Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)
DIVISION OF EASTERN SAMAR
Balangkayan District
BALANGKAYAN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School ID: 122606

THIRD QUARTER TEST in ENGLISH 5

Directions: Read each items carefully. Choose only the letter of the correct answer. Write them in the answer sheet
provided for you.

1. This type of text tells how things are grouped or classified. This is _______________.
a. Explanation b. Sequence c. Classification d. Enumeration
2. What are the signal words used in classification?
a. And, the following, to enumerate
b. Groups, classes, types, categories
c. First, second, before, after, then. Last, finally
d. That is why, due to this, therefore, as a result, because
3. Which title of a text is an example of classification?
a. The Importance of Physical Activities
b. How to Start a Vegetable Farm
c. The Different Musical Terms
d. Kinds of Insects
4. This type of text tells how something works or why something happens. This is _____________.
a. Explanation b. Time-Order c. Enumeration d. Classification
5. Which features or signal words is used in an explanation type of text?
a. as a result b. finally c. to enumerate d. types
6. Which title is an example of an Explanation type of text?
a. The Events That Led to Freedom Day
b. Arranging Books in the Library
c. How to Mend Your Own Clothes
d. Why is Conservation Important?
7. If the author uses words like “the following”, what type of text is it?
a. Enumeration b. Classification c. Sequence d. Explanation
8. A ___________________ text is one that presents ideas by listing or enumerating the kinds, characteristics,
classes, types, parts, ways, groups, and other information of a certain thing.
a. Classification b. Enumeration c. Explanation d. Sequence
9. Which title is an example of enumeration type of text?
a. Kinds of Insects
b. How to Start a Vegetable Farm
c. The Importance of Reading at Home
d. Influences of the Spanish Regime
10. Which text is an example of enumeration?
a. Seashells belong to classification Mollusca or Mollusks. There are many classification of mollusks. Two
of these are being single-shelled and two-shelled.
b. Cheerfulness gives us the courage to go on in the face of trials. It lightens our burden. We feel sad and
disappointed whenever we cannot get what we would like to have.
c. Taking pictures is a great hobby. The art of doing that is called photography. The person taking the
picture is called the photographer and the image on the paper is the photograph.
d. The string family is the largest in the orchestra. The instruments in this family are the double bass,
which is the biggest, cello, viola and the smallest, the violin.
 11. In a _______________ type of text, the author describes the order of events or how to do things.
a. Sequence b. Explanation c. Enumeration d. Classification
12. Which signal word is used in a Sequence type of text?
a. Types b. because c. after d. to enumerate
13. Which is NOT a tip in sequencing events?
a. Show the steps in something.
b. Give the sequence of events in a story.
c. Sequence the evidence when making a claim.
d. Taking down notes while reading is not helpful.
14. Which text is an example of Sequence or Time-order?
a. One afternoon, after classes, his class adviser gave him an envelope for his parents. He immediately
went home and handed the envelope to his mother. Hurriedly, his mother open and then read the
letter.
b. Granite is a kind of rock that is not easy to break. That is why it is used in buildings and bridges. It
usually comes ion gray and pink. Inside this rock are quartz and mica. The quartz makes the rock glassy.
Granite is found in mountains and hills.
c. Being a responsible family member is not measured by our status in life. It doesn’t matter whether we
are rich or poor, educated or unschooled nor by the accumulation of material wealth and possessions,
neither by age.
d. Children, like adults, also have rights. The rights of a child include the following: the right to live, right to
a name, a family, and citizenship, right the education, right to highest standards of health, and right to
play, enjoy recreation and leisure.
15. Arrange the sequence of events to show the correct order of making a tuna sandwich.
1. Put the two slices of bread together.
2. Prepare the tuna spread and the loaf bread.
3. Spread the tuna on the two slices of bread.
4. Wrap the sandwich with tissue and plastic wrapper.

a. 2-3-1-4 b. 3-1-2-4 c. 3-2-1-4 d. 2-1-3-4

16-20`Identify the element of literary text being described. Write the letter only.

16. It is the general feeling created in the reader through word choice and pacing.
a. plot b. mood c. theme d. conflict
17. This includes the sequence of events from beginning to ending that make up the story.
a. characters b. conflict c. plot d. setting
18. It tells the time and place in which the story takes place.
a. setting b. characters c. theme d. conflict
19. This refers to the author’s message like central concept about life or human nature or the moral of the
story.
a. plot b. theme c. characters d. setting
20. It can be people, animals or fictional creatures who take part in action of the story.
a. characters b. setting c. plot d. theme

21-24 Identify the element of literary text shown in each example.

21. It was 10:00 in the morning at Mabuhay Elementary School.

a. mood b. setting c. plot d. theme
22. While waiting for the time to pass by, he suddenly saw fifty pesos on the ground.
a. conflict b. resolution c. setting d. characters
23. Joselito, a Grade 5 pupil and his classmate, Irene.
a. Characters b. setting c. resolution d. theme
24. Joselito gives the fifty pesos that he saw to Irene and said, “I think it’s yours”.
a. Resolution b. characters c. theme d. mood
25. Which is TRUE about narrative texts?
a. It is a type of literary text that entertains, informs, or instructs readers.
b. It can be fictional like a novel or non-fictional like a newspaper report.
c. It can either be imaginary or real-life.
d. All the answers are correct.
26. To make a stand is to express _____________________.
a. what one believes
b. what one hates
c. what one thinks
d. A and C only
27. When expressing your stand orally, your voice should appear ___________________.
a. relaxed and calm
b. shaky and nervous
c. doubtful and unsure
d. confident and convincing
28. Which of the following phrases is used to expressed a reliable source?
a. I think…
b. According to my friend…
c. Based on my observations…
d. Newspaper reports say that…
29. You believe that selling fruits rather than candies in the school canteen is better. How will you start your
opening sentence?
a. I don’t believe that…
b. I beg to disagree but…
c. I don’t think so…
d. I believe that…
30. If you are on the opposing side, what phrase will you use?
a. I think…
b. Yes, I agree.
c. I believe that…
d. I beg to disagree but…
31. How can you support your opinion or your stand about a certain issue?
a. By interviewing people about the issue.
b. By gathering information about the issue.
c. By researching at the internet about the issue.
d. All of the above.
32. What is the first part in writing a stand?
a. Body
b. Conclusion
c. Introduction
d. Supporting Details
33. Which part of the written stand do you give the information that support your belief?
a. Body
b. Conclusion
c. Introduction
d. Supporting Details
34. What do you write in the Closing statement of your stand?
a. Your side of the issue
b. Your evidence that supports your belief
c. You state the issue
d. You summarize your position.
35. Evaluate the statements below. Which is False?
a. Anyone can make a stand.
b. You need facts to make your stand believable.
c. It is a fact that everyone cheats during examinations.
d. It is an opinion when you say that your province produces the best vegetables in the country.
36. Which is NOT TRUE about a fact?
a. It can be verified with evidence.
b. It is universal in character.
c. We can change the fact.
d. There is no room for difference in a fact.
37. Which is TRUE about an opinion?
a. It is objective.
b. It does not change.
c. Can be proven true or false.
d. May differ according to different people.
38. Which words or phrases is associated to opinion?
a. References b. objective c. statistics d. probably
39. Which word or phases is associated to fact?
a. Guess b. point of view c. scientific data d. personal comments
40. Which sentence states a fact?
a. Japanese food tastes better than French food.
b. There seem to be too much testing in private schools.
c. Philippines is one of the countries in Southeast Asia.
d. Many pupils say that Mathematics is the most difficult subject.
41. Which sentence states an opinion?
a. I think it is better to have a big family rather than a small one.
b. There are sixty (60) seconds in one minute.
c. Biliran City is located in region VIII.
d. BBM is our president.
42. “Poor people never succeed in their lives”. Why do we say that this is an opinion?
a. Because it is very subjective.
b. Because it may differ according to different people.
c. Because it can change through perseverance and hard work.
d. All the answers are correct.
43. Which of the following does NOT help to prove a fact?
a. By using time and dates
b. By using historical events
c. By using numbers and statistics
d. By telling judgements or attitudes.
44. Which of the following statements is a fact?
a. Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on our planet.
b. For me, poor people never succeed in their lives.
c. I think that good education is important than a good car.
d. I believe that rules regarding cigarette smoking should be implemented.
45. What makes the statement “I guess the best way to lose weight is through proper diet and exercise” an
opinion?’
a. It uses the phrase “I guess”.
b. It says that diet can help lose weight.
c. It states that exercise can also help lose weight.
d. There is no other way to lose weight than proper diet and exercise.
46. “God has created everything that is present in this world.” What makes this a fact?
a. Because it can be proven true by reading documents particularly the bible.
b. Because all religion believes it to be true.
c. Because the priest and pastors say so.
d. Because God is real.
47. In the statement “I believe that living in provinces is more convenient than living in the cities”, what word
or phrase is used that makes it an opinion?
a. I believe
b. more convenient
c. living in the cities
d. living in provinces
48. Why do we say that the statement “the sun is the center of the solar system” is a fact?
a. Because it is proven through scientific data and other references.
b. Because it can be proven with concrete evidence.
c. Because it is a fact that doesn’t change.
d. All the answers are correct.
49. Is the statement “An intelligent child always succeeds” an opinion or a fact? Why?
a. It is an opinion because not all intelligent children succeed.
b. It is a fact because people with high IQ are successful in life.
c. It is a fact because if you are intelligent you will definitely succeed in life.
d. It is an opinion because intelligence is not the only basis for an individual’s success in life.
50. “Smartphone is now a necessity, not anymore a luxury”. Which answer proves the statement correctly?
A. It is a fact because some people use smartphone for study and business.
B. It is a fact because you cannot communicate without a smartphone.
C. It is an opinion because we can live even without a smartphone.
D. It is an opinion because some people use it only for luxury.

a. A only b. C only c. A and B only d. C and D only.

Prepared by: INDIRA RECCEL G. MENDOZA/ English Teacher