Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE
SAUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BADOC, ILOCOS NORTE

1st Periodical Test

ENGLISH
Quarter 1
DIRECTIONS: Read each question or statement carefully and choose the BEST
answer from the options provided. Shade the letter of the correct answer on the
answer sheet.
1. What do you call the people or animals present in the story?
A. characters B. conflict C. plot D. setting
2. What do you call the series of events that happened in the story?
A. conflict B. plot C. setting D. theme
3. It is a type of text that list characters, classes, types, parts, or ways that uses
transition or signal words?
A. descriptive B. enumeration C. expository D. narrative

4. What does the suffix “-ful” mean in the word “joyful”?

A. full of B. not C. small D. without

5. Which of the following sentence is correct?

A. She eat lunch at noon. B. The cat sleep on the bed.
C. The dogs bark loudly. D. We likes ice-cream.

6. Which of the following is an action word?

A. blue B. chair C. happy D. run

7. Which sentence is in the active voice?

A. The book is being read by the students.
B. The cake was baked by the chef.
C. The project was completed by the team.
D. The teacher explains the lesson.

8. What type of line does the image represents?

A. curve B. horizontal C. vertical D. zigzag

 9. Which of the following colors suggests happiness and optimism?

A. B. C. D.

10. What does a weather chart tell us?

A. famous people’s names B. history lessons
C. stories from other countries D. what to wear each day

11. Which of the following images shows reality?

A. B.

C. D.

12. Which of the following brands has this slogan: “Love ko ‘to.”?

A. B.

C. D.

Read the short story below and answer the question that follow.

The Lost Kitten

Once upon a time, in a quiet neighborhood, a little kitten named Whiskers
got lost. Whiskers had been playing in the yard when he chased a butterfly
through a hole in the fence. He wandered into the park and soon found himself
very far from home. A kind girl named Emma saw Whiskers and decided to help.
She followed him around the park, and with the help of some friendly neighbors,
she was able to return Whiskers to his grateful owner. Everyone was happy, and
Emma made a new friend in Whiskers.
13. Arrange the following events based from the story.
I. Whiskers chased a butterfly.
II. Whiskers got lost.
III. Emma found Whiskers.
IV. Neighbors helped find Whiskers.
V. Emma returned Whiskers to the owner.
VI. Whiskers was playing in the yard.

A. VI, V, IV, III, II, I B. I, II, III, IV, V, VI

C. VI, I, II, III, IV, V D. II, I, IV, III, VI, V

Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follow.
Turtles have ways to protect themselves from enemies. Some species such
as the box turtle can withdraw the head, leg, and tail and tightly close for
protection. Powerful jaws and claws are the snapping turtle’s best defense
against enemies. Side-necked turtles have necks that fold sideways along the
inner edge.

14. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

A. Powerful jaws and claws are the snapping turtle’s best defense.
B. Side- necked turtles have necks that fold sideways along the inner edge.
C. Some species such as the box turtle can withdraw the head, leg, and tail.
D. Turtles have ways to protect themselves from enemies.

15. Which of the following sentences is reality?

A. Dragons are real creatures that can breathe fire.
B. People can breathe underwater like fish.
C. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
D. Unicorns exist and can be found in the forest.

16. If an author writes a text explaining the steps to solve a mathematical problem,
what is the primary purpose of the text?
A. to describe B. to entertain C. to inform D. to persuade

17. The demure girl spoke softly and did not draw attention to herself. What does the
word “demure” most likely mean in the sentence?
A. angry B. excited C. loud D. quiet

18. What does an adjective do in a sentence?

A. It connects two ideas. B. It describes a noun.
C. It shows an action. D. It tells the time.
19. What is the main purpose of a recipe?
A. to describe a person B. to explain how to fix a bike
C. to give directions for making food D. to tell a story

20. Which symbol is commonly used to represent environmental sustainability and

eco-friendliness?
A. a dollar sign B. a green leaf
C. a red cross D. a skull and crossbones

21. Emily's favorite part of her day is when she visits the park after school. She loves
swinging high and feeling the wind in her hair. What is something in Emily's story
that might be similar to your own experiences?
A. You also visit the park after school.
B. You enjoy playing video games.
C. You have a bedtime routine with a storybook.
D. You have a pet cat named Whiskers.

22. The guidebook mentions that dolphins live in groups called pods and that they
use special sounds to communicate with each other. It also states that dolphins
are very friendly animals. What can you conclude about dolphins from this
guidebook?
A. Dolphins are unfriendly to each other.
B. Dolphins live alone and do not communicate.
C. Dolphins live in groups and use sounds to talk to each other.
D. Dolphins live in the desert.

23. Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: “The movie ________ at 7:00 pm.”
A. start B. starters C. starting D. starts

24. Choose the action word that best fits the sentence: “My mother __________ the
cake for the party.”
A. bakes B. sings C. sweeps D. writes

25. Choose the correct tense to fill in the blank: “They __________ to park tomorrow.”
A. goes B. going C. went D. will go

26. “The teacher explains the lesson clearly every day.”

Change the sentence to passive voice.
A. Clearly, the teacher explains the lesson every day.
B. Every day the lesson explains the teacher clearly.
C. The lesson explained clearly every day by the teacher.
D. The lesson is explained clearly by the teacher every day.

27. Combine the following sentences into one complex sentence: “I wanted to play
outside. It started to rain.
A. I wanted to play outside and it started to rain.
B. I wanted to play outside because it started to rain.
 C. I wanted to play outside but it started to rain.
D. I wanted to play outside so it started to rain.

28. What is the primary purpose of this poster?

A. to advertise a fruit-flavored candy

B. to entertain with funny fruit characters
C. to provide information about healthy eating
D. to show how to play a fruit-themed game

29. In the phrase “the crackling fire,” what is the onomatopoeic word, and what
does it suggest?
A. Bright; suggesting the visual appearance of the fire
B. Crackling; suggesting the sound of a fire burning
C. Fire; suggesting a large blaze
D. Hot; suggesting the presence of the fire

30. How can you infer the setting of a story if the author does not explicitly describe
it?
A. by analyzing the characters' dialogue and actions for clues about their surroundings
B. by counting the number of characters in the story
C. By focusing on the plot's climax
D. By identifying the narrator's point of view

31. Tom's backpack was filled with books and he was sitting quietly in the library. He
had a notebook open and was writing notes. What can you conclude about what
Tom might be doing?
A. Tom is eating a snack in the library.
B. Tom is playing a game on his tablet.
C. Tom is studying or doing homework in the library.
D. Tom is taking a nap in the library.

32. In summarizing a text, what should you avoid including in your summary?
A. key supporting details that are relevant to the main idea
B. personal opinions or critiques of the text.
C. the main arguments or points of the text
D. the overall conclusion or final thoughts of the text

33. How can you determine the author’s point of view in a text?
A. By analyzing the type of narrative voice used and the perspective from
which the story is told
B. By counting the number of characters in the story
C. By identifying the genre of the text
D. By summarizing the plot in your own words
34. In the story, Tim goes to the store to buy a gift, wraps the gift, and then gives it to
his friend at the party. The events happen in the order of buying, wrapping, and
giving. How effective is the sequence of events in this story?
A. The sequence is confusing and makes it hard to understand what happens.
B. The sequence is effective because it shows a clear step-by-step process.
C. The sequence is ineffective because the events do not follow each other
logically.
D. The sequence skips important steps in the story.

35. If a character’s actions throughout a story suggest they are becoming more
dishonest and secretive, what can you predict about future events in the story?
A. the character will become more transparent and honest
B. the character may face conflict or problems arising from their dishonesty
C. the character will find a new hobby
D. the character will likely gain trust and respect from others

36. In the story, Sam finds a kitten stuck in a tree. He carefully climbs the tree and
helps the kitten down. The kitten purrs and cuddles with Sam after being
rescued. How does Sam’s action of rescuing the kitten affect the story?
A. Sam’s action does not matter to the story.
B. Sam’s action is good because it shows he is kind and helps
the kitten feel safe.
C. Sam’s action is not believable.
D. Sam’s action makes the story less interesting.

37. You are writing a letter to invite your cousin to your birthday party. You want to
ask them about their plans and what they would like to do at the party. What
should you include in the body of the letter to invite your cousin?
A. Ask about their favorite activities and mention your party plans.
B. Describe your favorite TV show in detail.
C. Only mention that you are having a party without any details.
D. Write a list of all the things you have done recently.

38. You received a thank-you letter from your friend for the gift you gave them. You
want to write back and tell them how happy you are that they liked it. How
should you respond in your letter to show you are happy they liked the gift?
A. Mention how much you want a gift in return.
B. Write a long story about another gift you gave.
C. Write only "Thank you" without further details.
D. Write that you are glad they liked the gift and ask how they are using it.

39. You want to write a letter to your teacher to thank them for a fun class activity.
You need to decide how to start your letter. What is the best way to start your
letter to your teacher?
A. Dear Mrs. Nario, B. Hello Everyone,
C. Hey, D. Hi Teacher,
40. You’re writing to your friend to thank them for their help with a school project.
You want to include a compliment. How can you include a compliment in your
thank-you letter?
A. Mention that you don’t usually need help with projects.
B. Tell them you really appreciated their help and that they did a great job.
C. Write that their help was okay but could have been better.
D. Write that you don’t want to work with them again.

Prepared by:
IVY R. NARIO, T-III
Saud Elementary School
 ANSWER KEY

1. A 21. A
2. B 22. C
3. B 23. D
4. A 24. A
5. C 25. D
6. D 26. D
7. D 27. C
8. C 28. C
9. D 29. B
10. D 30. A
11. C 31. C
12. A 32. B
13. C 33. A
14. D 34. B
15. C 35. B
16. C 36. B
17. D 37. A
18. B 38. D
19. C 39. A
20. B 40. B