Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION XIII – CARAGA
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF SURIGAO CITY
M. Ortiz Street, Washington, Surigao City

2ND Quarter Examinations in English 9

SY 2023-2024
Name: Score:
Grade & Section: Date:
Test I On Making Connections
A. Directions: Read and analyze whether the texts that follow shows text-to-
text connection, text-to-self connection, or text-to-world connection. Write the
letters of your answers on the space provided.
1. After reading the stories, “Jabari Jumps” and “The Thing Lou Couldn’t
Do”, Jose realized that both the main characters of these stories must
find courage within themselves to conquer their fears. And they both did.
What type of connection is presented in the text?
A. Text-to-self C. Text-to-world
B. Text-to-text D. No connection
2. Marissa just finished reading the book about Jose Rizal and she recounted
how she also struggled in her life to achieve her current status as a peace
ambassadress.
What type of connection is presented in the text?
A. Text-to-self C. Text-to-world
B. Text-to-text D. No connection
3. This story makes me think about how we were all stuck the house during
2020. The pandemic got really bad and started to affect all our
communities. Just like how the environment affected all over the world.
What type of connection is presented in the text?
A. Text-to-self C. Text-to-world
B. Text-to-text D. No connection

4. I read another book about spiders that explained that spiders have venom
and in this book, I am learning about the top 10 dangerous spiders of the
world.
What type of connection is presented in the text?
A. Text-to-self C. Text-to-world
B. Text-to-text D. No connection
5. I saw on the news about how water pollution was affecting marine animals,
and in this book I am learning about why pollution can make a marine
animal sick.
What type of connection is presented in the text?
A. Text-to-self C. Text-to-world
B. Text-to-text D. No connection
Test II On Social Issues
A. Directions: Identify what is being asked in the following sentences. Write
the letters of your answers on the space provided before each number.
6. What refers to the state or condition in which people or communities lack
the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living?
A. human trafficking C. malnutrition
B. hunger D. poverty
7. What refers to the pregnancy in a female adolescent or young adult under the age
of 20. This includes those who are legally considered adults in their country?
A. adolescent pregnancy C. multiple pregnancy
B. high-risk pregnancy D. unwanted pregnancy
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 8. What type of discrimination is shown by the example below?
Overlooking someone for employment because they are single or divorced,
denying a person access to a service or opportunity because of who they are
married to, and refusing to rent a flat to a de facto couple because they are not
married are all examples of this discrimination.
A. gender C. pregnancy
B. marital status D. sexual orientation
9. What type of discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of a person
because of how they look?
A. age C. disability
B. appearance D. racial
10. What refers to a preconceived, unfair judgement toward a person, group,
or identity and is formed without sufficient evidence or reason?
A. bias C. prejudice
B. discrimination D. stereotyping
B. Directions: Read and analyze the following situations and identify what
type of discrimination is being presented. Write your answers on the
space provided before each number.
11. Lena makes a reservation over the phone for a vacation cottage during the
first week of June. They claim that it can be rented. She describes her
borderline personality disorder in detail. Later, the business informs her that
she cannot rent the cottage. The same day, Zelda, a friend of hers without any
mental health issues, calls the same business and is given permission to
reserve the cottage for the first week of June.
What type of discrimination is being presented by the situation?
A. disability C. marital status
B. gender D. sexual orientation
12. A man in his late 40s tried applying for a job in a famous fast-food
restaurant. He was told that they have no vacancies because it was already
filled in a few days ago. After a week when he visited the same restaurant to
eat, he was surprised to see a queue of applicants for the same vacant
position he applied for.
What type of discrimination is being presented by the situation?
A. age C. marital status
B. disability D. sexual orientation
13. A teacher ridicules a pupil for wearing a headscarf.
What type of discrimination is being presented by the situation?
A. appearance C. gender
B. disability D. religious
14. A factory demands that all employees must be over a certain height.
What type of discrimination is being presented by the situation?
A. appearance C. employment
B. disability D. gender
15. An employer terminates a trial employment period when the employee
informs the employer that she is pregnant.
What type of discrimination is being presented by the situation?
A. employment C. pregnancy
B. gender D. sexual orientation

C. Directions: Read the poem below and answer the questions that
follow. Choose only the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided.
16. What does the author mean by “sands of time”?
A. The years that have passed by
B. The years that are still coming
C. The years that we are counting
D. The present time that we are hav

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17. What has happened to the crystal-clear
waters of the ocean?
Warned
By Sylvia Stults
A. The crystal-clear waters have turned gleamed.
B. The crystal-clear waters have turned sandy.
The sands of time have rendered fear
C. The crystal-clear waters have turned Blue skies on high no longer clear
blue and abundant. Stars were bright whence they came
D. The crystal-clear waters have turned Now dimmed, obscured, pollution’s haze
brown and polluted.
18. What does the poet ask us to plant? Crystal clear our waters gleamed
A. to plant goodness
Fish abundant, rivers streamed
B. to plant better seed Ocean floors sandy white
C. to plant fruit bearing trees Now littered, brown, pollution’s plight
D. to plant care for the environment
19. What does the author mean by the Trees towered high above
“fatal day”? Trunks baring professed love
A. The day will come when we face death. Birds chirping from sites unseen
B. The day will come when we will all Gone, paper joined pollution’s team
realized our mistakes.
C. The day will come when we will all suffer One can’t blame pollution alone
from flood and calamities. As they say, you reap what you’ve sown
D. The day will come when we will be So let us plant a better seed
deprived of all the resources that our Tear out old roots, cultivate, weed
Mother Nature has bestowed upon us.
20. How does the poet bring out the Protect what has been given for free
truth of the proverb, “you reap what you sow”? Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees
A. By providing examples of how bountiful nature is For once they’re gone, don’t you say
B. By describing the beauty and Consider yourself warned of that fatal day
abundance of nature for all of us to
consume
C. By pointing out the flaws of humanity despite the provision of nature for us
D. By drawing a vivid picture of the status of our environment today due to the
abuses it receives from us and now we are facing the consequences of our
actions
D. Directions: Read and analyze the short passages below. Answer the
questions that follow. Choose only the letter that corresponds to your
answer on the space provided.
For item no. 21.

Light pollution is a growing problem worldwide. Like other forms of pollution, light
pollution degrades the quality of the environment. Where it was once possible to look up at the
night sky and see thousands of twinkling stars in the inky blackness, one now sees little more
than the yellow glare of urban sky-glow. When we lose the ability to connect visually with the
vastness of the universe by looking up at the night sky, we lose our connection with something
profoundly important to the human spirit, our sense of wonder.
21. The passage implies that the most serious damage done by light pollution
is to our what?
A. artistic appreciation. C. sense of physical well-being.
B. cultural advancement. D. spiritual selves.
For item no. 22

Worldwide illiteracy rates have consistently declined in the last few decades. One of
the major reasons for this decline is the sharp increase of literacy rates among young women,
which is a result of specific campaigns designed to increase educational opportunities for girls.
However, there are still an estimated 771 million illiterate adults in the world, about two-thirds
of who are women.

22. Based on the passage, the author would tend to agree with which of the
following statements?
A. Men and women should have equal access to education.
B. Males have a greater need for higher education than women.
C. Worldwide, women need medical care more than the ability to read.
D. It has been proven that women with increased education have fewer children.

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For items no. 23-25
Childhood friends? 23. “What social issue or concern
-Kk did the speaker experience?
Their words were as sharp as knives A. discrimination
Not hurting my body, but my soul B. injustice
How I wish I can forget C. physical bullying
Those memories of childhood. D. verbal bullying

24. What does the line, “their words were sharp as knives” imply?
A. The speaker was hurt.
B. The speaker never forgets.
C. The speaker’s life was threatened.
D. The speaker’s friends were bringing knife.
25. What best describes the speaker’s childhood memories?
A. horrifying B. melancholic C. painful D. scary

Test III On VUCA World

Directions: Read and analyze the sentences that follow and identify whether
they present the VUCA. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write only the
letter of your choice on the space provided.
VUCA means volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous.
Volatile change is rapid and unpredictable in its nature and extent
Uncertain the present is unclear and the future is uncertain
Complex many different, interconnected factors come into play, with the potential
to cause chaos and confusion
Ambiguous there is lack of clarity or awareness about situations
26. “The government understands the many causes of terrorism,
but not exactly when and how the terrorist will spur attacks.”
Which idea is best expressed by the sentence above?
A. Volatile B. Uncertain C. Complex D. Ambiguous
27. “Many health experts are not sure the main cause of the COVID-19.”
Which idea is best expressed by the sentence above?
A. Volatile B. Uncertain C. Complex D. Ambiguous
28. “More than 100 vaccine candidates are in various stages of
development and testing.”
Which idea is best expressed by the sentence above?
A. Volatile B. Uncertain C. Complex D. Ambiguous
29. “If a man possesses feminine qualities or a female possesses
masculine Qualities, then they might be portrayed as either gay or
lesbian.”
Which idea is best expressed by the sentence above?
A. Volatile B. Uncertain C. Complex D. Ambiguous
30. “Gone are the days of buying oversized VHS tapes to watch movies and
listen to music. Today, modern people rely heavily on smart devices for
mobile entertainment. Thus, most people find it necessary to buy gadgets.”
Which idea is best expressed by the sentence above?
A. Volatile B. Uncertain C. Complex D. Ambiguous
Test IV On Elements of a Short Story
A. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write only the letter of
your choice on the space provided.
31. What refers to the sequence of events within a story: a description of what
happens and why it happens?
A. Character B. Conflict C. Plot D. Setting
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 32. What element of a short story refers to the location of the action where
an author should describe the environment or surroundings of the story
in such detail that the reader feels that he or she can picture the scene?
A. Character B. Conflict C. Plot D. Setting
33. Which element refers to a person, or sometimes an animal, who takes
part in the action of a short story or other literary work?
A. Character B. Conflict C. Setting D. Theme
34. Which element refers to the meaning behind events and characters’
actions in a story?
A. Character B. Conflict C. Setting D. Theme
35. Which element refers to any of the problems that a character
encounters in a story?
A. Character B. Conflict C. Setting D. Theme
B. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write only the letter of
your choice on the space provided.
36. “An old woman wishes to reconnect with her family but is slowly
losing her memory.”
Which type of conflict is presented by the sentence above?
A. man vs man C. man vs nature
B. man vs society D. man vs self
37. “A Franciscan missionary attempts to Christianize the indigenous
peoples of the New World.”
Which type of conflict is presented by the sentence above?
A. man vs man C. man vs nature
B. man vs society D. man vs self
38. John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the song, “In My Life”:
“There are places I'll remember All my life, though some have changed Some
forever, not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places had
their moments. With lovers and friends, I still can recall Some are dead and some
are living In my life, I've loved them all.”
From what point of view is this song being told?
A. First person C. Third person
B. Second person D. Omniscient
39. Which is NOT a function of dialogue in a drama?
A. to advance the plot
B. to establish setting
C. to introduce the writer
D. to reveal the character
40. Which describes the individual characteristics and qualities that make
characters from books, stories, movies, plays, and other art forms come
to life for readers?
A. character trait C. character attitude
B. character values D. character behavior
C. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write only the letter of
your choice on the space provided.
41. “We agreed that night that we would meet here again in twenty years. We
thought that in twenty years we would know what kind of men we were,
and what future waited for us.” This statement indicates what trait?
A. Honesty B. Patience C. Perseverance D. Loyalty
42. “The woman did not watch the boy to see if he was going to run now, nor
did she watch her purse which she left behind her on the daybed.”
What character trait is being shown by the woman in this statement?
A. Charitable B. Honesty C. Trusting D. Trustworthy
43. “I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage
man or the president of the university.” ― Albert Einstein
What character trait is being shown in this statement?
A. Caring B. Hospitable C. Polite D. Respectful

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 44. “Javier was shopping at the grocery store for some olives. He needed a lot
of olives, so he grabbed the large jar off of the shelf. Then he noticed the price. The large
jar contained 20 oz. of olives and it cost P319.00. He looked at the small jar of olives. It
contained 10 oz. of olives and cost P149.00. Javier put the large jar back and purchased
two small jars of olives.”
What character trait does Javier demonstrate?
A. Conscientious B. Extravagant C. Intelligent D. Reliable
45. “David found a wallet on the ground. He opened the wallet and saw an
old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house and
returned it to her.”
What character trait does David demonstrate?
A. Extravagant B. Honest C. Intelligent D. Reliable
Test IV On Resilient Filipino Values
A. Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Identify what
Filipino value is being portrayed in each situation below. Choose the
letter of the correct answer. Write only the letter of your choice on the
space provided.
46. Despite being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, Aling Lina still
thinks that good things await her in the coming days. She grasps her
hands together, closed her eyes, and bowed her head down. What Filipino
value is shown in this situation?
A. Cheerfulness B. Faith C. Optimism D. Positivism
47. A child kisses the hand of her grandmother and grandfather when they arrive
home.
What Filipino trait is shown in this situation?
A. Honesty B. Industriousness C. Love for elders D. Respect
48. Juan’s mother is preparing food for their visitors. What Filipino trait is
shown in this situation?
A. Gratuitous B. Hospitality C. Love for elders D. respect
B. Directions: Analyze each picture below and identify what Filipino
value is being shown. Write the letter of the correct answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
49. What resilient Filipino value is being shown
in the picture on the right?
A. Courage C. Honesty
B. Gratefulness D. Helpfulness
50. What resilient Filipino value is being shown
in the picture on the right?
A. Gratefulness C. Politeness
B. Industriousness D. Unity

End of Test. Congratulations!

"Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself."

--William
Shakespeare

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 TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2 nd QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 9
SY 2023 – 2024

No. of % Number Lower Order Moderate Order Higher Order

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING days of Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Thinking Skills
COMPETENCIES based Items (EASY) (Average) (Difficult)
on LC (60%) (30%) (10%)
Codes Item Placement
Rememberi Understan Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
ng ding
1 20 50% 25
Make connections between texts to particular
1,2,3,4,5, 7,8,9,10, 13,14,15, 19,20,21,
social issues, concerns, or dispositions in real 23,24 25
6 11,12 16,17,18 22
life

2 Analyze literature as a means of understanding 20 50% 25

26,27,28, 32,33,34, 38,39,40, 44,45,46,
unchanging values in the VUCA (volatile, 48 49,50
29,30,31 35,36,37 41,42,43 47
uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world
TOTAL 40 100% 50 15 15 7 8 3 3
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XIII – CARAGA
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF SURIGAO CITY
M. Ortiz Street, Washington, Surigao City

2ND Quarter Examinations in English 9

SY 2023-2024

Key Answers
1 B 11 A 21 D 31 C 41 D
2 A 12 A 22 A 32 D 42 C
3 C 13 A 23 D 33 A 43 D
4 B 14 C 24 A 34 D 44 C
5 B 15 C 25 C 35 B 45 B
6 D 16 A 26 B 36 D 46 B
7 A 17 D 27 C 37 B 47 D
8 B 18 B 28 B 38 A 48 B
9 B 19 D 29 D 39 C 49 C
10 C 20 D 30 A 40 A 50 D

Prepared by: Reviewed & Checked by:

Jay-ar C. Silva, SST-1 Lizel Diez-Obenza, MT-1

Teacher-I Teacher III