Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE
BIDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARCOS, ILOCOS NORTE
FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 5
Name:__________________________________________________________Score:____________
Direction: Read and analyze each item carefully. Write the letter of the best answer in the space
provided.
1. A triangle has three sides. What is the main idea of this sentence?
A. A triangle is round. C. A triangle has three sides.
B. A triangle is a square. D. A triangle has four corners.
2. The sun is the center of the solar system. All the planets, including Earth, revolve around it. The sun
provides light and heat, which make life on Earth possible. What is the main idea?
A. The sun is very hot. C. The planets revolve around the sun.
B. The Earth is one of the planets. D. The sun is the center of the solar system.
3. The Sun
What is the topic in this outline?
* Center of the solar system
*Provides light and heat A. The Sun C. The light
* Supports life on earth B. The life D. The Center
C. Life
4. Which part of an outline states the general point or overall message in a deductive organization?
A. conclusion B. main idea C. supporting details D. topic sentence
5. Which type of text is written to give reasons and details about how or why something happens?
A. advertisement B. explanation C. narrative D. news report
6. Which type of text is written to present factual information about recent events?
A. explanation B. letter C. narrative D. news report
7. Which author’s purpose is used when the writer provides facts and details about a topic?
A. describe B. entertain C. explain D. inform
8. Which author’s purpose is used when the writer gives vivid details to help the reader imagine
something?
A. describe B. entertain C. explain D. inform
9. Which author’s purpose is used when the writer tells how something works or why it happens?
A. describe B. entertain C. explain D. inform
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10. Which author’s purpose is used when the writer wants to make the reader laugh or enjoy the story?
A. describe B. entertain C. explain D. inform
11. Which kind of noun names a group of people, animals, or things?
A. abstract B. collective C. concrete D. proper
12. Which kind of noun refers to things that can be seen, touched, heard, smelled, or tasted?
A. abstract B. collective C. concrete D. proper
13. Which kind of verb connects the subject to a word that describes or identifies it, such as is or seems?
A. helping verb B. linking verb C. sense verb D. transitive verb
14. What do you call a fixed idea or general belief about a group of people based on their age or gender?
A. bias B. fact C. opinion D. stereotype
15. Which type of stereotype is used when an advertisement shows only young people as active and
energetic?
A. age stereotype C. gender stereotype
B. cultural stereotype D. socio-economic stereotype
16. After reading a story, how would you explain the relationship between the setting and the main
character’s actions?
A. The setting influences what the character does.
B. The setting is always more important than the plot.
C. The character’s actions are not related to the setting.
D. The character’s actions only happen in one location.
17. After reading the story, which sequence correctly shows the order of the events?
A. Arrange the events in any order you like.
B. Arrange the events based on how they happened in the text.
C. Arrange the events from the most exciting to the least exciting.
D. Arrange the events starting from the ending going backward without following the story order.
18. In the story, Athena gave her last piece of bread to a hungry child. What does this action show about
Athena?
A. She is wealthy. C. She is careless with food.
B. She is kind and generous. D. She dislikes eating bread.
19. After losing the contest, Edzel smiled and congratulated the winner. What can you infer about
Edzel’s character?
A. He is secretly upset. C. He does not care about contests.
B. He wants to quit competing. D. He is respectful and sportsmanlike.
20. Which statement is a fact?
A. Pizza tastes better than burgers.
B. Summer is the best season for vacations.
C. Reading every day can improve vocabulary skills.
D. Mystery books are more exciting than adventure books.
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21. Which statement is an opinion?
A. Water boils at 100°C at sea level.
B. Basketball is the most fun sport to play.
C. The heart pumps blood throughout the body.
D. The Cagayan River flows through the northern part of Luzon in the Philippines.
22. Which sentence correctly uses the future progressive tense of the verb to study?
A. She studies for her exam every night.
B. She is studying for her exam right now.
C. She was studying for her exam when I called.
D. She will be studying for her exam at 8 PM tonight.
23. Which sentence uses adjectives in the correct order?
A. I saw a large three metal silver box. C. I saw three large metal silver boxes.
B. I saw three large silver metal boxes. D. I saw metal silver three large boxes.
24. A beach resort poster shows bright colors, open space, and smiling people. What is its most likely
purpose?
A. invite vacationers C. advertise construction
B. explain fishing history D. warn about sea dangers
25. A charity poster has dark colors, crowded space, and a child looking at the viewer. What is its most
likely tone and purpose?
A. neutral; give historical info C. serious; encourage donations
B. cheerful; promote a festival D. excited; advertise a sports event
26. After reading the story The Lost Puppy, which of the following correctly matches a story grammar
element with its role in the text?
A. Characters – The problem is solved when the puppy is found.
B. Setting – The main character feels sad when the puppy runs away.
C. Problem – The puppy is missing, and the main character searches for it.
D. Resolution – The main character is introduced, and their hobbies are described.
27. Nathaniel hears strange music behind a hidden garden door. He is curious and brave. What will he
most likely do next?
A. Open the door. C. Ignore the door.
B. Call her friend D. Warn the neighbors.
28. Samantha’s shoes are muddy, and she is holding a wet umbrella. What can you conclude?
A. She was cleaning her room. C. She was swimming in the pool.
B. She was walking in the rain. D. She was cooking in the kitchen.
29. Sofia finds a treasure chest in her backyard. Which could really happen?
A. A dragon guards it. C. It disappears magically.
B. It grants three wishes. D. It has old coins and jewelry.
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30. A news article starts with “A powerful typhoon hit Manila yesterday, causing major floods.” The
next sentences give details about damage, rescue efforts, and safety tips. Which outline follows the
inverted pyramid?
A. Typhoon in Manila → Damage details → Rescue efforts → Safety tips
B. Damage details → Typhoon in Manila → Safety tips → Rescue efforts
C. Rescue efforts → Safety tips → Damage details → Typhoon in Manila
D. Safety tips → Typhoon in Manila → Rescue efforts → Damage details
31. Rio Ameryl’s teacher said she was a bookworm. Using context clues and analogy, what does
bookworm most likely mean?
A. A worm that eats paper. C. A person who writes books.
B. A worm that lives in books. D. A person who loves reading.
32. Jasslee is called a night owl because he stays up late reading. Like an owl is active at night, Jasslee is
active when?
A. afternoon B. early morning C. late at night D. midday
33. The word modernize comes from modern + -ize. What does the suffix -ize mean?
A. Able to be done. C. To make into or become.
B. Full of something. D. One who does something.
34. During her oral report, Alma wants to show she is confident. Which non-verbal cue should she use?
A. Play with her notes. C. Cross her arms and look at the floor.
B. Stand straight and make eye contact. D. Speak in a very soft voice while looking away.
35. Which sentence correctly uses a demonstrative pronoun as the subject?
A. This is my favorite book. C. Jayron and his friend went to the park.
B. I saw the book that you borrowed. D. The boy who is running is my brother.
36. “The soft song of the doves floated above the grove.” Which sound devices are used in this line?
A. alliteration and assonance C. onomatopoeia and consonance
B. assonance and consonance D. alliteration and onomatopoeia
37. Which sentence uses a linking verb correctly?
A. They built a sandcastle. C. She runs quickly to school.
B. He is a talented musician. D. We wrote a letter to our teacher.
38. Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement?
A. The group of students is preparing for the play.
B. The groups of students is preparing for the play.
C. The group of students are preparing for the play.
D. The groups of student was preparing for the play.
39. Which sentence uses the adverb of manner correctly to describe how the action is done?
A. He is beautifully a singer. C. She sings beautifully at the concert.
B. Beautifully she is at the concert. D. The beautifully sings she concert at.
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40. In a short film, you hear birds chirping, a narrator describing the scene, and two characters talking.
Which of the following lists the audio elements in the correct order they appear?
A. sound effects → recorded narration → dialogue
B. recorded narration → sound effects → dialogue
C. dialogue → sound effects → recorded narration
D. sound effects → dialogue → recorded narration
41. A poet uses the line “The sly snake slithered silently through the grass” to start a poem. Which
reason best explains why this sound device is effective?
A. It makes the poem longer.
B. It shows the poet knows many words.
C. It uses rhyme to make the poem funnier.
D. It repeats the “s” sound to create a smooth, snake-like feeling.
42. The line “The rain pattered and plopped on the rooftop” uses onomatopoeia. Which best explains
why this choice improves the poem?
A. It tells exactly how much rain fell.
B. It shows the poet can use difficult words.
C. It makes the poem shorter and easier to read.
D. It makes the reader imagine the sound of the rain.
43. The sentence “The classroom was a zoo” is a metaphor. Which best explains why the author used it?
A. To explain how zoos are organized.
B. To make the reader laugh at the teacher.
C. To show the classroom was loud and messy.
D. To describe the animals inside the classroom.
44. “The wind whispered through the trees” is personification. Why did the author use it?
A. to explain sound C. to tell about talking trees
B. to say the wind talks D. to make a calm, gentle mood
45. “Her smile was as bright as the sun” is a simile. Why did the author use it?
A. To explain sunlight
B. To tell how the sun shines
C. To say her smile gives light
D. To compare her smile’s warmth and brightness to the sun
46. Which sentence is the best original example of a compound-complex sentence?
A. I went to the park yesterday.
B. She cooked dinner while he set the table.
C. I like reading books, and I enjoy watching movies.
D. Because it was raining, we stayed indoors, and we played board games.
47. You are revising this sentence for your science report:
The plant did not grow well because the soil was bad.
Using a dictionary to find more precise words, which revised sentence is best?
A. The plant failed because it was bad.
B. The plant was bad because the soil was bad.
C. The plant did not grow because the soil was bad.
D. The plant failed to grow because the soil lacked nutrients.
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48. Which example best follows the features of a narrative text?
A. I mixed the flour, sugar, and butter to make cookies.
B. You should recycle to help protect the environment.
C. Cats are mammals with sharp claws and good night vision.
D. Last summer, I got lost in the forest, but my dog led me back home.
49. Look at a poster showing a dark background with a child looking directly at the viewer, surrounded
by muted colors and crowded space. Which analysis best explains the poster’s tone, purpose, and use
of visual elements?
A. The poster feels cheerful and bright; it aims to advertise a fun event using vibrant colors and
open space.
B. The poster feels confusing and busy; it aims to entertain by using many images and random
layouts.
C. The poster feels neutral and calm; it aims to provide historical facts with simple text and
minimal visuals.
D. The poster feels serious and somber; it aims to encourage donations by using dark colors and
close-up imagery to evoke empathy.
50. Which script best shows the use of different audio elements (dialogue, narration, music, sound
effects) in a multimedia presentation?
A. Please sit quietly. [Silence] The video will start soon.
B. This is a book. It has pages. [No sound effects or music].
C. “Run fast! [Sound of footsteps] Hurry! [Sound of wind] The race starts now! [Dialogue
only].”a
D. “Welcome! [Narration] Let’s explore the rainforest. [Music plays softly] Listen—[Sound of
birds chirping] Hello, I’m your guide! [Dialogue].”
Prepared by: Checked and Verified by:
FLOR N. MANGOBA JR. ROBINSON D. PICAT
Grade 5 Adviser Teacher III/SQAT Member
Noted by:
ANALIE F. NAVARRO
Head Teacher III/SQAT Chairperson
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE
BIDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARCOS, ILOCOS NORTE
FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 5
KEY TO CORRECTION
1. C 11. B 21. B 31. D 41. D
2. D 12. C 22. D 32. C 42. D
3. A 13. B 23. C 33. C 43. C
4. B 14. D 24. A 34. B 44. D
5. B 15. A 25. C 35. A 45. D
6. D 16. A 26. C 36. A 46. D
7. D 17. B 27. A 37. B 47. D
8. A 18. B 28. B 38. A 48. D
9. C 19. D 29. D 39. C 49. D
10. B 20. C 30. A 40. A 50. D
Prepared by:
JANICE D. ALIPIO
Adviser
Checked and verified by:
NERRZELLE JOYCE N. UBERITA JANICE D. ALIPIO HYACINTH P. BAYUDAN
Member-School Checking Committee Chairman – School Checking Committee Member-School Checking
Committee
Approved:
LOVELYN T. ABABAO
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Head Teacher III
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