Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
MIMAROPA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF ORIENTAL MINDORO
VICTORIA DICTRICT
ALIALY-ROLDAN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST
ENGLISH-GRADE 6
A. Directions: Read and analyze the informational texts. Answer the questions about them. Shade the
letter of the best answer in your answer sheet.
José Rizal's Early Life
1848 – José Rizal’s mom, Teodora Morales Alonso-Realonda y Quintos, and dad, Francisco Rizal-Mercado
y Alejandra, marry on June 28th.
1861 – On June 19th José Rizal is born to become the seventh child born to his parents. Three days later
Rizal was christened with the name Jose Protasio Rizal-Mercado y Alonso-Realonda.
1870 – José begins school under the instruction of Justiniano Aquin Cruz at just nine years of age.
1871 – José continues his education under the instruction of Lucas Padua.
1872 – Rizal is examined by those in charge of college entrance to St. Tomas University in Manila; he enters
the school system as a scholar.
1875 – Riza l enters the Ateneo as a boarder at just 14 years of age
1. What is the purpose of the writer in writing the text.
A. to entertain
B. to inform
C. to persuade
D. to explain
2. What type of information text is it?
A. cause and effect B. enumeration
C. problem and solution
D. time-order
3. What helps you determine its type?
A. The reason and result presented
B. The chronological year presented
C. The problem and solution presented
D. The similarities and differences presented
She unpacked her suitcase – her hairbrush and toothbrush, her bathrobe and slippers, her jeans and shorts,
dresses and blouses, socks and sneakers, iPod and computer, books, and papers- as if she would be staying
forever.
4. What purpose does the text have?
A. to entertain
B. to inform
C. to narrate
D. to persuade
5. What type of information text is it?
A. Cause and effect
B enumeration
C. problem and solution D. time-order
6. What helps you determine its type?
A. The list of items presented.
C. The problem and solution presented.
B. The chronological year presented.
D. The similarities and differences presented.
Chemical and Physical Changes
All matter, all things can be changed in two ways: chemically and physically. Both chemical and physical
changes affect the state of matter. Physical changes are those that do not change the make-up or identity of the
matter. For example, clay will bend or flatten if squeezed, but it will still be clay. Changing the shape of clay is a
physical change and does not change the matter’s identity. Chemical changes turn the matter into a new kind of
matter with different properties. For example, when paper is burnt, it becomes ash and will never be paper again.
The difference between them is that physical changes are temporary or only last for a little while, and chemical
changes are permanent, which means they last forever. Physical and chemical changes both affect the state of
matter.
7. What kind of informational text is it?
A. comparison and contrast
B. enumeration
C. problem and solution
D. time-order
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8. How will you describe the text?
A. It presents similarities and differences.
B. It presents problem and solution.
C. It presents order of events.
D. It presents list of items.
Many people think that they can get sick by going into cold weather improperly dressed; however, illnesses
are not caused by temperature- they are caused by germs. So, while shivering outside in the cold probably
won’t strengthen your immune system, you’re more likely to contract an illness indoors because you will have
a greater exposure to germs.
9. What does the text present?
A. It presents similarities and differences.
B. It presents problem and solution.
C. It presents reasons and results.
D. It presents list of items.
10. What type of informational text is it?
A. cause and effect
B. enumeration
C. problem and solution
D. time-order
Students are not allowed to chew gum in my class. While some students think that I am just being
mean, there are many good reasons for this rule. First, some irresponsible students make messes with their
gum. They may leave it on the bottoms of desks, drop it on the floor, or put it on other people’s property.
Another reason why I don’t allow students to chew gum is because it is a distraction. When they are allowed
to chew gum, students are more worried about having it, popping it, chewing it, and snapping it then they are
in listening, writing, reading, and learning. This is why, I don’t allow students to chew gum in my class.
11. What is the problem of allowing students to chew gum in class?
A. Irresponsible students may put it on other’s property. C. They throw it in the garbage bin.
B. Responsible students make messes.
D. It distracts attention.
12. How does the teacher solve the problem?
A. She allows students to bring chewing gum.
B. She gives chewing gums to students
C. She prohibits to chew gum in class.
D. She sends them to the guidance office.
13. What do you think is the result of the teacher’s decision not to allow students chew gum in class?
A. Students become more disciplined.
C. Students become more responsible.
B. Students become more focused.
D. All of the above.
14. What type of informational text is it?
A. cause and effect
B. enumeration
C. problem and solution
D. time-order
Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin,
but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also
contain more acid than apples, but both fruits are delicious.
15. What are presented about apples and oranges?
A. their benefits B. their similarities and differences
16. What type of informational text is it?
B. comparison and contrast B. enumeration
C. their side effects
C. problem and solution
D. their origin
D. time-order
Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming
rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the
preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to
Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to
preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.
17. What does the text talk about?
A. the characteristics of tigers
B. the habitat of tigers
C. the problem and solutions concerning tigers
D. the origin of tigers
18. The above text is an example of _______________________
A. cause and effect
B. enumeration
C. problem and solution
D. time-order
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19. “Start losing weight now by trying Herbal Slimming tea. Which evaluative word implies bias?
A. start
B. weight
C. slimming
D. tea
20. Which are the evaluative words that imply bias in the statement?
“Try this new and improved Colgate to whiten your teeth.”
A. try this
B. new and improved C. Colgate
D. whiten your teeth
21. “Try the new advanced Perla detergent.” The evaluative words that imply bias are ______.
A. new advanced B. try the new
C. Perla detergent D. advanced Perla
22. If you want to promote your home-made hotdog, which will be your propaganda statement?
A. so tender and juicy
C. no nutrient value
B. very expensive and neatly packed
D. lack of taste and flavoring
23. Which of the following best describes the name calling propaganda technique?
A. praising the product using positive words.
B. encouraging people to join because “everyone else does”
C. using negative words to make the audience dislike the person/ product.
D. using the testimony of a well-known personality.
24. A commercial for beauty soap says, “Dahil deserve ng lahat ng kababaihan ang the best, walang
makakapantay sa kinis at kaputiang dulot ng Silka Papaya soap.” Which propaganda technique is
used?
A.name calling
B. plain folk
C. card stacking
D. glittering generality
25. In a well-known commercial of Ritemed, Susan Roces promotes its medicine by saying, “I only use
what is the best, practical and tested”. What propaganda technique id used?
A.transfer
B. testimonial
C. bandwagon
D. plain folk
26. A rice commercial shows an ordinary family happily eating together and saying, “Masarap dahil
galing sa sarili nating ani”. Which propaganda device id shown?
A.transfer
B. testimonial
C. bandwagon
D. plain folk
27. A political advertisement only mentioned the popular projects and good deeds of a candidate but
avoided to disclose the negative issues linked to him. Which propaganda device is shown from the
situation?
A.
transfer
B. testimonial
C. card stacking
D. plain folk
28. A fast-food commercial uses the Philippine flag and plays the national anthem as background to
make people feel proud while showing their burger and fries. Which propaganda device is used?
A.
transfer
B. testimonial
C. card stacking
D. plain folk
29. A commercial says “Lahat ng Kabataan ngayon ay naka-Tiktik Phone! Halika, bili na!”. As a wise
costumer, what should you do?
A. Buy the phone immediately.
B. Check if the phone really fits your need and budget.
C. Believe the advertisement because many are already buying it.
D. Ignore all the advertisement.
30. A detergent brand attacks another, saying, “Puro chalk ang laman kaya hindi makaalis ng dumi’t
mantsa. Dito ka na sa magaling pumuksa ng dumi’t mantsa.” As a keen listener, what should be your
reaction?
A. Believe the advertisement right away.
B. Compare and test both products before deciding.
C. Avoid using both detergents.
D. Interview your friends about the products.
Directions: Read and choose the letter of the evaluative word choice used by the speakers which imply
biases and propaganda devices.
31. I am Daniel Padilla. I say No to Drugs.
A
B
C
D
32. Do you wish to have a fair skin? Try the product that White People choose.
A
B
C
D
33 “Better buy this product at half the price before time runs out!”
A
B
c
d
34. Choose the medicine that cares. Choose Biogesic. This is John Lloyd. Ingat!
A
B
C
D
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35. Liza searched the definition of “verb” online and the video about it automatically popped up. She
enjoyed watching its animated presentation. Yet, to further understand, she also used Webster
dictionary in the library. Using the statement, what is the difference of using both sources of
information?
A.Contents of both materials are being taught in English.
B. Contents of both materials have the definition of a verb.
C. Both materials are presented thoroughly with examples and pictures.
D. Online sources presented the information animatedly while the other is in printed texts.
36. If you compare printed dictionary and the online one which will be your statement?
A. online dictionary is efficient to use like the printed one.
B. online dictionary is more efficient to use than the printed one.
C. printed dictionary can be used anytime unlike the online dictionary.
D. printed dictionary offers several uses at once unlike the online dictionary.
37. Noli Me Tangere is a popular printed book which has movie teleserye entitled “Maria Clara at
Ibarra”. What is the contrasting aspect that you can give between the two?
A. Each scene in the printed book is more detailed than the movie.
B. Material viewed is more appealing and interesting than the printed book.
C. Printed book opens wide range of imagination compared to material viewed.
D. Printed book offers limited experiences and imagination compared to material viewed.
38. Rianne heard different news about the two-time gymnast champion Carlos Yulo. His courage,
dedication and perseverance were the keys towards the attainment of his dream. She also read several
articles about him in the different newspapers. What do you think is the similarity between her sources
of information?
A. Broadcast media covers a wider range of information.
B. Both tackled significant information about the achievement of Carlos Yulo
C. Broadcast media presentations are livelier than the presentation of printed sources.
D. Printed sources provided more detailed information compared to broadcast media.
39. Leslie uses both information she gathered from internet and books in the library to come up with
significant research about the reasons of tardiness and failure of the pupils in school. Both sources play
significant role in creating her paper. Using this statement, how do you compare the two sources of
information.
A. They both have entertainment purposes and news source as well.
B. Online source offers more valuable information than printed sources.
C. They both provide valuable information that can be used for research.
D. Online sources examine and interpret more closely the printed materials viewed.
40. Create a comparison between materials viewed and broadcast.
A. They both have entertainment purposes and news source as well.
B. Broadcast offers more valuable information than materials viewed.
C. They both provide valuable information that can inform and educate people.
D. Broadcast examine and interpret more closely the news than material viewed.
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SECOND QUARTERLY TEST IN ENGLISH 6
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Objectives
No. of
Days
Taught
%
6
Item
Placement
R
Level of Thinking
U
Ap
An
E
15%
2, 5
1,4
4
10%
10
7
4
10%
14
11, 12
Identify the purpose, key structural and
language features of various types of
informational /factual text
4
10%
16
15, 17
18
Recognize evaluative word choices to
detect biases and propaganda devices
used by speakers.
8
20%
31, 32,
33, 34
19,
20,
21
22
19-22
31-34
Recognize the propaganda devices
used by speakers.
Focus: (name-calling, glittering
generality, transfer device, testimonial,
plain-folk device, card tactics,
bandwagon)
8
20%
23, 24
27,
28,
29, 30
23-30
3
7.5%
35
38, 39
36, 37,
40
35-40
40
100%
6
15
7
40
Identify the purpose, key structural and
language features of various types of
informational /factual text
Focus: Enumeration and Time-order
Identify the purpose, key structural and
language features of various types of
informational /factual text
Focus: Comparison and contrast, cause
and effect
Identify the purpose, key structural and
language features of various types of
informational /factual text
Focus: Problem and solution
Compare and contrast content of
materials viewed to other sources of
information (print, online and
broadcast)
TOTAL
3, 6
1-6
9
8
13
25, 26
5
C
7-10
11-14
7
15-18
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SECOND PERIODICAL TEST
ANSWER KEY
1. B
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. A
11. A
12. C
13. D
14. C
15. B
16. A
17. C
18. C
19. C
20. B
21. A
22. A
23. C
24. D
25. B
26. D
27. C
28. A
29. B
30. B
31. B
32. D
33. C
34. D
35. D
36. A
37. B
38. B
39. C
40. C
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