Contributor: MR. ALEX P.

BOLIVAR
FOURTH QUARTER REVIEWER IN ENGLISH 5
Direction: Read each question carefully. See Answer Key on the last page

1. I am alone in the house when I heard a strange noise outside. What is the appropriate facial expression to be used
in this sentence?
a. b. c. d.

2. Which of the following statement – facial expression pairs is correct?

a. The naughty boy who lives nearby got my toy car. Happy
b. Their mother died because of sickness. Sad
c. Ilyn is watching Shake, Rattle and Roll series alone. Angry
d. The poor farmer won the jackpot in lottery. Disappointed

3. What is the most common connotation of dove?

a. love b. peace c. freedom d. war

4. The following are connotative meanings of the word sun except _____________________
a. blessing b. hope c. beginning d. star

5. Which of the following sentences shows connotation of the word snake?

a. Alex saw a big snake in the backyard.
b. Do not come near a snake because it is dangerous.
c. She is a snake, she betrayed her friends.
d. There are big snakes in the zoo.

6. The following are denotative meanings of the word short except ___________________
a. lacking b. little c. tiny d. low

7. Which of the given sentences uses denotation of the word cool?

a. I like your jacket. It is so cool. c. The weather is very cool.
b. John is still cool even when his friends tease him. d. Ainnah looks cool while playing the guitar.

8. What is the denotative meaning of roller coaster?

a. life’s ups and downs b. twists and turns c. challenges d. a ride in an amusement park

For items 9-10: Text Types – Enumeration

Purifying Drinking Water
There are different ways of purifying water for drinking purposes. Distillation is one. Distilled water
is made by evaporating and then condensing the water vapor from the boiling water. Bacteria are removed
by passing water through a filter. Adding chemicals to the water also makes it pure. But the best way of
purifying water at home is by boiling it. When water is boiled, the bacteria in it are surely killed.

9. How many ways are stated in the paragraph to purify drinking water?
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5

10. Based from the given paragraph, how can you tell that a particular text type is an enumeration?
a. It provides list. c. It makes clear how or why things work or happen.
b. It tells a story. d. It details the characteristic features of a person or thing.

For items 11-12: Text Types – Time Order

A butterfly starts life as a very small, round, oval or cylindrical egg. The egg hatches, the
11. What is the third event stated in the given short paragraph?
larva will start his work and eat the leaf they were born onto. They form themselves into a pupa. The pupa
a. The egg hatches, the larva will start his work and eat the leaf they were born onto.
will turn into an adult butterfly.
b. The pupa will turn into a an adult butterfly
c. A butterfly starts life as a very small, round, oval or cylindrical egg.
d. They form themselves into a pupa.

12. What is the best title for this time order text type?
a. The Life Cycle of a Butterfly c. The Larva that Eats the Leaf
b. The Cylindrical Egg of a Butterfly d. The Adult Butterfly
13. Elaine did not study her lessons ________ she got low score in their quiz. What is correct conjunction to be used
to complete the compound sentence showing cause and effect?
a. but b. so c. for d. and

14. Bon stayed in their house for three days because ___________________________________________________.
What is the best cause that will complete this compound sentence?
a. he is happy c. he doesn’t want to see other people
b. he had a fight with his friend d. he is sick

15. Joan did not water the plants in the garden for several days so ________________________________________.
What is the best effect that will complete this compound sentence?
a. the plants grow healthy c. the plants produce their own water
b. the plants remain the same d. the plants withered

16. Who are the target audience if the topic is How to Make a House?
a. fishermen b. soldiers c. carpenters d. firemen

17. What is the appropriate event if the target audience are bakers?
a. Easy Steps in Catching Fish c. Making Pastries, Cakes and Breads
b. Grammar 101 d. The Art of Planting

18. Who are the target audience f the topic is about lesson planning?
a. doctors b. lawyers c. teachers d. engineers

19. We needed some groceries for the week so ______________________________________________________.

What is the correct solution to this problem that will complete the given compound sentence?
a. we just stayed in our house c. we went to the supermarket
b. we borrow goods to our neighbor d. we waited for our relatives to give us groceries

20. _____________________________________________________________________so I put on my raincoat.

What is the right problem for this solution that will complete the given compound sentence?
a. The sun shines so bright c. The wind is blowing so hard
b. It is raining so hard outside d. It is nighttime

21. My friend’s debt was paid _____ I lent him money. What is the correct conjunction to be used for this problem-
solution compound sentence?
a. because b. but c. so d. yet

For items 22-23: Text Types – Planning a two to three-paragraph composition using an outline

I. The human body needs both rest and exercise.

A. Needs nourishment
B. A healthy looking body doesn’t just happen
C. A good deal of care is given to it
II. The body needs food, as the machine needs fuel
A. Requires an adequate amount of basic nutrients
B. Protein, Fats, Carbohydrates and Minerals

22. Base from the given outline, what is the first sentence of the paragraph?
a. The human body needs both rest and exercise. c. The body needs food, as the machine needs fuel.
b. It needs nourishment. d. It requires an adequate amount of basic nutrients.

23. What is the best title for the paragraph that you will write base on this outline?
a. The Human Body c. Taking Care of the Body
b. Minerals in Our Body d. Healthy Body

24. The ______________________ of the visual media is to tell a story or relate the history of one’s people.
a. narrative purpose b. ceremonial purpose c. artistic expression d. persuasive art

25. _________________________ of the visual media is to convey message like advertising for television, billboards,
and magazine.
a. narrative purpose b. ceremonial purpose c. artistic expression d. persuasive art

26. It is the element of multimedia that makes the static image like moving.
a. animation b. graphic c. sound d. text

27. It refers to the multimedia element that can be watched and gives a powerful impact.
a. graphic b. sound c. text d. video
28. It pertains to the element of multimedia that can be read and gives messages.
a. graphic b. sound c. text d. video

For items 29-35: Using verbal and non-verbal cues in a TV broadcast

1 2 3

4 5 6

29. Which of the given TV broadcast cues is for showbiz?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

30. Which of the listed TV broadcast cues is used in sports?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

31. Which cue signals investigation?

a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

32. Number 5 cue symbolizes _____________________.

a. health b. investigation c. politics d. weather

33. Number 2 broadcast cue signals ________________.

a. health b. investigation c. politics d. weather

34. Number 4 cue refers to _____________________.

a. health b. investigation c. politics d. weather

35. Among the given TV broadcast cues above, which has the greatest impact to the country?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

36. Belen never went to the mall alone _____ she was a child.
What is the correct subordinating conjunction for this complex sentence showing cause-effect relationship?
a. if b. unless c. when d. although

37. Mercy dropped her sister off at a daycare _____ going to school.
What is the right subordinating conjunction for this complex sentence showing cause-effect relationship?
a. although b. before c. even d. if

38. Maurine take ten deep breaths _____________________________________________________________.

What is the best cause to complete this complex sentence?
a. if she is outside c. whenever she is mad
b. before going home d. even though she is doing nothing

39. Men are strong and do all the work. This sentence is an example of ______________________.
a. stereotype b. propaganda c. point of view d. commercial
40. An advertisement showing a candidate eating in an eatery is an example of _______________.
a. stereotype b. propaganda c. point of view d. commercial

41. ‘I had the craziest night last night! I’ll tell you all about it.” This line expresses _____________.
a. stereotype b. propaganda c. point of view d. commercial

42. Which of the following are spelled correctly?

I. Occasion III. Wensday
II. Febuary IV. Acquaintance
a. I and II b. III and IV c. I and IV d. II and III
43. Which of these given words is correctly spelled?
a. licence b. aquire c. bouquet d. fullfill

44. Philippines has 19-21 typhoons occurrence in a year. During strong typhoons, flood victims run to the public
schools for their safety. The schools serve as evacuation centers for unknown period of time. This affects the pupils’
studies. It has posed a big problem to the education sector in terms of damaged school properties, disruption of
normal teaching – learning activities. Most of all, it has caused loss of innocent lives of school children. The
generalization of this paragraph is __________________________________________________________________
a. Typhoons cause damage to properties, hence can also affect the education system and the school children.
b. During strong typhoons, flood victims run to the public schools for their safety.
c. There are many typhoons that come in the Philippines every year.
d. Typhoons pose problems to the education sector in terms of damaged school properties.

45. Your tongue has 10,000 taste buds on it. The taste buds allow you to taste different flavors. The tongue is actually
a strong muscle that pushes food up and down. The tongue has taste buds and muscles. The tongue muscles help
us eat. What is the correct generalization?
a. The tongue has 10,000 taste buds on it.
b. The tongue has its own structures, parts and functions.
c. The tongue is actually a strong muscle that pushes food up and down.
d. The tongue muscles help us eat.

46. Ed can only pay his debts _______ the inheritance money is in his hands already.
What is the best subordinating conjunction for this complex sentence showing problem-solution relationship?
a. although b. if c. even d. while

47. He cannot go outside ____ his mother arrives.

What is the correct subordinating conjunction for this complex sentence showing problem-solution relationship?
a. although b. even c. while d. until

48. We shall not rest ________ we find the missing wallet.

What is the right subordinating conjunction for this complex sentence showing problem-solution relationship?
a. if b. unless c. while d. although

49. Which of the following sentences has the appropriate punctuation mark?
a. Help. The boy is drowning! c. Help the boy is drowning!
b. Help! The boy is drowning! d. Help! The boy is drowning.

50. First, read the directions carefully before you start answering. If possible, read them twice. Ask your teacher or
the proctor about something you don’t understand. _______, answer all items completely. Then, do not stay long in
one number if you cannot think of the answer right away. You might run out of time especially if the test has a time
limit. Lastly, write your answers clearly. What is the missing signal word in the paragraph?
a. finally b. after c. next d. third

Answer Key

1. D 26. A
2. B 27. D
3. B 28. C
4. D 29. C
5. C 30. A
6. A 31. D
7. C 32. A
8. D 33. C
9. B 34. D
10. A 35. B
11. D 36. C
12. A 37. B
13. B 38. C
14. D 39. A
15. D 40. B
16. C 41. C
17. C 42. C
18. C 43. C
19. C 44. A
20. B 45. B
21. A 46. B
22. A 47. D
23. C 48. B
24. A 49. D
25. D