SAN VICENTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 6

Name: _______________________________________________________________Score: ________________

Name & signature of parent/guardian:
_______________________________________________________

Read each sentence and write the letter of your answer on the space before each
number.

_______ 1. To gather information on rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans of a particular country, we
use
a. encyclopedia b. almanac c. dictionary
_______ 2. To gather information on the correct stress and syllabication of the word, we use
a. encyclopedia b. almanac c. dictionary
_______ 3. To gather information on the significant events in Philippine sports during a year, we
use
a. encyclopedia b. almanac c. dictionary
_______ 4. To gather information on the different kinds of magnet, we use
a. encyclopedia b. almanac c. dictionary
_______ 5. To gather information on the correct spelling and pronunciation of words, we use
a. encyclopedia b. almanac c. dictionary

Identify the tone, mood, and purpose of the author in the given selection. Choose
the letter of the correct answer and write it on the space before each number.

_______ 6. In our situation nowadays, it is very important to use disinfectants to clean our floors
and
walls and bacterial soap to wash our hands and body. Always practice proper health
protocol.
a. to criticize b. to entertain c. to persuade
_______ 7. From Jovic Yee’s news article on Philippine Daily Inquirer dated October 15, 2020:
According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, the DOH understood the
fatigue everyone was going through these days because of the restrictions put in a
place to control the spread of the virus.
a. to inform b. to instruct c. to entertain
_______ 8. Father just went home from work. He saw that his motorcycle was badly damaged.
His
face turned red and he shouted, “Who used my motorcycle?”
a. pity b. angry c. surprised
_______ 9. It is already 10:00 in the evening, but her daughter is not yet home. The mother
keeps on
calling her but the line is out of reach that makes her anxious.
a. joy b. fear c. excitement
_______ 10. While Ana was walking on the street, she saw a beggar asking for food. In her
hands
was a pack of bread intended for her daughter, but instead she gave it to the beggar
who
needed it the most.
a. benevolence b. pessimism c. cheerfulness
_______ 11. He has studied his plan and spent hours to finish it. He is eager to beat the
deadline.
a. playful b. determined c. romantic
_______ 12. The room is decorated with different colors of heart shapes, and petals of roses
are
scattered on the floor. It is a perfect night to celebrate my parents’ wedding
anniversary.
a. playful b. determined c. romantic
_______ 13. I wish I were a bird so that I could travel to many places. It would be easy for me to
move from one place to another by widely spreading my wings.
a. playful b. determined c. romantic
_______ 14. I woke up early to prepare myself for the first day of school. On my way to school, I
was
caught in a traffic jam for an hour. That was an unfortunate day for me!
A. frustrating b. mysterious c. suspenseful
_______ 15. I had fun baking cake with my mother by following the instructions she told me. I
could
not believe that I baked a cake!
a. Exciting b. sorrowful c. frightening
_______ 16. I had a dream; I was walking in the middle of the night when I heard a voice
screaming
at the side of the road. I went to the place. I saw no one there and I felt someone was
touching my hair.
a. romantic b. whimsical c. suspenseful
_______ 17. Boracay has pristine beaches with white sands. It is one of the perfect destinations
to
visit here in the Philippines. Come and visit!
a. to entertain c. to persuade
b. to criticize d. to inform
_______ 18. Philippines is rich in natural resources. It has wide agricultural lands, dense forests,
and
beautiful lakes and rivers.
a. to instruct c. to entertain
b. to inform d. to persuade

Determine the text structure in each sentence. Choose the best answer from the
given choices and write it on a space before each number

_______ 19. A text structure that simply describes something is a

a. description c. sequence
b. cause and effect d. comparison and contrast
_______ 20. A text structure that has two parts: the author identifies the problem and then
details
solutions to the problem.
a. cause and effect c. problem and solution
b. compare and contrast d. description
_______ 21.A text structure that covers a few purposes such as sequential instructions and
chronological events and arguments is _______
a. sequence c. description
b. problem and solution d. compare and contrast
_______ 22. I have two dogs. Both of them have the same color but of different breeds. The text
structure of these statements is ______.
a. sequence c. description
b. cause and effect d. compare and contrast
_______ 23. Jose never fails to end the school year with flying colors because of his diligence
and
dedication towards his studies. The text structure of these statements is _____.
a. cause and effect c. sequence
b. compare and contrast d. problem and solution

Identify what is asked in each item. Write the letter of your answers on the space
before each number.

_______ 24. Which of the following is NOT an online source of information?

a. Podcast c. Magazine
b. Blog d. Social Media
_______ 25. Which text structure discusses the similarities and differences of two or more
concepts,
persons, places, animals, or things? A Venn diagram is appropriate to be used for this
text structure.
a. Illustrate c. Identify
b. Compare and Contrast d. Create
_______ 26. Which is not a characteristic of broadcast media?
a. It offers live discussion and live programming.
b. It has a wider range of audience locally and even internationally.
c. It is often used for daily news reports on television and radio broadcasts.
d. It is a lightweight, portable, and disposable publication printed on paper.
_______ 27. What is common between viewing materials and printed sources of information?
a. They use dialogues and scripts for characters.
b. They use reading skills to get the message of the text.
c. They use still pictures or images to support the text.
 d. They tackle different themes and topics.
_______ 28. Which among the sources of information are not time-bound because readers may
read them back and forth for as long as they want?
a. Broadcast sources of information
b. Online sources of information
c. Printed sources of information
d. All of the above
_______ 29. Trina loves to watch the television show “Entertainment Live.” As her hobby, she
also
collects limited editions of “People Magazine.” What do you think is common between
these television show and the magazine?
a. Both are viewed on television.
b. Both are interactive to their consumers.
c. Both use still pictures and images.
d. Both feature well-known personalities.
_______ 30. To which sources of information do Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Podcast, and the like
belong?
a. Printed sources of information
b. Broadcast sources of information
c. Online sources of information
d. All of the above

_______ 31-33. Which statements below indicate similar characteristics of a television news
program
and a newspaper? Choose only three letters for your answers.
a. They appeal to the sense of sight.
b. We use viewing and listening skills to get the message.
c. They give up-to-date information.
d. They use moving pictures or images.
e. They use reading skills to get the message of the text.
f. They tell or inform viewers about recent happenings around.
g. They are time-bound.

34-39. Which statements below indicate the distinct characteristics of a movie and
a storybook? Put a check mark ( / ) in the appropriate column.

Characteristics Movie Storybook

a. It appeals only to the sense of sight.
b. We use viewing and listening skills to get its
message.
c. It uses moving pictures or images.
d. We use reading skills to get its message.
e. It requires shooting with pre-production, during
production, and post-production

Determine the text type used in each paragraph. Write the letter of your answer on
the space before each number.

_______ 39. On June 19, 1861, José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda was born in
Calamba, in the Philippines' Laguna Province. A brilliant student who became proficient
in
multiple languages, José Rizal studied medicine in Manila. In 1882, he traveled to Spain
to complete his medical degree.
a. Description c. Procedural
b. Persuasion d. Recount
_______ 40. We know that social media apps are very popular. In fact, many Filipinos have
social
media accounts. While social media facilitate the creation and sharing of information
and
ideas and bring people together, we argue that social media also bring negative effects
on
our physical, social, mental, and emotional well-being.
a. Persuasion c. Recount
b. Description d. Discussion/Argument
_______ 41. Try An-C juice, made from pure calamansi juice and honey. Enjoy the fresh and
delicious taste as you boost your immunity!
 a. Persuasion c. Recount
b. Description d. Discussion/Argument
_______ 42. I woke up at 6 o’clock in the morning. My family had breakfast. We dressed up and
attended Sunday Mass. We played in the park and ate lunch at the restaurant. Then, we
went home at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.
a. Persuasion c. Recount
b. Description d. Discussion/Argument
_______ 43. Your sister asked you to help her write an instruction for her activity guide.
a. Persuasion c. Procedural
b. Description d. Discussion/Argument

Recognize propaganda devices. Read the given propaganda and identify what
device was used. Write the letter of your answer on the space before each number.

_______ 44. “Join the Olympics 2021 in Japan. Buy 3 tickets and get 1 free. Join the thousands
of
sports enthusiasts and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience!”
a. Testimonial c. bandwagon
b. Plain Folks d. Name-Calling
_______ 45. “Fly SKYLINE. Feel at home in the skies.”
a. Testimonial c. bandwagon
b. Plain Folks d. Name-Calling
_______ 46. “TV host and actor Vic Soho says that when it comes to flying, he always chooses
SKYLINE, his favorite airline.”
a. Testimonial c. bandwagon
b. Plain Folks d. Name-Calling
_______ 47. “If you don’t fly SKYLINE, you are simply not in.”
a. Testimonial c. bandwagon
b. Plain Folks d. Name-Calling
_______ 48. “Feeling safe and comfortable is the greatest experience one should have while
flying
up in the sky. Fly high with SKYLINE and have the great feeling of comfort!”
a. Transfer c. bandwagon
b. Plain Folks d. Name-Calling
_______ 49. “SKYLINE is the best airline ever in this decade. Powered with advance technology,
it
offers exquisite comfort and satisfaction for frequent flyers.”
a. Testimonial c. bandwagon
b. Plain Folks d. Glittering Generalities
_______ 50. “Fly with SKYLINE and feel that you are in a cloud nine, skimming over a summer
meadow.”
a. Testimonial c. bandwagon
b. Plain Folks d. Glittering Generalities