First Quarter Test in English 4

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE I PANGASINAN
Bayambang I District

FIRST QUARTER TEST IN ENGLISH 4

Name: _______________________________ Score: __________
Grade and Section: ___________________
I. Directions: Read the paragraph and answer the questions below.

Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
Sea Stars
Although sea stars are commonly called starfish, they actually

not fish. Sea stars are echinoderms. Other echinoderms include sand
dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Unlike fish, sea stars have
arms. Fish swims through the water, whereas sea stars move by
using tiny tube feet. Sea stars and fish both live in the water, but
that is where their similarities end.
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1. What is the title of the paragraph?

A. Star Fish
B. Sea Stars
C. Echinoderms
D. Shells and Clams
2. What is the topic sentence in the paragraph?

A. Sea stars live in water.
B. Sea stars are kind of fish.
C. Sea stars are echinoderms.
D. Sea stars are commonly called starfish, but they actually not fish.
3. What are the parts of a paragraph?

A. Title, Plot and Ending
B. Setting, Plot and Events
C. Ending, Title and Character
D. Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences and Concluding Sentence
4. This part of a paragraph includes sentences that support the topic
sentence.
a. concluding sentence
b. supporting sentences
c. topic sentence
d. a and c
5. A concluding sentence __________________.
a. Summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.
b. Provides information of the topic sentence.
c. Tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.
d. Gives more specific detail relating to the main idea.
6. Choose the best concluding sentence that will complete the
paragraph.
There are many things I enjoy doing in our garden. I help my
brother water the plants. I am happy watching the seeds growing. My
eyes become bigger when I see fruits ripening day by day.
A. The smell of flowers is sweet.

B. Help my brother water the plant.
C. I love the fresh air in the garden.
D. I enjoy the garden because I love planting plants.
7. Topic Sentence: The Internet is the best gift that all students
would want to have.
From the topic sentence, what are the sentences that are relevant to the
given topic sentence?
I. Internet provides students with thousands of information needed

for their projects, research, and additional learning.
II. By just clicking, information will appear on the screen of the
computer, and students would simply scroll and select the appropriate
data.
III. Internet tolerates the students to play online games instead of
gathering information that would help them learn something
new.
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III
8. How are the words in a dictionary and thesaurus arranged?

A. alphabetically
B. based on parts of speech
C. according to length of word
D. by number of meanings of words
9. What kind of book will you use to know the synonyms and
antonyms of a word.
A. comic book
B. dictionary
C. magazine
D. thesaurus
II. Direction: Use the sample dictionary page below then answer
the questions in numbers 10-11. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
10. Which of the following words means a place housing book?

A. Hat
B. pedal
C. library
D. pedestrian
11. What part of speech is the word happy?

A. noun (n.)
B. verb (v.)
C. adjective (adj.)
D. conjunction (conj.)
III. Use the thesaurus below to complete the table with the information
needed.
sentiment,n. SYN. affection, emotion, feeling, impression, opinion, passion,

sensibility, tenderness. ANT. -coldness, imperturbability, insensibility
separate, v. SYN. -Disconnect, divide, isolate, part, sever, split, sunder ANT.-
combine, gather ,join, unite
serenity,n. SYN. calm, calmness, hush, peace, quiescence, quiet, quietude,

repose, rest, silence stillness, tranquillity. ANT.-agitation, disturbance,
excitement, noise, tumult
WORD SYNONYM ANTONYM

12. separate
13. serenity
14.sentiment
IV. Directions: Read the paragraph and note significant details by answering
the questions below. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
Why is washing our hands important? Handwashing makes our hands

clean if done 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 on our hands for 20 seconds while rubbing vigorously. Germicidal
soaps are known to kill germs in our hands. Handwashing is important so
that we will not get sick.
15. What is the paragraph all about?

A. Cleaning our hands
B. Importance of washing hands
C. Use soap in washing our hands
D. Wash our hands for 20 seconds
16. Why is handwashing important?

A. It causes diseases.
B. It helps spread illnesses.
C. It makes our hands clean.
D. It unprotects us from viruses.
17. Which of the following sentences is NOT a proper way of washing

and cleaning hands?
A. Leave your hands dirty.
B. Dry your hands with a clean towel.
C. Use a germicidal soap and clean water.
D. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
For numbers 18-20. Directions: Read the paragraph below.
Hotdogs for breakfast is the easiest thing to cook. First,

remove the plastic covering of hotdogs and make short
slices. Next, heat oil in a pan. Then, in a low fire, cook the
hotdogs till bright red. Finally, serve and enjoy!
18. What text type is the paragraph?

A. narrative
B. description
C. procedural
D. problem and solution
19. What does the text teach you?
A. Steps in baking cake.
B. Plan in making project.
C. Steps in cooking hotdogs for breakfast.
D. Following steps in preparing food for dinner.
20. From the paragraph, were the directions clear?

What words helped you know the correct steps to do?
A. No, it gives steps in incorrect order.
B. No, it is a problem and solution text type.
C. Yes, it makes use of the signal words First, Next, Then and
Finally.
D. Yes, it gives specific characteristics or features like size,
shape, location, and color.
Identify the various text types below according to structure, purpose,

and language features.
21. Garbage and trash are everywhere. If we do not stop this soon, the
Earth will become polluted, and it will be impossible 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
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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 special ingredients. Finally, mix cooked noodles
with prepared seasoning. Enjoy!
25. I need to buy new shoes. I know Mother cannot give me money
because we only have enough. I decided to run errands 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.
26. It is composed of letters added before a root word.

A. affix B. prefix C. suffix D. syllables
27. Suffix is composed of letters added after a _______.
A. word B. sentence C. root word D. paragraph
28. What is the meaning of the word careful?

A. less of care
B. full of care
C. without care
D. does not care
29. The meaning of a root word changes when an ______ is added.

A. adverb B. affix C. letters D. word
30. It is the specific, exact and concrete meaning of a word.

A. connotation
B. denotation
C. innovation
D. invention
31. We are running late because you are a turtle. Turtle means
A. a vehicle B. an animal C. moves slow D. moves fast
32. She has a big heart. This sentence expresses _______.

A. connotation B. denotation C. strongly felt D. disappointed
33. Which word has a connotative meaning of man’s best friend?

A. dog B. friend C. classmate D. neighbor
34. Words can be classified or grouped according to ways in which

they are similar. What do you call the skill of grouping related
words together?
A. Analogy
B. Puzzle
C. Word Game
D. Word Classification
35. A lion is to animal as rose is to ________.

A. plant B. grass C. roots D. flower
36. Classify the words in the box. milk juice tea

A. You can cook them.
B. You can drink them.
C. You can eat them.
D. You can bake them.
37. Classify the words in the box. apples grapes orange

a. They are fruits.
b. They are junk foods.
c. They are sweets.
d. They are vegetables.
38. Create your own analogy game chart. Supply the missing word.
Banana Yellow Apple ?
A. orange B. brown C. red D. violet
39. A lion is to animal as rose is to _______________.

A. flower B. grass C. plant D. roots
40. Elbow is to arm as knee is to _______________.

A. finger B. head C. leg D. nose
Prepared by:
RONIE G. PADLAN MARILYN C. BERANGEL CHIQUI C. MARILA

Teacher III Teacher III Teacher III
Checked by:
EVANGELINE A. FERRER
Master Teacher I
Approved:
NANCY B. GUTIERREZ, EdD

Principal II

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Republic of the Philippines

FIRST QUARTER TEST IN ENGLISH 4

I. Directions: Read the paragraph and answer the questions below.

Although sea stars are commonly called starfish, they actually

1. What is the title of the paragraph?

2. What is the topic sentence in the paragraph?

3. What are the parts of a paragraph?

A. The smell of flowers is sweet.

I. Internet provides students with thousands of information needed

8. How are the words in a dictionary and thesaurus arranged?

10. Which of the following words means a place housing book?

11. What part of speech is the word happy?

sentiment,n. SYN. affection, emotion, feeling, impression, opinion, passion,

serenity,n. SYN. calm, calmness, hush, peace, quiescence, quiet, quietude,

WORD SYNONYM ANTONYM

Why is washing our hands important? Handwashing makes our hands

15. What is the paragraph all about?

16. Why is handwashing important?

17. Which of the following sentences is NOT a proper way of washing

For numbers 18-20. Directions: Read the paragraph below.

Hotdogs for breakfast is the easiest thing to cook. First,

18. What text type is the paragraph?

20. From the paragraph, were the directions clear?

Identify the various text types below according to structure, purpose,

22. Calamansi juice is all-natural and refreshing. First, prepare three

26. It is composed of letters added before a root word.

28. What is the meaning of the word careful?

29. The meaning of a root word changes when an ______ is added.

30. It is the specific, exact and concrete meaning of a word.

32. She has a big heart. This sentence expresses _______.

33. Which word has a connotative meaning of man’s best friend?

34. Words can be classified or grouped according to ways in which

35. A lion is to animal as rose is to ________.

36. Classify the words in the box. milk juice tea

37. Classify the words in the box. apples grapes orange

39. A lion is to animal as rose is to _______________.

40. Elbow is to arm as knee is to _______________.

RONIE G. PADLAN MARILYN C. BERANGEL CHIQUI C. MARILA

NANCY B. GUTIERREZ, EdD

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