JOROAN HIGH SCHOOL

Joroan, Tiwi, Albay

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ENGLISH 9

SY 2021-2022

Name: ___________________________________ Grade & Section: _________________ Date: ______________

I. Multiple Choice. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the following sentences. Write your
answer on the space provided.
______ 1. We are not completely sure but Cindy __________ come back tomorrow.
a. Need to b. may c. ought to d. can
______ 2. When I was a child, in the summer afternoons we __________ play in the streets with boys and girls in the
neighborhood.
a. Won’t b. must c. would d. may
______ 3. __________ I have some more wine please?
a. Can b. needn’t c. won’t d. haven’t
______ 4. I __________ believe my eyes. Is George the one who is standing there?
a. couldn’t b. mustn’t c. can’t d. shouldn’t
______ 5. I __________ rather you checked my exercise before giving it to the teacher.
a. Would b. should c. ought d. might
______ 6. Sara’s daughter __________ write perfectly when she was seven.
a. might b. could c. mustn’t d. have to
______ 7. He __________ have studied more for the final exam and spend less time playing the computer.
a. Would b. should c. have to d. can
______ 8. They be the richest person in the village. He's just bought tun luxurious cars
a. May not b. ought c. must d. should
______ 9. _______ I use your mobile phone? It's an emergency.
a. Must b. may c. should d. can
______ 10. In many schools of England students wear uniforms. It is compulsory.
a. Should b. must c. may d. have to
______ 11. I ______ let you know when I have more information about the matter.
a. Would b. will c. can’t d. should
______ 12. The worst _____________ have happened, but fortunately everybody came back safe and sound.
a. Ought to b. might c. can’t d. will
______ 13. The frozen style is “frozen” in time and remains unchanged. This mostly occurs in __________.
a. Debates b. Formal gathering c. Ceremonies d. Meetings
______ 14. Which of the following situations require a frozen style?
a. Talking to a superior b. Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
c. Reading a court order d. Delivering a speech at the senate
______ 15. Which of the following is an example of frozen speech style?
a. Panatang Makabayan b. The President’s Sona c. A commencement speech d. Opening
remarks
______ 16. Which of the following qualities apply to frozen style only?
a. Speech style where formal English is used
b. The standard of correctness in this type is high
c. It does not allow ellipsis, contractions, qualifying modal adverbs, and subjectivity markers
d. Cold form of communication meant to discourage someone from participating
______ 17. What is the main difference between the formal and frozen speech style?
a. Formal style is much more restricted.
b. Formal style is used for group interactions.
c. Frozen style is used for ceremonies while formal style is used for presentations.
d. Frozen style has a facilitator.
______ 18. Plot is the__________element that shows the arrangement of__________ and actions within a story.
a. Arrangement/events b. Arrangement/ conflicts c. Arrangement/ actions d. Arrangement/
characters
______ 19. Which figurative language is used to make comparisons between unrelated things or ideas?
a. Idiom b. Simile c. Metaphor d. Proverb
______ 20. A literary device in which their figurative meanings are mostly known within a particular language, culture,
or group of people.
a. Idiom b. Simile c. Metaphor d. Proverb
______ 21. It is a short, commonplace saying that is universally understood in today’s language and used to express
general truths.
a. Idiom b. Simile c. Metaphor d. Proverb
______ 22. A very common figure of speech that uses the words “like” and “as” to compare two things that are not
related by definition.
a. Idiom b. Simile c. Metaphor d. Proverb
______ 23. In this form of poetic imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of sight by describing something the
speaker or narrator of the poem sees.
A. Auditory Imagery B. Visual Imagery C. Olfactory Imagery D. Gustatory Imagery
______ 24. In this form of poetic imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of smell by describing something the
speaker of the poem inhales.
A. Auditory Imagery B. Visual Imagery C. Olfactory Imagery D. Gustatory Imagery
______ 25. This form of poetic imagery appeals to the reader’s sense of hearing or sound.
A. Auditory Imagery B. Visual Imagery C. Olfactory Imagery D. Gustatory Imagery
______ 26. In this form of poetic imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of taste by describing something the
speaker or narrator of the poem tastes.
A. Auditory Imagery B. Visual Imagery C. Olfactory Imagery D. Gustatory Imagery
______ 27. What is the central theme of the story “Thank You Ma’am?
A. Power of trust B. Self-respect C. Kindness D. Forgiveness
______ 28. The sun was bright and the sky was clear. Joan jogged down the path with Rex at her side and smiled about
last night’s victory. The tone of this passage can be best described as __________.
a. cheerful b. mundane c. wistful d. gloomy
______ 29. If an author has no emotion regarding the story he is telling, his tone can be described as
a. playful b. objective c. ironic d. mysterious
______ 30. Read the poem “A Birthday” by Christina Rossetti and and identify its tone.
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit;
My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon (peaceful) sea;
My heart is gladder than all these Because my love is come to me.
a. sorrow b. happiness c. excitement d. nervousness
______ 31. Which of the following is not a purpose of presenting prose speech?
a. to entertain b. to persuade c. to inform d. to trade
______ 32. How will you determine if the purpose of the speech is informative?
A. When the topic deals with the general disposition toward something which is good or bad.
B. When the topic deals with one’s achievement in show business.
C. When the topic deals with ceremonial speech.
D. When the topic focus on objects, people, events, concepts, processes, or issues.
______ 33. The fundamental goal of ___________ speech is audience enjoyment from funny to serious topics.
a. entertainment b. informative c. persuasive d. demonstrate
______ 34. Which of the following topics aims to persuade the audience?
A. teacher telling students about earthquakes
B. How to create a Vlog account
C. Improve your health through better eating
D. Excuses for any occasion
______ 35. Tone and mood is almost similar, the only difference is ______.
A. Tone refers to action while mood refers to feeling
B. Tone refers to action while mood refers to the attitude.
C. Tone refers to the feeling of audience while mood is their mindset
D. Tone is the attitude of the speaker toward the subject while mood is the emotion of the
audience created by the speaker.
______36. It is an idea that leads to poor and unfair judgement for it could be positive one in favor of a certain person
and negative for the other one.
A. fallacy B. opinion C. bias D. fact
______ 37. It is an idea which is believed to be true, yet it is false due to incorrect information.
A. bias B. fact C. opinion D. fallacy
______ 38. It is an idea or statement which only comes from someone’s feelings.
A. fallacy B. opinion C. bias D. fact
______ 39. Marsha shared and posted a certain image on Facebook which is against the company she was working
before. Some of her friends told her to delete what she had shared because it was not true.
A. opinion B. fact C. fallacy D. bias
______ 40. Angelo is a radio broadcaster. He received a complaint against a certain firm in the city. He called the
attention of that certain firm by mocking them without any consultation with regards to the issue.
A. fact B. bias C. opinion D. fallacy
______ 41. The TV reporter reported the real scenario of the society with complete evidence like data and records.
A. opinion B. fallacy C. bias D. fact
______ 42. Kent took a picture of a policeman who tried to push the demonstrator. He deleted the picture of a
demonstrator who hit the policeman badly.
A. bias B. opinion C. fact D. fallacy
______ 43. I can’t get a connection on my phone. _____ I borrow yours?
A. can B. must C. should D. would
______ 44. You want to excuse yourself to answer the call from your phone. What will you say?
A. may I go out B. must I go out C. will I go out D. would I go out
______ 45. There's a lot noise coming from outside. ______ I close the window?
A. could B. should C. must D. would

______ 46. Did they tell you that you _____ come into this area. It's restricted to staff only.
A. can't B. should have to C. don’t have to D. would have to
______ 47. Why it is important to have dream in our life?
a. to teach us lesson
b. b. to enlighten our life
c. c. to guide us on the right track
d. d. to encourage us to be happier.
______ 48. What are the common basis for racism as observed in our society.
A. Color B. Gender C. Religion D. All of the above
______ 49. A situation that occurs when one person is treated less favorably than another because of his or her race.
A. Drug Court B. Incapacitation C. General Deterrence D. Racial Discrimination
______ 50. The act or process of restoring something to its original state of being.
A. Specific Deterrence. B. Rehabilitation C. Severity D. Drug Court

Prepared by:

LOU-ANN B. GERMAN
English 9 Subject Teacher

Checked:

MILAGROS B. CANTES
Subject Chairman

Noted:

LOURDES B. COLASI
School Principal