Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF URDANETA CITY
______________________________________________________________________

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ENGLISH 6

Name: _____________________________________________________ Date: _______________

Section: ____________________________________________________ Score: ______________

I. IDENTIFYING REAL OR MAKE-BELIEVE, FACT OR NON-FACT IMAGES

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Encircle the letter of the image that depicts a REAL character.

A. C.

B. D.
2. Encircle the letter of the MAKE-BELIEVE image

A. C.

B. D.

3. Which of the following states a FACT?

 A. Butterflies help flowers pollinate. C. Butterflies are actually fairies.
B. Butterflies are beautiful insects. D. Butterflies are less useful than bees.
4. Which of the following states FICTION?
A. An octopus has eight arms. C. Dolphins can live up to 50 years.
B. A mermaid is half human, half fish. D. Male seahorses bear their unborn young.
5. All of the following are facts except for one. Which of the following is fiction?
A. The fastest land animal is the cheetah.
B. The Antarctic blue whale is the largest animal.
C. Reindeers are helpful because they help Santa Claus deliver presents.
D. The carabao is called the beast of burden because they help farmers in the fields.

II. INTERPRETING THE MEANING SUGGESTED IN VISUAL MEDIA THROUGH A FOCUS ON VISUAL
ELEMENTS
Direction: Look at the picture carefully to answer the questions that follow. Encircle the letter of
the correct answer.

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6. What is depicted in the picture?

A. A festival C. A sports event
B. A concert D. A field trip
7. What time of the day was it celebrated?
A. sunrise C. sunset
B. noon D. evening
8. What do you think is the mood depicted in the picture?
A. merry C. sad
B. scary D. boring
9. Why are the people wearing fancy attires?
A. They love fashion.
B. It is their daily attire.
C. They like colorful clothes.
D. It is their costume for performing in the celebration.
10. Why do you think are the people carrying baskets?
A. They are on their way to harvest the crops.
B. They just came from harvesting crops.
C. Their dance performance depicts harvest time.
D. They will sell fruits and vegetables after their performance.

III. MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN INFORMATION VIEWED AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

Directions: Identify what is being described in the following statements. Encircle the letter of
the correct answer.
11. Which of the following statements show text to self-connection?
A. This character reminds me of myself because…
B. This reminds me of the book… because…
 C. I read about something else like this…
D. This reminds me of something that happened in the real world…
12. Which of the following statements show text to text connection?
A. This character reminds me of myself because…
B. This reminds me of the book… because…
C. Has something like this ever happened to me?
D. This reminds me of something that happened in the real world…
13. Which of the following statements show text to world connection?
A. This character reminds me of myself because…
B. This reminds me of the book… because…
C. Has something like this ever happened to me?
D. This reminds me of something that happened in the real world…
14. “I read about something else like this…” the type of text connection is:
A. Text to text C. Text to world
B. Text to self D. All of the choices
15. “How is this text similar to things that happen in the real world?” the type of text connection is:
A. Text to text C. Text to world
B. Text to self D. All of the choices

IV. IDENTIFYING THE PURPOSE, KEY STRUCTURAL AND LANGUAGE FEATURES OF VARIOUS
TYPES OF INFORMATIONAL/ FACTUAL TEXT
Direction: Read each selection then distinguish what type of factual text is being used. Encircle
the letter of the correct answer.

16. To cook rice, measure 1 cup of rice to every 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water and add to a pot. Wash the
rice. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat and cook rice until soft.
The paragraph is an example of:
A. Factual description C. Information report
B. Procedure D. Explanation
17. The stars are tiny points of light in the space. On a clear night we can see around 2,000 to 3,000 stars
without using a telescope. Stars look tiny in the sky because they are far away from the Earth. The stars
are made up of gases.
The paragraph is an example of:
A. Factual description C. Information report
B. Procedure D. Explanation
18. An elephant is the biggest living animal on land. It is quite huge in size. It is usually black or grey in
colour. Elephants have four legs, a long trunk and two white tusks near their trunk. Apart from this, they
have two big ears and a short tail. Elephants are vegetarian. They eat all kinds of plants especially
bananas. They are quite social, intelligent and useful animals. They are used to carry logs of wood from
one place to another. They are good swimmers.
The paragraph is an example of:
A. Factual description C. Information report
B. Procedure D. Explanation
19. The Moon is a barren, rocky world without air and water. It has dark lava plain on its surface. The Moon
is filled wit craters. It has no light of its own. It gets its light from the Sun. The Moon keeps changing its
shape as it moves round the Earth. It spins on its axis in 27.3 days stars were named after the Edwin Aldrin
were the first ones to set their foot on the Moon on 21 July 1969 They reached the Moon in their space craft
named Apollo II.
The paragraph is an example of:
A. Factual description C. Factual recount
B. Procedure D. Information report
20. To make calamansi juice, first, wash calamansi thoroughly, slice calamansi, squeeze juice into a
glass container and remove seeds.Dilute 3 tablespoon sugar in 1 liter of water. Add ¼ cup fresh
calamansi juice. Add ice cubes and water or keep refrigerated and best served cold.
The paragraph is an example of:
A. Factual description C. Factual recount
B. Procedure D. Information report
V. RECOGNIZING EVALUATIVE WORD CHOICES TO DETECT BIASES AND PROPAGANDA
DEVICES USED BY THE SPEAKERS
Directions: Identify the propaganda technique used in the following. Encircle the letter of the
correct answer.
21. It is a propaganda technique wherein you are attracted and convinced to use a product or join an
activity because “everyone” is doing it.

A. Plain folks C. Bandwagon

B. Transfer D. Testimonials

22. It is a propaganda technique seeking support for an idea or product by having it endorsed by a famous
person, such as a sports figure or movie star.
A. Card-stacking C. Glittering generalities
B. Testimonials D. Snob appeal

23. In this propaganda technique, the users of a product or proponents of a course of action are simple,
down-to-earth people like you and me.
A. Plain folks C. Bandwagon
B. Transfer D. Testimonials

24. Study the picture to distinguish the propaganda technique being used.

A. Plain folks B. Testimonial C. Bandwagon D. Name-calling

25. Study the picture to distinguish the propaganda technique being used.

A. Plain folks B. Testimonial C. Transfer D. Name-calling

VI. COMPARING AND CONTRASTING CONTENT OF MATERIALS VIEWED TO OTHER SOURCES OF

INFORMATION (PRINT, ONLINE AND BROADCAST)
Directions: Identify what is being described in the following statements. Encircle the letter of
the correct answer.

26. ___________ are sources that have been published in printed format.
A. Print Sources B. Multi-media C. Online Sources D. Broadcast Media

27. The following are examples of print sources except one:

A. vlogs B. newspapers C. books D. journals
28. ________ refers to any materials you find online.
A. Print Sources B. Multi-media C. Online Sources D. Broadcast Sources
29. The following are considered examples of reliable online sources except one:
A. Blog posts C. journal article posted online
B. Newspaper article posted online D. Facebook status post of someone you don’t know
30. A ________ is an illustration that uses circles to show the relationships among things or finite groups of
things. Circles that overlap have a commonality while circles that do not overlap do not share those traits.
A. Venn diagram B. flow chart C. pie graph D. bar graph

VII. PRESENTING A COHERENT, COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON DIFFERING VIEWPOINTS ON AN

ISSUE
Directions: Study the following viewpoints on each box and answer the questions that follow.

For Items 31-32

Viewpoints on Collaborative Learning
I. It develops leadership skills.
II. It promotes listening and speaking skills.
III. Shy and quiet learners find it awkward to work with others.
IV. Learners have different learning speeds. Some group mates might be faster or slower than
the others.

31. Which of the stated viewpoints show the advantages of collaborative learning?
A. Statement I and II C. Statement III and IV
B. Statement I and III D. Statement II and IV

32. Which of the stated viewpoints show the disadvantages of collaborative learning?
A. Statement I and II C. Statement III and IV
B. Statement I and III D. Statement II and IV

For Items 33-34

Viewpoints on Having Pets

I. Pets require more expenses.
II. Pets give love and companionship.
III. Pets relieve our stress and anxiety.
IV. Taking care of pets consumes time.
V. Pets, especially dogs, help make our homes safe.

33. Which of the stated viewpoints show the advantages of having pets?
A. Statement I, II and III C. Statement II, III and IV
B. Statement III, IV and V D. Statement II, III and V

34. Which of the stated viewpoints show the disadvantages of having pets?
A. Statement I, and III C. Statement I and IV
B. Statement III and V D. Statement II and V

For Items 35-36

Viewpoints on Eating Out

I. It is expensive.
II. You can try new foods
III. You don’t know how the dish was prepared
IV. It saves time and energy
V. When dining out, there are more temptations to eat unhealthy food.
35. Which of the stated viewpoints show the advantages of eating out?
A. Statement I and III C. Statement II, III and IV
B. Statement II and IV D. Statement II, III and V

36. Which of the stated viewpoints show the disadvantages of eating out?
A. Statement I and III C. Statement II, III and IV
B. Statement II and IV D. Statement I, III and V

VIII. EVALUATE NARRATIVES BASED ON HOW THE AUTHOR DEVELOPED THE ELEMENTS

Directions: Identify what story element is being described in the following. Encircle the letter of
the correct answer.

37. It is the time and place in which the story takes place. The time could be in the past, the present, or the
future; during the day or the night; in any season. The place, or scene may be imaginary.
A. setting C.theme
B. character D. plot

38. It refers to each person, animal, or imaginary creature that appears in a story.
A. setting C. theme
B. character D. plot

39. It consists of the events that happen in a story.

A. setting C. theme
B. character D. plot

40. Dyesebel is the _________ in the story.

A. Protagonist
B. Antagonist
C. Theme
D. Conflict

41. We can infer from the picture in number 40 that the setting of the story is ___________.
A. in the ocean C. in the forest
B. in the garden D. in a busy city

IX. COMPOSE CLEAR AND COHERENT SENTENCES USING APPROPRIATE GRAMMATICAL

STRUCTURES (VERB TENSES, CONJUNCTION, ADVERBS)
Directions: Complete the following sentences by encircling the letter of the correct form of the
verb/conjunction/adverb.

42. I __________ my brother to the airport tomorrow.

a. accompany b. accompanies c. accompanied d. will accompany

43. I __________ be twelve years old soon.

a. shall be b. am c. was d. is

44. You may go by boat ____ by train.

 a. and b. or c. but d. for

45. They are happy _____ they are poor.

a. although b. so that c. because d. unless

46. Rains _____ come in summer.

a. always b. seldom c. never d. yearly

X. COMPOSE A PERSUASIVE ESSAY ON SELF-SELECTED TOPIC

Directions: Read the following persuasive essay then answer the questions that follow.
Why Students Should Eat Breakfast Every Day
A lot of people, especially young people, go through the day without having breakfast. Many people believe that it is
not necessary, or they say that they don’t have time for that, and begin their day with no meal. I believe that everyone
should eat breakfast before going to their activities. The purpose of this paper is to show the importance of breakfast,
especially for students.
The first reason why you should eat breakfast before going to school is for your health. When you skip breakfast and
go to school, you are looking for a disease because it’s not healthy to have an empty stomach all day long. It’s very
important to have a meal and not let your stomach work empty. All you are going to get is gastritis and a lot of problems
with your health if you don’t eat breakfast.
Another reason for eating breakfast is because you need food for to do well in your classes. You body and your brain
are not going to function as good as they could because you have no energy and no strength. When you try to learn
something and have nothing in your stomach, you are going to have a lot of trouble succeeding. A lot of people think that
they should not eat because they are going to feel tired, but that’s not true. Breakfast is not a very big meal, and on the
contrary, you’re going to feel tired if you don’t have breakfast because you have spent the entire previous night without
food.
The last reason to have breakfast every day is because you can avoid diseases if you eat some breakfast in the
morning. If you don’t eat, you are going to get sick, and these diseases will have a stronger effect on you because you’re
going to get sick easier than people who have breakfast every day.
You have to realize that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and you cannot skip it without
consequences for your health, your school and your defense mechanism. It is better to wake up earlier and have a good
breakfast that run to school without eating anything. It is time for you to do something for your health, and eating breakfast
is the better way to start your day.

47. What is the thesis statement or main point of the paragraph?

a. the first paragraph c. the third paragraph
b. the second paragraph d. the fourth paragraph
48. The following are facts that support the main point except for one:
a. You need food for to do well in your classes.
b. You should eat breakfast before going to school for your health.
c. You can avoid diseases if you eat some breakfast in the morning.
d. You will have a better body figure if you eat breakfast every morning.
49. “You have to realize that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and you cannot skip it
without consequences for your health, your school and your defense mechanism. It is better to wake
up earlier and have a good breakfast that run to school without eating anything. It is time for you to do
something for your health, and eating breakfast is the better way to start your day.”
 What part of the essay is this statement?
a. introduction c. thesis statement
b. body d. conclusion
50. The ______ needs to be the strongest paragraph. This is where you will present your argument or
recommendation.
a. introduction c. thesis statement
b. body d. conclusion