Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
SDO ZARAGOZA ANNEX
1st PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 5
NAME: __________________________________________________ SCORE: __________
GRADE/SECTION: ________________________________________ DATE: ____________
A. Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer
(1-15 identify the meaning of the underlined word with the help of context clues)
_________1. Many kings and emperors in the olden times were untouchable. Despite the
cruelty people suffer, nobody wanted to say anything against them out of fear. To be untouchable means __________.
a. afflicted with an incurable disease b. cannot be criticized or talked about
c. hidden in their chambers d. possessing a very fair and sensitive skin
_________2. Playing some games in your smart phone for long periods of time can cause some fatigue and discomfort.
a. sleepless nights b. hallucination c. slight pain d. nice feeling
_________3. Do you know why some old people want to keep a list of things they need to
do during the day? The list serves as their constant reminder in case they
forget. A reminder is __________.
a. something that helps a person remember b. a set of guidelines that people need to follow
c. a signal that tells you to do something d. something that stands for another thing
_________4. When I tried calling up my friend who went out for some hiking on the
mountains, he was already unreachable.
a. very rich and famous b. out of phone coverage c. very far d. gone
_________5. Aga Mulach’s “Miracle in Cell No. 7” is a remake of a South Korean film bearing the same title.
a. pirated version of the original movie b. movie downloaded from the internet
c. stage play adapted from a movie d. movie that has been filmed again
_________6. The campus journalist recorded fire incident in his videocam.
a. video camera recorder b. camera trick c. shooting d. picture camera
_________7. The heliport is ready to receive representatives from other countries.
a. landing and takeoff place for an airplane b. bus stop
c. landing and takeoff place for a helicopter d.
_________8. The hi-tech super microscope is very helpful to the scientists who study
about the nature of coronavirus.
a. technologically advanced b. a style of material
c. a kind of an equipment d. traditional equipment
_________9. The docudrama on coronavirus disease that was shown on TV last night was quite impressive.
a. a drama documentary b. a comedy show
c. a talk show d. a k-drama
_________10. We had a staycation during the COVID-19 pandemic because we were not
allowed to go out of our house.
a. a vacation at the beach b. a vacation spent at home
c. a vacation at the farm d. a vacation at mountain
_________11. Let us take a photo as a souvenir of this place.
a. drawing b. picture c. painting d. video
_________12. The fans screamed and cried when the famous singer appeared on stage.
a. cooling devices on stage that direct air current
b. people who follow and admire another
c. the protesters
d. angry bashers
_________13. The couple rode a limo to their wedding reception.
a. rare breed of horse b. private jet c. expensive car d. tricycle
_________14. You won’t feel better if you don’t take your meds.
a. vitamins b. supplements c. drugs d. food
_________15. You need to study and prepare for an exam.
a. test b. game c. lesson d. assignment
_________16. The word that is used to modify a noun or a pronoun is called _________.
a. an adjective b. a verb c. a preposition d. noun
_________17. My father loves Filipino food. The underlined word is a _________.
a. proper adjective b. compound adjective c. predicate adjective d. both a and b
_________18. David bought a ______ car.
a. two door b. two-door c. two doors d. too doors
_________19. Noel is a handsome boy. The underlined word is a ________.
a. proper adjective b. compound adjective c. predicate adjective d. both b and c
_________20. The owner of that big house has a ______ dog.
a. well behave b. well-behave c. well-behaved d. well behave-
_________21. My cousin prefers Filipino food over Italian food. The underlined word is a ________.
a. proper adjective b. compound adjective c. predicate adjective d. no answer
_________22. A dog is a four-legged animal. The underlined word is a ________.
a. proper adjective b. compound adjective c. predicate adjective d. all of the mentioned
_________23. Our family enjoyed the ____________ vacation we had in Palawan.
a. two day b. two-day c. two days d. two-days
_________24. Sarah Geronimo is a ____________ singer.
a. well-known b. well known c. well known- d. both a and b
_________25. Since it did not rain for a long time, the grass turned brown. The underlined word is a
a. proper adjective b. compound adjective c. predicate adjective d. all of the mentioned
B. Directions: Infer the meaning of the underlined compound words. Choose the letter of your answer from the rectangular box.
_______1. Sonia’s father-in-law arrived home late yesterday evening.
_______2. Amarah usually eats her noon meal at the school canteen.
_______3. Visitors are entertained by the family at their living room.
_______4. Edison was a trail blazer. This made him a popular innovator.
_______5. Doctors and nurses are frontline workers. They’re very important in these trying times of the pandemic.
a. lead personnel d. spacious lounge
b. the latest information about an event. e. lunch
c. father of one’s spouse f. first to discover many things
C. Directions: Read the sentences carefully, then match the given causes in the left column with the effects in the right column.
Causes Effects
_____1. Summer winds are strong, a.) for they don’t go to school.
_____2. It is dangerous to go out b.) or you will fail the test.
during a typhoon,
_____3. The sky became dark, c.) so children often fly a kite.
_____4. You need to study well, d.) for you can be hit by falling trees.
_____5. Children suffer skin rashes e.) so they need to avoid the sun.
during summer f.) and it started to rain
D. Directions: Complete the compound sentence by adding a solution that answers the problem.
1. I have a fever,
so _____________________________________________________________________________________
2. It is going to rain,
so _____________________________________________________________________________________
3. PAGASA says that the rain may cause severe flooding in our place,
so _____________________________________________________________________________________
4. I want to grow tall,
so _____________________________________________________________________________________
5. This pandemic is not over yet,
so ______________________________________________________________________________________
