FIRST SUMMATIVE TEST

ENGLISH 4
FIRST QUARTER

NAME: ____________________________________ SECTION: __________________ SCORE: _______________

I. A. Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

_____ 1. What are the main parts of a paragraph?

a. Character, Events, and Setting
b. Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentence, and Concluding Sentence
c. First Part, Second Part, and Third Part
d. Beginning, Middle, and Ending
_____ 2. What part of a paragraph tells the reader the main idea, or what the paragraph is about?
a. Topic Sentence c. Supporting Sentence 2
b. Supporting Sentence 1 d. Concluding Sentence
_____ 3. This part of a paragraph marks the end and summarizes or raises the key point or main idea of the paragraph.
a. Supporting Sentence 1 c. Concluding Sentence
b. Supporting Sentence 2 d. Topic Sentence
B. Read the following paragraphs. Choose the topic sentence or main idea of the paragraph from the choices given. Write the
letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
_____ 4. Filipinos are helpful. They are ready to help one another especially in times of need. During natural calamities like
typhoons, fires, and earthquakes, they are always ready to give help to the victims of these calamities. In their barangay or communities,
they help one another in activities such as planting and harvesting farm crops or rebuilding a house.
a. They make houses for their neighbors. c. They help in planting and harvesting crops.
b. The Filipinos are helpful. d. They clean the house of their neighbor.
_____ 5. The Filipinos show a deep reverence for a Supreme Being. Christian Filipinos pray to God and thank Him for His blessings.
They hold fiestas and processions in honor of their patron saints. Muslim Filipinos go to their mosque and pray to Allah. They observe
special days such as the Ramadan.
a. Ramadan is a special holiday.
b. Muslim and Christian Filipinos observe religious activities.
c. Filipinos have strong faith in a Supreme Being.
d. Christian and Muslim Filipinos pray to their Gods.
_____ 6. The sender transmits the message while the receiver accepts the message. The most important factor in communication
is the good delivery of the message to ensure better understanding which will result in a satisfying answer. Moreover, the tool in
communication is as important as the message being sent because it is the channel by which the message is delivered.
a. Communication happens when a sender gives information to the receiver.
b. Communication is important in delivering a message.
c. Communication has three important elements: the sender, the receiver, and the medium.
d. Communication is a process by which a message is transmitted.
_____ 7. Filipinos are respectful, helpful, God-fearing, hospitable, and loving. These are the beautiful traits of Filipinos. They show
these traits in their customs, traditions, and practices. We can say that we are happy people.
a. Filipinos are happy people. c. Filipinos have many beautiful traits.
b. Filipinos have different customs and traditions. d. Filipinos are God-fearing.

B. Read the paragraph below then answer the questions 8, 9, and 10. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

My biggest dream in life is to become a doctor. I love watching movies where doctors are happy about saving the lives of
people. I will become a doctor for my grandfather who is sick. I will give him his medicine and check his body temperature, too. I feel
amazed at how doctors are being respected in our community. I want to become a doctor because I want to help my dearest
grandfather fight cancer.
_____ 8. Which of the following is the topic sentence of the paragraph above?
a. My biggest dream in life is to become a doctor.
b. I want to become a doctor because I want to help my grandfather fight cancer cells in his body.
c. I will give my grandfather his medicine and check his body temperature.
d. I will become a doctor for my grandfather who is sick.
_____ 9. Which is Not a supporting sentence for the given paragraph?
a. I feel amazed at how doctors are being respected in our community.
b. I will become a doctor for my dearest grandfather who is sick.
c. I love watching movies where doctors are happy about saving the lives of people.
d. Life shapes us to become strong and independent and learn from the problems that we encounter.
_____ 10. What is the concluding sentence in the paragraph?
a. I will give him his medicine and check his body temperature too.
b. I want to become a doctor because I want to help my dearest grandfather fight cancer cells in his body.
c. My biggest dream in life is to become a doctor.
d. I love watching movies where doctors are happy about saving the lives of people.
II. A. Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
_____ 11. It is a reference book that contains words with their meanings, pronunciations, parts of speech, spellings, and definitions.
a. Almanac b. Encyclopedia c. Dictionary d. Magazine
_____ 12. This explains the meaning of the entry word.
a. Pronunciation b. Definition c. Parts of Speech d. Spelling
_____ 13. It contains words that can be used in place of another word (synonyms) and opposite word (antonyms) of an entry word.
a. Dictionary b. Index c. Glossary d. Thesaurus
B. Study the page taken from a dictionary then answer the questions that follow. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
before the number.

barren batter

barren n. an extent of usually level land having an inferior growth of trees or little vegetation
barricade v. to block something so that people or things cannot enter or leave
barrier n. 1 something (such as a fence or natural obstacle) that prevents or blocks movement from one place to
another; 2 something that makes it difficult for people to understand each other
barter n. 1 a system in which goods or services are exchanged for other goods or services instead of for money; 2 goods
or services that are exchanged for other goods or services
base adj. 1 not honest or good of a metal; 2 having low quality and value
batter n. a mixture consisting chiefly of flour, egg, and milk or water and being thin enough to pour or drop from a
spoon
_____ 14. Which of the following words means a system in which goods or services are exchanged for other goods or services instead of for
money?
a. barter b. batter c. barren d. base
_____ 15. What part of speech is the word batter?
a. Verb b. Adjective c. Noun d. Adverb
_____ 16. What is the meaning of the word barricade?
a. To block something so that people or things cannot enter or leave
b. An extent of usually level land having an inferior growth of trees or little vegetation
c. Goods or services that are exchanged for other goods or services
d. Something that makes it difficult for people to understand each other

C. Study the given thesaurus then answer the questions that follow. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
space provided.
excited adj. Syn. enthusiastic, eager, delighted Ant. bored, unexcited, calm
wet adj. Syn. soaked, drenched Ant. arid, dry
care n. Syn, caution, watchfulness, alertness Ant. carelessness, apathy
softly adv. Syn. smoothly, delicately, gently Ant. uncarefully
peaceful adj. calm, quiet, steady Ant. agitated, loud, disturbed

_____ 17. What is the antonym or opposite word of excited?

a. eager b. delighted c. enthusiastic d. bored
_____ 18. What word is the same as the following words: calm, quiet, steady?
a. excited b. softly c. peaceful d. wet
_____ 19. What part of speech is the word care?
a. adjective b. noun c. verb d. adverb
_____ 20. Which of the following words has the same meaning with the word softly?
a. gently b. soaked c. steady d. eager
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KEY TO CORRECTION

1. B 11. C

2. A 12. B

3. C 13. D

4. B 14. A

5. C 15. C

6. D 16. A

7. C 17. D

8. A 18. C

9. D 19. B

10. B 20. A
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TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) No. of Items Item Placement

Recognizes the parts of a simple paragraph 10 1-10

Gets the meaning of words using a dictionary, thesaurus, 10 11-20

and/or online resources

TOTAL 20

Prepared: Checked:

IRENE N. BLANDO FERDINAND P. MAMINTA

Teacher I Master Teacher I

Noted:

EDNA T. GOMEZ, PhD

Principal IV