3rd Periodic Test

ENGLISH 5

Name: ___________________________________________ Grade: _________

School: _______________________________________________________ Score: __________

Direction: Read carefully the sentence. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

(Unistructural)

1. Which of the following is a fact?

A. The sky is blue C. Chocolate is the tastiest flavor
B. Cats are the best pets D. The Earth is flat
2. Which of the following is an opinion?
A. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
B. Reading is a relaxing hobby.
C. The Sun is a star.
D. The capital of France is Paris.
3. Which of the following statement is a fact?
A. The most beautiful city in the world is Paris.
B. The population of the Earth is over 8 billion people
C. The best way to learn is by listening to music
D. The most beautiful thing in life is happiness

“Maria says “I’m so excited to share this incredible opportunity with you all! It’s a
chance to make a real difference in the world, and I know you’re all capable of
amazing things.”

4. What is the speaker’s tone?

A. Excited B. Serious C. Neutral D. Humorous
5. What is the mode of the speaker?
A. Persuasive B. Descriptive C. Informative
D. Narrative
6. What is the purpose of the speaker?
A. To convince B. To motivate C. To explain D. To
entertain
7. Which point of view uses pronouns like “I”, “me”, and “my”?
A. Second Person C. First Person
B. Third Person D. Third Person Limited
8. A story told from the perspective of a character, but whose experiences are
central to the plot uses which point of view?
A. First Person C. Third Person Omniscient
B. Second Person D. Third Person Limited
9. “Dogs are the best pets.” Which of the following would be the BEST evidence
to support this claim?
A. A picture of a cute dog
B. A personal anecdote about liking dogs
C. Statistics showing dogs are the most commonly owned pets.
D. An opinion piece praising dogs.
 10.An essay argues that climate change is a serious threat. Which type of
evidence would MOST be persuasive and credible?
A. A personal story about experiencing extreme weather.
B. A quote from a celebrity about environmental concerns.
C. Data from scientific studies showing rising global temperatures and
melting ice caps.
D. A blog post expressing worries about the environment.

(Multi -Structural)

11.The doctor said my hypertension is getting worse, so I need to eat less salt
and exercise more. Which word is a synonym for hypertension?
A. Low blood pressure C. Fast heart beat
B. High blood pressure D. Slow heart beat
12.The old, decrepit bridge was finally torn down and replaced with a new,
modern one. Which word is an antonym for decrepit?
A. Strong B. weak C. ugly D. Beautiful
13.The omnivorous bear ate berries, fish and even a small deer. Which word
best describes what an omnivorous animal eats?
A. Only plants C. Both plants and animals
B. Only meat D. Only insects
14.The scientist observed the microscopic organisms in the pond water. Which
word means the opposite of microscopic?
A. Tiny B. Large C. Colorful D.
Fast
15.The photosynthesis process in plants uses sunlight to convert carbon
dioxide and water into food. Which word best describes the process of
making food in plants?
A. Breathing B. Growing C. Reproducing D. Making energy
16.The biodegradable plastic bag will decompose naturally over time, unlike
the regular plastic bag which can pollute the environment. Which word best
describes the process of decomposing naturally?
A. Melting B. Breaking down C. Burning D. Growing
17.The perimeter of a rectangle is the total distance around its outside. Which
word is a synonym for perimeter?
A. Area B. Circumference C. Volume D. Length
18.A quadrilateral is a four-sided shape. Which word is an antonym for
quadrilateral?
A. Triangle B. Pentagon C. Hexagon D. Octagon
19.The diameter of a circle is the distance across the circle through its center.
Which word part helps you understand the meaning of diameter?
A. “quad” B. “tri” C. “bi” D.
“poly”
20. The equation 2+3=5, shows that two numbers added together equal a third
number. Which word best describes what an equation does?
A. Solves a problem C. shows relationship
B. Measures shapes D. calculate an average
(Relational)

“Imagine a world where every child has access to clean water, nutritious food, and a
safe place to learn. This is the future we can create together. By supporting our
organizations, you can help make a difference in the lives of children around the
world”.

21.What is the main purpose of the excerpt?

A. To inform readers about challenges faced by children in need.
B. To entertain readers with a story about children’s lives.
C. To persuade readers to donate to a charitable organization.
D. To described the benefits of clean water and education.

“Many people are struggling to afford groceries due to rising food prices. One
solution is to support local farmers markets, where price is often lower and the
product is fresher.”

22.What is the problem being addressed in the excerpt?

A. The lack of access to fresh product.
B. The high cost of groceries.
C. The decline of local farmers’ market.
D. The need for more affordable housing

“The school library is in need of new books. To address the issue, we are organizing
a book drive where students can donate gently used books. All donated books will
added to the library collection”.

23.What is the solution proposed in the excerpt?

A. Asking students to donate money to buy new books.
B. Holding a fundraiser to purchase new books.
C. Organizing a book drive to collect donated books.
D. Hiring a new librarian to manage the library.

“When a plant doesn’t receive enough water, it leaves begin to wilt. This happen
because the lack of water causes the plant cells to lose their firmness making the
leaves drop.”

24.What is the effect described in this excerpt?

A. The plant doesn’t receive enough water

B. The plant cells lose their firmness
C. The leaves begin to wilt
D. The plant grows taller

“The invention of the printing press in the 15 th century led to a significant increase
in literacy rates across Europe. This was because the printing press allowed for the
mass production of books, making them more affordable and accessible to the
general population.”

25.What is the cause described in this excerpt?

A. The invention of the printing press
B. The increase in literacy rates
C. The mass production of books
D. The affordability of books

(Extended Abstract)

26.The playful kitten jumped ____ the table ____the sleeping dog.
A. On, near B. over, onto C. under, beside D. from, toward
27.The treasure chest was hidden ____ a large oak tree _____ the old, overgrown
garden.
A. Behind, in C. besides, through
B. Inside, among D. above, beyond
28.Which sentence is the best way to ask your teacher for permission to use the
restroom?
A. Restroom!
B. Can I go to the restroom, please?
C. I need to go to the bathroom.
D. Bathroom!
29.Which sentence is the BEST way to ask your friend to help you with your
homework?
A. Help me!
B. Do my homework.
C. Would you mind helping me with my homework, please?
D. Homework!
30. Which sentence BEST express your excitement about going to the
amusement park?
A. Amusement Park.
B. I’m going to the amusement park!
C. The amusement park is okay.
D. I think I might like the amusement park.

Prepared by:

Melba B. Florida T-3, Tag-ulo ES

Liza P. Yap T-3, Kauswagan IS
 3rd Periodic Test in English 5
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

Skills /Topics No. of Percen Item

Items tage Placement
Listening
 Distinguish fact from opinion 3 1-3
 Infer the speaker’s tone, mode and purpose 3 4-6
 Identify point-of-view 3 7-9
 Provide evidence to support understanding 1 10
Vocabulary
 Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words 11-13
(Compound, affixed) based on given context 3
clues (synonyms, antonyms word parts) and
other strategies (HEALTH)
 Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words
(Compound, affixed) based on given context 3 14-16
clues (synonyms, antonyms word parts) and
other strategies (SCIENCE)
 Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words
(Compound, affixed) based on given context 4 17-20
clues (synonyms, antonyms word parts) and
other strategies (MATHEMATICS)

Reading Comprehension
 Distinguish text-types according to purpose-
to persuade 1 21
 Distinguish text-type according to features
(structural and language)- Problem solution 2 22-23
 Distinguish text-type according to features
(structural and language)- cause and effect 2 24-25

Grammar
 Compose clear coherent sentences using
appropriate grammatical structures- 2 26-27
prepositions and Prepositional phrases.
 Use a particular kind of sentence for a specific 2 28-29
purpose and audience- asking permission-
making requests
 Use a particular kind of sentence for a specific 1 30
purpose and audience- expressing
opinions/emotions

TOTAL 30 100% 30
 3rd Periodic Test in English 5
KEY ANSWERS

1 A 11 B 21 C
2 B 12 A 22 B
3 B 13 C 23 C
4 A 14 B 24 C
5 C 15 D 25 A
6 B 16 B 26 B
7 C 17 B 27 A
8 D 18 A 28 B
9 C 19 C 29 C
10 C 20 C 30 B