ENGLISH 4

1st QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

SY 2024-2025

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the main idea of the story below?

"Anna loved to paint. Every day after school, she would grab her brushes and paint
beautiful landscapes. She dreamed of becoming a famous artist one day."
a) Anna loved painting landscapes.
b) Anna dreamed of being a famous artist.
c) Anna had many friends at school.
d) Anna was good at all her subjects.

2. Which point of view is being used in the sentence below?

"You should always look both ways before crossing the street."
a) First person
b) Second person
c) Third person (omniscient)
d) Third person (limited)

3. Which of the following events happened first in the story?

"Ben ran to catch the bus, but he missed it. He decided to walk to school. Along the
way, he met his friend Jenny, and they talked about their weekend plans.”
a) Ben walked to school.
b) Ben missed the bus.
c) Ben met his friend Jenny.
d) Ben talked about his weekend plans.

4. What type of plot is being used in this story?

"Lily went to the store to buy ingredients for a cake. She mixed the ingredients and put the
cake in the oven. After baking, she decorated the cake with icing and strawberries."
a) Flashback
b) Sequential
c) Circular
d) Parallel

5. Which sentence contains an example of onomatopoeia?

a) The clock ticked loudly on the wall.
b) The leaves were green and shiny.
c) The sun was setting in the distance.
d) The birds flew across the sky.

6. What is the setting of the story below?

"The classroom was quiet, with only the sound of pencils scratching on paper. Outside,
the sun was shining, and the birds were singing."
a) A busy street
b) A classroom
c) A garden
d) A playground

7. Based on the story, what is most likely to happen next?

"Sarah could see dark clouds gathering in the sky. She felt the first drop of rain hit her
cheek and quickly ran for cover."
a) Sarah will continue walking.
b) It will start raining heavily.
c) The sun will come out.
d) Sarah will sit down to rest.
8. What can you conclude from the following story?
"Tommy studied hard for his test. When he got his results, he was very happy."
a) Tommy failed the test.
b) Tommy didn’t care about the test.
c) Tommy did well on the test.
d) Tommy was late for the test.

9. Which sentence best summarizes the story?

"Maya went to the zoo with her family. They saw many animals, including lions, tigers,
and elephants. Maya was especially excited to see the giraffes."
a) Maya saw many animals at the zoo.
b) Maya's favorite animals were the lions.
c) Maya went to the zoo with her friends.
d) Maya didn't enjoy the trip to the zoo.

10. Which of the following is an example of fantasy?

a) A boy who finds a magic sword
b) A girl who reads a book
c) A cat that climbs a tree
d) A dog that barks at the moon

11. How does the story element of "friendship" in the story relate to your own life?
"In the story, Alex and Ben had an argument, but they apologized and remained best
friends."
a) I’ve never argued with a friend.
b) I can relate because I also argue and make up with my friends.
c) I never apologize to anyone.
d) I don’t have any friends.

12. What genre best fits the story below?

"A young wizard goes on a quest to find a powerful stone that can save his village from
a terrible curse."
a) Mystery
b) Fantasy
c) Historical fiction
d) Science fiction

13. What is the main idea of the paragraph below?

"Elephants are the largest land animals. They can weigh up to 6,000 kilograms. These
gentle giants use their trunks for many tasks, such as picking up objects, drinking water, and
even greeting each other."
a) Elephants are gentle animals.
b) Elephants use their trunks for many tasks.
c) Elephants are the largest land animals.
d) Elephants can weigh up to 6,000 kilograms.

14. What type of text is the following paragraph?

"The classroom had 20 desks. Each desk had a chair. The teacher's table was at the
front of the room. There was a large chalkboard on the wall, and a bookshelf filled with books
in the corner."
a) Cause and effect
b) Problem and solution
c) Enumeration-description
d) Compare and contrast

15. What is the author's purpose in the passage below?

"In this article, I will explain the steps you need to follow to grow your own vegetable
garden. First, you need to prepare the soil by digging and removing weeds. Next, plant the
seeds at the right depth. Finally, water the plants regularly and give them plenty of sunlight."
 a) To entertain
b) To inform, explain, describe
c) To persuade
d) To express feelings

16. Based on the information in the text, what can you conclude?
"Dogs are loyal and protective animals. Many people choose them as pets because they
are friendly and enjoy human company. In return, dogs often guard their owners and their
homes."
a) Dogs do not like being around people.
b) People do not like keeping dogs as pets.
c) Dogs are often chosen as pets because of their loyalty.
d) Dogs are not good at protecting homes.

17. Which sentence best summarizes the paragraph below?

"Rainforests are home to a wide variety of animals and plants. They provide shelter and
food for creatures like jaguars, monkeys, and parrots. Rainforests are also important for
humans because they produce oxygen and help control the Earth's climate."
a) Rainforests provide shelter to jaguars and monkeys.
b) Rainforests are important for animals and humans.
c) Rainforests produce oxygen.
d) Rainforests are found in tropical areas.

18. What does the word "happy" mean in the sentence below?
"Sally was thrilled when she received her birthday gift. She had a big smile on her face
all day."
a) Sad
b) Angry
c) Excited
d) Nervous

19. Which word is the antonym of "cold" in the sentence below?

"The soup was cold, but after heating it, it became __."
a) Warm
b) Frozen
c) Chilly
d) Icy
20. What is the root word of "unhappily"?
a) Un-
b) Happy
c) -ly
d) Happily

21. What does the prefix "dis-" mean in the word "disagree"?
a) Without
b) Not
c) Over
d) Again

22. Which of the following words is a compound word?

a) Sunflower
b) Quickly
c) Fearless
d) Colorful

23. Which sentence has an informal tone?

a) "I would like to formally invite you to the school's annual event."
b) "Hey, can you come over to my place later?"
c) "The meeting will commence at 3:00 PM sharp."
d) "It is highly recommended that you finish your homework before the deadline."
24. Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?
a) The dogs runs around the yard.
b) The dog runs around the yard.
c) The dogs is running around the yard.
d) The dog are running around the yard.

25. Choose the correct sentence using a mass noun.

a) The milks is in the fridge.
b) I bought three bags of rice.
c) There are five chairs in the room.
d) The water in the glass is cold.

26. Which sentence correctly uses a personal pronoun as the subject?

a) Her are going to the store.
b) She is going to the store.
c) They is going to the store.
d) Him is going to the store.

27. Which of the following sentences contains an action verb?

a) The girl jumped over the fence.
b) The book is on the table.
c) The flowers smell good.
d) The car was blue.

28. Choose the sentence written in simple past tense.

a) I am reading a book.
b) She will visit her grandparents tomorrow.
c) They walked to school yesterday.
d) He plays soccer every weekend.

29. Which sentence is in future tense?

a) They walked to the park.
b) She will bake a cake tomorrow.
c) He is eating lunch.
d) I play tennis on weekends.

30. Which sentence is written in active voice?

a) The letter was written by John.
b) John wrote the letter.
c) The cake was eaten by the children.
d) The homework was done by Sarah.

31. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a descriptive adjective.

a) The car is driving fast.
b) The fluffy cat slept on the couch.
c) He ran quickly.
d) She sings loudly.

32. Which of the following is a complex sentence?

a) I like ice cream.
b) She went to the store and bought milk.
c) Although it was raining, we still went to the park.
d) The sun is shining.

33. Identify the sentence that is written in passive voice.

a) The teacher gave the students their homework.
 b) The homework was given to the students by the teacher.
c) The students finished their homework quickly.
d) The students are doing their homework.

34. Which sentence would make a good introduction for a paragraph about taking care of
pets?
a) My dog loves to play with his toys.
b) Taking care of pets is important because it keeps them healthy and happy.
c) First, give your pet food every day.
d) Finally, make sure to take your pet to the vet regularly.

35. Which sentence is the best example of a conclusion for a friendly letter inviting a friend to
your party?
a) I hope you can come to my party!
b) My party will start at 3:00 PM.
c) I’m really excited to see you.
d) I need to go shopping for party supplies.

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

a) Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle.
b) The ingredients you need are sugar, flour, eggs, and butter. First, mix the sugar and
butter together.
c) I went to the beach and played in the sand.
d) My cat is very fluffy and loves to sleep all day.
37. Which type of letter would you write to thank your friend for a birthday gift?
a) An excuse letter
b) An invitation letter
c) A gratitude letter
d) A friendly reminder letter

38. Which gesture could help you show that you are asking a question?
a) Nodding your head
b) Crossing your arms
c) Raising your hand
d) Shaking your head

39. Which of the following is an image of something that is make-believe?

a) A dragon flying in the sky
b) A cat sleeping on a couch
c) A tree with green leaves
d) A child reading a book

40. Which of the following is an example of a multimedia element used in a poster?

a) A headline saying "Join us for Earth Day!"
b) A picture of a tree
c) A paragraph explaining how to recycle
d) A sentence that describes the importance of water conservation
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ANSWER KEY

1. a) Anna loved painting landscapes.

2. b) Second person
3. b) Ben missed the bus.
4. b) Sequential
5. a) The clock ticked loudly on the wall.
6. b) A classroom
7. b) It will start raining heavily.
8. c) Tommy did well on the test.
9. a) Maya saw many animals at the zoo.
10. a) A boy who finds a magic sword
11. b) I can relate because I also argue and make up with my friends.
12. b) Fantasy
13. c) Elephants are the largest land animals.
14. c) Enumeration-description
15. b) To inform, explain, describe
16. c) Dogs are often chosen as pets because of their loyalty.
17. b) Rainforests are important for animals and humans.
18. c) Excited
19. a) Warm
20. b) Happy
21. b) Not
22. a) Sunflower
23. b) "Hey, can you come over to my place later?"
24. b) The dog runs around the yard.
25. d) The water in the glass is cold.
26. b) She is going to the store.
27. a) The girl jumped over the fence.
28. c) They walked to school yesterday.
29. b) She will bake a cake tomorrow.
30. b) John wrote the letter.
31. b) The fluffy cat slept on the couch.
32. c) Although it was raining, we still went to the park.
33. b) The homework was given to the students by the teacher.
34. b) Taking care of pets is important because it keeps them healthy and happy.
35. a) I hope you can come to my party!
36. b) The ingredients you need are sugar, flour, eggs, and butter. First, mix the sugar and
butter together.
37. c) A gratitude letter
38. c) Raising your hand
39. a) A dragon flying in the sky
40. b) A picture of a tree