Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III-Central Luzon
Schools Division of Bulacan
SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Bypass Road, San Gabriel, Santa Maria, Bulacan

First Periodical Examination

ENGLISH 7
Name: ______________________________Section: ______________ Date: ________________
Teacher:___________________________________Parent’s Signature: ____________ Score:____________
I. Write TRUE is the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise ( 1 point each )
____________ 1. The pre-colonial period was characterized by shared lifestyle, values and belief system.
____________2. Women were regarded highly during the pre-colonial period
____________3. Trading among neighbors was limited to the Southeast Asian region during this period.
____________4. The sultanate government adhered to Islamic practices and traditions during the pre-colonial
period.
____________5. The Philippines was already a single political unit during the pre-colonial period.
____________6. The trial by ordeal as a judicial system was a test of faith of the accused instead of evidence.
____________7. A monarchical system of government was already established before the arrival of the
Western colonizers.
____________8. Our limited knowledge of our pre-colonial past was due to the absence of a system of writing.
____________9. The timawa was the lowest social class during the pre-colonial period.
____________10. Gold artifacts dating to 10th century AD strengthens our claim that we had a rich and
sophisticated culture.
II. Find the onomatopoeic word that imitates the given sound. Encircle the letter that corresponds your answer.
( 1 point each )
1. Sneeze a) achoo b) atzoo c) atchoum
2.knuckles striking a door a) toc-toc b) bang c) knock knock
3. telephone a) ring ring b) ding-dong c) dring dring
4.something falling into the water a) plouf b) splash c) both a) and b)
5. the joy of eating a) nom nom b) tum tum c) miam
6. pain a) ayoye b) ouch c) aïe
7. clock a) tip-top b) tic-tac c) tick-tock
8. the sound a cat makes a) meow b) mioo c) miau
9. dismay over a mistake or blunder a) oups b) oops c) whoups
10. snoring a) zzzz b) rrrr… c) purr
III. A. Read the sentence carefully. Encircle the letter that corresponds your answer.
( 1 point each )

1. George Washington is an example of a/an

A. Common noun B. Proper noun C. Concrete noun D. Abstract noun

2. Government is an example of a/an
A. Compound noun B. Possessive noun C. Concrete noun D. Abstract noun
3. Cities' is an example of a
A. Singular noun B. Plural noun C. Singular possessive noun D. Plural possessive noun
4. Abstract nouns
A. Name any person, place or thing
B. Name things you can see or touch
C. Name ideas, qualities, or feelings that cannot be seen or touched
D. Name a specific person, place or thing
 5. Concrete nouns
A. Name any person, place or thing
B. Name a specific person, place or thing
C. Name things you can see or touch
D. Name ideas, qualities, or feelings that cannot be seen or touched

IV. Choose the sentence in which the subject and verb agree. Encircle the letter that corresponds your answer.
( 1 point each )
1. A) Every one of the shirts has a green collar.
B) Every one of the shirts have a green collar.
2. A) This singer, along with a few others, play the harmonica on stage.
B) This singer, along with a few others, plays the harmonica on stage.
3. A) Sandals and towels are essential gear for a trip to the beach.
B) Sandals and towels is essential gear for a trip to the beach.
4. A) The president or the vice president are speaking today.
B) The president or the vice president is speaking today.
5. A) Either Cassie or Marie pays the employees this afternoon.
B) Either Cassie or Marie pay the employees this afternoon.
6. A) Either the sculpture or the paintings are in the museum today.
B) Either the sculpture or the paintings is in the museum today.
7. A) The coat or the hats are in that closet.
B) The coat or the hats is in that closet.
8. A) Neither she nor I is getting the lunch special.
B) Neither she nor I am getting the lunch special.
9. A) Each of the dancers twirls brilliantly.
B) Each of the dancers twirl brilliantly.
10. A) Mustard greens are my favorite vegetable.
B) Mustard greens is my favorite vegetable.
11. A) More than half of the basketball court is used for volleyball practice.
B) More than half of the basketball court are used for volleyball practice..
12. A) Some of the potatoes is salted.
B) Some of the potatoes are salted.
13. A) Either of the classic cars is for sale.
B) Either of the classic cars are for sale.
14. A) A limousine and driver is in the driveway.
B) A limousine and driver are in the driveway.
15. A) Neither my radio nor my television is working.
B) Neither my radio nor my television are working.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Confucius