Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE 1 PANGASINAN
Bayoyong National High School
Bayoyong, Basista, Pangasinan

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ENGLISH 9 - Quarter 1

S.Y. 2022-2023

Name: _______________________________________________________ Score: ________

Directions: Read the statements carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What kind of modal verbs do we usually use to ask for permission?

a) must, have, should c) cannot, must not, should not
b) can, could, may d) has, have, had

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

6. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the modal may?

a) May I go to the comfort room?
b) May you sit on the floor?
c) May you eat your lunch inside?
d) May you use her laptop?

7. Which of the following verbs corresponds to the subject of the sentence:

“Either the physicians in this hospital or the chief administrator _____ going to have to make a
decision.”
a) is c) has
b) are d) have

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

9. Which of the following words is an example of a noun?

a) Running c) Cheetah
b) Beautiful d) Tall

10. These are words that modify or describe a noun or a pronoun.

a) Noun c) Adjective
b) Verb d) Adverb

11. Which of the following words is an example of an adjective?

a) Thick c) Both A and B
b) Beautiful d) All of the Above

12. Which of the following pertains to words that express actions?

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

14. I can’t get a connection on my phone. ___ I borrow yours?

a) should c) should not
b) can d) have

15. The refugees _________________ to work outside the camp.

a) had better not c) should not
b) are not allowed d) cannot

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

18. Which of the following is spelled correctly?

a) coopirate c) cuopirate
b) cooperate d) coopirait

19. Which of the following is spelled correctly?

a) measurable c) measurabel
b) meshurable d) meashureble

20. These are words that have opposite meaning?

a) Synonyms c) Antonyms
 b) Homonyms d) Homographs

21. These are words that have similar meaning?

a) Synonyms c) Antonyms
b) Homonyms d) Homographs

22. Which of the following set of words is an example of an antonym?

a) Fat and Thin c) Long and Short
b) Pretty and Ugly d) All of the above

23. Which of the following set of words is an example of synonym?

a) Stunning and Gorgeous c) both A and B
b) Rapidly and Quickly d) A only

24. If I hadn't overslept, I ______ on time.

a) will have been c) will be
b) would have been d) should be

25. If you had eaten a good breakfast, you______ so hungry now.

a) wouldn't be c) won’t be
b) can't be d) couldn’t be

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

28. If it hadn't rained, we ______ to the park.

a) will have gone c) would have gone
b) will go d) will going

29. Last week I _________ my kids to the biggest zoo in town.

a) brought c) got
b) took d) fetch

30. He ________ write to me once a week but he doesn’t write anymore.

a) used to c) use to
b) uses to d) using to

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

42. Which of the following situations use an intimate 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

43. What is the past tense of the word tell?

 a) told c) tell
b) telled d) tolded

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

47. This refers to the central idea of the story.

a) Characters c) Plot
b) Setting d) Theme

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

50. Which of the following is an article?

a) A c) The
b) An d) All of the Above

Prepared by: Noted by:

POMPEIU G. FRIAS NELSON M. DOYAOEN

Teacher I Assistant Principal II