Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SAN PABLO CITY
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 4

SY 2024-2025
No. of No. ITEM
Percentag
COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES Days of PLACEME
e
Spent Items NT
1. Identify visual elements using shapes such as: a.
3 7.5% 3 1,2, 2
geometric b. organic c. abstract
2. Derive meaning based on visual elements through a.
interpreting lines, shapes and colors b. identifying the
3 7.5% 3 3, 22, 39
purpose of the visual text c. interpreting images/ideas
are that are explicitly used to influence viewers
3. Recognize the use of slogans, subtitles, and headings
3 7.5% 3 4, 23, 40
in text as multimedia
4. Identify real or make-believe, fact or non-fact
2 5% 2 5, 24
images.
1. Note important details of a story/literary text (story
grammar) through; 1.1 Identifying the sequential type 6,25, 9, 27,
of plot 1.2. Identifying the author’s point of view (first 5 12.5% 5
8
person, second person, third person) 1.3. Inferring
setting, theme, and genre
. Identifying the author’s point of view (first person,
2 5% 2 7,26
second person, third person)
3. Differentiate fantasy from reality. 2 5% 2 10, 28
2. Express ideas appropriately (age-appropriate,
gender-responsive, culture-sensitive) for one’s purpose,
2 5% 2 11, 36
context, and target audience. (Using text types:
narrative).
2. Use appropriate non-verbal cues for clarity of
context, purpose, and meaning. a. using facial 3 7.5% 3 13, 12, 31
expressions b. using gestures
1. note important information through outlining (topic,
main idea, supporting details): inductive organization 2 5% 2 14, 32
(pyramid)
2. identify text types according to the author’s purpose
2 2.5% 1 15
(e.g., enumeration-description)
3. draw conclusions based on given information 2 5% 2 16, 33
5. write a friendly letter (e.g., excuse, invitation,
gratitude, etc.) for a given purpose, context, and target 2 7.5% 3 17, 29, 38
audience
Compose appropriate sentences for clarity and
coherence. 3 7.5% 3 18,30,37
▪ use tenses of verbs (simple past, present, and future)
Produce text with introduction, body, and conclusion in
conveying ideas of informational/narrative-descriptive
texts: 19, 20, 34,
4 10% 4
a. writing the introduction 35
b. writing the body
c. writing the conclusion
TOTAL 40 100% 40 40
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SAN PABLO CITY
SECOND PERIODICAL EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 4

Name: ________________________________________ Score:___________________________

Grade and Section: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________

Direction: Read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of your answer.

1. Which shape is considered geometric?

A. Heart B. Circle C. Leaf D. Wave

2. Which shape is an example of an organic form?

A. Triangle B. Square C. Cloud D. Rectangle

3. Which of the following shapes is abstract?

A. Leaf B. Circle C. Spiral D. Triangle

4. What could a thick, dark line in an image represent?

A. Sadness B. Happiness C. Strength D. Calmness

5. When looking at a red color in an image, what feeling might it suggest?

A. Calm B. Energy C. Boredom D. Peace

6. What does the term “visual text” refer to?

A. Written paragraphs C. Book covers only
B. Photographs and illustrations D. Audio files

7. What purpose might an advertisement have?

A. To entertain B. To persuade C. To describe D. To instruct

8. Which image might a company use to promote health?

A. Leaf or plant icon B. Flames C. Thunderbolt D. Clock

9. What is the purpose of a heading in an article?

A. To ask questions C. To summarize the topic
B. To give extra detail D. To entertain readers

10. Which is a slogan?

A. “The best coffee in town!” C. “Coffee comes from beans.”
B. “This coffee is hot.” D. “How to brew coffee.”

11. What is a real image?

A. Cartoon drawing of a dog C. Painting of a dragon
B. Photograph of a city D. Sketch of a mermaid

12. Which image is make-believe?

A. A tiger in a zoo C. A tree in a forest
B. A flying superhero D. A car on a road

13. What detail is found in the beginning of a story?

A. Problem resolution C. Main conflict
B. Characters and setting D. Climax

14. Which plot type follows a journey?

A. Quest
B. Comedy
C. Tragedy
D. Suspense

15. In what point of view does the narrator use “I” or “me”?
A. Third person
B. Second person
C. First person
D. Author’s view

16. Who is the “main character” in a story?

A. The villain
B. The author
C. The protagonist
D. The minor character

17. How can we infer the setting of a story?

A. By looking at the plot
B. By observing the characters
C. By reading about the time and place
D. By the author’s name

18. What is the theme of a story?

A. The time it was written
B. The location of events
C. The lesson or main idea
D. The character’s name

19. What makes a story part of the fantasy genre?

A. Realistic events
B. Factual information
C. Magical elements
D. True story basis

20. Which story is likely fiction?

A. Biography of a scientist
B. Instructions for a recipe
C. Myth about dragons
D. Weather forecast

21. How does a person usually show they’re listening?

A. Looking away
B. Nodding and focusing
C. Tapping fingers
D. Changing the subject

22. What’s a non-verbal cue for showing agreement?

A. Crossing arms
B. Nodding
C. Looking down
D. Frowning

23. How does a smile help in communication?

A. It shows confusion
B. It expresses happiness or friendliness
C. It shows anger
D. It expresses boredom

24. What does a wave of the hand usually mean?

A. Disagreement
B. Greeting or goodbye
C. Questioning
D. Expressing anger

25. How do you organize information from general to specific?

A. Using a list
B. Drawing a pyramid outline
C. Writing in reverse order
D. Making a table

26. What is the main idea of a paragraph?

A. The smallest detail
B. The title of the text
C. The most important thought
D. The last sentence

27. Which type of text describes items or events in order?

A. Poem
B. Recipe
C. Fantasy story
D. Opinion article

28. What does “drawing a conclusion” mean?

A. Creating a summary
B. Making an assumption based on details
C. Asking questions
D. Writing a summary

29. Why might someone write a friendly letter?

A. To argue a point
B. To say thank you or express good wishes
C. To tell a secret
D. To write instructions

30. Which greeting is best for a friendly letter?

A. “Dear…”
B. “Hey!”
C. “To whom it may concern”
D. “Goodbye”

31. How do you end a letter?

A. With “Best regards”
B. With “See you tomorrow”
C. With a greeting
D. With a title

32. Which sentence is in the past tense?

A. “She is running.”
B. “She ran.”
C. “She will run.”
D. “She runs.”

33. “They will study for the test.” What tense is this?
A. Past
B. Present
C. Future
D. Continuous

34. What part of a story introduces the topic?

A. Conclusion
B. Introduction
C. Body
D. Title
35. Which part of a story explains the events?
A. Introduction
B. Body
C. Ending
D. Summary

36. How can you show respect in conversation?

A. Interrupting the other person
B. Listening carefully
C. Looking at your phone
D. Talking loudly

37. What tense is used for something happening now?

A. Past
B. Present
C. Future
D. Past perfect

38. Which phrase uses future tense?

A. “They are eating.”
B. “They ate.”
C. “They will eat.”
D. “They have eaten.”

39. What do you call a story about a magical world?

A. Mystery
B. Fantasy
C. History
D. Science fiction

40. How can a story's theme help readers?

A. By confusing them
B. By teaching a lesson
C. By showing the ending
D. By introducing the setting

ANSWER KEY:

1. B
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. A
15. C
16. C
17. C
18. C
19. C
20. C
21. B
22. B
23. B
24. B
25. B
26. C
27. B
28. B
29. B
30. A
31. A
32. B
33. C
34. B
35. B
36. B
37. B
38. C
39. B
40. B