Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Laguna
MAHABANG PARANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 4

NAME:______________________________ DATE: _______

GRADE/SECTION: ____________________ SCORE: _______
Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the correct answer.
1. What is the main idea of the story "The Tortoise and the Hare"?
A. The hare is always faster than the tortoise.
B. The tortoise wins the race by moving slowly but steadily.
C. The tortoise and the hare become friends after the race.
D. The hare teaches the tortoise how to run faster.

2. In the story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," what does Goldilocks do when she finds the
three bowls of porridge?
A. She eats all the porridge in the smallest bowl.
B. She tastes each bowl and eats all of the porridge from the medium-sized bowl.
C. She eats the porridge from the largest bowl and leaves the others.
D. She spills the porridge on the floor.

3. Which of the following describes the setting of the story "Jack and the Beanstalk"?
A. A magical forest where animals talk.
B. A small village with a big castle.
C. A farm with a giant beanstalk reaching the sky.
D. A city with tall buildings and busy streets.

4. Why did the characters in "The Ugly Duckling" feel sorry for the ugly duckling?
A. Because it couldn’t swim like the other ducks.
B. Because it was too small to fly.
C. Because it looked different from the other ducklings.
D. Because it was always alone and didn’t play with others.

5. In the story "The Lion and the Mouse," how does the mouse help the lion?
A. By giving him food to eat.
B. By pulling a thorn out of the lion’s paw.
C. By helping him find a new home.
D. By teaching him how to roar loudly.

6. What is the main purpose of an informational text?

A. To entertain readers with a story.
B. To describe or explain facts and details about a topic.
C. To tell a personal experience or opinion.
D. To present a poem or song lyrics.
7. If an informational text has a section titled "How Plants Grow," what kind of information can
you expect to find there?
A. A story about a plant’s adventure.
B. Instructions on how to plant seeds.
C. Facts and steps on how plants develop from seeds to full-grown plants.
D. A recipe for cooking plants.

8. What feature of an informational text helps you find specific topics quickly?
A. The table of contents
B. The storyline
C. The characters’ names
D. The illustrations

9. In an informational text about animals, what would you most likely find in the section about
"Habitats"?
A. Details about the animals' favorite foods.
B. Stories about how animals play.
C. Information about where animals live and their environment.
D. Lists of animal names in a zoo.

10. When reading an informational text, why is it important to look at headings and
subheadings?
A. To get an idea of the text’s overall plot.
B. To understand the main characters and their actions.
C. To locate specific sections and understand the main topics covered.
D. To find out the author’s personal opinions.

11. In the sentence "The classroom was a zoo," what is the implied (connotative) meaning of
the word "zoo"?
A. The classroom had animals in it.
B. The classroom was very noisy and chaotic.
C. The classroom had a lot of different animals.
D. The classroom was a fun place to be.

12. Which of the following sentences uses the word "light" in its literal (denotative) sense?
A. The light at the end of the tunnel gave him hope.
B. She felt light as a feather when she was happy.
C. The light from the lamp made the room bright.
D. The situation was light-hearted and fun.

13. What is the implied (connotative) meaning of the word "bitter" in the sentence "Her words
were bitter"?
A. The words were literally tasting like something unpleasant.
B. The words were spoken with a harsh or resentful tone.
C. The words were very sweet and nice.
D. The words were simply unpleasant to hear.

14. In the sentence "He has a heart of gold," what does the phrase "heart of gold" mean in a
connotative sense?
A. He has a real gold heart.
B. He is very kind and generous.
C. He is very wealthy and successful.
D. He has a heart condition that is serious.

15. How does the word "sharp" in the sentence "She gave him a sharp look" differ from its
literal meaning?

A. The word "sharp" here means her look was physically pointed or edged.
B. The word "sharp" here means her look was intense or piercing, not physical.
C. The word "sharp" here refers to the look being very clear and precise.
D. The word "sharp" here refers to the look being harsh or unfriendly.

16. Which sentence is the clearest and most coherent?

A. The dog barked loudly, he ran fast.
B. The dog ran fast, barking loudly.
C. Barking loudly, the dog ran fast.
D. The dog, barking loudly ran fast.
17. Which sentence best shows coherence by connecting two related ideas?
A. The sun was shining. The picnic was canceled because of the rain.
B. The sun was shining, and everyone decided to go to the park.
C. The sun was shining. Everyone went to the park. But it started to rain.
D. The sun was shining, but the park was empty because of the rain.

18. Choose the sentence that best maintains clarity and coherence in a story about a birthday
party.
A. The birthday cake was delicious, and the presents were fun to open, everyone had a good
time.
B. Everyone had a good time, the birthday cake was delicious, and the presents were fun to
open.
C. Everyone had a good time. The birthday cake was delicious. The presents were fun to open.
D. The birthday cake was delicious, the presents were fun to open. Everyone had a good time.

19. Which sentence is clear and well-structured?

A. Although I was tired, I finished my homework, because I knew it was important.
B. Because I knew it was important, although I was tired, I finished my homework.
C. I finished my homework because, although I was tired, it was important.
D. I finished my homework, although it was important, because I was tired.

20. Which sentence is the most coherent when describing a trip to the zoo?
A. At the zoo, we saw many animals. Lions were very big. The giraffes had long necks. We
enjoyed the day.
B. We enjoyed the day at the zoo. The lions were big. Many animals were seen, and the
giraffes had long necks.
C. At the zoo, we enjoyed the day. We saw many animals, the lions were big, and the giraffes
had long necks.
D. The lions were very big, we saw many animals, and the giraffes had long necks, we
enjoyed the day at the zoo.

21. Which of the following sentences is the most clear and coherent way to describe a school
field trip?
A. We went to the zoo, it was fun, and we saw many animals.
B. The zoo was fun, many animals were seen, and we went on a field trip.
C. We saw many animals on our field trip to the zoo, it was fun.
D. Fun, the zoo, animals, and we went on a field trip.

22. Choose the sentence that best uses transition words to show a sequence of events.
A. First, we went to the park. Then, we played games, and after, we ate lunch.
B. We went to the park, played games, and ate lunch.
C. First, we played games, and then, we went to the park and had lunch.
D. We had lunch, played games, and went to the park first.

23. Which sentence best maintains clarity and coherence when giving instructions?
A. To make a sandwich, first, gather all ingredients, then spread butter on the bread, next put
cheese and ham, finally, put the bread slices together.
B. To make a sandwich, first gather ingredients, spread butter on the bread, add cheese and
ham, then put slices together.
C. Gather ingredients, spread butter, cheese and ham on bread, and then put slices together.
D. To make a sandwich, first spread butter, gather ingredients, next cheese and ham, finally
put slices together.

24. Which sentence is the most clear and coherent for a story about a cat and a mouse?
A. The cat chased the mouse, and the mouse ran fast. The mouse hid, and the cat searched
everywhere.
B. The mouse ran fast because the cat chased it, and the cat searched everywhere.
C. The cat chased the mouse, the mouse hid, and the cat searched everywhere, running fast.
D. Because the cat chased the mouse, it ran fast and hid, while the cat searched everywhere.

25. Select the sentence that clearly conveys a cause-and-effect relationship.

A. The rain started, so we went inside. We played games and had snacks.
B. We went inside, played games and had snacks because the rain started.
C. Because of the rain, we went inside, and we played games and had snacks.
D. We played games and had snacks when it started to rain, so we went inside.

26. Which sentence is the most appropriate when writing a thank-you note to a friend for a
birthday gift?
A. Thanks for the gift. I didn’t really like it, but it’s the thought that counts.
B. Thanks for the gift! It was very thoughtful, and I really like it. It will be useful to me.
C. I guess the gift is okay. I would have preferred something else.
D. Thanks for the gift, but I am not sure how to use it.

27. When writing a school essay about your favorite holiday, which sentence shows cultural
sensitivity?
A. My favorite holiday is Christmas, and everyone should celebrate it because it’s the best.
B. My favorite holiday is Christmas, but I know other people may have different holidays that
they celebrate.
C. Christmas is the only holiday that matters, and other holidays are not as important.
D. I love Christmas, but it's okay if you don’t celebrate it.

28. How should you express your opinion about a class project to ensure it is age-appropriate
and respectful?
A. I think this project is boring and a waste of time. We should do something else.
B. I find this project a bit challenging, but I’m excited to work on it and see how it turns out.
C. This project is really hard, and I don’t want to do it. It’s not fun at all.
D. This project isn’t good, and I don’t see why we have to do it.
29. When discussing a classmate’s presentation, which response is the most respectful and
supportive?
A. Your presentation was okay, but it didn’t have much information.
B. I liked your presentation. It was informative, and you spoke clearly. Great job!
C. Your presentation was not interesting, and you should have prepared more.
D. I didn’t like your presentation because it was too short.

30. If you are writing a letter to your teacher asking for help with a subject, which sentence
shows respect and politeness?
A. I don’t understand this subject, and it’s your job to help me.
B. I’m struggling with this subject and would appreciate any help or guidance you can provide.
C. I need help with this subject, and you should make sure I get it right away.
D. Help me with this subject now, or I will be very upset.

31. Which of the following is an example of a visual element in a storybook?

A. The sound effects that play when turning the page.
B. The bright and colorful illustrations on each page.
C. The dialogue between the characters.
D. The text describing the setting.

32. What is the purpose of using bold text in a visual presentation?

A. To make the text smaller.
B. To highlight important information and draw attention.
C. To decorate the text with colors.
D. To confuse the reader.

33. In a comic strip, which visual element helps to show the emotions of the characters?
A. The colors of the background.
B. The size of the speech bubbles.
C. The facial expressions and body language of the characters.
D. The font style used in the text.

34. Which visual element is used in a chart to compare different sets of data?
A. The colors and shapes of the bars or lines.
B. The title at the top of the page.
C. The number of words used in the explanation.
D. The page number where the chart is found.

35. When looking at a map, what visual element helps you understand the symbols used?
A. The compass rose.
B. The map key or legend.
C. The scale bar.
D. The title of the map.

36. Which part of a text provides background information and introduces the main idea?
A. Body
B. Conclusion
C. Introduction
D. Footnote

37. What should be included in the body of a text?

A. The main ideas and supporting details.
B. A summary of all points discussed.
C. A greeting to the reader.
D. The title of the text.

38. Which of the following is the best example of a concluding sentence?

A. “This is the reason why many people like pizza.”
B. “First, you need to gather all the ingredients.”
C. “In conclusion, recycling is important for a cleaner environment.”
D. “Once upon a time, there was a brave knight.”

39. If you are writing a story about your favorite hobby, what should the introduction include?
A. A description of the last time you did the hobby.
B. A list of different hobbies people enjoy.
C. An explanation of why you like this hobby and a brief overview of what it is.
D. A conclusion that summarizes the benefits of your hobby.

40. Which order should you follow when writing a text to ensure it has a clear structure?
A. Body, Conclusion, Introduction
B. Introduction, Conclusion, Body
C. Introduction, Body, Conclusion
D. Conclusion, Introduction, Body