Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Davao Region
Schools Division of Davao Occidental
THIRD QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 6

Learner’s Name

Grade Level & Section

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read the questions carefully. Choose the best answer and
write the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided.

1.What is a viewpoint?
a. It is an informative text. c. It is an instructional material.
b. It is a standpoint. d. It is a belief of the whole community.

2. Rona is making an article that has a good viewpoint. Which of the following she
must consider for her to have a stronger point of view?
a. unrelated facts c. evidence to support
b. opinion of others d. opinions of her best friend

3. In making a stand in an informed opinion, what should we always see that

causes us to believe in something that is true and it really happens?
a. opinion c. evidence
b. facts d. experience

4. What do you call the belief or judgement or way of thinking about something
based on facts?
a. opinion c. evidence
b. informed opinion d. facts

For items 5-6, read and understand the fable below. Then, answer the
questions based on it.

The Rabbit and the Turtle

One day in a jungle, a rabbit was boasting about how fast he could run. He was
laughing at the turtle for being so slow. Much to the rabbit’s surprise, the turtle
challenged him to a race. The rabbit thought this was a good joke and accepted the

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challenge. The fox was to be the umpire of the race. As the race began, the rabbit raced
way ahead of the turtle, just like everyone thought.
The rabbit got to the halfway point and could not see the turtle anywhere. He was
hot and tired and decided to stop and take a short nap. Even if the turtle passed him, he
would be able to race to the finish line ahead of him. All this time the turtle kept walking
step by step by step.
He never quit no matter how hot or tired he got. He just kept going. However, the
rabbit slept longer than he had thought and when he woke up, he could not see the turtle
anywhere! He went at full speed to the finish line but found the turtle there waiting for
him.

https://www.storyjumper.com/book/read/17563988/The-Rabbit-And-The-
Turtle#page/6

5. Who is considered as the hero (protagonist) in the story?

a. turtle c. rabbit
b. fox d. umpire

6. What character traits were shown by the rabbit?

a. boastful c. rude
b. diligent d. arrogant

For item 7-8, arrange the following to make a coherent viewpoint.

7.
1. Let us hope and pray that this pandemic will end soon.
2. Children worry about skipping school.
3. Many individuals have already lost their jobs.
4. The crisis caused by COVID 19 Pandemic has affected millions of people.

a. 4-3-2-1 c. 3-2-1-4
b. 4-1-2-3 d. 2-4-3-1

8.
1. A fit and a 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.
a. 1-2-3-4 c. 1-3-4-2
b. 1-2-4-3 d. 2-4-3-1

For items number 9-10, read the narratives below, then answer the questions that
follow.

Don Juan and his wife Namongan lived in Nalbuan, now part of La Union in the
Northern part of the Philippines. They had a son named Lam-ang. Before Lam-ang
was born, Don Juan went to the mountains in order to punish a group of their Igorot
enemies. While he was away, his son Lam-ang was born. It took four (4) people to
help Namongan give birth. As soon as Lam-ang was born, he spoke. He named
himself and chose his godparents. At nine (9) months, he decided he would go and
look for his father. During his exhausting journey, he rested for a while. He fell asleep
and he had a bad dream about his father’s head being stuck on a pole by the Igorot.
9. How will you evaluate Lam-ang as the character in this narrative?
a. unbelievable c. funny
b. horrible d. normal

10. In what sentence number did the author mention the setting of this narrative?
a. First sentence c. Third sentence
b. Second sentence d. Last sentence

For items number 11-12, read the following passage below and answer the
questions that follow.

In the early times, many believed that women have deficiencies and that they do not
deserve to have equal rights with that of men. Today, there have been claims that men
and women are equal, which various women support. They would react with every
discrimination, defend themselves and would cry for gender equality.

11. According to the passage, what was the olden times belief?
a. Women with equal rights with men.
b. Women are more powerful than men.
c. Women do not have equal rights with men.
d. Men are superior than women.

12. What was the cause of unequal rights between men and women?
a.They believe that women lack necessary quality.
b.They believe that men are physically stronger than women.
c.They believe that women are for household chores only.
d. they believe that women should submit to men.

13. What is a theme?

a. It is the central message of the story.

b. It is the protagonist and the antagonist of the story.
c. It is the thread of the events.
It is where and when the story happens.

14. The following elements may lead us to find the theme of the narrative
EXCEPT one, which one is it?
a. Title c. Characters
b. Dialogue d. Climax

15. Jen and Carlo are evaluating the story ends, if they see that something bad
happens to the character in the story, they can conclude that the author tries to
convey _______________.
a. The character made a good choice.
b. The world is a bed of roses.
c. The character made a wrong decision.
d. The story is incomplete.
For items number 16-17, read and understand the fable below. Then, answer the
questions that follow.
The lion is asleep in the middle of the jungle and a mouse runs over his paw by
accident. The lion wakes up when he feels the mouse on his paw and threatens to eat
the mouse. The mouse begs for his life, saying that if the lion will free him the mouse
will return the favor one day. The lion laughs at the idea that the mouse will be able
to do something for him, but decides to let him go. Some time passes, and the mouse
hears the lion roaring in the jungle. The mouse goes to see what has happened and
finds the lion trapped in a net. The mouse sets to work chewing through the net and
is able to free the lion.
https://ils.unc.edu/~sturm/storytelling/cuecards/Lion%20and%20Mouse.html
16. Based on the selection given, who are the main characters?
a. the lion and the mouse c. the lion and the hunter
b. the lion, mouse and the jungle d. the lion, the mouse and net

17. What is the setting in the story?

a. jungle c. farm
b. seashore d. forest

18. Which is the best theme in the story?

a. Kindness c. Kindness is great
b. It is good to be kind. d. Doing kindness to others may
also bring kindness back to you

19. Which of the following statements would best relate to the lion in the story?
a. When I do good something good will also happen to me.
b. We all have the power to choose to do good.
c. Being kind is beautiful.
d. Doing good is what make people happy.

20. Janna is making a graphic organizer about the story of a young boy who won
the National Award for Music because of his hard work and dedication. What is the
best graphic organizer to be used?
a.Venn Diagram c. Cause and Effect Chart
b. Concept Chart d. KWL Table

21.Renzo is making a viewpoint, which of the following he should consider before

making his viewpoint?
a.State his position on the topic.
b. Being familiar with the topic.
c. Enumerate examples that will support his stand.
d. Make his generalization.

22.This is the general statement that will conclude Renzo’s viewpoint.

a. point of view c. evidence
b. reasons d. generalization
For items number 23-24, read the following passage carefully and answer the questions
below.

The Wise Man

The Wise Man
People have been coming to the wise man, complaining about the same problems every time.
People have been coming to the wise man, complaining about the same problems every
One day he told them a joke and everyone roared in laughter.
time. One day he told them a joke and everyone roared in laughter.
After a couple of minutes, he told them the same joke and only a few of them smiled.
After a couple of minutes, he told them the same joke and only a few of them smiled.
When he told the same joke for the third time no one laughed anymore.
When he told the same joke for the third time no one laughed anymore.
The wise man smiled and said:
The wise man smiled and said:
“You can’t laugh at the same joke over and over. So why are you always
“You can’t laugh at the same joke over and over. So why are
crying about the same problem?
you always crying about the same problem?

23. What is the theme of this narrative?

a. Worrying won’t solve your problems. It will just waste your time and energy.
b. Complaining in life makes you unhappy.
c. Value the things you have in your life.
d. Worrying is a waste of time.

24. Which part of the story led you to the theme?

a. The wise man told them a joke.
b. People have been coming to the wise man.
c. Everyone roared in laughter.
d. The wise man smiled and said, “You can’t laugh at the same joke over and
over. So why are you always crying about the same problem?”

25. What does it mean when the wise man said, “You can’t laugh at the same joke
over and over. So why are you always crying about the same problem?”
a. Worrying about the same problem over and over again is a waste of time.
b. In life, we will face the same problem over and over again.
c. We can laugh even if we are facing problems.
d. Crying will help us cope with problems in life.a

For items number 26-27, read the continuation of the narrative below. Answer the
questions that follow.

Lam-ang was furious when he learned what had happened to his father. He rushed to
the enemies’ village and killed them all, except for one whom he let go so that he could tell
other people about his greatness. Upon returning to Nalbuan in triumph, he was bathed
by women in the Amburayan River. All the fish died because of the dirt and odor from Lam-
ang’s body.
Meanwhile, in the next village, there lived a beautiful young woman named Ines
Kannoyan whom Lam-ang wanted to woo. He visited her and brought along with him his
white rooster and gray dog. On his way, he met his enemy Sumarang, one of Ines’ suitors
whom he fought once. Lam-ang found Ines’ house. It was surrounded by many suitors who
brought something with them trying to catch Ines’ attention.

Excerpted from: Biag ni Lam-ang (an epic)

26. In this narrative, what strange qualities does Lam-ang have?
a. extra-ordinary c. timid
b. vigilant d. coward

27. How was rivalry in the passage proven?

a.Lam-ang fought his enemy Sumarang.
b. Lam-ang found Ines’ house in the village.
c. Ines’ house was surrounded by many suitors.
d. Lam-ang brought along with him his white rooster and gray dog.

For items number 28-30, study the following procedure in baking.

I. Add yeast and water.

II. Mix flour with salt.
III. Prepare the ingredients.
IV. Bake in the oven.

28. In baking, what should come first?

a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV

29. What should come next after mixing the flour?

a. adding yeast and water

b. preparing all the ingredients
c. baking in the oven
d. eating

30. What is the correct order in baking?

a. III-I-II-IV
b. III-II-IV-I
c. III-II-I-IV
d. I-IV-II-III
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Davao Region
Schools Division of Davao Occidental
THIRD QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 6
ANSWER SHEET
Learner’s Name

Grade Level & Section

Write the letter of your answer in every item here:

1 16

2 17

3 18

4 19

5 20

6 21

7 22

8 23

9 24

10 25

11 26

12 27

13 28

14 29

15 30

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QUARTER 3

KEY TO CORRECTIONS

No. Correct Options No. Correct Options No. Correct Options

1 B 11 C 21 B

2 C 12 A 22 D

3 C 13 A 23 A

4 B 14 D 24 D

5 A 15 C 25 A

6 A 16 A 26 A

7 A 17 A 27 C

8 B 18 D 28 C

9 A 19 A 29 A

10 A 20 B 30 C