Third Grading Period

Quarterly Examination in English 9

Name: _________________________________ Grade & Section: ________________

Read the selection below and answer the questions that follow. Write your answers on the space provided before each number.

The Story of Romeo and Juliet

In the town of Verona lived two families, the Capulets and the Montagues, engaged in a bitter fued. Among the
Montagues was Romeo, a hot-blooded lad with an eye for the ladies.
One day, Romeo was recounting for his friends his love for Rosaline, a haughty beauty from a well-to-do family.
Romeo’s friends chided him for his “love of love” but agreed to a plan to attend the feast of the Capulets’, a costume party
where Rosaline was expected to make an appearance. The disguise would provide Romeo and his friends a bit of sport and
the opportunity to gaze undetected upon the fair Rosaline. Once there, however, Romeo’s eyes fell upon Juliet, and he
thought of Rosaline no more.
Asking around to learn the identity of Juliet, Romeo’s voice is recognized by Tybalt, a member of the Capulet clan.
Tybalt calls for his sword, but the elder Capulet intervenes, insisting that no blood be shed in his home. So Romeo is
tolerated long enough to find an opportunity to speak to Juliet alone, still unaware of her identity.
____ 1. The story above is a well-known work of who?
a. J.K. Rowling b. Edgar Allan Poe c. William Shakespeare d. Elizabeth Dickens
____ 2. Where was the setting of the story?
a. Verona b. Montague c. Capulets d. Mantua
____ 3. From what clan does Romeo belong?
a. Verona b. Montague c. Capulets d. Mantua
____ 4. What was Romeo’s reason of going to the feast of the Capulets?
a. to look for ladies c. to see Rosaline
b. to feud with the Capulets d. to eat and party
____ 5. Who was Romeo’s companion in attending to the feast of the Capulets?
a. Juliet b. Rosaline c. a friend d. Tybalt
____ 6. Did Romeo see Rosaline in the feast of the Capulets?
a. Yes b. No c. Maybe d. It wasn’t said
____ 7. What is the genre of this famous play?
a. Comedy b. Romantic Tragedy c. Romance d. Horror
____ 8. Who killed Mercutio?
a. Romeo b. Tybalt c. Benvolio d. Lord Montague
____ 9. What was Prince Escalus’ punishment to Romeo for killing Tybalt?
a. to leave Verona and never come back c. to die
b. to avoid Juliet d. no punishment
____ 10. Where did Father Lawrence adviced Romeo to go?
a. Verona b. Montagues c. Capulets d. Mantua

Tell the function of the following underlined gerunds. Write your answers on the blank.
____ 11. Studying and excelling in many extra-curricular programs and my church youth group have given me many
opportunities to improve my school as well as the community
a. Subject b. Appositive c. Object of the Preposition d. Subjective Complement
____ 12. Some activities that make me happy are doing volunteer work and promoting my career.
a. Subject b. Appositive c. Object of the Preposition d. Subjective Complement
____ 13. I am confident in saying that I am a well-adapted and prepared.
a. Subject b. Appositive c. Object of the Preposition d. Subjective Complement
____ 14. I enjoy volunteering at the Parish Rest House, making beds, cleaning windows, and mopping floors.
a. Subject b. Appositive c. Object of the Preposition d. Subjective Complement
____ 15. My passion, helping people, gives me satisfaction.
a. Subject b. Appositive c. Object of the Preposition d. Subjective Complement
____ 16. Everybody must get involved in attaining global unity and peace.
a. Subject b. Appositive c. Object of the Preposition d. Subjective Complement
____ 17. The most important feature of my history is my learning to read and write.
a. Subject b. Appositive c. Object of the Preposition d. Subjective Complement
____ 18. Do you like playing hide and seek?
a. Subject b. Appositive c. Object of the Preposition d. Subjective Complement
____ 19. He enjoys acting on stage.
a. Subject b. Appositive c. Object of the Preposition d. Subjective Complement
____ 20. The UN initiates attaining global unity and peace.
a. Subject b. Appositive c. Object of the Preposition d. Subjective Complement

Choose the appropriate word which shows possession.

____ 21. Because of __________ welcoming gesture, her companions felt at ease.
a. Lara b. Lara’s c. Lara is d. ‘sLara
____ 22. __________ joining the group inspired them.
a. Her b. She c. Hers d. Lara
____ 23. The group knew of __________ being cheerful.
a. Lara b. hers c. she d. her
____ 24. Please excuse __________ being over-excited.
a. I b. my c. you d. he
____ 25. The old woman did not appreciate __________ being noisy.
a. Lara b. Lara’s c. Lara is d. ‘sLara
____ 26. __________, taking the blame has made us respect you.
a. You’re b. You c. Your d. Yours
____ 27. The leader gave suggestions about __________ having a new project.
a. their b. they c. them d. us
____ 28. The _________ being confident in her boosted her morale.
a. member b. members’ c. members d. board
____ 29. What is the use of __________ having strong supporters?
a. you’re b. you c. your d. yours
____ 30. Xian understood __________ saying no to the proposal.
a. he b. his c. him d. she

The following sentences are written in Direct Speech. Choose the correct sentence when they are changed to Indirect
Speech.
____ 31. Angelo reminded a trainee, “Sleep early.”
a. Angelo reminded a trainee to sleep early. c. Angelo remind a trainee that sleep early.
b. Angelo reminded a trainee that sleep early. d. Angelo remind a trainee to sleep early.
____ 32. He told him, “Don’t smoke.”
a. He told him don’t smoke. c. He told him to smoke.
b. He told him not to smoke. d. He tells him not to smoke.
____ 33. He ordered him, “Avoid drinking.”
a. He orders him avoid drinking. c. He ordered him avoid drinking.
b. He orders him to avoid drinking. d. He ordered him to avoid drinking.
____ 34. He said, “The Philippines is a group of islands.”
a. He said the Philippines was a group of islands. c. He said the Philippines is a group of islands.
b. He said that the Philippines was a group of islands. d. He said Philippines is a group of islands.
____ 35. Cezar asked, “Is there money to be won?”
a. Cezar asked if there’s money to be won. c. Cezar asks if there were money to be won.
b. Cezar asked if there was money to be won. d. Cezar asks if there’s money to be won.
____ 36. What do you call the two combined vowel sounds?
a. twin vowels b. diphthongs c. vowels d. consonants
____ 37. What best defines a drama?
a. It is the collaboration of feelings and actions on stage. c. It portrays life situation.
b. It expresses heavy emotions of actors. d. It is a form of art expressed through music, dance and play.
____ 38. Which diagram shows how main events in a play are organized into a plot?
a. Venn diagram b. Story diagram c. Play diagram d. Plot diagram
____ 39. This refers to the representation of an action or a play?
a. genre b. dialogue c. comedy d. play
____ 40. The conversation between actors on stage?
a. comedy b. play c. genre d. dialogue
____ 41. A theatrical work that is intentionally humorous?
a. comedy b. dialogue c. genre d. play
____ 42. A play that demonstrates a characters fall from grace, power, position, or a moral standing through his/her own
actions?
a. play b. dialogue c. genre d. comedy
____ 43. The main types of a literary form?
a. genre b. play c. dialogue d. comedy
____ 44. What part of a plot diagram where complication is presented?
a. involution b. climax c. resolution d. exposition
____ 45. In this part explains the situation with which the story begins?
a. involution b. conclusion c. exposition d. climax
____ 46. How does a Plot diagram look like?
a. b. c. d.

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____ 47. This presents the solution to the problem?
a. involution b. climax c. resolution d. exposition
____ 48. It is the highest point of interest?
a. involution b. climax c. resolution d. exposition
____ 49. How does a Proscenium stage look like?
a. A stage where the audience sits on two sides.
b. A stage where the audience sits on one side only. The audience faces one side of the stage directly, and normally sits at a
lower height.
c. The stage is positioned at the center of the audience. This type of stage creates quite an intimate atmosphere, and is good
for drama that needs audience involvement.
d. This is the oldest known fixed type of staging in the world.
____ 50. How does a Thrust stage look like?
a. A stage where the audience sits on two sides.
b. A stage where the audience sits on one side only. The audience faces one side of the stage directly, and normally sits at a
lower height.
c. The stage is positioned at the center of the audience. This type of stage creates quite an intimate atmosphere, and is good
for drama that needs audience involvement.
d. This is the oldest known fixed type of staging in the world.
____ 51. How does a Traverse stage look like?
a. A stage where the audience sits on two sides.
b. A stage where the audience sits on one side only. The audience faces one side of the stage directly, and normally sits at a
lower height.
c. The stage is positioned at the center of the audience. This type of stage creates quite an intimate atmosphere, and is good
for drama that needs audience involvement.
d. This is the oldest known fixed type of staging in the world.
____ 52. How does an In-the-Round stage look like?
a. A stage where the audience sits on two sides.
b. A stage where the audience sits on one side only. The audience faces one side of the stage directly, and normally sits at a
lower height.
c. The stage is positioned at the center of the audience. This type of stage creates quite an intimate atmosphere, and is good
for drama that needs audience involvement.
d. This is the oldest known fixed type of staging in the world.

Identify the common consonant sound present in the sets of words.

____ 53. Scythe, bequeath, them, lathe
a. [b] b. [ð] c. [f] d. [Θ]
____ 54. Puncture, improper, pear, impost
a. [ð] b. [f] c. [Θ] d. [p]
____ 55. Avoid, cove, vulnerable, violence
a. [p] b. [v] c. [ð] d. [Θ]
____ 56. Athlete, author, theory, thud
a. [b] b. [ð] c. [f] d. [Θ]

Identify the literary device is employed in each sentence.

____ 57. This is a genuine imitation Rolex watch.
a. Metaphor b. Hyperbole c. Oxymoron d. Foreshadowing
____ 58. “Romeo, Romeo. Where art thou Romeo?”
a. Foreshadowing b. Metaphor c. Repetition d. Understatement
____ 59. I wouldn't say it tasted great.
a. Understatement b. Simile c. Metaphor d. Oxymoron
____ 60. He is like a mouse in front of the teacher.
a. Simile b. Understatement c. Foreshadowing d. Metaphor

“Mercy resides in God; deeds are in men.” GILDA P. CENTOS & ALEX JR. L. FERANIL
-Tagalog Proverb Translated Grade 9 English
Prepared by
 Third Grading Period
Quarterly Examination in English 9

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

Topics No. of Days Taught No. Of Items Item Placement

Reading
 Extracting Information 3 10  1 - 10
 Romeo and Juliet Acts I-VI

Literature
 Plot diagram  44-48
 Types of stages  49-52
 Drama and Theater Lingo 12 21  53-56
 Genres of Literature  36-43

Grammar
 Gerunds and its functions  11-20
 Possessive Nouns and  21-30
Pronouns 13 25  31-35
 Direct and Indirect Speech

Language
 Figurative Languages 2 4  57-60

TOTAL 30 60

Prepared by

GILDA P. CENTOS, ALEX JR. L FERANIL

Grade 9 English Teacher

Noted by:

NENITA V. DEL ROSARIO

Principal II