Read the General Directions.

: The following items carefully and copy the letter of the most appropriate

word/group of words that completes each numbered item.

1. A representation of a person in a story is a___________.

A. Setting B. Climax C. Character D. Plot

2. This is the opposition between or among characters or forces in a story that shapes or motivates the
action of the plot_____.

A. Exposition B.Conflict C. Resolution D. Denouement

3.Literal meaning is defined as___.

A. Basic meaning B. Functional meaning C. Hidden meaning D. Idiomatic meaning

4. The figure of speech that uses like or as in comparison is called a______.

A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Personification D. Hyperbole

5. The word apprehension means_________.

A. Dread B. Joy C. Sadness D. Anger

6. The place in school that you g to for research is the______.

A. Library B. Office C. Canteen D. Classroom

7. There are three cards that you can find in the library, except for the_______.

A. Author card B. Subject card C. Identification card D. Title card

8. A summary must have a_________.

A. Longer version of the original B. Shorter version of the original

C. Rewritten version of the Original D. Opinionated version of the original

9. It is a group of related words within a sentence and without both subject and verb____.

A. Clause B. Phrase C. Question D. Sentence

10.The shortening of a text using is your own words is___.

A. Paraphrase B. Précis C. Summary D. Title

11.In this sentence that has a metaphor, the unlike objects which are being compared are_____.

As the teacher entered the room, he muttered under his breath, "This class is a three-ring circus!"
A. Room and class B. Class and circus

C. Teacher and room D. Circus and teacher

12. In this sentence, the italicized words makeup a phrase. It is a verb phrase which contains the
helping/auxiliary verb_____.
The student had just cleaned the classroom when the teacher knocked over the flower vase.
A. Had B.the
C.Just D. Over
13.The following is an example of a ______.

The librarian's voice affected us like fingernails scraping across a chalkboard.

A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification

14.The underlined part of the sentence is a____.

At the end of recess, the students ran into the room.

A. Prepositional phrase B. Noun phrase C. Verb phrase D. Adjective phrase

15-17.Locate the prepositional phrase and identify the preposition including its object.
The language book is on the shelf.
Prepositional phrase:________________
preposition:____________
object of the preposition:____________
Read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow:

A myth is a story that tries to explain the beginning of things, often involving supernatural beings. A
myth is traditionally believed to be true, and is spread by word of mouth during earliest times of human
history. It usually tells stories of natural phenomenon and the adventures of gods and goddesses, heroes
and monsters. To this day, myths are still a source of fantasies and adventures.

18.The statement that best summarizes the paragraph is______.

A. A myth is a story involving creation.

B. Amyth is a story of heroes and gods andnatural events.

C. A myth is a story of early people and heroes similarto legends.

D. A myth is a traditional taleof the origin of things orevents with divineparticipation.

19.A plot summary_____________.

A. Shares the lesson of a story

B. Tells the story using the author’s words

C. Retells the story's most important events

D. Includes all details as narrated in a story

Read the paragraph and copy the letter of the word/group of words that completes each numbered
item.

The group joined a dance contest. They tried to come up with the best performance that the group could
have, but as they received the comments from the audience, they got annoyed. First, someone told the
performance was an imitation even it was an original concept. Then, another comment from the
audience came outpointing at the execution of every movement seemed un- rehearsed and like a
twisted metal spring when the execution of the movement was well-coordinated. Another was a
comment that the performance was complete disaster even if they received the loudest and longest
applause from the audience. The group remained patient and continued to hope that they would bring
home the bacon. Surprisingly, in spite of the comments given by the audience still the group was
declared as the champion.

20.This passage/selection is an example of a/an_____.

A. Irony B. Hyperbole C. Personification D. Metaphor

21-25. Arrange the following details chronologically based on the selection. Write only the letters to
indicate the order.

___21. The group hoped that they would win the contest.

____22. Someone commented on the unsynchronized movement of the group.

____23. The group joined and performed in a dance contest.

____24. The group won the contest.

____25. The audience believed that the performance was a total failure.

26. Refer to the selection, the following are the importance of the signal words, first, then, and another,
used in the selection except for:

A. Help the readers to easily understand the flow of events

B. Logically connect all the details found in the Story

C. Serve as guide for readers to read the selection chronologically

D. Make the reading more interesting and enjoyable

Direction:

I. Tell whether each statement is figurative or literal language.

27.They received the loudest and longest applause from the audience _______.

28.They hope to bring home the bacon. __________

29.The group was declared as the champion._______

30.The performance was a complete disaster._______

II. Identify whether the phrase is an adjective or adverb phrase

31.The execution of every movement seemed._______

32.They received the comments from the audience._______

33. They tried to come up with the best performance._______

III. Use the following phrases and clauses in sentences.

34. When she received the text message.

35.At the moment

36.With his classmate

37.To the office

38.after doing the assignment

For items 39-44, Change the declarative sentences into Yes-No

Questions.
39.Claire likes to watch drama.

40.Jovita and Sally went to a nearby shopping mall.

41.Mrs. Abalos plans to retire soon.

42.Boys are fond of cars.

43. Belen writes urban legends.

44.Cristy is a loving daughter.

For items 45-50, study the library card below and give what are being asked.
400.4 Living Effectively
Through English
M4
Morgan, Divina
The Dynamics of Using Effective English
Canada: Language Linkages
C 2002
300 pp.

45.What type/kind of card is this?_______

46.Who is the author of the book?______

47.What is the title of the book?______

48.When and where was it published?_____

49.How many pages does the book have?_____

50.What is M4?_______