BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

QUEZON CITY CAMPUS

S.Y. 2023-2024

Unit Test #1

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Grade Level & Section: ______________________________Date: _______________________

INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one
answer for each item. Erasures, tampering, and alterations will be considered INCORRECT. Use
BLACK pen only.

I. Multiple Choices: Read and analyze the questions below. In the space provided before each
number, write the best answer in CAPITAL LETTER.

______ 1. Which is made of ceramics?

A. hollow blocks
B. metal spoon
C. pots
D. cans
______ 2. Which explains why papers are used in writing?
A. Papers are soft.
B. Papers have the ability to dry up liquids like ink quickly.
C. Papers are made of cellulose fibers that have absorbent properties.
D. Papers replaced stones, rocks, and wood, which were used in writing before.
______ 3. Why are frames of eyeglasses usually made of composites of plastic and metal?
A. Plastic and metal composite is rust-proof.
B. Plastics must be used instead of papers.
C. Plastics can still be recycled and reused.
D. Both a and c are correct.
______ 4. Why is water jugs made of plastics?
A. Plastic is rust-proof.
B. Plastic is strong and light, making them durable for water jugs.
C. Plastics are good heat insulators thus; it preserves the temperature of water stored in
water jugs.
D. None of the above.
______ 5. Aside from fibers, what other materials can be used in making bags?
A. ceramics
B. metals
C. papers
D. plastic
______ 6. Which is TRUE about mass?
A. It refers to the space occupied by matter.
B. It refers to the space occupied by an object.
C. It refers to the amount of matter present in an object.
D. It refers to the amount of matter present in the space it occupies.
______ 7. Which is BEST related to antibiotics?
A. clay
B. flavor enhancer
C. glass
D. medicine
______ 8. Which of the following is NOT true about plastics?
A. Most plastics are non-biodegradable.
B. A piece of plastic left outside will changed for many years.
C. Many plastics are made from chemical that produce poisonous gases when burned.
D. Biodegradable plastics can be broken down into tiny pieces and mixed with the soil.
______ 9. Which BEST describes “wooden materials”?
A. Wood is flexible.
B. Wood is a good insulator of heat.
C. Wood can be bent and twisted into special shapes.
D. Wood has a number of specific natural characteristics.
______ 10. If nutrients provide energy, what does it imply when we eat food?
A. Our body takes in raw materials.
B. Our body absorbs the food that we eat.
C. Our body takes the energy from the nutrients that we eat.
D. Our body digests the energy given by the food that we eat.

II. Identification: Analyze the following words below. Encircle the letter of the product that
does not belong to the group. Explain the reason in one sentence only why you have encircled
the said product you have chosen. (2 points each)

11-12. A. mass B. luster C. volume D. weight

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13-14. A. electric wiring covered with rubber B. rubberized handle of a cooking pan
C. lamp shade D. steering wheel covered in rubber

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15-16. A. pots B. mirrors C. false teeth D. charcoals

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17-18. A. tiles B. mirror C. window D. sunglasses

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19-20. A. baro’t saya B. candy wrapper C. raincoat D. umbrella

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III. Short Composition: Explain the image below. On the space provided, type your answers on
a given situations in 3-5 sentences. Use the rubrics as a guide for you to answer the questions. (5
points)

21-25.

RUBRICS:
 Application to Science – 3 points (The presence of ideas summarized in detail through
facts, opinions, examples, and explanations which relates to the topic.)
 Style – 2 points (The presence of presenting information and use of words are appropriate
to the readers.)

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