Diagnostic Test (Grade 9)
Diagnostic Test (Grade 9)
Diagnostic Test (Grade 9)
Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE 1 PANGASINAN
Bayoyong National High School
Bayoyong, Basista, Pangasinan
Directions: Read the statements carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
2. You're a child and you formally ask a teacher for permission to leave the room. Which sentence is
appropriate for the situation?
a) May I leave the room? c) Could I leave the room?
b) Can I leave the room? d) Should I leave the room?
3. You tell your friend that there is a rule against wearing jewelry at school. Which sentence is
appropriate for the situation?
a) You can't wear jewelry at school. c) You may not wear jewelry at school.
b) You couldn't wear jewelry at school. d) You can wear jewelry at school.
4. We ____ not get into the concert without tickets, so we went home.
a) Might c) Either could be used here.
b) Could d) None of the choices is appropriate.
5. I think I _________ have failed the test, but I'm not sure.
a) ought to c) shall
b) might d) can
8. These are words that pertain to the names of a person, place, thing, animal, or an event.
a) Noun c) Adjective
b) Verb d) Adverb
13. You ________ come to the meeting but it would help us all if you’re there.
a) can’t c) don’t have to
b) must not d) shouldn’t have
16. Which of the following verbs corresponds to the subject of the sentence: “Elton’s newest pair of
eyeglasses ______ corrected his vision so well that this young man clearly sees the lovely Miranda.”
a) has c) do
b) have d) does
17. My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach. What does the highlighted word mean?
a) dislikes intensely c) eats eagerly
b) prepares and cooks d) eats less
26. I ______ that car if I had had more money at the time.
a) could have bought c) will buy
b) could buy d) will have bought
27. That horse could have won the race if he ______ hurt his leg.
a) doesn't hurt c) hadn’t hurt
b) hasn't hurt d) haven’t hurt
31. Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
a) Climb c) Blind
b) Click d) Brine
32. Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
a) Part c) Gray
b) Clay d) Prayer
33. Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
a) Form c) Poppy
b) Born d) Corn
34. Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
a) Fill c) Meal
b) Eel d) Real
35. Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
a) Busy c) Butterfly
b) Much d) Sun
36. Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
c) Form c) Poppy
d) Born d) Corn
37. This is also known as an informal style. There is free and easy participation of both speaker and
listener.
a) Conversational Style c) Frozen Style
b) Casual Style d) Consultative Style
38. This style is described by an economy of words, with a high chance of nonverbal communication.
a) Conversational Style c) Intimate Style
b) Casual Style d) Consultative Style
39. This style is also known as fixed speech, it is the highest form of communicative style, which is
often used in respectful situations or formal ceremonies like Shakespearean plays, weddings,
funerals, and more.
a) Conversational Style c) Frozen Style
b) Casual Style d) Consultative Style
40. This style is considered the third level of language. The speaker supplies background information
while the listener participates continuously.
a) Conversational Style c) Frozen Style
b) Casual Style d) Consultative Style
41. Which of the following situations call for a casual speech style?
a) Talking to a friend via Messenger
b) Delivering an Oratorical Speech
c) Opening up to your parents about your mental health problems
d) Leading a prayer for COVID-19 patients
44. Which of the verbs agrees with the subject in this sentence:
A high percentage of the people _______ voting for the new school.
a) is c) has
b) are d) have
45. What do you call the people or animals that take part in a story?
a) Characters c) Plot
b) Setting d) None of the Above
46. This refers to the time and place in which the story takes place.
a) Characters c) Plot
b) Setting d) None of the Above
48. This is a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system
of symbols, signs, or behavior.
a) Gestures c) Media
b) Communication d) Technology
49. Which of the following is not one of the five macro skills?
a) Reading c) Viewing
b) Writing d) Dancing