FULLBRIGHT COLLEGE INTEGRATED SCHOOL

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

4th Mastery Test in English 5

Name: _____________________________________ Score: _______

Grade Level: ____________________________________

DIRECTIONS: Read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. "The team's coach provided valuable guidance during practice, helping the players improve
their skills." What does "guidance" mean in this sentence?
a) Criticism b) Assistance
c) Punishment d) Competition
2. "The garden was flourishing with vibrant flowers and lush greenery." What does "flourishing"
mean in this sentence?
a) Dying b) Growing well
c) Neglected d) Fading
3. "Sam's constant chatter was often seen as a nuisance by his classmates." What does
"nuisance" mean in this context?
a) A friend b) A helper
c) An annoyance d) A reward
4. "The old building had a dilapidated roof and crumbling walls."
What is a synonym for "dilapidated" in this context?
a) Beautiful b) Modern
c) Decrepit d) Stable
5. "Emily's cheerful demeanor brightened everyone's day."
What does "cheerful demeanor" mean in this sentence?

a) Happy behavior b) Serious attitude

c) Angry expression d) Shy personality

6. Sarah sat ___ the table to do her homework.

a) on b) in

c) at d) under
7. The cat jumped ___ the fence.

a) above b) through

c) over d) beside

8. I saw a rainbow ___ the sky after the rain.

a) below b) between

c) across d) near

9. The book is ___ the shelf.

a) around b) by

c) without d) among

10. The ball rolled ___ the hill.

a) up b) inside

c) against d) through

11. The cat is hiding ___ the bed.

a) beneath b) over

c) inside d) along

12. We met ___ the park for a picnic.

a) in b) at

c) on d) with

13. The children ran ___ the playground.

a) within b) beneath

c) toward d) against

14. The birds flew ___ the sky.

a) behind b) into

c) outside d) onto

15. I put the gift ___ the box.

a) onto b) without

c) beneath d) along
16. Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Alice. She followed a talking rabbit down a
rabbit hole and found herself in a magical world called Wonderland. There, she encountered
peculiar creatures, such as the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter, and faced various challenges.
Eventually, Alice discovered that it was all a dream and woke up in her own bed.

How would you summarize the story in one sentence?

a) Alice followed a rabbit into a magical world and had strange adventures before waking up.
b) Alice met talking animals in Wonderland and solved puzzles to find her way back home.
c) Alice fell asleep and had a dream about a magical place called Wonderland.
d) Alice explored a secret realm and met fantastical characters, only to realize it was a dream.

17. Once upon a time, a young boy named Jack climbed a gigantic beanstalk that grew in his
backyard. At the top, he discovered a castle belonging to a fierce giant. Jack managed to
outsmart the giant and took a bag of gold and a magical hen back home.

How would you retell this story in your own words?

a) Jack climbed a beanstalk, defeated a giant, and returned with treasures.

b) Jack discovered a castle in the sky and defeated a scary giant to become rich.
c) Jack found a magical hen and climbed a giant beanstalk to reach a castle.
d) Jack embarked on an adventure, confronted a giant, and acquired magical rewards.

18. Long ago, there was a kind-hearted woodcutter named Geppetto. He carved a wooden puppet
named Pinocchio, who longed to become a real boy. With the help of a fairy, Pinocchio learned
valuable lessons about honesty, bravery, and the importance of making good choices. Eventually,
his wish came true, and he transformed into a real boy.

What was the main lesson or theme of the story?

a) The importance of telling the truth and making good decisions.

b) The magic of turning wooden puppets into real boys.
c) The adventures of a woodcutter and his puppet in a fantastical world.
d) The journey of a puppet striving to become a real boy and finding redemption.

19. Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:

The cat slept on the cozy blanket.

a) The cat slept b) The cat

c) on the cozy d) blanket
20. The children played in the park.

a) The children played b) The children

c) in the park d) played in
21. The bird flew over the tall trees.
a) The bird flew b) The bird
c) over the tall d) trees flew
22. The ball rolled across the grassy field.
a) The ball rolled b) The ball
c) across the grassy d) field rolled
23. The dog ran through the open gate.
a) The dog ran b) The dog
c) through the open d) gate ran
24. Which of the following is a tip for a good poetry recitation?
a) Speak in a monotone voice.
b) Avoid making eye contact with the audience.
c) Use expressive gestures and facial expressions.
d) Rush through the poem without pausing.
25. Why is it important to practice before a poetry recitation?
a) Practice helps you forget the poem's words.
b) Practicing can make you more nervous.
c) Practice allows you to become familiar with the poem's rhythm and meaning.
d) Reciting without practice shows confidence.
26. Which of the following is a tip for proper pronunciation during a poetry recitation?
a) Mispronounce difficult words to make the poem more interesting.
b) Speak softly and mumble your words.
c) Use a clear and confident voice, pronouncing words correctly.
d) Rush through the poem to avoid mistakes.
27. Why is it important to maintain a steady pace during a poetry recitation?
a) A slow pace helps to lose the audience's interest.
b) A fast pace helps to finish the poem quickly.
c) A steady pace allows the audience to follow and appreciate the poem.
d) Pausing frequently makes the poem more engaging.
28. What is the purpose of using appropriate volume in a poetry recitation?
a) Speak very softly so that the audience leans in to listen.
b) Speak very loudly to make sure everyone hears you.
c) Adjust the volume to ensure the audience can hear and understand you.
d) Speak in a robotic monotone voice.
29. Why is it important to maintain good posture during a poetry recitation?
a) Slouching makes you look more relaxed and comfortable.
b) Good posture helps you project your voice and engage the audience.
c) Poor posture shows disrespect to the poem.
d) Posture doesn't matter in a poetry recitation.
30. Which of the following is a tip for connecting with the audience during a poetry recitation?
a) Avoid making eye contact with the audience.
b) Focus on reading the poem without paying attention to the audience.
c) Make eye contact with different people in the audience.
d) Keep your eyes closed throughout the recitation.

Prepared by:

DENISSE ABIGAN
English Teacher