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I. Read and comprehend the literary text carefully then answer the following question. Write your answer on the space
provided on the space provided.
The Lost Key
Maria stepped out of her apartment, juggling her handbag and a grocery list. She locked the door and slipped the key
into her coat pocket before heading to the corner store. The day was crisp, and fallen leaves crunched under her feet as she
walked.
At the store, Maria carefully selected fresh vegetables, bread, and a small bouquet of flowers. At the checkout, she
realized she had left her wallet at home. Embarrassed, she apologized and promised to return shortly.
Back at her apartment, Maria reached into her pocket but found no key. Panic gripped her as she rummaged through
her handbag and retraced her steps in her mind. It wasn’t on the sidewalk or in the store. Just as she was about to call the
locksmith, her neighbor, Mr. Ellis, appeared.
“Looking for this?” he asked, holding up her key. “Found it by the elevator.”
Maria sighed with relief and thanked him profusely. She promised herself to be more careful in the future.
___1. Who is the main character in the story?
a. Mr. Ellis b. Maria c. The store clerk d. The locksmith
___2. Where does most of the story take place?
a. Maria’s apartment and the store b. The park
c. The elevator and lobby d. The locksmith's office
___3. What lesson does Maria learn by the end of the story?
a. Always double-check her belongings b. Never trust her neighbors
c. Avoid going to the store on a busy day d. Keep a spare key in her pocket
___4. How did Maria feel when she realized her key was missing?
a. Relieved b. Frustrated c. Panicked d. Amused
___5. What is the theme of the story?
a. The importance of being organized and careful b. The joy of shopping for flowers
c. The challenges of living alone d. The need to rely only on oneself
___6. What is the genre of this story?
a. Fantasy b. Mystery c. Realistic fiction d. Historical fiction
___7. Which sentence best describes Maria’s character?
a. She is responsible but sometimes forgetful b. She is overly confident and dismissive
c. She is distrustful of others d. She is adventurous and daring
___8. What sound is described as Maria walked to the store?
a. Chirping birds b. Crunching leaves c. Honking cars d. Whistling wind
___9. Why did Maria go to the store?
a. To meet Mr. Ellis b. To buy groceries and flowers c. To pick up a package d. To look for her lost key
___10. How does the story end?
a. Maria finds her wallet and finishes her shopping b. Maria calls the locksmith to open her door
c. Maria learns to rely on her neighbor’s help d. Maria retrieves her key and reflects on being more careful
II. Complete each simile.
velvet snow eagle cloud day rake
1. The plane soars like an ____________.
2. The rabbit’s fur is as white as ____________.
3. The pillow is as soft as a ____________.
4. The jacket was soft like ____________.
5. The answer to the math question is as plain as ____________.
III. Read the following sentences and identify whether they have onomatopoeia, alliteration or assonance.
____________1. That hippo has hiccups!
____________2. The black sack is in the back.
____________3. The door went creak in the middle of the night.
____________4. I lie down by the side of my bride.
____________5. Fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese.
IV. Read each sentence carefully and identify whether it implies denotation (literal meaning) or connotation (implied
or emotional meaning).
_________________1. There is lovely rose in the garden.
_________________2. Her voice was as cold as ice, sending shivers down my spine.
_________________3. The house felt like a warm hug, full of love and comfort.
_________________4. The lion is a large wild cat found in Africa and Asia.
_________________5. The snow blanketed the town, making it feel like a magical wonderland.
