TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 9

SY 2016-2017
Objectives No. of Percentage No. of Item
Days Items Placement
Listening Comprehension
1. Listen to lay value judgement on critical issues 2 4.44 2 1-2
that demand sound analysis and call for prompt
actions (EN9LV-IVa-13)
2. Get the different sides of social, moral, and 2 4.44 2 3-4
economic issues affecting the nation
(EN9LC-IVb-13.1) 2 4.44 2 5-6
3. Make generalizations (EN9LC-IVi-8.7)
Grammar 4 8.89 4 7-10
4. Use active and passive constructions 4 8.89 4 11-14
(EN9G-IVb-22)
5. Express permission, obligation, and prohibition 4 8.89 4 15-18
(EN9G-IVc-23)
6. Change direct to indirect speech and vice versa
(EN9G-IVf-1) 4 8.89 5 19-23
Vocabulary Development
7. Get familiar with the technical vocabulary for
drama and theater (EN9V-Iva-29) 6 13.33 7 24-30
Reading Comprehension
8. Relate text content to particular social issues,
concerns, or dispositions in real life 12 26.67 6 31.44
(EN9RC-Iva-2.18)
Literature
9. Analyze literature as a means of understanding
unchanging values in a changing world
a. Explain how the elements specific to full-length
plays build its theme (EN9LT-Iva-17.1)
b. Determine tone, mood, technique, and purpose of 5 11.11 6 45-50
the author (EN9LT-IVf-2.2.3)
Writing and Composing
10. Compose a play review (EN9WC-Iva-11)
TOTAL 45 100 50 50
Listening Text for English 9

For Items 1-2

Smoking in bed has long been the main cause of home fires. Despite a significant decline in
cigarette smoking in the last two decades, there has no comparable decline in the number of people killed
in home fires.

For Items 3-4

Mankind saw a new hope, a new light after Hitlers end. But until now, Hitlers shadow lives on!
Yes, I see Hitler all around mein a small neighborhood quarrel, in simple argument between two
people, even in the littlest acts of selfishness and of trying to prove ones worth by stepping on anothers
head. We may hate to admit, but we all possess the same kind of selfishness and crooked philosophy that
threatened and almost put an end to mankind. We all have inside each and everyone of us a part of Hitlers
wicked ambition.

For Item 5
Comport zone may keep us from exploring other things. They make us afraid and impotent in the
face of adventurous opportunities. A friend of mine was once offered a very prestigious scholarship
outside the country, but because he did not want to leave his province, he decided to reject the offer.
Another talented friend rejected a job promotion because she was afraid of the challenge of her new job.

For Item 6
The adage A picture is a worth a thousand words is essentially true because pictures are good
sources of information. Aside from their artistic contribution, they amplify the message of an article that
accompanies them. Sometimes, without the article, pictures alone can tell a story or express a lot of ideas.
However, pictures can be interpreted in different ways, not necessarily according to what the
photographer hopes to show. This is a challenge because misinterpretation can lead to misinformation.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
Schools Division of Marinduque
Boac, Marinduque

FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 9

S.Y. 2016-2017

Name: ____________________________________________ Grade and Section: _________________________

I. Listening Comprehension
Listen as the teacher reads passages. Answer the questions that follow. Select and write the letter of the
best answer on the space before the number.
____1. What would be the best explanation for this?
A. Compared to other home fires, home fires caused by smoking in bed usually cause relatively little
damage before they are extinguished.
B. Home fires caused by smoking in bed often break out after the home occupants have fallen asleep.
C. Smokers in bed tend to be heavy smokers who are less like to quit smoking.
D. Lighted cigarettes easily cause fire.
____2. How can smokers possibly solve the problem?
A. Smoke in bed. C. Totally quit smoking.
B. Just sit on the bed. D. Never smoke in bed.
____3. What is the purpose of the speaker?
A. To remind his readers of evil deeds of Hitler
B. To relate the personality and philosophy of Hitler with everyday situation he sees
C. To tell the reader that Hitler is just around the corner
D. To tell readers that despite Hitlers death, his evil philosophies still live on
____4. The line We all have inside each and every one of us a part of Hitlers wicked ambition means that;
A. We are all descendants of Hitler.
B. Hitler has greatly influenced our way of thinking.
C. Hitlers life is legacy for all of us.
D. We possess certain characteristics of Hitler.
____5. What generalization can be made based on the passage?
A. Staying in a familiar place is not comfortable.
B. Staying in the comfort zone makes one benefit more.
C. Staying in the comfort zones set boundaries and targets.
D. Staying in a familiar place may prevent us from experiencing a better fortune.
____6. What generalization can be made based on the passage?
A. Interpreting pictures is a boring activity.
B. Interpretation of pictures lie on the viewer.
C. Interpreting pictures is a challenging task.
D. Interpretation of pictures is for children only.

II. Grammar
A. Write A if the verb is in the active voice and P if it is in the passive voices. Write the letter on the
blank before each number.
____7. He was praised by the teacher.
____8. An earthquake destroyed the town.
____9. The manager will give you a ticket.
____10. We will be blamed by everyone.
B. Complete the sentences with the correct modal. Select the letter of the correct answer and write on the
space before the number.
A. can B. may C. must D. will
____11. Annie ______ calculate Mathematics problem mentally in a minute.
____12. The members of the club _______ have a general assembly on Saturday.
____13. The applicant ________ submit his resume through online registration.
____14. A person ________ be able to develop his individuality by gaining support and trust from the family.
C. Directions: Read and answer each question. Write only the letter of the correct answer.
____15. Which among the sentences correctly uses the direct speech?
A. Marian said, I like ice cream. C. I bought car! Marian say.
 B. I am living in London, Marian say. D. Marian says, I havent seen Julie!

____16. Which among the sentences correctly uses the reported speech?
A. Marian says that she liked ice cream.
B. She is living in London Marian said that
C. I bought a car said by Marian.
D. Marian said that she hadnt seen Julie.
____17. Which among the sentences is the correct REPORTED SPEECH for the given direct speech:
Please dont be late.
A. She asked me not to be late.
B. She told me not to be late.
C. She told me to come early.
D. She asked me to come early.
____18. Which among the sentences is the correct REPORTED SPEECH for the given direct speech: She said,
The sun rises in the east.
A. She said that the sun rose in the east.
B. She said that the sun rises in the east.
C. She said that the sun will rise in the east.
D. She says that sunrises in east.

III. Vocabulary Development

Read each item carefully and write the letter of the most appropriate answer on the space before
each number.
____19. It is the conversation that takes place among the characters in a drama.
A. setting B. dialogue C. playbill D. plot
____20. Reading of script done by actors who have not previously reviewed the play.
A. cold reading B. dress rehearsal C. pacing D. tech rehearsal
____21. It means rehearsal where technical elements such as sound and lighting are added to the show.
A. cold reading B. dress rehearsal C. pacing D. tech rehearsal
____22. The tempo of an entire theatrical performance.
A. stage B. pacing C. script D. soprano
____23. A play or presentations that takes place in a significant setting, with characters portraying their roles,
and with plot of the entire story.
A. theatre B. dialogue C. acting D. story telling

IV. Reading and Literature

A. Story Elements
Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on the blank before each
number.
Two households, both alike in dignity,
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,
From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,
Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
From forth and fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life;
Whose misadventure piteous overthrows
Do with their death bury their parents strife.
The fearful passage of their death-marked love,
Which, but their childrens end, naught could remove,
Is now the two hours traffic of our stage?
The which if you with patient ears attend,
What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend
Excerpt from Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare

____24. Based on the prologue, where does the play take place?
A. Italy B. Verona C. London D. Paris
____25. Which line from the prologue begins to introduce the conflict in the story?
A. From ancient grudge break to new mutiny.
B. Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
C. From forth and fatal loins of these two foes.
D. A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life.
____26. According to the prologue, how long will the play last?
A. 30 minutes B. 1 hour C. 1 hours D. 2 hours
____27. According to the prologue, what happens at the very end of the play?
A. The parents end their feud. C. The families continue to feud.
 B. Romeo and Juliet kill themselves. D. Verona falls.

George Orwell has employed this phrase in the third paragraph of the first part of his political
satire, 1984. It goes thus;
The flat was seven flights up, and Winston, who was thirty-nine and had a varicose ulcer above
his right ankle, went slowly, resting several times on the way. On each landing, opposite the lift-shaft,
the poster with the enormous face gazed from the wall. It was one of those pictures which are so
contrived that the eyes follow you about when you move. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU, caption
beneath it ran.
____28. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU is an example of which literary element?
A. Evaluation B. Credentials C. Symbolism D. Monologue
____29. Which of the following could be an example of internal or personal conflict?
A. A character is attacked by a jealous girlfriend
B. A character is confused over whether or not to cheat on a test
C. A character is injured by a tornado
D. None of these
____30. Montressor invited Fortunato to the catacomb to taste the Amontillado not knowing that the plan of
revenge would took place in. What element of the story will take place in this scene?
A. setting B. conflict C. plot D. climax

B. Tone and Mood

Identify the tone or mood of the given statement. Write a letter of the best answer.
____31. What is the tone of this letter?
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for your recent letter regarding our refund policy. We are taking your suggestion
quite seriously and truly appreciate your concern.
A. cheerful B. sincere C. complimentary D. indifferent
____32. Come in and warm yourself, Im sure you are very cold.
A. hospitality B. pride C. patience D. faith
____33. He looked up and screamed, and the shock to his nerves almost made him faint. The door had opened,
and a man stood there covering him with a revolver.
A. anger B. peace C. gloom D. fear
____34. Can some tell me what the hell is going on here?
A. aggressive B. angry C. disgust D. nervous
____35. Father: We cant go on vacation this summer.
Son: Ok great! Thats what I expected.
A. happy B. sarcastic C. enthusiastic D. excited

V. Writing and Composition (36-40)

Recall a play or movie that you have watched or studied. Write a short conversation or lines in the scene
that you can recall.