Department of Education

Region VI- Western Visayas

Schools Division Office of Kabankalan City
District Of Kabankalan IV
PINAGUINPINAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 4

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer.
LISTENING
1. Which of the following best describes the genre of the story "The Legend of the
Pineapple"?
a) Science fiction
b) Folktale
c) Historical fiction
d) Biography
2. What is the author's purpose in writing the story "The Legend of the Pineapple"?
a) To entertain with a humorous tale
b) To inform about the history of the pineapple
c) To describe the consequences of disobedience
d) To explain how pineapples grow
3. Which point of view is used in the story "The Legend of the Pineapple"?
a) First person c) Third person limited
b) Second person d) Third person omniscient
4. What can you infer about the setting of the story "The Legend of the Pineapple"?
a) It takes place in a modern city
b) It is set in a rural village in the Philippines
c) The story is set in a forest
d) It takes place in a foreign country
5. If the story were to continue, what is the most likely outcome for other children in the
village?
a) They would ignore their parents even more
b) They would fear being turned into fruits
c) They would become lazy like Pina
d) They would learn to obey and help their parents
6. What is the main idea of the story "The Legend of the Pineapple"?
a) The origin of the pineapple
b) The consequences of laziness and disobedience
c) The love between a mother and daughter
d) The importance of finding things quickly
7. How does the author use onomatopoeia in the story?
a) The story uses the word "sigh" to represent Pina's laziness
b) The story uses "thump" to describe Pina's footsteps
c) The story includes "whisper" to show the mother's weak voice
d) The story uses "rustle" to describe the movement of the leaves
8. Which of the following is a correct sequence of events in the story?
a) Pina helps her mother → Pina turns into a pineapple → Pina refuses to help
b) Pina's mother gets sick → Pina refuses to help → Pina turns into a pineapple
c) Pina turns into a pineapple → Pina's mother gets sick → Pina refuses to help
d) Pina refuses to help → Pina's mother finds the bucket → Pina turns into a
pineapple
9. What conclusion can be drawn about Pina's character based on the story?
a) She is hardworking and caring
b) She is disobedient and lazy
c) She is adventurous and brave
d) She is wise and respectful
10.How does the story "The Legend of the Pineapple" relate to real-life experiences?
a) It shows that being lazy can lead to losing friends
 b) It teaches that disobeying parents can have serious consequences
c) It explains why pineapples grow in the Philippines
d) It shows that hard work always leads to success

Words with literal (denotative) and implied (connotative) meanings in

sentences.
11.Which word in the sentence below has a connotative meaning?
"Maria is a bright student who always excels in her class."
a. bright c. excels
b. student d. class
12.In the sentence "The farmer planted seeds of hope in the hearts of the children," what
is the denotative meaning of the word "seeds"?
a) Hope for the future c) Actual seeds for planting
b) A symbolic act of kindness d) Stories of success
13.What is the connotative meaning of the word "home" in the sentence: "Home is where
the heart is."?
a) A physical house c) A building with a roof
b) A place to eat and sleep d) A place of comfort and love

Context Clues
14.In the sentence "The typhoon left the village desolate," which word best helps you
understand the meaning of desolate?
a) village c) typhoon
b) left d) the
15.Which word is an antonym of "reluctant" in the sentence: "She was reluctant to join the
contest, but her friends were eager"?
a) join c) friends
b) contest d) eager

Structural Analysis
16.Which of the following is an example of a word with the prefix "dis-" that changes the
word to its opposite meaning?
a) Disappear c) Disable
b) Discuss d) Distract
17. What does the word fearless mean based on the suffix -less?
a) Full of fear c) Like fear
b) Without fear d) Becoming fear
18.Which of the following is a compound word?
a) School c) Teacher
b) Playground d) Happy

Tone and mood appropriately for one’s purpose, context, and target
audience: informal.
19.Which sentence best conveys a happy and informal tone?
a) "I am pleased to inform you that your application was successful."
b) "Guess what? We’re having a picnic at the beach tomorrow!"
c) "Please ensure you submit your report by Friday."
d) "It is with great regret that I must inform you..."
20.How would you change the sentence "The event was a great success" to make it sound
more informal?
a. "The event was a huge success!"
b. "The event was very successful."
c. "The event exceeded all expectations."
d. "The event was somewhat successful."

Appropriate sentences for clarity and coherence.

21.Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
a. "The students in the class is smart."
 b. "The group of boys are playing basketball."
c. "The teacher and the principal attends the meeting."
d. "The car and the motorcycle were parked outside."
22.Which sentence uses a mass noun correctly?
a. "She bought three milks from the store."
b. "He needs advice for his project."
c. "I found two informations online."
d. "The man asked for waters."
23.Choose the sentence that correctly uses the past tense.
a. "She is going to the market yesterday."
b. "They was playing the drums last night."
c. "He baked a cake for his mother."
d. "We are visiting the museum yesterday."
24.In which sentence is the passive voice used correctly?
a. "The cake was baked by Juan."
b. "Juan baked the cake."
c. "The cake by Juan was baked."
d. "Juan was bake the cake."

Text with introduction, body, and conclusion in conveying ideas.

25.Which part of the paragraph is the conclusion?
a) "In summary, taking care of our environment is everyone's responsibility."
b) "First, we should reduce the use of plastics."
c) "Next, planting trees can help absorb carbon dioxide."
d) "There are many ways to protect the environment."
26.Which sentence would be a good introduction for a story about a child's adventure in
the forest?
a) "It was a bright and sunny morning when Pedro decided to explore the nearby
forest."
b) "Pedro was scared in the forest."
c) "The forest was dark, and Pedro wanted to go home."
d) "Finally, Pedro found his way out of the forest."

Expressing ideas appropriately for one’s purpose, context, and target

audience.
27.Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal letter?
a. "Hey! Can you send me the documents ASAP?"
b. "Please submit the required documents at your earliest convenience."
c. "I need those papers now!"
d. "Just send me the files whenever."
28.What type of text is a recipe for cooking sinigang?
a. Narrative
b. Enumeration-description
c. Friendly letter
d. Opinion essay

Using appropriate non-verbal cues for clarity of context, purpose, and

meaning.
29.What is the best facial expression to use when saying "Congratulations!" to a friend
who won a contest?
a) Frowning c) Neutral face
b) Smiling d) Sad face
30.If you want to show that you agree with someone’s idea during a group discussion,
which gesture would be appropriate?
a) Crossing your arms c) Shaking your head
b) Nodding your head d) Looking away

VIEWING AND REPRESENTING

31.Which type of line would best represent the motion of a "bangka" (boat) gently gliding
across the water?
a) Straight c) Zigzag
b) Diagonal d) Broken
32.When a Filipino artist uses a zigzag line in an artwork, what might they be trying to
represent?
a) Calmness c) Balance
b) Danger or excitement d) Simplicity
33.If an advertisement for a local product uses bright colors and thick lines, what is the
most likely purpose of these visual elements?
a) To make the product look elegant and sophisticated
b) To create a feeling of relaxation
c) To attract attention and make the product seem exciting
d) To make the advertisement look formal
34.Which image is most likely to symbolize "strength" in a visual text related to Filipino
culture?
a) A bamboo tree swaying in the c) A "balangay" (ancient boat)
wind d) A carabao plowing a field
b) A "sampaguita" (jasmine
flower)
35.When analyzing a poster promoting "Buwan ng Wika," what might be the purpose of
using the image of a "bahay kubo"?
a) To highlight modern Filipino architecture
b) To symbolize simplicity and Filipino heritage
c) To represent technological advancement
d) To encourage urbanization
36.Which visual element would most effectively convey the idea of peace in a drawing of a
Filipino festival?
a) Bold and dark colors c) Soft, curved lines with pastel
b) Jagged and thick lines colors
d) Broken lines and sharp angles
37.In a storybook, an image shows a "kapre" (a mythical creature in Philippine folklore)
sitting under a tree. How would you classify this image?
a) Real c) Fact
b) Make-believe d) Non-fact
38.Which of the following is an example of a fact image in a textbook about Philippine
history?
a) A drawing of Jose Rizal riding a carabao
b) A photograph of the "Luneta" (Rizal Park)
c) A painting of a "tikbalang" (mythical creature)
d) A comic strip of Andres Bonifacio battling a dragon
39.When watching a local TV commercial, you notice the slogan "Tibay at Tatag sa Bawat
Hakbang." What multimedia element is this slogan classified as?
a) Text c) Sound
b) Image
d) Animation
40.In analyzing a political cartoon about the environment, you observe the use of a wilted
"narra" tree. What might the wilted tree symbolize in the context of the visual text?
a) Economic growth c) Strong governance
b) Environmental degradation d) Cultural preservation
ANSWER KEY
1. B 21. D
2. C 22. B
3. D 23. C
4. B 24. A
5. D 25. A
6. B 26. A
7. D 27. B
8. B 28. B
9. B 29. B
10. B 30. B
11. A 31. A
12. C 32. B
13. D 33. C
14. C 34. D
15. D 35. B
16. A 36. C
17. B 37. B
18. B 38. B
19. B 39. A
20. A 40. B

LISTENING TEXT

"The Legend of the Pineapple"

Once upon a time, in a small village in the Philippines, there was a young girl named Pina.
Pina was an only child, and her mother loved her dearly. However, Pina was very lazy and
never helped her mother with any chores around the house. Whenever her mother asked her
to do something, Pina would always make an excuse or simply pretend not to hear.

One day, Pina's mother fell ill and was unable to do the housework. She called out to Pina,
"Pina, could you please get me some water from the well?"

But Pina, lying comfortably in her bed, replied, "I can't find the bucket, Mother."

Her mother, feeling weak, asked again, "Pina, please find it. I really need some water."

But Pina just sighed and said, "I don't know where it is. Maybe you should look for it yourself."

Pina's mother, disappointed by her daughter's laziness, wished out loud, "Oh, how I wish you
had a thousand eyes so you could find things on your own!"

Suddenly, Pina felt strange. She touched her face and realized that her mother’s wish was
coming true—her face was covered with tiny eyes! Terrified, Pina ran out of the house, but
soon she turned into a fruit with many eyes—a pineapple.

From that day on, the fruit with many eyes was known as "Pinya" in honor of Pina, and it
became a reminder to children to always obey their parents and not be lazy.
 TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 4
No. Percent
Learning Competencies of age
No. of Item Placement Under Each Cognitive Domains
Items
Days Remembering Understand Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
ing

LISTENING 10 25% 10 123 678

45 9 10
EN4LR-I-1 Comprehend literary
texts

EN4LR-I-2 Comprehend
informational texts.

SPEAKING AND WRITING 20 50% 20 11 12

13
EN4SW-I-1 Use words with literal
(denotative) and implied
(connotative) meanings in
sentences.

EN4SW-I-2 Use tone and mood

appropriately for one’s purpose,
context, and target audience: 14 15

informal.

EN4SW-I-3 Compose appropriate

sentences for clarity and
coherence.
16 17
18
EN4SW-I-4 Produce text with
introduction, body, and conclusion
in conveying idea: using 19 20
introduction, body, and conclusion.

EN4SW-I-5 Express ideas

appropriately (age-appropriate,
gender-responsive, culture
sensitive) for one’s purpose,
context, and target audience
EN4SW-I-6 Use appropriate non- 21 22
verbal cues for clarity of context, 23 24
purpose, and meaning.

25 26

VIEWING AND REPRESENTING 10 25% 10 27 28

EN4VR-I-1 Identify visual elements.

EN4VR-I-2 Derive meaning based

on the visual elements.
EN4VR-I-3 Identify real or make-
believe, fact or non-fact images. 29, 30

31,
32,
33,
34, 35

EN4VR-I-4 Identify multimedia

elements: text (headlines,
subtitles, slogans).

36 37
38 39
40

TOTAL 40 100 40 5 10 20 5 0

Prepared by:

LILIBETH L. MAQUE
Teacher III

Checked by:

KRISTINE M. BARBASA
Principal I