimbly and leaps onto the fence to survey it from above. From his perch he can watch over his little kingdom and keep an eye on the neighbours. He does this until the barking of next door’s dog scares him from his post and he bolts for the cat flap to govern from the safety of the kitchen.

A common frustration for teachers is students’ use of Wikipedia as a source in their writing. Its prevalence among students is not exaggerated; a survey found that the vast majority of the students surveyed used Wikipedia (Head & Eisenberg, 2010). An article in The Guardian stresses a common objection to its use: “a reliance on Wikipedia can discourage students from engaging with genuine academic writing” (Coomer, 2013).

Test 7. Identify which grabber is being used.

"The giving of love is an education in itself." This was once said by Eleanor Roosevelt

Scientists say that there are at least 20 quadrillion ants on earth.

Scientists say that there are at least 20 quadrillion ants on earth.

Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks.

Test 8 Essay. In the story Maguindanao Pearls, what was the tragic end to the ordeal? What was the ultimate consequence of Lakambini's jealousy? Have you ever felt jealous before? Is it a favorable feature? Why? Why not?