ENGLISH 4

Quarter 1 - Written Work No. 1

Name: _____________________________________________________ Score: ________________

Directions: Read 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

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

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

3. This part of a paragraph includes sentences that support the topic sentence.
A. Concluding Sentence
B. Supporting Sentences
C. Topic 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 or closing 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.
Direction: Encircle the best answer that will complete the sentence.

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 V. entry words C. definition D. pronunciation

Directions: Study the thesaurus entry and answer the questions by choosing the letter of the correct
answer.

Main Entry : Great

Parts of Speech : Adjective
Definition : Excellent, Skillful
Synonyms : absolute, admirable, awesome,
best, exceptional, expert, fantastic, good,
marvelous, wonderful, tremendous
Antonyms : ignorant, poor, stupid, unskilled, weak

11. What is the main entry on the page of the thesaurus?

A. Marvelous B. Great C. Adjective D. Absolute

12. What part of speech is the word great?

A. Noun B. Adverb C. Verb D. Adjective

13. What is the meaning of the word great?

A. good B. poor C. weak D. unskilled
14. All are synonyms of the word ‘great’, except _________.
A. best B. stupid C. fantastic D. awesome

15. Which is the antonym of great?

A. admirable B. ignorant C. admirable D. marvelous

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 ENGLISH 4
Quarter 1 - Written Work No. 2

Name: _____________________________________________________ Score: ________________

Directions: Read the selection below, then answer the questions that follow. Encircle the letter of your
answer.
The Talking Bird

Kiaw is the name of a talking bird found in the thick forests of Palawan. It lives in the tree trunks. To
catch it, men have to climb the tall trees. Only few people possess this kind of bird because it is difficult to
catch.
The Kiaw is a very interesting creature. It likes bananas, papayas and red pepper. It also drinks a lot of
water. This black bird takes a bath at least five times a day.
The Kiaw is also a very loyal to its master. To make the Kiaw talk, its master repeats a word many
times. This rare bird can learn to talk in three months. The Kiaw loves its master very much. When it is
given away, it feels very lonely, then it dies. It also does not like to see blood. If it sees blood or the color
red, it hurts itself until it dies.

1. Where is the Kiaw found?

A. Cagayan Valley B. Palawan C. Cordillera D. Mindoro

2. What makes the Kiaw different from other birds?

A. It is difficult to catch.
B. It drinks a lot of water.
C. It can learn to talk in three months.
D. It lives in tree trunks.

3. How does the Kiaw learn to talk?

A. It goes to school.
B. It repeats what its master says many times.
C. It is a talker by nature.
D. It learns on its own.

4. What happens when the Kiaw is given away by its master?

A. It sings. B. It dies. C. It gets angry. D. It will not talk anymore.

5. When does the Kiaw hurt itself to death?

A. when it sees blood C. when it is old
B. when it is hungry D. when it is given away
Directions: Read the text type and note significant details by answering the questions below. Write your
answers below.

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.

6. What is the title of the story? _________________________________________

7. Who is the author of the story? _________________________________________

8. Who is the main character in the story? _________________________________________

9. What can you say about her? _________________________________________

10. What is the story all about? _________________________________________

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

______ 11. 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.

______ 12. 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.
______ 13. 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.

______ 14. 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.

______ 15. 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.

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 ENGLISH 4
Quarter 1 - Written Work No. 3

Name: _____________________________________________________ Score: ________________

Directions: Identify the meaning of each underlined word in the sentence. Circle the letter of your answer.

1. Gani had to rebuild his tower of blocks that fell down.

A. to build B. not to build C. to build again

2. Ronald will untie his shoes before taking them off.

A. to tie B. not tie C. to tie again

3. Mrs. Tahilan told Celia to recheck her work when she is done.
A. to check B. not check C. to check again

4. I dislike the taste of ampalaya.

A. to like B. not like C. to like a little

5. 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

Directions: Choose the correct word from the choices.

6. without courage
A. miscourage B. discourage C. encourage
7. the one that feeds
A. feeder B. feedler C. misfeed
8. not connected
A. misconnected B. unconnected C. disconnected
9. full of tears
A. tearful B. tearless C. teary
10. the one who drives
A. droved B. drived C. driver

Directions: Read each pair of phrases. Choose the one with positive connotation.

11. A. delicious food

B. tasteless food

12. A. spoke kindly

B. spoke harshly

13. A. shabby clothes

B. casual clothes
Directions: Write C if it expresses connotation and D if it expresses denotation.

_____14. A dove signifies peace.

_____15. An alligator is a reptile.

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 ENGLISH 4
Quarter 1 - Written Work No. 4

Name: _____________________________________________________ Score: ________________

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

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

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

2. Grass is to soil as seaweed is to _____.

A. air B. garden C. pot D. water

3. Elbow is to arm as the knee is to _____.

A. finger B. leg C. nose D. walking

4. Heel is to foot as the palm is to _______.

A. hand B. head C. leg D. stomach

5. 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. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
6. hammer saw screwdriver
A. They are all instruments.
B. They are all tools.
C. They are all utensils.
7. ducks cow pigs
A. They are all birds.
B. They are all farm animals.
C. They are all fish.
8. skirt pants shirt
A. They are all body coverings.
B. They are all pieces of clothing.
C. They are all rainy day clothes.
9. Independence Day Ramadan Labor Day
A. They are all holidays.
B. They are all months.
C. They are all reunions.
10. shepherd farmer veterinarian
A. They all live in the desert.
B. They all sail in the ocean.
C. They all work with animals.
11. cupcakes brownies cookies
A. They are made of meat.
B. They are made with sugar, flour, and milk.
C. They are made with vegetables.

12. milk juice tea

A. You can cook them.
B. You can drink them.
C. You can eat them.

13. dentist teacher scientist

A. They are mostly men.
B. They are all professionals
C. They are mostly women.

14. banana santol orange

A. They are all fruits.
B. They are all sweet.
C. They are all vegetables.

15. cream butter cheese

A. They are all dairy.
B. They are all sour.
C. They are all sweet.

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