DIAGNOSTIC TEST

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 1. Coronavirus is contagious and
can be spread easily. The statement
is a/an __________.
A. Fact
B. Fantasy
C. Imagination
D. opinion
2. The following statements describe real events
EXCEPT for one.

A. Bryan saw a genie yesterday and granted his three

wishes.
B. Gio and Lyra spent quality time with their parents at
the beach.
C. Many visitors at the fiesta enjoyed the dishes and
delicacies.
D. Sheila washes her hands with soap and clean water
3. Which of the following tells a make-believe event?
A. Leon takes vitamins every day to make his body
stronger and healthier.
B. Most parents chose remote learning to keep their
children safe from
COVID-19.
C. Social media has now become a place of
acquaintance and friendship.
D. The medical front liners ride on a flying carpet
when they go to work.
4. The statement, “I’m so hungry, I could
eat a horse”, is an example of what
figure of speech?

A.Hyperbole
B. Irony
C. Metaphor
D. Simile
5. Which of the following is an example
of an ironic statement?

A. I have a million things to do today.

B. The car went faster than the speed of
light.
C. The fire station is on fire.
D. This basketball game is taking forever.
6. Sandy did her performance task in
English easily. It was just a piece of cake
for her. What is the meaning of the
underlined words?
A.Easy
B. Difficult
C. rough relaxing
D. painful
7. Tope was not able to attend his online
classes yesterday because he was feeling a bit
under the weather. The meaning of the
underlined idiom is __________________.
A. below the weather
B. not feeling well
C. slept late yesterday
D. very exhausted
8. It’s raining cats and dogs today.
Unfortunately, most of the employees forgot to
bring their umbrellas and raincoats. What is
the meaning of the underlined words?

A. Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.

B. Employees are playing in the rain.
C. It’s raining heavily and unusually.
D. Someone is giving cats and dogs.
9. Which of the following describes the characteristics
of a film?
I. It can be shown at the cinema or on television.
II. It consists of moving pictures that have been
recorded.
III. Its process is both an art and an industry.
IV. It tells a story and shows a real situation

A. I, II and III C. II, III and IV

B. I. II and IV D. I, II, III and IV
For items 10-12, read the selection below and answer the follow-up
questions.
Tandang Sora is known as the “Mother of the Revolution”. Her
real name was Melchora Aquino. Tandang Sora was quite old when the
revolution broke out in 1896. How sad she was when she saw how poor
the people were. She promised herself to help the poor folks. Whenever
a Katipunero was wounded, she nursed him in her little hut in the hills of
Banilad. She also supplied the Katipuneros with food. She solicited
medicine and supplies and secretly gave them to the Katipuneros.
When the Spaniards learned of this, Tandang Sora was arrested and
exiled to Marianas. She was released after several years. She returned to
the Philippines. She died poor but well-loved and remembered for her
services to her country and people.
10. Tandang Sora is also known
as the _______.
A. Joan of Arc of Visayas
B. Lakambini of Katipunan
C. Mother of Biak-na-Bato
D. Mother of the Revolut
11. The following state the contribution of Melchora
Aquino in the Philippine Revolution EXCEPT one.
A. She became the nurse of the sick and wounded
Katipuneros.
B. She led the revolutionary movement in Banilad and
Marianas.
C. She provided food, shelter, and medical care to the
Katipuneros.
D. She served as one of the spies of the Katipuneros to
the Spaniards
12. Do you agree that Melchora Aquino is worth
emulating?
A. No, because she did not fight the Spaniards using
deadly weapons.
B. No, because she was already old when she helped the
Katipuneros.
C. Yes, because her heroic acts contributed to the
Philippines’ freedom.
D. Yes, because she returned to the Philippines after
being exiled.
13. Last week, our teacher
_________________ us a challenging
task. What is the missing word to
complete the sentence?
A. Gave
B. Give
C. Gives
D. will give
14. Krista and her family (leave)
____________ for Tagaytay tomorrow.
What should be the form of the enclosed
verb to fill in the blank?
A. Leave
B. Leaves
C. Left
D. will leave
15. “The viral picture on the social media
reminded me of my younger years when I
helped my mother in selling kakanin during
weekends.” This sentence is an example of
_______________ connection.
A. text-to-text
B. text-to-self
C. text-to-universe
D. text-to-world
16. Which of the following shows text-to-text
connection?
A. This article that our teacher required us to read is
actually the same as the lesson we discussed in Araling
Panlipunan.
B. What I just heard in the news makes me wonder if
there is still no approved vaccine until now.
C. The story Dream Vacation reminded me of our family
vacation in the province last summer
D. The movie On The Job by Erik Matti is almost the
same as what is happening in our society today.
17. Which pair of words is similar in
terms of use?

A. magazine and dictionary

B. talk show and teleserye
C. Google and Wikipedia
D. journal and thesaurus
18. Which of the following statements on gathering
relevant information from various sources is NOT true?
A. There is a huge amount of information available
online.
B. You can only access information inside the library.
C. It is easier to retrieve information from internet
sources rather than print sources.
D. Documents like books, and journals articles can be
held electronically where numerous people can read
them at the same time.
19. A site where anyone can share his/her
talent in dancing and singing is
______________.
A. Wikipedia
B. Google
C. Facebook
D. You Tube
20. It is a propaganda technique where
misleading or unproven statistics is used
to convince the audience to believe a fact.
A. Testimonial
B. plain folks
C. card stacking
D. bandwagon
21. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a
printed material?
A. This kind of material has a cover, title page, body, end
page, etc.
B. This is a material that has moving pictures or images
accompanied by sound effects.
C. This is a material that has no time restrictions.
Readers may read them anytime at their convenience.
D. This is a material that makes use of still pictures or
images to support the text and it doesn’t have sound
effects.
22. RIVA learned to be kind to others after
watching the educational show. She is now
sharing her baon with her classmates. What
characteristic of viewed information is shown?
A. It is time-bound.
B. It has a time duration.
C. It gives golden lessons
D. It does not have time limits.
23. Which scenario does NOT imply a secondary source?
A. A video from a soldier documenting his life during the
Mindanao siege.
B. The producer of the movie heard from some reporters
relevant & good reviews about the film.
C. Lina told Lily about the diary of her sister which was
found after her death.
D. My sister and I found an old framed wedding
photograph in our storeroom. Mom said it was a gift
from Dad.
24. Faye is having trouble with her essay. The
word “luxurious” is repeated in each line. What
do you think will be the best resource for her to
find another word that means the same as
"luxurious"?
A. Almanac
B. atlas
C. Thesaurus
D. encyclopedia
25. It is common knowledge that COVID 19 is
a very harmful disease that easily spreads from
one person to another through coughing,
sneezing, or simply just opening one’s lips.
This is an example of_____________.
A.Cause and Effect
B. Problem and Solution
C. Comparison and Contrast
D. Description
26. Jose Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna in
June 1861 and was named Jose Protacio Rizal
Mercado y Alonzo Realonda. His family lived on a
rented property that was owned by a religious order
from the Dominican, which made them a family of
wealthy farmers. What TONE is used by the
author?
A. Truthful B. playful
C. cheerful D. humorous
27. It is a non - fiction writing that
informs the reader about a specific topic.
It could be a menu, a science book, or a
map.
A. Fantasy Text
B. Informational Text
C. Make-believe Text
D. Non-Fiction Text
28. Procedural texts provide step-by-step
guidelines for completing a task. Which
of the following is a procedural text?
A. Advertisement
B. argumentative essay
C. cooking recipe
D. autobiography
29. When Toper woke up, he felt something happening
outside. He went out of his room, but he did not see
anyone in the living room, in the kitchen, or even on the
terrace. Then suddenly, from behind the thick curtain, his
mom, dad, and Macoy came out and sang, "Happy
birthday to you." What is the setting of the story?
A. behind the thick curtain
B. one morning in the house
C. birthday in the Living Room
D. on the terrace
30. Renz closed his computer with a loud clap. His
mother and father, who seemed to be talking about
serious matters, surprisingly looked at him. Renz
realized that he had caught their attention. His
brother turned toward him and teased him loudly,
even louder than the noise he made. Renz got his
computer and approached his parents with a smile
and peace sign. Where did the story happen?
A. in the library B. in the school canteen
C. in the house D. in the store
31. The P-Squad managed a small restaurant in
their house. The boys, who are members of the
squad, are closely monitoring their business. Nerz
is in-charge of the marketing, Enzo is in the
kitchen, and Trick is in the sales. "Hurray! It’s a
rewarding sale! " Trick said one afternoon after
counting their sales. When did the event happen?
A. one afternoon B. one morning
C. one day D. one night
32. The Internet and social media play an important role in one’s life.
We use them in all transactions in schools, offices, businesses, and all
other institutions. These are not only for parents and employees but
also for school children. Is it really necessary for children to use
social media? Defend your answer.
A. No, because children do not know how to use social media
properly.
B. No, because only parents and adults should guide children in their
tasks.
C. Yes, because social media is important in all online transactions.
D. Yes, because social media can be used properly by children
especially if guided by parents or adults.
33. Limited Face-to-Face classes are now open to kindergarten
through grade 12 learners. Pupils show that they are excited about
going back to school to see their classmates and teachers and
participate actively in the discussions. This is the most awaited time
for many learners who were locked inside their houses for two years.
Do you agree to 100% face-to-face classes next school year? Back up
your response.
A. Yes, because it is more fun learning with classmates.
B. Yes, because learning would be more fun and effective if it were
done in school, guided by the teachers and performed with
classmates.
C. No, because we still have to stay at home to be safe.
D. No, because we learn more at home
34. Families nowadays have more time for bonding. They eat together.
They have time to talk to each other. Children enjoy playing with their
siblings. They even work on their modules together while their elder
brothers and sisters assist their younger ones. Did staying at home during
pandemics develop a wholesome family relationship? Justify your
answer.
A. No. Family members are already used to being busy. They are no
longer confident of talking to each other.
B. No. Each member of the family preferred being busy with their
gadgets.
C. Yes. Mother always prepares food for the family.
D. Yes. Members of the family had a chance to show their love and
respect to each other and realized the importance of each everyone in the
family.
35. Arcon is a Grade 5 student. He is a child with special
needs. He is fond of getting the pencils of his classmates.
"I’m using it," Anjo said one day when Arcon attempted
to get his pencil again. Arcon suddenly stopped and just
watched Anjo doing what he was doing. Identify the
point of view of Arcon in the paragraph?
A. first person
B. second person
C. third person
D. first and second person
36. It had been a Monday. Piolo was looking about on the first
day of Face-to-Face classes, and he was so delighted looking at
the place where he was staying and playing while there were
still regular face-to-face classes. Yes, of course. This garden
brings back memories for me. This is where we planted
malunggay. Look at how large they've grown. The teacher
assured us that this malunggay will provide us with food one
day. Who is Piolo in the paragraph?

A. first person B. second person

C. third person D. first and second pers
37. A canteen is a favored hangout spot for some kids
at school. They can tell stories and eat their favorite
snacks while doing so. They also stay here and have a
good time watching their classmates wait in long lines
to buy things. Indeed, the canteen is a part of the
schoolchildren's thrilling experiences.
Examine the point of view of students in the
paragraph.
A. first person B. second person
C. third person D. first and second person
38. Distance learning is a method of instruction in which the
teacher and pupils are physically separated during the course of
instruction. Modular Distance Learning (MDL), Online Distance
Learning (ODL), and radio/TV transmission are three examples
of this modality. Give your viewpoints about this text.
A. Learning can still be done even when learning is done
remotely or at home, via modular, online learning, or radio/TV
broadcasting.
B. Distant learning has three types.
C. Distance learning helped learners to learn and be guided by
parents.
D. Distance learning is being physically away from each other.
(Note: For items 39-41, Complete each sentence with the
correct tense of verb. Choose the letter of the best answer
from the given choices.)

39. Tom __________ to school every day with his

brother Jim.
A. Bike
B. bikes
C. Biked
D. will bike
40. Ms. Palma ___________ her pupils
yesterday about their upcoming third
monthly examinations on the 4th week of
March.
A. Inform
B. informed
C. Informs
D. will inform
41. I _________ a pair of shoes for the
opening of progressive limited face to
face at the department store last Saturday.
A. Buy
B. bought
C. Buys
D. will buy
(Note: For No. 42-44, Determine which modal was
used appropriately to answer the given questions.
Choose the best answer from the given choices.)

42. What should you say to your mother if you want to

use her cellphone?
A. Mother, will I use your phone?
B. Mother, I should have your phone.
C. Mother, I can use your phone?
D. Mother, can I use your phone?
43. What do you say to request someone to get
something for you?
A. Would you mind handing me the scissors from
the cabinet?
B. Should you mind handing me the scissors from
the cabinet?
C. Might you mind handing me the scissors from
the cabinet?
D. Must you mind handing me the scissors from
the cabinet?
44. What does one have to say in giving
someone an advice to excel in the
examination?
A. You might review your lessons every day.
B. You will review your lessons every day.
C. You have to review your lessons every
day.
D. You can review your lessons every day
(Note: For No. 45-47, Select which coordinate
conjunction or subordinate conjunction would best
complete the following sentences. Choose the best
answer from the given choices.)

45. Our class adviser is strict __________ friendly.

A. But
B. for
C. Nor
D. so
46. I become upset __________ I read bad
news about my family.

A. However
B. whenever
C. Wherever
D. whether
47. I feel this way, __________ I love
and care for them exceptionally.

A. After
B. even if
C. Because
D. only if
(Note: For No. 48-50, Give your viewpoint on the
issue. Choose the best answer from the given
choices.)

48. The internet and social media are useful in our

day-to-day activities at school, work, and at home.
A. Agree, because the internet and social media are
the best ways to communicate quickly and easily these
days.
B. Disagree. Many illegal transactions are done online
49. We should strive to start our Face-to-Face
classes as soon as possible so that we may
resume our regular class schedule the next
school year.
A. Agree. We need to begin and try now to see
if it is already possible and healthy to go back
to a normal situation.
B. Disagree. It is not yet healthy to go back to
school.
50. Vaccination is important because it
will keep us healthy and prevent us from
being sick of COVID 19.
A. Agree. Vaccination is not a medicine
but it will help us to be free from viruses.
B. Disagree. Vaccination is deadly. It will
turn us into zombie