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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
Schools Division Office of Albay
SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
San Francisco, Malilipot, Albay
Written Work #1
21st Century literature

Name: _________________________________________________________
1. Which of this is NOT true about literature?
a. It is a body of written works
b. Originated from oral traditions
c. Does not deal with stories and poetry.*
d. They are imaginative works.
2. These are statements that contain superficial words but functions figuratively as metaphors.
a. Proverbs
b. Riddles*
c. Songs
d. Folk tales
3. Where does “ Pasyon” belongs to the forms of literature during Spanish period?
a. Propaganda Literature
b. Revolutionary literature
c. Religious literature*
d. Secular or non-religious literature
4. How would you describe the kind of literature during the American period?
a. The use of English alongside Filipino is practiced.*
b. There is no free public instruction given to the Filipinos.
c. The Philippine public school system was not introduced
d. It focuses on the religious aspect.
5. Which of these statement is true about poetry during the American period?
a. It was usually used to degrade the Spanish rule*
b. Follows the style of the old, but had contents that range from free writing to societal concerns under the Americans.
c. There are rules that has to be followed in writing.
d. Only English language were allowed to use.
6. Who wrote the novel El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere?
a. Juan Luna
b. Marcelo Del Pilar
c. Graciano Lopez Jaena
d. Jose Rizal*
For numbers 7 -12, refer to the given options below:
a. Pre-colonial period
b. Spanish Period
c. American Period
d. Japanese Period
e. Literature of the Philippines today
f. Modern literature
___________ 7.The use of English language was forbidden and the use of Filipino language was mandated. d
___________ 8.The use of English language alongside Filipino was practiced. c
___________ 9.Religion was the focus of Literature and some writers create writings against the government? b
___________10.The sources of literature are usually the local native town folk. A
11. How are you going to compare the kind of literature during the Spanish period from the American period? b
a. More opportunities were given during the American than Spanish period
b. The use of English alongside Filipino was practice compare during Spanish period where Spanish language dominates the
country.
c. Philippines had a great leap in education and culture during American period which is not present during Spanish period
d. None of the answers are correct.
12. What might happen to our country specifically to our literature if we are still under by foreign countries?

a. There will be no freedom of expression.*


b. Every Filipinos can still practice their right to write anything they like.
c. We can take this opportunity to showcase our talents to other country.
d. There will be a big development in our country.
13.Nowadays, even those who do not have any significant literary background make
their own way using the freedom that they have to express and write. Which of
the following best exemplifies this situation?
a. Filipinos are enjoying their freedom of expression.
b. There are still rules to be followed in expressing our thoughts and ideas.
c. Because of too much freedom of expression, sometimes this can lead to conflicts and misunderstanding
among Filipino people.*
d. There is no restriction in expressing their opinions as long as they want to express it.
14.How would you use literature in sharing your opinions and ideas?
a. Through writing and speaking.
b. By telling lies about other people
c. By patronizing works from other country
d. None of the answers are correct
15. During Spanish regime there is no freedom of expression. Which approach did Dr. Jose Rizal use to express his ideas
against the government?
a. Through singing and dancing
b. Through the use of a dance
c. Writing a novel that shows negative things about the government.
d. Through Poetry
16. Literature is a form of art. How will you use it in your life not just as a student but as a person as well?
a. By copying other works
b. By writing and come up with a song or poem expressing my ideas.
c. Getting other works and claim it as my own
d. None of the answers are true.
17. With the modern technology, how can you use this technology to continue the appreciation of arts and literature in our
country?
a. Continue to read books about literature
b. Create poems and songs and upload it to internet
c. Patronize arts and literature from other country
d. A and B
18. What would likely to happen to our literature if our artists stop creating and developing works that will contribute to our
culture and arts?
a. We can still develop our country
b. We can be still recognize by other country
c. Our country will be dependent to other country’s work.
d. None of the answers are true
19. With the presence of foreign songs and movies to our country, how would you convince your friends to support movies
and other form of arts here in our country?
a. I will tell them to watch movies from other country
b. Tell and encourage my friends to watch movies and listen to the songs made by our artists.
c. Buy books and other forms of literature made by other country
d. I will ignore them and just do what I want to do.
20. You love writing a song and poems and want to share it with others not just to your friends, how would you do it?
a. Using the internet, I will upload it to youtube
b. Share it with them if given a chance or opportunity.
c. I will just tell my friends to share it to other people
d. None of these answers are correct
For questions 20-22, please refer to the answers below:
a. Oral literature
b. Folk songs
c. Folk tales
20. Under which category does riddles and proverbs belong?
21. Which does myths, legends and fables belong?
22. Religious songs, drinking songs and love songs belong to this category
For numbers 23 -24, refer to the given options below:
A. Religious songs
B. Love songs
C. Songs of Death
___________23. Which of the following is use by young men to capture the heart of the girl they love.
___________24. Which of these songs are used during exorcisms and thanksgiving during harvest.
25. In the 21st century, there are a lot of literary innovations that are adapted and created by Filipinos. Nowadays, even
those who do not have any significant literary background make their own way using the freedom that they have to
write and to express. Which of the following best exemplifies this situation?
a. Freedom of expression helps a lot of Filipinos in expressing their self.
b. Though Filipinos benefit from this kind of freedom, it can also affect the quality of arts we have for
everybody are free to write and express their ideas and opinions.
c. Regardless of the person’s status and situation in life, everybody has the freedom to write and express
themselves.
d. None of the statement is true.
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
Schools Division Office of Albay
SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
San Francisco, Malilipot, Albay

Written Work #2
21st Century literature

Name: _________________________________________________________
1. She is a poet, fictionist, teacher and literary critique. Her works are characterized by a remarkable fusion of
styele and substance.
a. Editha Ocampo
b. Edith Tiempo*
c. Corazon Aquino
2. What does N.V.M. Gonzales means?
a. Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzales*
b. Nestor Victor Mabait Gonzales
c. Nestor Victorio Madali Gonzales
3. A poet, librettist and scholar and introduced to Tagalog literature what is now known as Bagay poetry
a.. Edith Tiempo
b. Bienvenido Lumbera*
c. N.V.M. Gonzales
4. He is a fictionist, poet and essayist with exceptional achievements and significant contributions to the
development of the country’s literary arts.
a. Carlos Romulo
b. Cirilo F. Bautista *
c. Levi Celerio
5. Known as Rio Alma, is a poet, literary historian and critic who has revived and reinvented traditional poetic
forms.
a. Virgilio S. Alamario*
b. N.V.M. Gonzales
c. Carlos Romulo
6. Regarded by many as the most distinguished Filipino writer in English writing so variedly and so well about
so many aspects about Filipino.
a. N.V.M. Gonzales
b. Nick Joaquin*
c. Virgilio S. Almario
7. His work best describes be best describe as epic.
a. Nick Joaquin
b. Virgilio S. Almario
c. F. Sionil Jose*
8. Among the Filipino writers who practiced “committed art”
a. Nick joaquin
b. Carlos P. Romulo
c. Amado V. Hernandez*
9. A writer who developed the social realist tradition in Philippine fiction.
a. Lazaro A. Francisco*
b. Carlos Romulo
c. N.V.M. Gonzales
10. Who said this famous tagline: “You cannot be a great writer; first, you have to be a good person.
a. Alejandro Roces*
b. N.V.M. Gonzales
c. Nick Joaquin
11. Multifaceted career spanned 50 years of public service as educator, soldier, university president, journalist
and diplomat.
a. Nick Joaquin
b. Alejandro Roces
c. Carlos Romulo*
12. Is considered as one of the finest contemporary poets regardless of race or language.
a. Alejandro Roces
b. Jose Garcia Villa*
c. Carlos Romulo
13. Made it to the Guinness Book of record as the only person able to make music using just a leaf.
a. Jose Garcia Villa
b. Carlos P. Romulo
c. Levi Celerio*
14. One of the most important progenitors of the modern Filipino short story in English.
a. Levi Celerio
b. Francisco Arellana*
c. Carlos Romulo
15. Which of the following does NOT characterize Filipino artists?
a. Most of their work are inspired with the love for their country.
b. Theme of their work are influenced by other country*
c. They show exceptional talents
16. What will be the situation like if our National artist did not contribute their works to our country/
a. It will not have a big effect to our country
b. Most of our work will still be influenced by other country
c. We will not enjoy the kind of freedom of expression we have
d. B and C
17. Every Filipino should be proud of our artist. What is the best way of showing our appreciation to them?
a. Forget their works.
b. Continue to be inspired by their work
c. Show no interest in knowing their life as well as their works.
18. Why is there a need to value and appreciate our Filipino artists?
a. Because they are famous
b. We can get money out of their works
c. Because they make us proud as Filipino.
19. If given a chance to promote these artists to your present generation, what would it be?
a. Create an awareness campaign to my friends about their works specifically in literature
b. Encourage my friends to patronize movies and works from other country.
c. Ignore and laugh at their works and accomplishment
20. How would you use media in promoting the works of our national artist?
a. I will post and upload their works in the internet for the youth to know more about them
b. Use media to spread negative news about these artist
c. Post other things I like instead of their works.
d. None of these are correct.
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
Schools Division Office of Albay
SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
San Francisco, Malilipot, Albay

Written Work #3
21st Century literature

Name: _________________________________________________________
Read and analyze the questions below and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Literature can be divided into _______________ types.
a. Three c. five
b. two * d. six
2. _______________ consists of those written within the common flow of conversation in sentences and
paragraphs.
a. Fables c. legends
b. Poetry d. prose*
3. There are ____________ types of poetry.
a. One c. three*
b. Ten d. none
4. This form of poetry describes important events in life either real or imaginary.
a. Epic c. poetry
b. Metrical tale d. narrative poetry.*
5. Extended narrative about heroic exploits often under supernatural control.
a. Metrical tale c. fables
b. Legends d. epic*
6. These are short poems intended to be sung. The common theme is love, despair, grief, doubt, joy, hope and
sorrow.
a. Sonnets b. Ode c. Folksongs d. Comedy
7. Comes from the Greek term “komos” meaning festivity or revelry.
a. Melodrama c. Tragedy
b. Social poems d. Comedy
8. This involves the hero struggling mightily against dynamic forces.
a. Melodrama c. Tragedy*
b. Farce d. Ode
9. A lyric poem of 14 lines dealing with an emotion, a feeling or an idea.
a. Ode b. Corridos c. sonnets d. psalms
10. A song praising God or the Virgin Mary and containing a philosophy of life.
a. Folksongs b. Sonnets c. psalms d. corridos
11. Which of the following describes poetry?
a. Consists of those written within the common flow of conversation in sentences and paragraphs.
b. They follow specific pattern.
c. Refers to those expressions in verse, with measure and rhyme, line and stanza and has a more
melodious tone.
d. This is usually presented on stage, divided into acts and each act has many scenes. understanding
12. Which is more important in writing an essay or poetry?
a. The readers opinion c. The kind of audience who will read the poem
b. The emotions and feeling of the writer d. any person opinion evaluation
13. Song is a kind of literature. If given a chance to write a song, what are the factors that you will consider in
writing it?
a. My personal opinion c. the kind of mood I have when writing the song
b. The words that I have to use d. all of the above creating
14. What would happen if our ancestors were not able to create arts that will promote culture and arts in our
country? Apply
a. There will be no work of art that we can show to other country.
b. People today will not be inspired to make or come up with work about arts.
c. Our country will not have its own identity in terms of culture and arts
d. All of the answers are correct.
15. Why do you think, we still need to study culture and arts as well as literature of our country/
a. To show to other people we are rich
b. To show to other people that we know everything
c. It is important because it is part of our culture and life as Filipino
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
Schools Division Office of Albay
SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
San Francisco, Malilipot, Albay

Written Work #4
21st Century literature

Name: ___________________________________________________________Score:_______________________

1. Which of the following is an example of imagery?


A. There is a white bird in the sky
B. The delicate white bird flew gracefully through the sky.*
C. I heard the birds and saw them flying
D. She ate like a bird.
2. Which of the following is not an example of simile?
A. He’s as messy as a pig when he eats.
B. He eats like a pig.
C. He is a pig
D. He acts like a pig when he eats.
3. Which of the following is the correct definition of metaphor?
A. Comparing two similar things using like or as
B. Comparing two similar things without using like or as
C. Comparing two unlike things by using like or as
D. Comparing two unlike things without using like or as
4. Which of the following is the best definition for alliteration?
A. Repetition of beginning consonant sounds.
B. Repetition of beginning vowel sounds.
C. Repetition of ending consonant sounds
D. Repetition of ending vowel sounds
5. Which of the following is the best definition for onomatopoeia?
A. A word that looks like its meaning
B. A word that sounds like its meaning
C. A word that only describes animal sounds
D. None of the above
6. Which of the following sentence contains personification?
A. The wind juggled the leaves.
B. The wind blew the leaves
C. The wind moved the leaves
D. The wind moved from left to right
7. Bang! The starter’s gun- thin raindrops sprint. Which figures of speech is highlighted in the poem?
A. Alliteration
B. Simile
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Hyperbole
8. Which of the following is the best definition for hyperbole?
A. A major understatement opposite of exaggeration
B. A true statement that accurately describes a person
C. A major exaggeration or overstatement use for emphasis.
D. A statement with description on the sentence
9. It is something is named to replace something closely related to it.
A. Alliteration
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Metonymy
10. These are the words that functions exactly as defined.
A. Figuratively
B. Expressions
C. Literally
D. Parts of speech
11. He drew a line as straight as arrow. The following is an example of :
A. hyperbole
B. Simile
C. Alliteration
D. Metonymy
12. Knowledge is a kingdom and all who learn are kings and queen.
A. simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Metaphor
D. Onomatopoeia
13. The sun was beating down on me.
A. Hyperbole
B. Personification
C. Simile
D. Metaphor
14. A flag wags like a fishhook there in the sky.
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
15. I’m a black ocean leaping and wide, welling and swelling I bear in the tide. Leaving behind nights of terror
and fear I rise.
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
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Written Work #5
21st Century literature

Name: ___________________________________________________________Score:_______________________

Identify the figure of speech used in each sentence below. Write your answer on the line
before each number.
_________________________1. The righteous shall flourish as the palm tree.
_________________________2. Life is a tedious as a twice –told tale.
_________________________3. The camel is the ship of the desert.
_________________________4. Variety is the spice of life.
_________________________5. Pride goeth forth on horseback, grand and gay.
_________________________6. Death lays his icy hands on kings.
_________________________7. Why man, if the river were dry, I am able to fill it with tears.
_________________________8. O Hamlet! Thou hast cleft my heart in twain.
_________________________9. Here is the smell of blood still: all the perfumes of Arabia will not
sweeten this little hand.
________________________10. The sun flashing down on a gray-white sail; like a scimitar from its
sheath.

II. Read and analyze the questions below. Then encircle the letter of the correct answer.
11. Which poetic device is used in the sentence: My car is a billion years old, I’m surprised it still
turns on.
A. personification B. alliteration C. rhyme scheme D. hyperbole*
12. What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence: “The moon asked the stars to
dance”.
A. metaphor B. personification* C. onomatopoeia
13. Which is an example of hyperbole?
A. The wind grabbed my arm
B. The water is shiny
C. I have a million things to do today.*
D. The vibrating washer caused the house to shake.
14. It is a deliberate exaggeration for effect, what is it called?
A. imagery B. allusion C. hyperbole* D. symbol
15. What is the opposite of hyperbole?
A. rhythm B. sentimental C. understatement* D. reason
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Written Work #6
21st Century literature

Name: ___________________________________________________________Score:_______________________
Select the Figures of Speech most clearly illustrated by the short passage.

1. Well, son, I'll tell you: Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it, and splinters, And boards
torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor— Bare. (Langston Hughes, "Mother to Son")
A. synecdoche B. metaphor* C. irony D. pun
2. Turn off your television sets. Turn them off now! Turn them off right now! Turn them off and leave them off. Turn
them off right in the middle of this sentence I'm speaking to you now. (Peter Finch as television anchorman
Howard Beale in Network, 1976).
A. antithesis B. litotes C. anaphora* D. understatement
3. Substituting the word “euthanasia” for “mercy killing" or "killing the terminally ill".
A. Hyperbole B. euphemism* C. assonance D. oxymoron
4. I had so much homework last night that I needed a pickup truck to carry all my books home!
A. synechdoche B. onomatopoeia C. pun D. hyperbole*
5. Let's just say that Bozo the Clown is not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree.
A. Paradox B. litotes* C. apostrophe D. chiasmus
6. The chug-a, chug-a, chug-a of the train echoed down the hill, while a cloud of smoke rose up to the blue sky.
A. simile B. metonymy C. anaphora D. onomatopoeia*
7. But the prisoner would not answer, he only lay with wide, dark, bright, eyes, like a bound animal. (D. H.
Lawrence,England, My England)
A. Oxymoron* B. euphemism C. anaphora D. personification
8. You have a lot of work to do, so I'll lend you a hand.
A. assonance B. apostrophe C. irony D. synecdoche*
9. Pitching pennies with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a pitter-patter of rain outside the Pitti Palace. (James Thurber,
Lanterns and Lances, 1961)
A. Chiasmus B. alliteration* C. pun D. oxymoron
10. O Western wind, when wilt thou blow That the small rain down can rain? Christ, that my love were in my arms,
And I in my bed again! (Anonymous, "O Western Wind")
A. litotes B. paradox C. apostrophe* D. anaphora
11. The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart. (Benjamin Franklin)
A. hyperbole B. chiasmus* C. litotes D. anaphora
12. We talked with each other about each other Though neither of us spoke — (Emily Dickinson)
A. Metonymy B. paradox* C. synecdoche D. personification
13. The earth laughs beneath my heavy feet At the blasphemy in my old jangly walk (Billy Corgan, "Thirty-three")
A. Euphemism B. simile C. antithesis D. personification*
14. I dig my toes into the sand. The ocean looks like A thousand diamonds strewn Across a blue blanket. (Incubus,
"Wish You Were Here")
A. Chiasmus B. simile* C. onomatopoeia D. synecdoche
15. In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread. (Genesis 3:19)
A. Simile B. irony C. metonymy* D. assonance
16. Why do we wait until a pig is dead to cure it?
A. Pun* B. personification C. anaphora D. synecdoche
17. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was
the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity..."
A. Antithesis* B. litotes C. simile D. understatement
18. My wishes raced through the house high hay And nothing I cared, at my sky blue trades, (Dylan Thomas, "Fern
Hill")
A. Simile B. irony C. metonymy D. assonance*
19. "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room." (Peter Sellers as President Merkin Muffley in Dr.
Strangelove, 1964)
A. Chiasmus B. litotes C. antithesis D. irony*
20. Prospective buyers are advised not to rely heavily on the front brakes, which are not connected. (advertisement
for a replica 1925 Rolls-Royce WWI Armored Car)
A. Antithesis B. Simile C. anaphora D. understatement*
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Written Work #7
21st Century literature

Figurative Language Poem 1


Sketch
By Carl Sandburg

The shadows of the ships


Rock on the crest
In the low blue lustre
Of the tardy and the soft in rolling tide.

A long brown bar at the dip of the sky


Puts an arm of sand in the span of salt.

The lucid and endless wrinkles


Draw in, lapse and withdraw.
Wavelets crumble and white spent bubbles.
Wash on the floor of the beach.

Rocking on the crest


In the low blue lustre.
Are the shadows of the ships.

Directions: Respond to these questions to the best of your ability. Answer the questions completely. If you need
more space, use the back or a separate sheet.

1. Identify an example of personification: explain what is being personified how.

2. Identify an example of hyperbole: explain how it is exaggerated.

3. Identify an example of metaphor: explain which two things are being compared.

4. Find two separate examples of alliteration. List the alliterative words.

5. Where is repetition used in this poem? Why do you think that it is used this way?

6. What action is described in the third stanza of the poem?

7. How is imagery used in this poem? What is described?

8. What is the mood of this poem? How does it make you feel?
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Written Work #8
21st Century literature

Name: ___________________________________________________________Score:_______________________
Read and analyze the questions below. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1 .What word in the title is pointed out as not a ‘typographical error?”
A. Back B. Braking C. Breaking D. None of these words are mentioned in the blog.
2. Blog is a short term for web log that is a personal account of a memorable experience posted online
by a writer. How can you make use of a blog in showing your appreciation of our culture and literature?
A. I will use it as an avenue where I can post pictures of me travelling places of my country
B. I will use it to post different picture of other country.
C. I will use it not just to post pictures but also about life of our national artist.
D. Will make use of it to show pictures of my new dress and other stuff.
3. In the first paragraph, why the experience is called “another study” in the art of making things blissful?
A. To give a lighter introduction about the accident that happens.
B. To look on a brighter side of the problem
C. To have a positive attitude in whatever challenges life may encounter
D. B and C
4. What problematic incident is described in the first entry?
A. Accident that happened while she is buying a food from the store.
B. The foods that she has to prepare.
C. The ache that she felt on her shoulder while she carry her daughter
D. Her husband was not able to pick her.
5. Compare the initial response to the problem described in the first entry with the response mentioned in the next
entry?
A. There was no difference between the two.
B. There is a slight pain on the first entry while an awful pain is described on the next entry.
C. A love for her husband and daughter was shown on the first entry and not on the second entry
D. None of the answers are correct.
6. Internet has made it possible for us to search for information and get in touch with others worldwide.
With this positive effect of using internet, what do you think is the negative effect this technology brings especially
to the youth of today?
A. It made people active in doing their work.
B. Though it helped in doing our job fast and easy it also made us somehow lazy
C. Because of technology, less physical activity is present among our younger generation
D. B and C
7. In what way does the incident serves as a “wake up” call?
A. It made her realize how insensitive she is as a person.
B. The incident helped her realize to slow down and take things easy.
C. It made her a more appreciative person
D. None of the answers are correct
8. According to the text, what request does she make in the last entry?
A. To take things slowly and be grateful for what things you have
B. To always take care of yourself first.
C. Make sure that you spend quality time with your family
D. None of the answers are correct.
9. How can you show to others that you are a responsible user of social media?
A. By using this to destroy other person’s image
B. Use it to influence people to be a better person
C. Use social media as a medium to love not just one self but to love other person as well
D. B and C
10. if given a chance to create your own blog, how are you going to do it?
A. I will create a blog that shows my talents and skills as a person
B. A kind of blog that will destroy the reputation of my enemy
C. A blog that will describe the kind of country and people we have
D. A and C
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Written Work #9
21st Century literature

Name: ___________________________________________________________Score:_______________________
Directions: Context clues are hints in the writing that help you figure out what a word means. Each example below has hints within the passage
or sentence to help you figure out the meaning of the word. Read each question CAREFULLY and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new
TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous,
__________.
A. it is fuzzy and will bite you B. it is everywhere C. it costs too much money D. it causes rashes
2. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
A. an itchy skin condition B. funny C. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
D. with little thought or consideration
3. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find
something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
A. hitting hard with a heavy tool B. going to too many expensive parties C. speaking or writing harshly about D. voting for a different
candidate
4. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?
A. held over boiling water B. very old C. unable to chew gum D. greatly admired
5. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. What
is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.
A. a reason to do something B. a small amount of money C. tax D. a good job
6. Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United States until 1920. What is
“suffrage”?
A. something that causes physical pain B. an early flag C. skirts that did not cover ankles
D. the right to vote
7. Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and
longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon. A controversy is something that people
_______.
A. have strong disagreements over B. blow their noses into C. need to pay for a visit to a doctor
D. eat with sweet candy
8. Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. What is a cotton gin?
A. a drink B. a book C. a machine D. a cloth
9. In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the
Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers. A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.
A. tickle B. amuse C. lose or misplace D. frighten or intimidate
10. The original Pilgrims called themselves the “Saints” and referred to others who joined with them for the voyage as the “Strangers.” In this
context, “original” means _______.
A. one of a kind B. first C. humorous D. musical
11. The Saints and Strangers argued about how they would live in the New World. After much discussion, they came together and signed the
Mayflower Compact. The Compact was _______.
A. a container for makeup B. a small item C. a machine used for mashing corn D. an agreement
12. When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native Americans would attack them. However, the
people that they encountered, the Wampanoag Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe. To encounter, is to _______.
A. meet B. note how many C. fight D. exchange text messages
13. As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost
impossible for the hikers to see her. In the above passage, the word “frozen” means _______.
A. very cold B. visible C. not moving D. not melted
14. Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the
family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season. What does “reverts” mean in the above passage?
A. stands up straight B. peeks at presents C. drinks too much egg nog D. goes back to being what he was
15. Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to _______.
A. change the direction of B. look for really high waves C. jump into a dry river D. look through a telescope
16. Synonyms is a word or phrase that means almost the same as the unknown while antonyms pertains to the words or phrase that are
opposite. The following statement is ________________.
A. Not true B. Can be true based on the use C. True D. False
17. Why do you think using context clues is considered a tool in improving ones reading comprehension?
A. It serves as a tool in looking for a meaning of a word without the use of dictionary.
B. It helps students analyze the text they read
C. A and B D. It encourages them not to read books anymore.
18. Some authors would give clues or hints to help define a difficult or unusual words in the story that they write. What can you infer from
these?
A. It is a way of some authors to earn more money.
B. It is their way of helping their readers understand what they write.
C. Authors would like to discourage people in using dictionary.
D. None of the answers are correct.
19. How would you describe the use of Inference in context clues?
A. It uses words or phrases that has the same meaning B. Made use of words with the opposite meaning.
C. Definitions of unfamiliar words can be assumed by both prior knowledge and the context with which the word sits.
D. A and B
20. The following are the importance of clues in looking for a meaning of a word except:
A. They help us define difficult words in the text.
B. They help us to become perceptive readers.
C. They help us during test where dictionary and internet is not available
D. It help us not to analyze what we read.
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
Schools Division Office of Albay
SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
San Francisco, Malilipot, Albay
Written Work #1
21st Century literature

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