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