Science 5

SUMMATIVE TEST NO.2

First Quarter

I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Read each question or statement carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Materials that serve a functional purpose are called ___________.

a. useful b. disposable c. harmful d. dangerous
2. Which of the following should be placed out of reach of children?
a. towels b. pacifier c. slippers d. muriatic acid
3. Your best friend bought a cough syrup from the pharmacy. You noticed that the medicine is expired
already. What are you going to say to her?
a. Continue to take medicine. c. Mix it with new medicine.
b. Do not take the cough syrup. d. Scold the pharmacist for giving expired medicine.
4. When a material can easily catch fire when exposed to heat, it is considered
a. flammable b. toxic c. corrosive d. poisonous
5. Which of the following shows proper handling of a flammable material?
a. putting it inside a refrigerator c. putting it outside the house
b. placing it near the kitchen d. placing it in a place that is dry and far from children’s reach
6. Which of the following is an example of a corrosive material?
a. water b. muriatic acid c. pesticide d. fire extinguisher
7. Your aunt gave you chocolates as birthday presents. You were very excited to share it with your
younger brother who loves chocolates but when you read the label, you noticed a food allergen warning.
Some of these contain peanuts. What will you do?
a. I will still give him the chocolates and ignore the effects.
b. I will choose the ones without peanuts and give it to him.
c. He will not be given any chocolate because he has an allergy.
d. I will go to the grocery store and buy candies for my brother.
8. When do useful materials become harmful?
a. when it is used according to its purpose c. when it is not used
b. when it used improperly d. when it is used sometimes
9. Which of the following is the proper way of storing harmful household materials?
a. putting it in unlabeled containers. c. store them in a place where everyone can reach
b. putting it out of reach of children d. store them together with those used in preparing food
10. Father came home from work. Upon entering the gate, he disinfects his hands by using 70% alcohol.
However, Mother was carrying a lighted candle and about to approach Father. What is the best thing to
do?
a. Mother may bring a kerosene lamp instead of a candle.
b. Let her continue to approach Father with a lighted candle.
c. Tell Mother to put out the flame before going to the gate.
d. Bring more bottles of alcohol for Father.
11. What does the presented hazard symbol mean?

a. the product is corrosive c. the product is toxic

b. the product is reactive d. the product is explosive
12. Why should we put sharp objects like knives and scissors out of children’s reach?
a. to avoid food poisoning c. to avoid skin rashes
b. to avoid stabs and cuts d. to avoid choke hazards
13. Harmful materials such as bombs and dynamites are materials that are considered as______________.
a. explosive b. corrosive c. toxic d. poisonous
14. Mang Lito is a farmer. He used commercial pesticides in controlling pests in his rice field. Where can
he store this poisonous product?
a.at the kitchen sink c. in a closed and secured cabinet
b. on top of the dining table d. under the table
15. Why should we practice proper handling of harmful materials?
a. to prevent accidents and injuries at home c. to drive away insects and pests at home
b. to keep our body healthy d. to maintain a well-balanced diet

II. True or False

Directions: Write True if the statement is correct, or False if wrong.
______16. Food allergen warnings are helpful for those who have allergies.
______17. Place fertilizers in containers and label them as poisonous.
______18. Labels are not important in classifying materials as to useful or harmful.
______19. Throw away plastic bottles after using them.
______20. Consumers must read product labels when buying grocery items.

III. Directions: Identify the following material whether it is useful or harmful. Write U for useful, or H
for harmful.

_____21. kerosene
_____22. old magazines
_____23. fruit peelings
_____24. broken glass
_____25. expired sardines

Goodluck!!
 ANSWER KEY

I. Multiple Choice
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. A
14. C
15. A

II. True or False

16. True
17.True
18. False
19. False
20. True

III. U for useful, H for harmful

21.H
22.U
23.U
24.H
25.H
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Quiz No. 1 in Science 5

Objective Code Item Placement No. of Items

Use the properties of materials whether they S5MT-Ia-b-1 1-25 25
are useful or harmful

Prepared: Checked:

MILALEL B. ARABIA FLORENDA S. DELA VEGA

Teacher I Master Teacher I
October 23, 2020 October 23, 2020

Noted:

EDNA T. GOMEZ, PhD

Principal IV
October 23, 2020