TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 7

SY 2016-2017

Objectives No. of Percentage No. of Item

Days (%) Items Placement
Listening Comprehension
1. Process information mentioned in the text listened to 3 6.67 3 1-3
(EN7LC-Iva-8)
2. Make simple inferences about thoughts and feelings 4 8.89 5 4-8
expressed in the text listened to (EN7LC-IVf-2.8)
Grammar
3. Use imperatives and prepositions when giving 3 6.67 3 9-11
instructions (EN7G-Iva-4)
4. Use verb when giving information and making 4 8.89 4 12-15
explanations (EN7G-IVc-5)
5. Formulate meaningful expressions (Wh questions) 2 4.44 2 16-17
(EN7G-IVf-6)
6. Formulate short replies (EN7G-IVh-6.1)\ 3 6.67 3 18-20
Vocabulary Development
7. Use lexical and contextual cues in understanding 2 4.44 3 21-23
familiar words and expressions (EN7RC-IVa-12.3)
8. Analyze relationship presented in analogies 2 4.44 3 24-26
(EN7V-IVc-23)
9. Give the various meaning of identified homonymous or 5 11.11 5 27-31
polysemous words or expressions (EN7V-IVe-9)
10. Create or expand word cline (EN7V-IVi-23.2) 3 6.67 3 32-34
Reading Comprehension
11. Classify text types (EN7RC-IVa-3.2) 3 6.67 3 35-37
12. Make generalizations from different text types 3 6.67 3 38-40
(EN7RC-IVc-2.12)
Literature
13. Discover through Philippine literature the need to work 3 6.67 4 41-44
cooperatively and responsibly in todays global village
(EN7LT-IVa-6)
Writing and Composition
14. Compare simple informative texts 5 11.11 6 45-50
TOTAL 45 100 50 50

Listening Text

For number 1-3

As a writer, Marcelo h. del Pilar gained recognition not only because of the clarity of his style but also
because of the progressive views he held. He deplored deeply the backward condition of the country and the
people. With satire and parody as weapons, del Pilar directed his writings against his target. He produced
several pieces of biting prose under pseudonyms like Dolores Manlapat, Piping Dilat, L.O. Crame, Carmelo,
and Plaridel.

For number 4-8

There are three kinds of hobbies that people engage in those which cost them much money, those which
do not cost them anything at all, and those which enable them to make money. Collecting antique materials or
jewelry or travelling are quite expensive hobbies. But hobbies like making stuffed toys or making wall
decorations enable one to enjoy his spare moments and at the same time earn extra income. However, to really
profit from ones leisure time, one should not only select a hobby but also learn all he can do about that hobby
he has chosen and then develop it to the fullest.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
Schools Division of Marinduque
Boac

FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 7

SY 2016-2017

Name: _____________________________________ Date: ________________________

I. Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen as the teacher reads the passage. Answer the questions that follow by writing the letterof the
correct answer on your paper.
_____1. The first sentence gives reasons for Del Pilars ____________.
A. decision to be a writer C. becoming a revolutionary
B. being well-known D. progressive views

_____2. Del Pilar wrote pieces of biting prose because ______________

A. He was very good at it. C. he deplored the conditions of the people.
B. he wanted recognition. D. He liked to target the oppressors.

_____3. Marcelo H. Del Pilar was _________________.

A. a brave person C. sensitive to issues of society during his time
B. did not care about the people D. intelligent enough to express his opposition

____4. Travelling with family and friends can be categorized as _____________

A. one which does not cost a person anything at all
B. not mentioned in the paragraph
C. one which cost them much money
D. one which enables a person to have money

_____5. The kinds of hobbies found in the selection is _____________

A. four B. one C. three D. six

_____6. Baking cookies and bread and selling them _______________

A. are a profitable hobby C. cost much money
B. do not cost anything D. are enjoyed by some

_____7. The correct inference from the paragraph is ___________

A. People have lots of hobbies.
B. People choose hobbies just to have fun.
C. A well-developed hobby can earn money for the family.
D. Hobbies are not only sources of fun but are also sources of income.

_____8. The following are examples of hobbies except one:

A. writing blogs and publishing them C. accomplishing written reports
B. swimming at the pool D. planting vegetables

II. Grammar
Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on the blank before each
number.
_____9. The manufacture ______ nuclear weapons should be stopped.
A. on B. of C. in D. with

_____10. Jed couldnt open the door _______ his bedroom since the lock was broken.
A. of B. in C. to D. on
_____11. All workers of Ace Pencils Inc. has gone _______ strike so all the production has ceased.
A. on B. in C. with D. to

_____12. Dolphins are sometimes ______ in large commercial nets since they swim in schools with other fish.
A. catch B. catches C. caught D. catching
_____13. Small animals _______ camouflage to hide themselves from their enemies.
A. need B. needs C. are needing D. is needing

_____14. Many good writers ________ personal experiences on their work.

A. includes B. include C. has included D. including

_____15. What will you say if you are making a request?

A. Dont come late to class. C. Pass the sugar, please.
B. Enjoy yourself. D. Come inside.

_____16. Suppose you are inviting somebody, which statement will you use?
A. Have a good day.
B. Give me some food. Im hungry.
C. Be my special guest at my birthday party.
D. Dont do that again or Ill call your parents.

_____17. If you are giving directions, which statement will you consider?
A. Happy Valentines Day. C. Please lend me your book.
B. Go straight ahead and turn right. D. Try to call early.

_____18. Suppose you were new in a place and were looking for a good place to eat, what would you say?
A. Hey man, any good place to eat, huh?
B. Anybody in the house? Im looking for a caf!
C. Excuse me, where can I find a restaurant here?
D. Psst! Where is a good place to dine?

_____19. If you would like to ask the location of the exhibit, what would you say?
A. Where is the exhibit? C. Would you mind to tell me the exhibit area?
B. Hey, where is the exhibit? D. Going to the exhibit too?

_____20. What is your reply to the question, How long have you been on the team?
A. I am here for five years.
B. I been on the team for about five years.
C. I had been on the team for about five years.
D. I have been on the team for about five years.

III. Vocabulary Development

A. Directions: Use context clues to choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. Write
only the letter of the correct answer on the blank before each number.

_____21. The wide gymnasium became a refuge for the typhoon victims.
A. assistance B. attention C. home D. shelter

_____22. The mothers comforting hug dispels the fear of the small child.
A. casts away B. hide C. make worse D. overcome

_____23. All nations should have amity for it is time to stop the war.
A. friendship B. union C. gathering d. closure
B. Directions: Supply a word to complete the given analogy. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank
before each number.
_____24. bridge: structure sofa: _________
A. furniture B. gadget C. invention D. display

_____25. wealthy: affluent gigantic: __________

A. small B. minute C. big D. little

_____26. chalk: teacher nails: _________

A. army B. beautician C. foreman D. carpenter

C. Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Then, give the various meanings of the word used in each sentence
based from the given choices. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the blank before each number.

A. payment for transportation B. passenger C. meal

_____27. What is the minimum bus fare?

_____28. The taxi driver picked up a fare waiting at the sidewalk.

_____29. Come and share my simple fare of rice and fish.

A. manages B. no supply of C. tear

_____30. Mr. Cruz runs the office with firmness and efficiency.

_____31. There is a run in the long gown that the lady wears in the ball.

D. Directions: Expand the word cline by supplying the word next to the series. Choose the letter of the correct
answer and write it on the blank before each number.

_____32. glad happy blissful - ? A. ecstatic B. screaming C. jovial

_____33. lukewarm warm hot - ? A. tropical B. feverish C. scorching

_____34. dislike disapprove hate - ? A. disapprove B. loathe C. unwanted

IV. Reading Comprehension

A. Directions: Classify the text type used in each passage. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank
before each number.

A. expository B. explanation C. narrative D. persuasive

_____35. You have to see this movie titled Fireproof! Its about a fire fighter who rescues his own family from a
hotel fire while on vacation. Its the best movie Ive ever seen. Try to see it as soon as possible.

_____36. Everybody knows that smoking is dangerous. Smoking can damage our body, for example, your
lungs, brain, and heart. The poisonous chemicals in a cigarette can cause death. Think about this: if
you smoke, you wont be able to run fast or jump as high because you cant breathe properly.

_____37. Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George
Lucas. The film series, consisting of two trilogies, has spawned an extensive media franchise called
the Expanded Universe including books, television series, computer and video games, and comic
books.
B. Directions: Read the text well and answer the given questions. Choose the sentence that best completes the
sentence. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank before each number.

A common distraction in the classroom is texting. With cellular phones a dime-a dozen, even students
can afford to get one for themselves. Young people have discovered that they dont 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 cellphone be muted or turned off so that the class can concentrate on their lessons.
Besides, whats to keep students from texting answers to examination questions?
And when a group of friends sitting together text their conversation instead of talk to each other, one
wonders if cellphones were made to advance communication instead of complicate it. Furthermore, texting
has taken the place of conversation which is personal and human.
_____38. 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. Advances in communication can, in fact, lead to a decrease in human interaction
_____39. From the tone of the passage, one can conclude that the writer is
A. enthusiastic about texting C. alarmed by the effects of texting
B. annoyed by texting D. unimpressed by technology
_____40. The inference that can be made from the last sentence in the paragraph is _______.
A. Technology will bring about diminished personal interaction.
B. Social interaction will eventually adapt to technology.
C. Centuries hereafter human beings will all be deaf and mute.
D. With prolonged use, technology will enslave people.

V. Literature
Directions: Read the text silently and answer the questions that follow. Write only the letter of the best answer
on the blank before each number.
If you are going to be leaders, there are three important things to do. First, really know yourselves and
what is going on in our country. In spite of differences, you all belong to one nation. Second, develop a sense of
commitment to the Philippines. Commitment means more than just standing up to the tune of the National
Anthem. It means contributing something to the progress and development of the Philippines no matter how
small. It means doing your work faithfully and well. It also means upholding the ideals and heritage of the
Filipino nation. Third, respect each other and work well with each other. You are going to be leaders of this
country and you are here as individuals sincerely trying to develop yourselves to the Philippines, and uphold the
ideals of freedom and democracy. As good leaders, you should be able to think for yourselves and stand on your
own feet. Be responsible, honest, hardworking, patriotic, and just.
_____41. The text says that the youth should develop themselves for future ______________.
A. emergencies B. professions C. progress D. leadership
_____42. Commitment to ones country means ________________.
A. Serving her faithfully and well C. singing the National Anthem
B. Giving military service D. becoming a leader
_____43. Filipinos should commit themselves to _____________.
A. family fame B. national progress c. personal success D. regional development
_____44. One upholds the ideals of freedom and democracy if he or she ____________.
A. explains them B. holds them up C. lives according to them D. tolerates them
VI. Writing and Composition (45-50)
Directions: Compose a simple informative text. Choose from the suggested topics. Be guided by the given topics and
rubrics.
1. What I Want to Become in the Future
2. An Announcement about a Show, Contest, Walkathon, Biking Competition, etc. (Choose only one)
Organization 2 points
Coherence 2 points
Language usage 2 points