4TH QUARTER DIVISION ACHIEVEMENT TEST

Test 1

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Read each question carefully and choose the letter of the best
answer.

Every May, communities across the Philippines come alive with vibrant colors and joyous
celebrations for the annual Santa Cruzan festival. This religious and cultural event honors
Queen Helena's search for the Holy Cross, and it serves as a testament to Filipino faith and
tradition. During the procession, adorned with intricate costumes and elaborate floral arches,
young women representing different biblical characters and virtues march through the streets.
The highlight of the festival is the grand procession, where the Reina Elena, often portrayed
by a local beauty queen, leads the parade. The Santa Cruzan brings together families,
friends, and neighbors to commemorate the religious significance and rich cultural heritage of
the Philippines.

1. What is the Santa Cruzan festival?

a. A harvest festival
b. A religious and cultural event
c. A sports competition
d. A music concert

2. Who leads the grand procession during the Santa Cruzan festival?
a. The local mayor
b. The Reina Elena
c. A famous actor
d. A religious leader

3. What does the Santa Cruzan festival commemorate?

a. The search for the Holy Cross
b. The independence of the Philippines
c. The harvest season
d. The arrival of Spanish colonizers

In a small town nestled at the foot of a mountain, there stood an old mansion with a
reputation for being haunted. One foggy evening, a group of curious teenagers decided to
explore the mansion despite warnings from the locals. As they ventured deeper into the eerie
halls, strange noises echoed around them, and shadows danced in the dim light. Suddenly,
they stumbled upon a hidden staircase leading down to a secret chamber. Just as they were
about to descend, the lights flickered, and a chilling breeze swept through the mansion,
leaving them trembling with fear.

4. What do you think the teenagers will discover in the secret chamber?
a. A treasure chest filled with gold coins
b. A family of friendly ghosts
c. A clue to the mansion's haunted history
d. An exit leading to safety

In the heart of the dense jungle, a team of explorers embarked on a daring expedition to
uncover the ruins of an ancient civilization. Armed with maps and equipment, they trekked
through thick foliage and crossed treacherous rivers. Along the way, they encountered exotic
wildlife and mysterious landmarks that hinted at the civilization's existence. As they delved
deeper into the jungle, their excitement grew, but so did their apprehension as they sensed
they were being watched by unseen eyes.

5. What do you think the explorers will find when they reach the ruins?
a. A hidden treasure guarded by ancient spirits
b. Evidence of an advanced civilization
c. A trap set by hostile natives
d. A portal to another dimension

In a quaint village nestled at the edge of an enchanted forest, lived a curious young girl
named Mia. One day, while exploring the outskirts of the forest, Mia stumbled upon a hidden
glade filled with shimmering flowers and sparkling streams. Entranced by the beauty of the
glade, she ventured deeper into the forest, where she encountered magical creatures and
mystical beings. As night fell, Mia found herself lost in the labyrinth of trees, but instead of
fear, she felt a sense of wonder and anticipation for the adventures that awaited her.

6. Where do you think Mia will end up after wandering deeper into the forest?
a. In a hidden kingdom ruled by fairies
b. In the lair of a powerful sorcerer
c. In a parallel universe filled with mythical creatures
d. In a clearing where a wise old owl resides

7. During a brainstorming session, what is the main objective?

a. Draw a detailed picture
b. Generate as many ideas as possible
c. Write a final draft
d. Summarize the main points

8. What is the purpose of creating a web during prewriting activities?

a. To organize ideas into categories
b. To draw a picture of the main characters
c. To write a rough draft
d. To revise the final draft
9. How can drawing help with generating ideas for writing?
a. By providing visual inspiration
b. By creating a finished product
c. By outlining the plot
d. By proofreading the text

10. Which of the following sentences is correctly divided into individual words?
a. "Thecatjumpedoverthefence."
b. "The cat jumped over the fence."
c. "Thecatjumpedover the fence."
d. "Thecat jumped over the fence."

11. What is the correct way to divide the spoken sentence "Ilovemydog"?
a. "Ilovemydog."
b. "I love my dog."
c. "I love mydog."
d. "Ilovemy dog."

12. Which of the following sentences is divided into individual words correctly?
a. "Therainwas pouringdown."
b. "The rain was pouring down."
c. "The rain was pouringdown."
d. "Therain was pouring down."

13. What is the term for the page at the beginning of a book that usually contains the title,
author's name, and publisher's information?
a. Content page
b. Title page
c. Index page
d. Glossary page

14. Which term refers to the protective covering of a book that wraps around the pages?
a. Spine
b. Cover
c. Page marker
d. Preface

15. What do you call the page at the end of a book that contains additional information or an
author's note?
a. Bibliography
b. Conclusion page
c. Appendix
d. Author's note

16. Which word follows the CVC pattern?

a. cake
b. apple
c. cat
d. bake

17. Which word has the short "a" sound in the middle?
a. bed
b. man
c. five
d. dog

18. Which of the following words is correctly matched with its corresponding image of an
animal?
a. cat

b. dog

c. man

d. bag

19. Which word is a sight word in the sentence "The cat sat on the mat"?
a. cat
b. sat
c. on
d. mat

20. What is the appropriate speed for reading phrases, sentences, and stories consisting of
short "a" words and sight words?
a. Slow and deliberate
b. Very fast
c. Skipping words
d. No particular speed

21. Which of the following sentences contains a short "a" word?

a. The sun is bright.
b. The moon is high.
c. The cat ran fast.
d. The dog barked loudly.

22. Which word follows the CVC pattern and has a short "e" sound?
a. cake
b. hat
c. dog
d. pen

23. Which word follows the CVC pattern and has a short "a" sound?
a. hen
b. pig
c. jam
d. fish

24. Which name follows the CVC pattern with a short "e" sound?
a. Ken
b. Don
c. Kit
d. Ron

25. Which personal pronoun would you use to refer to a group of people, including yourself?
a. He
b. She
c. We
d. It

26. If you're talking about a friend who is not present, which personal pronoun would you
use?
a. I
b. You
c. He
d. They

27. Complete the following sentence.

Mom and dad put us grounded. So, ___ must stay here at home only till the weekends.
a. we
b. they
c. you
d. he

28. Choose the word that has a short "a" sound in the middle.
a. bed
b. cap
c. big
d. top

29. Which word follows the CVC pattern with a short "e" sound?
a. hat
b. hen
c. pig
d. dog

30. Choose the word that has a short "i" sound in the middle.
a. bat
b. sit
c. dog
d. pot