I. Direction: A word in each sentence below is underlined.

Choose the word from the choices that has its

similar meaning. Use the context clues in each sentence to help you choose the similar meaning of the
underlined word.
1. The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial.
A. ugly B. tiny C. for dogs D. like a palace
2. At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
A. bread B. silverware C. drinks D. menus
3. Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War.
A. outlawed B. exchanged C. running D. common
4. Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street.
A. crosswalks B. walkers’ C. stoplights D. parrots
5. When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast.
A. rested B. broke C. avoided D. looked at
6. The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night.
A. lose B. eat C. trade D. show
7. The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.
A. cold B. clean C. green D. warm
8. Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
A. popular B. out-dated C. careful D. round
9. His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark.
A. nervous B. silly C. happy D. sleepy
10. After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.
A. dark B. funny C. bright D. normal
II. Choose the meaning of the word basing from the given meaning of the root.
Write the letter of the best answer.
11. Which of the following root words match their meanings?
a. meter – measure b. equi – half c. bio- two d. graph – write
12. The root word of the words thermos, thermal and thermostat mean
a. cold b. heat c. dark d. light
13. The words chronological, synchronize, and chronicle all have to do with
a. time b. money c. action d. number
14. Which of the following has a root word that means to write?
a. publish b. revoke c. vocal d. inscribe
15. The words extract and extrasensory share the root word extra. Which of the following is the meaning of extra?
a. inside of b. outside of c. around d. without
III. Read and understand the questions carefully. Then choose and write the letter of the best answer.
16. Which of the following is not true?
a. Primary sources are those that offer original thoughts, report a discovery, or give new information.
b. The summary and evaluation of information is found in secondary sources.
c. The classification of a work as a primary, secondary, or tertiary source is fixed.
17. When a journalist gives a report about a certain topic on an event he or she personally attended, the journalist
serves as a _____ source of information.
a. Tertiary b. Secondary c. Primary
18. Emma needs to write a paper about the late President Ferdinand Marcos. Which of the following sources would be
the best for her to use?
a. A biography about Ferdinand Marcos on the History Channel b. A yahoo! Search on Marcos
c. An issue of people magazine
19. Nestor needs to write a report on Philippines. Which of the following sources should he use?
a. Wikipedia b. CIA Fact book c .You Tube
20. You have to write a paper about a career you are interested in pursuing. Which of the following should you do to
get information if you want to be a dentist?
a. Ask your dentist if he has time for an interview. B. Read a college level textbook about dentistry.
c. Ask your teacher what it would be like to be a dentist.
IV. Direction: Read and decide which of the following sentences is a compound sentence or complex
sentence. Choose the letter of the correct answer
21. Which sentence is a compound sentence?
a. As I walked along the beach, I found strange footprints. b. I walked along the beach and found strange footprints.
c. I found strange footprints when I walked along the beach.
22. Which sentence is a complex sentence?
a. Juan brings a water jug when he goes hiking. b. I saw the movies several time but I still love to watch it.
c. I love to eat a lot but I have to watch my weight
V. Read the following sentences and decide which the needed conjunction to complete each compound
sentence.
23. They loved her ____they called her Gabi for short.
a. and b. or c. but
24. I am very sorry _____ I cannot go with you.
a. or b. and c. but
25. You will marry me _____you will forever remain a plant.
a. but b. and c. or
26. You have to come early _____ you will be marked late.
a. or b. and c. but
VI. Answer the following questions by getting the meaning of the underlined word. Choose the letter of the
correct answer. (Using Prefixes)
27. If correct means right, what does incorrect mean?
a. not true b. accurate c. exact
28. If approval means giving permission, what does disapproval mean?
a. in favor b. lack of approval c. instance of approving
29. If connect means to link, what does disconnect mean?
a. chain b. join c. to stop or end
30. If a conformist is someone who follows accepted rules, what is a nonconformist mean?
a. a person who does not behave the way most people behave
b. to obey or agree with something c. to behave in a way that is accepted by most people
Listen carefully and restate the given portions of each sentence to clarify its meaning.
Write the letter of the correct answer
31. Life is not all beds of roses.
A. all happiness B. all sadness C. all sorrows D. all pains
32. This secret of ours is under lock and key.
A. kept in case B. don’t tell anybody C. lock in the cabinet D. put under the ground
33. Lesson planning is a labor of love.
A. a poem of love B. things done for somebody loved
C. done with inspiration D. teacher's work
34. Hoping to be a millionaire by winning sweepstakes is like crying for the moon.
A. hopeless thing B. very difficult to attain C. a sure thing
35. I hate fair weather friends.
A. beautiful B. only on happy days C. helpful in one in need
Direction: Read carefully the situation then choose the letter of the correct answer.
36.    Carlos saw Jerry cheating during the test. He told Jerry that what he is doing is bad. What would Carlos say?
A.   I’m warning you jerry not to tell our teacher. B.   I promise not to do it again.
C.   I don’t care if you saw me, Jerry. D.   We are not friends anymore, Jerry.
37.    Writing on the wall is not allowed, but Robert enjoys doing this. John saw what Robert is doing, he told Robert
that what he is doing is not good. What would Robert do?
A.   Robert erases all the writings and made promises not to do it again.
B.   Robert would not mind John.
C.   Robert did not accept the truth that he is the one doing.
D.   Robert punch john by criticizing his works.
38.    Soledad joins a dance contest in their barangay fiesta. After the contest Louisa told her friend that she lacks
choreography. What would Soledad say?
A.   It was an unfair decision. C. I am better than them.
B.   I don’t need your advice. D. I need more time to practice in order to win.
39.  Grade six class held a singing contest. Then, it was Jose’s turn to sing but he did not won. Romeo, his friend, told
him that his voice was out of tune. What would Jose say?
A.   I will not join a contest anymore. C. I will practice more.
B.   I will stop schooling. D. I don’t care what you say
40.    Jane is always late in coming to school because she sleeps late at night watching “teleserye”. One day, the
teacher called her attention and made a promise not to do it again. What would Jane say?
A.   I promise to come to school early. C. I promise to eat fruit and vegetables.
B.   I promise to study my lessons. D. I promise not to tell anyone.
41. Mother needs you to help answer your brother’s assignment in English in which you’re tired after having a picnic
with your friends. What would you do?
A.    Go to the bedroom and sleep B.    Inform mother that I’m going to answer it when I get up.
C.    Tell mother that it’s her obligation to help her children. D.    Ignore my mother.
42. Sandra wants to leave the room for personal reason while they’re having an experiment in Science. What would
she do?
A.    Leave the room secretly. B.    Talk aloud that she’ll leave the room.
C.    Ask permission from the teacher before leaving the class.
D.    Let her seatmate write her experiment.
Direction: Match the meanings from Column A with the words from Column B.

Column A Column B
________ 1. Without weight A. harshness
________ 2. The act of being settled B. meekness
________ 3. Being honest and just C. argument
________ 4. Being humble or patient D. fairness
________ 5. Arranged in a straight line E. development
________ 6. Being advanced for grown F. establishment
________ 7. Disagreement or quarrel G. alignment
________ 8. Ungentle or cruel in action H. weightlessness
 TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

OBJECTIVES NO. OF PLACEMENT

ITEMS
EN6V-IVa-12.3.3, 12.4.1.3, 12.4.2.3) 10 1-10
Infer meaning of borrowed words using context clues
(EN6V-Iva-12.3.3, 12.4.1.3, 12.4.2.3)
Infer meaning of borrowed words using roots 5 11-15

(EN6SS-IVc-5)
List of primary and secondary sources of information. 5 16-20

(EN6SS-IVd-1.10) 6 21-26
Use various types and kinds of sentence for effective
communication of information/ideas –complex/compound
sentence

(EN6VC-IVd-12.4.2.3) 4 27-30
Infer meaning of borrowed words using prefixes.

TOTAL 30 1-30
ITEMS
ANSWER KEY

1. D 16. C
2. C 17. C
3. C 18. A
4. B 19. B
5. B 20.A
6. D 21. B
7. A 22. A
8. B 23. A
9. A 24. C
10. C 25. C
11. A 26. A
12. B 27. A
13. A 28. B
14. D 29. C
15. B 30 .A