Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of San Pablo City
Ambray District
PAARALANG PAG-IBIG AT PAG-ASA
San Pablo City

1st Periodical Test

English 3
Name: ____________________________________ Score: ____________
Teacher: Ms. Charmaine D. Velasco Date: _____________

I. Read the selection. Answer the following questions and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

Home to Millions of Fish

Coral reefs are found in shallow areas of tropical ocean waters. They are like beautiful
underground gardens that grow in salty waters. Millions of fish and sea plants make their home in the
reefs as these provide a safe sanctuary for them. They allow small fish to hide from large predator fish.

But many coral reefs are in trouble. Water pollution is destroying many reefs. Tourism likewise
harms them. If reefs are damaged, we will lose many of our most beautiful fish.

1. Coral reefs are described as underground gardens because __________.

a. they are full of flowers c. they have many enormous fish
b. there are many sea plants d. there are many types of pebbles
2. Coral reefs provide a safe sanctuary to live for the small fish. A sanctuary is synonymous to
__________.
a. water b. shelter c. cage d. cave
3. Which of these bodies of water would have coral reefs?
a. the sea b. the lake c. the river d. the pond
4. Why are the small fish safer in the coral reefs than in the open sea?
a. The water is saltier. c. There is no pollution there.
b. The waves are not so big. d. It is less likely that the big fish will eat them.
5. How is the last paragraph of the selection developed?
a. by giving a list of effects
b. by enumerating a series of sequenced events
c. by stating the main topic and giving examples
d. by defining the problem and the possible solution
6. Which cause of the destruction of coral reefs is mentioned in the last paragraph?
a. pollution c. the strong wind and big waves
b. the presence of big fish d. the increasing temperature of the ocean

II. A. Put a check (√) before the group of words that expresses a complete thought and mark (×) if not.

______ 7. A balance diet helps a person stay in good health.

______ 8. Has many responsibilities
______ 9. Looking at some old magazines
______ 10. Christine Faith is the editor-in-chief of the paper.

B. Classify the following sentences correctly. Write D if it is a declarative sentence, IN if it is an asking

sentence, IM if it is imperative sentence, R if it is a request sentence, and E if it is an exclamatory
sentence. Put the needed punctuation mark at the end of each sentence.

______ 11. Cook pancit for our snack ______

______ 12. Who is with you in the library ______
______ 13. Generous people share their things ______
______ 14. Oh Daddy, how happy I am ______
______ 15. Please pass the soup ______
III. Rearrange the numbered sentence to form a paragraph.

16. There was always something not to quite right about them.
17. There were a great many princesses, but he was never sure whether they truly were real princesses.
18. At last he returned home very unhappy because he could not find what he was looking for.
19. So he travelled around the world to find one.
20. Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a princess, but she had to be a real
princess.

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IV. A. Underline the subject of the sentences.

21. Angelo gave his best performance.
22. Children imitate what they see.
23. They will help in the clean up drive.
24. She is a faithful friend.
25. Plants need water and sunlight.

B. Encircle the correct verb or verb phrase to each subject of the sentence.
26. The commander sent his troops to the war area.
27. Filipinos show that they are hospitable.
28. Have you been feeling sick lately?
29. Grandmother mends and sews old dresses
30. Kelly listens attentively to his teacher.

V. A. Write P if the noun is a person, PL if it is a place, T if it is a thing, A if it is an animal, and E if it is

an event.

______ 31. birthday ______ 34. seaman

______ 32. horse ______ 35. church
______ 33. booklet

B. The number after each sentence tells how many nouns are in the sentence. Find and encircle them.

36. Mary is the mother of Jesus. (3)

37. October is the month of Rosary. (3)
38. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. (2)
39. The birds have come to destroy her plants. (2)
40. The cat caught the mouse in the kitchen. (3)