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TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
Third Periodical Test in ENGLISH 4
2022-2023

ITEM PLACEMENT
EASY AVERAGE DIFFICULT No. of
COMPETENCY CODE
Remember / Understand/ Apply/ Analyze / Evaluate / Create / Items
Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesize Evaluation
1. Use adverbs (adverbs of manner, place EN4G-IIIe-16 7,8 1-5 6,9,10 10
and time) in sentences.
Write directions using signal words. 14,15 11,12,13 5

Distinguish between general and specific 16-20 5

statements.
2. Identify the main idea, key sentences, and EN4LC-IIIg-1.1 23 21,22,24 25 5
supporting details from text listened to.
3. Use appropriate graphic organizers in text EN4RC-IIe-30 31-35 5
read
4. Infer the speaker’s tone, mood and 28,29,30 26,27 5
purpose
5. Analyze a story in terms of its elements EN4RC-Ib-2.1.1 36,37 38.39.40 5

TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS 10 14 2 9 2 3 40

 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF _________
District of _____________
THIRD PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 4
2022-2023

Name:____________________________________Grade: ________________Score:_____
Directions: Complete the sentence using the correct adverb of time. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

1. Mother went to market _______________________.

A. tomorrow B. yesterday C. today D.this afternoon
2. She cooks our food _________________________.
A. everyday B. last night C. on Monday D. Last month
3. She will wash our dirty clothes_________________.
A. last night B. on Wednesday C. yesterday D. Today
4. She takes a nap __________________________.
A. at noon B. at night C. early in the morning D.this afternoon
5. She will go to the parlor ______________________.
A. tomorrow B. on Saturday C. Yesterday D. today
6. I answer the test questions as it was discussed already.
A. easily B. nicely C. softly D. loudly
7. Children joined the singing contest despite the heavy rain.
A. sadly B. eagerly C. angrily D. peacefully
8. The girl dances following the proper steps.
A. sadly B. harshly C. angrily D. gracefully
9. Every morning, our pet dog eagerly waits for his food __________________.
A. outside the house B. across the river
C. by the seashore D. on the tree
10. Mother went to buy something.
A. here B. inside C. in the market D. around the park
Directions: Look at the map then answer the questions. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

11. From school how can I get to the library?

A. Go straight to the corner, turn right it’s beside the bank.
B. Turn left to the bank.
C. Go straight, turn right it’s near the house.
D. Go back to the library,then walk straight.
12. How can I get to the school from the restaurant?
A. Turn left it’s near the house.
B. Walk straight to the corner, turn right its opposite the church.
C. Go to the end of the road, turn right it’s near the bank.
D. turn right then go straight to the restaurant.
13. My cat is missing. Have you seen it?
A. It’s on the tree.
B. It’s on the roof of the restaurant.
C. It’s above the ceiling of the restaurant.
D. It’s on the library.
14. Where did you park my car?
A. in front of the library B. at the back of the church
C. at the corner of the park D. Between the restaurant and the house
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15. Where’s the bus going?
A. it’s turning left to the terminal B. it’s at the corner of the road
C. it’s turning right D. Its turning left

Direction : Read the selection and answer the question below.

All birds have wings. But not all birds can fly. Birds that do not fly are called flightless birds. The
penguin is one example. It uses its wings to swim underwater. Ostriches and Emus flap their wings when
they want to scare an enemy. Rheas use their wings like rudders when they are running from an enemy.
There is even a kind of small parrot that climbs trees and then uses its wings to parachute to the ground.

16. What can you say in general about flightless birds?

A. All flightless birds are large.
B. Flightless birds are fast runners.
C. Probably, flightless birds do not use their wings for flying.
D. all of the above.

Ants are one of the most widespread insects in the world. Ants are called social insects because
they lived in colonies made up of other ants. A colony may have a few dozen or several million ants living in
it. Ants in a colony are divided into different groups. Worker ants look for food and take care of the young.
Soldier ants defend the nest from invaders. The queen ant lays eggs. These are the three main groups in
an ant colony.
17. What generalization can you make about ants based upon your reading?
A. All ants lived in large colonies.
B. All ants worked to defend the colony.
C. All ants in a colony have different job.
D. None of the above.

About 10% of Filipinos have allergies. Allergies can range from mildly annoying to deadly. An
allergy is an overreaction of a person’s immune system to something that is harmless. Many people are
allergic to dust, pollen, or mold. Some people are allergic to certain kinds of food, perfume, or medicines.
An allergy might cause sneezing, coughing, or a rush. Sometimes an allergy is so severe, it can lead to
death.
18. What generalization can you make about allergies based upon reading?
A. All allergies are deadly.
B. Allergies can cause different reactions in different people.
C. Everyone has allergies.
D. None of the above.

Sea turtles are in danger of dying out. They are hunted for food. They are killed to make shell
buttons and jewelry. Turtle skin is used to make leather. Turtle fat is used to make soap and make-up.
There are laws to protect sea turtles. Not everyone obeys the laws. Many turtles are killed by accident.
Shrimp boats catch turtles in their nets. If the turtles cannot come up for air, they will drown. Fishermen
are testing new nets. The nets will let shrimp in and they will keep turtles out. There are fewer safe
beaches where turtles can lay their eggs. New homes and hotels are being built. Baby turtles hatch at
night. The city lights confuse them, so they crawl away from the ocean. These turtles are doomed to die if
they do not reach the water. See turtles need our help to survive.
19. What generalization can you make about the danger of sea turtles based upon reading?
A. All sea turtles should be protected to keep away from extinction.
B. There shall always money in catching sea turtles.
C. Probably sea turtles make you rich.
D. None of the above.

The brain of most grown-ups is about the same size and weight, although there are slight
differences. It is very possible for a genius to have smaller brain than a stupid person. Your brain weight
more than a horse’s brain but less than an elephant’s. The size of your brain does not affect how smart you
are.
20. What generalization can you make about allergies based upon reading?
A. All smart persons have bigger brains than stupid ones.
B. Most geniuses have smaller brains.
C. Typically, the size of the person’s brain does not affect how intelligent he is.
D. None of the above.

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21. Maria offered to help her mother clean the house. She vacuumed the living room and dusted the
furniture. She picked up the toys in the play room. Which is the key sentence in the paragraph?
A. Maria offered to help her mother clean the house.
B. She vacuumed the living room and dusted the furniture.
C. She picked up the toys in the play room.
D. None of the above.
22. The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, owls and snakes live in the rain forest. Butterflies
and ant eaters also live in the rain forest. Which is key sentence in the paragraph?
A. Monkeys, owls and snakes live in the rain forest.
B. Butterflies and ant eaters also live in the rain forest.
C. The rain forest is home to many creatures.
D. None of the above.
23. Basketball players learn many skills in playing basketball. They learn how to dribble and pass the ball.
They also learn how to shoot the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly basketball players
learn how to work together with their teammates. Which among the following sentences is NOT a
supporting detail?
A. Basketball players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.
B. Basketball players learn many skills in playing basketball.
C. They also learn how to shoot the ball so they can eventually score.
D. Most importantly basketball players learn how to work together with their teammates.
24. Dogs help people in a lot of ways. They help blind people find their ways. Others help the policemen
solve a crime. They alarm the house owners when there are strangers around. Which is the key sentence in
the paragraph?
A. Dogs help people in a lot of ways.
B. They help blind people find their ways.
C. Others help the policemen solve a crime.
D. They alarm the house owners when there are strangers around.
25. Ways of taking care of fish. You need to keep the aquarium clean every time. You have to feed the fish
daily. You also need to keep it away from cats. Which among the following sentences is not a supporting
detail?
A. Ways of taking care of fish.
B. You need to keep the aquarium clean every time.
C. You have to feed the fish daily.
D. You also need to keep it away from cats.
26. After two years of working abroad, Thelma’s father finally arrived home. She run towards his father as
she welcomes him with hugs and kisses. What is the mood of the text?
A. happy B. sad C. Scared D.angry
27. Which word accurately describes the son’s tone in the following dialogue?
Father: We are going to the beach! There we would celebrate your birthday.
Son: Yehey!!!
A. excited B. uninterested C. annoyed D.sad
28. “Oh Zachary, your sister’s operation was a success!
A. sympathetic B. happy C. anxious D. kindly
29. Robert was playing with his pet cat when it suddenly ran to the road. It was hit by a speeding tricycle
that left his cat limping.
A. joy B. disappointed C. pity D. scared
30. “Who broke my new vase!” My Aunt Celestine shouted as her face turned red when she saw broken
pieces of the flower vase in the trash bin.
A. anger B. joy C. discontent D. Happy
31. Organizes ideas into two columns and examine two components of events or objects. Shows
advantages and disadvantages or cause and effect.
A. T-chart B. Sequence Chart C. Flow chart D. Venn Diagram
32. Shows steps in sequential order, shows steps as boxes I order by connecting with arrows.
A. Main Idea Web B. Sequence Chart
C. Venn Diagram D. Flow chart
33. The order of events in the story. The clues are first, next, then and finally.
A. T-chart B. Sequence Chart
C. Flow chart D. Venn Diagram
34. Referred to us semantic web. Starts with a central idea and branched out into related ideas and sub-
ideas.
A. Main Idea Web B. Sequence Chart
C. Flow chart D. Venn Diagram

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35. Presented by boxes or circles and are linked with arrows. It shows relationship between main idea and
other information.
A. Flow chart B. Sequence Chart C. Concept map D. Venn Diagram

Read and analyze the story in terms of its elements by answering the questions that follow.

Answer these questions.

36. Which of the following best describe the main character in the story?
a. Flying object b. Creeping insect c. Hopping animal D. None at all
37. Which sentence shows the beginning plot/problem in the story?
a. The ant is drowning.
b. The ant loves to play in the river.
c. The ant likes to swim in the river.
D. the ant loves to fly in the air.
38. Which sentence indicates the middle plot of the story?
a. The ant tried its best to swim and reached the riverbank.
b. The dove saw the drowning ant and dropped a leaf for the ant to climb on.
c. The ant looked up and said thank you to the dove for saving its life.
D. all of the above.
39. How did the story end?
a. The dove left the ant after helping it by dropping a leaf.
b. The ant safely reached the riverbank and thanked the dove.
c. The ant did not reach the riverbank safely because it was drowned.
D. all of the above.
40. Which of the statement below is the best analysis of the story?
a. Let us be happy at all times.
b. Being helpful benefits others.
c. You cannot love without giving.
D. all of the above.

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 ANSWER KEY FOR ENGLISH 4

No. Answer No. Answer

1 B 20 C

2 A 21 A

3 B 22 A

4 A 23 B

5 B 24 A

6 A 25 A

7 B 26 A

8 D 27 A

9 A 28 B

10 C 29 C

11 A 30 A

12 A 31 a

13 B 32 D

14 A 33 B

15 A 34 A

16 C 35 C

17 C 36 B
18 B 37 A
19 A 38 B

39 B

40 B

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