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1. Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region III - Central Luzon
Tarlac City Schools Division
Tarlac North B - District IV
STO. DOMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School I.D 106725
Sto. Domingo, Tarlac City
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
Third Periodical Test in ENGLISH 5
2023-2024
COMPETENCY CODE
ITEM PLACEMENT
No. of
Items
EASY AVERAGE DIFFICULT
Remember /
Knowledge
Understand/
Comprehension
Apply/
Application
Analyze /
Analysis
Evaluate /
Synthesize
Create /
Evaluation
1. Distinguish text-types according to
purpose and features: classification,
explanation, enumeration and time
order
EN5RC-
IIc-
3.2.1
1-5 6-10 21-25 16-20 12 11,13,14,15 25
2. Summarize various text types based on
elements
33,35,36,38 29,30,31,32 26-
28,37
34 13
3. Make a stand EN5OL-
IIh-4
43 39,40,41,42 5
4. Provide evidence to support
opinion/fact
EN5OL-
IIf-
3.5.1
44,45 46,47,48 49 50 7
TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS 12 16 6 9 2 5 50

2. Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region III - Central Luzon
Tarlac City Schools Division
Tarlac North B - District IV
STO. DOMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School I.D 106725
Sto. Domingo, Tarlac City
THIRD PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 5
2023-2024
Name:____________________________________Grade: ________________Score:_____
Directions: Read each paragraph carefully then answer the questions that follow. Write
your answers in your activity notebook.
1. What type of text is the given paragraph?
a. descriptive b. classification
c. narrative D. Both descriptive and narrative
2. What is the purpose of the given text type?
a. to describe b. to narrate events c. to classify d. To enumerate
3. What language features are used?
a. descriptive words b. simple present tense c. Both d. Flowery words
4. What type of text is the given paragraph?
a. descriptive b. classification c. narrative d. enumerate
5. What is the purpose of the given text type?
a. to classify b. to describe c. to narrate events d. To enumerate

3. 6. What type of text is the given selection?
A. descriptive B. classification C. explanation D. text type
7. What does the paragraph explain?
A. water cycle B. water vapor C. amount of water D. water in the earth
8. The following are reasons why the section is an explanation text except ONE. Which One is this?
A. It classifies and or describes.
B. It explains how Earth’s water recycles itself.
C. Verbs in the explanation text type are in the present tense.
D. It explains ideas of the general subject.
9. Why is water important?
A. It is because water builds houses
B. It is because water propagates plants
C. It is because water cleans our dirty clothes
D. It is because without water living things would die
10. Based on the selection you read, which of the following explains how water cycle happens?
A. The water cycle is also known as the hydrological cycle.
B. This cycle happens because of the sun’s heat and gravity.
C. The water cycle includes how the earth’s water recycle itself.
D. The cycle includes evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Directions: Read each of the following short paragraphs carefully and choose the letter that
gives the best explanation.
11. Looking like giant hills, the Chocolate Hills are probably Bohol’s most famous tourist attraction. Most
people who first see the landscape in pictures can hardly believe that these hills are natural artifacts or
not man-made. If this idea is true, then the effort of building them surely surpasses the construction of
the pyramids in Egypt. The hills are no less than 1268 in number. Uniform in shape, they are between
30 and 50 meters high. They are covered with grass, which at the end of the dry season, turns into
chocolate brown. It is from this color that the name Chocolate Hills was derived.
A. Chocolate Hills is a big tourist pull on Bohol, they are covered in green grass that turns into
brown chocolate during the dry season.
B. Bohol Island has become a top beach destination in the country for its beautiful white sand
beaches.
C. Chocolate Hills can be visited anytime of the year as they will be just as spectacular during
the rainy season as during the dry season.
12. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover
without special treatment.
A. Coronavirus pandemic is above all a human tragedy.
B. An epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area crossing international
boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people.
C. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, wherein most people infected with it will only have mild
symptoms and fully recover.

4. 13. Online learning is education that takes place over the internet. It is often referred to as “e-learning”
among other terms. Online learning is just one type of distance learning. It takes place across distance
and not in a traditional classroom.
A. Online Education is electronically supported learning that relies on the internet for teacher
and pupil interaction.
B. Traditional Learning takes place in a classroom setting, where there is one trainer who
moderates and regulates the flow of information and knowledge.
C. Online classes are no easier than classes offered in the traditional classroom setting and, in
some cases, can be even be more difficult.
14. The Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, also known as the Bayanihan Act, and officially designated as
Republic Act No. 11469, is a law in the Philippines that was enacted on March 2020 granting the
President additional authority to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
A. Filipino culture is unique compared to other Asian countries, and beliefs apply every day in
the life of the Filipinos and reveal how rich and blessed the culture the people have.
B. This is an act declaring the existence of a National Emergency arising from the coronavirus
disease.
C. An act providing for special protection against child abuse, exploitation and discrimination.
15. Natural events such as volcanic eruptions and meteor impacts can cause earthquakes, but the
majority of naturally occurring earthquakes are triggered by movement of the earth’s plates.
A. Most earthquakes occur along the edge of the oceanic and continental plates.
B. Earthquakes are caused by sudden release of energy within some limited region of the
rocks of the earth.
C. Antarctica has the least earthquake of any continent, but small earthquakes can occur
anywhere in the world.
16. Being a responsible family member is not measured by our status in life. It doesn’t matter whether
we are rich or poor, educated or unschooled nor by the accumulation of material wealth and
possessions, neither by age.
A. Classification B. Explanation
C. Enumeration D. Time order
17. The string family is the largest in the orchestra. The instruments in this family are the double bass,
which is the biggest, cello, viola, and the smallest, the violin.
A. Explanation B. Enumeration
C. Classification D. Time order
18. Seashells belong to the classification, Mollusca or Mollusks. There are many classifications of
mollusks. Two of these are being singleshelled and two-shelled.
A. Classification B. Explanation
C.Enumeration D. Time order
19. Cheerfulness gives us the courage to go on in the face of trials. It lightens our burden. We feel sad
and disappointed whenever we cannot get what we would like to have.
A. Enumeration B. Classification
C. Explanation D. Time order
20. Children, like adults, also have rights. The rights of a child include the following: the right to live,
right to a name, a family, and citizenship, right to education, right to highest standards of health, and
right to play, enjoy recreation and leisure.
A. Explanation B. Classification
C. Enumeration D. Time order
Directions: The Covid-19 Pandemic is spreading globally. There are things that you should do in your
simple way to avoid spreading it in your family. Arrange the sequence of events from the following
selection. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
21. 1. They arrived early at home.
2. They washed their hands and left their shoes outside before entering the house
3. Mother and father went to the market.
A. 3,1,2 B. 3,2,1 C. 1,2,3 D. 2,1,3
22. 1. Father will go to his office today.

5. 2. He put on his face mask and gloves before going out.
3. He went out and ride his bicycle.
A. 1,2,3 B. 2,1,3 C. 3,2,1 D. 2,3,1
23. 1. He went to the doctor for a check-up.
2. Rick suffered a sore throat.
3. He gurgled water with salt.
A. 1,2,3 B. 2,3,1 C. 2,1,3 D. 3,1,2
24. 1. Last May, after the Enhanced Community Quarantine, the government implemented the Modified
Enhanced Community Quarantine.
2. The Enhanced Community Quarantine was implemented last March.
3. This month of June, the General Community Quarantine was implemented.
A. 1, 2, 3 B. 2, 1, 3 C. 3,1,2 D. 2,3,1
25. 1. Fill out all the information and send it to the adviser.
2. Download the Learner’s Enrollment Survey Form.
3. Print the downloaded form.
A. 1,2,3 B. 3,1,2 C. 2,3,1 D. 1,3,2
Directions: Read the text below and make a generalization. Choose the letter of your
answer.
26. Ariane showed her report card to her friend, Kyle. Ariane received all As. On her report card. Her
teacher said that she enjoys having Ariane in her class.
A. Ariane is a girl.
B. Ariane enjoys going to school.
C. Ariane received As in all of the subjects.
D. All of the above.
27. The canteen servers have noticed that when they serve green beans, the green beans often remain
uneaten. When they serve squash, however most squash are gone when the students returned their
lunch trays.
A. Squash is a vegetable.
B. More kids like green beans.
C. Most students eat squash than green beans in school.
D. None at all.
28. A blue whale can reach a length of 100 feet. That is almost as long as three school buses. Blue
whales are thought to be as one of the biggest animals that ever lived on Earth.
A. Blue whales are the ocean’s king.
B. No other animal is as big as the blue whale.
C. The size of a blue whale is very impressive.
D. Blue whales are thought to be as one.
29. It is when and where the story happens.
A. plot B. setting C. characters D. resolution
30. The people and animals that are important in the story.
A. setting B. characters C. plot D. theme
31. It relates to the events that happen in a story.
A. plot B. climax C. moral D. characters
32. When determining a theme, the reader first considers the ________.
A. title B. topic C. illustrations D. length of the story
33. Which of the following is an example of a theme?
A. Life is short; make the most of it.
B. Oatmeal is the healthiest food you can eat.
C. Carry your cellphone with two hands at all times.
D. You can severely break your leg if you are not careful in crossing the street.
34. Once a boy was in a hurry. He ran across the street without looking at the other side of the road. He
nearly escaped being hit by a car. What do you think is the theme of the story?
A. Honesty is the best policy.
B. Stealing is against the law.

6. C. One good turn deserves another.
D. Looking both ways before crossing the street.
For 35-38. Susan was sitting near a window reading a book. Later, Martha and Rose passed by. They
invited Susan to go with them to attend a birthday party. Susan declined because she was the only one
left at home.
35.The persons in the story are called _______.
A. plot B. theme C. setting D. Characters
36. The underlined phrase, near a window is an example of ______.
A. plot B. theme C. setting D. Characters
37. The characters mentioned in the paragraph are _______.
A. birthday C. Susan, Lorna and Rose
B. Susan and Martha D. Susan, Martha and Rose
38. The setting in the paragraph is ________.
A. Susan B. an old book C. birthday party D. near a window
Directions: Read the scene below about bullying. Then answer the questions that follow by choosing the
letter of the correct answer.
Scene:
Marvin is a Grade 6 pupil who is bigger than other pupils. When the teachers are around, he is
very nice and respectful – however, when the teachers are not looking, he trips kids in the hallway and
steals their lunches. He has two close friends who tell the kids that if they say anything, it will get ten
times worse for them. Kids are dismayed, but they are frightened about what will happen if they try to
do anything about it.
39. How does Marvin bully other kids?
A. By being nice and respectful
B. By being friendly to others
C. By being kind to his classmates
D. By tripping kids in the hallway and stealing their lunches
40. If you were in the scene, what will you do to make the bullying stop?
A. I will just keep quiet.
B. I will just ignore them.
C. I will not go to school anymore.
D. I will speak out and tell my teachers about the bullying incident
41. The following are the skills you can use to try to stop the bully EXCEPT?
A. Act with awareness, calm, respect and confidence.
B. Use your voice
C. Protect your feelings, leave in a powerful and positive way.
D. Be cruel and hurtful
42. How can pupils who are NOT being bullied stand up for those who are?
A. Report the bullying to an adult you trust
B. Spread rumors
C. Join the bully group
D. Show them that you don’t care for them
43. If you wanted to make a difference in bullying outside of your school you must do the following
EXCEPT?
A. Develop awareness of how bullying be prevented.
B. Support those who are bullied and show them that you care.
C. Have an open communication and listen to those who are bullied.
D. Be insensitive and hurt the feelings of others.

7. Directions: Choose the letter of the sentence that provides evidence to the following
statement.
44. Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.
A. Cheetahs have small rounded heads.
B. Cheetah’s special pads on its feet help create traction for the animal.
C. Cheetahs are carnivores that hunt animals.
D. A cheetah can run up to 93 km per hour.
45. Green is a secondary color.
A. Mixing the primary colors yellow and blue makes the color green.
B. Green is associated with life, growth and nature.
C. The color green can be found in the color wheel.
D. Green is the second most popular favorite color.
46. Pure gold is so soft.
A. The chemical element gold is classed as a transition metal.
B. Pure gold can be molded by bare hands.
C. Gold is widely used in jewelry and coinage.
D. Gold is a good conductor of electricity and heat.
47. Philippines is an archipelago.
A. The Philippines is made up of thousands of islands.
B. The capital of Philippines is Manila City.
C. Philippines is located in South East Asia.
D. The country is named “the Philippines” after King Philip II of Spain
48. The tiger is the biggest species of the cat family.
A. A group of tigers is known as an ‘ambush’ or ‘streak’.
B. Tigers can easily jump over 5 meters in length.
C. Tigers can reach a length of up to 3.3 meters and weigh as much as 300 kilograms.
D. Tigers are easily recognizable with their dark and orange vertical stripes.
49. China is the largest country in Asia.
A. The people living in China are called Chinese.
B. China has approximately 9.597 million km² land area.
C. Beijing is the capital City of China.
D. China has twenty-two provinces.
50. Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level.
A. Mt. Everest has an elevation of 29,035 feet (8,850 metres).
B. Its most common Tibetan name, Chomolungma, means “Goddess Mother of the World”
or “Goddess of the Valley.”
C. Mt. Everest is composed of multiple layers of rock folded back on themselves.
D. It is located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas.

8. ANSWER KEY FOR ENGLISH 5
No. Answer No. Answer
1 B 26 C
2 C 27 C
3 C 28 C
4 A 29 B
5 B 30 B
6 C 31 C
7 A 32 B
8 A 33 A
9 D 34 D
10 B 35 D
11 A 36 C
12 C 37 D
13 A 38 D
14 B 39 D
15 B 40 D
16 B 41 D
17 B 42 A
18 A 43 D
19 C 44 D
20 C 45 A
21 A 46 B
22 A 47 A
23 B 48 C
24 B 49 B
25 C 50 A