Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON
Balanga City Division
G.L DAVID MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL

REGIONAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT

English 6

Name: Date:
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Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write it on the provided Answer Sheet.

1. Coronavirus is contagious and can be spread easily. The statement is a/an .

A. fact B. fantasy C. imagination D. opinion
2. The following statements describe real events EXCEPT for one.
A. Bryan saw a genie yesterday and granted his three wishes.
B. Gio and Lyra spent quality time with their parents at the beach.
C. Many visitors at the fiesta enjoyed the dishes and delicacies.
D. Sheila washes her hands with soap and clean water before eating.
3. Which of the following tells a make-believe event?
A. Leon takes vitamins every day to make his body stronger and healthier.
B. Most parents chose remote learning to keep their children safe from COVID-19.
C. Social media has now become a place of acquaintance and friendship.
D. The medical front liners ride on a flying carpet when they go to work.
4. The statement, “I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse”, is an example of what figure of speech?
A. Hyperbole B. Irony C. Metaphor D. Simile
5. Which of the following is an example of an ironic statement?
A. I have a million things to do today.
B. The car went faster than the speed of light.
C. The fire station is on fire.
D. This basketball game is taking forever.
6. Sandy did her performance task in English easily. It was just a piece of cake for her. What is the meaning of the underlined
words?
A. easy B. difficult C. rough relaxing D. painful
7. Tope was not able to attend his online classes yesterday because he was feeling a bit under the weather. The meaning of the
underlined idiom is .
A. below the weather C. slept late yesterday
B. not feeling well D. very exhausted
8. It’s raining cats and dogs today. Unfortunately, most of the employees forgot to bring their umbrellas and raincoats. What is the
meaning of the underlined words?
A. Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
B. Employees are playing in the rain.
C. It’s raining heavily and unusually.
D. Someone is giving cats and dogs.
9. Which of the following describes the characteristics of a film?
I. It can be shown at the cinema or on television.
II. It consists of moving pictures that have been recorded.
III. Its process is both an art and an industry.
IV. It tells a story and shows a real situation.

A. I, II and III C. II, III and IV

B. I. II and IV D. I, II, III and IV

For items 10-12, read the selection below and answer the follow-up questions.

Tandang Sora is known as the “Mother of the Revolution”. Her real name was Melchora Aquino. Tandang Sora was quite
old when the revolution broke out in 1896. How sad she was when she saw how poor the people were. She promised herself to help
the poor folks. Whenever a Katipunero was wounded, she nursed him in her little hut in the hills of Banilad. She also supplied the
Katipuneros with food. She solicited medicine and supplies and secretly gave them to the Katipuneros.
When the Spaniards learned of this, Tandang Sora was arrested and exiled to Marianas. She was released after several
years. She returned to the Philippines. She died poor but well-loved and remembered for her services to her country and people.
Source: Developing Reading Power 6
10. Tandang Sora is also known as the .
A. Joan of Arc of Visayas C. Mother of Biak-na-Bato
 B. Lakambini of Katipunan D. Mother of the Revolution
11. The following state the contribution of Melchora Aquino in the Philippine Revolution EXCEPT one.
A. She became the nurse of the sick and wounded Katipuneros.
B. She led the revolutionary movement in Banilad and Marianas.
C. She provided food, shelter, and medical care to the Katipuneros.
D. She served as one of the spies of the Katipuneros to the Spaniards.
12. Do you agree that Melchora Aquino is worth emulating?
A. No, because she did not fight the Spaniards using deadly weapons.
B. No, because she was already old when she helped the Katipuneros.
C. Yes, because her heroic acts contributed to the Philippines’ freedom.
D. Yes, because she returned to the Philippines after being exiled.
13. Last week, our teacher us a challenging task. What is the missing word to complete the
sentence?
A. gave B. give C. gives D. will give
14. Krista and her family (leave) for Tagaytay tomorrow. What should be the form of the enclosed
verb to fill in the blank?
A. leave B. leaves C. left D. will leave
15. “The viral picture on the social media reminded me of my younger years when I helped my mother in selling kakanin
during weekends.” This sentence is an example of connection.
A. text-to-text C. text-to-universe
B. text-to-self D. text-to-world
16. Which of the following shows text-to-text connection?
A. This article that our teacher required us to read is actually the same as the lesson we discussed in
Araling Panlipunan.
B. What I just heard in the news makes me wonder if there is still no approved vaccine until now.
C. The story Dream Vacation reminded me of our family vacation in the province last summer.
D. The movie On The Job by Erik Matti is almost the same as what is happening in our society today.

17. Which pair of words is similar in terms of use?

A. magazine and dictionary B. talk show and teleserye
C. Google and Wikipedia D. journal and thesaurus
18. Which of the following statements on gathering relevant information from various sources is NOT true?
A. There is a huge amount of information available online.
B. You can only access information inside the library.
C. It is easier to retrieve information from internet sources rather than print sources.
D. Documents like books, and journals articles can be held electronically where numerous people can read them at the
same time.
19. A site where anyone can share his/her talent in dancing and singing is .
A. Wikipedia B. Google
C. Facebook D. You Tube
20. It is a propaganda technique where misleading or unproven statistics is used to convince the audience to believe a fact.
A. testimonial B. plain folks
C. card stacking D. bandwagon
21. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a printed material?
A. This kind of material has a cover, title page, body, end page, etc.
B. This is a material that has moving pictures or images accompanied by sound effects.
C. This is a material that has no time restrictions. Readers may read them anytime at their convenience.
D. This is a material that makes use of still pictures or images to support the text and it doesn’t have sound effects.
22. RIVA learned to be kind to others after watching the educational show. She is now sharing her baon with her classmates. What
characteristic of viewed information is shown?
A. It is time-bound.
B. It has a time duration.
C. It gives golden lessons
D. It does not have time limits.
23. Which scenario does NOT imply a secondary source?
A. A video from a soldier documenting his life during the Mindanao siege.
B. The producer of the movie heard from some reporters relevant & good reviews about the film.
C. Lina told Lily about the diary of her sister which was found after her death.
D. My sister and I found an old framed wedding photograph in our storeroom. Mom said it was a gift from Dad.
24. Faye is having trouble with her essay. The word “luxurious” is repeated in each line. What do you think will be the best
resource for her to find another word that means the same as "luxurious"?
A. almanac B. atlas
C. thesaurus D. encyclopedia
25. It is common knowledge that COVID 19 is a very harmful disease that easily spreads from one person to another through
coughing, sneezing, or simply just opening one’s lips. This is an example of .
A. Cause and Effect B. Problem and Solution
C. Comparison and Contrast D. Description
26. Jose Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna in June 1861 and was named Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda. His
family lived on a rented property that was owned by a religious order from the Dominican, which made them a family of wealthy
farmers. What TONE is used by the author?
A. truthful B. playful
C. cheerful D. humorous
27. It is a non - fiction writing that informs the reader about a specific topic. It could be a menu, a science book, or a map.
 A. Fantasy Text B. Informational Text
C. Make-believe Text D. Non-Fiction Text
28. Procedural texts provide step-by-step guidelines for completing a task. Which of the following is a procedural text?
A. advertisement B. argumentative essay
C. cooking recipe D. autobiography
29. When Toper woke up, he felt something happening outside. He went out of his room, but he did not see anyone in the living
room, in the kitchen, or even on the terrace. Then suddenly, from behind the thick curtain, his mom, dad, and Macoy came out and
sang, "Happy birthday to you." What is the setting of the story?
A. behind the thick curtain B. one morning in the house
C. birthday in the Living Room D. on the terrace
30. Renz closed his computer with a loud clap. His mother and father, who seemed to be talking about serious matters,
surprisingly looked at him. Renz realized that he had caught their attention. His brother turned toward him and teased him
loudly, even louder than the noise he made. Renz got his computer and approached his parents with a smile and peace sign.
Where did the story happen?
A. in the library B. in the school canteen
C. in the house D. in the store
31. The P-Squad managed a small restaurant in their house. The boys, who are members of the squad, are closely monitoring
their business. Nerz is in-charge of the marketing, Enzo is in the kitchen, and Trick is in the sales. "Hurray! It’s a rewarding sale!
" Trick said one afternoon after counting their sales. When did the event happen?
A. one afternoon B. one morning
C. one day D. one night
32. The Internet and social media play an important role in one’s life. We use them in all transactions in schools, offices,
businesses, and all other institutions. These are not only for parents and employees but also for school children. Is it really
necessary for children to use social media? Defend your answer.
A. No, because children do not know how to use social media properly.
B. No, because only parents and adults should guide children in their tasks.
C. Yes, because social media is important in all online transactions.
D. Yes, because social media can be used properly by children especially if guided by parents or adults.
33. Limited Face-to-Face classes are now open to kindergarten through grade 12 learners. Pupils show that they are excited about
going back to school to see their classmates and teachers and participate actively in the discussions. This is the most awaited time
for many learners who were locked inside their houses for two years. Do you agree to 100% face-to-face classes next school year?
Back up your response.
A. Yes, because it is more fun learning with classmates.
B. Yes, because learning would be more fun and effective if it were done in school, guided by the teachers and
performed with classmates.
C. No, because we still have to stay at home to be safe.
D. No, because we learn more at home.

34. Families nowadays have more time for bonding. They eat together. They have time to talk to each other. Children enjoy
playing with their siblings. They even work on their modules together while their elder brothers and sisters assist their younger
ones. Did staying at home during pandemics develop a wholesome family relationship? Justify your answer.
A. No. Family members are already used to being busy. They are no longer confident of talking to each other.
B. No. Each member of the family preferred being busy with their gadgets.
C. Yes. Mother always prepares food for the family.
D. Yes. Members of the family had a chance to show their love and respect to each other and realized the
importance of each everyone in the family.
35. Arcon is a Grade 5 student. He is a child with special needs. He is fond of getting the pencils of his classmates. "I’m using it,"
Anjo said one day when Arcon attempted to get his pencil again. Arcon suddenly stopped and just watched Anjo doing what he
was doing. Identify the point of view of Arcon in the paragraph?
A. first person B. second person
C. third person D. first and second person
36. It had been a Monday. Piolo was looking about on the first day of Face-to-Face classes, and he was so delighted looking at
the place where he was staying and playing while there were still regular face-to-face classes. Yes, of course. This garden brings
back memories for me. This is where we planted malunggay. Look at how large they've grown. The teacher assured us that this
malunggay will provide us with food one day. Who is Piolo in the paragraph?
A. first person B. second person
C. third person D. first and second person
37. A canteen is a favored hangout spot for some kids at school. They can tell stories and eat their favorite snacks while doing so.
They also stay here and have a good time watching their classmates wait in long lines to buy things. Indeed, the canteen is a part of
the schoolchildren's thrilling experiences.
Examine the point of view of students in the paragraph.
A. first person B. second person
C. third person D. first and second person
38. Distance learning is a method of instruction in which the teacher and pupils are physically separated during the course of
instruction. Modular Distance Learning (MDL), Online Distance Learning (ODL), and radio/TV transmission are three examples
of this modality.Give your viewpoints about this text.
A. Learning can still be done even when learning is done remotely or at home, via modular, online learning, or radio/TV
broadcasting.
B. Distant learning has three types.
C. Distance learning helped learners to learn and be guided by parents.
D. Distance learning is being physically away from each other.

(Note: For items 39-41, Complete each sentence with the correct tense of verb. Choose the letter of the best answer from the
 given choices.)

39. Tom to school every day with his brother Jim.

A. bike B. bikes
C. biked D. will bike
40. Ms. Palma her pupils yesterday about their upcoming third monthly examinations on the 4th week of
March.
A. inform B. informed
C. informs D. will inform
41. I a pair of shoes for the opening of progressive limited face to face at the department store last Saturday.
A. buy B. bought
C. buys D. will buy
(Note: For No. 42-44, Determine which modal was used appropriately to answer the given questions. Choose the best
answer from the given choices.)
42. What should you say to your mother if you want to use her cellphone?
A. Mother, will I use your phone?
B. Mother, I should have your phone.
C. Mother, I can use your phone?
D. Mother, can I use your phone?
43. What do you say to request someone to get something for you?
A. Would you mind handing me the scissors from the cabinet?
B. Should you mind handing me the scissors from the cabinet?
C. Might you mind handing me the scissors from the cabinet?
D. Must you mind handing me the scissors from the cabinet?
44. What does one have to say in giving someone an advice to excel in the examination?
A. You might review your lessons every day.
B. You will review your lessons every day.
C. You have to review your lessons every day.
D. You can review your lessons every day.
(Note: For No. 45-47, Select which coordinate conjunction or subordinate conjunction would best complete the following
sentences. Choose the best answer from the given choices.)
45. Our class adviser is strict friendly.
A. But B. for
C. nor D. so
46. I become upset I read bad news about my family.
A. however B. whenever
C. wherever D. whether
47. I feel this way, I love and care for them exceptionally.
A. after B. even if
C. because D. only if
(Note: For No. 48-50, Give your viewpoint on the issue. Choose the best answer from the given choices.)

48. The internet and social media are useful in our day-to-day activities at school, work, and at home.
A. Agree, because the internet and social media are the best ways to communicate quickly and easily these days.
B. Disagree. Many illegal transactions are done online.

49. We should strive to start our Face-to-Face classes as soon as possible so that we may resume our regular class schedule the
next school year.

A. Agree. We need to begin and try now to see if it is already possible and healthy to go back to a normal situation.
B. Disagree. It is not yet healthy to go back to school.
50. Vaccination is important because it will keep us healthy and prevent us from being sick of COVID 19.

A. Agree. Vaccination is not a medicine but it will help us to be free from viruses.
B. Disagree. Vaccination is deadly. It will turn us into zombie.
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1. A. fact
2. A. Bryan saw a genie yesterday and granted his three wishes.
3. D. The medical front liners ride on a flying carpet when they go to work.
4. A. Hyperbole
5. C. The fire station is on fire.
6. A. easy
7. B. not feeling well
8. C. It’s raining heavily and unusually.
9. A. I, II and III
10. D. Mother of the Revolution
11. B. She led the revolutionary movement in Banilad and Marianas.
12. C. Yes, because her heroic acts contributed to the Philippines’ freedom.
13. A. gave
14. D. will leave
15. B. text-to-self
16. A. This article that our teacher required us to read is actually the same as the lesson we discussed in Araling
Panlipunan.
17. C. Google and Wikipedia
18. B. You can only access information inside the library.
19. D. YouTube
20. C. card stacking
21. B. This is a material that has moving pictures or images accompanied by sound effects.
22. D. It does not have time limits.
23. C. Lina told Lily about the diary of her sister which was found after her death.
24. C. thesaurus
25. D. Description
26. A. truthful
27. B. Informational Text
28. C. cooking recipe
29. B. one morning in the house
30. C. in the house
31. A. one afternoon
32. D. Yes, because social media can be used properly by children especially if guided by parents or adults.
33. B. Yes, because learning would be more fun and effective if it were done in school, guided by the teachers and
performed with classmates.
34. D. Yes. Members of the family had a chance to show their love and respect to each other and realized the
importance of each everyone in the family.
35. C. third person
36. D. first and second person
37. C. third person
38. A. Learning can still be done even when learning is done remotely or at home, via modular, online learning, or
radio/TV broadcasting.
39. B. bikes
40. B. informed
41. B. bought
42. D. Mother, can I use your phone?
43. A. Would you mind handing me the scissors from the cabinet?
44. C. You have to review your lessons every day.
45. A. But
46. B. whenever
47. C. because
48. A. Agree, because the internet and social media are the best ways to communicate quickly and easily these
days.
49. A. Agree. We need to begin and try now to see if it is already possible and healthy to go back to a normal
situation.
50. A. Agree. Vaccination is not a medicine but it will help us to be free from viruses.