Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
NAGTALUNTONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NAGTALUNTONG, LOBO, BATANGAS

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 6

NAME: _______________________________________________________________ Score: ________

I. Read each sentence and write the letter of the correct answer on a separate answer
sheet.
_____1. It is an annual publication containing general information about sports, politics,
government, and events.
A. almanac B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. newspaper

_____2. It gives information about the spelling, pronunciation, meaning, syllables, and stress of
words.
A. almanac B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. newspaper

_____3. You want to gather information about the people and population of Korea, what source
or reference book will you look for?
A. almanac B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. newspaper

_____4. If I want to know the meaning of the word naive, what is the best reference book to
use?
A. almanac B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. newspaper

_____5. It contains information on all branches of knowledge, and topics are arranged
alphabetically.
A. almanac B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. newspaper

_____6. It is a story’s atmosphere or the feeling that the reader gets from the story.
A. mood B. tone C. purpose of the author D. setting

_____7. It is the author’s attitude towards the subject.

A. mood B. tone C. purpose of the author D. setting

_____8. After reading the novel, I felt so depressed. What does the statement signify?
A. mood B. tone C. purpose of the author D. setting

_____9. It is very important to take Vitamin C to boost our immune system. A strong immune
system can protect us from bacteria and viruses. It al so keeps the body healthy and fit. What
is the purpose of the author in writing these statements?
A. to criticize B. to entertain C. to persuade D. information

_____10. What does reading a news article provide the readers?

A. entertainment B. gossip C. information D. to persuade
_____11. A text structure that simply describes something is a .
A. description C. comparison and contrast
B. cause and effect D. sequence
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Department of Education
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
NAGTALUNTONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NAGTALUNTONG, LOBO, BATANGAS

_____12. A text structure that has two parts: the author identifies the problem and then details
solutions to the problem.
A. cause and effect C. problem and solution
B. compare and contrast D. sequence

_____13. A text structure that covers a few purposes such as sequential instructions and
chronological events and arguments is a .
A. sequence C. problem and solution
B. description D. compare and contrast

_____14. I have two dogs. Both of them have the same color but of different breeds. The text
structure of these statements is .
A. sequence C. compare and contrast
B. cause and effect D. problem and solution

_____15. Jose never fails to end the school year with flying colors because of his diligence and
dedication towards his studies. The text structure of these statements is .
A. cause and effect C. problem and solution
B. compare and contrast D. sequence

II. Identify the correct type of propaganda device with its definition.

_____16. It links a person, product, or idea to a negative symbol.

A. Name Calling C. Testimonial
B. Glittering Generalities D. Plain Folks

_____17. It uses a famous person to endorse an idea or a product.

A. Name Calling C. Testimonial
B. Glittering Generalities D. Plain Folks

_____18. It identifies a product or an idea within a locality or country.

A. Name Calling C. Testimonial
B. Glittering Generalities D. Plain Folks

_____19. It is a word of praise for a product or person.

A. Name Calling C. Testimonial
B. Glittering Generalities D. Plain Folks

_____20. In a radio interview, the beauty advocates talk about negative things on a particular
brand
of soap and convince people not to use it anymore.
A. Name Calling C. Testimonial
B. Glittering Generalities D. Plain Folks

III. Responding to Authentic Texts

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_____ 21. It is any text that is written and published for the public. It refers to texts which
provide real-life examples of language used in everyday situations.
A. Editorial Text C. Testimonial
B. Authentic text D. Plain Folks

_____ 22. It is an article that expresses the editor’s opinions about a current issue.
A. Editorial Text C. Testimonial
B. Authentic text D. Plain Folks

_____ 23. It is a description or imitation that symbolically pictures the writer’s opinions
about an issue.
A. Editorial Text C. Caricature
B. Authentic text D. Plain Folks

_____ 24. It can be read or found in the newspaper and magazine.

A. Editorial Text C. Caricature
B. Authentic text D. Plain Folks

_____ 25. It refers to texts which provide real-life examples of language used in everyday
situations.
A. Editorial Text C. Caricature
B. Authentic text D. Plain Folks

IV. Distinguishing Text Types

_____ 26. You need to write the recipe of your favorite chicken adobo to share it with your best
friend.
A. Procedural B. Recount C. Description D. Persuasion

_____ 27. You need to write about your experiences when you visited your relatives in the
province.
A. Procedural B. Recount C. Description D. Persuasion

_____ 28. Your teacher asked you to write about yourself.

A. Procedural B. Recount C. Description D. Persuasion

_____ 29. You need to convince your friends to try the new fruit juice creation of your Mother.
A. Procedural B. Recount C. Description D. Persuasion

_____ 30. Your teacher wants you to write an article about the recent issue.
A. Discussion/Argument C. Procedural
B. Description D. Recount

_____ 31. You have an assignment to make a brochure on one of the historical places in the
Philippines.
A. Discussion/Argument C. Procedural
B. Description D. Recount
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Department of Education
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
NAGTALUNTONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NAGTALUNTONG, LOBO, BATANGAS

_____ 32. Your sister asked you to help her write an instruction for her activity guide.
A. Discussion/Argument C. Procedural
B. Description D. Recount

_____ 33. You want to write your diary.

A. Discussion/Argument C. Procedural
B. Description D. Recount

_____ 34. Your group is assigned to write on the affirmative side in a debate on “Impact of
Quarantine on Mental Health of Children.”
A. Procedural C. Discussion/Argument
B. Recount D. Persuasion

_____ 35. Your grandmother wants you to advertise her original “pansit molo” business on
social
media.
A. Procedural C. Discussion/Argument
B. Recount D. Persuasion

_____ 36. What can you say about the statement below?
Visual materials cover the whole range of non-text and non-audio materials, everything from
original art, prints, photographs, and films.
A. True B. False

_____ 37. Which of the following is NOT an online source of information?

A. Podcast B. Blog C. Magazine D. Social Media

_____ 38. Which text structure discusses the similarities and differences of two or more
concepts, persons, places, animals, or things? A Venn diagram is appropriate to be used for
this text structure.
A. Illustrate C. Identify
B. Compare and Contrast D. Create

_____ 39.Which is not a characteristic of broadcast media?

A. It is often used for daily news reports on television and radio broadcasts.
B. It offers live discussion and live programming.
C. It is a lightweight, portable, and disposable publication printed on paper.
D. It has a wider range of audience locally and even internationally.

_____ 40. What is common between viewing materials and printed sources of information?
A. They use dialogues and scripts for characters.
B. They use reading skills to get the message of the text.
C. They use still pictures or images to support the text.
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Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
NAGTALUNTONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NAGTALUNTONG, LOBO, BATANGAS

_____ 41. Which among the sources of information are not time-bound because readers may
read them back and forth for as long as they want?
A. Broadcast sources of information
B. Online sources of information
C. Printed sources of information
D. All of the above

_____ 42. Trina loves to watch the television show “Entertainment Live.” As her hobby, she
also collects limited editions of “People Magazine.” What do you think is common between these
television show and the magazine?
A. Both are viewed on television.
B. Both are interactive to their consumers.
C. Both use still pictures and images.
D. Both feature well-known personalities.

_____ 43. To which sources of information do Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Podcast, and the like
belong?
A. Printed sources of information
B. Broadcast sources of information
C. Online sources of information
D. All of the above

Read and analyze the statements below. Identify the viewing material described in each
number. Write the letters of your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
A. television show
B. video-streamed movie
C. both television show and video-streamed movie

_________44. Its viewing may be delayed, stopped, or continued.

_________45. It shows different genres.
_________46. It uses moving pictures and sound effects.
_________47. It has available shows like sports, news, travel, etc. for viewing and entertainment
purposes.
_________48. It has no commercial breaks.
_________49. We use the senses of sight and hearing in viewing its content.
_________50. Its viewers can relate their personal experiences with its content.