Department of Education

Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of San Pablo City
Fule Almeda District
STA. VERONICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
San Pablo City

THIRD PERIODICAL TEST

ENGLISH 2
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

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1. Use clues to answer 5 4 1,3 2,4 1-4

questions, clarify
understanding and justify
predictions before, during and
after reading (titles, pictures,
etc)
2. Create or expand word 5 4 5,6 8 7 5-8
clines
3. Recognize that some words 5 4 9,11 10 9-12
may have the same ,12
(synonyms) or opposite
(antonyms) meaning

4. Recognize the difference 5 9 17,1 14,1 13 13-21

between “made-up” and “real” 8,19 5,16
in texts listened to ,20,
EN2LC-IIIf-g-3.15 21
5. Identify important details in 5 3 23,2 22 22-24
expository text listened 4
EN2LC-IIIh-3.1
6. Retell and/or reenact events 5 4 ,26, 25 25-29
from a story 27,2
EN2LC-IIIi-j-2.6 8,29
7. Talk about texts identifying 5 3 30 31,3 30-31
major points and key themes 2
8. Participate in choral 3 2 32,3 32-33
speaking and echo reading of 3
short poems, rhymes and
stories with repeated patterns
and refrains in English
EN2OL-IIIc-d-1.2

9. Listen and respond to texts 2 7 36,3 34,3 34-40

to clarify meanings heard 7,38 5
while drawing on personal ,39,
experiences 40
EN2OL-IIIe-f-1.1
Total 40 40 10 13 1 11 4 1 40
 Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of San Pablo City
Fule Almeda District
STA. VERONICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
San Pablo City

THIRD PERIODICAL TEST

ENGLISH 2
S.Y. 2024-2025 ____
40
Name: ______________________________________________________________ Score:

______________

Grade&Section: ____________________________________ Date:

_______________________________

I. Direction: Choose the correct answer. Write the letter on the space
provided for.

______1. What does the sentence suggest? “The ant was working very hard during
hot days.”
A. The ant was very industrious. C. The ant was lazy.
B. The ant was wasting her time. D. The ant wanted to play all the time.

______2. Dan gets a broom. Jane gets a dust pan. They go to their backyard. What
will happen next?
A. They will go home. C. They will clean the garden.
B. They will play hide and seek. D. They will fly kites.

______3. The people were shouting. Men and women were carrying bundles of
things. The fire truck was heard. Why?
A. There were police officers in the place.
B. There was a fire in the barangay.
C. The people heard a fire truck.
D. The people were quarrelling.

______4. Crab and lobsters have pincers. They use them to grab and pick up
things. Which picture tells the unknown word?
A. B. C. D.

______5. The biggest and most beautiful terraces are in Banaue, Ifugao. The
terraces are truly ______. Which word makes the statement correct?
A. beautiful B. marvelous C. superb D. wonderful

______6. The children are playing in the park. They are very ______. What do you
think is the correct word that completes the sentence?
A. cheerful B. glad C. happy D. joyful
______7. The doctor was _____ at Jill’s fast recovery. Which word is appropriate for
the sentence?
A. amazed B. overwhelmed C. shocked D. surprised
______8. Barangay Masaya is a clean barangay. The people do not throw their
garbage in the street. The visitors told the people “the place is ____________.”
What could be the appropriate word that best completes the statement?
A. beautiful B. good-looking C. lovely D. pretty

______9. I have a big pig. What is the synonym of the underlined word?
A. small B. fat C. large D. tiny

______10. If you are filled with joy, you are __________. Which of the following best
complete the sentence?
A. happy B. healthy C. sleepy D. lonely

______11. My friend is very thin, but his younger brother is quite ______. Based
from this statement, what is the opposite of the underlined word?
A. big B. fat C. short D. long

______12. My mother bought me a new pair of shoes. What is the antonym of the
word “new.”
A. hot B. ugly C. old D. low

______13. Which sentence shows an event that happen in real life?

A. The cat meowed loudly.
B. The hen laid golden eggs.
C. The whale took a bath in the tub.
D. The cockroach sang “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”

______14. Which among the statements is just a product of our imagination?

A. The farmer helps us in many ways.
B. The baker bakes a yummy pumpkin pie.
C. The dentist keeps your teeth healthy and strong.
D. The soft drink stared at me and then screamed, “DRINK ME!”

______15. Which of the following statements can happen in real life?

A. The kind woman fed the earthquake victims.
B. My father planted egg pie and potato chips.
C. An ant as big as cow came running after me.
D. The horse sat on the couch and watched television program.

______16. Which among the statements is impossible to happen?

A. The mango juice is cold.
B. Ana likes hot chocolate milk.
C. Precious bought some clothes at the mall.
D. The water froze and turned to diamonds.
II. Shade the appropriate box that corresponds to the given phrases.

Real Made-up
11. Dancing flower
17. Raindrops

18. Talking mirror

19. Climbing tree

20. Flying carpet

21. Dancing lady

III. Directions: Read the selection carefully then answer the questions
that follow. Write the letter of the correct answer.

The Sampaguita

The sampaguita is our national flower. It is a small, strong and woody plant.
It can’t be destroyed by strong winds and heavy rains. Its leaves are shiny, hard,
and has a short stem. It has white flowers that are small and sweet-smelling.
These tiny flowers can be made into pretty necklaces. These pretty
necklaces are called garlands. We can see people selling sampaguita garlands in
the streets or near the church.
This plant bears plenty of flowers in April, May, and June. New sampaguita plants
can be grown from small branches.

______22. What is the selection all about?

A. The flower C. The Gumamela
B. The Garlands D. The Sampaguita

______23. In what months does sampaguita have plenty of flowers?

A. April, May and June C. January, February and March
B. July, August and September D. October, November and December

______24. What type of expository text is the selection?

A. sequence C. cause and effect
B. description D. comparison and contrast

IV. Directions: Read the short paragraph and answer the following
questions for test items 25-28.

My Loving and Caring Mother

By: Agba

My mother is so loving and caring. First, she wakes up early in the morning
to prepare breakfast before we go to school. Second, she makes sure the whole
house is clean. Then, she prepares a good meal for our lunch, washes the dishes,
and does some laundry. Next, she would again cook dinner for the family. and
washes again the dishes. Finally, when all is set to sleep she would check on us to
give us a kiss. I thank God for having a mother so loving and caring.

______25. In the text, who is so loving and caring in the family?

A. baby B. father C. mother D. sister

______26. What does my mother do last?

A. Mother would prepare a good meal for lunch.
B. Mother would check on us and give us a kiss.
C. Mother would wash the dishes.
D. Mother would wake up early.

______27. Retell the story by completing the text. First, mother wakes up early to
prepare _____________.
A. breakfast B. dinner C. lunch D. snacks

______28. After preparing lunch, what else would mother do?

A. Have an afternoon nap. C. Would prepare snacks.
B. Would do some laundry. D. Would sing along.

______29. A cat can do wonderful things. It can see even in the dark. It can walk
without any noise. If it falls, its bones won’t break. What is the text all
about?
A. A cat has strong bones.
B. A cat helps us in many ways.
C. A cat has powerful eyes and strong bones.
D. A cat can do what other animals can’t do.

______30. It is good to have a dog. It loves you all the time. It is a good playmate.
It guards your house, too. What could be the possible key theme of the text?
A. A dog is a good friend. C. A dog is a good playmate.
B. A dog is a good guard. D. A dog loves you all the time.

______31. Bamboo is a tree-like plant. It is the tallest type of grass. People use it
to build a house, or to make decorations. People even cook it for food. Indeed,
bamboo is a useful plant. What is the text all about?
A. People cook it for food. C. Bamboo is a tree-like plant.
B. Bamboo is a useful plant. D. Bamboo is the tallest type of grass

______32. What is echo reading?

A. The teacher models the way of reading.
B. Reading with someone using a guide like the lines under the words.
C. You can read with friends or a specific group given by the teacher.
D. Reciting together of a poem or a piece of prose by children who
impart the meaning of the selection clearly and spontaneously.
______33. Reciting together of a poem or a piece of prose by children who impart
the meaning of the selection clearly and spontaneously. What reading strategy
is
being described in the statement?
A. Reading C. Reading speed
B. Intonation D. Choral speaking

IV. Directions: Read the selection carefully then answer the questions
that follow. Write the letter of the correct answer.

“Eat a lot of vegetables, so you will have the best body defense in order to
have strong immune system,” the mother said as the family was having their
lunch. “Mom, could you please explain, what body defense is? said, Jemae.

______34. What does it mean by body defense in the selection?

A. Body protection C. Body weakness
B. Body odor D. Body illness

______35. What polite expression did Jemae use to clarify the meaning of the
immune system?
A. Goodbye B. Welcome C. Please D. Welcome

VI. Study each pictured event. What is the major point of each picture?
Write the letter of the correct answer.

______ 36. A. Philip is cleaning the bike.

B. Philip is fixing the bike.
C. Philip is riding the bike.
D. Philip is playing the bike.

______ 37. A. The policeman arrests the criminal.

B. The policeman spies the criminal.
C. The policeman investigates the criminal.
D. The policeman hugs the criminal.

______ 38. A. They are answering their test papers.

B. They are passing their test papers.
C. They are checking their test papers.
D. They are copying their test papers

______ 39. A. Fiona is sorting the papers.

B. Fiona is tearing the papers.
C. Fiona is cutting the papers.
D. Fiona is drawing the papers.

______ 40. A. Aunt Melinda is drinking the juice.

B. Aunt Melinda is stirring the juice.
B. Aunt Melinda is squeezing the juice.
D. Aunt Melinda is eating the juice.

Department of Education
 Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of San Pablo City
Fule Almeda District
STA. VERONICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
San Pablo City

THIRD PERIODICAL TEST

ENGLISH 2
KEY TO CORRECTION

1. A 11. B 21. Real 31. D

2. C 12. C 22. D 32. A

3. B 13. A 23. A 33. B

4. A 14. D 24. B 34. A

5. B 15. A 25. C 35. C

6. A 16. D 26. B 36. B

7. A 17. Real 27. A 37. A

8. A 18. made up 28. B 38. A

9. C 19. Real 29. C 39. C

10.A 20. made up 30. A 40. A