Notre Dame of Midsayap College
Integrated Basic Education
English 9 3rd Periodical Examination
A.Y. 2023=2024
Mr. Zebulun G. Echevarria,LPT –Subject Teacher
Name:______________________________________________________________________
Grade and Section:____________________________________________________________
I. Read each sentence carefully, underline the gerund phrase in the sentence, and determine
its function as a subject, direct object, or object of a preposition. Write your answer next to
each sentence.
1. Swimming in the lake is her favorite summer activity.
2. He enjoys playing basketball with his friends.
3. She is interested in learning new languages.
4. They spent the afternoon hiking through the mountains.
5. Our team won the game by practicing diligently every day.
6. Reading books is her favorite pastime.
7. He has a talent for playing the piano.
8. She dreams of traveling around the world.
9. They have a passion for cooking delicious meals.
10. Writing poetry allows her to express her emotions.
11. He succeeded in his career by working hard and never giving up.
12. She found joy in helping others in need.
13. Skiing down the slope requires skill and balance.
14. She apologized for arriving late to the party.
15. They celebrated their anniversary by going out to dinner and dancing.
II. Identification. Write your answers after the sentences/questions.
1. Which author, known as the "Father of English Literature," lived during the medieval period in
England?
2. He was an American humorist and columnist, and author best known for his witty and satirical
writings?
3. Who was the first poet laureate appointed by King James I of England?
4. She was told by almost everyone that she would never amount to anything mostly because she
was black, but she did not believe it.
5. Which English poet became blind later in life?
6. Who was the American novelist famous for exploring themes of sin and guilt, and the
complexities of human nature in his works?
7. Who is the English playwright is widely regarded as the greatest dramatist of all time?
8. Who delivered the famous "Gettysburg Address" during the Civil War?
9. He started the literary world with his unconventional poetic style, which is now called free verse.
10. He often used his works to comment on the social and political issues of his time, including
racism.
III. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What is the title of the collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer?
a) The Canterbury Tales
b) The Divine Comedy
c) Beowulf
d) The Odyssey
2. Where did Edwin Markham grow up and what themes did his poetry often address?
a) He grew up in the city and wrote about nature and romanticism.
b) He grew up on a ranch and his poetry addressed themes of labor, social justice, and the
human condition.
c) He grew up in a coastal town and wrote about maritime adventures.
d) He grew up in the suburbs and focused on themes of wealth and luxury.
3. What was Llewelyn Powys known for among his brothers?
a) Being the most intellectual
b) Being the most serious
c) Being the most cheerful and at ease with existence
d) Being the most adventurous
4. What was Mark Van Doren widely known as during his teaching career?
a) The Scholarly Professor
b) The Visionary Educator
c) The Mystic Teacher
d) The Intellectual Mentor
5. Which poem by John Milton reflects on his own experience of blindness?
a) Paradise Lost
b) Lycidas
c) L'Allegro
d) On His Blindness
6. What is the title of Alexander Pope's mock-heroic poem?
a) The Rape of Europa
b) The Rape of the Lock
c) The Rape of Persephone
d) The Rape of Helen
7. What was the reason for Percy Bysshe Shelley expulsion from Oxford University?
a) Plagiarism
b) Theft
c) Advocating atheism
d) Failing grades
8. Which of William Wordsworth's poems is also known as "Daffodils"?
a) Tintern Abbey
b) The Prelude
c) I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
d) Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey
9. Which poem by Thomas Gray reflects on the lives of humble villagers and the passage of
time?
a) Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard
b) Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College
c) The Bard
d) An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog
10. What is the metaphorical significance of the "bar" in Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem "Crossing
the Bar"?
a) A barrier between two lovers
b) A sand bar representing the boundary between life and death
c) A hurdle to overcome in life's journey
d) A prison bar symbolizing confinement
11. Which of Charles Dickens's novels follows the adventures of Mr. Pickwick and his fellow club
members?
a) Oliver Twist
b) David Copperfield
c) Great Expectations
d) The Pickwick Papers
12. Why did Rupert Brooke never reach his destination in the Dardanelles?
a) He was captured by enemy forces.
b) He fell ill and died of blood poisoning.
c) His ship sank before reaching the destination.
d) He decided to abandon the journey and return home.
13. What is Stephen Spender's perspective on poetry?
a) He views poetry as a form of escapism.
b) He believes poetry should offer a satirical view of life.
c) He thinks poetry should provide an example of acceptance and understanding.
d) He sees poetry as a means to evade reality.
14. What hymn did Eleanor Farjeon write the lyrics for?
a) Amazing Grace
b) Morning Has Broken
c) How Great Thou Art
d) Abide with Me
15. What was the profession of William Golding, the author of "Lord of the Flies"?
a) Teacher
b) Soldier
c) Lawyer
d) Doctor
16. How is Captain John Smith described as a writer?
a) He was a cautious observer who expressed himself with subtlety.
b) He was known for his poetic and metaphorical language.
c) He was a sharp-eyed observer who expressed himself forcefully and clearly.
d) He wrote with the intent to confuse and mislead his readers.
17. Apart from being a writer, what other roles did Benjamin Franklin play in society?
a) Diplomat and inventor
b) Soldier and artist
c) business man and musician
d) Explorer and philosopher
18. Which of Philip Freneau's poems vividly describes the suffering of American prisoners of war
during the Revolutionary War?
a) The Liberty Bell
b) The Patriot's Lament
c) The British Prison Ship
d) The Sons of Liberty
19. Under what pseudonym did Washington Irving gain widespread recognition for his satirical
essays and sketches?
a) Johnathan Oldstyle
b) Rip Van Winkle
c) Ichabod Crane
d) Sleepy Hollow
20. Which poem by William Cullen Bryant reflects on the thoughts on death?
a) To a Waterfowl
b) Thanatopsis
c) To a Fringed Gentian
d) The Death of the Flowers
IV. Read the following sentences and underline the relative pronouns.
1. The movie that I saw yesterday was very interesting.
2. My sister, whom I admire, is leaving for Harvard University
3. The boy who got injured came back to attend classes.
4. The lady whose cat died was very sad.
5. Ramon has a problem with people who are too extroverted.
6. We saw the pastor in the market whom we spoke to earlier.
7. I have a favourite cafe which serves the best cold coffee.
8. I know a person who has never come out of his room.
9. Can you show me the road which leads to the bus stand?
10. The song, which was sung by Lani Misaslucha, is still my favourite song.
