Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PAMPANGA
MATATAG HIGH SCHOOL
Matatag, Maligaya, Pampanga

FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH GRADE 7

S.Y. 2024-2025

Name: ______________________________ Score: _______________

Grade and Section: ____________________ Date: ________________

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. What is poetry?
A. a story written about the life of someone famous
B. type of writing that is always about love and nature.
C. always a long make-believe story, that has fictional characters
D. writing pieces with rhythm and often rhyme, figurative language and vivid
descriptions

2. A simile is _______________
A. a happy facial expression
B. giving an object human trait
C. a comparison using “like” or “as”
D. the same sounds at the ends of words

3. How many lines does a couplet have?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

4. Which is an example of alliteration?

A. Mike like his new bike.
B. Daryl gargled the mouthwash.
 C. His tender heir might bear his memory.
D. The curious cat crept towards the mouse hole.

5. “Snap, crackle, pop” are examples of?

A. Personification C. Hyperbole
B. Onomatopoeia D. Idiom

6. What type of poem is known for its humorous and often nonsensical content?
A. Cinquain C. Haiku
B. Diamante D. Limericks

7. The term used for poems that use just one rhyme throughout the entire poem, as in
AAAA.
A. couplet C. monorhyme
B. chain rhyme D. alternate rhyme

8. How does biographical context help in interpreting a poem?

A. It analyzes the poem's use of language and imagery.
B. It explains the historical events mentioned in the poem.
C. It reveals the cultural influences on the poem's themes.
D. It provides insights into the poet's intentions and motivations.

9. What is the primary focus of structural context in poetry?

A. The poet's personal life and experiences.
B. The poem's organization, form, and elements.
C. The socio-cultural factors influencing the poem.
D. The historical period in which the poem was written.

10. “The color white represents purity.” The color white is an example of?
A. Allusion C. Hyperbole
B. Onomatopoeia D. Symbolism

11. The sweetest fragrant of sampaguita brings memories of my life in Quiapo. To what
sense this statement appeals?
 A. auditory C. tactile
B. olfactory D. visual

12. Calm still tranquil place

Miniature lake, teems with life
Peaceful home for ducks

Based on the haiku, which word means the same as ‘calm’?

A. miniature C. tranquil
B. home D. lake

13. Which of the following words has a circumfix?

A. undone C. dislike
B. enlighten D. misunderstand

14. Which pair is an example of slant rhyme?

A. love, dove C. hat, bad
B. five, hive D. hate, late

15. "The unyielding storm raged on; its fury unabated.

The wind howled, and the rain poured down in torrents."
Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word "unyielding" based on its
context and affix?
A. Giving up easily C. Not very determined
B. Easily changed D. Very strong and stubborn

Read the poem and answer item number 16-18.

Tartanilla
by Ralph Semino Galán

I miss the sound of hoofsteps

pattering on the pavement like rain.
How I long for the sweet scent
of summer rain between late dusk
and early evening, the croaking
of the frogs, evoking memories lost
in the stars. Perhaps the horses too
have flown to the skies as comets
 acquiring pegasic wings no carriage
can resist, no memory can recall.

16. What is the author’s purpose in writing the poem?

A. To express nostalgia for a simpler time.
B. To tell a fictional story about horses and comets.
C. To promote the use of horses as a means of transportation.
D. To criticize the modern world for its lack of connection to nature.

17. How does the author use imagery to evoke emotions in the reader?
A. The author uses complex imagery to convey deeper meanings and symbolism.
B. The author focuses on negative imagery to evoke feelings of sadness and loss.
C. The author primarily uses visual imagery to create vivid pictures in the reader's
mind.
D. The author uses a combination of visual, auditory, and olfactory imagery to create
a sensory experience.

18. What do the "pegasic wings" in the poem mean?

A. They are a wish for a magical time.
B. They show that the horses are free.
C. They are something magical and fun.
D. They are a symbol of thinking and remembering.

Read the poem and answer item number 19-22.

First, A Poem Must Be Magical
by Jose Garcia Villa

First, a poem must be magical,

Then musical as a sea-gull.
It must be a brightness moving
And hold secret a bird’s flowering.
It must be slender as a bell,
And it must hold fire as well.
It must have the wisdom of bows
And it must kneel like a rose.
It must be able to hear
The luminance of dove and deer.
It must be able to hide
What it seeks, like a bride.
 And over all I would like to hover
God, smiling from the poem’s cover.

19. What literary device is used in the lines "It must be slender as a bell, And it must hold fire
as well"?
A. Metaphor C. Personification
B. Simile D. Alliteration

20. The poem uses numerous metaphors to describe a poem. Which of the following
metaphors is used to describe the poem's ability to contain something that is not easily seen
or found?
A. It must hold fire as well
B. It must be slender as a bell
C. It must be a brightness moving
D. It must hold secret a bird’s flowering

21. The poem's use of personification gives the poem human-like qualities. Which line best
exemplifies this?
A. It must be magical
B. It must be slender as a bell
C. It must have the wisdom of bows
D. It must be able to hear, The luminance of dove and deer

22. What is the overall tone of the poem?

A. Angry C. Nostalgic
B. Melancholy D. Optimistic

Read the poem and answer item number 23-29.

God Said, I Made a Man
by Jose Garcia Villa

God said, "I made a man

Out of clay—
But so bright he, he spun
Himself to brightest Day
 Till he was all shining gold,
And oh,
He was lovely to behold!
But in his hands held he a bow

Aimed at me who created

Him. And I said,
‘Wouldst murder me
Who am thy Fountainhead! '

Then spoke he the man of gold:

‘I will not
Murder thee! I do but
Measure thee. Hold

Thy peace.' And this I did.

But I was curious
Of this so regal head.
‘Give thy name! '—‘Sir! Genius.'"

23. What does the man's name, "Genius," suggest about him?
A. He is very smart. C. He is very creative.
B. He is very powerful. D. He is very kind.

24. What image does the poet use to describe the man's brilliance?
A. A golden statue C. A shining sun
B. A burning flame D. A sparkling diamond

25. Why does the man point his bow at God?

A. He is angry with God. C. He is trying to scare God.
B. He is measuring God. D. He is trying to shoot God.

26. What is the main message of the poem?

A. It is important to be curious.
B. It is okay to question authority.
C. It is dangerous to be too proud.
D. It is important to respect your creator.

27. The suffix "-ous" in the word "curious" indicates that it means:
A. Full of curiosity C. Opposite of curiosity
B. Without curiosity D. Related to curiosity
28. The word "fountainhead" in the line "Who am thy Fountainhead!" most likely refers to:
A. A source of water C. A source of knowledge
B. A source of inspiration D. A source of power

29. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

A. monorhyme C. coupled rhyme
B. alternate rhyme D. enclosed rhyme

Read the poem excerpt and answer item number 30-31.

Philippines is a country
Blessed with beauties of nature,
A country that has
Their own unique culture.

Though we may think Philippines

Is corrupted and poor,
But with all the problems it faced,
It was still able to endure.

Natural resources are also rich in this land,

With farmers who work hard, hand in hand.
They plow the field and harvest grains,
For our sake, they work in pain.

30. What is the author's main purpose in writing this poem?

A. To inform the reader about the Philippines
B. To persuade the reader to visit the Philippines
C. To persuade the reader to help the Philippines
D. To entertain the reader with a story about the Philippines

31. How does the author use examples to support his or her purpose?
A. The author does not use examples.
B. The author uses examples to show that the Philippines is a powerful country.
C. The author uses examples to show that the Philippines is a beautiful country.
D. The author uses examples to show that the Philippines is a dangerous country.

32. Who can be considered an author?

 A. People who write books
B. People who are famous
C. People who are educated
D. People who create any form of creative expression

33. What is the main purpose of using context clues in poetry?

A. To make the poem longer
B. To make the poem more interesting
C. To make the poem more difficult to understand
D. To help readers understand the meaning of words

34. "The wind howls, the rain does pour,

I'm scared and lonely, I can't endure.
The thunder roars, the lightning strikes,
I hide beneath the blankets, tight."

What is the poet's tone in this poem?

A. Happy C. Confident
B. Scared D. Bored

35. This is the oldest form of poetry, and one of the oldest forms of literature. It is used to tell
a story.
A. narrative poem C. lyric poem
B. dramatic poem D. rhyming poem

36. All of the following are lyric poetry, except:

A. sonnet C. epic
B. ode D. elegy

37. The sun paints the sky with hues of orange and gold.
A gentle breeze whispers through the palm trees.
The sound of waves crashing against the shore.
A fiesta is in full swing.
 Which sentence disrupts the coherence of the poem?
A. The sun paints the sky with hues of orange and gold.
B. A gentle breeze whispers through the palm trees.
C. The sound of waves crashing against the shore.
D. A fiesta is in full swing.

38. One of the biggest challenges in publishing poetry online is:

A. Writing a poem C. Getting feedback
B. Proofreading the poem D. Finding a suitable platform

39. To protect your poetry online, you should:

A. Copyright your work
B. Avoid using a pen name
C. Delete your social media accounts
D. Share it with as many people as possible

40. Publishing poetry in a school literary magazine can help you:

A. Gain more friends
B. Become a better writer
C. Avoid doing homework
D. Become a famous leader

41. How do cultural elements in the poem contribute to the preservation of culture?

A. By ignoring cultural traditions and customs

B. By making culture less relevant to modern society
C. By keeping cultural heritage alive through poetic expression
D. By making culture more difficult to understand and appreciate

42. Publishing is the process of:

A. Selling books in bookstores.
B. Printing and binding books.
C. Writing and editing literary works.
D. Creating and distributing information to the public.
43. Without descriptive words, poems are:
A. Abstract and vague. C. Rhyming and rhythmic.
B. Clear and concise. D. Emotional and evocative.

44. To determine the rhyme scheme of a poem, you must identify:

A. The number of stanzas in the poem.
B. The number of syllables in each line.
C. The rhyming words at the end of each line.
D. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

Read the poem excerpt and answer item number 45-47.

Tao po, tao po!
May buhay-na-bato!
Buksan ang bintana
Kami’y pandanggero
Papandanggo kami
Sa dalaga Ninyo
Di pala dalaga
Kung di bunga’t itso

Haranang Walang Buwan, ni Virgilio S. Almario

45. What type of poem is presented?

A. narrative poem C. lyric poem
B. dramatic poem D. rhyming poem

46. The poem's immediate address to the audience suggests that it is intended to be:
A. Read silently. C. Sung as a lullaby.
B. Recited aloud. D. Written in a diary.

47. Based on the poem, what is the most likely intention of the pandanggero when they sing
this song?

A. To request for food or alms.

 B. To express deep sorrow or grief.
C. To tease or court a young woman.
D. To warn the villagers of an impending danger.

48. Assonance is the repetition of the sound of a vowel sound. All are examples of
assonance except:
A. Harry hurried home.
B. The cat sat on a mat.
C. The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain.
D. Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite!

49. When revising a poem, what is the most important factor to consider?
A. The rhyme scheme
B. The length of the lines
C. The number of words used
D. The overall message or theme

50. Why is it important to read your poem aloud during the revision process?
A. To see if it is funny
B. To count the syllables
C. To check the rhythm and flow
D. To ensure the poem is easy to memorize

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