FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 4

NAME: GRADE & SECTION: SCORE:

____1. 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
___2. Which point of view uses the pronoun "I" and provides insight into the narrator's personal thoughts and
feelings?
A. Second-person point of view C. First-person point of view
B. Third-person limited point of view D. Third-person omniscient point of view
___3. In the phrase “the crackling fire,” what is the onomatopoeic word, and what does it suggest?
A. Fire; suggesting a large blaze
B. Crackling; suggesting the sound of a fire burning
C. The; suggesting the presence of the fire
D. The; suggesting the visual appearance of the fire
___4. 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 focusing on the plot's climax
C. By identifying the narrator's point of view
D. By counting the number of characters in the story
___5. 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 likely gain trust and respect from others
B. The character will become more transparent and honest
C. The character may face conflict or problems arising from their dishonesty
D. The character will find a new hobby
___6. Which of the following characteristics typically distinguishes a fantasy story from a realistic one?
A. The presence of real historical events and accurate details
B. The inclusion of magical elements or supernatural occurrences that do not exist in the real world
C. The depiction of everyday life and common experiences
D. The use of current technology and scientific explanations
___7. When a character in a story experiences a significant loss and you relate this to a personal experience of
loss, which story element are you applying to your schema?
A. Setting B. Plot C. Theme D. Character
___8. Which of the following represents the correct order of information in an inductive pyramid structure?
A. Main idea → Supporting details → Specific examples
B. Specific examples → Supporting details → Main idea
C. Supporting details → Specific examples → Main idea
D. Main idea → Specific examples → Supporting details
___9. What is the primary purpose of using a pyramid structure in outlining information?
A. To present information in a chronological order
B. To arrange details from specific to general, leading to a main idea
C. To list all information in random order
D. To provide a summary of the entire document
___10. Which of the following is the primary purpose of a text written to entertain readers with a humorous story?
A. To inform B. To explain C. To describe D. To entertain
___11. If an author writes a text explaining the steps to solve a mathematical
problem, what is the primary purpose of the text?
A. To entertain B. To inform C. To persuade D. To describe
___12. If the purpose of a text is to create vivid images and convey the sensory details of a setting, the author’s
purpose is most likely to:
A. Inform B. Explain C. Describe D. Entertain
___13. In summarizing a text, what should you avoid including in your summary?
A. The main arguments or points of the text
B. Personal opinions or critiques of the text
C. Key supporting details that are relevant to the main idea
D. The overall conclusion or final thoughts of the text
___14. In the sentence “Her jubilant expression showed her happiness,” what does the word “jubilant” mean?
A. Sad B. Angry C. Joyful D. Confused
___15. In the sentence “Her response was evasive, failing to address the main
question,” what is the best antonym for “evasive” based on context?
A. Direct B. Hesitant C. Avoidant D. Indifferent
___16. In the sentence “The teacher’s explanation was lucid and easy to understand,” what does the word “lucid”
most likely mean?
A. Confusing B. Clear C. Vague D. Ambiguous
___17. What is the root word in “unhappy”?
A. Happy B. Un C. Appy D. Unhappy
___18. What does the prefix “dis-” generally mean?
A. Opposite or not B. Too much C. Above D. Very
___19. What is the suffix in the word “comfortable”?
A. -able B. -ful C. -en D. -ness
___20. Which suffix would you add to the word “play” to indicate someone who
performs?
A. -ful B. -er C. -ion D. -ly
___21. What is the suffix in the word “sadness”?
A. -ful B. -ness C. -er D. -ly
___22. What is the plural form of the noun "cat"?
A. Cats B. Cates C. Catts D. Caties
___23. Which of the following is a mass noun?
A. Apple B. Furniture C. Book D. Car
___24. Which noun is an example of a count noun?
A. Water B. Bread C. Chair D. Air
___25. Choose the correct subject pronoun to replace "Jessica and I":
A. We B. They C. She D. You
___26. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
A. She dances every day. C. She danced yesterday.
B. She is dancing right now. D. She will dance tomorrow.
___27. Which sentence is in the active voice?
A. The cake was baked by the chef. C. The teacher explains the lesson.
B. The book is being read by the students. D. The project was completed by the team.
___28. Identify the passive voice sentence:
A. The cat chased the mouse. C. The letter was written by Jane.
B. The dog barked at the stranger. D. The children played in the park.
___29. Which of the following is a complex sentence?
A. She loves reading books. C. Although it was raining, they went hiking.
B. He went to the store, and she stayed home. D. I like ice cream.
___30. Which of the following best describes a narrative text?
A. A text that provides factual information about a topic.
B. A text that tells a story with characters, a setting, and a plot.
C. A text that gives instructions on how to perform a task.
D. A text that presents arguments to persuade the reader.
___31. Which of the following is an example of a friendly letter expressing gratitude?
A. "Dear Aunt Mary, Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday gift. I truly appreciate your
thoughtfulness."
B. "Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to inform you that I will be absent from work due to illness."
C. "Dear Friends, Please join us for a party on Saturday at 7 PM. We will have food, drinks, and fun
activities."
D. "Dear Principal Johnson, I am requesting an extension on my assignment deadline due to personal
reasons."
___32. Which of the following is NOT a type of friendly letter?
A. Letter of excuse B. Invitation letter C. Letter of gratitude D. Business proposal letter
___33. When someone is interested or engaged in a conversation, which facial expression might they use?
A. Looking away with a blank face C. Frowning and crossing arms
B. Maintaining eye contact with a slight smile D. Rolling eyes and sighing
___34. Which gesture is commonly used to show agreement?
A. Shaking the head B. Crossing the arms C. Nodding the head D. Waving the hand
___35. Which type of line is typically used to create a sense of stability and order in a design?
A. Diagonal lines B. Curved lines C. Horizontal lines D. Zigzag lines
___36. What effect do vertical straight lines generally have in visual design?
A. They create a sense of movement and dynamism.
B. They give an impression of height and stability.
C. They suggest relaxation and softness.
D. They introduce irregularity and chaos.
___37. What visual effect is achieved by using zigzag lines in a design?
A. Smooth and flowing motion C. Dynamic energy and excitement
B. A sense of order and calm D. Stability and permanence
___38. How might a design featuring rounded shapes and soft colors be interpreted?
A. As aggressive and high-energy C. As formal and professional
B. As soothing and approachable D. As chaotic and disorganized
___39. Which symbol is commonly used to represent environmental sustainability and eco-friendliness?
A. A skull and crossbones B. A green leaf C. A red cross D. A dollar sign
___40. A visual text showing an infographic with detailed statistics about global warming is most likely intended
to:
A. Entertain viewers with interesting facts
B. Persuade viewers to adopt a specific product
C. Educate viewers about the impact of global warming and the need for action
D. Present a fictional scenario to provoke thought