ENGLISH 4
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READ and ENCIRCLE the correct answer for each question. Answer silently.
1. What do you call the main problem or struggle in a story?
A. Plot B. Setting C. Conflict D. Theme
2. What point of view uses "I" or "we" in telling the story?
A. First-person B. Second-person C. Third-person D. Omniscient
3. What type of plot shows events in the order they happened?
A. Flashback B. Sequential C. Circular D. Climax
4. Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
A. Happy B. Loud C. Bang D. Quick
5. Why is the setting important in a story?
A. It makes the story longer.
B. It helps us imagine where and when the story happens.
C. It tells us how the characters speak.
D. It shows who the main character is.
6. What can you learn from a story with the theme “honesty is the best policy”?
A. Always play with your friends. B. Eat healthy food every day.
C. Tell the truth even when it’s hard. D. Take a walk in the park.
7. Which sentence shows that the story is told from a third-person point of view?
A. “I ran as fast as I could to catch the bus.” B. “You must try to understand
the lesson.”
C. “Anna looked out the window and saw the rain.” D. “We helped Mom clean the
kitchen.”
8. What is the main idea of a story?
A. The name of the characters B. The time the story happened
C. The most important message or point D. The number of pages in the story
9. If a story begins with a boy finding a map and ends with him discovering treasure,
what kind of plot is this?
A. Random B. Sequential C. Reversed D. Circular
10. After reading a story about a girl who helps her classmates study, what lesson can
you apply in real life?
A. Study only when there's a test. B. Help your classmates when they
need support.
C. Always be the first to finish a test. D. Don’t share your answers with others.
11. If a character in a story uses the word “buzz” to describe the sound of a bee, what
sound device is the author using?
A. Simile B. Alliteration C. Onomatopoeia D. Metaphor
12. Read the short paragraph:
Liza tiptoed across the room, her eyes wide as she heard the creaking sound of the
door slowly opening. The wind howled outside, and the house was completely dark.
What can you infer about the setting?
A. It is daytime and sunny. B. The story happens in a school.
C. It takes place in a quiet forest. D. It happens at night during a storm.
13. Which part of the story shows the turning point where the main problem starts to
be solved?
A. Setting B. Resolution C. Climax D. Introduction
14. Read the sequence of events below:
Marco found a puppy in the park.
He took the puppy home.
He gave it food and water.
He asked his parents if he could keep it.
His parents said yes.
Marco named the puppy “Buddy.”
Which event comes third in the sequence?
A. Marco found a puppy in the park. B. He gave it food and water.
C. He named the puppy “Buddy.” D. He asked his parents if he
could keep it.
15. After reading a story where a character lies to stay out of trouble but later feels
guilty and tells the truth, which is the best judgment about the character’s decision?
A. The character was right to lie and never admit it.
B. The character made a bad choice by telling the truth.
C. The character showed courage by being honest in the end.
D. The character should have ignored the problem completely.
16. What is the main idea of a paragraph?
A. The title of the story B. The most important point the paragraph tells
C. The last sentence D. The name of the author
17. Which of the following is a purpose of the author when writing an informational
text?
A. To confuse the reader B. To inform or explain
C. To tell a joke D. To scare the reader
18. What do we call details that support the main idea?
A. Characters B. Topics C. Supporting details D. Paragraphs
19. Which of the following is an example of a text type that uses enumeration?
A. A story about a superhero B. A list of ways to stay healthy
C. A poem about the rain D. A letter to a friend
20. Read the paragraph:
Fruits and vegetables are important for a healthy diet. They give the body vitamins
and minerals. They also help you grow strong and avoid getting sick.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. Fruits are colorful. B. Vegetables taste better
than meat.
C. Fruits and vegetables help keep us healthy. D. You should eat three
meals a day.
21. What can you conclude from a text that says, “Ants work together to build their
homes, find food, and protect their queen”?
A. Ants are lazy insects. B. Ants enjoy living alone.
C. Ants are good at working as a team. D. Ants eat vegetables.
22. Which sentence shows that the text type is description?
A. There are five steps to plant a seed.
B. A butterfly has colorful wings, long antennae, and six legs.
C. Eat healthy food to stay strong.
D. Ants are strong and work hard.
23. What is the author’s purpose in writing an article about how rainbows are formed?
A. To inform B. To entertain C. To persuade D. To confuse
24. Which of the following shows inductive organization (pyramid structure) in
outlining information?
A. Starting with the main idea then adding details
B. Listing details without a topic
C. Giving an opinion and explaining it
D. Starting with specific details and leading to a general idea
25. After reading an article about how to stay safe during a typhoon, what should you
do when a storm is coming?
A. Go outside to play in the rain
B. Watch TV all day
C. Stay indoors, prepare emergency supplies, and listen to weather updates
D. Visit your friends in another town
26. You read a passage about the parts of a plant: roots, stem, leaves, and flowers.
How can you apply what you learned?
A. Draw a picture of a tree B. Memorize all the plant names
in the world
C. Plant a seed and label its parts as it grows D. Water plants every hour
27. Read the outline below:
Topic: Healthy Eating
Fruits give vitamins
Vegetables help prevent illness
Drinking water keeps the body hydrated
What is the main idea supported by the details?
A. Exercise is important for kids. B. Eating junk food is fun.
C. Healthy eating keeps the body strong. D. Vegetables are more important
than fruits.
28. A passage explains how bees collect nectar, make honey, and help plants grow by
spreading pollen. Which text type does this show?
A. Narrative B. Enumeration C. Descriptive D. Dialogue
29. You read two articles: one says too much screen time is bad for your health, the
other says using gadgets helps you learn better. Which is the best way to decide
which article is more reliable?
A. Choose the one with more pictures.
B. Believe the one you like more.
C. Check if the information is supported by facts and experts.
D. Pick the one that’s shorter to read.
30. After reading an article about how to care for pets, you want to create a poster to
remind people how to take care of their animals. Which of the following should you
include on your poster?
A. Only the names of different pets.
B. A list of pet care tips and illustrations to show each step.
C. A story about your own pet.
D. Pictures of pets without any instructions.
ANSWER KEY
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. C
14. B
15. C
16. B
17. B
18. C
19. B
20. C
21. C
22. B
23. A
24. D
25. C
26. C
27. C
28. B
29. C
30. B
