Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division of Candon City

ENGLISH 4
Third Quarter
Second Summative Test 2
Name:____________________________________ Grade & Section:____________
School:__________________________________ Score: _______________________
I. Read each question and circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is an example of Specific statement?
A. Birds eat almost twice their weight.
B. Children use gadgets for various purposes.
C. We must buy groceries at the supermarkets.
D. Sampaguita is the Philippine’s national flower.
2. Which of the following sentences is an example of a General statement?
A. Bags are used to carry things in a neat and orderly way.
B. School backpacks can carry almost anything, from books to lunch boxes.
C. Leche Flan and Crème Caramel is best loved because of its rich milky texture.
D. Rubber shoes which are designed to reduce the chance of slipping are the best option for hiking and running
activities.
3. Which of the following sentences is a Specific statement?
A. Our body needs enough water.
B. There are simple chores that we can do.
C. Mother made a grocery list which includes sugar milk, eggs, toiletries and cleaning materials.
D. Desserts or something sweet must always be on the table for special occasions in the Philippines
4. Which of the following sentences is a General statement?
A. The typhoon caused a lot of damage.
B. Trees were uprooted; houses were ruined; roads and bridges were wrecked.
C. Books have parts that help us easily locate the information we are looking for.
D. We can use the Table of Contents, Index or Appendix to find the page number of the information we need.
5. Which of the following sentences is a Specific statement?
A. Computers can provide the information we need in just a few clicks.
B. There are lots of books which can help us gather new information and learn more.
C. Wearing footwear allows us to walk on rough surfaces without getting hurt.
D. Visiting websites such as Time for Kids, National Geographic and more make learning fun and exciting.

II. Read the paragraph and circle the letter of the correct answer.
 There are many products made from recycled paper. These are office paper, tissues, paper towels, napkins,
and greeting cards. You can also tear up paper into smaller pieces and use it in decorating your drawing book.
6. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. Recycled bottles.
B. Products made from recycled paper.
C. Products made from recycled garbage.
D. You can make recycled glass.
Spiders catch food in different ways. They spin silk to catch insects. Some leap into the air to catch their
prey. Some spiders use sheets of silk to wrap their prey like mummies.
7. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. They spin silk to catch insects.
B. Spiders catch food in different ways.
C. Some leap into the air to catch their prey.
D. Some spiders use sheets of silk to wrap their prey like mummies
Swans are the most majestic of the waterfowls. They are graceful in the air and stately on the water. These
large waterfowls have long necks, heavy bodies, and big feet. They are the largest animals in the duck-goose
family.
8. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. Swans are the most majestic of the waterfowls.
B. They are graceful in the air and stately on the water.
C. They are the largest animals in the duck-goose family.
D. These large waterfowls have long necks, heavy bodies, and big feet.
Nena is a good girl. She is always smiling at everyone she meets. She obeys her parents and elder sister.
Nena never hurts anyone and always helps others.
9. What do you think is the key sentence of the following?
A. Nena is a wise girl.
B. Nena is a good girl.
C. She obeys her parents.
D. She is smiling at everyone.
10. All the following sentences are supporting details, EXCEPT one.
A. Turtles have ways to protect themselves from enemies.
B. Side-necked turtles have necks that fold sideways along the inner edge.
C. Powerful jaws and claws are the snapping turtle's best defense against enemies.
D. Some species, such as the box turtle, can withdraw the head, leg, and tail and tightly close for protection.

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Distinguish between general and specific 1 2 3,4,5

statements.
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Identify the main idea, key sentences, and 6,7,8 9,
supporting details from text listened to. 10
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Answer Key
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. A