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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

Q1 – DIAGNOSTIC TEST
SCIENCE 4

Table of Specification
LEARNING COMPETENCIES BASED ON MELCS NUMBER PERCENTAGE TOTAL ITEM NUMBER
OF DAYS NUMBER
TAUGHT OF
ITEMS
1. Classify materials based on the ability to S4MT- 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
absorb water, float, sink, undergo Ia-1 11,12,13,14,15,16,
decay; S4MT-Ia-1 18, 19, 22, 29, 40
2. Describe changes in solid materials 10, 17, 30, 32, 35
when they are bent, pressed,
hammered, or cut; S4MT-Ie-f-5
3. Describe changes in properties of 20, 21, 23, 24, 26,
materials when exposed to certain 28, 31, 33, 34, 36,
conditions such as temperature or when 37
mixed with other materials. S4MT-Ig-h-
6
4. Identify changes in materials whether 25, 27, 38, 39
useful or harmful to one’s environment.
S4MT-Ii-j-7
TOTAL 45 100 40 40
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Q1 – DIAGNOSTIC TEST
SCIENCE 4

Name:________________________________ Grade and Section:_____________________________

Teacher:_____________________________ Date:____________________ Score:_____________

Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What makes a cloth rag absorbent?

A. It is porous. C. It is made of soft material.
B. It is used for cleaning D. It has a size that can easily absorb

2. Which of these materials undergo decay?

a. b. c. d.

3. Which of the following materials float in water?

a. stone b. rubber ball c. nail d. coin

4. Why do boats float in water?

a. Boasts are made of wood that make them float.
b. Man uses paddle to make the boat float.
c. The sea breeze makes the boat float in water.
d. The boat is tied with plastic string that makes it float.

5. Andrea spilled milk on the table. Which material can she use to clean the table?
A. paper towel C. rubber mat
B. plastic sheet D. wax paper

6. If you are going to dispose waste materials commonly found at home, what are you going to do
with the decaying materials?
a. throws them in the river
b. mix them with the non-decaying materials
c. make a compost
d. keep them in the cabinet and uses them again

7. Which of the following materials sink in water?

a. stone b. rubber ball c. floater d. ship

8. These materials absorb water, except

a. rag b. sponge c. straw d. handkerchief

9. A glass of water spilled on the table. You want to dry the table at once. What are you going to use?
a. rug made of cloth c. cotton
b. handkerchief d. tissue paper

10. What happens when solid materials are bent, pressed, hammered, and cut?
a. Only the physical appearance is changed.
b. No new material is formed.
c. Both a and b
d. None of these
11. Which of these garbage materials do not undergo decay?
a. used cooking oil c. fruit peelings
b. plastics, glass, bottles d. leftover food

12. What should you do with non-decaying garbage materials?

a. recycle them b. burn them c. bury them d. store them

Given the drawings inside the box, answer questions 13-15 below:
A B C

13. Which group of minerals will undergo decay?

a. A and B b. C and A c. A d. B

14. Which group of materials is recyclables?

a. A and B b. B and C c. A and C d. C

15. Which group of materials can turn into fertilizer?

a. A and C b. B and C c. B d. A

16. Why do some materials absorb water?

a. because some materials have tiny holes that let the water in.
b. some materials are soft that can easily get water in.
c. some materials are made of vinyl.
d. some materials are expensive

17. The following are characteristics/properties of solid materials:

a. size b. texture c. shape d. all of these

18. How should non-decaying wastes be disposed?

a. by composting b. by reusing c. by recycling d. both b and c
19. Which of the following show proper waste disposal?
a. throwing garbage to the sea
b. putting all waste materials in one container
c. throwing left over foods in the drainage canal
d. segregating waste into decaying and non-decaying
20. Which of the following statements is true when oil and water are combined?
a. Oil will settle on top.
b. Water will settle on top.
c. Oil and water will completely mix.
d. Oil will dissolve in water.

21. Which of the following mixtures cannot be distinguished when combined?

a. Pebbles and sand
b. Iodized salt and white sugar
c. Paper clips and staple wire
d. Rock salt and pepper
22. Pollution of rivers is cause by indiscriminate dumping of__________
a. garbage c. lead
b. industrial waste d. all of the above

23.Which of these methods will help dissolve sugar easily in water?

a. filtering b. stirring c. adding more sugar d. none of the above
24. Which material melt when heated?
a. cloth b. knife c. candle d. stone

25. If you are going to dispose waste materials commonly found at home, what are you going to do
with the decaying materials?
a. make a compost
b. mix them with the non-decaying
c. throw them in the river
d. keep them in the cabinet and use them again

26. What will happen to ice cube when place outside the refrigerator?
a. The ice cube will melt
b. The ice cube will dry
c. The ice cube becomes solid
d. The ice cubes remains the same.

27. Which of the following should you do to lessen the garbage in the community?
a. throw garbage anywhere.
b. recycle non -biodegradable materials.
c. burn the garbage.
d. throw appliances that still be fixed and buy a new one.

28. Why does sugar dissolve when mixed with water?

a. Sugar particles become too small.
b. The particles of sugar settles at the bottom.
c. The sugar particles spread evenly in the water.
d. None of the above.

29. What should people do with their garbage to prevent oneself from getting sick?
a. drink untreated water
b.. take medicine
c. dispose waste materials properly
d. throw the waste materials anywhere in your surroundings

30. Dino was playing with his modeling clay. As he pressed the clay, he
was able to form different materials as shown in the picture.

Which of the following describes what happens to the modeling clay

when it was pressed?
a. The clay changed its size and color.
b. The clay changed its size and shape
c. The clay changed its volume and color.
d. The clay changed its volume and odor.

31. Kurt heated a chocolate bar to make chocolate syrup. Which of the following describes what
changes happened in the property of the bar when it is heated?
a. The chocolate bar changed its size and shape.
b. The chocolate bar changed its taste and odor.
c. The chocolate bar changed its texture and odor.
d. The chocolate bar changed its odor and texture.

 32.  Hazel Joyce cuts a piece of paper. Describe what changes may happen in the property of the 
piece of paper when it was cut as shown in the picture below.

A. Change in size and shape   C. Change in texture   

 B. Change in color              D. Change in odor

33. What might happen when flour is mixed with cold water?

a. The flour will dispose completely in water.

b. The flour will dissolve partially in water.
c. The flour will not dissolve in water at all.
d. The flour will not settle at the bottom of the water.

34.  Which of the following describes what happens to the white sugar when mixed with iodized salt?
a. White sugar can be distinguished with the iodized salt when mixed.
b. White sugar cannot be distinguished with the iodized salt when mixed.
c. White sugar settles at the bottom of iodized salt.
d. White sugar completely mixed with iodized salt.

35. What happened to solid materials when they were bent?

a. There are new solid materials formed.
b. There are no changes at all.
c. Materials may change their size and shape but there’s no new materials are formed.
d. All of the above

36. The picture below shows a piece of butter in the frying pan. If the stove is turned on, what change
could happen to the piece of butter? What can you conclude about what happens to the butter when
heated?
a. The butter will melt when heated.
b. The butter gets bigger when heated.
c. The butter increases its shape when heated.
d. The butter increases its size when heated.

37.  What will happen to alcohol and water when mixed?

a. Alcohol and water will mix completely.
b. Alcohol and water will mix partially.
c. Alcohol and water will not mix together.
d. Alcohol and water will form two layers.

38. Which of the following changes in the materials is useful to the environment?
a. Throwing garbage in the canal.
b. Throwing hospital wastes into the river.
c. Using detergents in washing clothes in the river.
d. Using paper bags when shopping

39. The following changes in the materials are useful to the environment, except
a. Using old newspaper in wrapping gifts
b. Using eco bag when buying groceries.
c. Using pesticides in killing insects
d. Using both sides of bond paper when writing.

40. What are the factors that contribute to the decaying process of the materials?
a. air and plastic materials c. human and animals
b. sunlight only d. sunlight, water, soil, and action of microorganisms

Good Luck!
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
SCIENCE 4

ANSWER KEY:

1. A 21. B
2. C 22. D
3. C 23. B
4. A 24. C
5. A 25. A
6. C 26. A
7. A 27. B
8. C 28. C
9. A 29. C
10. C 30. B
11. B 31. A
12. A 32. A
13. A 33. C
14. B 34. B
15. D 35. C
16. A 36. A
17. D 37. A
18. D 38. D
19. D 39. C
20. A 40. D