ENGLISH 4

1ST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION MATATAG (2025-2026)

DIRECTIONS: READ and ENCIRCLE the correct answer for each question. Answer
silently.
1. Which of the following is an important element of a story's grammar?
a) Plot b) Character c) Setting d) All of
the above

2. What point of view is being used when the narrator uses words like "I" and "we"?
a) First Person b) Second Person c) Third Person d) Omniscient

3. Which of the following events would be the correct sequence in a story?

a) The hero meets a villain, hero wins, villain escapes
b) The hero wins, villain escapes, hero meets a villain
c) The villain escapes, hero meets a villain, hero wins
d) The villain escapes, hero wins, hero meets a villain

4. Which of these is an example of onomatopoeia?

a) The car drove quickly. b) The clock went "tick-tock."
c) The wind was strong. d) The cat was loud.

5. What is the theme of a story that teaches people to never give up, even when things
are difficult?
a) Friendship b) Hard work and perseverance
c) Love and kindness d) The importance of honesty

6. What does the author’s use of "I" and "we" in a story indicate about the point of view?
a) The story is told from the perspective of the reader.
b) The story is told from the narrator’s perspective, using first-person point of view.
c) The story is told from the perspective of a person outside the story.
d) The story is told from a perspective that knows everything about the characters.

7. Which of the following best describes the sequence of events in a story?

a) The events happen in random order with no clear beginning, middle, or end.
b) The events follow a clear order, starting with the introduction, followed by the
climax, and
ending with the resolution.
c) The story only describes one event that happens in the middle.
d) The events are written in a way that doesn’t make sense.

8. What is the main idea of a story where a character learns the importance of telling the
truth even
when it’s difficult?
a) The character loves to tell stories.
b) The character learns that telling the truth is important.
c) The character lies to get what they want.
d) The character is always honest and never makes mistakes.

9. After reading an article about how to stay healthy, you decide to create an outline.
Which of the
following is the most appropriate order to organize the information in your outline?
a) Supporting details → Topic → Main idea
b) Main idea → Topic → Supporting details
c) Topic → Main idea → Supporting details
d) Topic → Supporting details → Main idea

10. After reading a text that lists steps for recycling, you are asked to summarize the
main points.
Which of the following summaries best reflects the main idea of the text?
 a) Recycling is difficult, but it’s important to try.
b) Recycling involves sorting materials like paper, plastic, and glass, and putting
them in the correct bins.
c) Recycling helps the environment but requires a lot of resources.
d) Recycling is a fun activity that people do every day.
11. In the sentence “The forest was dense with trees, making it hard to see the sky,” what
is the
meaning of the word dense?
a) Sparse b) Thick and crowded c) Clear and open d) High and steep

12. In the sentence “The mysterious sound made everyone in the room feel uneasy,”
what does the
word mysterious suggest?
a) Clear and easy to understand b) Something that is strange or hard
to explain
c) A sound that makes people happy d) A loud and frightening sound

13. Which of the following words means the opposite of unhappy (based on context
clues)?
a) Sad b) Mad c) Cheerful d) Upset

14. What does the prefix im- mean in the word impossible?
a) To make something happen b) Not or unable to
c) A positive change d) To do something well

15. Which of the following is a correct meaning of the word happiness based on its
structure (root
word + suffix)?
a) A state of being sad b) A state of being content or joyful
c) The action of making someone happy d) A person who makes others
happy

16. If you are writing a letter to a friend about your weekend, which of the following tones
would be
most appropriate for your purpose?
a) Formal and respectful b) Informal and friendly
c) Serious and professional d) Sad and upset

17. In an informal story about your family’s trip to the beach, which of the following
moods would best
match the tone of excitement and fun?
a) Calm and peaceful b) Joyful and cheerful
c) Dark and mysterious d) Angry and frustrated

18. Which of the following sentences is the best example of a clear and coherent
sentence for a story
about a dog?
a) The dog, it was so happy and ran fast, the park was big, and there were many
trees.
b) The dog ran quickly around the big park, excited to play with its ball.
c) The park big was, trees many there were, the dog, happy ran.
d) Happy the dog, ran fast the park was.

19. Choose the sentence that best connects ideas for clarity in a paragraph about a trip to
the zoo.
a) We saw a giraffe. Then the tiger roared. Lions are also my favorite animals.
b) We went to the zoo and saw a giraffe. After that, we watched a tiger roar and
later visited
the lions.
c) Lions are awesome. The zoo was fun. I like giraffes.
 d) The giraffe was tall and the zoo had many animals. The tiger was not there.

20. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement for a
mass noun?
a) The water are cold. b) The water is cold.
c) The water were cold. d) The water am cold.

21. Which sentence correctly uses the present tense of the verb?
a) I played soccer yesterday. b) I will play soccer tomorrow.
c) I play soccer every day. d) I was playing soccer last week.

22. Which of the following sentences is an example of the active voice?

a) The book was read by Sarah. b) The book is being read by Sarah.
c) Sarah reads the book. d) The book will be read by Sarah.

23. Which of the following sentences uses a descriptive adjective correctly?

a) The happy dog barked loudly. b) The dog happiness barked loudly.
c) The dog barked happily loudly. d) The happiness dog barked loudly.

24. In the sentence, "Although I was tired, I still finished my homework before bed," which
part of the
sentence is the dependent clause?
a) I still finished my homework before bed b) I was tired
c) Although I was tired d) before bed

25. Which of the following is the correct order when writing a text with an introduction,
body, and
conclusion?
a) Introduction → Conclusion → Body b) Body → Introduction →
Conclusion
c) Introduction → Body → Conclusion d) Conclusion → Introduction →
Body

26. In the sentence, "In conclusion, having a pet can make you feel happy and teach
responsibility,"
what part of the text is being presented?
a) Introduction b) Body c) Conclusion d) Thesis

27. Which of the following is an example of a narrative text?

a) A letter to your friend inviting them to a party.
b) A story about a superhero who saves the day.
c) A list of steps on how to make a sandwich.
d) A description of your favorite animal.

28. Which of the following is an example of an enumeration-description text type?

a) A recipe explaining how to bake a cake.
b) A story about a day at the beach.
c) A letter asking for a favor.
d) A list of items in your school bag with descriptions.

29. In a friendly letter, what is the correct purpose of the "greeting" section?
a) To thank the person for their help.
b) To explain why you are writing.
c) To say hello and address the person you are writing to.
d) To summarize the main idea of the letter.

30. If you are writing an invitation to a party, which of the following would be the most
appropriate
tone for your letter?
 a) Sad and formal b) Cheerful and friendly
c) Angry and strict d) Bored and serious

31. In a situation where someone is telling a funny story, which of the following non-
verbal cues
would most likely show the listener's understanding and enjoyment?
a) A puzzled look and crossing arms.
b) A frown and shaking the head.
c) A smile and laughing along with the storyteller.
d) Looking away and avoiding eye contact.

32. If you are presenting a topic and want to show that you are unsure, which of the
following non-
verbal cues might be appropriate to use?
a) A firm stance with steady eye contact. b) Crossing your arms while
looking down.
c) Smiling widely and nodding. d) Standing confidently with open
arms.

33. Which of the following is an example of a straight line?

a) A line that curves like a wave
b) A line that moves in a perfect direction without any bend
c) A line that zigzags back and forth
d) A broken line made up of separate segments
34. What kind of line is made up of separate pieces or gaps, like the one you might see in
a dashed
road line?
a) A straight line b) A thick line c) A broken line d) A diagonal line

35. In a picture where a red heart is drawn next to the word "love," what is the most likely
meaning of
the heart in this image?
a) The heart is simply a decoration with no meaning.
b) The heart symbolizes love or affection.
c) The heart is used to show the size of the object.
d) The heart represents the color red.

36. If you see a bright yellow sun in a drawing that represents a sunny day, how does the
color yellow
help convey meaning in the picture?
a) The yellow color makes the sun look boring.
b) The yellow color makes the sun look warm and bright, symbolizing happiness.
c) The yellow color makes the sun look sad.
d) The yellow color is used just for decoration without meaning.

37. Which of the following images shows a real animal?

a) A dragon flying in the sky
b) A tiger walking through the jungle
c) A unicorn running through a field
d) A mermaid swimming in the ocean

38. Which of the following images represents a non-fact (make-believe) scene?

a) A picture of a mountain with trees and clouds
b) A picture of a flying spaceship with aliens
c) A picture of a city street with cars and people
d) A picture of a beach with sand and ocean

39. What is the main purpose of a headline in a newspaper?

a) To make the article look colorful and bright.
b) To grab the reader’s attention and summarize the main idea.
 c) To describe every detail of the article.
d) To provide information on the author’s biography.

40. In an advertisement for a new toy, what is the purpose of using a slogan like "Fun for
Everyone!"?
a) To explain the toy’s price
b) To describe the toy in detail
c) To make the toy seem exciting and appealing
d) To show the toy’s size and shape

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