Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
Schools Division of Bulacan
District of Pulilan
BALATONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Balatong A. Pulilan, Bulacan

FIRST RATING
SUMMATIVE TEST NO. 2
ENGLISH 4
Name:_______________________________________________ Grade/Section:________________________
School_______________________________________________ Date:_______________________________

I. Read the various text types and note significant details by answering the questions below.

A. Everybody has pets in our house. Some are domesticated, others are wild and endangered. I have lots of pets at
home like dogs, birds, pigs, chicks, and rosters. Among them, the cat is my favorite. Its eyes are blue and has a pointed
nose and sensitive ears. Its fur is white and gold. Its name is Kouri. I named it after the girl main character Kouri in
Samurai X manga. Kouri is a sweet fat-bellied cat. Its favorite foods are fried chicken and chicken pork adobo. My pet is a
friendly cat because it doesn’t catch mice and it plays with our dog, Tango.

1. What is the pet described in the paragraph? _______________________________________________

2-3. Why is the pet cat being the favorite of the author? __________________________________________

4-5. How is the pet cat being named after? ___________________________________________________

B. The fairy tale entitled Cinderella is a story of Cinderella who is always humiliated by her stepmother and her two
stepsisters. She is treated like a nanny and when Prince Charming invited every woman to join the ball, Cinderella was
the only woman left in their house crying. Until her fairy godmother rescued her from the misery. Her fairy godmother
finds ways so that she can attend to the ball but there is one thing that she was reminded to do. Cinderella needs to be
home before the clock strikes midnight. Cinderella went to the ball and danced all night with Prince Charming that she
did not even notice that it was midnight. She hurriedly went home and left one glass shoe at the palace. The next
morning Prince Charming let every woman try to fit the shoe until he reached Cinderella’s house. He let her try to fit the
shoe and it slid it easily. Prince Charming and Cinderella got married and live happily ever after. The story tells us there
is a rainbow always after the rain; that whatever problem and sadness that come along the way, there is always
happiness that awaits in the end.

6. Who is the main character in the story? __________________________________________________

7-8. How did Cinderella go to the ball? _____________________________________________________

9-10. Why do you think Cinderella was always humiliated by her stepmother and stepsisters?
_____________________________________________________________________________________

C. . Renil Barrameda– the new Elementary School Principal I of Upper Bonga Elementary School gave his first talk to the
pupils and the teaching and non-teaching staff of Upper Bonga Elementary School during his first day of service last June
23, 2019. He stated his mission and vision on how to make the school more conducive to learning. He emphasized that
there should be a balance of time for academics and co-curricular activities. Furthermore, he gave light to the fact that
instruction and physical facilities will surely benefit the learners. “New school head, new leadership; but let us not forget
the former leader who honed Upper Bonga Elementary School for four years,” said Mr. Renil V. Barrameda, the new
principal.

11. Who is the new principal of Upper Bonga Elementary School? ________________________________

12. When was his first day of service? ______________________________________________________

13. What are his mission and vision? ______________________________________________________

II. Direction: Fill in the blanks below.

We can note significant details on its text by reading comprehensively and answering the (14)______, (15)______,(16)
______, (17)______ and (18)_______

III. What are the three text types that differ According to Structure, Purpose, and Language Features?

IV. Read and understand the given texts below. Identify the text type and write Problem and Solution, Description, or
Procedural on your answer sheet.
________22. Helping at home makes our parents happy. Washing the dishes for example is easy. First, remove leftovers
from the plates. Next, clean the glasses with a sponge and dishwashing liquid. Then, in the same manner, clean the
plates, spoons, and forks. Finally, rinse with water and let dry.

________23. Father planted tomatoes, cabbages, and eggplants in our backyard. However, the dog keeps destroying the
plants. It is very playful and loves to run. Father decided to put a fence around the garden to keep the dog away. Since
then, no vegetables were destroyed.

_______24. My sister has a flower garden. She enjoys seeing the red roses, orange gumamela, and colorful orchids in
full bloom. Some of her plants are planted on clay pots, some hanging on wood stands while others are planted on the
ground. It is such a

______25. Calamansi juice is all-natural and refreshing. First, prepare three calamansi and slice open. Next, squeeze the
juice in a glass. Then, add water and sugar to taste. Finally, you can add ice before serving.

_____26.My favorite toy is a Hello Kitty Stuffed Toy. It has a big, red ribbon on its head. Its round and black eyes seem to
wink. It has a cute, yellow nose. It is soft and always fragrant. I hug it tight when I sleep.

______27. My bedroom is my favorite spot in the house. We painted it blue and pasted glow in the dark stars on its
walls. From its ceiling hang round balls with dim, yellow lights. It feels comfortable and relaxing to stay here

V. Read and understand the given texts below. Identify the text type by analyzing its purpose. Write the letter of the
correct answer from the choices inside the box.

________28. I don’t know where to put the papers scattered in the room. I do not need them anymore. Suddenly, I had
an idea. I started cleaning up and collected every old newspaper, magazine, books, and projects. I sealed them in a box
and sold them at the junkshop.

29. My mother is the kindest person I know. Her bright eyes seem to tell me that everything is going to be okay.
She always has a smile painted on her face. Her warm hands make me feel loved and secured. Her image is painted in
my mind.

_____30. Properly turning off your laptop helps it stay in good condition. First, close all running applications. Next, click
the windows button. Then, point the arrow on the power button and select shut down. Finally, wait for the screen to
power off before closing.