2qrtr_ BREQUILLO _English 9
  • 1. In "The Road Not Taken," what does the speaker encounter in the woods?
A) A bridge
B) A mountain
C) Two roads
D) A river
  • 2. What is the main theme of "The Road Not Taken"?
A) Regret
B) Adventure
C) Nature
D) Choices and their consequences
  • 3. Which figure of speech is used in the line "I took the one less traveled by"?
A) Hyperbole
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Metaphor
  • 4. What does the road symbolize in "The Road Not Taken"?
A) A journey
B) A destination
C) A decision
D) A challenge
  • 5. Which figure of speech is used in the phrase "as brave as a lion"?
A) Hyperbole
B) Personification
C) Metaphor
D) Simile
  • 6. Which figure of speech is used in the phrase "the wind whispered through the trees"?
A) Hyperbole
B) Personification
C) Metaphor
D) Simile
  • 7. In "The Road Not Taken," what does the speaker predict about the road he did not take?
A) It will be a better choice
B) It will remain a mystery
C) It will be forgotten
D) It will be traveled by others
  • 8. Which figure of speech is used in the phrase "I've told you a million times"?
A) Hyperbole
B) Personification
C) Metaphor
D) Simile
  • 9. How does the speaker feel about the choice he made in "The Road Not Taken"?
A) Confident
B) Indifferent
C) Regretful
D) Reflective
  • 10. Which figure of speech is used in the phrase "time is a thief"?
A) Hyperbole
B) Metaphor
C) Simile
D) Personification
  • 11. Which of the following is an example of blending in word formation?
A) Motel (from motor + hotel)
B) Exam (from examination)
C) Basketball (from basket + ball)
D) NASA (from National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
  • 12. What is the process of creating a new word by shortening a longer word called?
A) Compounding
B) Blending
C) Acronomy
D) Clipping
  • 13. Which of the following words is formed by clipping?
A) Gym (from gymnasium)
B) Brunch
C) Radar
D) Toothpaste
  • 14. What does the term "acronomy" refer to in word formation?
A) Shortening a word by removing parts
B) Forming a word from the initial letters of a phrase
C) Studying the origin of words
D) Combining two words to form a new one
  • 15. Which of the following is an example of compounding?
A) Sunflower (from sun + flower)
B) Blog (from web + log)
C) Laser (from Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation)
D) Breakfast
  • 16. Etymology is the study of:
A) Word origins and history
B) Word compounding
C) Word clipping
D) Word blending
  • 17. Which of the following is an example of applying intonation in speaking?
A) Raising your voice at the end of a question
B) Using hand gestures
C) Pausing between sentences
D) Speaking in a monotone
  • 18. Stress in speech refers to:
A) The pitch of the voice
B) The speed of speaking
C) The use of body language
D) The loudness of certain syllables
  • 19. Which of the following is an example of using pitch in speaking?
A) Varying the highness or lowness of your voice
B) Using facial expressions
C) Speaking quickly
D) Emphasizing a word by speaking louder
  • 20. Paralanguage signals in communication include:
A) The tone, pitch, and speed of speech
B) The vocabulary chosen
C) The grammar used
D) The words spoken
  • 21. What is the main theme of "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"?
A) The inevitability of change
B) The simplicity of rural life
C) The promise of eternal love
D) The beauty of nature
  • 22. In "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love," what does the shepherd offer to his love?
A) A life of adventure
B) Material wealth
C) A peaceful and idyllic life
D) A journey to distant lands
  • 23. Which literary device is predominantly used in "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"?
A) Hyperbole
B) Irony
C) Personification
D) Metaphor
  • 24. What is the tone of "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"?
A) Melancholic
B) Persuasive
C) Sarcastic
D) Joyful
  • 25. In "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love," which of the following is NOT offered by the shepherd?
A) A golden ring
B) A bed of roses
C) A crown of flowers
D) A gown made of the finest wool
  • 26. What is the central message of "Like the Molave"?
A) The beauty of the Philippine landscape
B) The inevitability of progress
C) The resilience and strength of the Filipino spirit
D) The importance of preserving nature
  • 27. In "Like the Molave," what does the molave tree symbolize?
A) Fragility
B) Strength and resilience
C) Growth
D) Change
  • 28. Which of the following best describes the tone of "Like the Molave"?
A) Indifferent
B) Despairing
C) Nostalgic
D) Hopeful
  • 29. How does "Like the Molave" reflect the historical context of the Philippines?
A) By highlighting the natural beauty of the country
B) By focusing on the cultural traditions of the past
C) By emphasizing the need for economic development
D) By calling for national strength and independence
  • 30. Which literary device is used in "Like the Molave" to convey its message?
A) Simile
B) Onomatopoeia
C) Alliteration
D) Symbolism
  • 31. What is Shylock's main concern in Act 3, Scene 1?
A) His daughter's marriage
B) His friendship with Bassanio
C) His bond with Antonio
D) His lost ships
  • 32. In Act 4, Scene 1, what does Portia disguise herself as?
A) A merchant
B) A judge
C) A lawyer
D) A servant
  • 33. Which character delivers the famous "quality of mercy" speech in Act 4, Scene 1?
A) Shylock
B) Bassanio
C) Portia
D) Antonio
  • 34. Which of the following is an adverb of time?
A) Very
B) Yesterday
C) Quickly
D) Here
  • 35. Identify the adverb of place in the sentence: "She looked everywhere for her keys."
A) Everywhere
B) For
C) Looked
D) Keys
  • 36. Which sentence contains an adverb of manner?
A) He spoke softly.
B) The cake is almost ready.
C) She will arrive soon.
D) They are outside.
  • 37. Which of the following is an adverb of degree?
A) Extremely
B) There
C) Slowly
D) Now
  • 38. In the sentence "He almost finished the race," what type of adverb is "almost"?
A) Time
B) Manner
C) Place
D) Degree
  • 39. Who is the author of "The Zoo Story"?
A) Arthur Miller
B) Tennessee Williams
C) Eugene O'Neill
D) Edward Albee
  • 40. In "The Zoo Story," which character initiates the conversation in the park?
A) Peter
B) Ann
C) Jerry
D) Robert
  • 41. What is a diphthong?
A) A combination of two vowel sounds in a single syllable
B) A single vowel sound
C) A consonant sound
D) A silent letter
  • 42. Which of the following words contains a diphthong?
A) Dog
B) Book
C) Cat
D) Coin
  • 43. Which pair of vowels typically forms a diphthong in English?
A) I and E
B) O and U
C) A and E
D) O and I
  • 44. In the word "loud," which part represents the diphthong?
A) O
B) L
C) D
D) OU
  • 45. Which of the following sentences contains a word with a diphthong?
A) The sun is bright today.
B) She found a coin on the ground.
C) He likes to read books.
D) The cat sat on the mat.
  • 46. How does the dialogue in "The Zoo Story" enhance the tension between the characters?
A) By being repetitive and confrontational
B) By being poetic and lyrical
C) By revealing secrets
D) By using humor
  • 47. Which element of drama is most responsible for conveying the play's theme of isolation?
A) Plot
B) Dialogue
C) Characters
D) Setting
  • 48. How does the setting of "The Zoo Story" contribute to the play's theme?
A) It creates a sense of adventure.
B) It provides a backdrop for a romantic encounter.
C) It highlights the characters' wealth.
D) It emphasizes the isolation of urban life.
  • 49. In "The Zoo Story," what does Jerry's interaction with Peter primarily reveal about his character?
A) His wealth
B) His intelligence
C) His loneliness
D) His humor
  • 50. Which element of drama refers to the spoken words between characters?
A) Plot
B) Setting
C) Dialogue
D) Theme
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