I.

TRUE or FALSE
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect.
Write your answer on the line before each number.

______ 1. Writing, like speaking, is a form of expressing and communicating one’s thoughts and ideas.
______ 2. A topic sentence may be implied.
______ 3. You need transition words in and between paragraphs.
______ 4. Essays are always about something informational.
______ 5. In writing a paragraph, it should always result with a conclusion.
______ 6. A topic sentence may be seen at the end if the paragraph.
______ 7. Supporting sentences contains the details that strengthen the idea in the topic sentence.
______ 8. The main idea of a paragraph is stated in the topic sentence.
______ 9. A topic sentence never introduces any of the paragraph details.
______ 10. Knowing the parts of the paragraph and the essay will help you form the framework of your composition,
and knowledge of the aspects that make a well written text will enable you to ensure the quality of your
work.

II. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Read each statement and write DS if it is direct speech and RS if it is reported speech. Write your answer on
the line before each number.
______ 11. “I am a Filipino,” Daniel said.
______ 12. Daniel said that he is a Filipino.
______ 13. “I haven’t seen our Grade-7 English teacher,” Francisca said.
______ 14. Gayle said that she liked cookies.
______ 15. “I am ready to go to school,” Tom said.
______ 16. “It is too early to take a bath,” Rupert said.
______ 17. Our Barangay Chairman said that he would give face masks to the youth.
______ 18. “Students are very eager to go back to school,” the school principal said.
______ 19. The teacher said, “The online class will start immediately."
______ 20. “You need more rest,” the doctor said.

III. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Read and understand the following questions. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided
before the number.

______ 21. This language presents a neutral tone, not so much informal or formal.
A. slang B. twang C. colloquial D. dialect

______ 22. These expressions are spoken, not written, and would be considered inappropriate in formal types of
communication.
A. slang B. twang C. colloquial D. idiomatic

______ 23. If you can't even, you _____________.

A. are looking for fairness and not seeing it.
B. cannot deal with it.
C. want to get back at someone.
D. feel tired and alone.

______ 24. Spill the tea refers to ________.

A. lit or beautiful C. the real dirt, gossip
B. being totally chill, relaxed. D. a hot beverage

______ 25. Her eyebrows are on fleek. On fleek means _________.

A. a term used when a fire ignites, especially when someone's dressed in a hot way
B. when someone does an impressive back flip or other difficult move
C. used to reference something that looks really good
D. a way to describe a terrible argument

______ 26. What does 'glow up' mean?

A. To improve your appearance C. To explode something
B. To turn on the light D. To act maturely

______ 27. If you “ghost” someone, you ______.

A. get scared C. ignore him/her
B. give him/her a hug D. message him/her
______ 28. What does “tbh” mean?
A. this broken heart C. to be honest
B. that’s brilliant hun D. too bad hun

______ 29. If someone says they 'stan' someone, what does it mean?
A. They are obsessed with them.
B. They can’t stand them.
C. They can tolerate them.
D. They are annoying.

______ 30. Ana’s performance is lit. Lit means _______.

A. It is very bright.
B. It is very good, enjoyable, or exciting.
C. It is smaller than average.
D. To ignite a fire.

For numbers 31-35, change the direct speech to reported speech.

______ 31. “I’m a nurse,” she said.

A. She said that she was a nurse.
B. She said that he was a nurse.
C. She said that you were a nurse.
D. She said that they were nurses.

______ 32. “I’m not going,” he said.

A. He said that she was going.
B. He said that he wasn’t going.
C. He said that they weren’t going.
D. He said that you were going.

______ 33. “Tony did it,” he said.

A. He said that Tony had done it.
B. He said that Tony has done it.
C. He said that Tony have done it.
D. He said that Tony do it.

______ 34. “I ate the pie,” Alvir said.

A. Alvir said that he has eaten the pie.
B. Alvir said that he eats the pie.
C. Alvir said that he had eaten the pie.
D. Alvir said that they had eaten the pie.

______ 35. “I am in the church,” Gerlie said.

A. Gerlie said that she was in the church.
B. Gerlie said that she is in the church.
C. Gerlie said that she was not in the church.
D. Gerlie said that you were in the church.

For numbers 36-40, change the reported speech to direct speech.

______ 36. She said that she liked ice cream.

A. “I like ice cream,” she said.
B. “I liked ice cream,” she said.
C. “I take an ice cream,” she said.
D. “I took an ice cream,” she said.

______ 37. He said that he took English lessons.

A. “I had taken English lessons,” he said.
B. “I take English lessons,” he said.
C. “I tooked English lessons,” he said.
D. “I studied English lessons,” he said.

______ 38. Daniel said that he could speak perfect English.

A. “I can speak perfect English,” Daniel said.
B. “I could speak perfect English,” Daniel said.
C. “I can talk perfect English,” Daniel said.
D. “I have talked perfect English,” Daniel said.
______ 39. She said that she should call her mother.
A. “I should call my mother,” she said.
B. “I can call my mother,” she said.
C. “I shall call my mother,” she said.
D. “I could call my mother,” she said.

______ 40. He said that he could swim.

A. “I could swim,” he said.
B. “I can swim,” he said.
C. “I will swim,” he said.
D. “I would swim,” he said.

______ 41. What does the topic sentence of a paragraph tell you?
A. How many sentences the paragraph has
B. A supporting detail about the topic
C. The main idea of the paragraph
D. A summary of the supporting details

______ 42. Which of these is in the correct order for writing a paragraph?
A. topic sentence, closing sentence, detail sentences
B. detail sentences, topic sentence, closing sentence
C. closing sentence, detail sentences, topic sentence
D. topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence

______ 43. What is a supporting detail sentence?

A. Reasons, examples, and other details that support the main point of the paragraph.
B. A way to conclude the paragraph so the reader knows what the paragraph was about.
C. Signal words that help organize a paragraph, using time order or listing order.
D. A series of paragraphs about one main idea, or point.

______ 44. How long a paragraph can be?

A. Every paragraph should be at least five sentences long.
B. Good paragraphs must be at least one page long.
C. Paragraphs vary in their length.
D. Every paragraph should be at least ten sentences long.

______ 45. Which of these is a supporting detail?

A. Strawberry ice cream is the best ice cream flavor.
B. It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it.
C. I prefer chocolate ice cream.
D. To sum up, I would choose strawberry ice cream for dessert every day.

For numbers 46-50, encircle the topic sentence, underline the supporting details, and box the concluding sentence in the paragraph
below.

People gain strength by standing together. When people help each other, the work gets lighter. A classic example of this is the old

Filipino tradition called bayanihan, where neighbors a relocating family carry their house to its new location. With this helping

spirit, the goal is achieved faster. Indeed, people gain strength through cooperation.