Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Cordillera Administrative Region
Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet
Third Quarter Summative Assessment in English 6

General Direction:
a. This is a 40-item multiple choice type of test covering the learning competencies
tackled during the quarter. Go over these items first before answering.
b. Select the best answer from the given questions. Write the letter of your choice on the
answer sheet provided.
c. Do not write anything on this test paper.

For items 1-15, read the short story and answer the questions that follow.

The King of Mactan

One bright sunny day of April,1521, Lapu-lapu, the Datu of Mactan, received a message from
Humabon, the Rajah of Cebu. The message was about the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in Cebu with
three large ships and many men aboard. With them were treasures and arms, some of which they had
given to Humabon.
Magellan wanted all the people, including Humabon to pay tribute to his king Charles I of Spain.
Lapu-Lapu did not like the idea.
When Magellan heard about this, he sent his men to burn the village called Bulaia. After the
incident, a messenger arrived. He told Lapu-lapu that Magellan would burn the village if Lapu-lapu
would not pay tribute to Magellan in the name of the king of Spain.
Lapu-lapu called all his men armed with spears, lances, and arrows. He was ready for the war
against Magellan. For the battle site, Lapu-lapu chose a tricky site of the sea which was filled with coral
reefs.
The battle went on. Magellan was wounded until he fell and died.

1. How did the author describe the villain in the story?

A. brave B. coward C. proud D. strange

2. Who was described as the villain in the story?

A. King Humabon B. Lapu-Lapu C. Magellan D. soldier

3. How did the author identify the hero in the story?

A. king of Cebu C. leader of Spaniard soldiers
B. king of Mactan D. wise stranger

4. Who is the identified hero in the story?

A. king Humabon B. Lapu-Lapu C. Magellan D. soldier

5. How does the story start?

A. The battle went on.
B. When Magellan heard about this, he sent his men to burn the village called Bulaia.
C. Lapu-lapu received a message from Humabon about the arrival of Magellan in Cebu
D. Magellan wanted all the people, including Humabon to pay tribute to his king. Lapu-lapu did
not like the idea.

6. What part of the story wherein excitement, tension, or crisis are encountered?
A. One bright sunny day of April,1521
B. Lapu-lapu called all his men armed with spears, lances, and arrows.
C. Magellan wanted all the people, including Humabon to pay tribute to his king.
D. When Magellan heard about this, he sent his men to burn the village called Bulaia.
7. How did the author write the highest point of interest of the story?
A. He introduces the main character.
B. He ends up the story in a tragic ending.
C. He leads the readers towards its climax.
D. He let the character faces the biggest problem.

8.The battle went on. This part of the story is the falling action. why?
A. It is the introduction of the story.
B. The main characters are established.
C. Excitement and tension are encountered.
D. The events and complications begin to resolve.

9. What kind of ending does the story have?

A. Funny B. Happy C. Tragic D. Worrisome
For items 10-15, read the story and answer the questions that follow.

Omar is a Grade 6 pupil in one of the schools here in Baguio. He longs to have face-to-face
classes because he wanted to learn more from his teachers as they explain/teach the lessons well. He
is now eating his snacks after taking a break from answering his modules. He remembered how much
he enjoyed sitting with his friends and classmates while doing group activities, when they ate together
during recess time and lunch breaks. Omar stopped reminiscing about the past when he suddenly
heard his mom’s call reminding him to resume answering his modules that is due tomorrow.

10. The beginning of the story is _______

A. Omar is a grade 6 pupil
B. Omar is eating his snacks
C. Omar stopped remembering the past
D. Omar longs to have face to face classes

11. He is now eating his snacks and he remembered how much he enjoined sitting with his friends.
What part of the story is this?
A. Beginning
B. Conclusion
C. Middle
D, Resolution

12. How did the writer conclude the story?

A. When he is eating his snacks after taking a break
B. When he longs to have face-to-face classes because he wanted to learn more
C. When Omar stopped reminiscing the past and resume answering his modules
D. When he remembered how much he enjoyed sitting with his friends and classmates

13. Which of the following is the flashback in the story?

A. When he is eating his snacks after taking a break
B. When he longs to have face-to-face classes because he wanted to learn more
C. When Omar stopped reminiscing the past and resume answering his modules
D. When he remembered how much he enjoyed sitting with his friends and classmates

14. Why do writers sometimes include flashback in a story?

A. To cut the story
B. To design the story
C. To proceed with the story
D. To give readers background information about the character.

15. The theme is the message that reader takes away from story or text. The following are steps
to identify a theme except
A. Identify the conflict.
B. Understand the main character
C. Identify the setting and characters.
D. Know how the conflict is resolved.
For items 16-20, read the selections and answer the questions that follow.

A game is a mental or physical contest played according to a set of rules. Since

prehistoric times, people have enjoyed playing games. In addition to pleasure, games
provide excitement, challenge, and relaxation. Playing games may also develop mental,
physical, and social skills.

16. How do you present your stand about playing games?

A. I disagree that games are exciting.
B. I agree that games develop the body.
C. I disagree that games are played by rules.
D. I agree that games are challenging and exciting.

17. What evidence support your stand on playing games?

A. Children cry when they play.
B. Other children prefer to watch TV.
C. Some children do not like to play.
D. Most children like me enjoy playing games.

Having a cellphone can help children in several ways. Children who have a
cellphone can call for help during an emergency. Also, they can always communicate
with their parents. Finally, cell phones help children stay in contact with friends. For these
reasons, when possible, children should have a cell phone.

18. Do you agree with the informed opinion? why?

A. No, because children are minors.
B. Yes, children need it for online class.
C. Yes, children need for Tiktok shows.
D. No, because children will be addicted to gadgets.

Cats are very good pets for several reasons. They are naturally good care givers
because they take care of their kittens. So they want to take care of their owners as well.
Cats also catch mice. Cats are quite clean. And if you train them to use a litter box, they
require almost no clean up in their areas.

19. What stand can you make based on the informed topic?
A. Cats are clean wild animals.
B. Cats are naturally food-eaters.
C. Cats are troublemakers at home.
D. Cats are very good pets for several reasons.

20. What fact can you cite that will support your stand about cats?
A. Cats catch mice C. Cats guard us at night
B. Cats fight with dogs D. cats provide food for mice

For items 21-30, read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow. Take note of the
highlighted words

A habitat is a place where an organism lives. A pond is an example of a habitat. It

provides the organisms living there with their need to live and grow. Also, a habitat can
usually support some organisms. In the same way, a pond habitat can have pond skaters,
dragon flies and some aquatic plants.
Similarly, a field is another example of a habitat. Different types of grasses may grow
there. Flies, crickets, ants, and spiders also make it their habitat. Another example of a
habitat is the beach. Crabs and hermit crabs live there.
21. Title is a part of a report. What title would you make from the paragraph?
A. A Beach is a Habitat C. Different Habitats
B. A Pond is a Habitat D. Grasses in a Habitat

22. Using pronoun is one way to show coherent report. What pronoun would you
use for the second sentence?
A. It B. They C. We D. You

23. How do you make sentence that show comparison?

A. Also, a habitat can support organism
B. Similarly, a field is another example of a habitat.
C. In the same way, a pond habitat can have dragon flies
D. It provides the organisms living there with their needs

24. How would you make a summary from the text?

A. Finally, there are different habitat
B. In the end, there are different habitat
C. Additionally, there are different habitat
D. To conclude, there are different habitat

25. How do you make a coherent report?

A. Disregard adjectives C. Use adjectives to link sentences
B. Disregard pronouns D. Use pronouns to link sentences

For items 26-30, read the series of sentences. Arrange the sentences to make a coherent
report.

. 1. A fit and healthy body cannot be achieved overnight.

2. One way to be healthy is to watch our diet.
3. This is because we are what we eat.
4. We also have to exercise regularly and get enough sleep.

26. A. 1-2-3-4 B. 1-2-4-3 C. 1-3-4-2

1. Let us hope and pray that this pandemic will end soon.
2. Children worry about skipping school because their parents have no money.
3. Many individuals have already lost their jobs.
4. The crisis caused by Covid-19 has affected millions of people

27. A. 4-3-2-1 B. 4-1-2-3 C. 3-2-1-4

1. Let us not put off for tomorrow the things we can do today.
2.Always remember that time is gold.
3.Most people nowadays are habitual procrastinators.
4.They waste much time on unproductive activities.

28 A. 1-2-3-4 B. 2-1-3-4 C. 3-4-1-2 D. 4-3-2-1

29. How would you make a good title for the story?
A. Things we Today C. Time is Gold
B. Let us not put off for tomorrow D. Unproductive activities

30. How do you make a summary for the sentences in the paragraph?
A. Indeed, time is gold
B. Additionally, time is gold
C. Further, let us not postpone things
D. In conclusion, let us not postpone things
For items 31-37, read and understand the sentences/narratives. Identify the point of view used
in each sentence/narrative. Choose your answers from the given choices inside the box.

A. first person B. second person C. third person

31. This type of point of view is used when the author or narrator speaks directly to the readers.

32. What type of point of view is used when the author or narrator is involved in the story. He or she
may be the main character or one of the characters.

33. You have to eat delicious food for you to be healthy. You need to do some exercise to be
physically fit.” What is the point of view of this passage?

34. Kristina always wears face mask and face shield in public places. What is the point of view of this
passage?

You spent your vacation on a farm. You rode on carabaos and climbed trees. You
swam in rivers and rode in a boat. You caught a big fish, and you quickly ran home and grilled
the fish for your lunch. You shared your meal with your family, and you were proud that you
were the one who caught the fish.

35. Which point of view is used in the narrative?

I’ll buy some chicken from the poultry, and they will lay eggs each morning. I will sell
the eggs to my neighbors and will use the money to buy a gift for my father’s birthday. I wish
to give him a handy bag which he can use at work. I am sure that he will like it and he will be
surprised.

36. Analyze the narrative then determine the point of view used by the narrator.

. Mother prepares nutritious foods for my snacks. These are boiled bananas, a bottle of
milk and a slice of mango. She never lets me eat junk foods because she firmly believes that
these junk foods are not good for health. She also prepares delicious meal for my lunch.
Usually, she prepares vegetable meals such as pinakbet and chopsuey.

37. What point of view is used in this passage?

38. The second person point of view is rarely used in literary writing and is commonly used in ______.
A. instructional writing B. poem writing C. letter writing

39. The following are examples of second person point of views except
A. You should know your abilities and develop them.
B. If you are confused about something in class, don’t wait. Raise your hand and
ask for help immediately.
C. Last summer, we went to my mother’s hometown and experienced the
warmth and hospitality of the people there
D. Do you love vegetables? Do you love being healthy? If so, you’re going to
love Aling Maria’s organic vegetable farm.

40. The following are examples of third person point of views except
A. She is usually the life of the party.
B. There is never a dull moment with Sheryl.
C. I wanted so much to go to the ball but my stepsisters would not hear of it.
D. Everybody in class had to take the test except Angela because she was the only
one who got a perfect score in the first test.