Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Capital Region
Division of Taguig City and Pateros
ARMY’S ANGELS INTEGRATED SCHOOL, INC.
Monthly Examination
English 4
Name: _____________________________ Grade & Section__________
General Instruction: Read and analyze each statement to identify the appropriate answer for each item.
1. Which of the following statements refers to specific idea?
a. Express overall aspects, characteristics, or elements
b. Cover broad categories or groups of people or things.
c. Refer to particular individuals, ideas, or things and tend to express distinct characteristics that define
those individuals, ideas, and things.
2. These are usually the topic sentence of the paragraph.
a. General idea
b. Specific idea
c. Main idea
3. It is the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader
what the text is about:
a. General idea
b. Specific idea
c. Main idea
4. If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a
walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings.
Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will
also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel
better!
What is the main idea?
a. You should do good things for others.
b. We're not always happy.
c. There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 
5. Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could
just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate
park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?
a. Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
b. Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
c. Mark is the best skater at the park.
6. Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?
a. There are many landfills available for waste.
b. Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.
c. Clean jars before recycling them.
7. Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?
a. Many people sleep later on the weekends.
b. Dark rooms are best for sleeping.
c. Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.
8. The reader should determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage.
a. True
b. False
c. After
9. The main idea does not need supporting details.
a. True
b. False
10. It is a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about
a. Topic
b. Claim
c. Main Idea
11. It is usually one or two words.
a. Topic
b. Claim
c. Main Idea
12. Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the
ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer
players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
a. Soccer players learn how to dribble.
b. They learn how to work together as teammates.
c. Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
13. Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary
put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to
feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
a. The kitten sleeps a lot.
b. Mary plays with her kitten.
c. Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
14. There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.
Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also
fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a. There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b. It is also fun to look for shells.
c. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
15. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones
works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread
and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?
a. Mrs. Jones bakes pies.
b. Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.
c. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.
16. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
a. She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
b. Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
c. Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
17. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.
a. Their face paint hides their true identity.
b. People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen in movies.
c. There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.
18. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many differences between cats and dogs.
a. Dogs have to be let outside to use the bathroom.
b. They're both pets that people have.
c. Dogs need to be taken on walks, and cats don't.
19. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits.
a. Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.
b. Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.
c. When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.
20. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.
a. Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.
b. An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.
c. Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
21. This chart is used for gathering information from student’s prior knowledge or experience.
a. Story map
b. KWL
c. Biography graphic organizer
22. It brings attention to various important factors about a person’s life.
a. Story map
b. KWL
c. Biography graphic organizer
23. It’s a useful tool that teachers can integrate into the lesson to improve students’ comprehension.
a. Story map
b. KWL
c. Biography graphic organizer
24. This can be used to identify the different elements such as characters, character plots, themes,
techniques, etc. in a book students are reading.
a. Story map
b. KWL
c. Biography graphic organizer
25. This is a tool that assists with understanding a character from a novel, autobiography or movie or a
historical figure more in-depth.
a. Story map
b. KWL
c. Biography graphic organizer
26. This 3 columns chart captures the before, during, and after stages of reading.
a. Story map
b. KWL
c. Biography graphic organizer
27. This is a visual and graphic display that depicts the relationships between facts, terms, and or ideas
within a learning task.
a. Graphic Organizer
b. Hair Designer
c. Interior Designer
28. The following sentences are the steps “How to use Story Map” except____________________.
a. Read the book and understand it well.
b. Discuss the different significant elements that were involved in the story. These could be the
characters, setting, problem and solution, etc. You can fill the story map during the discussion.
c. Once the map is complete you can discuss each element all in all.
29. Which of following is the second step on creating biography graphic organizer?
a. Gather as much information you can about the character you are studying. You can also refer to
online resources, or ask from teachers or experts.
b. As you analyze the information you have gathered, isolate the facts that stand out or you think are
important.
c. Use your biography graphic organizer to lay out the information in a presentable way. You can add
images to make it more comprehensible as well.
30. Which comes first on “How to use KWL”?
a. Get students to brainstorm around the selected topic and write down everything they know about it
in the K column.
b. Ask them to generate a list of questions about what they want to know in the W column of the chart.
c. During or after reading the book/ lesson get them to answer these questions in the L column.
 Table of Specification
ENGLISH 4

Learning Code Objectives Date Placement

EN4LC-IIIg-1.1  Distinguish between general Jan. 4-8 1-10

EN4LC-IIIg-1.3  Identify the main idea, key 11-15 11-20

EN4RC-IIe-30  Use appropriate graphic 18-22 21-30