PRETEST IN SCIENCE – GRADE 3

S.Y. 2025 – 2026

Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the BEST answer. Write the LETTER
of your choice on a separate paper or the provided answer sheet.

1. Your mother bought you a balloon. The balloon itself, which

we can hold, is a type of solid object. In your opinion, what type of
matter is the air inside the balloon called?
A. gas B. liquid C. solid D. A, B at C

2. Your mother bought ice cream, and she wants it to stay solid until tomorrow
for your birthday. Which of the sentences below can she do to prevent it from
melting and keep the ice cream solid?
A. Place it in front of an electric fan to cool it down.
B. Just leave it on the table overnight.
C. Wrap it in cloth and put it in the cabinet.
D. Put it in the freezer.

3. You saw that your mother is getting tired from doing the laundry, so you
want to help her. Your mother wants the washed clothes to dry quickly. What will
you do?
A. I will disturb her while she's working.
B. I suggest that we iron the clothes she just rinsed.
C. I will entertain her and tell stories while she's doing the laundry.
D. I will help her hang and sundry the clothes so they will dry quickly.

4. You and your friend played the game patintero. You

had so much fun that you both ended up sweating a lot. What
is the name of the second or middle layer of the skin where
the sweat glands, blood vessels, and nerves are found?
A. Dermis B. Epidermis C. Hypodermis D. Nerve Ending

5. Which of the statements below do not express the importance of animals to

us and to our environment?
A. Animals provide food for humans.
B. Animals bear fruits that we can eat.
C. Animals can help humans in their livelihood.
D. Animals can be cared for and serve as companions for humans.

6. Your younger sibling came home from school very happy because they
bought a small bird being sold outside the school. They also bought a small cage
to keep the bird in. You felt sorry for the bird being locked in the cage. How would
you explain to your younger siblings that they should set the bird free?
A. I will go to the person who sold the bird to my sibling and get
angry at them.
B. I will just let my sibling keep the bird in the cage because they
bought it anyway.
C. I will tell my sibling that our parents don’t want us to keep birds
in the house, so the bird should be set free.
D. I will tell my sibling that the sky and trees should be the bird’s
home, not the cage, so they should set it free.
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 7. You have a presentation at school. Your teacher wants you to create a
short story about animals that live in water, can swim, and from which a lesson
can be learned. Which of the animals below should be your character?

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A. Ants B. Dog C. Duck D. Fish

8. If you are to group animals that have four legs which they use for walking
and running, which group should go together?

A. Cow, pig, goat, horse C. Seahorse, lobster, duck, snake

B. Lobster, duck, snake, cow D. Snake, cow, pig, goat

9. Which of the images below show proper ways of taking care of trees
and plants?

I. Watering the plants III. Giving the plants sunlight

II. Tilling the soil IV. Cutting down trees

A. I B. I & II C. I, II & III D. I, II, III & IV

10. Plants provide many benefits to humans. They can give us food like fruits
and vegetables. They can also be a source of materials to create various items.
Study the images of the items below. What benefit of plants to humans is being
shown?

A. Trees and plants can be used as materials to make different tools or objects.
B. Trees and plants can be a source of materials to make clothing.
C. Trees and plants provide food for people.
D. Trees and plants provide fresh air.

11. Your mother brought you to the province where your grandparents live.
They have many animals, and you also want to take care of some. You want to
care for animals that are furry and have wings. Which animals would you choose?

A. Chicken, Parrot, Dove C. Fish, Turtle, Squid

B. Dog, Cat, Rabbit D. Horse, Carabao, Goat
 12. Clarence’s parents both have fair skin and are of average height. His father
has curly hair and is good at drawing. What traits might Clarence have?

A. Clarence has dark skin and very curly hair.

B. Clarence has fair skin and is good at drawing.
C. Clarence has fair skin and is good at the sport of basketball.
D. Clarence did not inherit any traits from his parents.

13. Your Science teacher gave you an assignment. She asked you to find
pictures of living things. Which of the pictures below would you choose? Why?

A. I will choose the pictures of a child, a tree, and a bird because they breathe,
move, and can reproduce; therefore, they are considered living things.
B. I will choose only the pictures of the child and the bird because only they
can reproduce, which means they are the only living things.
C. The living things are the car and the bird because they move, so I will choose them.
D. I will not choose any of the pictures above because they are all non-living things.

14. Rearrange the letters inside the box to form a word. It refers to
the habitat of fish, octopus, shrimp, and many others.

E T R A W

A. air B. land C. straw D. water

15. Your teacher called you to explain in front of the class how to
properly care for and protect our environment. How would you explain it?
A. I will explain to them the benefits of having a clean and orderly
environment for our health and way of life.
B. I will explain that protecting and conserving the environment is
the responsibility of adults only.
C. We young people don’t care about the environment, so it’s up to us whether
we want to help or not.
D. I will say that we should participate in keeping the environment clean
and orderly because we don’t really have a choice but to follow the
government’s rules.

16. David is walking in the park when he notices that there are many trees, the air is
clean, and the surroundings are fresh. But in another part of town, he sees a place full
of trash, polluted air, and a few plants. If you were David, how would you explain the
importance of a clean and balanced environment to humans and other living
things?

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A. It is better to ignore the environment because it keeps changing anyway.

B. A dirty environment has no effect on the health of humans or other living things.
C. Only humans benefit from a clean environment, not other living things.
D. A clean and balanced environment provides a safe habitat and enough
natural resources for all living creatures.
 17. While on vacation in the province, Juan noticed that there were many
trees, the air was clean, and the river water was fresh. However, when he returned
to the city, he noticed that the surroundings were full of smoke and littered with trash.
Why is a clean and balanced environment important to humans and other living
things?
A. Because it helps people get used to a dirty environment.
B. To maintain a safe and orderly habitat for all living creatures.
C. Because fewer plants make it easier for people to move around.
D. So that trash can accumulate quickly and be used for various purposes.

18. Juana was walking around their Barangay when she noticed many trees,
fresh air, and no litter around. She also saw healthy plants and birds happily flying.
She wants to understand how a clean and balanced environment affects the health
of humans and other living things. What is the correct answer?
A. It provides nutrients, clean air, and a safe home for all living beings.
B. It causes illness and the loss of shelter for creatures in the surroundings.
C. It has no effect because living beings can survive in any kind of environment.
D. It slows the growth of plants and animals, resulting in a decrease in their numbers.

19. A boy was walking in the park when he noticed a lot of trash
scattered around. How might this affect people and other living things in the
area?
A. The air in the surroundings will become cleaner and fresher.
B. The soil will become more fertile, and plants will grow faster.
C. There will be no effect because the trash will naturally decompose quickly.
D. It will cause pollution that may be harmful to the health of humans and animals.

20. Marie is cooking in their well-lit kitchen using a stove while listening to the
news over the radio. What is the correct explanation for the use of heat, light,
sound, and electricity in her activity?
A. Light, heat, sound, and electricity are not connected to each other and are
not important in daily life.
B. The heat from the stove powers the radio, the sound is used to cook the food,
and electricity is not important for cooking.
C. The heat from the stove lights up the kitchen, the sound from the radio heats
the food, and electricity is only used for the light.
D. The heat from the stove softens the food, the light provides illumination, the
sound from the radio provides information, and the electricity powers all of it.

21. Jose noticed that his father brought home many fish after using dynamite
for fishing. But after a few months, he observed that his father's catch gradually
decreased. What could be the long-term effect of using dynamite in fishing?
A. The fish habitat will be cleaned, and more coral reefs will grow.
B. The number of fish will continue to increase because they grow faster.
C. The ocean will remain clean and safe for other marine resources.
D. The fish habitat will be destroyed, small fish will die, and the number of catches
will decrease in the future.

22. On her way to school, Mia noticed that the clouds in the sky were thick,
and the air felt heavy. What could be the characteristic of this kind of weather?
A. The sky is full of clouds, and it might rain.
B. The wind is strong, and the weather is very hot.
C. The sky is overcast, cloudy, and there will be heavy rain.
D. The sun is shining brightly and there are no clouds in the sky.
 23. One morning, while Anton was playing outside their house, he noticed the
bright sun in the sky. That evening, Anton looked up again and saw the moon and
many stars. Based on his observation, what is the correct description of the things
visible in the sky at different times of the day?
A. At night, the sun can be seen along with the stars.
B. The same things can be seen in the sky during the day and at night.
C. In the morning, the moon and stars are visible, while the sun shines at night.
D. In the morning, the sun can be seen, and at night, the moon and stars can be seen.

24. Peter was playing in their living room when his mother asked where his
ball was. Peter said, "The ball is beside the box." What did Peter use to explain the
location of the ball?

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A. He said the ball moves around, so it’s hard to find.

B. He didn’t use any object as a reference for the ball’s position.
C. He used the box as a reference point to show the position of the ball.
D. He explained that the ball has its own direction, so it doesn’t have a fixed location.

25. While on her way to school, Katherine noticed that it was raining heavily,
and some parts of the road were flooded. What should she do to ensure her safety
in this situation?
A. Play in the rainwater and take the chance to have fun with her friends.
B. Stay at home, listen to the news, and wait for the rain to subside before leaving.
C. Walk through the flood to get to school quickly, even if the depth of the water
is uncertain.
D. Use an umbrella and continue going to school even if the roads are
severely flooded.

26. Paul is studying in his room. He uses a light to read his book clearly, a fan
to stay comfortable, and an electric kettle to heat water for his milk. Based on this
situation, what does it show about the role of light, heat, sound, and electricity in
daily life as observed by many people?

A. Light, heat, sound, and electricity play an important role in making daily tasks
easier and improving the quality of life.
B. Light, heat, sound, and electricity are not very important because people can
live without them.
C. Only electricity is useful in daily life; other forms of energy are not necessary.
D. Heat, light, and sound can be replaced by anything found inside the house.
 27. Jake and his family planned to go to the park this afternoon. Before leaving,
he looked outside their house to check the weather. Which of the following shows
rainy weather?

A. C.

B
B. D.

28. While watching the news, Miguel heard the weather reporter mention the
exact temperature for the day. He asked his mother what instrument is used to
measure the heat or coldness of the weather. Which of the following instruments is
the correct answer?

A. Anemometer C. Hygrometer

B. Barometer D. Thermometer

29. Mang Pedro was fishing out at sea when the waves suddenly became
strong, causing his boat to drift far from the shore. What is the main force that
caused the boat to move away?
A. Water – The main factor in the movement of the waves that carried the boat away.
B. Gravity – The force that pulls objects downward toward the center of the Earth.
C. Force – A general term that is not specific to what caused the boat’s movement.
D. Wind – The force that can push objects, especially by creating waves.

30. For five days, Carlo recorded the weather conditions in their area. Here is
his record:
Araw Lagay ng Panahon Temperatura (°C)
Monday Sunny 32°C
Tuesday Cloudy 30°C
Wednesday Rainy 26°C
Thursday Cloudy 28°C
Friday Sunny 31°C
Based on the table, what observation can be made about the changes in weather
over the five days?
A. The temperature remained the same each day.
B. There was no rain, so the weather condition did not change.
C. The temperature continuously dropped from Monday to Friday.
D. The weather changed each day, with a mix of sunny, cloudy, and
rainy conditions.
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