diagnostic test

1. Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON
Address: Matalino St., D.M. Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando (P)
Telephone Number: (045) 598-8580 to 89 • Email Address: region3@deped.gov.ph
REGIONAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT
English 3
Name: ________________________________ Date: _______________________
Score: ________________________________
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write it on the provided Answer Sheet
1. What did Rosa’s friends give her?
I. Jose gave Rosa a doll.
II. Mario’s gift is a coloring book.
III. Marie’s gift is a yellow blouse and Beth’s present is a pink dress.
IV. Her friends and family’s love are the best gift she received.
A. I and II B. I, III, IV C. I, II, III D. I, II, III, IV
2. Your friend _____ safe here.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
3. Where _____ you yesterday?
A. is B. are C. was D. were
4. My cousin _____ in Manila for a year when he was a child.
A. live B. lives C. lived D. will live
5. Kyla usually _____ her dog for a morning walk.
A. take B. takes C. took D. will take
6. Tonight, Adrian _____ a letter for his mother.
A. write B. writes C. wrote D. will write
7. Which of the following is the homonym of the word flower?
A. flew C. flour
It is Rosa’s seventh birthday.
Mother prepared a simple surprise
celebration. Only a few close
friends were invited. They brought
gifts for Rosa. Jose’s gift is a doll.
Mario brought a coloring book.
Beth wrapped the pink dress in a
beautiful box. Marie’s present is a
yellow blouse. Rosa is very happy
with the love she received from
her family and friends.

2. Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON
Address: Matalino St., D.M. Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando (P)
Telephone Number: (045) 598-8580 to 89 • Email Address: region3@deped.gov.ph
B. floor D. flow
8. Which of the following is NOT a hyponym of vegetable?
A. carrot C. mango
B. eggplant D. string beans
9. What is the correct meaning of the underlined homograph?
I went fishing and caught a bass.
A. a kind of fish
B. a kind of instrument
C. a deep voice or tone
D. a type of transportation
10. Choose the word that will best complete the sentence.
I can ______ my name correctly.
A. right C. wright
B. rite D. write
11. What is the hyponym of jeepneys, buses, and tricycles?
A. appliance C. furniture
B. cloth D. vehicle
12. What is the best solution in this situation?
My dress got dirty.
A. I will wash my dress.
B. I will keep my dress in the closet.
C. I will give my dirty dress to my sister.
D. I will throw my dress in the trashcan.
13. You went to bakery to buy bread, and you noticed that the change given to you was too much. What
will you do?
A. I will give it to beggars.
B. I will give it to my mother.
C. I will just keep it to myself.
D. I will return it to the owner of the store.
14. Your teacher gave an assignment. When you came home, you saw your older brother playing video
games and he asked you to join. You enjoyed playing video games that you forgot to do your
assignment. The next day, your teacher scolded you for not doing your homework. What will you do
next time?
A. I will ignore my teacher.
B. I will do my assignment before playing.
C. I will ask my mother to do my assignment.
D. I will copy the assignment of my classmate.
15. What do you call to the present factual detail or information about persons, places, things, events,
and topics?
A. cause and effect
B. fiction writing
C. informational text
D. problem and solution

3. Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON
Address: Matalino St., D.M. Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando (P)
Telephone Number: (045) 598-8580 to 89 • Email Address: region3@deped.gov.ph
16. What element of informational text is exemplified the following sentence?
I forgot to finish my modules; so, I did not pass them on time.
A. cause and effect
B. comparison and contrast
C. problem and solution
D. sequence
` 17. Which of the following shows a cause-and-effect type of informational text?
A. Covid-19 is a virus spreading in the country.
B. She made one big mistake; as a result, she lost her job.
C. Get a pot and place soil in it; put the plant and water it.
D. Do not forget to eat your breakfast. Your mother will get mad.
18. Which long vowel sound is used in the following set of words?
A. /a/ B. /e/ C. /i/ D. /o/
19. Which of these words has a long /u/ sound?
A. bee B. cake C. cube D. home
20. My sister received a bouquet of roses. Which long vowel sound is used in the underlined word?
A. /a/ B. /e/ C. /i/ D. /o/
21. Which of the following phrases has a long /u/ sound?
A. a cute little girl
B. a pack of ice
C. meet the queen
D. beat the heat
22. Complete the sentence. I cover my _________ when I sneeze.
A. ears B. eyes C. head D. nose
23. Central Luzon, also known as Region 3, is the country's largest producer of rice, earning it the
nickname "Rice Granary of the Philippines". Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga,
Tarlac, and Zambales are its provinces.
How many provinces are there in Central Luzon?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
24. What is Central Luzon known for based on the selection?
A. Beach Capital of the Philippines
B. Rice Granary of the Philippines
C. Summer Capital of the Philippines
D. Tricycle Capital of the Philippines
25. My sister has a dog and a cat. They are great pets. Her cat is more independent and enjoys being
alone. Her dog enjoys interacting with people. They both need love and care. They also need to visit
the veterinarian to make sure that they are healthy.
Based on the selection, how do you compare the two pets?

4. Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON
Address: Matalino St., D.M. Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando (P)
Telephone Number: (045) 598-8580 to 89 • Email Address: region3@deped.gov.ph
A. They are both independent.
B. They both enjoy being alone.
C. They both need love and care.
D. They both enjoy interacting with people.
26. Elephants are ______ than horses. Which of the following forms of adjective must be used to
complete the sentence?
A. heavy C. heaviest
B. heavier D. more heavier
27. My sister is two years younger than I am. Which degree of comparison is used in this sentence?
A. comparative C. positive
B. negative D. superlative
28. Which degree of adjective compares qualities of persons or things?
A. comparative C. positive
B. negative D. superlative
29. She walked quickly to catch the bus. The underlined word in the sentence is an example of
adverb of _________.
A. degree C. place
B. manner D. time
30. The huge crowd screamed loudly when Sarah Geronimo’s concert started. What is the adverb of
manner in the sentence?
A. crowd C. loudly
B. huge D. started