PRE-TEST IN ENGLISH 5

S.Y. 2023-2024

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

No. of Bloom’s Taxonomy % No. Item

Days Rem. Und. App Analy. Eval. Cre Per Items Placements
MELCS Taught . ate. topic Per
Topic
MELC 1. Fill
out forms
accurately
(school forms, 4 1 1 1 1 1 12.5% 1,12,17,29,30
5
deposit,
withdrawal
slips, etc.)
MELC 2. Infer
the meaning
of unfamiliar 4 1 1 2 10% 2,13, 31, 32
words using 4
context clues

2a.
(Compound 4 1 1 2
Words) based 6 3,14,25,26,
on given 33,34
context clues
(synonyms,
antonyms, 4 1 1 1 10% 3 4,15, 35
word parts)
and other
strategies.
2
2b. (affixed
words) based
on the given 1 1 5,16
context clues 10% 2
(synonyms,
antonyms,
word parts)
and other
strategies.

2c. (Blended
Words) based
on given
context clues
(synonyms,
antonyms,
word parts)
and other
strategies

2d. (Clipped
Words) based
on given
context clues
(word parts)
and other
strategies

MELC 3. Use
compound 6,7,18,19,
and complex 15% 6 39,40
sentences to
show cause
and effect 2 2 2
4
and Problem-
solution
relationship
of ideas

MELC 4.
Compose
clear and
coherent 1 1 1 1
sentences 7.5% 4 8, 27, 36,
using 4 41
appropriate
grammatical
structures:
4 1 2 1 1 10% 5 9,20,21,
4a. Compose 37,42
clear and
coherent 10,22,38,
sentences 4 1 1 1 2 10% 5 43,44
using
1 2 1
subject-verb
4 12.5% 4 11,23,
agreement.
24,45
4b. kinds of
adjectives;
subordinate

4c.
coordinate
conjunctions.

4d. adverbs
of intensity
and
frequency
TOTAL 40 100% 40
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V(Bicol)
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CATANDUANES
Palta Elementary School

FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 5

S.Y. 2023-2024

Name:_____________________________________Date:__________________________
Grade & Section:____________________________Score:__________________________
Name of School:__________________________________________________________

I. A. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on your answer
sheet.

1. Mother went to the bank to withdraw money from her account.

Which form will she fill out?
A. Deposit Slip C. Enrollment Form
B. Withdrawal Slip D. Guidance Form

2. Which of the following defines a compound word?

A. A Compound word is a word with the same meaning.

B. A compound word is a letter or group of letters added at the beginning
or end of a word to change its meaning.
C. A Compound word is a word formed by combining two or more words
to form a new word with a new meaning.
D. A compound word is a letter or group of letters added at the beginning
or end of a word to change its meaning.

3. The following are context clues that may help to infer the meaning of
unfamiliar words in the sentence EXCEPT_____________

A. word part
B. antonyms
C. synonyms
D. homonyms

4. It is a clue word or phrase in the sentence that gives a similar meaning to

the unfamiliar word.

A. word part
B. antonyms
C. synonyms
D. homonyms
5. It is a clue that can help infer the meaning of the word by separating the
original word from its prefixes.

A. word part
B. antonyms
C. synonyms
D. homonyms

6. What types of sentences are made up of two simple sentences or

independent clauses?

A. simple sentence
B. complex sentence
C. compound sentence
D. compound-complex sentence

7. Which of the following best describes cause-and-effect sentences?

A. tells the result or outcome of a certain cause.

B. describes something that happens and explains why it happens.
C. types of sentences are made up of two simple sentences or independent
clauses.
D. is a sentence pattern where there is a concerning issue and a remedy to
the said issue sentence.

8. ________________ are the action words in a sentence that describe what the
subject is doing.

A. verbs
B. Adverbs
C. Adjectives
D. Conjunctions
9. ________________is a kind of adjective that modifies nouns and pronouns
and is formed from a proper noun.

A. proper adjective
B. complex adjective
C. predicate adjective
D. compound adjective

10. ______________________ _____________ are words that act like a bridge. They
connect two or more words, phrases, and clauses together.

A. conjunctions
B. interjections
C. syllabications
D. abbreviations
 11. It is a kind of adverb that tells “to what extent” something exists or is
done.

A. adverb of time
B. adverb of place
C. adverb of manner
D. adverb of intensity

12. Which of the following statements about forms is TRUE?

A. Forms are found in schools only.

B. Using a pencil is better than a black pen when filling out forms.
C. Forms are documents that have spaces in which we can write
information.
D. Online forms and e-forms that can be found online are not
considered documents.

13-14 The highlighted word in each sentence is the context clue of the
underlined.
words. Identify whether it is a synonym, antonym, or a word part.

13. Marie used to wear old-fashioned clothes rather than modern ones.

A. synonym
B. antonym
C. homonym
D. word part

14. I have to review my notes before the test.

A. synonym
B. antonym
C. homonym
D. word part

15.The blended word below means “a person with whom one is friendly
despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry.” What context clue is used to
infer the meaning of the word FRENEMY?

friend + enemy= frenemy

A. synonym
B. antonym
C. homonym
D. word part
16. Which of the following sentences has a context clue that infers the meaning
of the underlined word?

A. Our neighbor bought a new fridge yesterday.

B. When the weather is fine, I go out on a bike ride with my friends.
C. Jack roasted chicken and Jill prepared baked cheesy macaroni for lunch.
D. The company spends a lot of money on ads. Ads help promote the
products and services of Aquino Essentials

17.Marites A. Bergon will be filling out an application form for a library card. It
was written in the instructions, “Print ALL Entries in Capital Letters”. How is
she going to write her name?

A. Marites A. Bergon C. Marites, A.B

B. MARITES A. BERGON D. BERGON, Marites A.

18.Which of the following complex sentences shows the problem and solution
relationship of ideas?

A. Whenever he was lonely, Lance called his mother.

B. Because he was late again, he would be docked a day’s pay.
C. Although she was considered smart, she failed all her exams.
D. Because I failed my math exam, my parents decided to get a math tutor.

19.Which compound sentence shows a cause-and-effect relationship of ideas?

A. The doctor put a cast on Larry’s left broken arm.

B. The doctor will put a cast on Larry’s arm if it is broken.
C. Larry’s left arm was broken so the doctor put a cast on it.
D. Because Harry’s left arm was broken, the doctor put a cast on it.

20.Lina wants a ________________cake on her debut next month. Which of

the
following compound adjectives will match the sentence?

A. six-page C. two-day
B. three-layered D. four-wheeled

21.Which of the following sentences uses a predicate adjective?

A. I love Korean food.

B. Marian Rivera is the best actress.
C. The good-looking actor has a new TV commercial.
D. Our family enjoyed the two-day vacation we had in Palawan
 22. The following sentences use subordinate conjunction EXCEPT._______
A. The sky turned dark and started to cry.
B. Don Ramon is very rich, yet he is not happy.
C. She began to cry when she learned that I lied
D. The people are listening while the leader is speaking.

23. My brother and I __________ play basketball in the afternoon. What adverb of

A. rarely B. weekly C. usually D. frequently

24. Answer and complete the sentence.

How often should children take a bath?
Children should take a bath_______________.

A. Always B. monthly C. everyday D. monthly

25-26 Read the sentence in the box and answer the following question.

Attending parties is permitted, but drinking alcohol or taking drugs is illicit.

25. What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

A. allow
B. grant
C. enable
D. not allow

26. What clue word in the sentence helps you find the meaning of the underlined
word?

A. but C. permitted
B. drinking D. None of the above

27. Toni, the grade 5 pupil, __________ a lot of time in reading books. What
appropriate verb will agree to its subject in the sentence?

A. spent C. spends
B. spend D. spending

28. Which of the following sentences uses coordinate conjunction?

A. will stay with my parents until I graduate.

B. Jen has a guitar, and she plays it very well.
C. Although it is a beautiful day outside, I plan to work at home.
D. Mother will not release her payment unless she washes the clothes
29-30. Jhon submitted his library application form but the librarian returned his
paper because of some errors.

29. Which of the following pieces of information is the INCORRECT format?

A. name B. address C. birthdate D. school name

30. Write the correct format of John’s birthdate.

A. 2007/9/MARCH C. 2007/MARCH/9
B. MARCH 9, 2007 D. 2009/7/MARCH

31-32 Read each sentence. Identify the meaning of the underlined words by looking
for the context clues in the sentence.
31. James and Joy are twins, but they are very different. James is hardworking
while Joy is lazy and would rather sleep than go to work.

A. tactic
B. protective
C. industrious
D. easy-go-luck

32. Toni is such a bookworm. He spends a lot of time reading books.

A. Toni is an insect.
B. Toni has a pet worm.
C. Toni spends a lot of time reading books.
D. Toni loves to play with worms while reading books.

33. My brother was so careless. He ran while holding a glass jar so he lost grip of
it. Now, broken pieces are scattered on the floor.

A. empty
B. full of care
C. without care
D. absent-minded

34. The boxer was disqualified because he was overweight.

A. The boxer’s belly grew bigger because he became fat.

B. The boxer has consumed a heavy meal prior to the fight.
 C. The boxer has underlying health issues because of his weight.
D. The boxer’s weight exceeded the maximum weight for the fight.

35. Angela prepared a dozen plates and twenty pieces of spork for their picnic.
What
are the two words joined to form the underlined word?

A. plastics
B. spoon & fork
C. family picnic
D. plastic plates

36. Identify the error in the sentence. The people who lives next door asked me to
get their mail.

A. me
B. their
C. lives
D. people

37. Our family enjoyed the two-day vacation we had in Palawan. What kind of
adjective is the underlined word?

A. Proper adjective
B. Predicate adjective
C. Compound adjective
D. Hyphenated adjective

38. Which of the following subordinate clauses and subordinating conjunction will
match the main clause in the box?

She began to cry, ____________________________________________.

A. although she works hard.

B. because she had lost her golden chain.
C. while the leader is speaking.
D. when he learned I lied.

39. Complete the compound sentence by adding a solution that answers the
problem.
According to PAGASA, the rain may cause severe flooding in our place,
so _________________________________.

A. we must call the firemen.

B. we must call policemen to rescue.
C. we must evacuate to the evacuation center.
D. we must stay in our house so that it will be washed away by the flood.
40. Combine the pair of sentences using an appropriate conjunction to form a
complex sentence showing a cause-and-effect relationship.

The river has become smelly and filthy.

The people throw their waste into it.

A. The river has become smelly and filthy, so the people throw their waste into it.
B. The river has become smelly and filthy for the people throw their waste into it.
C. The river has become smelly and filthy because the people throw their waste
D. The river has become smelly and filthy, and the people throw their waste into it.

41. Look at the picture. Write a sentence about it following the subject-verb
agreement.

A. The teachers teach the student

very well.
B. The teacher’s teaches the
student very well.
C. The teacher teaches the
students very well.
D. The teachers teaches the students very well.

__________________________________________________________________________

42. Write a sentence that will describe the picture below using a compound
adjective.

A. Sarah Geronimo is an actress.

B. Sarah Geronimo is a young artist.
C. Sarah Geronimo is a well-known singer.
D. Sarah Geronimo is a Filipino singer and actress.

43. Fill in the appropriate statement using the right conjunction.

The owner of the company is very strict with her employees’ work. She always
says she will not release their payment_________________________________.

A. since they complete her work.

B. until they complete your work.
C. unless they complete her work.
D. in order that they complete her work.

44. Arrange and complete the sentence by inserting the subordinating conjunction
although

she is petite, she has a lot of strength.

 A. She is petite although she has a lot of strange.
B. Although she is petite, she has a lot of strange.
C. She is petite, she has a lot of strange although.
D. Although she is petite, she is although lot of strange.

45. Judy saw a doctor for the first time in three years. Write a sentence that
will conclude about Judy.

A. Judy often gets sick.

B. Judy rarely gets sick.
C. Judy always gets sick.
D. Judy seldom gets sick.

Prepared by: Checked and Verified:

JESSICA C. ALANO REYNANTE T. TABUZO

Teacher III School Principal I

ARVIE SHAYNE T. GIANAN

Teacher III