Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region __
School Division of _________
_________ District
_____________ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3RD PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH

Table of Specification

NO. PERCENTAGE NO. ITEM

COMPETENCIES PLACEMENT
OF OF
DAYS ITEM
1. Present a coherent, comprehensive report on differing 1-10
20 50% 15
viewpoints on an issue 21-25
2. Evaluate narratives based on how the author developed the 16-20
elements 20 50% 15 11-15
26-30

TOTAL 40 100% 30

Prepared by:

__________________________________
Teacher

Noted

_________________________
School Principal
 3rd PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 6

NAME:____________________________________________________ SCORE: _________

Direction: Read and study the following statements. Write F if the statement is a FACT and
O if it is an OPINION.

_____ 1. To solve traffic, it is better to invest in subways and trains than in road
widening programs.
_____2. Watching someone dance is more entertaining than watching
someone sing.
_____3. The pH levels in acids are lower than pH levels in alkalines.
_____4. The leaves of growing plants are usually green.
_____5. Traveling in Asia is more fun than traveling in Europe.

Identify the correct word to make the sentence coherent. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

6. Students should be quiet during the online performance,_________ applause at the end is
allowed.
a. however c. in fact
b. in spite of d. in contrast
7. According to experts, coffee does not help to sober up a drunk person, and __________, may
increase the effects of the alcohol.
a. Therefore c. accordingly
b. Beyond d. in fact
8. The customer was displeased with her meal, _________ the chef prepared a replacement.
a. however c. before
b. moreover d. hence
9. This house is on the best street in the neighborhood; _______________, it has easy access to
the highway.
a. for instance c. besides
b. Finally d. furthermore
10. _____________________, the annual sports event has been the biggest attraction of the year.
a. hence c. consequently
b. to summarize d. although

Read the following statements about elements of the story. Circle the letter of the correct
answer.

11. What is the element of a story which tells about the series of events and actions that relate to
the central conflict?
a. character c. setting
b. plot d. theme

12. What do you call an element of a story which is a person, or an animal that takes part in the
action of a short story?
a. character c. setting
 b. plot d. theme
13. What is the part of a story that depicts the struggle between two persons or things in a short
story?
a. conflict c. setting
b. plot d. theme
14. What is the part of the story that tells the time and place in which the story happens?
a. conflict c. setting
b. plot d. theme
15. What is referred to as the central idea or belief in a short story?
a. conflict c. setting
b. plot d. theme

Determine what type of conflict is in each of the following by choosing the letter of the correct
answer inside the box below. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

_______________16. Romeo teased Kian in front of their classmates.

_______________17. Mang Kanoy encountered a mermaid while fishing in the middle
of the sea.
_______________ 18. “Will I help Issa though she bullies me or I won’t lend a hand to
her?” said Mel to herself.
_______________19. People of barangay Pagsubok experienced landslide after they
cut down trees a few months ago.
______________ 20. A thief is keeping himself hidden from the public after he stole
huge amount of money from a bank.

a. Character versus Character c. Character versus Society

b. Character versus Nature d. Character versus Themselves

e. Character versus Supernatural Force

21-25. Present your stand on the information given by the poster.

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26-30. Read the story carefully. Analyze its plot and write it on the graphic organizer.

The North Wind and the Sun had a quarrel about which of them was the stronger. While they
were disputing with much heat and bluster, a Traveler passed along the road wrapped in a cloak.
 ”Let us agree,” said the Sun, “that he is the stronger who can strip that Traveler of his cloak.”

Key to correction:

1. O
2. O
3. F
4. F
5. O
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. B
11. B
12. A
13. A
14. C
15. D
16. A
17. E
18. D
19. B
20. C
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