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Department of Education
Region ___
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_____________ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 5
QUARTER III

TOTAL NO. OF
SUBJECT ENGLISH INSTRUCTION 40
DAYS
TOTAL NO. OF
GRADE LEVEL 5 50
ITEMS

TEST ITEM PLACEMENT

REMEMBERING

G
UNDERSTANDIN

EVALUATING
LEARNING Actual Total
Weight

APPLYING

ANALYZIN

CREATING
COMPETENCIES Instruction No. of
(%)
(Include Codes if Available) (Days) Items

Distinguish text-types
according to purpose and
1 features: classification, 11-
10 25% 13 1-10
1 explanation, 13
enumeration and time
order EN5RC-IIc-3.2.1
14- 16-
2 Summarize various text
10 25% 12 15,18 17,22- 24 25
2 types based on elements
-21 23

Make a stand EN5OL-IIh- 31-

3 10 25% 12 36-37 26-30
4 35

38-
4 Provide evidence to 42,
10 25% 13 43-46
4 support opinion/fact 47-
EN5OL-IIf-3.5.1 50
TOTAL 40 100% 50 22 9 0 18 1 0
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region ___
Schools Division of ___________
_____________ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 5

QUARTER III

NAME: __________________________________________________________ SCORE: ______

I. Directions: Read carefully the sentences. Encircle the letter of your answer on your answer sheet.

1. It is a way of classifying and defining different language interactions, spoken and written. It refers to the
purpose of the text and way it is written.
A. Phrases B. paragraph C. sentences D. Text types

2. Classification text is a process of categorizing text into organized groups .In this type, the overall idea is
presented, then splits it into parts to provide clarity and description. It is a lso known as text tagging or
______________.
A. Text categorization C. Text order
B. Text enumeration D. Text explanation

3. It is a text type which present ideas by listing the kinds, characteristics, classes, types, parts, ways, groups
and other information of a certain thing. It is introduced by signal words such as, first, next, then, and so
on.
A. Classification text C. Explanation text
B. Enumeration text D. recount text

4. It is a text type that provides descriptions to looking at things like causes and reasons. It includes a series
of event explaining how and why a certain event happened.
A. classification text B. Explanation text
C. Enumeration text D. recount text

5. When the text presents events that are arranged in their order of occurrence in time, the text is called
_____________.
A. classification text C. Explanation text
B. Enumeration text D. recount text

6. Recount text types retells experiences or events that happened in the past. The signals words that are
commonly used are ______________.
A. Then and after C. Today and tomorrow
B. First and last D. start and end

7.All of the following are signal words that may be used to show order of steps except ONE. Which among
the given choices DOES NOT belong?
A. First B. before C. during D. perhaps

8. Which of the following is an example of TEXT TYPE?

 A. Classified Ads C. Commercial
B. Explanation text D. Facebook

9. Explanatory texts usually tell how or why things occur with a general statement that introduces the topic
to be explored. Therefore, the signal words should be arranged properly. Which among the given choices
have signal words that are in correct order?
A. First, then, finally, next
B. Finally, next, then first
C. Then, next First, finally
D. First, then, next, finally.

10. Text types are any pieces of writing that you read or create. Below are examples of text types
except one. Which does not belong to the group?
A. Recipe
B. Announcement over the radio
C. movie reviews
D. game instruction

11. These are the steps on how to make a skinless longanisa. First, prepare all the necessary ingredients.
Next, mix the ground pork, garlic and other seasoning in a bowl. Then, scoop the mixture and shape it
into long strips. Finally, put them in the refrigerator. What kind of text type is this?
A. Classification
B. Eplanation
C. Enumeration
D. Recount

12. I like our Dap Ayan turned learning center. It is cozy and comfortable. The roof I made up of nipa,
which gives a natural cooling effect to those who are resting inside. There is a long table at the middle, used
by children like me to read and study.
A. Classification
B. Eplanation
C. Enumeration
D. Recount
13. Carabaos are mammals known as the farmers’ best friend. They are industrious and sturdy amidst the
rain or extreme heat of the sun. They may be a bit slow but they are dependable. Yet, they are being
slowly replaced by machines nowadays.
A. Classification
B. Explanation
C. Enumeration
D. Recount
14. Which among the following sentences below tells about the correct idea about a summary?
A. Summary is a short retelling of a story that includes only the most important detail in the story.
B. A summary is like solving a math problem.
C. A summary is complete or detailed version of the story itself.
D. A summary is writing what you know from the story read, but in a longer context.
15. When summarizing, the pupil _____________.
A. Could not read and comprehend the text.
B. Could not identify the main ideas or key points.
C. Could take down important points
D. Could not retell the story in his/her own words
16. The following are the steps in summarizing, except ONE. Which is NOT considered as a step in
summarizing?

A. Select the relevant information

B. Find the author of the story
C. Change the structure of the text
D. Rewrite the main idea into your own words.
17.Graphic organizers can be used to organize your summary.

A. True B. not true C. false D. maybe

18. What is the first step to summarizing a passage?

A. Put down the first important thing you see down without even reading the passage.
B. Carefully reading through and understanding the passage so you can make a better summary
C. Just copy every first sentence in every paragraph.
D. Pick out the last sentence in each paragraph.

19.What should be in your summary?

A. Pictures C. details
B. main idea or main points D. copy the whole story

20.Which among the following is a strategy or trick in summarizing.

A. Identify the topic sentence
B. use reporter’s notes (Who , what, where, why, how)
C. Use graphic organizers
D. All of the above

21.Which is NOT a part of a summary?

A. Include main ideas only
B. Exact words from the text
C. Using your own words
D. Summary is shorter than the original text.

22.Which best describes a summary?

A.The main ideas and supporting details of the text
B. A boring write up that teachers usually make the pupil write
C. A very long narrative
D. The entire text told in your own words

23.To understand better the concept, a summary is ________________.

A. Tells an opinion
B. Makes an educated guess
C. Not important
D. Is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or keypoints

II. Directions: Read carefully the passage, then write the correct answer on your answer sheet.
Tempest is going to live in San Marcelino so that she can experience something different from
her urban life in Laoag City. The first chore assigns to her is to disperse the organic grains in front of
 the chicken coop in the morning. In this way, she could feed the chickens inside. It doesn’t take
Tempest long to learn that the best to diffuse the grains quickly and get out of the way, unless she wants
the chickens to come pecking her way.

24.Based on the passage, someone with an urban life most likely ________________.
A. Knows all about chicken C. Lives in a farm
B. Does not raise animals D. Lives in a city

25.What is the theme of this passage?

A. Chickens like to eat their food quickly
B. Life on the farm is a lot of work
C. Chickens are dangerous animals
D. Life on the farm is different from city life.

26. You do not need facts to make your stand believable.

A. fact B. opinion C. maybe D. none of the above.

27. The way you look when you talk will give people a better idea of your stand.
A. fact B. opinion C. maybe D. none of the above.

28. Anyone can make a stand.

A. fact B. opinion C. maybe D. none of the above.
29. There are many references where you can find support for your stand.
A. fact B. opinion C. maybe D. none of the above.
30. You can also include your opinion when explaining your stand.
A. fact B. opinion C. maybe D. none of the above.

31. Topic: Bringing of cellphone in school

Stand: Bringing of cellphone in school is good because________________.
Evidence/Support:
A. It will distract learners in focusing classes
B. It can help in contacting parents during emergencies
C. Cellphones might get lost in school
D. It gets learners to be addicted to it

32. Topic: Bringing of cellphone in school

Stand: Bringing of cellphone is not good because _____________________.
What might be the support of this stand?
A. It can motivate learners to go to school
B. It can help during emergency cases
C. It can help in doing research for assignment
D. It can serve as a distraction during classes

33. Topic: Playing physical games

Stand: I like playing physical games because _________________________.
Evidence/Support:
A. It develops strength and could lead to a healthier body
B. It can make us tired
C. It’ll just trigger asthma
D. It will make you ignorant of what is the new trend in online games
34. Maintaining proper hygiene like washing our hands lessen the transmission of the virus
A. fact B. maybe C. opinion D. none of the above
35. Face to face classes can be implemented in some areas with active covid 19 cases.
A. agree B. maybe C. disagree D. none of the above

36.It is a statement that can be verified or proven true by objective means.

A. opinion B. false C. true D. fact

37.It is a statement that expresses a person’s feelings about an idea or situation .

A. opinion B. false C. true D. fact

38. I have a funny classmate. He talks fast and aloud. He walks like a banana trunk
bending from side to side. Winking his eye all the time, he makes girls laugh at him.
The general mood of this paragraph is______________________.
A. happiness B. anger C. boredom D. fear

39. Joseph was taken to the hospital. He had a fever and had rashes all over his
body. The physician examined him and his blood was tested. He was diagnosed to have
dengue fever. The paragraph expresses a feeling of ____________________.
A. joy B. anxiety C. boredom D. excitement

40. Ely went to the city curiously. He looked at tall buildings interestedly. When he
saw a cross, he mechanically crossed himself but soon knew it was a weather vane not
a cross. What does the paragraph express?
A. excitement B. worry C. fear D. triumph

41. “Don’t worry! The storm will soon stop and we will have a good harvest.” What
was the speaker trying to express?
A. eagerness B. sadness C. hope D. peace

42. “Quick, out of the jeepney! It’s burning.” The words “It’s burning” shows_________.
A.excitement B. joy C. triumph D. fear

43. All the following are good characteristics in writing opinion EXCEPT ONE . Which of the following
does not belong to the group?
a) Gives a reason why the writer thinks that way.
b) Includes one or more pieces of supporting evidence from the text .
c) tells how the given evince supports the reason and opinion.
d) does not include supporting evidence from the text.

44.In opinion writing, we must use linking words and phrases that connect to _______
a) title; conclusion c) thoughts; feelings
b) opinions; reasons d) opinions: facts

45. To make your opinion more convincing, you should support it with __________________.
a) bias ideas c) false facts
b) observations or conclusions d) feelings or beliefs

46. It is important that when you state a fact or opinion, you have to support it with observations,
experiences or conclusions based on experiment or studies, which is commonly referred to as
___________________ .
a) evidence c) bias
b) true d) false

47. Which among the given sentences , will be the best evidence to support the statement :
 “ Sometimes, curly hair looks better than a straight hair “
a) it looks like curly spaghetti
b) it looks more natural
c) it is easier to comb and manage.
d) beauty is subjective, it depends on the preference of the person looking .

48. Which of the following is a fact ?

a) Teens should be allowed to watch horror movies
b) The ending of the movies should be scary and realistic
c) The best movies are horror movies
d) The movie opened last Sunday

49. Learners should finish their schooling in order to have a good future. This statement is __________

a) supported c) not supported

b) bias d) scam

50. Music is a remedy for stress and anxiety. In fact, music is so effective in reducing anxiety, it often used
in dental, preoperative and radiation therapy settings to help patients cope with their worries about
procedures . Music helps decrease anxiety in the elderly, new mothers and children too.

a) supported c) not supported

b) bias d) scam

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region ___
Schools Division of ___________
_____________ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 5

QUARTER III
ANSWER KEY
1. D 15. C
2. A 16. B
3. C 17. A
4. B 18. B
5. D 19. B
6. A 20. D
7. D 21. B
8. B 22. A
9. D 23. D
10. C 24. D
11. C 25. D
12. B
13. A
14. A
26. B
27. A
28. A
29. A
30. B
31. B
32. D
33. A
34. A
35. C
36. D
37. A
38. A
39. B
40. A
41. C
42. D
43. D
44. A
45. B
46. A
47. D
48. A
49. A
50. A