Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education (DepEd)

Region XIII
Division of Surigao City
District 6
SY: 2024-2025
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 4

Name: Section: ___ ______________

School: Score: ___________________

Read the story and answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the correct answer
and write it in the space provided.

THE ANT AND THE DOVE

A Dove saw an Ant fall into a brook. The Ant struggled in vain to reach the bank,
and in pity, the Dove dropped a blade of straw close beside it. Clinging to the straw
like a shipwrecked sailor to a broken spar, the Ant floated safely to shore.
Soon after, the Ant saw a man getting ready to kill the Dove with a stone. But just
as he cast the stone, the Ant stung him in the heel, so that the pain made him miss
his aim, and the startled Dove flew to safety in a distant wood.

_____ 1. Who are the characters in the story?

A. The Ant and the Dove C. The Ant and the Hunter
B. The Ant and the River D. The Dove and the Hunter

_____ 2. Where did the Ant fall and struggle to survive?

A. in a brook B. in the ocean C. in a pond D. in a river

_____ 3. Based on the events of the story, what is the most likely outcome if the Ant
had not stung the man at the moment he threw the stone?
A. The man would have successfully killed the Dove.
B. The Dove would have noticed the man and attacked him first.
C. The Dove would have flown away before the man could aim the stone.
D. The Ant would have found another way to warn the Dove about the
danger.
_____ 4. From the story read, what conclusion can be drawn about the relationship
between the Dove and the Ant?
A. The Ant and the Dove helped each other purely by coincidence.
B. The Dove saved the Ant out of fear that the Ant might harm it in the future.
C. The Dove dropped the straw because it wanted to see if the Ant could
swim.
D. The Ant helped the Dove because it wanted to repay the kindness shown
by the Dove.

_____ 5. What can we conclude about the relationship between the Dove and the Ant
based on the events in the story?
A. The Dove didn’t care about the Ant but just acted out of habit.
B. The Ant stung the man to get revenge for what he did to the Dove.
C. The Dove only helped the Ant because it wanted something in return.
D. The Ant and the Dove both helped each other, showing kindness without
expecting anything.
 A. to rescue. A Day at the Beach
Last Saturday, my family and I went to Mabua Pebble Beach. We packed our
towels, sunscreen, and fruits too. Before we went there, we bought “kakanin”
for our snacks and desserts. When we arrived, we built our tent to be nearer in
the ocean and swam when we had the chance. My sister and I collected
seashells while our parents relaxed under the cottage. Later, we ate the
“kakanin” we bought to feed our stomach. Before leaving, we watched the
sunset. It was a fun and peaceful day.

_____ 6. What is the main idea of the story?

A. The family relaxed under the cottage.
B. The family bought “kakanin” for their snacks.
C. The sister and the narrator collected seashells.
D. The family enjoyed a fun day at Mabua Pebble Beach.

_____ 7. Which of the following is a supporting detail that shows how the family spent
their time at the beach?
A. They collected seashells.
B. They built a tent near the ocean.
C. They watched the sunset before leaving.
D. They bought “kakanin” before going to the beach.

_____ 8. What can you conclude about the family’s experience at Mabua Pebble
Beach?
A. The family didn’t enjoy their time because it rained.
B. The family had a fun and peaceful time at the beach.
C. The family forgot to bring food and drinks to the beach.
D. The family spent the whole day swimming without taking a break.

_____ 9. Based on the text, what can you conclude about the family's activities at
Mabua Pebble Beach?
A. The family didn't eat anything at the beach.
B. The family didn't enjoy their time at the beach.
C. The family only spent their time swimming in the ocean.
D. The family enjoyed different activities, like swimming, collecting seashells,
and eating snacks together.

_____ 10. Which of the following best summarizes the main idea and supporting details
of the visit to Mabua Pebble Beach?
A. The family swam in the ocean and ate “kakanin” but didn’t collect
seashells.
B. The family visited Mabua Pebble Beach, built a tent near the ocean,
swam, and watched the sunset.
C. The family went to the beach, ate snacks, and collected seashells, but
they didn’t swim in the ocean.
D. The family packed towels, snacks, and sunscreen, swam in the ocean,
collected seashells, ate “kakanin,” and watched the sunset before leaving.

_____ 11. The children are happy playing. What is the synonym of the word happy?
A. Angry B. Joyful C. Nervous D. Sad
_____ 12. Which word is a synonym for gigantic based on the sentence below?
"The gigantic elephant walked slowly through the forest."
A. Enormous B. small C. tiny D. weak

_____ 13. What is the literal meaning of the word "sunlight" in the sentence: "The
sunlight made the room bright"?
A. A type of food. C. A type of music.
B. A place to sleep. D. The light from the sun.

_____ 14. In the sentence, "He has a heart of gold," what is the implied (connotative)
meaning of "heart of gold"?
A. He loves gold jewelry. C. He is very kind and caring.
B. He has a heart made of gold. D. He has a medical condition.

_____ 15. "Emma felt powerless when she realized she couldn't help her friend." What
does the word powerless mean in this sentence?
A. Full of power C. Having too much power
B. Gaining power D. Without power

_____ 16. Which of the following is a mass noun?

A. Apples B. Chairs C. Dogs D. Sugar

_____ 17. Which sentence contains a plural count noun?

A. The chair is comfortable. C. Water fills the glass.
B. The boys are playing in the park. D. The rice is in the bowl

_____ 18. Which sentence uses the correct plural subject pronoun?
A. She is reading a book quietly.
B. I am writing a letter to my friend.
C. They are going to the store together.
D. He is playing with the ball in the park.

_____ 19. Which sentence contains an irregular verb?

A. The bird flew across the sky.
B. Maria baked a delicious cake.
C. John played soccer yesterday.
D. They washed the car together.

_____ 20. In the sentence, “The apples is in the basket, and the milk is in the fridge.”
What makes this sentence wrong?
A. The verb is, it should be are because the subject is plural.
B. Apples, it should be apple because the verb is, is in singular form.
C. The word milk, because it does not have connection to the apples.
D. The word basket, it should be baskets because there are a lot of apples.

_____ 21. I love my new shoes!, exclaimed Garry. What is the verb in the sentence?
A. I B. love C. new D. shoes

_____ 22. By next week, Sarah ____ (finish) her science project. What is the correct
verb to use to complete the sentence?
A. finishes B. finished C. finishing D. will finish

_____ 23. The bright sun warmed the golden sand at the beach. Which word in the
sentence is describing?
A. beach B. bright C. sun D. warmed
_____ 24. Select the sentence that correctly uses the simple past tense.
A. We will go to the park yesterday. C. We go to the park yesterday.
B. We went to the park yesterday. D. We going to the park yesterday.

_____ 25. Which of the following sentences demonstrates a complex sentence?

A. The dog runs in the yard.
B. She reads books every day.
C. I like ice cream, and my brother likes cake.
D. When it rains, we stay inside and play games.
There are several fruits I enjoy eating. First, I love apples because they are crisp
and sweet, and they come in many colors like red, green, and yellow. Next,
bananas are a great snack as they are soft, easy to peel, and provide quick
energy. Additionally, oranges are refreshing and juicy, packed with vitamin C.
Lastly, grapes are small and sweet, perfect for eating by the handful. Each of these
fruits has its own unique taste and benefits.
_____ 26. What kind of text is being presented above?
A. Enumeration B. Narration C. Story telling D. Text

One sunny afternoon, Emily and her little brother Jack went to the park. As they
walked through the gates, they saw children playing on the swings and families
having picnics on the grass. Emily and Jack decided to join the fun. Emily ran to
the swing set, while Jack went to the sandbox. After playing for a while, they both
gathered around a picnic table where their parents had set up a delicious lunch.
They enjoyed sandwiches, fruit, and lemonade, laughing and talking about their
favorite parts of the day. As the sun began to set, they reluctantly left the park,
happy and tired from their fun-filled afternoon.

_____ 27. What kind of text is being presented above?

A. Enumeration B. Narration C. Story telling D. Text
September 24, 2024

Dear Lina,
How are you today? I hope your feeling okay. I miss you my friend, as for
me I am
\ fine. I am looking forward for vacation so that we can play again. Please
take care and have a great day always.

Your dearest friend,

Gina

_____ 28. What kind of letter is presented above?

A. Application letter C. Invitation letter
B. Friendly letter D. Resignation letter

_____ 29. During a class presentation about your favorite animal, you want to make
your speech more interesting and engaging. How can you use facial expressions and
gestures to help your audience understand and enjoy your presentation?
A. Speak very loudly so everyone can hear you.
B. Avoid making eye contact and just focus on your notes.
C. Use facial expressions and gestures to show excitement about your
favorite animal.
D. Stand still and read your speech from a paper without looking at the
audience.
_____ 30. While giving a speech about their favorite hobby, Mia used different facial
expressions and hand gestures to make her talk more interesting. Which of the
following best explains why Mia used facial expressions and gestures?
A. To distract the audience from her speech content.
B. To help her remember the words she needed to say.
C. To make her speech shorter and get it over with quickly.
D. To make her speech more lively and help the audience understand her
emotions.

_____ 31. Which of these images show a vertical line?

A. B. C. D.

_____ 32. What type of line is represented by this

image?
A. Broken line B. Dotted line C. Thick line D. Zigzag line
_____ 33. Which line moves from the top left to the bottom right?
A. Horizontal B. Left diagonal C. Right diagonal D. Vertical
_____ 34. What does the curved line in the drawing most likely represent?
A. Anger C. Sadness
B. Movement D. Stillness
_____ 35. Look at the poster below, which shows a picture of a smiling
child holding a drawing of the globe and the words "Save the
Earth."
What is the most likely purpose of this visual text?
A. To advertise a new children's toy.
B. To entertain children with a fun activity.
C. To encourage people to donate money to charity.
D. To promote a campaign for environmental protection.
_____ 36. Which part of an informational text introduces the main idea and purpose of
the text?
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Summary
_____ 37. In the structure of an informational text, where do you find supporting details
that explain the main idea?
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Title
_____ 38. Which of the following is a real image?
A. B. C. D.

_____ 39. In the image presented, which part is the

headline and which part is the subtitle?
A. Both are subtitles.
B. Both are headlines.
C. Coronavirus: France sees 70 cases linked to school days after reopening" is
the headline, and "Hundreds of thousands of students returned to class in the
past week" is the subtitle.
 D. " Hundreds of thousands of students returned to class in the past week” is the
headline, and " Coronavirus: France sees 70 cases linked to school days
after reopening " is the subtitle.
_____ 40. A company launches a new product, and its advertisement has the slogan:
"Freshness You Can Feel." Why do you think the company chose this slogan for its
product?
A. To focus only on the price of the product.
B. To tell customers how to use the product.
C. To highlight how the product looks on the outside.
D. To suggest that the product will provide a refreshing experience when used.
 ANSWER KEY

1. A 11. B 21. B 31. A

2. D 12. A 22. D 32. B
3. A 13. B 23. B 33. A
4. D 14. C 24. C 34. B
5. D 15. B 25. D 35. D
6. D 16. D 26. A 36. C
7. A 17. B 27. B 37. A
8. B 18. C 28. B 38. A
9. D 19. A 29. C 39. C
10. D 20. C 30. D 40. D