Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal

BARAS PINUGAY PHASE 2 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Baras, Rizal

SECOND PERIODICAL EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 7

Name:__________________________________________ Section: __________________________ Score: ________

I. Read the selection carefully. Encircle the letter of 13. In what age did Blas want to get married?
the correct answer. A. Eighteen B. Twenty three
My Favorite Holiday C. Thirty two D. Forty five
Christmas is my favorite holiday. My grandmother makes ham,
salad, and cupcakes on Christmas. I also get a present on III. Study and analyze the given sentences. Encircle
Christmas! Last year I got a new set of paint brushes. This the letter of your answer.
year I hope to get new pencils and a drawing pad. I always
have fun on Christmas.
14. Can you dance like Maja Salvador?
Halloween is another good holiday. My grandmother makes A. Literal B. Figurative
candy corn and cupcakes on Halloween. People wear C. Hyperbole D. Metaphor
costumes during Halloween. Last year I wore a skeleton 15. The field is calm and quiet.
costume. This year I am going to wear a zombie costume. July A. Literal B. Figurative
4 is a good holiday. C. Simile D. Personification
July 4 is the birthday of the United States of America. My 16. The sky is pale blue with few clouds.
grandmother makes hot dogs and salad on July 4. I don’t have A. Literal B. Figurative
to go to school on July 4. But I don’t get any presents either. If I C. Oxymoron D. Hyperbole
got presents on July 4 it would be my favorite holiday.
17. The world is like a sea with anonymous faces.
A. Literal B. Figurative
1. When does the author’s grandmother make
C. Metaphor D. Personification
cupcakes?
18. When attacked in his home, he will fight like a caged
I. Christmas II. Halloween III. July 4
tiger.
A. I only B. I and II only
A. Literal B. Figurative
C. I, II, and III D. None of the above
C. Paradox D. Irony
2. Which holiday does the author like most?
A. Christmas B. Halloween
IV. Read and analyze the statements below. Encircle
C. Easter D. Thanksgiving
the letter of your answer.
3. Based on the things the author gets for Christmas, we
19. She gives her cutest facial expressions.
can understand that he likes_________.
A. Verbal B. Non-Verbal
A. sports B. art
C. Communication D. Linguistic
C. music D. reading
20. Alyssa tells good stories.
4) What is the author’s favorite thing about holidays?
A. Verbal B. Non-Verbal
A. not going to school B. eating candy
C. Communication D. Linguistic
C. getting presents D. sleeping all day
21. They are very good in doing sign language.
5. What costume did the author wear for Halloween last
A. Verbal B. Non-Verbal
year?
C. Communication D. Linguistic
A. a skeleton costume B. a zombie costume
22. I have been waving for two minutes.
C. a pumpkin costume D. a Spiderman costume
A. Verbal B. Non-Verbal
C. Communication D. Linguistic
II. Read the questions and encircle the letter of the
23. The crowd cheers and yells for their teams.
correct answer.
A. Verbal B. Non-Verbal
6. Who is the sister of Eddie?
C. Communication D. Linguistic
A. Dely B. Dahlia
C. Delia D. Diana
V. Examine and identify what kind of phrase are the
7. Why did the sister of Eddie die?
underline words. Encircle the letter of the correct
A. She had a nightmare.
answer.
B. She was stabbed to death.
24. I might go to the party.
C. She was terrified at the centipede.
A. Noun phrase C. Prepositional phrase
D. She had no food to eat.
B. Verb phrase D. Infinitive phrase
8. In the story The Bread of Salt, what particular musical
25. We had washed our hands.
instrument did the boy master?
A. Noun phrase C. Prepositional phrase
A. guitar B. piano C. violin D. cello
B. Verb phrase D. Infinitive phrase
9. Where is the significant place in the story “The Bread
26. Alexa sweeps the narrow streets.
of Salt”?
A. Noun phrase C. Prepositional phrase
A. House B. Church C. Mall D. Supermarket
B. Verb phrase D. Infinitive phrase
10. Who is the author of the story?
27. The splendid palace is unforgettable.
A. NVM Gonzales B. NVM Gorales
A. Noun phrase C. Prepositional phrase
C. NVM Gonzaga D. NVM Gonzalo
B. Verb phrase D. Infinitive phrase
11. Who is the boy’s apple of the eye?
A. Aila B. Aiza C. Aira D. Aida
VI. Read and categorize what kind of phrase are the
12. What is the main conflict in the story “Footnote to
underlined words.
Youth?”
28. She dances with grace and elegance.
A. Drug-related problem B. Earl Pregnancy
A. Adverb phrase C. Appositive phrase
C. Graft and corruption D. Peer pressure
B. Adjective phrase D. Conjunctional phrase
29. David showed us pictures of his family. 49. Here are the rules: Ignore all rules.
A. Adverb phrase C. Appositive phrase A. Oxymoron B. Irony
B. Adjective phrase D. Conjunctional phrase C.Paradox D. Hyperbole
30. He jogged around the plaza. 50. Oh this is great! Now you have broken my new
A. Adverb phrase C. Appositive phrase camera.
B. Adjective phrase D. Conjunctional phrase A. Oxymoron B. Irony
31. In Batanes, they have an Honesty Store. C.Paradox D. Hyperbole
A. Adverb phrase C. Appositive phrase 51. Ara was clearly confused because of her Mom.
B. Adjective phrase D. Conjunctional phrase A. Oxymoron B. Irony
32. Last year, we also went banca riding. C.Paradox D. Hyperbole
A. Adverb phrase C. Appositive phrase 52. Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow,
B. Adjective phrase D. Conjunctional phrase you could win an award for cleanliness!"
A. Oxymoron B. Irony
VII. Classify the underlined words based on their C.Paradox D. Hyperbole
association with the senses. Encircle the letter of the 53. He walked a thousand miles yesterday.
most appropriate answer. A. Oxymoron B. Irony
C.Paradox D. Hyperbole
33. The pillow is fluffy. 54. The outfit is pretty ugly
A. sight B. touch A. Oxymoron B. Irony
C. hear D. taste C.Paradox D. Hyperbole
34. I whiff a sweet-scented perfume.
A. taste B. smell X. Identify the different parts of the book. Encircle
C. hear D. sight the letter of the correct answer.
35. The foods are quite delicious. 55. It includes copyright information, such as: when the
A. sight B. touch
book was published, and who published it.
C. hear D. taste
36. The music is so loud. A. Cover B. Title page
A. taste B. smell C. Copyright page D. Dedication
C. hear D. sight 56. It tells the reader what the book will be about. It
usually includes picture or illustration, the title of the
VIII. Read and scrutinize what figure of speech is book, and the author/s.
used in each statement. Encircle the letter of your A. Cover B. Title page
answer.
C. Copyright page D. Dedication
37. Sally is a little angel. 57. It is a message from the author expressing
A. Simile B. Metaphor appreciation to someone for his/her help and support.
C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia A. Cover B. Title page
38. The singer’s voice was smooth as silk. C. Copyright page D. Dedication
A. Simile B. Metaphor
C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia XI. Identify the general reference based on the given
39. Mom said that my bedroom is a pig pen.
statement.
A. Simile B. Metaphor
C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia 58. It contains synonyms and antonyms.
40. The sky kissed the moon at night. A. Almanac . B. Thesaurus
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Atlas D. Encyclopedia
C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia 59. It is also known as book of maps.
41. The sea lashed out his anger and ate the ships. A. Almanac . B. Thesaurus
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Atlas D. Encyclopedia
C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia 60. It is full of information on current events.
42. This coffee is an ice box. A. Almanac . B. Thesaurus
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Atlas D. Encyclopedia
C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia
43. She is happy as a clam.
A. Simile B. Metaphor Prepared by:
C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia
44. The sun greeted me this morning. FCHELLE ANN D. PEREA
A. Simile B. Metaphor
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C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia
45. She swims like a fish.
A. Simile B. Metaphor Checked by:
C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia
HONESTY MARIE S. MAGRACIA
46. The wind sings her song through the falling leaves.
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A. Simile B. Metaphor
C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia
47. My cat is a circus acrobat. Noted by:
A. Simile B. Metaphor
C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia JOCELYN D. VALERIO
Principal I
IX. Examine and identify what figure of speech is
used on the following sentences. Encircle the letter
of the correct answer.
48 She cried a river because of a broken heart.
A. Oxymoron B. Irony
C.Paradox D. Hyperbole