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Notice of Proouct REPLACEMENT In case you would find this product detective, please be Informed that you may return this book | 40 Saint Mary's Publishing Corporation for replacement. ‘Thank you. B/N:08-112 DEVELOPING READING POWER Enriched-Combined Edition Regina R. Condez Miriam B. Capili Concordia C. Logue Saturnina R. Ferrer Anita A. Bagabaldo (AuthoxEdtor) CONSULTANT Wille C. Moredo EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Kelvin N. Otarte - High Schoo! Level Manager Janet E, Clemente - Elem. Level Manager Clemence U, Abadia - Eattor ‘Myina C. Tabalon - Editor ‘Anita A. Bagabaldo - Ealtor ‘Mary Rozelle N. Amadute - GraphiciLayout Artist Jocelyn $, Sarvida - GrophiciLayout Artist Richard E. Valbuena - GraphiciLayout Artist Jonathan C. Balolong - Ealtorial Assistant ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 'No parr of this book may be reproduced in any form, by mimeograph or any other means, without the written, Permission from the Publisher. PUBLISHED AND COPYRIGHT 2007 BY: SAINT MARY'S PUBLISHING CORPORATION SR sc Foo, SMPC Bu 1308 P Guovera cor! 747 €. Romig St. B5) sto. cus, Manta 1003 Tol Nos. 736.1221 1798-1222 ToloFor 7350988 ISBN 971- 509 - 842-8 Preface To The Pupil: Developing Reading Power 2 (Enriched-Combined Edition) is specially published for you. This book will help widen your horizon and enhance your reading and comprehension skill. Developing Reading Power 2 (Enriched-Combined Edition) contains Selections and exercises to enhance your skills in (a) noting details, (b) getting the general significance of a selection, (c) predicting the outcome of a given event and ‘making inferences, and (d) following precise directions. Surely, you will enjoy reading different short stories, poems, fables, legends, anecdotes and essays that are full of lessons in life and moral values. After reading each exercise, there are questions that you must answer to enrich your vocabulary and level of understanding The Authors Noting Details 1 First Day in School . 2 Dario's Pet ........ 3 Going to Market ... 4 Atthe Rizal Park ... 5 Helping Mother 6 Recess Time ...... 7 A Trip to Baguio 8 Edgar's Bicycle 9 Independence Day . 10 A Good Helper . 11 Early Morning ... 12 Money From America 13 Books ...... 14 To Be A Pianist 15 School Needs . 16 Saving Money ... 17 Playmates ...... 18 Talking About Pets 19 Money From The Garden . 20 Helping Happily .. 21 Going To A Doctor . 22 School Materials . 23 On Food . 24 Meat And Milk . 25 Party Dresses . 26 The Birthday Party . 27 Andres Bonifacio 28 At The Zoo . 29 Care Of Books . 30 The Prize, 31 Health Inspection 32 Meeting Fathe 33 A Card for Mother 34 Flowers for the School . 35 A Kilo of Sugar. 36 Report to the Police 37 The City Hall 38 Dirty Air 39 The Lost Book 40 An Honest Boy... 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Wises Mees wearearens Ski c _ > Predicting the Outcome of a Given Event ‘and Making inferences Schooltime . 140 Going to the Zoo . 141 To the Garden . 142 ‘What to Buy 143 Plants Breathe Too . 144 Something for Cielo 145 Lottor to Father: 146 Rainy Days 147 Gifts for Lin 148 The Test Paper. 149 Playing Butcher 150 A Visit to Grandmother 151 At Work . 152 The Story At The Station... 154 Taking Care of the Baby. 155 Water Cycle... 156 The Pretty House. 158 19 In School 159 20 Everybody Was Busy. 21 Bolla’s Help. 22 Playing in the Rain . 23 Watching Birds .. The Raincoat . 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 34 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Late in Church Playing Mother. . Mother's Flower Vase Danilo's School Things Among the Flowers School Visitors .. Playing at Night . Answered Prayer A Christmas Gift . 160 162 167 168 169 170 471 -172 173 174 176 178 179 180 181 182 184 186 187 eYoarena 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Reading to Follow Precise Directions 190 191 192 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 Following Direction . Read And Do... Read And Do. Writing Words Something To Do. Grouping Words Numbers Again. Fun With Words Dividing Figures Playing Soldiers What You Can Do. Read And Do... Making New Words A Letter to Mother Paper Boats ... Going To A Picnic At The School Canteen Names of the Days . 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 ‘Synonyms ‘A Happy Family . Tre Water . ‘A-t Child Write About Me . Telling Tim The Family What To Say . The Day. What Makes Sound?. On the Way to School Thank You ...... Schoolbags . Lety’s Pet . Jeepneys ........... Uncle Peter. . Transportation 2 212 213 214 -215 - 216 217 -218 = 220 221 - 222 +223 = 224 -225 - 226 - 228 -+ +230 = 232 = 234 - 236 - 238 SKILL A Noting Details ——ee Exercise] —— FIRST DAY IN SCHOOL e mo en Tone It was fiist day of classes. The Grade B. Lucita Two children were happy. They were telling C. Rolando storles Gboul thernselves. “lam eight years old. My father is a teacher," Edna said, 4. Who was not eight years old? live in Tondo. | am also eight years A. Edna old,” Lucita said, ‘ B. Lucita “My mother is a vendor. My father is a C. Rolando, driver. |am nine years old,” Rolando said. 5. What was Edna's father? A. Adiver 1. What grade were the children in? B. Adoctor A. Grade One ; C. Ateacner B, Grade Two C. Grade Four 2. Whose father was a driver? A. Edna's father B, Lucita’s father C. Rolando's father (SLL eS SS vendor diver ———_—= Exercise 2 ——— DARIO’S PET Dario was alone in his room. He was his pet dog. His dog was. quiet while he was drawing it. Dario colored the picture brown and white. He wrote a story TMCS I. It is like this: This is my pet. His name is Spotty. He is my playmate. | love Spotty. 1. What was Dario doing? A, Playing B. Sleeping CC. Drawing 2. What was Dario'’s pet? A. Acat B. Apig C. Adog 3. What did Dario call his pet? A. Spotty B. Brownie C. Doggie 4, What did Dario write under his drawing? A. Astory 8B. Apoem C. Aparagrapn 5. Who was Datio’s playmate? A. His dog B. His sister C. His brother ——t Exerciso} — GOING TO MARKET 3. Which of these did Josie not see in the 1? One Sghuicaw cucining, Josie went io geal uket with her mother, She saw many = B. Chickens kinds of fish, vegetables and fruits. C. Vegetables Mother bought tomatoes, mangoes, , pechay and eggplant. anes... ‘Will you not buy meat and fish, ihiese cid Motne Mother?" Josie asked, | —— eo Bo “No, Josie, Meat and fish cost much. Rom Iwill buy mongo and eggs instead.” Mother C. Mongo said, Which of these did Mother not buy? 1, Where did Josie go? ot A. To school B, To market B. Pechay C. To churcn C. Tomatoes 2. What time of the day was it? A. Night B. Moming C. Afternoon ———e Exercise 4 — AT THE RIZAL PARK It is Sunday. There are mar lo at the Rizal Park. The flowers are’ The fish in the ponds are.of mar “Let us sit hergeaotheNaid. “Let us watch the beauti((l fountair Mother. | want to 3." Bing said, “Let us play with my balll,” Ernesto said, 1. What day is it? A. Sunday 8. Monday C. Tuesday 2. What are in the ponds? A. Fish B. Grass C. Flowers 3, What are in bloom? A. The fish B. The flowers C. The fountains 4, Who wants to play? A. Bing 8, Father ‘Cc. Mother 5. What does Mother say are beautiful? A. The fish B. The flowers C. The fountains fountain ——=_ eric 5 —— HELPING MOTHER Doyou help at home like Meria does? What do you do? Merla, a Grade Two pupil, goes home Qs soon as her class is over, She helps her mother sell in their litle store, She helps in Closing the store Gtght. In the moming Merla aed from @ big bakery. They sell the in their store. Her mother is happy for her help. 1. What grade was Merla in? A. Grade One 8. Grade Two C. Grade Three 2, Where does Merla help? A. At home B. In school on th rch c 2. Chur 40 Where does Merla buy bread? _ A. From the bakery B. From the market C. From the grocery What do they do with the bread? A. They sell them. B. They eat alll of them. C. They give them away. . What cloes Meria do to help her mother? A. She helps in the store. B. She cleans the house. C. She washes the clothes. ee Exercise 6 RECESS TIME i ‘Clang! Clang} It was the bell for recess The children lined up. Some went out to play, Others went to the tollet. There were those who went to the school canteen to buy something to eat. — “| will buy a banana,” Elsa said. “Lwill buy Chocolate,” Norma said Anita looked af het money and said, “Iwill buy a sandwich,” ———= pet 1. What did the bell signal? A. Time for recess B. Time to. go home C, Time to stop playing 2. Did all the children go out to play? A. Yes B. No C. Pethaps 12 3. What did Elsa buy? A. A sandwich B. Chocolate C. Abanana 4. Who bought a sandwich? A. Elsa B. Anita C. Noma 5. Where did the children buy food? A. From the school clinic B. From the sari-sari store C. From the schoo! canteen tecess ‘canteen sandwich 413 —aes Exercise 7 — A TRIP TO BAGUIO Narco and his father were on a bus going to Baguio. It was a very cold day so they had their sweaters on. “Those mOunfais are very high. They are green jaufiful.” Narclo said. “Look down,” sat Father. "What do you see?” “I.can see the river. Its water is clear and clean. How nice!" Nardo said. —— 1. Where were Nardo and his fatner going? A. To Manila B. To Baguio C. TS SME City 2. Which was true about the mountains? A. They were blue. B, They were high. C, They were small. 14 3. What did Father ask Nardo to look at? A. The river B. The trees C. The mountains |. What was said about the water? A. twas clear. B. It was white. C. twas clear and white. Why did Father and Nardo have their sweaters on? A. It was a hot day. B. tt was a cold day. C, It was a windy day. ~—:£ £ Exercise § — EDGAR'S BICYCLE Edgar and Edina were playing stogether one moming. “May | try your bicycle” ees asked. “Its blue and new. “Father gave me this bicycle only yesterday, It was my birthday gift from him,” Eagarsaid Edgar helped Edna get on the bicycle. Edina rode around the house, How happy she was! —$—$—$—$—$—<— 1. What time of the day was It? A. Evening B. Morning C. Afternoon 2. Who had a new bicycle? A. Edna 8. Edgar C. Fatner 16 3. What was the color of the bicycle? A. White B. Red C. Blue A. Who went tiding around the house? A. Father B. Edna CC. Edgar 5, Who gave the bicycle to Edgar? A. Edna 8. His Father C. His Mother around gift ad ee EXC INDEPENDENCE DAY “Tomorrow is June 12. We will ~selabuale our independence Day. We don't navé classes, Mother,” Norma told her 3. Where does Norma want to go? A. To the mall B, To the Rizal Park C. To Nayong Pilipino mother happily. "what do you want to do tomorrow Who ese will go to the Rizal Pork? then?” Mother asked. —_— Se ticie Ben “Please, Mother, let us go to the Rizal Park. There will be a parade, Many of my friends will be there,” Norma said. “All right. Tell Nelly and Bella to get feaay for tomorrow. We shall all go and see the eon Mother said, 1, What is celebrated on June 12? 9. All Soul's Day b. Christrnas day ©. Independence Day B. Brother Jun 2, Who will have no classes? a. Mother b. Norma c. Father 18 —— EXEIC'SC 10 —— A GOOD HELPER 3. What does she buy from the store? Many children are good helpers at A. Bed home. One such good helper is Josefa. oe Josefa is in Grade Two like you. Before C. Bread she goes to school in the moming, she does many things fo help her mother. She fixes her bed. She buys bread from the ferro! Coes she prepare? store, She sets the table forbrsakfast, fe ne caren After coming from school, she takes ee bed fcr siseping care of her baby brother. She waters the C. The table for breakfast plants in the garcien. Then she studies her ee 5, When does she study? 1. What is Josefa? > At night A. A.good cook ge ine moming iB. Nosed haber C. In the attemoon C. Agood washer “” 2. What gradie is she in? A. Grade Two ee ne (2225) 7 C. Grade Three fixes Prepares breakfast es Exercise |] EARLY MORNING Gina woke up early. She looked out of the window. The sun was shining brightly, The sky was clear and blue. “it is a bright day,” Gina said as she jumped out of bed. She combed her hair then went to the garden where Father was, working, “will help you, Father,” Gina said “No, Gina, come here. Take care of your baby sister while | go to the market,” Mother said What kind of day was it? A. Bright day B. Rainy day C. Windy day 2. What was clear and blue? A. The sky B. The day C. The sun 22 3, Who was in the garden? A. Baby B. Father C. Mother 4, What did Gina want to do? A. Help Fatner B, Help Mother C. Play in the garden . Where was Mother going? A. To school B. To the market C. To the garden ———— Exercise 12 — MONEY FROM AMERICA “A letter from America,” the postmar said aS he gave the letter to Ming “Thank you,” Minda said then called loudly, "Mother! Father! A letter! It is from, America.” Father looked at the letter. It was from, their son, Norman, As Father opened the letter_samething fell from it. Mother picked it up and said happily, “It is money. It is a one hundred dollar billl” How happy Father and Mother were! Minda was happy, too. "Now, Mother, you can buy me a new dress,” Minda said. ee, 1, Where did the letter come from? A. Pasay B. Manila C. America 24 What fell out of the letter? What did Minda want Mother to buy? A. Pants B. Dress C. Shoes ——<= Exercise 13 — BOOKS Books are our good friends. They make us happy. Some tell nice stories and poems. Others teach beautifuTSOngs. SMOTers: teach us about many things in the world, —~800ks live long if we take good care of them. We should cover them. We should Nottear their pages. We should norte on their pages, too. 1, What were said to be our good friends? A B. Stories Cc. Poems 2. What do books do for us? A. Make us cry B. Make us sick C. Make us happy 3. What are found in books? A. Cars B. Stories C. Airplanes What will make books live long? A. Coloring them B, Decorating them C. Taking care of them Which is not good for books? ‘A. Reading them B, Covering them C. Tearing the pages ————= Exercise 14 —— TO BE A PIANIST “You play piano well, Myrna,” Miss de Leonsaid, “> Mymais: ‘years old. She isin Grade Two, She loves fo play the piano. “what do you want to become when YOU grow up?" Miss de Leort a: “Iwant to become a good pianist like my Mother,” Myma said, "| would TRS To play at the Cultural Center.” 1, Who played the piano well? A. Myma B. Miss de Leon C. Mymo’s sister 2, How old was Mymna? A. Ten B. Eight C. Seven What would Mymna want to be? A. Agood pianist | B. Agood doctor C. A good teacher ‘was Myma's mother? A. Anurtse B. A pianist C. A teacher grade was Myina in? A. Grade Two B, Grade One C. Grade Three mms EXErcise 15 SCHOOL NEEDS Samuel has two twenty-peso bills. Mather gave It to him. He will buy a bottle of paste, and several pieces of manta poner ie will Gover his BOORSTh school, He will cover his notebooks, too. His teacher said that all books and notebooks should be covered. ww “May | buy chocolate if | have some money left, Mother?” Sarnuel asked, “Why not buy a banana or any fruit instead of chocolate?” Motner asked. “Okay, | will buy banana,” Samuel said. 1. Which of these will Samuel buy? A. Akilo of meat 8. Abig notebook C. Abottle of paste Who said that all books should be ‘covered? —ees Execs 16 — SAVING MONEY Miss Sanchez and her pupils were talking about saving money. Twas Thrift Week. = “Who among you are saving money?” Miss Sanchez asked. , Who keeps his money in a can? Many of her pupils raised their hands. “Where do you keep the money that you save?’ Miss Sanchez asked again. “in a piggy bank, Ma‘am,” Elsie said. “in an empty milk can,” Lucio said “lkeep my money ina bamboo tube,” A. Lito Lito s 1, What was the lesson in Miss Sanchez’s class? A. Piggy bank 8. Saving money C. Spending money meee Exercise 17 — PLAYMATES Ester and Elena are good friends. They are in Grade Two. They go to schoo! together and go home together. On Saturdays they help their Mothers in their homes. On Sundays they go to church together. In the afternoon of Sundays they Play at Elena’s Grandmother's yard. "| like to play here at your Grandmother's place,” Ester said. “It is nice to play under the trees.” “Ilike to play here, too. lenjoy picking some guava fruits affer playing,” Elena said as sheclimbed a guava tree. 1. In what grade were the girls? a. Grade One 2. What do they do on Saturdays? @. Play all day b. Help their Mothers gq © Workin ine garcien —as Exercise 15 — TALKING ABOUT PETS —<— “Let us talk about what we do for our pets,” Miss Perez said to her Grade Two pupils. “I give my pet dog clean water to drink,” Jose said. “Scot is my dog's name. | give him. fish.” Lita said. “My cat is white. She is big and fat because | make her drink milk,” Zeny said. “Iclean very well the pen of our pig. It does not smell bad,” David said. “| do not have any pet but if | would have one | would love it,” Ben said-——— 1. What was the class talking about? A. Pets B. Books C. Flowers ———== Exercise 19 —— MONEY FROM THE GARDEN Antonio was very happy. He ran to schoo! to pay for the materials he needed for his project. — “Why are you paying now? You said you were going to pay next week when you will have money,” Mr. Santos said “| sold some vegetables from my garden, This money is from the Green Revolution, Sir,” Antonio explained, “Well, | am glad sar that,” Mr. Santos said. 1. What were the materials for? A. Achart B. . Apioiect Cc, An album 2. How did Antonio get the money? A. By shining shoes B. By selling vegetables C. By borrowing from others 38 . What did Antonio say about the money? Q. It was from the bank. b. It was from the school. c. It was from the Green Revolution campaign. ‘When did Antonio first promise to pay Mr. Santos? A. That day B. Next week C. At the end of the month Where did Antonio get the vegetables? @. From the market b. From the schoo! ©. From his garden ——as Exercise 20 —— HELPING HAPPILY Lucita saw a beggar. She was thin and id, Lucita wanted to help but she had only five pesos and fifty centavos. It was just enguagh for jeep fare in going home. How much did Lucita give the beggar? A. Four pesos B. Fifty centavos C. Five pesos and fifty centavos “| will just walk hore. This five pesos did Lucita go horne? and fifty centavos will help the begga e . She walked. Lucita said to herself, Then she pi the She rode in a jeep. coins on the beggars hand. . She rode in a calesa. Lucita was very happy as she walked home. did Lucita feel after helping the 1. What did Lucita see? a, Jeepney b. Abeggar c, Some money 2. Who was old? a. Lucita b. The cc. The jeepney driver 40 ees Exercise 2) ————— GOING TO A DOCTOR Nestor fett very sick. Hisfawer was very high. His mother brought him to a doctor. Who injected Nestor? A. Mother B. The nurse C. The doctor “You will have To be inj to get well,” the doctor said. “it Would not hurt at ‘should Nestor be given an injection? all” A. To get well “Come on, Nestor. Be a good boy,” B. To get a prize Mother said. C. To please his mother Nestor smiled at the doctor. Then he looked away as the doctor gave him the injection. “Now, tell me, did it hurt?” asked the doctor. No Nestor said, "Not at all, Thank you.” Perhaps Nestor hurt with the injection? Yes 1. Who was sick? a. Nestor b. Mother c¢. The nurse 2. Who brought him to the doctor? A. Father 8, Mother C. The nurse 42 ee EXECS 22 SCHOOL MATERIALS “Tomorrow, we shall go out to buy your, school materials. You must all wake up, early,” Mother said. The next moming, Pina, Mario and What Loma woke up early, They went to the A EAC bookstore with their mother. en B. Fruits ond vegetables “This store Is very big. It’s full of school materials,” Mario said. ise deta air Pina bought notebooks, pad papers) and ballpens. Mario bought a box of crayons, a) bottle of paste and a pencil Lorna bought notebooks and gd) balipen. ‘Where did they buy thern? A. In the market B. Inthe drugstore CC. In the bookstore bought pencil and crayons? A. Pina B. Mario. C. Loma went with the children? 1. What were the childten going to buy? A. Shoes 8. Uniforms C. School materials a4 ——e EXEC 23 — FOO Who was Miss Benigno? Sis, a A. Fred's sister Miss Benigno asked her pupils to write. B. Nita’s motner down the food that they eat everyday. C. The pupils’ teacher These are some of what the children wrote. Nita — tice, ice cream, eggs, What dic Miss Benigno ask the children bananas to do? luz — fice, meat, eggs, milk, A. Eat the food they like B. Buy the food they like to eat rice, fish, vegetables, C. List down the food they eat eggs everyday Fred — ice, fish, vegetables Ana — fice, eggs, bananas, h food does Nita not eat that the vegetables, fish. do? . Rice bert — . Eggs C. Vegetables 1, Which food do alll of the children eat? A. Fish h Is true about the children? B. Rice . They do not eat. C. Vegetables They eat cheap food. ——ames Exercise 24 — MEAT AND MILK “Meat is good for us. It helps the body. But meat is very expensive now. What food can take the place of meat?” Miss Domingo asked. “Mongo, fish and beans,” Helen said “Very good. So you see, children, there are a lot of food that we can eat in place of meat, Miss Dorningo expla “Is coffee good for us?” Mi “No, coffee is not good for you. Milk is the best drink for children. Drinking milk helps make you healthy and strong,” Miss Domingo said. Which one of these diinks is good for 1, Which one of these can take the plac! of meat? ‘A. Candy B. Mongo C. Bananas 48 —eeees Fxerciso 25 — PARTY DRESSES Four girls were talking about what to wear at Rosie's birthday party. The party will be on the next day. “I will wear my pretty red dress to the party,” Myrna said, “Iwill wear my new blue dress,” Ana said. Lucy was not talking. She had no new dress. She did not have a pretty dress either. “What will you wear, Lucy?” Agnes asked. “| will just wear our school uniform. | do not have any party dress. My motner cannot afford to buy a new dress.” Lucy replied. “| will wear Our schoo! uniform, too,” Agnes said. 1, Who will wear a new dress? A. Ana B. Mya C. Agnes 50 ‘Who will wear a red dress? A. Ana B. Lucy ‘c. Myna Whose party will the gitls go to? » Lucy's Rosie's . Agnes's will Lucy wear? . Anice, new dress } Her school uniform . Her sister's new dress mother cannot buy a new dress? . Lucy’s Myma's C. Agnes's —ees Exercise 26 ————— THE BIRTHDAY PARTY Seven girls and four boys were in Loma’s birthday party. They sang, danced and played. The children talked about the party on their way home. “Ilike the ice cream best.” Peping said. “| liked the games we played the most,” Roel said. “The mangoes and suman were the best,” Marita said. “Oh, the pancit and puto were good.” said Abel. Everyone enjoyed the party. 1. How many children went to the party? A. Four B. Seven C. Eleven ns Exercise 27 ANDRES BONIFACIO Andres Bonifacio was born in Tondo, Manila on November 30, 1863. His parents were very poor. He was very young when his parents died. He had three younger brothers and two sisters. He workecttrertfso that he could go to school, He made and sold paper fans on the streets together with his brothers. With the money that they have eamed, they bought food to eat and clothes to wear. Bonifacio was also a very good and brave soldier. He fought hard for the ‘country. He is one Country's heroes. 1, Where was Bonifacio born? A. Pasay B. Mania C. Baguio 54 many sisters did he have? A. Two B. Four C. Three ‘old was he when his parents died? ——ers Exercise 238 — AT THE ZOO Who was afraid of the tion? A. Mother “We are going to the zoo! We are 8. Cynthia going to the zoo!" Cynthia said happily as '¢. Norman she got in the jeepney. Father, Mother and Norman were in What animal did Cynthia want to see? the jeepney, too. A. Bird At the zoo, the children saw many monkeys. There were many kinds of birds, . Elephant too. “LOOk at that big lion,” Norman said. “Lam afraid of the lion. Let us not go near it.” Cynthia said. “We better go and see the elephant.” C. Go very near the animals “Animals in the zoo do not harm you. Just do not go very near them.” Mother said, A. Inacar B. Inataxi C. Inajeepney 1. Which animals did the children see? A. Bears B, Fishes C. Monkeys — Exercise 27 —— CARE OF BOOKS Miss Luna looked at the books of her children, Some books were covered with manila paper. Others were covered with Newspaper. Others were not covered at all, A coin was inside Loma’s book. A pencil was In Nestor's book. Merlita’s book was covered very neatly. Atter Miss Luna has seen alll the books, she said, “Tomorrow | shall look at your books again. All books should be covered. Do Not put anything inside your books. The " books are not yours. Take good care of Nertic’s them. Do not write or draw anything on their . Pages.” should the children do with their Play with them (C. Take good care of them ——s Exercise 30 —— THECPRIZE) What prize did the class win? A. First prize twas Monday moming. Miss Cruz and B. Third prize her pupils were very happy. Their room won C. Second prize the first prize as the_gleangst room. “Shall we open the box now, What was their prize? children?” Miss Cruz asked. A. Amittor "Yes, Ma’am,” the children said A door belt happily. . A flower vase Miss Cruz opened the box. The children clapped their hands when they was the contest about? saw a beautiful flower vase, . Honesty “What shall we do to win the first prize: Punctuality again next month?” Miss Cruz asked. . Cleanliness “We willalways keep our room clean.” the children said. What will the children do to win the first prize again? A. Paint the room 1. Who were happy? B. Decorate the room A. Miss Cruz C. Aways keep the room clean B. The children: C. Miss Cruz and her pupils ———= Exercise 1) —— did Miss Robles inspect? HEALTH INSPECTION Bs enc ox ie een jade Six boys irs Miss Robles, the school nurse, was in B. The Grade Three git ‘aGrade Two room. She was inspecting the C. The Grade Two children children. She looked at the eyes, nose, ears, teeth, hands and feet of the children, She h of these did Miss Robles inspect? looked at their handkerchiefs, too, After she had seen all the children, she said, “’m glad that many of you are clean, Many of you have handkerchiefs, ieee “Thank you, Miss Robles,” the children said. “| would like to tell you that Anita is the cleanest child today,” Miss Robles said. The children clapped their hands for Anita. 1, Who was Miss Robles? A. Anurse B. A teacher C, Aprincipal —= Exercise 32 —— MEETING FATHER “We shall meet Father at the airport on Sunday. How shall we tell your Grandmother? She is so far away in Mindanao," Mother asked Marina. “Sunday is only four days from now. Let us call Grandmother by long distance," Marina said. So Mother called Grandmother. “lam sure Grandmother will be glad to see Father. Father had been in America for two years,” Marina said. Where is Father coming from? A. Manila How many years was Father away? A. Ten years B. Two years C, Three years Where was Grandmother coming from? A. Manila: B. America C. Mindanao Oe Hace IONS STE How did Mother inform Grandmother? A. Through a letter 1. When was Father coming? B. Through a cellphone A. On Friday C. Through a long distance call B. On Sunday C. On Monday 64 —_——— Exercise 33 ——— A CARD FOR MOTHER Lolita looked at the cards in the store. They were all beautiful. “May | see those birthday cards?” Lolita asked the girl GTihe counter. The girl gave Lolita a box full of birthday cards. Some cards had pictures ottlwers. Others had pictures of hearts and giffs. There were cards with pictures of gardens and homes. Lolita bought a card with flowers on it. “Larn sure Mother will ike this,” Lolita said. 1. Where was Lolita? A. In school B. At the store C. In the house was she going to buy? A. Abox B. Acard . A book whom will she give it? A. To her Father To her Mother C. To her Teacher birthday was it? . Her Father's Her Mother's . Her Teacher's kind of card did she buy? A. One with a picture of flowers ‘One with a picture of a book C. One with a picture of a heart 67 ms Exercise 34 FLOWERS FOR THE SCHOOL Liza saw the beautiful flowers in th garden. Her Mother was in the garden she went there. “May | bring some flowers to sch today. Mother?” asked Liza “Yes, you may, Give flowers to teacher and friends,” Mother said. Liza picked many flowers, She pict fed and yellow roses. She picked pink ar r will Liza give the flowers? orange daisies. To her Mother “This gumnamela flower will be for o1 To her Teacher flower vase in school,” Liza said . To the principal did Liza see in the garden? 1. What did Liza see in the garden? A. Ripe fruits B. Bright butterflies C. Beautiful flowers —es Exercise 35 — AKILO OF SUGAR A. It was one kilo, Julio went to Aling Marta’s store. He B. It was less than a kilo. tetumed the kilo of sugar he bought. C. tt was more than a kilo. are you retuming it? Aling Mart eee I did Julio know that the suger was asked. “You said that it is one kilo but it is less. weighed correctly? My Mother wei L” Julio said. A. He weighed it. Aling weighed the bag of sugar. B. Mother weighed it. it was not one kilo. She said, “Thank you, C. Aling Marta weighed it. Julio, for returning the sugar. Now | can complain to our supplier.” ining Marto angry win Jute? “They should weigh corr should, a Vos they not?" asked Julio. should be 8. honest.” C. Perhaps “Yes, they should be,” Aling Marta said 1. What did Julio return? A. Milk B. Meat C, Sugar 70 es Exercise 36 REPORT TO THE POLICE “The police should stop that big bus. is gningrorrce much black smoke, Angelina said, — "| Mother looked at the bus just in front Of their jeepney. A, The color of the bus “Smoke is not good for Qur_heatth,* B. The name of the bus Mother said, “! will get the plate number of C. The number of the bus the bus.” “What will you do with the plate number, Mother?” “Iwill report it to the police. The police: : mayor will order the bus owner to check the buses, _ To the principal which gives off too much black smoke. By doing that, we can help prevent air should Mother make a report? pollution in our surroundings.” Mother | To keep the city clean answered. . To get money from the police . To make the bus owner check the buses that give off too much 1. What was the bus giving off? block smoke A. Fire B. Water C. Smoke 72 —es Exercise 37 THE CITY HALL “what is that big building, Mother” Nardo asked. “It Is the City Hall of Manila,” Mother replied. "Many people work in it. Sore are teachers, nurses, policemen, doctors and many more. “It Is a four-storey building,” Father added. “The City Mayor works there, too.” “Look, Mother, It has a big clock,” Nardo said. "it shows six o'clock.” “L think we better go home now,” Father said, time did the family go home? A. Six o'clock B. Five o'clock 1. What building did Nardo see? SHO IOCe: A. The City Hall of Pasay B. The City Hall of Makati C. The City Hall of Manila 74 a CO 5S did she use to wipe her face? DIRTY AIR . Her dress Ligaya had just come from school, . Her towel She her face with her handkerchiet. . Her handkerchiet Hernan became dirty. She asked, “why does face become so dirty, happened to Ligaya's handkerchief? Mother? Just look at my dirty handkerchief.” . Became dirty “The air in the city is dirty. There are so . Became nice many people and so: many jeepneys and . Became pretty buses. There are so many factories, too,” explained Mother. ——— kind of air was there in the city? “sit better to live where there are few A. people and cars, Mother?” asked Ligaya. B. “Yes, | think so,” Mother said. c What made the city air dirty? A. Wind and sun B. Trees and plants 1. Where did Ligaya come from? C. Cars and factories a. From the market b. From the school cc. From the church 76 es EXErCISe 39 THE LOST BOOK “Last night | was looking for my mi Ook, | COUIC Net find Ht,” Lucila told Julia. “| borrowed it from you last Monday Here itis,” Julia said, "Thank you tor lendi Hepes laughed at Lucila? Lucila was so glad to see the book. es thought I lost it.” she said ans Julia started to laugh. She lax Lucila, She said, "You are oe ToT ner my Mother.” — was forgetful like Julia's Mother? Julia 1. What book was Lucila looking for? facto ‘A. Music book iter B. Science book * C. Mathematics book 2. Who borrowed the book? A. Julia B. Edna C. Mother 78 —s Exercise 40 AN HONEST BOY The group leaders were checking attendance whén Miss Jose came in. came from the office of the principgl. “No one is absent in my group, Renato said. “We're all present today,” Pablo said. “Nobody's late Gnd nobody is absent.” Norma said. “I'm glad that you are all present today. And nobody is late,” Miss Jose said. Norberto stood up and said, "I came: late today Ma‘am. You were in the office’ when | came.” i Miss Jose was glad about Norberto. She said to him, “You're honest. I'm proud of you.” 1. Who were checking the attendance? A. The teachers B, The principals C. The group leaders playground B. From the schoo! clinic C. From the principat's office Getting the General Significance of a Selection ee Exerc 1 Exercise 2 —— Nini is the youngest in the family. When: I have a very nice pet. It lays eggs. It she cries, Mo#fér gives her milk. She sleeps "Put, putak! Put, putak!” It sits on its in a little bed. Nini cannot walk yet. She for more than two weeks. A chick can only sit, EverytsOdy loves her. She Out from each egg. Some chicks makes. everybody happy. yellow and some are brown. 1. What was the story about? A. Nini B. Father ; C. Mother C. Adog 2. What is true about Nini? A. Nini is a baby. B. Nini is very pretty, C. Nini is two years old. 3. Which sentence is true? A. Nini loves her family. B. Mother's name is Nini, C. Nini makes the family happy. EE ee ‘youngest ‘everybody 84 85 ———ee Exercise 3 ——— Which sentence tells that Narda is helpturr A. Her mother is sick. B. Shes somy for being absent. CC. She takes care of her baby sister. ‘This is a letter of a pupil to her teacher. At home July 9, 2004 Dear Miss Fuentes, will Narcia go to school? A. When her mother gets welll, B. When her father will let her go. (C. When her baby sister can walk. I'm sorry for being absent today: My) Mother Is sick. | have to stay at home to) take care of my baby sister. | will come to school as soon as Mother gets well. Your pupil, Narda 1. Which is true about Narda? A. She was absent for one day. B. She was absent for many days. C. She was absent for a long time. —e Exercise 4 Exercise 5 itis big tis round. it shines daily It keeps us healthy. twas time to. go to bed. Marina, Renato mio were making a lot of noise. Mother wery busy. “Tt YOU wil Keep Quit, | Wail tel you a very story When | finish my work,” Mother said. tecase The chicken got ready to sleep. They In the moming their teeth. They put on their seeping . They went to bed as fast as they ‘And early evening. | They waited quietly for Motner. Ht gives light Re Ey h may be a good title for the story? It keeps us happy A Busy Mother At work and play. B. Noisy Children feces CC. Getting Ready for Bed 1. What is the poem about? ich is true about the children? ‘A. Astar B. The sun C. Acandie ‘A. They were playtul 2. What does it do to make us healthy? B. They were helpful. A. Itrains. C,H runs away. C. They were obedient. aes icoos Which of these is conect? . ieee Ue A. The children liked stories. A. Iissize B. Iislignt C. Its color Biltto chicsori msc icing, C. The children did not keep quiet. heathy happy daily early evening 8B ee Exercise 6 Exercse 7 ———— “Come to school early tomorrow, Ruth was crying. She just came from children. We shail have a program. We shal celebrate Dr. Jose Rizal's birthday.” Miss wet. Santos said “Why are you crying?” Mother asked. “Today is June 18. Now I know Jo: *1 could not find my money. | dropped Rizal's birthday” Agnes said. It Is tornorrow." “wny do we celebrate Rizal’ birtnday?" Rico asked. ‘Jose Rizal is our national hero. He Is great Filipino,” Miss Santos said does the story tell? . When was Dr. Jose Rizal's birthday? B. Why Ruth was late A, June 19 B, June 18 C. June 1 C. Why Ruth was crying why dict Miss Santos tell her children t ich is true about Ruth? go to school earty? A. She came trom the market. A. There would be a parade. B. She came from school. B, There would ibe a contest. C. She came from the river. C, There would be a program. ‘was Rutn crying? . Who is Dr. Jose Rizal? A. Our president B. Our best friend , Our national hero ——— Frercise 8 Bru-u-U-umt ttle Liza ran to her Mother. She closed: her eyes, She covered her ears with her hands. “Oh, Mother, lam afraid,” Liza said, “Do not be attaid. The thunder will not hurt you,” Mother said. Then the rain came. Itrained very hard. i rained the whole day, Liza GOUd not go out to 2. Which group of words tell that Liza wars cific? A. Ran to her bedroom B. Watched the rain fall C. Closed her eyes and covered her ears: 3. Why could Liza not play outside? A. She was sick. 8. trained the whole day. C. Mother did not let her go out. ‘covered thunder Exercise 9 — “We will visit Grandmother tomorow,” said. “tt is her birthday.” “What gift should we give her?" Father Let us give her a cake,” Loma said. “Let us give her a book. She likes books,” Pepe said "So. our birtnday giftto your Grandmotner be a cake anda book.” Motner said. “Lar sure your Grandmother will be ‘on her birthday.” Father said. Which sentence is true? A. The famity loves Grandmother. B. The family enjoys birthday parties. es Exorcise 10 looked at Elsa as she carne Old was Elsa? into the room, Her dress was pretty and A. Nine years old new, Her pair of shoes was al . Shel B. Eight years old was very happy. C. Seven years old “You are very pretty today, Elsa,” Miss Tecson said. “Is it your birthday” “Yes, Mavam, it is my birthday,” Elsa: replied. “How old are you now?" Miss Tecson asked, “Iwas seven years old last year. Now you know how old | am today,” Elsa said with a smile. h of these is true? A. Elsa was going to have a party. B. Elsa was happy on her birthday. C. Elsa was wearing an old but pretty dress. eS 1. What was the story about? A. Elsa’s birthday B, Elsa's pretty dress: C. Elsa’s new pair of shoes and dress 94 95 es Exercise 11 “Father will be home soon. Will he bring home plenty of com, Mother?” Perla asked. fe-said he would bring home guavas today. There are plenty of guavas on the farm at this time,” Mother said. “Perhaps he. would bring home sweet potatoes and peanuts, too.” Soon Father came. He was riding on his carabao. The carabao was pulling a cat with four sacks, 1, What do you think is Perla’s father? A. Afarmer — C. A fisherman B. A fireman 2. What do you think were in the sacks? A. Fish and eggs 8B. Bananas and chickens C. Com, sweetyaaigtoes and guavas 3. Which of these tells about Father's work? A. Farming — C. Driving a cart 8. Fishing pulling cart sacks sweet potatoes 96 Exercise 12 —— Ametia helps at home every Saturday. cleans the house. She takes care of garden. She picks fresh flowers from garcien and puts them in their flower . She feeds the pigs and chickens. She her mother cook. Afteriunchtime, she her mother iron their clothes. She helping at home: is the story about? A. Father C. Ametia B. Mother What word best describes Amelia? A. Helpful —C._ Cheerful B. Truthful Why can Ametia do much work at home on Saturdays? A. There are no classes on Saturday. B, HerMother doesn't work on Saturday. C. She prefers to work at home on Saturdays than to go to school. es Exercise 13 The Acedio family has a new house. If Is big. and bectattrertns painted wnite and eee ota fre mame ea soe green. It has a big flowdMgereien in front. “Mother! Mother! Where are you?” Angela is one of the Acedo children, Mo called One dary, she invited her classmates to their “Here, in the kitchen!” Mother called new house. “We shall havererBany. We shall ; have a short program. We shall play many} *Mother, look at my test papers. My games. You will bo my visitors. a nathematics and reading “We like to play games. We like 9g programs. We shall go to your party.” ‘Do you know why you got high Ir 3" asked Mother. Angela's classmates said. "Yes, | do, Mother. | studied very well,” said xercke 14 — 1, What is a good title for the story? A. ABig Flower Garden was the story about? B. Games and Programs ‘A. How to study C. Party in the New House B. Mother and son 2. Which sentence is true? C. Joselito's test scores A. Her classmates will not be coming, What is true about Joselito? B. Herclassmates like playing games. A. He studied very well C. Angela's classmates do not like ee oe programs Ee ee oe, poe ce think was Mother doi in 3. Which is true about the house? Ene kitchen? a) A. It is big and beautiful. A. Cooking dinner B. Its vegetable garden is big. B. Watching television C. It is small but beautiful C. Cleaning the garden painted invited visitors 98 — Exercise 15 ——— Exercise 16 —— Jose was playing with Luz, his little sister Rosa's flower garcien was full of flowers. Luz an atter Jose from room to room of “Look at he sampaguita, Mother" Rosa their house. She could not catch Jose. Jose pointing to whe pretty white flowers. ran very fast. Soon they were tired. “How pretty they are! Sampaguita “lam very tited now,” Luz said. 4s smell sweet, Sarnpaguita Is our ~Drink your milk before you go to bed," nal flower,” Mother said. Jose said. "| am also tired. I want to go to: 1 like sampaguita flowers. They are beck 16. ‘and pretty,” Rosa said . Attor Luz had. drunk her milk, Jose put Bere sornpocitio Rowers: lor MOR St her to sleep, Jose"GEO Went to sleep. ——— 1, What is the story about? tite would be good K story? A. Dtinking rik aS . Flowers C. The Sampaguita Flower B. Going to bed , Rosa's Garden C. A brother and his sister his true about the sampaguita? 2. Which sentence tells about Jose? Itis red and pretty. A, Jose loves his sister. It is our national flower. B. Jose spoils his sister. . itis pretty but does not smell sweet. C. Jose was impatient with his sister. his true about Rosa? 3. Who got tired running? . She likes all flowers. A. Luzonly — C. Luz and Jose She likes sarnpaguita flowers. B. Jose only . She likes onty sweet smeliing flowers. full — Exercise 17 —— Lety was crying. She could not sleep. She went into her Mother's room. “Help me, please, Mother,” Lety said. Mother saw Lety’s face. One part is swollen and red. It was very warm, too. “Open your mouth,” Mother said. “You! have been eating alot of candy again. | have told you that candy Is bad for the: teeth.” 1, Why was Lety crying? A. She was afraid. 8, She was hungry. C. She was feeling sick 2. Which of these sentences is tue? A. Lety was veTy SeSpy. B. Lety had a toothache. C. Lety had a very nice sleep. 3. Which is conect? A. Candy Is the best food. B. Candy is good for the teeth. C. Candy is not good for the teeth. Exercise 1S —— Bog! Bog! Bog! Mother stopped ting breakfast. She ran to see what Moise was about, She saw Ligaya at foot of the stairs. Her school things were around her. Ligaya was crying. She was hiding head Mother ran to help Ligaya. She said, iNct go to school today.” ich is true about Ligaya? . She was sleeping. , She just came from schoo! . She was about to go to school part of the day was it? . Night |. Moming Aftemoon A. She was sick. B. She was hungry. C. She fell down the stairs. scattered Exercise 19 “Father is sleeping. Let us keep quiet.” Narrdo told Ben. So Ben stopped playing with his ball, He got @ book to read. Nardo went outside fo play with the batt Not long Genrer called them to eat, “Do not wake Father up. He needs rest,” Mother said, After eating, the boys washed the dishes, eel 1. What is true about the children? A. They love to play: B. They are big and strong. C. They are careful and considerate, 2. Which sentence is true? A. The boys were tired. B, The boys were afraid of Father. C. The boys wanted Father to rest, 3, What Is true about Ben? A, He is sick. B, He likes to read books. C. He is older than Nardo. rest wake 104 Exercise 20 twas Monday moming. Acar stopped of the school. The people on the stopped, too. A man took off his hat. The children sang Lupang Hinirang. A scout raised the flag. Then the car started to move. The started to walk. The children went rooms. was the story about? Flag cerernony Lupang Hinirang . Monday moming did the people stop walking? The red light was on. The children were singing . The flag was being raised. lesson does the story teach? Respect for the flag Respect for teachers . Respect for the school OP SFOS SPIOPY mm Exercise 21 “Are all flowers red, Miss Medina?” asked Raquel. “No. There are yellow, pink, orange, and white flowers. There are blue and vi flowers, 100,” Miss Medina said. “Do all flowers smell sweet?” Arac: asked. What is true about the flowers? A. They are all red. B. They all smell sweet. C. They are all beautiful h is true about the roses? A, They are all red. B. They smell sweet. C. They are ail white. lo, not all flowers smell sweet. smell sweet like the rose and thi sampaguita., Some do not, like th gumamela,” Miss Medina said. “Ilike flowers,” Elsie said. “| do, too.” Miss Medina said 1. What was the story about? A. Roses B. Flowers. Cc. Gumamelas 106 107 ee Exercise 22 Cynthia ran to meet her father. h is true about Aling Rosenda? Father was in white, He was holding a black A. She is sick. bag. He looked sad. B. She is well “| went to see Aling Rosenda. she Is C. She Is nappy. very sick.” Father said. “Do you think she will get well, Father?” Cynthia asked “I do not know. | hope the medicine | gave her will make her welll,” Father said, That night Cynthia prayed, “Oh, God, please make Aling Rosenda well.” h sentence is true? A. Cynthia wanted Aling Rosenda to get well. B, Aling Rosenda was not taking her medicine. C. Cynthia's father could not help Aling Rosenda. 1, Why did Cynthia's father look sad? A. He felt tired and hungry. B. He felt pity for Aling Rosenda. C. He was worried about Aling Rosenda. 108 409 — Exercise 23 Ana went to visit her Grandfather in city. When she was about to go home; Grandfather asked, "What do you want, dress of a pair of shoes?” Ana said, "| want a dress, Grandfatner, want a pretty white dress.” So, Grandfather bought.a pretty white ‘Ana wore her pretty white dress she went home. “Do you like my dress, Mother” asked her mother when she anived hor “tt is pretty. | like it on you.” Mother 1. Which of these titles fits the story? A. Ana's Grandfather B. Anais Visit to the City C. Anq’s Pretty White Dress 2. What did Ana want to have? A. Ablue dress C. A pair of shoes B. Awhite dress 3. What made Ana happy? ‘A, The pretty red dress B. The pretty blue dress C. The pretty white dress Exercise 24 ———— “Tell wnat you do at home every and Sunday,” Miss Moreno said. you help your Mother? Do you help Father?” "1 go to the market with my Me Mother. t the basket for her,” Dor “1 go to the market with my 7 Father: 1 him sell rice,” Ernesto said. “I clean the house,” Marita said. *I clean the house and take care of said. was the story about? Where children go What children like to eat . What children do at home is true about Susana and Marita? They go to the market with their Mother. nis true about the children? They are playful They are helpful. . They go to church. ms Exercise 25 —_7 Aling Juling received a letter. After reading it, she called Felipa. She said, “Clean the house well, Prepare a bed. Put clean blankets and pillows on it. Your Lolo and Lola ‘are coming.” Then Aling Juling went to market. She bought plenty of fruits, fish and meat. She was. very happy as she cooked, “IM sure Lolo and Lola will ike it here, Fellpa said as she helped her Mother. “They will be here anytime now,” What made Aling Jung happy? A. The clean house B. The fish and meat C. The coming of Lolo and Lola Lolo and Lola sleep at Aling Juling’s 7 said, 1 ‘What is the story about? A. Cooking fish B, Preparing for visitors C. Going to the market 112 nes Exercise 26 “This is Carlito's picture when he w five years old, He was a very healthy littl boy.” Aling Rosa said, stew th picture to Mrs, Reyes. “When Carlito was in my Grade T class, he looked like this. He was a ver good boy,” Mis. Reyes said. “He is still a Good boy.” Aling Rosa sai Now that he is in America, he sends money every_montn. He works in a hospital.” h is true about Carlito? He works in Manila. He works in America. He works In the Phillipines. OFr> does the story want to snow? .. Carlito as a good son , Aling Rosa as a fonely mother . Mrs, Reyes as a helpful teacher Who are Mrs. Reyes and Aling Rosd talking about? A. Good little boys B, Healthy little boy C. Carlito as a boy and now 114 415 ——e Exercise 277 ——— Nora had just put her baby sister to sleep. She had boiled some water. She nad cleaned the house. How happy she was when she saw her Mother coming! Mother put her basket down. There were eggs, bananas, a botle of fish sauce, and meat in the basket. “Iwas able to sell alll the rice cakes,” Mother said. “| bought a nice bag for you: Here it is. You have been a good Gil,” Motner said. “Thank you, Mother,” Nora said. Which is true about Nora? A. She is a good pupil. B. She is a good dancer. C. She is a. good daughter. What does Mother do to eam money? A. She sells in school B, She selis in a big store. C. She sels in the market, —— 1, What would be a good title for the story? a. A Balti! Girl b. Selling Rice Cakes c. A Bottle of Fish Sauce ——, 116 417 es Exercise 28 Some girls were in front of the sc! They were very happy. They were in Scout uniform, Each gill had a bag. A was waiting for them. “My Mother put adobo in my Lucy said. “| have fried chicken,” Helen said. “Ihave eggs and tomatoes for lunc! Zeny said. “Is everybody here now? Let us get the bus.” Miss Dizon said. “The picnic pI is far from here.” “Yes, Ma’am,” the girls said happily, would be a good title for the story? Kinds of Food Going to School . Going to a Picnic oe> Was @ DUS waiting for tne girts? .. To take them to school To take them to the church . To take them to the picnic place 1. What was tue about the gitts? A. They were all prepared. B. They were in SChOo! uniform C. They were in Girl Scout uniform, 118 119 ens Exercise 29 Exercise 30 — Mrs, Abraham and Miss Carlos wet The Razon family has three children. Grade Five teachers. One day, they were tolkir are Gina, Bella and Bess. They are about Norma when the principal came, children. One Saturday attemoon, their mother Visitor. Gina got all her toys and near her Mother. She made a lot of . Bess fumed on the radio very loudly. danced and danced. Bella went to among the girls did what was right? A. Bess B. Gina C. Bella lesson should the two girls learn? .. How to dance well How to play carefully . How to behave when there are visitors: his true about Bella? . She dances well She is a noisy git A. Brave B. Healthy C. Wonderf . She is a. good girl quiet 124 —_— Exercise 31 h group of words makes you think Doray ts a vendor? Has basket of vegetables Goes from one street to another . Calls out “Vegetables, fish and meat!” Aling Doray calls out, “Vegetables. fi and meat! Meat, vegetables and fish!” On her head is a big basket o| vegetables and meat. On her right hand a smaller basket of fish. On the streets she calls out loud ar clear, "Vegetables, fish and meat!” SI wants people to hear her. If they hear they will buy. Aling Doray goes from one street the other, If someone calls her, she to sell Oe> h is true? She sells in the school. She sells in the market. . She sels from house to house. o> 1. What do you call Aling Doray? A. Avender B. A teacher C. A dressmaker 122 123 es Exercise 32 Father came home with a pink box. was a pretty box. He placed the box the table. “This is for Mother,” Father said. “It her birthday today.” “How old is Mother today?” Perit asked. “We will ask her when you give box." Father said Mother was very happy when Perl gave her the box. Father and Perlita kiss her. Mother smiled and said, “Thank you f the gift” Which is tue? A. The box was for Perlita, B. The box was for Father. C. The box was for Mother. h is true about Father? A. He is thoughtful. B, He likes to buy gifts. IC. He has plenty of money. 1. What is the story about? A. Petlita and Father B. Mother's birthday party C. A birthday gift for Mother 124 125 —s Exercise 33 — Miss Luna was giving her pupils a test’ when she was called by the principal. “Work on the test even when lam out,” Miss Luna sald to her pupils. As soon as Miss Luna was out, the children began to copy from their notebooks. But Carlito did not copy from his notebook. “Why are you not copying from your notebook, Carlito?” Benito asked. “You had better copy like all of us,” Perlita added “No, | will not copy even if I get zero." Catlito said. Which is true about Perlita? A. She did nat copy. B. She told Carlito not to copy. C. She copied from ner notebook. Which is true about Carlito? A. He asked Petlita to help him. B. He copied from nis notebook. C. He did not copy from his notebook. 1. What kind of a boy Is Carlito? A. Kind B. Brave C. Honest 126 an ees Exercise 34 —— The schoo! bell rang, The teacher said, “Chiidren, put out your, and: Tell us what you 3 remember while: “Chew the food slowly and well” Niko sci. “Chew with mouth closed,” Leticia said. The children took out their placemats and glasses quietty, Two girls came in with one tray each. On the trays were cups of juice, sandwiches, biscuits and bananas. + Whats the story about? A. Eating breakfast B. Biscuits and bananas C. Recess time in school 2. Which is true about the children? A. They are eating while reciting. B. They did not have placemats. C. They had placemats and glasses, 3. Which tells about Nilo and Leticia? A. They sold juice. B. They had no placernats. C. They knew how to eat properly, placemats juice 128 Exercise 355 — tt was already late in the aftemoon Mang Ambo and Norberto came ». They were both wet. Norberto was a fish net. Ambo has a basket Of fish. He showed it to Aling Maria. Aling Maria counted the fish. How she was as she went to the market! *Now, | can buy milk and sugar. |can kilos of rice, too,” Aling Maria said to does Mang Ambo eam for the farnily? A. Heteacnes. C. He catches fish. B. He sells in the market. What . A fishing net . A fisherman's farnity . A basket full of fish fishing net 129 es Exercise 36 —— ich sentence is comect? A. The children were sent home. B. The children stayed in school, C. The children waited for the stom. “We will stop outsecitation now, children. You are going home TIght away,” Mr. Cruz said. “Why are we gaing home so early?” Pacito asked. “There will be a storm. You go home as fast as you can so that you will not get wet.” “What is a storm, Sir?” Josefina asked, “itis a strongrain. Strong winds go with: the rains,” Mr, Cruz said. Soon the bell rang. The children went home as fast as they could is true about a storm? A. It brings cool breeze. B. Itsometimes has no rain. C. Ithas strong winds and rains. 1, Whats the story about? A. The coming of rain B, The coming of a storm C. The coming of stong winds 130 134 — Exercise 37 —— “You are very warm, Lolita. I think you: are sick. Let me take you to the school, clinic.” Nita said after feeling Lolita’s forehead. The two girls went to the clinic. Miss Robles, the school nurse, asked, "How do. you feel, Lolita?" “1am feeling cold, My head aches, Lolita said. “think you have fever, that is why ys are feeling cold and your head aches,” Mi Rabies said. “Take thig medicine. Lolita took the medicir Miss Robles. Then How did Nita know that Lolita was sick? A. Lolita was sad. B. Lolita was crying. C. Lolita’s forehead was hot. Which is the best title for the story? A. Giving Medicine B. Going fo the Clinic C. Helping a Sick Friend 1, Ho’ A. She gave her medicine B, She took her to the clinic, C. She bought candy for ner. hot clinic forehead 132 as Exercise 35 ——— Honesto stopped pulling his Lola’s white hair. His Lola said, “Count alll of the hairs you pulled out. | will give you fitty centavos for every white hair you got.” Honesto counted the hair he pulled out. “Ihave pulled out five white hairs, Lola.” he said happily. *How much will | pay you then?” Lola asked. “Fifty centaygs for each white hair. | pulled ouT ive white hairs. That makes two pesos and fitty centavos,” Honesto said. "So you should pay me two pesos and fifty centavos.” Lola gave Honesto two pesos and fifty: centavos. How happy Honesto was! . What does the story tell about? ‘A. How to count money B. How to pull out white hairs C. How Honesto eamed two pesos and fifty centavos Why was Honesto happy? A. Lola gave him money. B. He pulled out Lola's hai. C. He stopped pulling out Lola's white: hair. Which sentence is comect? A. Lola's hair was all white. B. Lola's hair was all black. C. Some of Lola's hair were white. 134 135 ——ee Exercise 39 ———— The church bells were ringing. Linda and Rosie ran fo see what wasin ihe churn. There were many people. They scwrergtrGressed in along, white gown. She had a long, white vel onher head. She was very beautiful. They saw aman in barong Filipino near the gif. Then the gil and the man went inside the car. The people followed the car. “They are all going to eat breakfast in the girl's house,” Rosie said, ee is beautiful, isn’t she?” “Yes, she is,” Linda said. What was going on in the church? A. Awedding C. Acommunion B. Abaptismal 2. What made Linda and Rosie go to the church? A. The people B. The beautiful git C. The tinging of the church bolls 3, What word fells that it is moming? A. Church 8. Beautiful C. Breaktasl followed breakfast gown 136 Exercise 40 — Lino was walking to school one early 1. He saw @ smal purse on the way. He itu. He opened tandsawmoneyinside. When Lino reached the school, he ‘to the principal. He said, “This purse is mine, Sir. | saw it on my way fo school. is a hundred-peso-bill inside” The principal got the purse and said, are an honest boy, Lino. I will try to find ‘owner of this purse.” The next moming, Lino was called to Office. The principal said, “1 found the ‘of the purse. tis Miss Saivadior's purse.” What is true about Lino? A. Heiskind. C. He is honest. B. Hois brave. What happened to the purse? A. It was given fo Lino. B. The principal kept it. C. It was given back to the owner. What lesson does the story teach? A Bekind B Bo. C_ Behonest ——_—<«<= Exercise) — bercse 2 ——— SCHOOLTIME GOING TO THE ZOO One moming Mother said, “Today is *Yipeeceee!” Mameng said jumping, the last day of May. It is schooitime again Is taking us to the zoo. I will wearmy. tomorow.” ’ “But rainy days are here, Mother.” Cynthia said “What shall we Go if the rain does not stop?” “Goto school wih g raincoat” Mother said. _ 1. What may happen if the rain doesnot stop? A. The days will be hot. What kind of day was it? B. The sun will be bright. A. Bright C. The streets will be flooded B. Rainy 2. Howwilthe children be aible to goto schoo? C. Cloudy A. Ride in a tricycle What would the children see at the z00? B, Wade in the flood A. Insects C. Wear their raincoats B. Animas “I will wear my jeans. 100,” Loreto said. The sun was bright. The sky was clear blue. The wind was blowing gently. “Bring your umbrellas to shade you the sun,” Father said. 3. lodayis tne tastdayof May, what istomnonow? C. Flowers A. First day of July How did the children feel? B. First day of June A. Sod C. Happy C. First day of August B. Angry last raincoat 140 —a== Exercise 0 ————— Exercise 4 —— TO THE GARDEN WHAT TO BUY Domeng woke up late. He stayed Mrs. Pineda is in a big store to buy longinbed. for her family. She will buy something It was eight o'clock when he ate his seven-year-old Dani, ten-year-old and breakfast. After eating, he took his hat and co Connie. She wants to a bolo and went to the garden. There are so many things + Fis Father was in the garden. 100 stor0. Thore oro foe, crosses ond BO, ———— ‘are also many things to ect. 1. Why did Domeng wake up late? A. He was sick. do you think does Mrs. Pineda want B. tt was Monday. buy things for ner chilaren? C. It was Saturday. A. She wants to make them nappy. 2. What was Domeng going to do? B. She has plenty of money to spend. A. Play in the garden C. She is preparing for their birthdays. B. Work in the garden did she go to a big store? C. Pick fruits in the garden A. Goods there are cheap. 3. How did Father fee! about Domeng? B. There are not so many people there C. There are many things to buy there. kind of store do you think did Mrs. go to? Abigmarket C. Asari-sari store Adepartment store ws Exercise 5 PLANTS BREATHE TOO SOMETHING FOR CIELO “Mother, my teacher said that plants Miss de Lex Eng aletie: also breathe like us,” said Pepito. “. it, she said, “CHEE Cc fer “Yes, all plants need to breathe. They sd . neh ren, Cielo is have tiny Noles called stomata on tneit today. She is in the hospital. She will leaves. These stomata ofSerrand close to Hn the hospital for a few Gays. !am sure fake in a kind of gas from the air just like us. would like to do something for Cielo.” and they give off oxygen which we need.” Exercise 6 — do you think wrote the letter to Miss Leon? . What is the selection about? A. Cielo C. Miss de Leon's mother A. Plants C. Pepito and Mother Cielo’s mother B. Oxygen will Cielo’s classmates do? 2. What does the story say about plants? . They will visit Cielo. B. Plants need oxygen. They will buy Cielo a bail to play wih, C. Plants have stomata. did the story ena? 3. Why do you think do plants need to . Cielo never went back to school. breathe? A So a . Cielo stayed in the hospital for one. B. So that the stomata will open C. BOGGLES they are lis poopie. Biot went backio school aftera breathe = stomata. gas B. A. A. Plants breathe too. B. They will wait for Cielo in school. — A B. 0 144, —— Exercise 7 —— LETTER TO FATHER “1 will write Fatner o letter before ne comes home.” Flor said. Flor’s Father is in America. He is a doctor, He Is coming home soon. He hag been away for two years. Flor is very Nappy, 1. What would Flortell her Father in her A. “Why are you coming home” B. “Please do not come home yet.” C. “tm happy you are coming home: soon.” 2. Which of these would Flor ask her Father to bring home? A. Abig bicycle B. A toothbrush C. A walking doll 3. What would Father likely say to Flor when) he sees her? A. “How big you are now!" B. “You are as small as before.” C. “You did not grow any bigger.” Exercise § ———— RAINY DAYS “It is raining very hard, Mother,” Father |. “Will the Children go to school?” Just then Cora came out of her room. was holding her little radio. She looked happy. She laughed and she jumped she heard the announcement. Why was Cora holding her little radio? A. Tofindoutwhowonin the sweepstakes B. Tofind out if there would be classes C. To find out wno had birthdays on that day Why did Cora jump when she heard the. announcement? It was raining hard. It was her friends birthday, . The radio said there were no classes. ‘do you think did Cora de that day? .. She went to school . She played in the rain. . She played with her doll at home. —ee Exercise 9 —— Exercise 10 — GIFTS FOR LINA THE TEST PAPER Father. Mather, Marita and Carmen were Nilo was not happy when he came around Lina, Lina was opening some gifts. € from school one day. “This box is from your Uncle Berto,” ‘Why are you sad, Nilo? Are you sick?” Father said. jo ceed. i — “and this is from me,” Marita said. ‘No, lam not sick, Mother.” said Nilo. Nilo gave his test papers to: his Mother. “This big box is from alll of us,” Mother said. Ookad at Ihe test DOSE. ION SAS Lina opened the big box. She jumped cat Nilo. with joy when she saw what wass inside. “I lke “Next time study hardier. lam sure you do better,” Mather said. this! wil wear ito church tomorrow,” she said, S wll study: Mother,” Nilo said. What did Mother see in the test papers? ‘A. Nothing be B Low C. High gl What lesson did Nilo lear after the test? ——_—_—— 1. Why did Lina have many gifts? A. It was her birthday. B._ Iwas Marita’s birthday. C. Itwas Father's birthday. 2. What was in the big box? A. Aball — C. Awalking doll B. Adress . 3. How did Lina feel that day? Se YOU NI CS NO Get 10S) ‘A. She was sad. 8. She was anary. C. She was happy. ‘wear gifts —<<

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