DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT

GRADE 9 ENGLISH

TEST I. Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. These are symbols that are used to aid the clarity and comprehension of written language.
a. punctuation marks b. parts of speech c. figurative language d. literary devices
2. It is a punctuation mark indicating a pause between parts of a sentence.
a. period b. comma c. colon d. semi-colon
3. These are used to arrange events in proper order. a. sequence signal b. idea c. sentence d. phrase
4. These refer to paper publications circulated in the form of books, magazines, journals and newsletters.
a. dictionary b. encyclopedia c. print media d. thesaurus
5. These are facts learned especially about a certain subject or event.
a. letters b. announcement c. information d. data
6. This is the collective communication outlets or tools that are used to store and deliver information or data.
a. media b. institutions c. church d. events
7. It is a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data.
a. picture b. letter c. infographic d. report
8. A communicative style in which one can express his thoughts through open and direct communication.
a. being assertive b. being aggressive c. being submissive d. being manipulative
9. A communicative style in which a person behaves as if his needs are the most important.
a. being assertive b. being aggressive c. being submissive d. being manipulative
10. A communicative style in which a person usually please other people to avoid conflict.
a . being assertive b. being aggressive c. being submissive d. being manipulative
11. A communicative style in which a person influences or controls others to their own advantage.
a . being assertive b. being aggressive c. being submissive d. being manipulative
12. A male or female who performs a role in a play, television or movie.
a. artist b. producer c. stage crew d. make- up artist
13. The person who oversees the entire process of staging a production.
a. production crew b. director c. scriptwriter d. host
14. A group of theatrical artists working together to create a theatrical presentation.
a. technical crew b. audience c. ensemble d. producer
15. The place where the story happened.
a. stage b. setting c. theatre d. building
16. A poster, a pamphlet, or flier that advertises a stage play.
a. brochure b. script c. playbill d. newspaper
17. Words the characters say to each other.
a. communication b. feedback c. responses d. dialogues
18. People involved in the story.
a. production staff b. producers c. characters d. audience
19. The part of a story wherein complication is presented.
a. climax b. rising action c. falling action d. conclusion
20. The part of a story wherein solutions to the problems are presented.
a. climax b. rising action c. falling action d. conclusion
21. It is defined as a brief summary of something. a. synopsis b. narrative c. report d. abstract
22. A literary piece consisting of dialogues between various characters.
a. script b. dramatist c. play d. playwright
23. It is the atmosphere of the story. a. idea b. climax c. mood d. point of view
24. It is the author’s attitude towards the topic. a. resolution b. highlights c. tone d. script
25. It is the part of a plot synopsis that should be written in chronological order.
a. conflict b. body c. introduction d. closing
TEST II. Directions: A. With the given statement taken from the listening text, draw a generalization by
choosing the letter of your answer.
26. Youth is not a time of life.
a. Age depends on one’s outlook of life. b. One should act according to his age. C. Age matters always.
27. Nobody grows old merely by a number of years.
a Getting older is a natural thing for everybody.
b. Getting older varies with individual’s perception of life.
c. Getting older could be a dilemma to some people.
28. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.
a. Getting older will cause our skin to wrinkle.
b. Wrinkles symbolize old age.
c. Attitude will tell if a person is already old or still, in his prime years of life.
29. As long as your aerials are up, to catch waves of optimism, there is hope you may die young at 80.
a. Some old people dies with a light and joyful heart because of hope.
b. Some old people dies with a lonely heart because of being pessimistic.
c. Some old people dies living a meaningless life.
 B. Read the two poems and choose two similarities and two differences using the letters only.
A Psalm of Life How Do I Love Thee?
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Tell me not in mournful numbers,
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height Life is but an empty dream
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the soul is dead that slumbers
For the ends of being and ideal grace. And things are not what they seem
love thee to the level of every day’s

A. The poems tell about life. B. It is all about being in love.

C. It tells about the trials of life. D. Life & love is a journey.
Similarities Differences
30. ____ 32. _____
31. ____ 33. _____
C. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
34. It means “misfortune” or “bad luck”. a. heap b. disaster c. stoop d. trap
35. In other words, they are your “enemies” or “opponents”. a. foes b. sinew c. knaves d. impostor
36. This calls for “good quality” or “morally good”. A. triumph b. stoop c. virtue d. stack
37. It means “strength” a. character b. weakness c. quality d. sinew
D. Read the poem then answer the questions the follow. Use letter only.
MOTHER TO SON
We’ll, son, I’ll tell you: And turnin’ corners,
Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair. And sometimes goin’ in the dark
It’s had tacks in it, Where there ain’t been no light.
And splinters, So, boy, don’t you turn back.
And boards torn up, Don’t you set down on the steps.
And places with no carpet on the floor- ‘Cause you finds its kinder hard.
Bare. Don’t you fall now-
But all the time For I’se still goin’, honey,
I’se been a climbin’ on, I’se still climbin’,
And reachin’ landin’s, And life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.
38. To what does the speaker compare her life? a. carpet on the floor b. crystal stair c. steps
39. Which line of the poem shows a response to hardship?
a. bare b. I’se been a climbin’ on c. And boards torn up
40. How will it help you to become a better person?
a. it serves as a guiding principle b. by reading the poem c. by memorizing the lines
41. Is the message of the poem worthwhile? a. yes b. no c. maybe
42. How important is the poem’s message in your life? a. less important b. very important c. important
E. Read the excerpt from an essay. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
A common distraction in the classroom is texting. With cellular phones a dime-a-dozen, even students
can afford to get one for them. Young people have discovered that they don’t have to talk. In fact, this gadget
was once advertised for the use of the deaf mute. The expert” texter” holds the phone with one hand and uses
his thumb to punch his/her message. The practice has become so annoying to the teachers or professors that
universities require that cell phone be muted or turned off so that the students can concentrate on their
lessons. Besides, what’s to keep students from texting answer to examination questions?
And when a group of friends sitting together “text” the conversation instead of talking to each other, one
wonders if cell phones were made to advance communication instead of complicate it. Furthermore, “texting”
has taken the place of conversation which is personal and human.
43. From the passage, one can infer that . . .
a. advances in technology can, in fact, increase human interaction
b. advances in technology are either good or bad
c. there is no stopping technological progress
d. advance in communication can, in fact, lead to a decrease in human interaction
44. From the tone of the passage, one can conclude that the writer is ___________
a. enthusiastic about” texting”
b. annoyed by texting
c. alarmed by the effects of texting
d. unimpressed by technology
45. From the biological point of view regarding the law of use and disuse, one of the following statements is a
valid conclusion.
a. Centuries hereafter human beings will all be deaf and mute.
b. With prolonged disused, man could lose his power of speech.
c. Technology will bring about diminished personal interaction.
d. Social interaction will eventually adapt to technology.
46. From the passage, the invention of gadgets will lead to
a. materialism c. poor performance in school
b. youth’s addiction to computer games d. all of the above
TEST III. Directions: A. Rewrite and use the appropriate capitalization and punctuation marks.
47. i need to pass my examination.
48. I have to enhance myself
49. The theme of Lesson 3 Leaving a Legacy is a meaningful experience for the students.
50. over the counter
51. I will study hard always
B. Give the appropriate communicative style for the following situations. Use the letter only.
a. be assertive b. be aggressive c. be submissive d. be manipulative
What style of communication is appropriate for…
52. a wife to his husband
53. a good friend to her friend
54. when the person wants to control his peers
55. when the person thinks that his friends are selfish
C. Use conditionals in expressing arguments.
56. If I __________ (past tense of own) a car, I would drive to work. But I don’t own a car.
57. She would travel around the world if she ____ (past tense of has) more money.
58. I would read more if I didn’t ______ (present tense of watch) so much TV.
59. Mary would move to Japan if she _______ (past tense of speak) Japanese.
D. Write G for the gerund, P for participle, and I for infinitives.
___60.) Facing college standards, the students realized that they hadn't worked hard enough in high school.
___61.) Swimming in your pool is always fun.
___62.) He enjoyed eating ice cream with his friends.
___63.) The written report is very important.
___64.)) To be great is to be true to yourself and to the highest principles of honor.
E. Select the letter of your answer.
65. WILLY: Figure it out. Work a lifetime to pay off a house. You finally own it, and there’s nobody to live in it.
a. Willy is happy that he was able to pay off the house.
b. Willy is angry because it took him a lifetime to pay for the house.
c. Willy is frustrated because he worked so hard to pay for the house yet nobody stays in it.
d. Willy has to work for a lifetime to own a house.
66. LINDA: Why? What happened? Did something happen, Willy?
a. Linda is curious about Willy’s job.
b. Linda is ignorant that she needs explanation.
c. Linda is concerned with Willy’s disturbing behavior.
d. Linda knows nothing about Willy.
67. WILLY: I’m tired to death. I couldn’t make it. I just couldn’t make it, Linda.
a. Willy is tired of Linda.
b. Willy is dying.
c. Willy is extremely tired of travelling from work.
d. Willy does not want to drive anymore.
68. LINDA: Just try to relax, dear. You make mountains out of molehills.
a. Linda wants Willy to relax so he can climb mountains.
b. Linda wants Willy to relax because he is old.
c. Linda wants Willy to relax because he worries too much about the future.
d. Linda does not want molehills.
F. Give the appropriate form of verb in each sentence.
69. Dreams Deferred is ________ (past participle of write) by Langston Hughes.
70. The teacher _______ (past tense of play) the song entitled “The River of Dreams.”
71. The topic is_________ (past participle of explain) well by the speaker.
72. A huge profit was_______ (past participle of make) by the company.
73. We______ (future tense of mail) our proposal next week.
G. Change the following direct statements to indirect statements.
74. Linda said “There is better in Willy than in many other people.”
75. “It can’t be done in a day!” the priest exclaimed.
76. “My name is Lynne”, she said.
H. Change the following indirect statements to direct statements.
77. She said she would teach English online tomorrow.
78. She said it was cold.
79. They agreed it was their plans.
80. Maria said she is a good dancer.