Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON

REGIONAL MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT

English 6

Name : Date :
Grade & Section : Score :

Directions. Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer
sheet.

1. The image on the right is .

A. a fact C. a fantasy
B. an imagination D. an opinion
2. “Mika met a talking frog in the garden”. The statement is .
A. a fact C. an opinion
B. a fantasy D. an imagination
3. The following statements describe make-believe events EXCEPT one.
A. Sheena brings her sick dog to the fairy godmother.
B. Breakfast is an important meal for learners to do better in school.
C. Plants need Flora, the goddess of plants, to grow healthy and make food.
D. Susan, a chef, uses her magic wand to cook all the dishes in the menu in a flash.
4. Which images below are make-believe?

a. c.

b. d.

A. a and b C. b and c
B. a and c D. b and d
5. Which of the images in number 4 shows reality?
A. a and b C. a and d
B. a and c D. b and c
6. The picture on the right tells stories.
A. real-life C. science fiction
B. make-believe D. animated stories
7. Does the image in number 6 tell real-life stories?
A. Yes, because it happens in our lives. Source: https://www.clipart-library.com
B. No, because these stories do not happen in real life.
C. Maybe, because my sister told me she has seen a fairy.
D. Perhaps, because fairy tales were told a long time ago.
8. The image on the right is .
A. real
B. an opinion
C. make-believe
D. an imagination
9. What visual element is shown in the picture on the right?
A. gaze
B. color
C. lines
D. symbol
10. It can be inferred from the attitude of the people working in the picture that .
A. they are hardworking
B. they do not work much
C. they are playful while working
D. they are complaining while working
11. What visual elements are shown in picture number 10?
A. gaze, lines
B. lines, colors
Source: Braza-Segovia, Banga, Laspiñas, English 6 –
C. framing, colors Alternative Delivery Mode - Quarter 1 - Module 2- Visual
D. symbols, framing Literacy Through Images, First Edition 2020, DepEd-BLR

For numbers 12-15, interpret the images below. Choose your answer from the box.

A. anxiety B. calmness C. confusion D. social distancing

12. 13. 14.

15. What does the image symbolize?

A. No parking
B. No painting
C. No pets allowed
D. No parents allowed
16. How will you interpret the image below?

A. It is an ordinary family video call.

B. It is a meeting of pupil officers in the classroom.
C. It is a children’s game played through the internet.
D. It is a class held in an online learning environment.
17. What visual element is shown in this image?
A. lines
B. colors
C. framing
D. symbols
Source: www.EHS art.com

For numbers 18-26, what type of connection is used in each of the following situations?

A. text-to-media B. text-to-self C. text-to-text D. text-to-world

18. While watching news, Jen realized how the world has suffered from Coronavirus pandemic.

19. While reading, Helen noticed that the main character in the story is tough, just like the main
character in the book she read yesterday.

20. Kyle read a book where the character visited a loved one in the hospital. He felt sad for it
reminded him of the time he, too, visited his grandmother in the hospital.

21. In the news was the flood in Davao. You recalled the flood in your place.

22. Your sister was reading a novel. She said that it had the same concept as the TV series she was
watching.

23. Climate change is everybody’s business.

24. Learners from other schools were preparing for the Provincial Jamboree. You knew how fun it
was since you were once a scout.

25. Sam loves collecting novels with tough and smart main characters. She compares the characters in
each book and imitates them, too.

26. Identify the type of informational text used in the paragraph below.

How to Make Chocolate Cookies

First, prepare your ingredients. Next, make your dough. Add chocolate, milk,
sugar, butter and egg. Then, shape the cookies to make it more appetizing. Lastly, cook
your dough at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
A. cause and effect C. problem and solution
B. compare and contrast D. sequence or time order
There are many reasons why people dance. Some people dance for fun. At
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other times, people dance for exercise, because dancing can really get your heart
beating. Also, sometimes people dance to try to get boyfriends or girlfriends, because
some think that a good dancer is attractive.
What type of informational text is item No.
Source : https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure/
A. description C. cause and effect
B. compare and contrast D. sequence or time order
 Bullying is one of the reasons why children absent from classes. Hence, our school
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strengthened its values formation activities and created positive environment for students
to address the said problem.
How could you say that this is a problem/solution text?
A. It discussed the problem but not the solution.
B. It identified the problem and gave the solution.
C. It identified the problem but was not addressed.
D. It explained the solution but did not identify the problem.

Geysers are hot springs that now and then squint out steam and scalding water. They
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work like this. First, water fills a deep crack in the ground often near volcanoes. Hot
rock heats the water deep underground, but the weight of the water above it keeps the
hot water from boiling until it is much hotter. Then it turns into steam that forces the
water upward, emptying the crack.
Source: Agnes P. Galapon, Evelyn B. Angeles, Carmelita A. Relente, Joy in Learning English 6.
Quezon City, Philippines: Vibal Group, Inc., 2016

What is the purpose of this factual text?

A. to argue C. to inform
B. to entertain D. to persuade

30. Which of the following is NOT an example of a Sequence Type of informational text?
A. table of contents of a book
B. recipe on baking a chocolate cake
C. steps to follow in conducting an experiment
D. instructional manual for assembling an appliance

31. With the given text titles below, which informational text will show the descriptive type text
structure?
A. How to Cook Rice
B. What is Climate Change
C. Why Are Some Animals Extinct?
D. The Cause and Effect of Climate Change

32. Referring to the pictures below, what is the correct sequence of cooking rice?
a b c d e

Simmer for 10 minutes.

Rinse the rice. Enjoy. Add water and rice to the pot.to boil over
Bring
medium-high heat
for 15 minutes.
A. a, d, e, a, c C. d, b, e, a, c
B. b, c, a, e, c D. d, e, a, b, c

33. Which of the following is an example of Plain Folks propaganda technique?

A. A famous dancer endorses chocolate malt beverage.
B. Non-users of Tough Rough disinfectant were tagged cowards.
C. Nine out of 10 mommies choose Infamilk, the best milk for babies.
D. Aling Marina and fellow housewives use Mr. Bright, a laundry detergent.
For numbers 34-36, what propaganda technique is used in each of the following statements?

A. bandwagon B. glittering generality C. name calling

D. plain folksE. testimonial

34.34. RDV LEARNING CENTER

Competent teachers. Strong foundation. Holistic approach. Bright future.

35.35. Veggie Burger is preferred by 9 out of 10 Filipinos.

36.36. SAFESHIELD Germicidal Soap

Only tough mothers use

37. This type of propaganda encourages you to use a certain product because it is endorsed by a well-
known personality.
A. bandwagon C. name calling
B. testimonial D. glittering generality
38. Which statements describe propaganda?
a. It is meant to confuse people about an idea.
b. It is mostly found in advertising and politics.
c. It is used as a way to manage public opinions.
d. It is used to spread information to promote a product.

A. a, b & c C. a, c & d
B. a, b & d D. b, c & d

39. Female teachers are more caring than their counterparts. This statement is an example of

A. age bias C. news bias

B. gender bias D. race bias
40. The following are tips in detecting biases used by speakers EXCEPT:
A. Listen to the report critically.
B. Look for exaggerated or colorful language.
C. No need to listen carefully if that is a news report.
D. Identify the reporter’s tone to see how she feels about the topic.
41. Why do we need to avoid any form of biases?
A. Bias reflects who we are.
B. Bias makes us successful in life.
C. Bias leads to discrimination, and we do not want it.
D. Bias could not be avoided, so we need to live with it.
42. Which of the following statements is gender-biased?
A. The boss requires his employees to do their job best.
B. Veterinary medicine is for men while nursing is for women.
C. The photo of a learner shows loneliness while in fact, she is a cheerful kid.
D. Elementary pupils learn dance steps more easily than High School learners.
43. A singer aspirant was not allowed in an audition because she is a Filipino. This is an example of
bias.
A. age C. news
B. gender D. race
44. In comparing and contrasting content of the materials viewed, which graphic organizer is most
appropriate to use?
A. T-Chart C. Circle Map
B. Ideal Wheel D. Venn Diagram
45. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good information?
A. accuracy C. timeliness
B. consistency D. vagueness
46. Mona got the information she needed from the documentary she watched. Raffy got the
information he needed from listening to the radio. What do you think is common between Mona
and Raffy’s source of information?
A. online materials C. broadcast materials
B. printed materials D. social media materials
47. How do you contrast materials?
A. by telling how things are alike
B. by telling how things are different
C. by telling how things appeal to you
D. by telling how beautiful the things are

For numbers 48-50, complete the Venn diagram to compare and contrast the news on Turkey-Syria
quake watched on TV and read in newspapers. Choose from the options below.

A. Relays the news based on the reporters’ interest and point of view
B. Delivers the incidents to the people from the most important details to the least
C. Narrates the news, sometimes with captured photos, but most of the time in textual form
D. Brings the viewers to the location of the incidents by showing the actual footages with
sounds and other visual effects

Watched in TV Read in newspaper

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48 49
REFERENCES:

Real or Make-believe Clip arts – http://clipart-library.com

Visual elements – http://www.ehs-art.com/composition-terms.html
Purpose, Key Structural and Language Features of Various Types of Informational/Factual
Texts https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure-worksheets/identifying-text-structure-
5.pdf

Department of Education – Region VI, English – Grade 6, Quarter 1 – Module 2 : Visual Literacy
Through Images, First Edition, 2020
Department of Education – Region III, English – Grade 6, Quarter 2 – Module 1: Identify the
Purpose, Key Structural and Language Features of Various Types of Informational/Factual Texts,
First Edition, 2020
Agnes P. Galapon, Evelyn B. Angeles, Carmelita A. Relente, Joy in Learning English 6. Quezon City,
Philippines: Vibal Group, Inc., 2016 (Informational Text)