Republic of the Philippines

Region I
La Union Schools Division
San Gabriel District
LACONG INTEGRATED SCHOOL

SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION

ENGLISH 6

Name: ________________________________________________ Score: ________

I. Directions: Read and understand each item then select and write the
letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the number.

_____1. What text type has two subjects that are being compared based on their
similarities but are contrasted on their differences?
A. Comparison and Contrast B. Enumeration
C. Cause and Effect D. Time Order

_____2. Which of the following text types is a pattern of a text structure where by
information is expressed as a problem that should be solved?
A. Pattern Structure B Problem and Solution.
C. Problem Solving D. Time Order

____3. What reading text classifies, describes, and gives factual information about
people, animals, things, and phenomena?
A. Information/Factual Text B. Pattern Text
C. Reading Text D. Type of Text

____4. What type of text tells about similarities or differences of people, places, things
and animals?
A. Cause- and- Effect B. Comparison and Contrast
C. Enumeration D. Problem- and- Solution

____5. What text gives information or list of important facts, characteristics or features
about a certain topic?
A. Cause-and-Effect B. Enumeration
C. Problem-and-Solution D. Time-Order

____6. What text type gives us the reasons and results of a certain action or gives
explanations why something happen to a person?
A. Cause- and- Effect B. Comparison and Contrast
C. Enumeration D. Problem- and- Solution
____7. What is the purpose of the Time-Order text?
A. . To compare two things or give their similarities or differences as to their
characteristics.
B. To give the possible causes of a certain phenomenon or situation
C. To name or enumerate ideas about something.
D. To present events on logical or successive order

____8. What can you get in reading a Problem - and- Solution text?
A. To find the good or bad effects of something or a certain activity.
B To know certain issues, conflicts and problems and appropriate remedies or
ways to solve them
C. To know some steps or procedure in doing tasks .
D.To react on certain issues and challenges and to enumerate different
interventions to inform the people.

There are many reasons why people die at an early age at present time. Some
causes of their deaths are sickness/illness, accidents, suicides, disasters/
calamities, spread of virus and a polluted environment. Healthy lifestyles are
needed for longer years of survival.

_____9. What type of text is in the box?

A. Cause- and- Effect B. Comparison and Contrast
C. Enumeration D. Time-Order

Our country is facing a lot of problems that need immediate solutions. One of
this is land, water and air pollution due to improper garbage disposals. To solve this
main environmental problem, people in the community must learn to practice the 5- Rs
in waste management. Self-discipline is also needed to maintain the cleanliness of all
public places especially the dwelling places or homes where people and animals live.
Remember that we depend our basic needs to the environment. Let us take care of it.

_____10. Which of the following statements refers to the word propaganda?

A It is always biased and can be negative or positive.

B.. It refers to the spreading of information, ideas, or rumor.
C. The ideas are usually false or misleading.
D. All of the above
_____11. The following are ways to detect an author's possible bias and prejudice
except ONE. Which one is it?
A. The author’s opinion influences a person's thoughts, feelings, or actions.

B. The author presents more negative evidence for one side of an issue than
the other.
C. The author does not give a fair representation of both sides of an
argument.
D. The author does not take sides and he considers both points of view in an
argument or situation equally.
_____12. Information gathered through websites such as googles and others is an
example of__________.
A. Almanac C. Encyclopedia
B. Dictionary. D. Online Sources

13. Read and understand the text in the box then identify the text types of the
informational text given.

Corona Virus are family of viruses that can cause illness such as the common
cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome
(MERS). In 2019, a new corona virus was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak
that originated in China.
The virus is now known as the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona virus 2
(SARS-Cov-2). The disease it causes is called Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In
March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak as
pandemic.
COVID-19 has affected day to day life and is slowing down the global economy.
This pandemic has affected thousands of people who are either sick or are being killed
due to the spread of this disease.
As a precautionary measure, each one is mandated to observe social distancing,
use alcohol, wear face mask and face shield, wash hand with soap regularly and stay at
home.

This informational text used _________

A. Comparison and contrast B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution D. Enumeration

_____14. What type of text is in the box?

B. Cause- and- Effect B. Comparison and Contrast
C. Enumeration D. Time-Order

Our country is facing a lot of problems that need immediate solutions. One of
this is land, water and air pollution due to improper garbage disposals. To solve this
main environmental problem, people in the community must learn to practice the 5- Rs
in waste management. Self-discipline is also needed to maintain the cleanliness of all
public places especially the dwelling places or homes where people and animals live.
Remember that we depend our basic needs to the environment. Let us take care of it.

____15. What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To entertain B. To compare and contrast
C. To enumerate D. To find solutions

____16. What propaganda technique is being used in the advertisement below?

 Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/311452130454825403/?amp_client_id=CLIENT_ID(_)&mweb_unauth_id={{default.session}}&simplified=true

A. band wagon
B. glittering generalities
C. plain folks
D. testimonial

_____17. The following advertisements use band wagon type of propaganda technique
EXCEPT one. Which one is it?

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Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/lbrumfield1/types-of- Source: https://www.elcomblus.com/propaganda-

B. propaganda-4th/ D. techniques/

_____18. What type of propaganda device is being used in the advertisement below?
 .
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/02/20/babangon-tayo-the-story-behind-2020s-most-hopeful-ad
A. name calling
B. plain folks
C. testimonial
D. transfer

_____19. What does it mean to compare?

A. To tell how something is unlike, or different.
B. To tell how something is the same or different
C. To tell how something is the same, similar or alike.
D. Tell how something caused something else to happen.

_____20. What does it mean to contrast?

A. To tell what is different.
B. To tell what is the same.
C. To tell what is alike and what is the same.
D. To tell what is alike and what is different.

_____21. Choose from the selections below the enumeration text.

A. Martin had an accident on his bike. He was on his way to the store to buy
some bread. A car came weaving down and scared him. He rode his bike
off
the road so the car wouldn’t hit him. Now, his knee is scraped, but he’s all
right.
Source: Joy in Learning English 6

B. In spite of the dangers, many people still smoke. Some of the young begin
smoking as an act of rebellion or independence. Still others find the effects of
nicotine pleasurable. Nicotine stimulates the nervous system, the heart, and
the other organs. Its effect on the nervous system, however, causes addiction
to cigarettes.
Source: Joy in Learning English 6

C. Joan of Arc, born in 1412 and died in 1431, was a French girl who
believed
that God told her to free France from its English invaders. At the age of
17,
she left the farm where she worked and persuaded King Charles VII of
France
to let her lead his army. She won five battles. Then she was captured and
burned as a witch. But she had saved France. In 1920, the Pope declared
her
a saint.
Source: Joy in Learning English 6
 D. In America, there is so much magnificent scenery. Perhaps the most
stunning of all is the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. It is the deepest,
widest canyon on Earth. This canyon is 217 miles long, 4 to 18 miles
wide, and in some places, more than a mile deep. The rocks at the bottom
of the steep walls are at least 500 million years old. Most of the rocks are
sandstone, limestone, and shale. By studying these rocks, scientists know
that this part of the world was once under the sea.
Source: Joy in Learning English 6

____22. You are asked to construct a text that tells about Time-Order. What will you
write?
A. There are many ways to make our body strong and healthy. First, we
need to eat a healthy/balanced diet everyday. Next is to have a regular
morning exercise. Another is to have a healthy social relationship with
other people in the community

B.. Jenela woke up early. She fixed her beddings after which she combed
her hair and proceeded to the bathroom. She took a bath and ate her
breakfast early. She called her friend nearby and they went to the church
together.

C Rosita is crying at the corner. She told the visitors that her father was
rushed to the hospital due to his illness. The visitors advised her to calm
down and trust the Lord that his father will be healed soon.

D. There are many ways to lessen the spread of COVID-19 virus. To

solve this one must strictly follow the health protocols by wearing face
mask and face shield.

____23. Compare men and women as to their characteristics by giving their

differences.

A. Men and women are both important in the society.

B. Men and women have unique qualities necessary to transfer learning.
C. Men and women are eager to learn new things to help our country to be
progressive.
D. Men are very powerful in different aspects of life while women are strong to
face trials and difficulties in a light manner

____24. You are asked by your teacher to give true information about the
coming election. What will you say?
A. In this coming election many politicians will die.
B. The next election will be held on May 9, 2022.
C. Bongbong Marcos will win as the new president this coming election.
D. The 2022 Presidential Election will be the worse activity in the history of the
Philippines

_____25. Which tag line is often used for band wagon type of propaganda
technique?
 A. “Everyone else is doing it!”
B. “I trust celebrities and experts.”
C. “I remember things I see often.”
D. “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

_____26. Which type of propaganda technique uses the tag line below?

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”

A. Glittering generalities
B. Name - calling
C. Plain folks
D. Transfer

_____27. In reading, we compare and contrast to look for ______.

A. clues and facts
B. similarities and differences
C truth and lies
D. wrongs and rights

______28. What is the major difference between e-readers and books?

A. E-readers are harder to damage.
B. E-readers require an energy source.
C. E-readers have limited available titles.
D. E-readers cost less than regular books.

____29. Which of these statements gives contrast?

A. All school in San Gabriel has reading corners to motivate and inspire the
learners to read.
B. Many properties and crops were destroyed due to the strong typhoon
C One of the effects of this pandemic is the rapid death of young and adult
people all over the world
.
D. The president is a brave and wise man but he cannot solve the issue in West
Philippine Sea so the people called him coward.

_____30. Read and analyze the text.

Marijuana should be legalized. We are putting too many people in prison and
spending too much money to imprison them for nonviolent crimes.

What is the purpose of the selection?

A. To describe C. To inform
B. To entertain D. To persuade

_____31. What is the purpose of this topic for the readers? “The Effects of Climate
Change“
A. To Describe B. To Entertain
C. To Inform D. To React

Read and analyze the story.

 Billy and Ron are brothers. Billy is 5 years old. Ron is 7 years old. One day
their mom took them to the zoo. Billy wore his red cap and Ron wore his blue
cap.
They had fun watching all the animals. Ron liked the monkeys the best. He
wanted to stay and watch them some more. But, Billy wanted to go to see the
elephants. Elephants were Billy’s favorite.
Their mom said it was time to go to see the elephants, and Ron was sad. But
their mom said they could come back and see the monkeys again before they
left the zoo. Billy and Ron had a great day at the zoo.

_____32. Which statement tells how Billy and Ron are different?
A. Billy and Ron’s mom took them to the zoo.
B. Billy is 5 years old and Ron is 7 years old.
C. Billy and Ron had a great day.
D. Billy and Ron are brothers.
_____33. Jenna wants to buy a new cellphone. She asked her , parents, but they told
her they could not afford to buy it. So, she made a plan on how to buy her dream
cellphone. If you were Jenna, what do you think is the procedure that must
she done?
A. First, Jenna started bringing packed food for recess or lunch.
B. Finally, she was able to save a big portion from her allowance for a
month.
C. Next, she began recording her daily allowance.
D. Then, she limited the food she bought in the canteen.
E. Last, she listed down the things she bought for the using her allowance.

A. A B C D E B. A C D E B
C. B D C E A D. D A B C E

_____34. Read and evaluate the text. What type of informational text is shown?

Don’t you know that trees help prevent water pollution? They control the
sudden flow of rainfall into the earth below the tree. This prevents pollutants to
be carried to the ocean. Trees act like a sponge that filters this water naturally
and uses it to recharge groundwater supplies.

A. Comparison and Contrast C. Cause and Effect

B. Problem and Solution D. Time Order

_____35. Evaluate the following advertisement. Which shows “Testimonial”?

A. B. C. D.

_____36. How does the use of a testimonial affect the popularity of the product?

A. It increases its popularity.

B. It decreases its popularity.
C. It doesn't change its popularity.
 D. It creates negative effect on other’s product?

_____37. You are asked to create about the Rights of Filipino Children. What would it
be?
A. . Children from Kinder to High school are slow readers who need tutorials to
improve their reading skills
B. Filipino children nowadays are idle to read and work on their daily routines
due to computer games .
C. Filipino children have equal rights or privileges in the society that they need to
enjoy like education, good shelter, clean, safe and child-friendly environment.
D. Filipino children from Kinder to High school must also exercise their rights to
vote to choose the best leader who will transform them to be good leaders who will
defend the country from the oppressors.
.

_____38. You are asked to construct a text type which tells about Cause-and-Effect.
A.
Millions of Filipinos are suffering nowadays due to the pandemic. People
especially the senior citizens just stay at home and wait for the help from the
government. Others undergo job loss and unemployment stress. Some attempt
suicide due to the worse condition they experience.

B.
The woman entered the hall in a pink, silk gown. She is so beautiful with
her long gown. She seated infront and greeted the people. Her face is so angelic. She
started to talk and the audience applauded so loudly. They enjoyed their night with
their favorite actress. After the show, they all received simple gifts or souvenirs from
her .

C.
Typhoon Maring battered Northern Luzon in October. Heavy rains and
strong winds destroyed crops, houses, bridges and buildings. Many people suffered
due to great floods which has great impact on their lives up to the present. The
collapse of bridges affects the lives of many Filipinos. The Bayanihan spirit was felt
due to that unforgettable disaster that happened.

D.

Mang Juan is so ill. This condition changed his lifestyle. He started to list
new things to do in his life like eating fresh fruits and vegetables daily, praying,
simple hand exercise, started his diet , drink more water and quit smoking. He
decided to have longer life than any material thing around him.

_____39. Your teacher wants you to create an informational text- to inform. Which
of the following will you write?
A.
Sunset is the time of day when our sky meets the outer space solar wind. There are
blue, pink, and purple swirls, spinning and twisting, like clouds of balloons caught in
the whirlwind. The sun moves slowly to hide behind the line of horizon, while the
moon races to take its place in prominence atop the night sky. People slow to a crawl,
entranced, fully forgetting the deeds that must still be done. There is a coolness and
calmness when the sun does set.
 B.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves to freedom.
Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The
northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north.
Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.

C. Alan had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a
nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far.
Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Andoy fell overboard and landed head
first into the water. Andoy and his friends laughed and laughed.

D. Alma is my lovely neighbor. She is my sister’s best friend. She is not only loved by my
sister but by everyone in our village. She smiles always, and gets along with others so
well.

_____40. Create and write your own informational text based on the given structure
and topic.

A.
First, wash your rice. Before you do anything, rinse your rice off.
Second, measure your rice and water. Combine the rice and water in a pot.
Third, stir it and then put a lid on before turning the burner on high.
Then, wait for it to boil.
Finally, while boiling, serve and eat.

First, you need to get a rice and estimate how many cup of rice you want.
B. Second, wash the rice 2-3 times
Then apply the water, use your finger to measure the water and place it on the stove.
Set it in low heat and wait till it cook
And lastly, you can eat and enjoy it!!

First, soak and rinse the rice before cooking.

C.
Second, let it boil.
Then, turn off the stove.
Finally, serve the rice.
 D. First, wash the rice before cooking.
Second, add water.
Then, turn on the stove and let the rice cook.
Lastly, serve and enjoy.

Prepared by:

Checked by;

MARITES L. OLANIO
Teacher MARY JANE L. ALMOITE, Ph.D
Principal III