Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
R E G I O N III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF BATAAN
SAYSAIN HIGH SCHOOL
SAYSAIN, BAGAC, BATAAN

Pre Test in English 7

I. Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

1. Proverbs and other folk literature were introduces by the Spaniards.
2. People react to the meaning of proverbs quite quickly.
3. It is impossible to classify and categorize our numerous proverbs.
4. Only a few people work on compiling folk literature.
5. If proverbs can instruct, they can definitely prescribe.
II. Write C if the sentence observes correct subject-verb agreement. If it does not, write I.
6. Ritual and Magic are common elements in myths.
7. Each man and woman is controlled by a powerful being in many myths.
8. Every deity has magical powers.
9. Every myth and legend have unique features.
10. Somebody is shown as more powerful in creation stories.
III. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
11. The Maranao, together with the Illanun and Maguindanao___ an indigenous Muslim group in
Mindanao in southwestern Philippines.
a. Is b. are c. was d. were
12. Their culture and identity___ general features of Southeast Asian tribes.
a. Reflected b. reflects c. reflect d. none of them
13. Each of these, however,____ developed unique traditions.
a. Had b. has c. have d. are
14. Almost all Maranaos____ Muslims, but some who live in the hills around Lake Lanao follows a version
of Islam reflecting pre-Islamic beliefs and practices.
a. Is b.are c.was d. were
15. Many scholars emphasize that the Marano, who___ the first inhabitants of the shores of Lake Lanao.
a. Is b. are c. was d. were
16. The name Maranao____ “People of the Lake” or “Lake Dwellers”.
a. Means b. mean c. meant d. call
17. Both ___ to the natives who settled around Lake Lanao.
a. refers b. refer c. referred d. a & b
18. Neither photographers nor a writer___ ever able to capture in images or words the beuty of this lake.
a. Was b. were c. is d. are
19. Lake Lanao, with the Maranaos living around it___ to be an attraction and source of inspiration.
a. Continues b. continue c. continued d. continuous
20. More importantly, the spirit of the Maranaos__ because of its existence.
a. Thrives b. thrive c. thrived d. throve
IV. Each sentence has an underlined idiomatic expression. Choose the correct meaning of each idioms.
21. When news about the plight of Mindanao reached King Indarapatra, he did not beat around the bush.
He immediately sent his brother to fight the monsters.
22. Sulayman, despite being of noble birth, did not hesitate to get his hands dirty.
23. Upon reaching Mindanao and killing the first monster, Sulayman realized that he had barely scratched
the surface of Mindanao’s problem.
24. Had the monsters closed ranks they would have been able to defeat Sulayman.
25. Despite being king, Indarapatra remained down to earth when he met the people who hid in the
caves.
a. discuss a matter without coming to the point
b. to just begin to find out about something
c. behind someone or something
d. to involve yourself in doing work that is basic to something
e. practical or humble
V. Make a compound sentence by matching the independent clause in Column A with the appropriate clause
in Column B.
Column A Column B
26. Overseas Filipino workers sacrifice a lot when they a. so you can have rice to eat.
work abroad.
27. Heroes are born every day. b. and you may be one of them.
28. Many stories about Philippine heroes can be c. for they want to give their families a better
found in books. future.
29. Many Filipinos go overseas to work. d. yet only a few appreciate their efforts.
30. The poor farmer works long and hard in the e. but not too many are reading them.
fields.

VI. Choose the option that best approximates the underlined word in each sentence.
31. After being chased by the cat, the mouse finally escaped through a slit in the wall.
a. Large gap
b. narrow opening
c. wide space
d. dot
32. When the wind became chilly, the woman pulled the shawl tightly against her shoulders.
a. Garment
b. hat
c. dress
d. jacket
33. Art’s depressing short stories were a form of sublimation for his many frustrations.
a. Outrage
b. activity
c. redirection
d. direction
34. The woman was told by the doctor to scale down get fat intake as she was nearing obesity.
a. Increase
b. decrease
c. maintain
d. high
35. When the police was sent in to disperse the protesters, what followed was utter chaos.
a. Total
b. mutter
c. partial
d. initial
VII. Choose the letter of the transition word that will best complete each sentence.
36. The weather patterns in the country have been so far unpredictable. PAGASA, __, predicts that
December will be a dry Christmas for everyone.
a. Yet b. in addition c. subsequently d. though
37. The two northernmost island groups, __ Batanes and Babuyan, already receive Taiwanese radio
signals.
a. In particular b. namely c. for example d. consequently
38. The sales of wooden slippers have dropped to nearly zero in the past two years. __, the sales of rubber
slippers have reached more than half a million.
a. Above all b. additionally c. correspondingly d. in contrast
39. Individual projects must be handed in by the deadline,__ they will receive substantial deductions.
a. Obviously b. otherwise c. as a result d. on the other hand
40. ___ people from all around the world revile Justin, he still manages to rake in a lot of money whenever
he holds a concert tour.
a. Nevertheless b. even though c. because d. also