GRADE 6 GROUP SCREENING TEST Set A
Motivation: Have you been to a falls?
Motive Question: The selection that we are going to read will introduce to
us
an exciting waterfalls that you may add to your bucket
lists.
Teacher reads the title: The title of the selection is “Discovering
Mamongbonglon Waterfalls”
Discovering Mamongbonglon Waterfalls
Mamongbonglon Waterfalls is one of the many picturesque falls of the
Municipality of Lacub and is also the most accessible one. It is located at
Dugay, Poblacion, Lacub, Abra. It is just a few minutes ride from the town
proper and 10 minutes of thrilling walk down the long concrete stairs from
the main road to where the falls is located. The name Mamongbonglon
was derived from the Binongan word bonglon which means rainbow. It
was given this name because of the formation of rainbows above the falls
when the rays of the sun hit the drizzles from the falling water off the
falls. This creates a fairy-tale-like scene that adds up to the uniqueness of
the place. Unlike other falls in the province, you can visit it any time of the
year because the water never run dry. It is a perfect place for adventure,
relaxation and connecting with nature.
No. of words: 161 (Maybelle J. De Aro)
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is being featured in the selection? (literal)
A. Mamongbonglon Falls
B. the concrete staircase
C. Dugay, Poblacion, Lacub
D. the rainbows above the falls
2. Where is the falls in the selection located? (literal)
A. at a mountain in Lacub
B. Dugay, Poblacion
C. Dugay, Poblacion, Lacub
D. Poblacion, Lacub
3. Why is it given the name Mamongbonglon? (literal)
A. because it suits the place
B. because the town folks like it
C. because of a lady named Bonglon
D. because of the formation of rainbows above the falls
4. Based on the selection, what is the meaning of the word
“picturesque”?
(inferential)
A. attractive
B. perfect
C. picture-like
D. photoshoot venue
5. Which of the following best describe the way to the falls?
(inferential)
A. accessible and exciting
B. easy and near
C. far and risky
D. safe and easy
6. How did the writer entice the reader to visit the place? (inferential)
A. by offering a discount to visitors
B. by exaggeratedly praising the falls
C. by obliging the reader to visit the place
D. by citing the unique features of the falls
7. What makes Mamongbonglon Falls different from other falls in the
province? (literal)
A. It is picturesque.
B. It does not dry up.
C. It offers thrilling adventures.
D. It is perfect for picnic activities.
8. What is the purpose of the selection? (critical)
A. to boast the place
B. to promote the falls
C. to describe the falls
D. to entertain the reader
9. Why is the author promoting the place? (critical)
A. to charm buyers
B. to make Lacub rich
C. to attract more visitors
D. to make the place well-known
10. If you were to promote a place or a product, how would you do
it? (critical)
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ABRA
GRADE 6 GROUP SCREENING TEST Key to
Correction
Discovering Mamongbonglon Falls
1. a
2. c
3. d
4. a
5. a
6. d
7. b
8. c
9. c
10. answers may vary
