ENGLISH 4

FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATIONS

SY 2022-2023

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

LEARNING COMPETENCIES Actual Weight Total

Understanding
Rememberin

Evaluating
Instruction

Analyzing
% No.

Applying

Creating
(Days)
of

g
Items
1. Recognize the parts of a simple
5 12.5 5 1,2,3 4,5
paragraph
2. Use resources such as a 6,8,9
dictionary, thesaurus, online sources 5 12.5 5 , 7
to find the meaning of words 10
3. Note significant details of various 12,13
5 12.5 5 11
text types 14,15
4. Identify the structure, purpose and
language features of different text 16,
20,21
types, e.g. narrative, information 17,
10 25 10 22,23
report, procedure, argument 18,
24,25
19

5. Identify meanings of unfamiliar

words through structural analysis 26,27
(words and affixes: prefixes and 5 12.5 5 28,29
suffixes) 30
EN4V-IIc-32

6. Identify different meanings of

content specific words (denotation 31,32
and connotation) 5 12.5 5 33,34
EN4V-IIIf-38 35

7. Get the meaning of words through

word association (analogy) and 36,37
classification 5 12.5 5 38,39
EN4V-IIIh-39 40

TOTAL 40 100% 40 12 12 0 16 0 0
Prepared by: Checked and Verified by:

Janine Maximillan C. Milo Romulo L. Cuerbo, Jr.

Teacher I Teacher III/TIC
ENGLISH 4
 FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATIONS
SY 2022-2023

Directions: Read and understand the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

1. What are the parts of a paragraph?

A. First Part, Second Part, and Third Part
B. Character, Events, and Setting
C. Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Concluding Sentence
D. Introduction, Body, Ending

2. What part of the paragraph introduces the main idea?

A. Concluding Sentence C. Topic Sentence
B. Supporting Sentences D. Opening Sentence

3. This part of a paragraph includes sentences that support the topic sentence.
A. Topic Sentence C. Concluding Sentence
B. Supporting Sentences D. Closing Sentence

Directions: Read and understand the paragraph. Answer the questions that follow. Encircle the
correct answer.

Sampaguita

Sampaguita is considered the country’s national flower. It is widely cultivated for its
attractive and sweetly fragrant flowers. The tiny white flowers bloom all throughout the year.
The flowers open at night and close in the morning. It is also known natively as “kampupot” in
Tagalog. The flowers are made into garlands, leis, corsages and sometimes crowns. They are
commonly sold by vendors outside churches as garlands. It symbolizes the purity and simplicity
of all Filipino folks. Moreover, the plant needs to be preserved and cultivated for it is considered
as one of the symbols of our country.

4. What is the topic sentence of the paragraph?

A. The white flowers bloom all throughout the year.
B. Sampaguita is considered the country’s national flower.
C. The flowers open at night and close in the morning.
D. It symbolizes the purity and simplicity of all Filipinos.

5. Which of the following is the concluding sentence?

A. It symbolizes the purity and simplicity of all Filipinos.
B. Moreover, the plant needs to be preserved and cultivated because it is considered as
one of the symbols of our country.
C. It is also known natively as “kampupot” in Tagalog.
D. The white flower bloom throughout the year.
6. A is a reference book that contains words with their meanings,
pronunciations, parts of speech, spellings, and definitions.
A. Guide words B. entry words C. Thesaurus D. Dictionary

7. The words in a dictionary and thesaurus are arranged .

A. numerically B. alphabetically C. chronologically D.
systematically

8. serve as help in finding the words easily.

A. guide words B. entry words C. dictionary D. thesaurus

9. A is a book like a dictionary that contains the synonyms and antonyms of

the words.
A. Thesaurus B. entry words C. dictionary D. online
resources

10. All words in a dictionary and thesaurus are called .

.
A. guide words B. entry words C. definition D.
pronunciation

Directions: Read the text type and note significant details by answering the questions below.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

A Devotee
Lea E. Basquiñas

Ms. Sanchez is a teacher who devoted her life to teaching the children. During weekdays, she
teaches at school, and on weekends she gathers all the neighboring children and teaches them to read,
write and count.
One day, the barangay officials noticed the kindness done by Ms. Sanchez to the children.
They decided to go to her house. As they reached Ms. Sanchez’s house, they were so surprised to see a
mini- classroom in her garden where the children learn to count, write, and read.
Ms. Sanchez was also surprised to see the Barangay Officials in her house. She hurriedly
entertained them. They asked Ms. Sanchez if she is willing to be a volunteer teacher in the Literacy
Program of the barangay.
Without hesitation, she accepted to be a volunteer teacher for the Literacy Program. The
barangay officials left her house happily.

11. Who is the main character in the story?

A. Ms. Cruz B. Ms. Sanchez C. Ms. Lea D. Ms. Edu

12. What is the story all about?

A. The story is about a devoted teacher.
B. The story is about a devoted Barangay Official.
C. The story is about a devoted nurse.
 D. The story is about a devoted parent.

13. Mt. Mayon an active volcano in the province of Albay, in Bicol Region. It belongs to the
seven wonders of the world; that’s why it is popular locally and internationally. It is known for
its perfect cone. Majestic as it is, renowned for its beauty; but many fear its destructiveness when
it erupts.
Why is the Mt. Mayon popular locally and internationally?
A. It belongs to the seven wonders of the world.
B. It is the most beautiful tourist destination in the country.
C. It is a dangerous and destructive volcano.
D. It is the only volcano in the Philippines.

14. Cooking rice is easy if you know the proper way to do it. First, you have to put one cup of
rice in a clean casserole. Next, wash the rice with water two times and add one cup of water in
the casserole. Then, let it cook until it boils. When boiling is done, put it in a low fire until it is
cooked. Finally, serve it on a plate.
What is the first step in cooking rice?
A. Wash the rice with water two times and add one cup of water in the casserole.
B. Serve it on a plate.
C. Let it cook until it boils.
D. You have to put one cup of rice in a clean casserole.
15. A person with a healthy body and a healthy mind has a healthy lifestyle. Eating a balanced
diet with proper exercise is a good combination. People need to eat go, glow, and grow foods;
not too much on salty, fatty, and sweet foods for them not to suffer from any diseases. A person
with proper exercise routines will have a good body form. People need to burn the calories from
what they ate. On the other hand, a healthy mind means freeing ourselves from worries and
having self-confidence.
What do we need to be healthy?
A. To prevent any diseases
B. To become popular and beautiful
C. To become fat and heavy
D. To have a slim body

16. refers to the classification and definition of the way a text is written such as its
structure, purpose, and language features.
A. Text Type B. Story Type C. Sentence Type D. Paragraph
Type

17. This is a text written to describe an object, person, place, event, or idea.
A. Informational Text C. Problem and Solution Text
B. Descriptive Text D. Procedural/Sequence Text

18. This type of text makes use of the signal words First, Next, Then, Finally.
A. Informational Text C. Problem and Solution Text
B. Descriptive Text D. Procedural/Sequence Text
19. This type of text is presented in a structure that discusses problem and solution.
A. Informational Text C. Problem and Solution Text
B. Descriptive Text D. Procedural/Sequence Text

Directions: Read and understand the given texts below, then identify the type of the text. Choose
the letter of the correct answer.

A. Problem and Solution Text Type

B. Descriptive Text Type
C. Procedural Text Type

20. 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.

21. My mother is the kindest person I know. Her bright eyes seem to tell me that everything is
going to be okay. She always has a smile painted on her face. Her warm hands make me feel
loved and secured. Her image is painted in my mind.

22. Jana feels worried. She cannot find the necklace that Mom gave her. Jana thought hard and
suddenly remembered that she removed it before taking a bath. She felt relieved when she found
the necklace in the shower.

23. Father planted tomatoes, cabbages, and eggplants in our backyard. However, the dog keeps
destroying the plants. It is very playful and loves to run. Father decided to put a fence around the
garden to keep the dog away. Since then, no vegetables were destroyed.

24. I remember that one summer day when I had fun at the beach. The sun’s heat was touching
my face. The cool breeze feels relaxing. The salty and crystal-clear water seems endless. I did
nothing that day but swim.

25. Hotdogs for breakfast is the easiest thing to cook. First, remove the plastic covering the
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!

Directions: Identify the meaning of the underlined words in each sentence. Choose the letter of
the correct answer.

26. Gani had to rebuild his tower of blocks that fell down.
A. to build B. not to build C. to build again D. to form

27. Ronald will untie his shoes before taking them off.
A. to tie B. not tie C. to tie again D. to re-tie

28. Mrs. Tahilan told Celia to recheck her work when she is done.
A. to check B. not check C. to check again D. have checked
29. I dislike the taste of ampalaya.
A. to like B. not like C. to like a little D. very like

30. Rica is a happy pupil but yesterday she was unhappy because she received a low grade in
Math.
A. not happy B. mishappy C. so happy D. very happy

Directions: Identify if the highlighted word in each sentence is an example of a connotation and
denotation.

A. Connotation B. Denotation

31. The café served delicious food, but it was located in a far-flung corner.

32. Will you please pour me a glass of cold milk?

33. While the food was good, the service was a disaster.

34. Volunteers were evacuating people trapped under the debris when the rescue team arrived.

35. At this stage of your life, you must be picky about what you eat.

Directions: Choose and encircle the letter of the word that completes each sentence.

36. A sampaguita is to plant as tiger is to ________.

A. flower B. grass C. animal D. roots

37. Feet are to walk as hands are to ________.

A. hear B. see C. smell D. touch

Directions: Find the best way to classify the group of words. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.

38. skirt pants shirt

A. They are all body coverings.

B. They are all pieces of clothing.
C. They are all rainy day clothes.
D. They are all men’s clothes.

39. Independence Day Ramadan Labor Day

A. They are all holidays.

B. They are all months.
 C. They are all reunions.
D. They are all working days.

40. shepherd farmer veterinarian

A. They all live in the desert.

B. They all sail in the ocean.
C. They all work with animals.
D. They all live in the mountain.
ANSWER KEY: ENGLISH

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