First Quarter Examination in English 6

Questions and Answers

What is the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: Ma'am Alona Demonteverde (teach) ___ us how to solve mathematical equations?

teech

teaches (correct)

teachs

teach

Which word is compared to 'music' in the sentence: The [music] changes like prismatic glass?

prismatic glass (correct)

colors

changes

world

What is the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: Santa Rosa City (lead) ___ the STCAA competition?

leds

leads (correct)

leadses

leeds

In the phrase, Talk of your cold, what does 'at the drop of a hat' mean?

without hesitation Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct verb form to complete the sentence: Richard (bake) ___ some cakes for us?

bakes Signup and view all the answers

Which word is compared to 'lamps' in the sentence: The lowered [lamps] glow in the midnight air like mammoth orange-moths?

mammoth Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: Tristan and Mike (joins) ___ the drama club this year?

join Signup and view all the answers

In the phrase, The policemen [barked up the wrong tree], what does it imply?

accusing the wrong person Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sound device used in the sentence: 'The phone rings inside the room.'

onomatopoeia Signup and view all the answers

What sound device is represented in the phrase: 'Why do you cry, Willie? Why do you cry? Why, Willie? Why, Willie?'

alliteration Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence, 'It was cold I saw polar bears wearing jackets.', which sound device is used?

hyperbole Signup and view all the answers

Identify the type of figurative language in the sentence: 'The snow is a white blanket.'

metaphor Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct plural form of 'enemy' in the sentence: 'Asian countries are the mortal [enemy] of European country.'?

enemies Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct plural form for 'church' in: 'Two of the famous [church] in the Philippines are located in South Luzon.'

churches Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct spelling for the misspelled word in this context: 'saunny'?

sunny Signup and view all the answers

Identify the personified word in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the dark and gloomy forest.'

wind Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of EN6RC-Ia-2.3.1?

Analyzing sound devices. Signup and view all the answers

Which grammatical structure is emphasized in EN6G-Ia-2.3.1?

Pluralization of regular nouns. Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a component of the sound devices analyzed in EN6LC-Ib-2.3.6?

Hyperbole. Signup and view all the answers

Which item corresponds to analyzing figures of speech like simile and metaphor?

EN6RC-Id-6.8. Signup and view all the answers

To which percentage do the five items from each category contribute to the total?

10%. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sentence structure is addressed in EN6G-Ih-3.9?

Subject-verb agreement. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is analyzed under EN6LC-Ic-2.3.8?

Irony and hyperbole. Signup and view all the answers

What skill is emphasized in EN6F-Ia-2.9?

Self-correcting when reading. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of EN6V-Ia-12.3.1?

Infer meaning of idiomatic expressions. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'costed an arm and leg' imply about the BMW car?

It is very expensive Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Elvis has left the building' suggest about the Miss Universe pageant?

It has reached its conclusion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the content of EN6G-If-4.4.1?

Pronoun-reference agreement. Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'It takes two to tango' imply in the context of a crime?

Actions need more than one person Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a method for analyzing sound devices mentioned in the categories?

Asking the reader. Signup and view all the answers

What type of sentences does EN6G-Ie-3.6 focus on?

Clear and coherent sentences using modals. Signup and view all the answers

In the metaphor 'He is a beast', what is being compared to the protagonist?

Animalistic behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does 'noise is music to his ears' convey?

He finds pleasure in chaos Signup and view all the answers

Which skill is primarily focused on in EN6LC-Ib-2.3.6?

Analyzing sound devices including personification. Signup and view all the answers

What area focuses on grammatical structures involving plural nouns?

EN6G-Ia-2.3.1. Signup and view all the answers

In the metaphor 'Love is a growing garland', what is love being compared to?

A decorative item Signup and view all the answers

In the context of gender pronouns, which option correctly refers to Ryan?

He Signup and view all the answers

What is the modal in the sentence 'You should stop smoking because it is bad for you'?

Should Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

English 6 First Quarter Examination Overview

Examination composed of multiple choice questions covering sound devices, pluralization, spelling, personification, subject-verb agreement, similes, metaphors, pronoun usage, idiomatic expressions, and modals.

Test I: Sound Devices

Identify various sound devices:
- Onomatopoeia: words that mimic sounds
- Alliteration: repetition of consonant sounds
- Assonance: repetition of vowel sounds
- Personification: giving human traits to non-human entities
- Simile: comparison using "like" or "as"
- Metaphor: direct comparison without "like" or "as"

Test II: Pluralization

Focus on pluralizing regular nouns:
- Common regular noun transformations include adding “-s” or “-es”
- Examples: "enemy" becomes "enemies"; "church" becomes "churches"

Test III: Spelling

Identify correctly spelled words
Common phonetic patterns and common mispellings addressed

Test IV: Personification

Recognize words that are personified within sentences
Identify which objects or elements receive human traits (e.g. "the wind whispered")

Test V: Subject-Verb Agreement

Emphasize the agreement between subjects and verbs
Singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs

Test VI: Similes

Locate comparisons made using similes
Recognize word pairings that illustrate likeness (e.g. "changes like prismatic glass")

Test VII: Idiomatic Expressions

Interpret the meanings of idioms from context
Recognize usage in everyday language (e.g. "at the drop of a hat" means without hesitation)

Test VIII: Pronoun Gender Agreement

Ensure pronouns match the gender of the nouns they replace
Example: Replace "her" with "his" for a male subject.

Test IX: Modals

Identify modal verbs in sentences
Modal verbs indicate possibility, probability, necessity (e.g. "shall," "can," "should")

Table of Specification

Breakdown of objectives, number of items, placements, and percentages for each area tested:
- Sound devices and figures of speech make up significant portions of the examination
- Combine grammar, spelling, and comprehension elements for a comprehensive assessment

Answer Key

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Test your understanding of sound devices in this English 6 examination. Analyze various sentences and identify the correct sound device by choosing the appropriate answers. Perfect for students looking to solidify their knowledge in literary terms.