Meycauayan National High School

City of Meycauayan, Bulacan

Diagnostic Test
English 9

Name ___________________________________________ Score ____________

Grade & Section ___________________________________ Date _____________

Direction: Read each item and selection carefully. Pick out the letter of the correct answer and write it on
the blank provided before the number.

1. “There is a time for everything…a time to love and time to hate.” Which underlined phrase
1 2 3 4
in this passage is an infinitive phrase?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
2. “Suffrage is a common right. We ____ make it a point to cast our votes every election day.”
Which of the following modal verbs will best complete this sentence?
a. can b. could c. may d. should
3. “Hearing the good news, the crowd of thrilled supporters of One Direction cheered in
exhilaration.”
Which word is modified by the participial phrase?
a. supporters b. One Direction c. news d. exhilaration
4. All of these sentences are in the active voice EXCEPT _____.
a. Establishments undergo fire safety inspection.
b. Volunteers for the event attended the pre-concert celebration.
c. A youth church service is attended by MNHS students every Friday.
d. Golden State Warriors dominated the game last week.
5. All of these sentences are in the passive voice EXCEPT _____.
a. The BrigadaEskwela was supported by teachers, students, parents.
b. Refugees aboard a ship entered our territory.
c. All requirements are met by students during clearance period.
d. Compliments were accepted by the blushing bride walking down the aisle.
6. A lion’s pride ____ under the shade of a tree in the savannah during hot spells.
a. resting b. rested c. rest d. rests
7. After I ____ the movie 3 Idiots, my outlook in life had a major breakthrough.
a. had saw b. has seen c. have seen d. had seen
8. By the time you come back, I _____ a better version of myself.
a. will have made b. will had make c. will make d. would make
9. Every year, my constituents _____ me with an unquestioning faith in the service that I can give.
a. supports b. supported c. support d. supporting
10. She _____ with her affliction for the past six months and there is no assurance of recovery.
a. had been struggling c. have been struggled
b. has being struggling d. has been struggling
11. “Unwillingly, the protesters retreated to the adjacent street when the riot policemen
intervened.”
Which word/phrase functions as an adverb of time?
a. retreated c. when the riot policemen intervened
b. to the adjacent street d. unwillingly
12. In the given statement in number 11, which of the following functions as an adverb of manner?
a. unwillingly c. retreated
b. to the adjacent street d. when the riot policemen intervened
13. In short, no survivors were rescued in the rubble of the old building that collapsed unexpectedly.
Which word/phrase functions as an adverb of manner?
a. were rescued c. in the rubble
b. no survivors d. of the old building
14. President Aquino said that we are his bosses.
This is a/an _____.
a. direct speech b. indirect speech
15. Sen. Miriam Defensor – Santiago said, “I went to see a pulmonologist and then she said, ‘I am
sorry but you have cancer,’ and I said ‘Yes!’ because I wanted a challenge in my life.” This is a/an
a. direct speech b. indirect speech
16. Our organization has supported less fortunate students in their studies since 1989. The
underlined verb is in the ____.
a. Past tense c. present perfect tense
b. Present tense d. Past perfect tense
 17. I will have finished my lunch by the time the meeting convenes in the conference area. The
underlined verb is in the _____.
a. Future perfect tense d. Future tense
b. Past perfect tense e. Past tense
18. The culprits had fled by the time the responding policemen arrived in the scene. The underlined
verb is in the _____.
a. Future tense d. Past perfect tense
b. Past Tense e. Future perfect tense
19. “An innovation in the field of transportation is launched by the foreign investors.”
The verb in this sentence is in the _____.
a. Past tense c. active voice
b. Future tense d. Passive voice
20. “The school administration assured the teachers and students that there will be enough
classrooms.” The verb in this sentence is in the _____.
a. Past tense c. active voice
b. Future tense d. Passive voice
21. The following are all correctly written contractions EXCEPT _____.
a. Could’nt b. Wouldn’t c. You’re c. He’ll
22. Which of the following is a relative pronoun that asks ownership?
a. Who’s b. Whose c. Whom d. Who
23. My friends are expecting me to control my paralyzing fear and my fluctuating spirit when I am
snowboarding.
Which of the words from the sentence functions as a gerund?
a. expecting b. paralyzing c. fluctuating spirit d. snowboarding
24. Her defense was pretty convincing that I was lured to believe it was true. The italicized word in the
previous sentence functions as a
a. Gerund b. participle c. present tense d. infinitive
25. Contractors of the project placed their bids to the committee members. They were all eager to get
the project.
The italicized word in the previous sentence refers to
a. contractors b. project c. bids d. committee members
Identify the literary devices used in these passages.
26. “The tornado swooshed over the house, devouring everything in its path.”
a. alliteration b. simile c. onomatopoeia d. oxymoron
27. “Hot-hearted Beowulf was bent upon battle. ”
a. simile b. alliteration c. assonance d. repetition
28. “The recurring problem of bullying in the campus is an open secret to students and teachers alike.”
a. alliteration b. metaphor c. onomatopoeia d. oxymoron
29. “Hear the mellow wedding bells – Golden bells! – The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe
a. alliteration b. assonance c. oxymoron d. onomatopoeia
30. He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake." - Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening (Robert Frost)
a. apostrophe b. oxymoron c. consonance d. foreshadowing
31. A literary piece based on fiction that can be read in a single sitting that can be moving, touching or
exciting.
a. novel b. short story c. poem d. song
32. This element of a short story pertains to the sequence of events.
a. plot b. setting c. theme d. setting
33. This element of a short story is the heart and soul of the novel and short story.
a. theme b. mood c. stream of consciousness
34. This is another term for the characters in general.
a. cast b. production c. extras
35. This element of a short story refers to the place where a story took place.
a. Characters b. setting c. plot d. theme
36. A verbose politician loudly talks about his accomplishments on stage so that the program
exceeded the time when it should have ended. What is the OPPOSITE of the underlined word?
a. talkative b. worthy c. not wordy d. confident
37. The benignity of the philanthropist shows in her charity works. The underlined word means ___.
a. kind-heartedness b. extreme c. cruelty d. beauty
38. “May the border be the standing rainbows.” – Song of the Sky Loom by TEWA group of Pueblo
America Indian
This passage appeals to the sense of
a. touch b. smell c. sight d. Taste
 39. The sudden hooting of the owl startled him. He was satisfied with the smoother chirping of the
crickets.
This passage appeals to the sense of
a. touch b. hearing c. smell d. sight
40. Which of the following is NOT true about poetry?
a. It is composed of lines in stanzas.
b. It can be narrative or lyric.
c. It is written by an essayist.
d. Usually have rhymes.
41. Which of the following is NOT a type of prose?
a. essay b. folk song c. novel d. short story
42. Which if the following is NOT a type of poetry?
a. ode b. elegy c. ballad d. anecdote

Read the text below. Answer the questions that follow. Write only the letter of your answer on the blank
provided before each number.

“I felt awful. I don’t think I’ll ever sing again in a contest,” a totally disappointed Rosie told her friends after
losing the award in the talent show that night. “Hey, Rosie, stop it! You shouldn’t let yourself feel down like
that. It’s no big deal. You’ll soon get over it,” Remy said. “She’s right,” Aida added, “It’s not as bad as you
think.” You can do better next time.” “The fact is your experience is nothing compared to what I went
through when I lost in our school track race. Aside from spraining my leg, I felt humiliated. But I hate to be
thin-skinned. I mean, you don’t have to be. You can always do better than that,” Dana said. Then it was
Lydia’s turn to relate her story. “Talking about frustration, I too, had my share of it,” she said. “That was
when I had to play a role in our school play and I couldn’t make it. I had mumps and had to spend long,
boring days in bed. Of course, I love to act. Nothing could be as excited as being on stage. So you know how
much it meant for me to have missed it.” Rosie managed to listen but soon broke into a sob. “I just did a
lousy job! I hate it! I was so embarrassed. Nothing went right today,” she whined. “Well you can do nothing
about it,” Laura responded almost impatiently. “All you can do is stop being silly. You can’t expect to be the
best in all times. Besides, there are a lot of talents to contend with. If I were you, I wouldn’t have joined.”
“Oh, c’mon,” Dana tried to divert the topic, “let’s talk about something more pleasant. Forget about troubles.
Now let’s talk about the field trip we’re going to have on Sunday.” While her friends continued to talk about
other things, Rosie couldn’t help showing her feelings. She knew she did her best and she was upset that she
let herself and her friends down. Soon she’d forget about it. But it seemed no one really understood how
terrible she felt that moment. Rhoda who was standing nearby, put her arms around Rosie. “I know how you
feel,” she said. “Well, it must have really been an awful day because I know you enjoy singing and wanted so
much to be in that contest. Are you feeling better now? Wanna talk about it?” Rosie stopped crying. Her face
began to brighten. She felt a whole lot better after realizing she had an understanding friend who loved her,
listened to her and cared for her.

43. Who was impatient in giving an advice?

a. Dana b. Lydia c. Rhoda d. Remy
44. Which of the friends are into acting?
a. Dana b. Aida c. Lydia d. Remy
45. Who understood Rose better?
a. Lydia b. Rhoda c. Dana d. Remy
46. Though not directly stated, it can be inferred that the frustrated girl wanted someone to
sympathize with her.
a. Yes b. no c. does not say
47. When friends console and sympathize with you in the face of defeat you ____
a. Blame them for your loss.
b. Tell them to shut up.
c. Feel better and somehow lighten up your mood.
d. Ask them for favors since they are there for you.
48. Which of the following happened first?
a. Dana tried to change the conversation.
b. Lydia told everybody her story.
c. Rhoda consoled Rosie and offered to talk.
d. Remy asked Rosie to stop crying.
49. Which character trait best describes Rosie?
a. friendly b. thin-skinned c. understanding d. lacks confidence
50. The story’s theme revolves around ____.
a. Supporting Friend
b. Best Talent
c. Finding Happiness
d. Favoritism among friends