ENGLISH 6 2nd PERIODICAL TEST

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Score: ________________________

Grade & Section: _______________________________________________

I. Directions: Read and understand each questions or statement. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your
answer on the space provided.

_____1. It is an annual publication containing general information about sports, politics,

government, and events.
A. almanac B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. News paper

_____2. It gives information about the spelling, pronunciation, meaning, syllables, and stress of words.
A. almanac B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. News paper

_____3. It contains information on all branches of knowledge, and topics are arranged alphabetically.
A. almanac B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. News paper
_____4. It is a story’s atmosphere or the feeling that the reader gets from the story.
A. mood B. tone C. purpose of the author D. almanac
_____5. It is the author’s attitude towards the subject.
A. mood B. tone C. purpose of the author D. almanac
_____6. After reading the novel, I felt so depressed. What does the statement signify?
A. mood B. tone C. purpose of the author D. dictionary
_____7. Is a text structure that describes something. It starts with an introduction and provides descriptions of the
subject, idea, or character in the text. It makes use of vivid words.
A. Description B. Sequence C. Cause and Effect D. Compare and Contrast
_____8. Is a text structure that covers few purposes such as sequential instructions, chronological events, and
arguments that use evidences to support a claim.
A. Description B. Sequence C. Cause and Effect D. Compare and Contrast
_____9. Is any text that is written and published for the public.

A. Authentic text B. editorial text C. Caricature D. Fiction

_____10. . To give a vivid description of the characteristics or features of something.

A. Description B. editorial text C. Caricature D. Factual Texts

_____11. If I want to know the meaning of the word naive, what is the best reference book to use?

A. almanac B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. Fiction

_____12. It contains information on all branches of knowledge, and topics are arranged alphabetically.

A. almanac B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. Fiction

_____13. When I need to know the definition and pronunciation of the word facade, I may use the dictionary.

A. almanac B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. Fiction

_____14. In our situation nowadays, it is very important to use disinfectants to clean our floors and walls and bacterial
soap to wash our hands and body. Always practice proper health protocol.

A. to criticize B. to entertain C. to persuade D. Compare and Contrast

_____15. Father just went home from work. He saw that his motorcycle was badly damaged. His face turned red and
he shouted, “Who used my motorcycle?”

A. pity B. angry C. surprised D. Compare and Contrast

_____16. While Ana was walking on the street, she saw a beggar asking for food. In her hands was a pack of bread
intended for her daughter, but instead she gave it to the beggar who needed it the most.

A. benevolence B. pessimism C. cheerfulness D. Sequence

_____17. I have two dogs. Both of them have the same color but of different breeds. The text structure of these
statements is ___________________.

A. sequence B. cause and effect C. compare and contrast D. Description

_____18. Jose never fails to end the school year with flying colors because of his diligence and dedication towards his
studies. The text structure of these statements is __________________.

A. cause and effect C. problem and solution

B. compare and contrast D. Description

_____19. . Is an article that expresses the editor’s opinions about a current issue.

A. Authentic text B. editorial text C. Caricature D. Fiction

_____20. To argue one side of an argument or discuss both sides of an issue.

A. Description B. Discussion C. Caricature D. Factual Texts

II. Direction: Choose the correct answer inside the parentheses in each item and write it on the space provided.

____________________21. To gather information on rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans of a particular country, we use

(encyclopedia, almanac, dictionary).

____________________22. To gather information on the correct stress and syllabication of the word, we use

(encyclopedia, almanac, dictionary).

____________________23. From Jovic Yee’s news article on Philippine Daily Inquirer dated October 15, 2020:
According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, the DOH understood the fatigue everyone was going
through these days because of the restrictions put in a place to control the spread of the virus.

(Purpose of the author, Mood, Tone).

____________________24. It is already 10:00 in the evening, but her daughter is not yet home. The mother
keeps on calling her but the line is out of reach that makes her anxious.

(Purpose of the author, Mood, Tone).

____________________25. First, the boy went to the market to buy vegetables; then, he stopped at the restaurant; and
finally, he walked home.
(sequence, problem and solution, description)
____________________26. The women living in the village don’t cut their hair as a symbol of femininity and loyalty.
Their children also have the same length of hair but of different colors.

(cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast)

____________________27. Is a picture that represents the editor’s opinion about an issue.

( Authentic Text, Editorial Text, Caricature)

____________________28. I woke up at 6 o’clock in the morning. My family had breakfast. We dressed up and
attended Sunday Mass. We played in the park and ate lunch at the restaurant. Then, we went home at 3 o’clock in the
afternoon.
(Recount, Procedural, Persuasion)

III- Read the following statement. Identify the purpose, key structural and language features of various types of
informational/factual text. Choose your answer inside the box and write only the letter of your answer on the space
provided.

A. Almanac B. Tone C. Dictionary D. Mood

E. Problem and Solution F. Editorial Text
G. Comparison and contrast H. Persuasion

_____29. My friend wants to read write-ups about different events and personalities.

_____30. My cousin Anna wants to know the synonym of the word amiable.

_____31. I woke up early to prepare myself for the first day of school. On my way to school, I was caught in a traffic
jam for an hour. That was an unfortunate day for me!

_____32. He had studied his plan and spent hours to finish it. He is eager to beat the deadline

_____33. Bullying is one of the reasons why children don’t want to go to school. Our school proposes more values
formation activities and advocacy campaigns as solutions to address the said problem.

_____34. I can tell about the favorite food of my friends, Ana and May. Based on my observations, Ana loves to eat
pasta and meat. However, May prefers rice and vegetables. For dessert, both of them seem to like black sambo.

_____35. Is written based on the writer’s opinion of the current issues.

_____36. You need to convince your friends to try the new fruit juice creation of your Mother.

IV- Write TRUE if the statement is correct and write FALSE if it is wrong.

________________ 37. Dictionary provides an annual publication containing general information about government,
industry, politics, commerce, world events, and sports.

________________ 38. When I need to know the definition and pronunciation of the word facade, I may use the
Almanac.

________________ 39. Ironic is a Tone word.

________________ 40. Happy is an example of Mode word.

________________ 41. Temporal Sequence the key words are first, second, then, finally before, after, next, earlier,
later, last, eventually, meanwhile, while.

________________ 42. Cause and effect the key words are descriptive details: words like on, over, beyond.

________________ 43. Authentic text is any text that is written and published for the public.

________________ 44. Recount is to retell or recount an event or experience or series of events.

V- Read the questions and instructions carefully. Write your answer on the space provided.

______________________ 45. What kind of source of information that helps you discover the beginning of World
War 2?

______________________ 46. What kind of source of information that provides a good source of information in
learning the derivation of words?

______________________ 47. Give an example of a Tone word

______________________ 48. Write an example of a Mood word

______________________ 49. Give at least 1 Keyword for comparison and contrast.

______________________ 50. Write an example of the text type Description.

Key To Corrections

1) A
2) B
3) C
4) A
5) B
6) A
7) A
8) B
9) A
10) A
11) B
12) C
13) B
14) C
15) B
16) A
17) C
18) A
19) B
20) B
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22) DICTIONARY
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