Department of Education

Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF URDANETA CITY
DON ANTONIO BONGOLAN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

FOURTH QUARTER EXAMINATION

ENGLISH GRADE 9

Name: _______________________________________________________________Date: ___________________

Grade & Section: ______________________________________________________Score: __________________

Test I. Directions: Identify what is being described and defined in each number. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer
and write it on a clean sheet of paper.

1. What human principles or beliefs encourage individuals to behave one way or another?
a. Attitude b. Behavior c. Motivation d. Values

2. A person’s concept of how important, good and bad an idea or action based on his or her values and beliefs is called _____.
a. Attitude b. Self-conflict c. Values d. Value judgment

3. How can we determine if a source is reliable?

a. If it states issues that are prevalent nowadays
b. If it provides information that public needs
c. If it contains pertinent answers on issues
d. All of the above

4. __________ is important in judging the credibility of the author’s assertions.

a. Accuracy b. Authority c. Currency d. Relevance

5. Which of the following is a question you should ask yourself to help determine if a source is relevant?
a. Does the source appear in your top 3 search results?
b. Does the source really relate to your topic?
c. Does the information seem correct?
d. When was the source published?

6. Which of these lines from the song “Imagine” by John Lenon has a picture of having a positive outlook in life?
a. Imagine there’s no heaven, it’s easy if you try… c. Imagine no possessions…
b. You may say I’m a dreamer… d. Imagine all the people, living life in peace…

7. A difference in beliefs, values, feelings and learning that are often subjective is called _____.
a. Economic Issue c. Social Issue
b. Moral Issue d. Mental Issue

8. Which of the following best describes an opinion?

a. A persons thoughts or feelings about something
b. A person who can prove something
c. Something can be proven
d. Making a good choice

9. It is a concept that reminds us that everyone deserves equal rights and opportunities and to be treated without prejudice.
a. Bias b. Discrimination c. Freedom d. Social Justice

10. A group of common problems in present day society that many people strive to solve is called _____.
a. Poverty b. Mental Abuse c. Social Issues d. Corruption
11. Which of the following is a fact?
a. I’m the smartest student in the class.
b. I received a 98% on the reading test.
c. Gary Paulsen is my favorite author.
d. Reading is very easy.

12. Below are ways to help you make value judgment on critical issues EXCEPT:
a. Free one’s mind from any preconceived ideas
b. Recognize the perspective of the speaker
c. Prevent the speaker to build his or her speech
d. Note the framework the speaker claims

13. The degree to which something is related or useful to what is happening or being talked about is called _____.
a. Coherence b. Judgment c. Relevance d. Truth

14. Which of the following is an example of a normative statement?

a. The government should raise the minimum wage.
b. High taxes on cigarettes discourage smoking.
c. The burning of fossil fuels is causing global warming.
d. Higher interest rates cause people to save more.

15. A __________ expresses an evaluation, saying that something is good or bad, better or worse, relative to some standard or
alternative.
a. Descriptive statement c. Interrogative statement
b. Declarative statement d. Normative statement

16. A statement that gives an account of how the world is without saying whether that’s good or bad is called _____.
a. Descriptive statement c. Interrogative statement
b. Declarative statement d. Normative statement

17. What term refers to the subject that people discuss or argue about?
a. beliefs b. issues c. moral d. values

18. From the song Imagine by John Lennon, what is one of the reasons why people have conflict?
a. Love of possession c. Unachievable dreams
b. Lack of government support d. Peer pressure

19. The things that people value can have positive and negative consequences.
a. True b. False c. Not certain d. None of these

20. Which of the following is an example of a descriptive statement?

a. I had toast and eggs for breakfast this morning.
b. Unemployment is more harmful than inflation.
c. Higher education should be free.
d. Workers’ wages should be more than 350 pesos per day.

II. Situation Analysis

Directions: Judge the situations or ideas presented by choosing the best option to respond or react on the given
problems or situations.

21. Your friend has a new cellphone which is the latest trend in your school. Out of curiosity, you borrowed it and
explored the features of the phone. Others were curious too so they also borrowed the phone from you.
Unfortunately, during recess time, you realized you lost the phone. What should you do?
a. Blame those who borrowed the phone from you
b. Apologize and help exhaust all your efforts to find the cellphone
c. Be quiet and pretend that you don’t know anything.
d. Promise him to buy her a new phone as soon as possible.
22. Bill has been bullying you because of your acne. As time passes by, and your face has been cleared from acne. Months later,
you bumped into Bill and you could hardly recognize him due to severe acne. What will you do?
a. Bully him just like what he did before
b. Ignore him and move on
c. Approach him with empathy
d. Confront him about his past behavior

23. Jana confided to you that she’s been having a tough time at home because her parents are very strict towards her. One day,
she called you and told you that she will be staying at her classmate’s house because she can’t stand her parents anymore.
She told not to tell anyone where she is. An hour later, Jana’s parents were in your house looking for her. What will you do?
a. Act as if you don’t know where Jana is.
b. Tell Jana’s parents to not call again.
c. Tell Jana’s parents where she is and the reasons why she left.
d. Cry and beg for them to refrain from being strict to Jana.

24. Your school will conduct a Quiz Bee with a cash gift at stake. You are a working student and you badly need the cash. Since
you belonged in the top class, you registered together with other top students. During the competition, you qualified for the
final round. You know it is going to be a tough round because your opponent is intelligent and competitive. While on break, a
teacher drops a folder that is labeled Final Round Questions.” Nobody else saw it and you are the only person in that room.
What should you do?
a. Take the chance to read the questions.
b. Show honesty and integrity by giving back the folder to the teacher.
c. Share the questions to your fellow contestants.
d. Put the folder in the trash bin.

25. Your aunt has been planning and waiting to get married for so long. Finally, the awaited day arrived. However, the wedding
will be limited to 50 guests due to IATF protocol. During the reception, you observed that a lot of guests have been coming in
and out of the room. You were certain it already exceeded 50 persons. One guest even commented that it is okay as long as
no one will report the incident. What should you do?
a. Tell the guests to follow the protocol for it is for everyone’s safety.
b. Act as if you see nothing.
c. Report it to the couple while the wedding is going on.
d. Humiliate the guests for their wrong doings.

26. It was eleven o’clock in the evening. Everybody in the neighborhood is fast asleep. Then suddenly, a big fire broke out into one
of your neighbor’s houses. Some neighbors tried to put off the fire. You want to help but your parents strictly prohibit you to go
out of the house. What will you do?
a. Listen to your parents and do nothing.
b. Go out and offer a help to your neighborhood.
c. Call the firefighters to control and to put out the fire.
d. Go back to your bed and continue sleeping.

27. You were about to fail in your English subject. However, your teacher gave you a chance to pass by submitting an
argumentative essay. You know to yourself that you are not a good writer and you can hardly write a full essay. You are
working on a deadline. Your classmate offered to secretly write the essay for you. What will you say?
a. Accept your classmate’s offer and let him write.
b. Tell the teacher that you are not a good writer.
c. Accept the challenge and try your best to write a good argumentative essay.
d. Do not attend the English class anymore.

28. Your English teacher instructed the class for the submission of your learning output on Friday. However, you had a
hard time answering the tasks; you tried seeking some help, but your classmates, unfortunately, refused to do a
favor. What will you do?
a. Tell your English teacher that nobody wants to help you.
b. Go to the library, work silently and have courage to finish the task.
c. Ask guidance from up above.
d. Argue with your teacher and classmates.

29. You were confused with your teacher’s instruction regarding the lesson in the final quarter. You want to ask your
teacher regarding your concern but you are afraid to ask because of the unsound behavior you displayed in the role
play under her class. What should you do?
a. Ask forgiveness to your teacher first before raising your concern.
b. Do not approach your teacher instead ask your classmates about it
c. Do not accomplish the task anymore.
d. Report the teacher to the principal for not giving a clear instruction.

30. A family member who lives with you is a suspected Covid case. He has undergone a swab test and your family is
still waiting for the result. Within that week is you best friend’s 18 th birthday. You will be playing an important role
and you have been preparing for it for weeks. What will you do?
a. Tell your best friend your situation and that you can’t come for everyone’s safety.
b. Go to the party and act as if nothing’s going on.
c. Tell your best friend to move the party.
d. Just ignore the party.

3. As you write a paper for your

Health Science subject, you notice
one
your web sources cover all of the
beneficial aspects of a drug you are
researching, and lists no side
effects. This may lead you to think:
a. This could be the miracle drug
the market has been hoping for!
b. The website might be outdated.
c. The website could be biased and
trying to sell you something.
d. You should explore the website
for information on other drugs
3. As you write a paper for your
Health Science subject, you notice
one
your web sources cover all of the
beneficial aspects of a drug you are
researching, and lists no side
effects. This may lead you to think:
a. This could be the miracle drug
the market has been hoping for!
b. The website might be outdated.
c. The website could be biased and
trying to sell you something.
d. You should explore the website
for informat
III. Directions: Determine the type of evidence given in each item. (Analogical, Testimonial, Anecdotal, Statistical)

_______________31. I must buy this lotion, my friend says it’s very effective.
_______________32. All lawyers are agent of truth therefore all lawyers are straight.
_______________33. “He is very professional. He will be a big loss” Galvez said Inquirer.Net.
_______________34. “Wow! I took this supplement and lost a lot of weight! This pill must work!
_______________35. “Clearly, nature calls to something very deep in us” says Dr. Oliver Sacks.
_______________36. “This anti-aging cream took years off. It must be the best.” Statisticsbyjim.com
_______________37. “Choice of Wearing Facemask?” Maria Rosario Vergere prefers it mandatory. NEWSINFO
_______________38. According to survey, “Crime is a global phenomenon which criminologists are continually trying to
assess within society.” Student.uwa.edu.au
_______________39. In 2015 alone, an estimated 350,000 migrants have crossed the borders of the European Union.
Tualatinworldhistory.weebly.com
_______________40. My father was a heavy smoker most of his life, but at 86 he is still strong therefore smoking is not
dangerous to health.

IV. Directions: Identify the word or phrase that best completes the paragraph given. Choose from the word pool
below.

decision issues critical issues criticism bias

story judgment values evidences opinion

Making Judgments

Have you ever formed a/an (41) __________ about someone in a story? Maybe you liked or disliked the
character. When you are reading a (42) __________, do you ever stop to think about how you feel about the character?
You may have thought that a character acted in the right way or made a bad (43) __________.

When you form an opinion about a character or event, or about that an author wrote about a subject, you are
making a (44) __________. It means thinking about and deciding how you feel about people, situations and (45)
__________ you read about. Use your own experiences and (46) __________, along with careful reading to make good
judgments and to avoid (47) __________. Moreover, you must analyze the information you are reading to be more
knowledgeable about the different (48) __________ in the society. Then look for (49) __________ in your reading to
support your judgments. Lastly, think and speak with a concerned heart to avoid negative (50) __________.

Prepared by: Checked and Reviewed by:

MARITESS A. PALAD SUSANA S. CORPUZ

Teacher III Head Teacher III

Noted:
ANA LUZ M. CASEM, EdD
Principal II

FOURTH QUARTER EXAMINATION

Answer Key

1. D
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. D
10. C
11. B
12. C
13. C
14. A
15. D
16. A
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. A
21. B
22. C
23. C
24. B
25. A
26. C
27. C
28. B
29. A
30. A
31. Anecdotal
32. Analogical
33. Testimonial
34. Anecdotal
35. Testimonial
36. Anecdotal
37. Testimonial
38. Statistical
39. Statistical
40. Analogical
41. Opinion
42. Story
43. Decision
44. Judgment
45. Issues
46. Values
47. Bias
48. Critical issues
49. Evidences
50. Criticism