Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV - Calabarzon
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF QUEZON
BATANGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GENERAL NAKAR, QUEZON

FIRST PERIODICAL TEST

ENGLISH 4

NAME: _______________________________________________________ SCORE:

GRADE/SECTION: _____________________ DATE: _____________

I. Directions: Read each question carefully. Shade the letter of the correct answer.
1. What are the parts of a paragraph?
A. First Part, Second Part, and Third Part
B. Character, Events, and Setting
C. Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Concluding Sentence
2. What part of the paragraph introduces the main idea?
A. Concluding Sentence B. Supporting Sentences C. Topic Sentence D. Character, Events, and
Setting
3. This part of a paragraph includes sentences that support the topic sentence.
A. Concluding Sentence B. Supporting Sentences C. Topic Sentence D. Character, Events, and
Setting
4. A concluding sentence________________.
A. Summarizes the main idea of the paragraph. C. Tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.
B. It provides information to the topic sentence. D. First Part, Second Part, and Third Part
5. A ________ is a reference book that contains words with their meanings, pronunciations, parts of speech, spellings,
and definitions.
A. Dictionary B. Guide words C. Thesaurus D. Alphabetically
6. The words in a dictionary and thesaurus are arranged ________.
A. Dictionary B. Guide words C. Thesaurus D. Alphabetically
7. _________serve as help in finding the words easily.
A. Dictionary B. Guide words C. Thesaurus D. Alphabetically
8. A _______ is a book like a dictionary that contains the synonyms and antonyms of the words.
A. Dictionary B. Guide words C. Thesaurus D. Alphabetically
9. What is the antonym or opposite word of the word migrant?
A. mover B. native C. vagrant D. search
10. What word is the same as the following words: hunt, inquiry, investigate?
A. legend B. migrant C. search D. mover
11. Hunt, inquiry, investigate, chase, and quest are _____ of the word search.
A. antonyms B. pronunciation C. synonyms D. Legend
I. Direction: Read the various text types and note significant details by answering the questions below. Choose the correct
in the box then Shade the letter of the correct answer.
Why is washing our hands important? Handwashing makes our hands clean if washed properly. By using a germicidal soap and
clean water, it will make our hands free from any form of germs. The germicidal soap should stay at our hands for 20 seconds. Ger -
micidal soaps are known to kill germs in our hands and the body. Handwashing is important so that we will not get sick.
12. Why is handwashing important?
A. Handwashing C. It makes our hands clean.
B. In order for us not to get sick D. Let the soap stay on our hands for 20 seconds or beyond.
13. How should a germicidal soap be used in handwashing?
A. Handwashing C. It makes our hands clean.
B. In order for us not to get sick D. Let the soap stay on our hands for 20 seconds or beyond.
14. Why is there a need to kill germs in our hands?
A. Handwashing C. It makes our hands clean.
B. In order for us not to get sick D. Let the soap stay on our hands for 20 seconds or beyond.
 15. What is the paragraph all about?
A. Handwashing C. It makes our hands clean.
B. In order for us not to get sick D. Let the soap stay on our hands for 20 seconds or beyond.
II. Identify the various text types below according to structure, purpose, and language features. Shade the letter of the cor-
rect answer.
16. Garbage and trash are everywhere. If we do not stop this soon, the Earth will become polluted and it will be impos-
sible to live in it. We must learn to segregate our wastes. If everyone will practice reduce, reuse, and recycle, then
there is hope.
A. Description B. Procedural C. Problem and Solution D. Text Type
17. Calamansi juice is all-natural and refreshing. First, prepare three calamansi and slice open. Next, squeeze the juice
in a glass. Then, add water and sugar to taste. Finally, you can add ice before serving.
A. Description B. Procedural C. Problem and Solution D. Text Type
18. My favorite toy is a Hello Kitty Stuffed Toy. It has a big, red ribbon on its head. Its round and black eyes seem to
wink. It has a cute, yellow nose. It is soft and always fragrant. I hug it tight when I sleep.
A. Description B. Procedural C. Problem and Solution D. Text Type
19. Are you feeling hungry and want to prepare something easy? Why not cook instant noodles? First, boil water in a
pan and put the noodles. Next, when noodles are soft, drain water. Then, on a plate, prepare seasoning and other spe-
cial ingredients. Finally, mix cooked noodles with prepared seasoning. Enjoy!
A. Description B. Procedural C. Problem and Solution D. Text Type
20. I need to buy new shoes. I know Mother cannot give me money because we only have enough. I decided to run er-
rands for other people like cleaning the lawn, throwing the garbage, and feeding the dogs. In a few weeks, I went to the
shoe shop to get my new pair of shoes.
A. Description B. Procedural C. Problem and Solution D. Text Type
III. Direction: Give the meaning of the underlined words. Shade the letter of the correct answer.
21. Mang Ambo is a tricycle driver.
A. Full of tears B. one who drives C. not polite D. without a job
22. Rico was tearful when he saw his mother after 10 years.
A. Full of tears B. one who drives C. not polite D. without a job
23. After finishing college, Jodi is still jobless.
A. Full of tears B. one who drives C. not polite D. without a job
24. Jona got a low score in the test because she misread the instruction.
A. read wrongly or badly B. one who drives C. not polite D. without a job
25. It is impolite when you go home without doing “mano po” to the elders in your house.
A. read wrongly or badly B. one who drives C. not polite D. without a job
IV. Direction: Identify the different meanings of content specific words connotation and denotation. Shade the letter of the
correct answer.
26. heart A. love B. shape C. Circle D. triangle
27. dove A. bird B. peace C. angry D. love
28. child A. innocent B. human being C. man’s best friend D. love
29. dog A. man’s best friend B. domesticated animal that barks C. peace D. love
30. crocodile A. reptile B. corrupt C. peace D. man’s best friend
31. sunrise A. new beginning B. knowledge C. innocence D. love
32. book A. new beginning B. knowledge C. innocence D. love
33. __________is an idea or quality that a word makes in addition to its meaning. It can be positive or negative.
A. Denotation B. Connotation C. Description D. Annotation
V. Choose the letter of the word that completes each sentence. Shade the letter of the correct answer.
34. A banana is to yellow as a grape is to ________
A. brown B. orange C. red D. violet
35. Fire is to hot as ice is to ______.
A. cold B. dry C. lukewarm D. warm
36. A mango is to fruit as a squash is to __________
A. animal B. tree C. toy D. vegetable
37. Ring is to finger as shoes is to ________.
A. animal B. feet C. hair D. hands
38. A kitten is to cat as kid is to _______.
A. cow B. dog C. goat D. pig
39. ducks cow pigs
A. They are all birds. B. They are all farm animals. C. They are all fish. D. They are all reunions.
40. Independence Day Ramadan Labor Day
A. They are all holidays. B. They are all months. C. They are all reunions. D. They are all fish