Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
Division of Southern Leyte
San Francisco District
BONGBONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Objectives CODE Percentage No. of Item Placement
Item
Fill-out forms accurately (school forms, EN5WC-IIj-
24% 12 1-12
deposit and withdrawal slips, etc.) 3.7
Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words using
24% 12 13-24
text clues
Use compound and complex sentences to
EN5G-IVa- 25-34
show cause and effect and problem-solution 32% 16
1.8.1 45-50
relationship of ideas
Compose clear and coherent sentences using
appropriate grammatical structures: subject-
verb agreement; kinds of adjectives; EN5G-IIa-3.9 20% 10 35-44
subordinate and coordinate conjunctions; and
adverbs of intensity and frequency
Kabuuan 100% 50 1 – 50

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
Division of Southern Leyte
San Francisco District
 BONGBONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

First Periodical Test

ENGLISH 5
Name: _________________________________________Grade & Sec: _________ Date: ________
Score: ___________
I. Directions: Filling-out a Guidance Form Directions: Fill-out the guidance form below using the
given information. (12pts.)

Grade Five - Mars

Johrian F. Lonzaga (Learner) San Pedro Hospital Michael Lonzaga 291-23-40

Driver Housewife 3
Magsaysay Elem. School July 20, 2009
Grade Five - Mars Kalawag 2, Butuan City Maria Isabelle Lonzaga

II. A. Directions: Figure out the meaning of the underlined word. Use also other strategies such as
context clues to further unlock its meaning. Write the letter of the correct answer
before the number.
_____13. Arvin was unresponsive to the doctor’s question because he was embarrassed to tell the truth.
a. not acting b. not moving c. not claiming d. not reacting
_____14. When Rita regained her consciousness, she saw people surrounding her bed.
a. sight b. strength c. composure d. awareness
_____15. He could never forget his painful encounter with bullies.
a. aching b. exciting c. unpleasant d. violent

_____16. My grandma’s hospital bills were paid through her medicare.

a. a medical care program for the aged
b. a medical course for the aged
c. a medical center for the aged
_____17. She’s not that beautiful in person, but she is telegenic.
 a. attractive to the ears b. attractive to television viewers c. attractive to the listeners
_____18. Albert works out at the gym. He is practicing basketball every day.
a. barber shop b. beach resort c. car center d. sports center
_____19. Analie lives in a dorm while studying in Manila. She will stay there until she finish her
college degree.
a. nipa house b. sari-sari store c. classroom d. temporary residence
II. B. Directions: Read each sentence and identify what kind of sentence are the following.
Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on the blank before the number.
_____20. A healthy diet is vital for the development of every child.
a. clause b. complex sentence c. compound sentence d.simple sentence
_____21. Since children need a balanced diet to grow, they need a variety of nutritious food every day.
a. clause b. complex sentence c. compound sentence d. simple sentence
_____22. You eat healthy snacks daily and serve it in appropriate portions.
a. clause b. complex sentence c. compound sentence d. simple sentence
_____23. If your child eats a healthy diet, one sweet a day is fine.
a. clause b. complex sentence c. compound sentence d.simple sentence
_____24. Because sugary snacks and drinks are unhealthy, control your sugar intake to stay healthy.
a. clause b. complex sentence c. compound sentence d. simple sentence
II. C. Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer from the choices given.
_____25. Aunt Olivia planned to bake a cake. She went to the market to buy a tray of eggs. What is the
correct connector to be used to join the two sentences?
a. and b. but c. if d. so
_____26. You might not be promoted to Grade 6. You should study well. What subordinating conjunction
will you use to join the two sentences?
a. after b. because c. since d. unless

_____27. Patricia watered the plants every day they grow with beautiful flowers.
a. after b. but c. so d. when
_____28_____ Leo was able to answer the test questions, he got an excellent score.
a. about b. because c. so d. unless
_____29. Carmela’s group submitted their project on time they all work together.
a. because b. but c. when d. unless
_____30. Kendra studied her spelling words so she got an A on the test. Which tells about a reason why
ideas happened?
a. Kendra studied c. she got an A mark
b. so she got an A on the test d. Kendra studied her spelling words
_____31. Hector learned how to play the piano because he signed up for piano lessons. What is the
conjunction used in the sentence?
 a. because b. Hector c. piano d. play
_____32. Because Marlon’s lawn mower was out of gas, he couldn’t cut the grass. Which idea tells an effect
on what happens because of something?
a. he couldn’t cut c. because Marlon’s lawn mower
b. he couldn’t cut the grass d. Marlon’s lawn mower was out of gas
_____33. After Carmela noticed the damaged on her mobile phone. _________. What possible solution can
you make to complete the sentence?
a. she thanks the seller c. she returned it to the store
b. she bursts into laughter d. she jumps with so much joy
_____34. What connector suits the statement “Helen’s mom came home tired, She still cooked dinner for her
family.”
a. about b. after c. but d. so
II. Directions: Read the text and answer the questions after. Write your answer on the blank
provided before the number. (for 35-37)
A butterfly goes through different stages in its life cycle. When the larva, or caterpillar, is ready, it eats
its way out of its egg. The caterpillar continues to eat and grow. As it grows, it becomes too big for its skin.
This leads to the skin shedding or falling off. Next, the caterpillar grows into a pupa, or chrysalis. This shell-
like container has the effect of keeping the caterpillar safe while it slowly changes into a butterfly.
_____35. Based on the text, what is the cause why the caterpillar sheds its skin.
a. The caterpillar is ready.
b. The caterpillar eats its way out of its egg.
c. The caterpillar continues to eat and grow.
d. The caterpillar becomes too big for its skin.

_____36. Which sentence matches with this effect? The caterpillar is protected.
a. The caterpillar sheds its skin. c. The caterpillar has shell-like container.
b. The caterpillar grows into a pupa. d. The caterpillar slowly changes into a butterfly.
_____37. What is the effect if the caterpillar eats and grows?
a. The chrysalis forms. c. The caterpillar remains a larva.
b. The skin falls off or sheds. d. The shell-like container keeps it safe.
_____38. Supply the missing words to complete the complex sentence. Study hard so that___.
a. you can sell online c. you can smell fresh air
b. you can drive safely d. you can get better grades
_____39. Which compound sentence shows cause and effect relationship of ideas?
a. The doctor put a cast on Harry’s left broken arm.
b. The doctor will put a cast on Harry’s arm if it is broken.
 c. Harry’s left arm was broken so the doctor put a cast on it.
d. Because Harry’s left arm was broken, the doctor put a cast on it.
_____40. What is the effect? Because Carlo’s car wouldn’t start on the morning of his business transaction,
a. The car had a flat tire.
b. He called a mechanic to come and fix it.
c. He went back home and have some coffee.
d. He went to his neighbour’s house and they chatted.
_____41. What is the solution? Walter skipped breakfast intentionally. During recess time he felt
hungry.
a. He eats a lot. c. He sleeps in his seat soundly.
b. He drinks a glass of water d. He plays with his classmates that he forgot he’s hungry.
_____42. Joe was not satisfied with his performance although they won in the contest. What do you call the
underlined idea?
a. Dependent Clause b. Independent Clause c. Subject d. Predicate
_____43. What is the correct conjunction to be used in the complex sentence, “You cannot easily
understand the story you read it more than once.”?
a. after b. because c. before d. unless

_____44. My niece is kind and smart, so everybody likes her. What kind of text structure is this?
a. Compound sentence c. Descriptive sentence
b. Complex sentence d. Simple sentence

III. Directions: On the right column, figure out the possible effects of the given causes in the left column.
Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the number.
Cause Effect

_____45. The phone rang. a. She got a toothache.

_____46. Jamaica ate too many candies. b. Mother gave her milk.
_____47. Father works hard. c. Her mother ironed it.
_____48. It’s my mother’s birthday d. James answered it.
_____49. Dave’s polo was wrinkled e. Father ordered from Greenwich.
_____50. We all wanted to eat pizza f. He can send his children to school.
 g. I’ll buy her a present.

ANSWER KEY

II. III
I.
1-12 45. D
35. D
46. A
36.C
47. F
37. A
48. G
38. D
49. C
39. C
50. E
40. B
41. A
42. B
43. D
13. D 44. A
14.D
15.C
16.A
17.B
18.D
19.D
20.D
21.B
22.C
23.B