First Quarter Summative Test in English - Grade 9
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- Q1
Read the given statements and answer the questions that follow. Select your answers from the options provided after each item.
“In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision.” – Dalai Lama
In the statement above, what word expresses obligation?
develop
order
must
action
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q2
Read the given statements and answer the questions that follow. Select your answers from the options provided after each item.
“In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision.” – Dalai Lama
Which word may replace the modal must without changing the meaning and tone of the statement?
may
can
might
should
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q3
Read the given statements and answer the questions that follow. Select your answers from the options provided after each item.
“In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision.” – Dalai Lama
Aside from obligation, the modal in the statement also expresses
suggestion
certainty
ability
permission
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q4
Read the given statements and answer the questions that follow. Select your answers from the options provided after each item.
“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you _____ create.” ― Roy T. Bennett
In the statement above, which of the following form of modals does the word “cannot” be classified?
limited
negative
affirmative
contracted
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q5
Read the given statements and answer the questions that follow. Select your answers from the options provided after each item.
“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you _____ create.” ― Roy T. Bennett
Which modal will complete the statement above?
should
may
might
can
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q6
Read the given statements and answer the questions that follow. Select your answers from the options provided after each item.
“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you _____ create.” ― Roy T. Bennett
The modal in the statement expresses _____.
suggestion
permission
ability
certainty
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q7
Which word expresses permission?
should
must
have to
could
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q8
Which of the following statements best defines a modal?
It is a word that describes or modifies noun/s and pronoun/s in a sentence
It is a word which is used with a main verb to express ideas such as possibility, intention, or necessity
It is a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
It is a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q9
Read each statement below. Identify the modal verb used and determine the modality it expresses.
Son: Pa, can I go to Patrick’s house later?
Father: It’s Sunday.
permission
ability
prohibition
obligation
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q10
Read each statement below. Identify the modal verb used and determine the modality it expresses.
Son: Well. Remember our project? We have to submit it tomorrow.
Father: The one about Noli Me Tangere? I thought you’re done with it?
ability
prohibition
obligation
permission
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q11
Read each statement below. Identify the modal verb used and determine the modality it expresses.
Son: Yes, but I decided to add another page for trivia.
Father: Interesting. Can you share one trivia?
permission
obligation
certainty
prohibition
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q12
Read each statement below. Identify the modal verb used and determine the modality it expresses.
Son: Let me see… Rizal couldn’t have the novel printed until his friend, Máximo Viola, helped him.
Father: Yes, yes. And when it was printed, it was banned in the country.
possibility
obligation
certainty
prohibition
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q13
Read each statement below. Identify the modal verb used and determine the modality it expresses.
Son: However, the people became much more interested. You call it Streisand Effect.
Father: Alright, work on it. It shouldn’t take long. Rules?
ability
obligation
possibility
prohibition
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q14
Read each statement below. Identify the modal verb used and determine the modality it expresses.
Son: I mustn’t leave the house messy. I need to be home before dark.
Father: And be extra careful outside.
possibility
obligation
ability
certainty
30sEN9G-IVc-23 - Q15
Read each statement below. Identify the modal verb used and determine the modality it expresses.
Son: Yes Pa. May I go now?
Father: Sure
permission
obligation
prohibition
certainty
30sEN9G-IVc-23