REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Department of Education
Region XII
DIVISION OF SOUTH COTABATO
Tupi North District
South East Asian Institute of Technology, Inc.
National Highway, Crossing Rubber, Tupi, South Cotabato School ID: 406031

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THIRD QUARTER PRELIM EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH – IV

TEST-I. TRUE OF FALSE
Instruction: Write True if the statement is correct and False if otherwise. Write
your answer on the space provided before each items.

___________ 1. "He" and "she" are examples of pronouns.

___________ 2. "Car" and "book" are examples of pronouns.

___________ 3. "I" is a pronoun that refers to the person speaking.

___________ 4. "We" is a pronoun that refers to a group of people including the

speaker.

___________ 5. "They" is a pronoun that refers to one person.

___________ 6. "You" is a pronoun that can refer to one person or more than
one
person.

___________ 7. "It" is a pronoun that can refer to animals or objects.

___________ 8. "Her" is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership.

___________ 9. "Myself" is a pronoun that can be used instead of "I" for

emphasis.

___________10. The antecedent is the word that the pronoun refers to.

___________11. In the sentence "John went to the store because he needed

milk," "John" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.
___________12. In the sentence "The dog chased its tail," "its" is the antecedent
of the pronoun "tail."
___________13. Pronouns always have to agree in number with their
antecedents.
___________14. In the sentence "Sara and Emily went to the park. They played
on the swings," "they" is the pronoun and "Sara and Emily" is
the
antecedent.
___________15. In the sentence "The students brought their books to class,"
"students" is the antecedent of the pronoun "their."

“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
TEST-I. MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Instruction: Read and understand the following statements/questions. Encircle
the correct letter of your answer.
1. What is setting in a story?
a. The main problem c. Where and when the story takes
place
b. The characters' names d. The lesson learned
2. Which of the following is an example of setting?
a. A character's thoughts c. The weather, time, and place of a
story
b. The actions of the characters d. he dialogue between characters
3. How does the setting affect the story?
a. It determines the characters' actions.
b. It influences the mood and atmosphere.
c. It changes the plot entirely.
d. It determines the length of the story.
4. Which of the following is NOT an element of setting?
a. Time b. Characters c. Place d. Weather
5. What is a protagonist?
a. The main character in a story c. The character who causes trouble
b. The character who always loses d. The character who gives advice
6. What does the term "character traits" refer to?
a. The physical appearance of a character
b. The actions a character takes in a story
c. The qualities and characteristics of a character
d. The dialogue spoken by a character
7. Which character trait best describes someone who is always helpful and kind?
a. Brave b. Selfish c. Generous d. Sneaky

8. What is the antagonist in a story?

a. The main character
b. The character who tries to help others
c. The character who opposes the protagonist
d. The character who always agrees with everyone

9. What is plot in a story?

a. The setting of the story c. The problem in the story
b. The sequence of events d. The main character's traits

10. Which part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
a. Climax b. Rising action c. Falling action d. Exposition

11. What is the climax of a story?

“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
 a. The resolution of the conflict c. The most exciting part of the story
b. The introduction of the problem d. The conclusion of the story

12. Which part of the plot reveals how the conflict is resolved?
a. Rising action b. Climax c. Falling action d. Resolution

13. In which part of the plot are the main characters introduced?
a. Beginning b. Middle c. End d. Climax
14. What is the highest point of tension in a plot called?
a. Conclusion b. Climax c. Resolution d. Exposition
15. What is the term for the events leading up to the climax?
a. Rising action b. Falling action c. Exposition d. Resolution
16. Which of the following best describes the resolution of a story?
a. The beginning of the story where characters are introduced
b. The solution to the main conflict in the story
c. The events leading up to the climax
d. The final outcome or ending of the story
17. What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?
a. To introduce the main characters and setting
b. To create suspense and build tension
c. To resolve the conflict
d. To provide a moral lesson
18. What happens during the falling action of a story?
a. The conflict is introduced c. Tension and excitement build
b. Loose ends are tied up d. The story reaches its climax
19. Which part of the plot typically contains the most action and excitement?
a. Beginning b. Middle c. Climax d. Resolution
20. What is the term for the events that follow the climax and lead to the
resolution?
a. Rising action b. Falling action c. Exposition d. Conclusion
21-30. Which pronoun would best complete the following sentences:
21. "______ went to the store to buy some groceries."
a. He b. Him c. His d. They
22. "Sarah and ________ went to the park to play."
a. Her b. She c. They d. Them
23. "My sister and ________ are going to the movie theater."
a. Her b. She c. They d. Them
24. "Please give the book to ________."
a. I b. Me c. Myself d. Mine
25. "The teacher asked ________ to stand up and answer the question."
a. I b. Me c. Myself d. Mine

“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
26. "My mom made ________ favorite dish for dinner."
a. Her b. She c. They d. Them

27. "John and ________ are going to the library to study."

a. Him b. He c. They d. Them
28. "________ is going to the party with me."
a. She b. Her c. They d. Them

29. "Tom and ________ are best friends."

a. Him b. He c. They d. Them

30. "The cookies are for ________."

a. Us b. We c. Our d. Ours

TEST-III. IDENTIFICATION
Instruction. Underline the antecedent and encircle the pronouns of the
following sentences. 2 pts. each.

1. Sarah loves to read books, so she visits the library often.

2. The cat chased its tail until it got dizzy.
3. Tom bought a new bike, and he rides it every day.
4. The students completed their homework before the deadline.
5. My sister baked cookies, and they smell delicious.
6. The flowers in the garden bloomed beautifully, and they attracted butterflies.
7. The dog found a bone, and it buried it in the backyard.
8. Jack and Jill went up the hill, and they fetched a pail of water.
9. The baby cried until its mother picked it up.
10. The birds built a nest, and they laid eggs in it.
11. The basketball team won the championship, and they celebrated all night.
12. The teacher handed out worksheets, and she explained the instructions
clearly.
13. The car ran out of gas, so we had to push it to the nearest gas station.
14. The sun was shining brightly, and it warmed up the entire room.
15. The clouds gathered in the sky, and they soon turned dark and ominous.

End of Examination
“Learn something new every day.”

“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3