Phil-IRI for JHS – Teacher’s Copy

Group Screening Test

English 10

Directions: Read each selection and answer the questions that follow. Write only
the letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet.
A.
Still I Rise
By Maya Angelou

You may write me down in history

With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?

Why are you beset with gloom?
’Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,

With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?

Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling like teardrops,
Weakened by my soulful cries?

Does my haughtiness offend you?

Don't you take it awful hard?
’Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines
Diggin’ in my own backyard.

You may shoot me with your words,

You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?

Does it come as a surprise?
That I dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?
Out of the huts of history’s shame
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I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
I rise
I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear

I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

Number of words: 240

Questions written by Reden M. Juego
SOURCE: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46446/still-i-rise

1. What upsets the one addressed by the persona in the poem? (Literal)

A. the persona’s arrogance

B. the persona’s boldness
C. the persona’s rudeness
D. the persona’s weakness

2. What does trod in the first stanza mean? (Inferential)

A. bend over
B. blow over
C. step over
D. take over

3. Which of the following is implied about the persona in the poem? (Inferential)

A. The persona is a dancer.

B. The persona is a slave.
C. The persona is black.
D. The persona is rich.

4. Which of the following lines contain a figure of speech? (Inferential)

A. But still, like dust, I'll rise.

B. Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
C. Does my haughtiness offend you?
D. Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
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5. What is the general tone of the poem? (Inferential)

A. defiant
B. doubtful
C. happy
D. optimistic

6. What is the rhyming pattern evident in the first stanza? (Literal)

A. AABC
B. ABBC
C. ABCB
D. ABCA

7. To what sense do the lines “Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear, I rise” appeal
to? (Inferential)

A. sense of hearing
B. sense of sight
C. sense of smell
D. sense of touch

8. What relationship is evident between the persona speaking in the poem and the
person she is talking with? (Critical)

A. a bully to a bullied
B. a defender to an ally
C. a friend to a friend
D. a leader to a follower

9. Who are being addressed in the poem? (Critical)

A. Those who experienced being abused.

B. Those who felt extremely depressed.
C. Those who lost interest in their lives.
D. Those who were not appreciated.

10. Which of the following techniques did the author use in emphasizing the theme?
(Critical)

A. Figures of speech such as metaphors are used.

B. Rhyming patterns were used in every stanza.
C. Significant lines were repeated all throughout the poem.
D. The events are narrated using the third person point of view
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B.
Mental Health, Too

Prevention is better than cure. Mental health comprises our emotional,

psychological, and social well-being. It impacts how we feel, think, and behave every
day. Additionally, it is our capacity to make choices, form connections, and influence
the environment in which we live in. It is a fundamental human right. Furthermore, it is
essential for our socioeconomic and personal growth.

Mental health is important because it affects everything. By taking care of it, we

can be resilient and recover quickly from anything. Anyone out there can have a
miserable day, but that does not necessarily indicate that their life is horrible. The
important thing is how we handle it and sustain our mental well-being.

When our minds are in good shape, we appreciate our lives, our surroundings,
and the people that inhabit them. We can take any risks, learn new things, and
innovate. We will be better equipped to handle challenging situations in both our work
and personal life. We may experience the pain and frustration that can come from a
loved one's passing, a job loss, and other tough situations, but eventually, we are able
to move on and resume enjoying our lives.

Mental illness is common. It can happen at any age, from childhood to later in
adult lives, although most cases start at a younger age. It can have short-term or long-
term impacts. Besides this, it is also possible to experience many mental health
disorders simultaneously.

You may be more likely to have a mental disorder if you have certain risk
factors, such as: childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect, experiencing discrimination and
racism, losing someone close to you, severe or long-term stress, domestic violence,
bullying or other abuse as an adult, having a long-term physical health condition,
unemployment or losing your job, and other lifestyle factors.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), among Filipino children

aged 5 to 15, 10% to 15% are affected by mental health problems and 6.8% of Filipino
students aged 13 to 17 have attempted suicide at least once within a year before the
2015 Global School-based Student Health survey.

On the other hand, untreated mental illness can cause serious issues with
emotion, behavior, and physical health. These are some of the problems that might
arise from mental illness: Unhappiness and decreased enjoyment of life; family
conflicts; social isolation; problems with alcohol and other drugs; missed work or
school; and the worst, suicide.

To prevent this, we should make social connections, talk to someone you trust,
get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, get physical exercise, learn new skills, meditate
daily, and ask for help when needed.
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The most priceless gift that God has given us is our life. We should not waste
our lives on trivial matters. Let's also be mindful of others' concerns by being
empathetic or compassionate and following up with them as frequently as possible.
Let's work together to spread the word about this issue so that we can guard our loved
ones and families.

Number of Words: 501

Written by Justine Paul F. Alimento

11. Which of the following statements defines mental health? (Literal)

A. It enables one to create positive interpersonal relationships.

B. It is the ability to make sound decisions and form connections.
C. It is the condition of the body resulting from regular physical activity.
D. It refers to active participation in organized social organizations.

12. Which of the following pertain/s to risk factors to having a mental disorder? (Literal)

I. child abuse
II. trauma or neglect
III. learning new skill
IV. making social connections
V. experiencing discrimination
VI. losing someone close to you

A. I, II, III & IV

B. I, II, III & V
C. I, II, VI & V
D. I, II, V & VI

13. Which of the following situations is influenced by a mind in good shape?

(Inferential)

A. Being dependent on comfort food

B. Getting compliments from peers
C. Identifying de-stressing activity
D. Isolating self from social media

14. Which mental health factor is depicted in the given situation below? (Inferential)
“A person suffers from physical pain due to the months of beating done by the
spouse.”
A. child abuse
B. domestic violence
C. long-term stress
D. unemployment
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15. Which of the following completes the analogy below? (Critical)

Enough sleep: Healthy mind: ___________________ : Mental illness

A. lack of sleep
B. over-eating
C. drug abuse
D. unhealthy diet

16. What does empathetic mean in the following sentence?

Let's also be mindful of others' concerns by being empathetic or
compassionate and following up with them as frequently as possible. (Inferential)

A. appreciative
B. encouraging
C. responsible
D. understanding

17. Which of the following is true based on the text? (Critical)

A. Untreated mental illness causes serious issues with emotion and physical
health.
B. It is also impossible to experience many mental health disorders
simultaneously.
C. Increased enjoyment of life and closed family ties arise from one’s mental
illness.
D. Mental wellness is achieved from family conflicts, social isolation, and
discrimination.

18. What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the text? (Critical)

A. to call for action about the issue of mental health

B. to further explain the issue about mental health
C. to provide conclusions about mental health
D. to summarize the article about mental health

19. How did the writer organize the ideas about mental health? (Critical)

A. by describing steps on how to take care of mental health

B. by enumerating examples of the effect of mental disorder
C. by listing important information about mental health
D. by providing suggestions on how to address mental health issues

20. What is the general tone of the article? (Inferential)

A. anxious- worried about the issue

B. didactic- intends to teach about the issue
C. sad- expressing grief about the issue
D. serious- treats the issue seriously
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C.
Arachne
From Greek Mythology
In the kingdom of Lydia (an ancient area of Anatolia, which is in modern-day
Turkey) there lived a girl, named Arachne. She was very good at weaving, and her
reputation for embroidery soon spread. Athena, the goddess of (among many other
things) spinners and embroiderers, was considered by many to have been Arachne’s
tutor, but Arachne refused to give the goddess any credit for having taught her how to
weave so beautifully.
Indeed, so sure of her own weaving abilities was she, that Arachne even boldly
challenged Athena to a weaving contest. Athena turned up in disguise as an old
woman, advising the young weaver to be more modest about her achievements.
Arachne was scornful, so Athena – angered by the girl’s arrogance – revealed her true
identity and accepted the challenge Arachne had proposed.
The two competitors chose the subject of their tapestries with care: while
Athena showed the twelve Olympian gods in hers, she wove in a little detail in each of
the four corners, showing what happens to uppity mortals who think they can defy the
gods. Conversely, Arachne depicted the most outrageous things the gods had got up
to – in particular, Zeus’ track record in ‘seducing’ or abducting young maidens to satisfy
his own lust.
Arachne’s work was perfect, and Athena had to admit it. But, being a goddess,
she didn’t have to like it. What’s the use of being a deity if you can’t throw your weight
about from time to time? So, Athena tore up Arachne’s beautiful work and struck her
down. Arachne was so downcast by this, that she hanged herself.
Athena was vindictive and refused to give Arachne peace in death. So, she
turned the dead girl into a spider, so that she would be doomed to weave and spin for
all time.
Number of Words: 299
Written by Jovie R. Cruz

21. “Athena – angered by the girl’s arrogance – revealed her true identity.” Which of
the following words found in Paragraph 2 is the opposite of the underlined word?
(Literal)
A. bold
B. disguise
C. modest
D. scornful
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22. What does Arachne’s weaving show? (Inferential)

A. abuses made by the gods
B. naughtiness of the gods
C. rudeness of the gods
D. weaknesses of the gods

23. What does the selection intend to accomplish? (Critical)

A. To explain a natural phenomenon
B. To narrate the origin of something
C. To teach an important lesson
D. To tell an exaggerated story

24. Why did Athena become angry with Arachne? (Inferential)

A. Arachne was a great weaver of a tapestry.
B. Arachne’s beauty is beyond compare.
C. Arachne’s creations are better than hers.
D. Arachne’s works are expensive and rare.

25. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Arachne? (Inferential)

A. Confident. She believed that she could defeat Athena at weaving.

B. Disobedient. She did not follow Athena’s advice to be humble.
C. Talented. She was exceptionally good at weaving beautiful tapestries.
D. Ungrateful. She was not thankful to Athena for teaching her to weave.

26. Which of the following is similar in purpose to this selection? (Inferential)

A. Fable
B. Folktale
C. Legend
D. Parable

27. Which of the following best describes the theme? (Critical)

A. acceptance, anger, pride
B. humility, obedience, power
C. pride, humility, power
D. vengeance, anger, pride

28. Which of the following is implied about the Greek gods and goddesses? (Critical)

A. They are immortal and possess powers.

B. They are immortal but very emotional.
C. They assert their power over humans.
D. They feel superior over human beings.
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29. What does the selection intend to accomplish? (Critical)

A. To explain a natural phenomenon
B. To narrate the origin of something
C. To teach an important lesson
D. To tell an exaggerated story

30. Which of the following does NOT apply to the selection? (Critical)

A. All our talents are given to us by God.

B. Better to be humble than to be talented.
C. We should be humble even in victory.
D. We should know how to accept defeat.

D.

Questions written by Cherrilyn T. Nabor

Source: www.da.gov.ph

31. Which of the following is NOT a key strategy for Industrialization? (Literal)

A. Agri Industrial Business Corridors

B. Export Development and Promotion
C. Logistics & Marketing Support
D. Technology and Innovation
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32. Which among the pillars does strategic communications belong to? (Literal)

A. Consolidation
B. Industrialization
C. Modernization
D. Professionalization

33. Modernization is considered as one of the pillars of OneDA Reform Agenda. Which
of the following statements best describes modernization? (Inferential)

A. championing high value crops with vast export potential

B. employing both traditional and modern online channels
C. monitoring crop production through digital data bases
D. strengthening technology-driven procurement system

34. Who will be the direct beneficiaries of the reform agenda? (Inferential)

A. drivers B. farmers C. hunters D. sellers

35. What is the infographic all about? (Inferential)

A. ease of doing agri business

B. life of farmers and fisherfolk
C. modernization of the farming sector
D. programs and projects for agriculture

36. What does this phrase mean, “together with partners”? (Critical)

A. cooperating with private companies

B. finding business partners
C. uniting as one in doing agri business
D. working with farmers and fisherfolks

37. Which of the following could be a consequence of the statement,

“a food-secure and resilient Philippines with empowered and prosperous farmers and
fisherfolks”? (Critical)

A. Filipino families having enough food to eat

B. Healthier Filipino families, fishermen, and farmers
C. Lots of opportunities in farming and fishing activities
D. More hardworking Filipino farmers and fishermen
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38. What is the purpose of the Department of Agriculture for creating the infographic?
(Critical)

A. To argue that agricultural industry should be a top priority

B. To communicate the strategic plans and action of the Department
C. To explain the accomplishments of the previous administration
D. To persuade the readers to support the local farmers

39. How were the topics arranged in the infographic? (Critical)

A. chronologically
B. logically
C. randomly
D. structurally

40. Which of the following best describes the infographic? (Critical)

A. The information are authentic.

B. The information are complete.
C. The information are relevant.
D. The information are updated.