Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of Batangas

INDIVIDUAL READING INVENTORY AND COMPREHENSION TEST

GRADE 10

Tears can ruin make-up bring conversation to a stop, and give you a runny nose. They leave
you embarrassed and without energy. Still crying is a fact of life and your tears are very useful. Even
when you’re not crying they make a film over the eye’s surface. This film contains a substance that
protects your eyes against infection.
When tears fall, they relieve stress; but we tend to fight them for all sorts of reasons.People
worry about showing their emotions, afraid that once they lose control they’ll never get it
back,”explains psychologist Dorothy Rowe. “As children we might have been punished for shedding
tears or expressing anger; as adults we still fear the consequences of showing emotions. The fact is, no
emotion lasts forever.” After we cry, the feelings that caused the tears often disappear.
Almost any emotion- good or bad, happy or sad- can bring on tears. Crying is an escape
mechanism for built-up emotions. Tears can help you when you feel you are ready to explode because
of very strong feelings. How many times you laughed until you cried? That is an example of how tears
release feelings. This may explain why men, who are usually afraid to cry suffer more heart attacks
than women. Women cry Men explode.
Sometimes people become very stressed and cry. Whatever emotion they are feeling- shock,
anger, fear or grief- is being held back.
Tears are sign of our ability to feel. If you find yourself near someone crying, deal with it. And
never be afraid to cry yourself.
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NAME:_________________________________ SECTION:_______________________
COMPREHENSION-____________________
QUESTIONS ANSWERED:1__________ 2 ____________ 3 ___________ 4__________ 5________
1. How are tears useful with our eyes even when we’re not crying?
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2. Cite one reason why a person tends to fight his emotions?
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3. How does crying help you cope up with your emotion?
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4. What does the selection tells of men and women with regards to showing their emotions?
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5. Do you feel embarrassed when you cry? Why or why not?
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0 -1 NON-READER 2 FRUSTRATION 3-4INSTRUCTIONAL 5 INDEPENDENT
WORD RECOGNITION - ____________________
TOTAL NO. OF ERRORS: ____________________

ERRORS: _____ Ms – Mispronunciation _____ Om – Omission _____ Sub – Substitution

_____ Rep – Repetition _____ Ins – Insertion _____ Rej – Rejection
WR = TOTAL SCORE – NO. OF ERRORS x 10
TOTAL SCORE
96% - 100% = INDEPENDENT 81% - 90% = FRUSTRATION
91% - 95% = INSTRUCTIONAL 75% - 80% = CAPACITY
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of Batangas

INDIVIDUAL READING INVENTORY AND COMPREHENSION TEST

GRADE 9

He was my ice cream buddy. We usually spent our afternoon hanging out in an ice cream parlor
nearby. While enjoying our favorite flavors, we would talk about how our day went and laugh at our
own misadventures, misfortunes or mishaps. We would talk about everything and anything under the
setting sun or the pouring rain.
He was my best friend, the only boy I have ever been comfortable with. Though he belonged to
the popular crowd, he was still there to remind me that I was not alone and to make me laugh during
the times when I felt so low even though I was just another face in school. Most of the time, he would
crack jokes and do some crazy antics that would make me burst out in laughter until I had to wipe my
happy tears off my eyes. I considered him as my living diary because he listened quickly and patiently
while I poured out my lament over some pathetic things that happened in my life back then.
Why am I writing this? I write because I want to express what I feel right now. I am writing
this because an hour ago we just chatted (thanks to the advent of social networks), just like what we
have been doing lately, although we are thousands of miles apart.
No, I am not in love with him (although there were times I thought I was) but I do love him as a
friend. I regret the time when I turned down his invitation to join his despedida. And I’m sorry for
myself because I only got a chance to see him once – on the day before he left. It was then when I
realized how blessed I am to have him as a friend, - Gelyka Ruth R. Dumaraos

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NAME:_________________________________ SECTION:_______________________
COMPREHENSION-____________________
QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 1__________ 2 ____________ 3 ___________ 4__________ 5________
1. What is the selection about?
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2. Explain how the speaker was treated by her friend?
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3. What does the phrase “happy tears” mean?
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4. Where do you think is the speaker’s friend at that time?
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5. What is the speaker regretful of as she writes her piece?
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0 -1 NON-READER 2 FRUSTRATION 3-4INSTRUCTIONAL 5 INDEPENDENT
WORD RECOGNITION - ____________________
TOTAL NO. OF ERRORS: ____________________

ERRORS: _____ Ms – Mispronunciation _____ Om – Omission _____ Sub – Substitution

_____ Rep – Repetition _____ Ins – Insertion _____ Rej – Rejection
WR = TOTAL SCORE – NO. OF ERRORS x 10
TOTAL SCORE
96% - 100% = INDEPENDENT 81% - 90% = FRUSTRATION
91% - 95% = INSTRUCTIONAL 75% - 80%
Republic of the Philippines = CAPACITY
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of Batangas

INDIVIDUAL READING INVENTORY AND COMPREHENSION TEST

GRADE 8

The people on earth face a major problem called global warming.Global warming occurs when
the average temperature in many places on earth rise. Environment will change as a result of this.
Farming areas may be too hot to raise crops. Many parts of the earth will dry up forming deserts.
Icebergs may melt causing the oceans to rise and flood many coastal areas. Although this may take
several years to happen, it is bound to happen.

We got energy from the sun in the form of heat. The extra heat should bounce from the earth
into space. This does not happen when the earth’s atmosphere is full of polluted gases. The extra heat
is trapped inside causing the average temperature to rise.

The extra heat trapped above the earth is called the greenhouse effect. If ever you had sat inside
a bus on a warm and sunny day with all windows closed, you have experienced the greenhouse effect.
The gasses that pollute the atmosphere and cause the greenhouse effect are greenhouse gases.

The greenhouse gases come from many sources. They come from fuel being burned in
industrial plants. Oil and gasoline used in motor vehicle give off greenhouse gases. Garbage burned in
your backyard has greenhouse gases. Even the wood used in cooking increases the greenhouse gases in
the atmosphere.

Trees reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Trees use the carbon dioxide,
one of the greenhouse gases in making their own food. They give off clean air, oxygen. Another way
to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases is to plant more trees.

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NAME: _______________________________________ SECTION:_________________

COMPREHENSION-__________________
QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 1__________ 2 ____________ 3 ___________ 4__________ 5________
1. What is the selection about?
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2. When does global warming occur?
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3. What would likely to happen when global warming occur?
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4. What can you do to reduce global warming?
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5. Why do trees play an important role in reducing global warming?
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0 -1 NON-READER 2 FRUSTRATION 3-4INSTRUCTIONAL 5 INDEPENDENT
WORD RECOGNITION - ____________________
TOTAL NO. OF ERRORS: ____________________
ERRORS: _____ Ms – Mispronunciation _____ Om – Omission _____ Sub – Substitution
_____ Rep – Repetition _____ Ins – Insertion _____ Rej – Rejection
WR = TOTAL SCORE – NO. OF ERRORS x 10
TOTAL SCORE
96% - 100% = INDEPENDENT 81% - 90% = FRUSTRATION
91% - 95% = INSTRUCTIONAL 75% - 80% = CAPACITY
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of Batangas

INDIVIDUAL READING INVENTORY AND COMPREHENSION TEST

GRADE 7

The dragon fruit or night blooming cactus can be attributed to a myth created by Asian
marketers.
According to the myth, the fruit was created thousands of years ago by fire breathing dragons.
During a battle, the dragon breathed fire and the last thing that came of its mouth was this fruit. After
the dragon was slain, the fruit was presented to the emperor as a treasure because it was an indication
of victory.
In reality, dragon fruit is really a treasure for this fabulous fruit has so many health benefits. It
is rich in fiber, vitamins and is believed to prevent cancer. It improves memory, enhances immune
system and promotes tissue development.
In addition to that, the fruit improves appetite, enhances metabolism, aids digestion and
strengthens bones and teeth development. It also reduces fat, bad cholesterol and hypertension. Lastly,
it helps maintain clear vision, and moisturizes and smoothens skin.
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NAME: _________________________________________ SECTION: __________________
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: ____________________________________
COMPREHENSION- ____________________________
QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 1 ___________2 ___________ 3 ___________4 __________
5 ___________ 6 ___________7 __________
1. Who created the myth about dragon fruit?
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2. What was the last thing that came of the dragon’s mouth after it was slain?
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3. In the myth, why was the fruit considered as a treasure?
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4. In reality, why was the dragon fruit regarded as a treasure?
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5. What was the reason for creating the myth about the dragon fruit?
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6. What title can best fit the selection?
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7. What is the writer’s purpose in this?
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selection?
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WORD RECOGNITION - ____________________
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TOTAL NO. OF ERRORS: ____________________

ERRORS: _____ Ms – Mispronunciation _____ Om – Omission _____ Sub – Substitution

_____ Rep – Repetition _____ Ins – Insertion _____ Rej – Rejection
WR = TOTAL SCORE – NO. OF ERRORS x 10
TOTAL SCORE
96% - 100% = INDEPENDENT 81% - 90% = FRUSTRATION
91% - 95% = INSTRUCTIONAL 75% - 80% = CAPACITY