Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
Division of Cavite
ALFONSO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 7

Name: _____________________ Grade & Section: ____________________

General Directions: Write BIG letters and avoid ERASURES.

I. Listening Comprehension
EN7LC-I-a-5: Recognize prosodic features: volume, projection, pitch, stress, intonation, juncture, and speech
rate that serve as carriers of meaning
A. Read the following sentences. Fill in each blank with the correct word observing the correct
stress. Write letters only.
1. Anna fails to submit her _____ to her teacher. A. PROject B. proJECT
2. Please _____ your records today for I will check them later. A. UPdate B. upDATE
3. We are going to _____ an interview. A. CONduct B. con DUCT

B. Choose the word that should be stressed given the clues inside the parentheses.
4. This bag is mine, a gift of my mom. (not yours)
A. This B. bag C. mine D. gift
5. Why don’t you offer her a help? (not him)
A. Why B. you C. her D. help
6. I have a question to ask. (not a clarification)
A. I B. have C. question D. ask

II. Oral Language and Fluency

EN7OL-I-f-1.14.4: Use the rising intonation pattern with Yes-No and tag questions; the rising-falling
intonation with information- seeking questions, option questions and with statements

A. The following statements use the rising-falling intonation. Fill in the blank with the correct tag
question to complete the pattern. Write letters only.
7. Science is an enjoyable subject, _____?
A. Aren’t they B. isn’t she C. isn’t it D. isn’t he
8. Lenny and William did a great job, _____?
A. Isn’t he B. didn’t they C. aren’t they D. don’t they
EN7F-I-a-3.11: Observe the correct production of vowel and consonant sounds, diphthongs, blends, glides,
etc.
B. Choose the word that has a production of vowel and consonant blend.
9. Which of the following words has a diphthong?
A. Proud B. mix C. decision D. free
10. Which of the following words has a consonant blend?
A. Lay B. sound C. foot D. throat

III. Vocabulary Development

EN7VC-I-a-8: Use structural analysis to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or expressions from the
material viewed

A. Identify the MEANING of the ROOT WORD of the following.

11. retell
A. to tell again B. told C. count D. say
12. happiness
A. glad B. excited C. depressed D. lucky
 EN7V-I-c-10.2: Use appropriate idiomatic expressions in a variety of basic interpersonal communicative
situations
B. Analyze the following sentences. Then, fill in each blank with the correct idiomatic
expression that fits the sentence. Choose your answer from the choices given. Write letters
only.

a. Hold your horses d. Paint the town red

b. A piece of cake e. Born with a golden spoon in her mouth
c. Break a leg

13. I am waiting for my friend. She is going to treat me because she is _______________.
14. I want you to win this competition, so ______________.
15. Oh, I am not yet done. ______________.
16. Our teacher’s examination is _____________. I will surely pass this.
17. Well, we got the gold award, so _________________.

EN7V-I-a-22: Distinguish between slang and colloquial expressions in conversations

C. Read the sentences below and answer the question that follows.
18. I wanna dance with my friends. Which is an example of colloquial language?
A. wanna B. dance C. with D. friends
19. Hey, what’s up? It has been a year or two. Which is an example of slang?
A. what’s up B. has C. been D. year

IV. Reading Comprehension

EN7SS-I-a-1.5.2: Scan for specific information

A. Read the following text about the ozone layer. Write T if the statement is True and F if it is False.

Ozone is a gas in the atmosphere that protects the earth from the sun’s powerful ultraviolet
rays. It is the earth’s blanket of protection. This is the ozone layer. Over the last twenty-five years
something has been breaking down the protective ozone layer. What could be the cause?
Scientists discovered that chemical compounds caleed CFCs destroy ozone faster than it could
be replaced. These CFCs could be found in aerosol sprays and refrigerators.
An actual “ozone hole” was discovered over the Antarctic in the early 1980s. scientists insisted
that the world takes stronger steps protect the ozone layer. The ozone layer will recover over time if
we all do our part to protect it. You want to preserve the environment, don’t you? Let us do our part
before it’s too late! We can make a difference! Save the ozone layer! Save the earth! Will you join
the fight?
20. Ozone layer protects the earth by producing gas that serves as fogs in the morning.
21. The speaker wats us to protect the ozone layer.
22. The ozone layer will be recovered even without our help.
23. We can still help protect the ozone layer.
24. The text is encouraging ask to take part in protecting the ozone layer.

EN7RC-I-d-7.1: Read intensively to find answers to specific questions

A. Read the following passage. Answer the questions that follow. Write letters only.

The Flower of Love

Once there was a chieftain who had a beautiful daughter named Liwayway. One day
Liwayway went into the woods to gather fruits and flowers but unfortunately lost her way. She
became unconscious when a wild bear ran after her. When she awoke, she saw a young man
bending over her. He wasthe son of another chieftain. When they parted, each one knew they
were in love with one another.
One day the young man was going away to fight the white men who had invaded their
land. The lovers promised never to forget each other by saying “Sumpa Kita”. But the warrior
never came back. In sorrow, the maiden killed herself. Sometimes later, shrubs with fragrant
flower grew on her grave. People believed that Liwayway’s love grew and bloomed. It became a
custom for young lovers after that to exchange garlands of these flowers as token of their
faithful love. They whispered “I promise” (Sumpa kita) to each other. In time the flowers became
 known as sampaguita. It is adopted as our national flower because of its fragrance and
simplicity.

25. Why did Liwayway go to the woods?

a. to chase birds b. to take a bath c. to gather fruits d. to take a nap
26. What happened when a wild beast ran after her?
a. she played with it c. she became unconscious
b. she climbed a tree d. she hit the birds
27. Why did the maiden kill herself?
a. he did not fulfill his promise b. because of deep sorrow
c. the warrior did not come back d. due to sadness

EN7VC-I-c-3.1.3: Give the meaning of given signs and symbols (road signs, prohibited signs, etc.
C. Read the situations below. Then, answer the questions that follow. Write letters only.
28. You are driving and you see the red light is on. What will you do?
a. You will stop. b. You will go. C. You will stop for an intersection.

29. You see a green arrow towards your direction. What does it mean?
a. You cannot go to that direction. b. You can go to that direction. c. You should
be careful.

V. Grammar Awareness and Structure

EN7G-I-a-11: Observe correct subject-verb agreement

Identify the correct form of the verb to be used. Write letters only.
30. The lives of everyone (a. is b. are) important.
31. The girls, together with Susie (a. joins b. join) the contest.
32. Everybody (a. shines b. shine) in his/her own little way.
33. Three hundred pesos (a. is b. are) the money in my pocket.
34. Elsa (a. sings b. sing) well.
35. Heidi and Cedie (a. makes b. make) a good combination.
36. Several students (a. does b. do) their assignments.
37. Where (a. is b. are) my bags?
38. No smoking or drinking (a. is b. are) accepted.
39. Each man and woman (a. needs b. need) to be respected.

VI. Literature
EN7LT-I-b-2.2: Explain how the elements specific to a genre contribute to the theme of a particular
literary selection
A. Match Column A with Column B.
Column A Column B
40. It explains the origin of a certain thing. a. plot

41.Conflict that occurs between a character and himself b. proverbs

42. Brief instructive expressions that suggest a specific c. climax

action or behavior d. external conflict
43. Sequence of events in the story e. legend
44. The highest point of interest in the story f. myth
45. Conflict that occurs between a character and some outside g. internal conflict

EN7LT-I-a-2.1: Identify the distinguishing features of proverbs, myths, and legends

B. Identify if the story/sample/sentence falls under the feature of a proverb, myth or legend. Write
letters only.
A. Proverb B. Myth C. Legend
46. The Origin of the World
47. Ang pili ng pili, natatapat sa bungi.
48. The pineapple was originated from a girl named Pinang.
49. Maria Makiling
 EN7LT-I-a-1: Discover literature as a means of connecting to a significant past
B. Read the following statements taken from literary genres read. Tell what specific culture, belief,
attitude and tradition is reflected in each statement.

50. Good people go to heaven and those who will not make it go to hell.
A. Life after death C. faith in God
B. heaven and hell D. loyalty
51. Maring prayed to God and then the storm came.
A. Calamities C. Power of God
B. Religion D. Faith in God
52. Maria watched over Gat Dula though they are physically apart.
A. Power of love C. Friendship
B. Family Ties D. Bayanihan
53. Karibanga inhabits the second layer of the earth.
A. Magical power C. Ghosts
B. Supernatural beings D. Impossible things
54. Maring used the gold ginger to buy some products.
A. Barter C. Religion
B. Foreign relations D. Investment

VII. Writing and Composition

EN7WC-I-d-4.3: Identify basic features and kinds of paragraph

A. Read each paragraph below. Identify its kind. Write letters only.
A. Narrative B. Expository C. Descriptive D. Persuasive

55. I was amazed by the small boy in our class. He is small indeed, but he is smart. He dresses
well and speaks well too. He pays respects to everyone. He is a responsible leader to his
members too.
56. A student is the one responsible in his/her actions. It is not always the fault of the parent or
the teacher whenever he/she commits mistake.. Student has his/her own mind to know what
is right wrong. He/She is the master of his/her own fate.

EN7WC-I-e-2.8.1: Recognize the parts of a simple paragraph

B. Read the paragraph below. Identify what part is the highlighted statement. Write letters only.
A. Introduction B. Body C. Conclusion

57. There are many reasons why working people feel stressed. One reason is that they are
bombarded with overloaded works. In addition, they have to mingle with people who have
diverse attitude. At home, some still have to do household chores and won’t find time to rest.
58. Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach. It is a beach with light- colored, soft
sand. The coastline goes on for a long way and many people enjoy walking along it.
Children like to play in the surf and walk along the rocks that are visible at low tide. This is a
fun beach for people of all ages. 

EN7WC-I-a-4.1: Recognize the common purposes for writing

C. Read the paragraph below. Identify the purpose of each. Write letters only.
A. To entertain B. to persuade C. to inform
59. Most teenagers and young adults do not know what they want to do for the rest of their lives.
It is a big decision. There are a number of things you can do to narrow the choices. For
example you can take an interest test, do some research on your own about a career, try
volunteer work in the field in which you are interested, or “job-shadow”, in which you spend
a day with a person who is working in a field that interests you. These are just a few helpful
ideas as you begin to choose a career.
60. The United States seems to be in love with the idea of going out to eat. Because of this, a
real variety of restaurants has come about specializing in all kinds of foods. McDonald’s is
 the king of a subgroup of restaurants called fast-food restaurants. Chances are, no matter
where you live, there is a McDonald’s restaurant near you. There are even McDonald’s in
the Soviet Union. Now McDonald’s is trying something new. It is called McDonald’s Express
and there is a test site in Peabody, Massachusetts. It is part of a Mobil gas station. This
allows you to fill up with gas and fill up on food at the same time. What will they think of
next?

I’m not telling you it is going to be easy — I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it” ~ Art Williams

Prepared by:

VIVIAN C. AURE LORITESS P. PEREY

Teacher I Teacher III

Checked by:

MYLENE R. LESCANO
Head Teacher I

Noted:

DONATO A. BATACLAN
Principal II

EN7RC-I-a-7:
Use the appropriate reading style (scanning, skimming, speed reading, intensive reading etc.) for one’s
purpose
EN7SS-I-a-1.5.2: Scan for specific information

Distinguish between slang and colloquial expressions in conversations

EN7V-I-a-22.1: Distinguish features of colloquial language (fillers, contractions, etc.) and slang

EN7LT-I-a-1: Discover literature as a means of connecting to a significant past

EN7LT-I-a-2: Describe the different literary genres during the pre-colonial period
EN7LT-I-a-2.1: Identify the distinguishing features of proverbs, myths, and legends

EN7LT-I-c-1: Discover literature as a means of connecting to a significant past

EN7LT-I-c-2.2.1: Express appreciation for sensory images used

EN7WC-I-a-4.1: Recognize the common purposes for writing

EN7WC-I-d-4.3: Identify basic features and kinds of paragraph
EN7WC-I-e-2.8.1: Recognize the parts of a simple paragraph

EN7F-I-a-3.11: Observe the correct production of vowel and consonant sounds, diphthongs, blends, glides,
etc.
EN7G-I-a-11: Observe correct subject-verb agreement