Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 02
Division of Cauayan City
SAINT CLARE COLLEGE OF REGION 02, INC.
Burgos St., District 2, Cauayan City, Isabela

THIRD PRELIMINARY TEST

SCIENCE 3

Name: __________________________________________ Date: _______________

Grade: ______________ Score: ______________
I. Read each sentence. Write True if the concept is correct or False if it is not correct. Write
the answers in the blanks provided.
___________________1. Living things around you can be used as reference points.
___________________2. A moving car can be used as a reference point to describe the position
of a moving motorcycle.
___________________3. The speed of moving vehicles may be described as fast or slow.
___________________4. A reference point will tell you about the speed of a moving object.
___________________5. A reference point will help you to describe the position of a moving
object.
___________________6. Street signs, bridges, traffic lights, and buildings are examples of
reference points.
___________________7. There is always a change in position when the object moves.
___________________8. Objects move in different directions at different speeds.
___________________9. A tree along a highway can be used as a reference point for moving
vehicles.
___________________10. Your body is in motion when you are sitting down.

II. Read the following questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is described as a push or a pull?
a. friction b. force
c. gravity d. speed
2. Which phrase best describes gravity?
a. moving upward b. pulling downward
c. pushing upward d. rubbing sideward
3. When do you need more friction?
a. when rolling a ball b. when walking
c. when sliding d. when pushing a cart
4. What happens when unbalanced forces are acting on the ball?
a. the ball rests b. the ball changes its size
c. the ball changes its shape d. the ball rolls
5. What kind of force is acting on a chair resting on the floor?
a. unbalanced b. balanced
 c. gravity d. friction
6. Which force can move branches and leaves of trees and sailboats?
a. electricity b. running water
c. magnet d. wind

7. Which force pulls things downward?

a. electricity b. friction
c. gravity d. balanced force
8. Which force help you walk comfortably while your rubber shoes are put on?
a. gravity b. friction
c. balanced force d. unbalanced force
9. Which of the following shows a balanced force?
a. a rolling ball b. a flying kite
c. a book on a shelf d. a running water
10. Which of the following can be moved by the force from a magnet?
a. a wood frame b. a metal screw
c. a ceramic vase d. a plastic spoon

III. Give and identify at least five (5) different forces that move objects. 2 points each.
1. ____________________________
2. ____________________________
3. ____________________________
4. ____________________________
5._____________________________

PREPARED BY: SUBMITTED TO:

MAENARD TAMBAUAN ROSANNA C. DELA CRUZ

Grade 3 Adviser Assistant Principal

NOTED BY:

PRUDENCIA G. BAÑEZ, ED.D

President