TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

Third Periodic Test (English 6)

S.Y 2017 - 2018
NO.
OBJECTIVES OF % ITEM
ITEMS PLACEMENT
I. LISTENING COMPREHENSION
1. Note significant details 3 6 1-3
2.Detect biases and propaganda devices used by speakers 2 4 4-5
II. READING COMPREHENSION
1. Distinguish text-types according to purpose and language 8
4 6-9
features (enumeration)
2. Distinguish text-types according to purpose and language 8
4 10-13
features (time order, sequence, recounts, process)
3. Distinguish text-types according to purpose and language
5 10 14-18
features (comparison and contrast)
III. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
1. Clarify meaning of words using dictionaries, thesaurus 2 4 19-20
2. Infer meaning of borrowed words using context clues, 1 2
21
affixes and roots and other strategies
3. Infer meaning of borrowed words using roots 2 4 22-23
4. Infer meaning of borrowed words using prefix 2 4 24-25
5. Infer meaning of borrowed words using suffix 2 4 26-27
6. Infer meaning of content specific terms using context clues, 2 4 28-29
affixes and roots and other strategies
7. Inferring the meaning of words using antonyms and 2 4 30-31
synonyms
IV. GRAMMAR
1. Use a particular kind of sentence for a specific purpose 2 4 32-33
and audience (asking permission)
2. Use a particular kind of sentence for a specific purpose 2 4 34-35
and audience (making request)
3. Use a particular kind of sentence for a specific purpose 2 4 36-37
and audience (following and giving directions)
4. Use a particular kind of sentence for a specific purpose 3 6 38-40
and audience (expressing opinions/ emotions)
V. STUDY STRATEGY RESEARCH
1. Organize information from secondary sources in
preparation for writing, reporting and similar academic 5 10 41-45
tasks in collaboration with others
VI. WRITING COMPREHENSION
2. Revise writing for clarity (correct spelling, appropriate
5 10 46-50
punctuation marks, transition signal words)
TOTAL 50 100%

Prepared by:

GEMADETTE M. ROLLOQUE
Master Teacher I
NOTED:

OSCAR V. MANALO
Head Teacher II
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
Division of Marinduque
District of Buenavista
YOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Yook

THIRD PERIODIC TEST IN ENGLISH 6

S.Y. 2017-2018

Name: _____________________________________________ Date: _________________Score: ___________

School: ____________________________________________ Teacher: ______________ Rating: __________

I. LISTENING COMPREHENSION
A. Directions: Listen to the selection that the teacher will read. Then, answer the questions that will follow
by writing the correct answer on the blank provided.

___________ 1. Who wanted to help in producing foodcrops?

A. Grade Five pupils C. community helpers
B. Grade Six pupils D. farmers and vendors
___________ 2. What kind of crops are patola, tomatoes, sayote and squash according to the selection?
A. fruits B. fruit vegetables
C. vegetables. D. flowering plants
___________ 3. What kind of devices did the Grade Six class make?
A. slogan B. poster C. announcement D. advertisement
___________ 4. Which among the sentences below shows biases as being told by the speaker?
A. Grade Six pupils who belong to well-off family will water the vegetables while pupils who
have ordinary lifestyle will dig the soil since they are used of doing it.
B. Grade Six pupils are grouped into three and each group had given task in preparing the
vegetable plots.
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
___________5. What kind of propaganda is shown below?

A. transfer C. bandwagon
B. testimonial D. card stacking

II. READING COMPREHENSION

A. Directions: Read the selection below. Then answer the questions that will follow.

HOW TO PREPARE TOMATO CATSUP

Select some ripe tomatoes. Wash them thoroughly. Cut them crosswise into halves. Then
separate the pulp from the seeds. Cook the pulp in an enameled kettle, stirring it occasionally until the thin
peelings separate and roll up. Remove the pulp from the fire. Pass the pulp through a wire strainer and get
the juice. Mix the juice with the pulp. Add some vinegar. Put onion juice, powdered cinnamon, pepper,
cloves of garlic and spices in a small cloth bag and dip it into mixture. Cook the mixture until it is thick.
Take out the bag of spices. Bottle the cooked pulp and seal.
__________6. What kind of text is the selection above?
A. informational text C. literary text
B. procedural text D. expository text

7-9. Directions: Enumerate three main ingredients used in making tomato catsup.

7.____________________________
8. ____________________________
9. ____________________________

10-13. Directions: Sequence the sentences below according to its correct order. Write numbers 1-4.

__________10. Remove the pulp from the fire

__________11. Bottle the cooked pulp and seal.
__________12. Add some vinegar.
__________13. Select some ripe tomatoes.

14- 18. Directions: Compare and contrast the two subjects in the selection below using a Venn Diagram.

LUNETA AND MANILA BAY

Do you know that Manila Bay has the finest harbor in the Philippines? It is also famous
for its beautiful sunset. Tourists observe that Manila Bay has one of the most glowing sunsets in the world.
Roxas Boulevard, formerly Dewey Boulevard, runs along the shores of Manila Bay. There are many beautiful
buildings along the street, mostly hotel and restaurants. Luneta, a big park with fountains and ornamental
plants, faces the bay. People can be seen strolling daily and enjoying the cool breeze from the bay. On
Sundays, people go to the Luneta to listen to band concerts and to view performances at the open theater.

VENN DIAGRAM

Manila Bay
Luneta
Manila Bay
14. _____________________ and Luneta 15. _____________________

__________________________ 18. _____________________ ________________________

__________________________ _________________________ ________________________

16. ______________________ _________________________ 17. _______________________

__________________________ ______________________ _________________________

__________________________ _____________ ________________________

________________________ ______________________
III. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT/GRAMMAR

A. Directions: Read the following sentences. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

________19. The boastful child shows off the money he collected from his ninongs and ninangs.
A. shy C. humble
B. naughty D. overly confident
________20. The carabao rooted through the ground to find fresh grass. What is the meaning of rooted?
A. dig C. jump
B. walk D. tree stumps
________21. Teddy attends __________ session twice a week for his physical and mental being.
A. Ninja C. yoga
B. Tycoon D. bungalow
________22. All the books that Hazel looks for in the library are unavailable. What is the rootword of the
word unavailable?
A. avail C. ailable
B. unavail D. vaila
________23. What is the meaning of the rootword in item number 12?
A. line of approach C. to make use of
B. to help in a thing D. to be of service
________24. Mr. Orbe uses _____phone in the flag ceremony when the current is unavailable. What prefix
should we use to complete the underline word?
A. manu- C. anti-
B. mega- D. ante-
________25. Robert received an anti-rabies vaccine twice after he was bitten by a dog. What is the meaning of
the underlined word?
A. against rabies C. just the same as rabies
B.million of rabies D. position in front of a rabies
________26. Jerome felt hope_____ when he saw his friend Jenn Jenn for a rescue.
A. –ful C. –less
B. –tion D. -ment
_______27. Gerald was admired by many when he did a heroic action when he rescued the dog. What does
heroic mean?
A. a fake hero C. a true hero
B. a national hero D. acted like a hero
_______28. Antony’s parents were so disappointed when they received his card. How do Antony’s parents
feel about his performance?
A. proud C. lucky
B. happy D. fail in expectation
_______29. Roland and his grandparents stayed in the veranda every afternoon to receive fresh and cool air.
What part of the house is the veranda?
A. kitchen C. terrace
B. bedroom D. receiving area
_______30. “Welcome to our humble abode,” Fiona told her classmates as they come in her 12th birthday
celebration. What word is synonym with the word abode?
A. home C. park
B. school D. hospital
_______31. Wenziel is one of my smart pupils. She always participates in class and can answer most of the
teachers’ question. What is the antonym of the word smart?
A. intelligent C. stupid
B. industrious D. playful
_______ 32. Which of the following sentences below is asking for permission?
A. Please give me a piece of paper.
B. You can have everything you want.
C. I will attend my classmates party tonight.
D. Can I get a piece of chocolate from the table?
_______ 33. Encircle the word that signals asking permission in the sentence below.
“ Everyone, may I have your attention, please.”
_______34. “Please pass the buko salad, Crisa May”, asks Shanadine. What kind of sentence is this?
A. asking permission C. asking question
B. making request D. making a stand
________35. Via said, “Please water the plants, Jerald.”
A. Via asks Jerald to water the plants.
B. Via told Jerald to water the plants.
C. Via asks Jerald to please water the plants.
D. Via told Jerald to please water the plants.
________36. Mr. Rolloque said, “Ronnel, clean the room after the class hours.” Change the sentence into reported
command.
A. Mr. Rolloque tells Ronnel to clean the room after the class hours.
B. Mr. Rolloque asks Ronnel to clean the room after the class hours.
C. Mr. Rolloque asked Ronnel to clean the room after the class hours.
D. Mr. Rolloque ordered Ronnel to clean the room after the class hours.
________37. Mrs. Ramirez told the children to buy food quietly.
A. Mrs. Ramirez said, “Children, buy food quietly”.
B. Mrs. Ramirez said, “Children, please buy food quietly”.
C. Mrs. Ramirez ordered, “Children, buy food quietly”.
D. Mrs. Ramirez told, “Children, buy food quietly”.
________38. Which among the following sentences below expresses opinion?
A. Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean in the world.
B. Her dress compliments with her skin color.
C. The Grade Six classes have 46 pupils.
D. Philippines has 7,107 islands.
________39. “I think Sheryl’s work of art will get the audience attention because of its color and texture”,
A. attention C. think
B. audience D. art
_________40. “Yippee!!! I got the highest grade in English”, Godwin screamed. Godwin is _____________.
A. happy C. sad
B. astonish D. grieving

IV. WRITING :
A. Directions: Make an announcement using the information below. (5 points)

The English Club plans to hold a Declamation Contest for interested Grades Six pupils in the
National Reading Month Celebration on November 25,2018 at Yook Elementary School all-purpose
hall.

____________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________
B. Directions: Revise the selection below for clarity. Check if there are misspelled words, unappropriate
punctuation marks, wrong use of transition signal words, etc.. (5 points)

there are different steps in solving a story problem. Read the problem carefully to determine what is
given and what is asked. If necessary, draw a diagram to picture the hole situation better Now determine the
process or operation applicable. Then, solve and check your work.

_________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Godbless 

Reading for English 6 Third Periodic Test S.Y. 2017-2018

HELP PRODUCE FOOD

The Grade Six pupils wanted to help in food production. One of their slogan was “Plant
in order to live”. Another slogan was “Plant more foodcrops”. Each of the boys cultivated home gardens in his
backyard. All the boys planted vegetables that are easy to grow. They planted fruit vegetables like patola, squash,
eggplants, ‘sayote” and tomatoes. Now they are looking forward to the day when they will harvest the vegetables
from their home gardens. Their products will help increase our food supply.

Reading for English 6 Third Periodic Test S.Y. 2017-2018

HELP PRODUCE FOOD

The Grade Six pupils wanted to help in food production. One of their slogan was “Plant
in order to live”. Another slogan was “Plant more foodcrops”. Each of the boys cultivated home gardens in his
backyard. All the boys planted vegetables that are easy to grow. They planted fruit vegetables like patola, squash,
eggplants, ‘sayote” and tomatoes. Now they are looking forward to the day when they will harvest the vegetables
from their home gardens. Their products will help increase our food supply.

Reading for English 6 Third Periodic Test S.Y. 2017-2018

HELP PRODUCE FOOD

The Grade Six pupils wanted to help in food production. One of their slogan was “Plant
in order to live”. Another slogan was “Plant more foodcrops”. Each of the boys cultivated home gardens in his
backyard. All the boys planted vegetables that are easy to grow. They planted fruit vegetables like patola, squash,
eggplants, ‘sayote” and tomatoes. Now they are looking forward to the day when they will harvest the vegetables
from their home gardens. Their products will help increase our food supply.

Reading for English 6 Third Periodic Test S.Y. 2017-2018

HELP PRODUCE FOOD

The Grade Six pupils wanted to help in food production. One of their slogan was “Plant
in order to live”. Another slogan was “Plant more foodcrops”. Each of the boys cultivated home gardens in his
backyard. All the boys planted vegetables that are easy to grow. They planted fruit vegetables like patola, squash,
eggplants, ‘sayote” and tomatoes. Now they are looking forward to the day when they will harvest the vegetables
from their home gardens. Their products will help increase our food supply.