DIVISION DIAGNOSTIC TEST

English 5

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School: _________________________________________________ Date:____________

I. LISTENING- Directions: Listen as the teacher reads the text in the class. Be able to answer the
following questions based from the data given in the listening selection.
Choose the letter of your choice and shade the corresponding circle on your
answer sheet.
1. Who are invited to join?

A. All singers and dancers. C. All elementary and secondary learners.

B. All kids age from 5 to 10 years old. D. All kid poets, writers, cartoonists and illustrators.

2. Where will they send or forward their entries?

A. Via post mail C. Via hand delivery

B. Via messenger D. To [email protected]

3. What do you call the entries to be filled out by the participants?

A. Entry form B. Enrolment form C. Loan Form D. PSA form
II. Directions: Read each item carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow. Choose the letter of
your choice and write it on a separate sheet of paper.
4. My mother and I cross at the overpass. The underlined compound word is synonymous to ________.
A. footbridge B. hall way C. highway D. road
5. The keywords must be in uppercase because it is easier to emphasize if they are written in capital
letters. What words in the sentence hint the meaning of the word uppercase?
A. capital letters B. emphasize C. keywords D. lowercase
6. What should you remember in giving out information?

A. Follow printed directions.

B. Fill out the form immediately.
C. Do not give true and correct information.
D. Reading the form before answering is not necessary.

7. The following are the ways to make the form clean and neat EXCEPT:

A. Avoid making erasures.

B. Handle the form with utmost care.
C. Be precise in supplying the information.
D. Fill out the form without reading the instructions.

8. It is a small paper form that a person includes with a bank deposit to show how much money he or she
is putting in a bank account.
A. Application Form B. Cash Deposit Form C. School Form D. Withdrawal Slip
9. It is a type of context clue that defines the precise meaning of a vocabulary word in the sentence itself.
A. Contrast B. Definition C. Inference D. Synonym
10. A context clue that encourages the reader to use reasoning skills in order to figure out the meaning of
the unknown word.
A. Contrast B. Definition C. Inference D. Synonym
11. My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious history professor. All he seemed to want
was an audience.”
A. grouchy B. pretentious C. talkative D. worried

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12. There is no doubt that the idea of living in such a benign climate was appealing. The islanders seemed
to keep their vitality and live longer than Europeans.
A. favorable B. kind C. not malignant D. tropical
13. It is deplorable that many young children beg in the streets.
A. happy B. lucky C. unfortunate D. silly
14. Make a slogan about safety during calamities with the proper use of verb.
A. Don’t failure to prepare
B. Spark is enough to start a fire
C. You stay alive only if you stay alert
D. They are the first protectors of your family
15. Construct a best solution to solve our problem in COVID-19 pandemic.
A. Force everybody whether young or old to get vaccinated.
B. Stay aware and keep it with yourself the latest COVID-19 information by regularly checking
updates from WHO.
C. Wear a properly fitted mask when physical distancing is not possible and in poorly ventilated
settings.
D. Do not believe a developed symptom or on being tested positive for COVID-19 since you can
do personal medication.
16. I will have to finish my homework by the time my mother gets home.
A. Present Tense C. Future Perfect Tense
B. Past Perfect Tense D. Present Perfect Tense
17. Which verb in the following sentences represents an erroneous shift in verb tense?

I started working when I was sixteen. My first job was at a car wash, where I worked at the cash
register. Meeting my coworkers is the best part of the job.
A. started working in sentence 1 C. worked in sentence 2
B. was in sentence 2 D. is in sentence 3
18. In which Point of View does the narrator refer to him or herself as "I"?
A. First-Person C. Third-Person
B. Third-Person Omniscient D. Second-Person
19. In which Point of View does the narrator refer to us or ourselves as "we"?
A. Third-Person C. First-Person
B. Third-Person Omniscient D. Second-Person
20. Which statement that best evaluates the presented image?

A. Age is just a number. What matter is how you carry yourself.

B. As people age, they may find themselves feeling isolated and alone.
C. Older adults can’t learn new things.
D. Life begins at older age.

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21. Which statement that best evaluates the presented image?

A. A family should have a quality time only in dinner.

B. Parents should let their children if they want to eat with them.
C. Family members that eat together have less time to talk with each other.
D. It easier for family to solve problems, resolve conflict and respect differences of opinion
if they have quality time.
22. What can you do to help our country fight COVID-19?
A. Do not talk to anyone until the pandemic is over.
B. Go out and your daily activities like playing with your friends.
C. Lock yourself in a house for at least two years for your safety.
D. Stay at home if needed, so that you will not contribute to the spread of the virus.
23. Should children be allowed to play video games?
A. No, because they can be addicted to them.
B. No, because video games will make children violent and lazy.
C. Yes, children can make money by winning video games tournament.
D. Yes, but only to some extent to ensure a balance between the study and leisure.
24. It is what we called standpoints, such as opinions, feelings of individuals or viewers that are triggered
by the image contents or elements,
A. issues B. opinions C. stereotypes D. viewpoints
25. Andy is tasked to give a report on the life of the Filipinos during World War II. Which one
will help him more?
A. Documentary B. Multimedia report C. News report D. Tiktok

26. Forest are very useful. They supply lumbers which are used for building houses, stones, offices and
other buildings. Some forest trees give materials for making pulp, paper, wallboard and furniture,
rattan, gum and firewood. Medical plants are also taken from forest.
A. Classification B. Enumeration C. Explanation D. Time -order

DAY AND NIGHT

27. As earth rotates on its axis around the sun, the section facing the sun will be the daylight. The section
facing away the sun will be in darkness, experiencing night. One half of the earth is always
experiencing day while the other half is experiencing night.
A. Classification B. Enumeration C. Explanation D. Time-order
WEIGHT LOSS
28. People looking to lose weight have a few options: exercise, diet, weight loss pills, and surgery.
Exercising involves going to a gym, working out at home, or joining some sort of class or sports team.
Those who are dieting can talk to a doctor about a plan for them. Weight loss pills can be taken, if
proper precautions and directions are followed. Individuals who are severely overweight can talk to a
doctor about having surgery to lose the weight that they need.
A. Classification B. Enumeration C. Explanation D. Time-Order

29. Which phrase does NOT express a stand on an issue?

A. “I’m sure that…” C. “I have no doubt that…”
B. “I’m a Filipino that…” D. “I’m absolutely convinced that…”

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30. We say our ___________ or judgment when expressing our beliefs, feelings, perceptions or
awareness about a topic.
A. character B. Lesson C. opinion D. perception
31. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Everyone is entitled to stand in his/her own opinion.
B. If you don’t believe in what you’re telling, how can you convince the listener or someone else?
C. Making a stand is a determined effort to defend something from happening.
D. All of the above
32. Why is communication important in making a stand?
A. to increase anxiety
B. to provide brief answers
C. to produce greater understanding
D. to misinterpret ideas and expressions
33. Which statement is NOT helpful in making a stand?
A. Stay on topic.
B. Make your own topic to discuss.
C. Listen attentively when someone is talking.
D. Be courteous and tactful when expressing one’s thoughts and ideas.
34. Why is it so hot today?
A. Asking a question C. Expressing strong feeling
B. Making a statement D. Making a request or command
35. Watch out from that bee!
A. Asking a question C. Expressing strong feeling
B. Making a statement D. Making a request or command
36. “What kind of sentence is the following?” This is an example of a ______Sentence.
A. Declarative B. Exclamative C. Imperative D. Interrogative
37. Which among the statements is a fact?
A. The capital of Philippines is Manila.
B. To my mind, Surigao is the most beautiful city in the Philippines.
C. I believe that living in provinces is more convenient than living in the cities.
D. As far as I’m concerned, wearing face shield is necessary in this time of pandemic.
38. The following phrases tell that distinguishing fact and opinion is necessary EXCEPT one.
A. keep silent C. resist being manipulated by others
B. make proper judgment D. decide whether to believe or not the statement
39. What does the illustration tell about these characters?

A. The child is preparing her lunch for school.

B. The mom wants to cook the food by herself.
C. Many people will be eating the meal they make.
D. The mom lets her daughter help with cooking.

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40. Arrange the feature article in a correct sequence.
I. It’s impossible to tell without a test, Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms; you
may need to get tested to know what’s making you miserable.
II. Body aches, sore throat, fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and headaches are symptoms
shared by the two.
III. How can you tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?
IV. One difference? People with the flu typically feel very sick during the first week of illness. With
COVID-19, people may feel the worst during the second or third week, and they may be sicker
for a longer period.

A. I, III, II, IV B. II, IV, III, I C. III, I, II, IV D. IV, III, I, I

41. What does it mean to contrast?

A. different
B. the same
D. what is alike and what is the same
C. what is alike and what is different
42. Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?
A. Problem and solution relationship C. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast D. Sequence

43. Feature stories look like fictional short stories, by which they______________.
A. do not have to be factual
B. are based largely on the writer’s imagination
C. do not have to be balanced in their treatment of controversial issues
D. use description, sensory details, quotations, anecdotes, personification and other story-
telling devices
44. It presents a certain problem and offer possible-solution.
A. similarities and differences C. cause and effect
B. comparison and contrast D. problem-solution

45. It explains reasons and results of phenomena.

A. similarities and differences C. cause and effect
C. comparison and contrast D. problem-solution

46. Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals
and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They
get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring lost animal to the shelter. Some of these
dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to adopt a new pet. What type of text
structure is this?
A. cause and effect C. order & sequence
B. compare and contrast D. problem & solution
47. Sally is having strawberry ice cream and Juan is having chocolate ice cream. If I am comparing Sally
and Juan, what do they have in common?
A. they both like ice cream C. it is hot outside
B. eating with a spoon D. like dogs
48. It is a good idea to lock your door at night. Mr. Griswold forgot to lock his door last Monday. When
he returned home, he found that his TV set had been stolen.
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold’s TV was stolen.
What was the CAUSE?
A. It was very late C. gives away his TV set
B. forgot to lock his door D. went to a show every Monday

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49. Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown,
Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?

A. trapped for three hours C. His mother found him at sundown.

B. visiting the farm D. His family looked for him.

50. Which of these is the solution to prescription drug abuse?

A. Stricter laws should be passed to make it harder to obtain and refill prescription drugs.
B. People should be better educated on the dangers of prescription drug abuse.
C. Create more and better rehabilitation facilities for prescription drug users.
D. All of these are solutions to prescription drug abuse.

End of Test. Congratulations!

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LISTENING TEXT

DIVISION DIAGNOSTIC TEST

English 5

Key Answers
1. D 11. C 21. D 31. C 41. A
2. A 12. B 22. D 32. C 42. B
3. A 13. C 23. D 33. B 43. D
4. C 14. B 24. D 34. A 44. D
5. D 15. C 25. A 35. C 45. C
6. B 16. C 26. C 36. D 46. D
7. D 17. D 27. D 37. A 47. A
8. B 18. A 28. A 38. A 48. B
9. B 19. D 29. B 39. D 49. A
10. C 20. A 30. C 40. C 50. B

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 DIVISION DIAGNOSTIC TEST
English 5
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM LOCATION
QUARTER COMPETENCIES R U AP AN E C NO. OF
30% 30% 15% 15% 5% 5% ITEMS
Quarter 1 Use Compound and Complex sentences to show cause
and effect and problem solution relationships of ideas. 4,5 2
EN5G-IVa-1.8.1

Fill – out forms accurately (school forms, deposit and 1,2,3 6,7 8 6
withdrawal slips, etc.)

Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues. 9,10 11,12 13 5

Quarter 2 Compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate 16,17 14,15 4
grammatical structures: aspects of verbs, modals and
conjunction
(EN5G-IId2.2.6 EN5G-IId-3.9)
18,19 2
Identify point-of-view (EN5VC-IIa-7.2)

Examine images which present particular viewpoints, e.g. 24 22,23 20, 5

stereotypes ( gender, age, cultural), opinion on an issue 21

Distinguish among various types of viewing

materials(CODE) 25 1

Quarter 3 Distinguish text-types according to purpose and features: 27, 28 26 3

classification, explanation, enumeration and time order

Make a Stand EN5OL-IIh-4 29,30

31,32,33 5

Determining a particular kind of sentence for a specific

purpose 34,35 36 3

Provide evidence to support opinion / facts EN5OL-IIf- 38

3.5.1 37 2
Quarter 4 Comparison and Contrast and Problem, Solutions 44, 45 39 3
Relationships.

Write a feature article. 43 40 2

Write paragraphs showing: cause and effect, comparison 41, 42 47 48,49 5

and contrast and problem, solutions relationships.
(EN5VC-IIb-2.2.5)

Writing Paragraphs Showing: Cause and Effects, 46 50 2

Comparison and Contrast and Problem, Solutions
Problem.
Total 14 14 8 6 5 3 50

Prepared by Checked by:

MEYRABE A. CLERIGO (Sgd) RICKY L. PEDRALBA

Teacher 3 EPS-English

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Answer Key
1. D 11. C 21. D 31. C 41. A
2. A 12. B 22. D 32. C 42. B
3. A 13. C 23. D 33. B 43. D
4. C 14. B 24. D 34. A 44. D
5. D 15. C 25. A 35. C 45. C
6. B 16. C 26. C 36. D 46. D
7. D 17. D 27. D 37. A 47. A
8. B 18. A 28. A 38. A 48. B
9. B 19. D 29. B 39. D 49. A
10. C 20. A 30. C 40. C 50. B

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