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Tersa College
Bauan, Batangas
PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
1st GRADING PERIOD Grade
4
SY: 2020-2021

Name: _____________________________ Date: ___________

Grade& Section: ____________________ Score: _________

Directions: Read the following sentences and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The children wore their dirty boots.

A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. None of the above

2. It was time for bed, yet it was still light outside.

Which of the following is the INDEPENDENT clause in the given sentence?
A. It was time for bed
B. Yet
C. It was still light outside
D. Yet it was light outside

3. The front door was locked, so she entered through the back.
Which of the following is the CONJUNCTION used in the sentence?
A. Was
B. So
C. She
D. The

4. They took a lot of pictures when they visited Montana

What is the SUBJECT of the sentence above?
A. They
B. Pictures
C. Montana
D. Visited

5. After the show began, he sat very quietly.

What type of SENTENCE is given?
 A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Pronoun

Directions: Choose the coordinate conjunction that completes each compound sentence
below. Circle the letter of the correct answer.

6. Dan likes to race his car fast, ____he should think about safety.
A. And
B. But
C. So
D. Yet
7. I knew exactly where I put my wallet, ____I still couldn’t find it.
A. And
B. So
C. But
D. Nor
8. I love to draw, ___ my friend loves to design in art class.
A. And
B. But
C. Or
D. For
9. We went to the hospital, ____ we found out it was closed early.
A. And
B. So
C. But
D. Nor
10. I have fifty dollars, _____ I still can’t afford the new video game.
A. Yet
B. But
C. And
D. So

Direction: Identify the Topic Sentence in the paragraphs given below. Encircle the
correct answer.

11. The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana. We drove there in
two days. I didn’t think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong. We saw the
Mississippi River, rode a horse carriage in the French Quarter, and visited a cemetery
where everyone was buried above the ground. I liked the food best, especially the
New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.
 A. We drove there in two days.
B. The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana.
C. I liked the food best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.
D. rode a horse carriage in the French Quarter

12.No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash
all utensils before using them. Clean utensils won’t transmit germs and bacteria. They
also are more pleasant to eat with.
A. Clean utensils won’t transmit germs and bacteria.
B. They also are more pleasant to eat with.
C. It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them.
D. No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon.

13. Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting. They don’t realize that
every time they hear a song sung, they are hearing poetry in the form of song lyrics. Just
like many written poems, many song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary imagery. It
turns out that poetry isn’t old-fashioned; it’s as modern as the latest hit song.

A. Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting.

B. It turns out that poetry isn’t old-fashioned; it’s as modern as the latest hit song.
C. They don’t realize that every time they hear a song sung, they are hearing poetry
in the form of song lyrics.
D. Just like many written poems, many song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary
imagery.

14. Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and
vegetables for the gardener. It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above
the soil for the first time. It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a
large vine or plant in just a few weeks. Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good
exercise for anyone. Then, after watching the plant grow and produce, the gardener ends
up with delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy produce from the garden.

A. Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and
vegetables for the gardener.
B. Then, after watching the plant grow and produce, the gardener ends up with
delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy produce from the garden.
C. It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant
in just a few weeks.
D. Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone.

15. Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep. Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are
thinking about what happened during the day. You can also lie awake if a big event, like
a test or a party, is happening the next day. There are several things you can do to try
and fall asleep. You can try counting sheep, or just counting, which will keep your mind
busy with a repetitious activity. Sometimes listening to soft music or gentle sounds, like
rain, helps. You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough
that you will be asleep in no time.

A. Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep.

B. You can try counting sheep, or just counting, which will keep your mind busy with
a repetitious activity.
C. Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are thinking about what happened during
the day.
D. There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep

16. You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase the ball. Sometimes
you play for five to six minutes straight without a time out. You do this to keep your stamina
strong. Basketball could be a sport and an exercise too.

Which of the following could be a good topic sentence?

A. You run up and down the court.
B. Basketball could be a sport and an exercise too.
C. You do this to keep your stamina strong.
D. You have to be able to chase the ball.

17. UK Markey Cancer Center treats people with lung cancer. The amount of
Americans with lung cancer has went up 80%. Tobacco companies make a lot of money
off of smokers. Smoking leads to many different illnesses.

Which of the following would be a good topic sentence if I were writing a paragraph about
the dangers of smoking?

A. UK Markey Cancer Center treats people with lung cancer.

B. Tobacco companies make a lot of money off of smokers.
C. UK Markey Cancer Center treats people with lung cancer.
D. Smoking leads to many different illnesses.

18. Having a dog as a pet is awesome. They can sense it when you are sad. When
you go home, it welcomes you home with a wagging tail. In fact they are considered as
man’s best friend. Their loyalty is very undeniable. No wonder why people cry when their
dog dies.

What is the topic sentence in the given paragraph above?

A. Having a dog as a pet is awesome.

B. They can sense it when you are sad.
C. It welcomes you home with a wagging tail.
D. No wonder why people cry when their dog dies.
19. Piranhas rarely feed on large animals; they eat smaller fish and aquatic plants.
When confronted with humans, piranhas’ first instinct is to flee, not attack. Their fear of
humans makes sense. Far from what we see in movies, piranhas don’t feed with human.
Basically, not all we see in movies are real

Which of the following would be a good topic sentence for the paragraph above?

A. When confronted with humans, piranhas’ first instinct is to flee, not attack.
B. Far from what we see in movies, piranhas don’t feed with human.
C. Basically, not all we see in movies are real
D. Their fear of humans makes sense.

20. Math is not a difficult subject. Many people hate Math because they say that
answering problems could be very confusing. What they don’t know is that a good
memorization of formulas can solve everything. Analyzing questions is also important.
Therefore, studying math can be fun and easy.

What would be a good topic sentence for the paragraph above?

A. Therefore, studying math can be fun and easy.

B. Math is not a difficult subject.
C. Analyzing questions is also important.
D. Many people hate Math because they say that answering problems could be very
confusing.

Directions: Read the paragraphs below. Arrange the sentences to create a meaningful
paragraph. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

21. [1] To prepare for the trip, I badgered all my friends with questions about international
travel. [2] At the end of June, when the new passport finally came, I was so excited
that I slept with it under my pillow for good luck. [3] In May, when I had to get my
picture taken for my passport, we all went together and went out for ice cream
afterward to celebrate.

What is the correct flow of the sentences?

A. 3,2,1
B. 2, 1, 3
C. 1, 3, 2
D. 2,3,1

22. [1] I was so excited I could barely pack. That all changed the summer after my
sophomore year of high school. [2]My dad announced that we were going to
 Singapore for vacation! [3] Today I’ve been all over the world, but until I was 15 I had
never left the United States.

What is the most logical order for these sentences?

A. 2,1,3
B. 1,2,3
C. 3,2,1
D. 2,3,1

23. [1] The sun shines brightly after the storm. [2] The wind was so as well as the rain. [3]
The news caster announced that there will be typhoon tonight so we hurriedly packed
up our important things. [4] It was past midnight when the storm finished.

What is the correct flow of the sentences?

A. 2,4,3,1
B. 3,2,4,1
C. 1,2,3,4
D. 4,3,1,2

24. [1] Luckily, I was able to bring my umbrella with me. [2] I heard in the news that it
would be a rainy day today. [3] I make sure that my umbrella is in my bag before I left
for school [4] On my way home, the heavy rain falls.

What is the correct flow of the sentences?

A. 4,2,3,1
B. 4,3,2,1
C. 2,3,4,1
D. 1,2,3,4

25. [1]When the caterpillar is full grown and stops eating, it becomes a pupa. [2]The adult
stage is what most people think of when they think of butterflies. [3]The next stage is
the larva. This is also called a caterpillar if the insect is a butterfly or a moth.[4]Eggs
are laid on plants by the adult female butterfly.

What is the correct process of the sentences?

A. 4,2,1,3
B. 1,3,2,4
C. 1,2,3,4
D. 4,3,1,2

Directions: Choose the correct descriptors to form comparative and superlative

sentences.

26. I prefer eating in Jollibee because it's _____ delicious than McDonald's.
 A. More
B. Better
C. Most
D. Best

27. She studied well last night that's why she got _____ scores than the last session.
A. Better
B. Most
C. Best
D. More

28. Harry is so in love with his wife. For him she is the _____ beautiful in the whole world.
A. Most
B. Best
C. More
D. Better

29. Dylan knew he needed to study _______ for the upcoming test.
A. More
B. Better
C. Most
D. Best

30. She didn't want to lose her job so she do her _____ in giving service to her customers.

A. More
B. Most
C. Better
D. Best

Directions: Identify the part of the story being described. Chose the letter of the correct
answer.

31. The point of a narrative work is its point of highest tension and drama, or it is the time
when the action starts during which the solution is given.
A. Climax
B. Rising action
C. Falling action
D. Conclusion
32. Includes the series of events (usually the conflicts or struggles of the protagonist) that
increase tension, propel the plot forward, and lead to the climax of the story.
A. Conclusion
B. Falling action
C. Rising action
 D. Climax
33. Pertains to what the characters are doing after the story’s most dramatic part has
happened.
A. Rising action
B. Climax
C. Falling action
D. Conclusion

34. Also known as dramatic structure.

A. Falling action
B. Conclusion
C. Climax
D. Rising action

35. The end of the story.

A. Rising action
B. Conclusion
C. Falling action
D. Climax

Directions: Read the following paragraphs and identify the PREPOSITION used.

36. Maria was elected as the president in the class. She was asked to talk about the
classroom rules. She also asked everyone to follow the rules to avoid being scolded
by the teacher.
A. About
B. To
C. Was
D. By

37. Among all the sports, baseball been a part of Americans’ lives for over 100 years. In
27 out of American cities, there are 29 professional teams and thousands of minor league
teams. Most Americans attend more baseball games than any other professional sport
games. Baseball is not only part of American life but also part of slang, fashion, music,
and movies.

A. Professional
B. Among
C. Most
D. Baseball

38. Exercise is crucial to our lives. Doctors recommend we exercise at least two times a
week. Exercise does not necessarily need to be done in the gym; it can consist of an
outdoor walk or bike ride. It not only controls weight, but it combats many health conditions
and diseases. Another added benefit to exercise is its mood boosting qualities.

A. Controls
B. It
C. At
D. Walk

39. To avoid further accident, everyone was advised to drive at a moderate speed.
Crossings and school zones are places where we should drive slowly. Deaths are
sometimes caused by reckless driving so we should always be careful when we take the
roads.

A. At
B. To
C. Take
D. By

40. Tea is the world’s second most popular drink after water. Tea is a big part of the
Chinese culture. A Chinese saying identifies the seven basic daily necessities as fuel,
rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. According to Chinese legend, tea was invented
accidentally by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong in 2737 B.C. China is one of the main
producers of tea, and tea remains China’s national drink.

A. Tea
B. According to
C. Was
D. Remains

Directions: Identify the part of a business letter being described in each question.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

41. This is the address you are sending your letter to.
A. Signature
B. Heading
C. Receiver’s address
D. Salutation

42. The ____ is the meat of your letter. For block and modified block letter formats, single
space and left justify each paragraph.
A. Body
B. Heading
C. Salutation
D. Signature
43. Ms. Jane Doe
 543 Washington St
Marquette, MI 49855
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
June 28, 2011

A. Heading
B. Salutation
C. Body
D. Signature

44. “Dear”, “Mr. Or Mrs.”

A. Salutation
B. Complimentary close
C. Body
D. Heading

45. The _______ is a short and polite remark that ends your letter. The close begins at
the same justification as your date and one line after the last body paragraph.
A. Body
B. Complimentary close
C. Salutation
D. Salutation

Directions: Identify the correct part of the friendly letter being described. Circle the correct
answer.

46. Thank you so much for the wonderful adventure we had during my vacation in your
house. I truly missed you a lot that’s why I cried a lot when we are about to go home.
I hope that we can hang out again together soon. Keep safe always.

A. Body
B. Heading
C. Greeting
D. Signature
47. Your friend,
Anna

A. Signature
B. Greetings
C. Body
D. Heading
48. Dear Alex,
A. Greetings
B. Heading
C. Body
D. Signature

49. I am very happy to meet you. It is nice being your friend. I hope we can be friends for
a long time.
A. Closing
B. Body
C. Signature
D. Heading
50. December 9, 2000
A. Heading
B. Body
C. Closing
D. Signature

Comments:
arrange the options based on the following:
word (alphabetical order)
phrase/sentence (according to length)
Grade:
Packaging - 7
Directions - 4
Guidelines - 7
Alignment - 7
Total - 25/35
Topic Class % of R U Ap An E C Total Item
Sessions time p Item Distribution
Simple, Compound and 4 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 1-5
Complete Subjects
Compound Sentences 4 10 1 1 1 0 0 0 5 6-10
and Conjunction
Using More and Most in 4 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 11-15
Adjectives
Forming Paragraphs and 4 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 16-20
Topic Sentence
Arranging Sentences into 4 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 21-25
Paragraphs
Using Descriptors in 4 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 26-30
Sentences
Conflict, Rising, Falling, 4 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 31-35
Climax and Conclusion
Using prepositions in 4 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 36-40
sentences
Writing Business Letters 4 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 41-45

Writing Friendly Letters 4 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 46-50

40 100 10 10 8 6 6 6 50 50