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Group Screening Test

English 9

Directions: Read each selection and answer the questions that follow. Write only
the letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet.
A.
The Road Not Taken
By Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Questions written by Honey Glen B. Lanuza

1. Which road was chosen by the persona in the poem? (Literal)

A. The persona chose both roads.

B. The persona chose the less used road.
C. The persona chose the more used road
D. The persona chose none of them.
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2. What is suggested by the "yellow wood" in the first line? (Inferential)

A. color of the wood

B. place in the forest
C. season of the year
D. time of the day

3. Which word in the poem is the same in meaning as ‘has stepped on’? (Literal)

A. diverged
B. travelled
C. trodden
D. wanted

4. Which line contains a figure of speech? (Inferential)

A. And both that morning equally lay

B. Somewhere ages and ages hence
C. Then took the other, as just as fair
D. Yet knowing how way leads on to way

5. Which of these is implied in the poem? (Inferential)

A. The persona is on his/her way back home.

B. The persona is travelling far from home.
C. The persona is with other travellers.
D. The persona has been travelling for days.

6. What was the dilemma of the persona in the first stanza of the poem? (Critical)
A. He can only choose one road.
B. He feels lonely traveling alone.
C. He lacks courage to travel.
D. He regrets the road he chose.

7. What mood is created in the poem? (Critical)

A. Cheerful- happy
B. Creepy- frightening
C. Idyllic- peaceful
D. Grateful- thankful

8. What do the two roads stand for? (Critical)

A. Achievements in life
B. Choices in life
C. Happiness in life
D. Priorities in life
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9. Which of the following techniques did the author use to express the theme of the
poem? (Critical)

A. Use of imagery
B. Use of literary devices
C. Use of rhymes
D. Use of symbolisms

10. Which is NOT a theme of the poem? (Critical)

A. Accepting challenges
B. Being unconventional
C. Knowing one’s priorities
D. Making the right choices

B.
Depression: How Serious Can It Get?

Depression is a common mental disorder, and anyone can suffer from it. As the
leading cause of poor health globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) explains
in an article titled “Depression” about many unknown characteristics of depression that
most people are unaware of.

First, it is characterized by sadness or displeasure. Many people find

themselves losing interest in something they previously enjoyed doing and sometimes
wonder why. In fact, these instances show why a lot of people get burned out from
their jobs or hobbies easily and tend to fail afterwards. It is also discussed that
someone who manifests depression can have sleep disturbances and loss of appetite
that can lead to serious health conditions. Lastly, the article describes how common
tiredness and poor concentration can be observed from someone who is depressed.
Among all its characteristics, these are the usual symptoms that we see from people
who suffer depression.

The WHO encourages everyone to be aware of these characteristics and aid

those who show these effects as depression can be long-lasting or recurrent and can
dramatically affect a person’s ability to function and live a rewarding life.
Number of Words: 187
Written by Isidro Arada Jr.
Source: World Health Organization (2022). Depression. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/health-
topics/depression

11. How is depression described in the text? (Literal)

A. a behavioral problem
B. a physical problem
C. a mental problem
D. an emotional problem
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12. Which of the following describes the function of the World Health Organization?
(Inferential)

A. collects sensitive information about individual’s health record

B. disseminates information on the latest about science and technology
C. monitors all the operations of hospitals in the world
D. provides leadership and guidance on global health issues

13. What usual symptoms of depression were mentioned in the article? (Literal)

A. depression, lack of sleep and stress eating

B. displeasure, good appetite, and lack of sleep
C. sadness, loss of appetite, and poor concentration
D. self-interest, sleep disturbance, and poor eyesight

14. Why is someone with depression unable to sleep and eat properly? (Inferential)

A. They always eat and sleep.

B. They can’t stop thinking.
C. They can’t swallow food.
D. They never stop crying.

15. A lot of people get burned out from their jobs easily. What does a person
experience when he/she gets burned out? (Inferential)

A. chemical disintegration
B. de-stressing activity
C. mental breakdown
D. peer pressure

16. According to WHO, what can we do for those who have the symptoms of
depression? (Literal)

A. be aware of them
B. encourage them
C. treat them kindly
D. try to help them

17. How did the author organize the ideas in the selection? (Literal)

A. By describing the solution to depression

B. By enumerating the steps in fighting depression
C. By identifying the cause and effect of depression
D. By listing the characteristics of depression
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18. Why does depression lead to serious health conditions? (Critical)

A. because it breaks someone’s good habits and healthy lifestyle

B. because it deprives someone of rest and nourishment
C. because it makes someone overthink and overanalyze
D. because it leaves someone with no other choice

19. Which of the following is relevant to the discussion of depression in the article but
is NOT mentioned? (Inferential)

A. how to avoid being depressed

B. how to cure people with depression
C. how to report depressed people
D. how to treat people with depression

20. What is the function of the last paragraph? (Critical)

A. It calls for collective action on depression.

B. It discusses the main idea of the selection.
C. It presents conclusions about depression.
D. It summarizes the article on depression.

C.
TSUNAMIS

[1] A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water, sometimes
reaching heights of over 100 feet (30.5 meters), onto land. These walls of water can
cause widespread destruction when they crash ashore.

[2] These awe-inspiring waves are typically caused by large, undersea

earthquakes at tectonic plate boundaries. When the ocean floor at a plate boundary
rises or falls suddenly, it displaces the water above it and launches the rolling waves
that will become a tsunami.

[3] Most tsunamis–about 80 percent–happen within the Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of

Fire,” a geologically active area where tectonic shifts make volcanoes and
earthquakes common. Tsunamis may also be caused by underwater landslides or
volcanic eruptions. They may even be launched, as they frequently were in Earth’s
ancient past, by the impact of a large meteorite plunging into an ocean.

[4] Tsunamis race across the sea at up to 500 miles (805 kilometers) an hour—
about as fast as a jet airplane. At that pace, they can cross the entire expanse of the
Pacific Ocean in less than a day. And their long wavelengths mean they lose very little
energy along the way.

[5] In deep ocean, tsunami waves may appear only a foot or so high. But as they
approach shoreline and enter shallower water they slow down and begin to grow in
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energy and height. The tops of the waves move faster than their bottoms do, which
causes them to rise precipitously.

[6] A tsunami’s trough, the low point beneath the wave’s crest, often reaches shore
first. When it does, it produces a vacuum effect that sucks coastal water seaward and
exposes harbor and sea floors. This retreating of sea water is an important warning
sign of a tsunami, because the wave’s crest and its enormous volume of water typically
hit shore five minutes or so later. Recognizing this phenomenon can save lives.

[7] A tsunami is usually composed of a series of waves, called a wave train, so its
destructive force may be compounded as successive waves reach shore. People
experiencing a tsunami should remember that the danger may not have passed with
the first wave and should await official word that it is safe to return to vulnerable
locations.

[8] Some tsunamis do not appear on shore as massive breaking waves but instead
resemble a quickly surging tide that inundates coastal areas.

[9] The best defense against any tsunami is early warning that allows people to
seek higher ground. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System, a coalition of 26 nations
headquartered in Hawaii, maintains a web of seismic equipment and water level
gauges to identify tsunamis at sea. Similar systems are proposed to protect coastal
areas worldwide.
Number of words: 443
Questions written by Justine Paul Alimento
SOURCE: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/tsunamis

21. What is the importance of the first paragraph? (Literal)

A. It enumerates examples of tsunami.

B. It explains the causes of tsunami.
C. It presents the effects of tsunami.
D. It provides a definition of tsunami.

22. Which of the following may cause tsunamis? (Literal)

I. underwater landslides or volcanic eruptions
II. a whirlpool of water that sucks water seaward
III. force of compounded and successive waves
IV. impact of a meteorite plunged into the ocean

A. I & II
B. I & IV
C. II & III
D. III & IV
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23. What does ‘Ring of Fire’ mean? (Literal)

A. It refers to a span of area identified with active volcanoes and frequent

earthquakes.
B. It refers to substances combined chemically with oxygen to give out heat and
smoke.
C. It refers to a sudden shaking of the ground that sometimes causes great
destruction.
D. It refers to a vent in the crust of the Earth from which issue eruptions of
molten rock.

24. Which of the following is NOT directly explained in the selection? (Literal)

A. Why tsunamis are awe-inspiring

B. Why tsunamis are phenomenal
C. Why most tsunamis are very fast
D. Why tsunamis have lots of energy

25. Which of the following paragraph contains the topic sentence? (Critical)

A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 5
D. Paragraph 8

26. Which of the following is true about tsunamis? (Literal)

A. The tsunami’s trough would often reach the shore first.

B. The waves appear higher in deeper parts of the ocean.
C. Tsunami waves are destructive because of its slow pace.
D. Tsunami waves are only a foot high in the shallow parts.

27. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? (Inferential)

A. to offer solutions
B. to persuade people to act
C. to provide conclusions
D. to summarize the ideas

28. What does the word expanse mean in the sentence below? (Inferential)
“At that pace, they can cross the entire expanse of the Pacific Ocean in less
than a day.”

A. exclusive zone
B. close region
C. open portion
D. wide spread
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29. What is the purpose of the author in writing the text? (Critical)

A. To describe a natural phenomenon like tsunamis

B. To express opinions about tsunamis
C. To provide information about tsunamis
D. To warn people against the danger of tsunamis

30. Which of the following can be used as an alternative title of the selection?
(Critical)

A. Causes of Tsunamis
B. How Tsunamis Are Formed
C. The Effects of Tsunami
D. The Nature of Tsunamis

D.

31. What causes a ruptured aneurysm? (Literal)

A. A weak bulging spot in the wall of a brain that spills blood.

B. An artery wall that experiences pressure suddenly stops working.
C. The blood flow that makes the weakened wall to sell and spill outwards.
D. The bulging spot on an artery wall that suddenly balloons and pops.
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32. How fatal is the attack of a ruptured aneurysm? (Literal)

A. 1 in 50 persons will suffer from the attack

B. 50% of women may have it undetected
C. 15% of patients die before reaching the hospital
D. 80% of the people are not aware of the disease

33. Which of the following should be included in the infographic? (Inferential)

A. cure of aneurysm
B. effects of aneurysm
C. prevention of aneurysm
D. medicine for aneurysm

34. Why should people be concerned with aneurysm? (Critical)

A. It is difficult to detect.
B. It is often disregarded.
C. It gets triggered unexpectedly.
D. It occurs in people of all ages.

35. What major information is missing in the infographic? (Literal)

A. date of publication
B. names of US cities
C. source of information
D. titles of subtopics

36. Which organ system is involved with brain aneurysm? (Inferential)

A. Skeletal system
B. Nervous system
C. Digestive system
D. Circulatory system

37. Which of the following best describes the information presented in the
infographic? (Inferential)

A. They are proven and tested.

B. They are recent and updated.
C. They are survey results.
D. They are truthful and complete.
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38. Which of the following can be an alternative way of disseminating the information
in this infographic? (Critical)

A. by composing a poem about aneurysm

B. by creating a slogan about aneurysm
C. by drawing a poster about aneurysm
D. by writing a feature article about aneurysm

39. How did the author arrange the topics in the infographic? (Critical)

A. based on the broadness of the topic

B. based on the importance of the topic
C. based on the popularity of the topic
D. based on the recency of the topic

40. Which of these is true about the information in the infographic? (Critical)

A. The information presents bias against women.

B. The information is only applicable to Americans
C. The information needs more supporting details.
D. The information shows the dangers of aneurysm.