Department of Education

Region VII, Central Visayas

Talisay City Division
Talisay City, Cebu
TANKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH V
Name:_________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________ Score: ________
I. Read the following paragraphs carefully. Sequence the events by using
numbers 1-6 for the first paragraph and 1-8 for the second.
1.
Adam was training for the track meet for his middle school. He was to run in three
races alone and in one relay. He practiced each day. The first thing he did was to stretch
his muscles and make sure his muscles were ready to run. He stretched for ten minutes
each morning. Then, he would run up and down the stadium steps three times before
heading to the track. After running up the stadium steps, Adam would do twenty laps
around the track. Finally, he would run all the way home and eat a large breakfast before
showering.
Adam ran up and down the stadium steps three times.
He took a shower.
_ Adam stretched his muscles for ten minutes.
He ate a large breakfast.
_ Adam did twenty laps around the track.
He ran all the way home
2.
Mr. Granger is a nice man. He is our next door neighbor. He wasn't feeling well and
went to see Dr. Allen. Dr. Allen gave Mr. Granger a checkup and told him he needed to
eat more fruits and vegetables and start to exercise every day. Mr. Granger wanted to
feel better. First, he started eating a grapefruit every morning for breakfast. He walked
two miles with Mrs. Granger every morning after breakfast. He would help Mrs. Granger
work in the yard for two hours after their walk. They would eat a salad for lunch and then
Mr. Granger would ride his bike to the gym to exercise each afternoon for an hour. Mr.
Granger would go straight home and take a nap after an hour at the gym.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.

Granger
Granger
Granger
Granger
Granger
Granger
Granger
Granger

ate salad for lunch.

walked two miles with Mrs. Granger.
exercised at the gym for an hour.
took a nap.
went to see Dr. Allen.
worked in the yard with Mrs. Granger.
ate a grapefruit for breakfast.
rode his bike to the gym.

II. Read each selection. Find the main idea. Encircle the correct answer.
1.
Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on
each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and
even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He
named his daughterMarigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. King Midas loved gold.
B. King Midas sold lots of gold.
C. King Midas had a heart of gold.

D. King Midas hated gold.

2.
Bob's room was a mess! There were toy trucks on the floor. There were books by
the door. There were pants on the bed. Bob's dad said, "This room is a pig pen! Clean it
up now!" Dad was not happy.
A. Dad is angry.
B. Bob needs to clean his messy room.
C. Toy trucks are on Bob's floor.
D. Bob was not happy.
3. Every morning when I get up I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, comb my hair, get
dressed and make my bed. After that, it is my job to feed the dog in the morning. Then, I
can read or play until it is time to walk to school.
The main idea of this passage is:
A.
B.
C.
D.

What time I eat breakfast

How my brother helps me get ready for school
My morning activities
Riding the bus to school

4.
Carson's older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn't satisfied to just get
by in school. She is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music
program and the math club. She also always tries to answer the teacher's questions in
class.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. Madison was born before Carson.
B. Madison likes music. and math.
C. Madison is a very good student.
D. Madison likes to show off.
5.
Teeth can tell you what kinds of food a mammal eats. Plant eaters (herbivores) like
deer have large, flat molars for grinding plants. Animals that eat both plants and meat
(omnivores) have strong canines and molars for tearing and grinding foods. Animals that
are meat eaters (carnivores) have canine teeth for cutting and tearing.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. Animals have different kinds of teeth.
B. An animal's teeth can tell you what kinds of food the animal eats.
C. Animals that are meat eaters have canine teeth for cutting and tearing, but plant
eaters have flat molars for grinding plants.
D. Animals that eat both plants and meat have strong canines and molars for tearing
and grinding foods.
6.
Not all plants grow in the same way. Some plants grow and reproduce in one year
and are called annuals. Some plants grow and reproduce in two years and are called
biennials. Other plants grow and reproduce for many years and are called perennials.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Plants grow and reproduce for many years.

Some plants grow and reproduce in two years.
Most plants grow and reproduce in one year.
Not all plants grow in the same way.
Very few plants grow and reproduce for many years.

7. The fairground was busy with kids and their families having a good time. There was
laughter and screams of delight. Kids were smiling and skipping along the paths around
the fairground rides. The kids raised their hands in joy as the rides went up and down.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Fairgrounds are busy places.

Fairgrounds have lots of rides.
Fairgrounds are fun for families.
You can skip at the fairground.

8.
Scrabble is a game that provides hours of challenging fun for you and your friends.
In this game you use your letters to build new words from words already on the game
board. Scrabble is a fun way to learn new words and meanings.
A. Scrabble is challenging and fun.
B. Scrabble is a good game for building vocabulary.
C. It takes skill to play a good game.
D. Scrabble can take hours to play.
9.
Jill has a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers stays indoors even on a nice sunny day. We
leave the door open, but Whiskers still hides inside. We know Whiskers would like to go
outside but we do not know why the cat stays indoors. Whiskers will get to the door that
goes outside, but she will not go through the door.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Jill has a cat named Whiskers.

Whiskers stays indoors.
Whiskers is afraid of doors.
Jill loves her cat.

10.
My mother is a veterinarian. She loves animals. When she was younger she had
lots of pets. She even teaches classes about how people can help protect animals.
A. My mother is a veterinarian
B. My mother loves animals.
C. My mother had lots of pets.
D. My mother teaches classes about how people can help protect animals.
III. Read each paragraph. Choose the appropriate title for each. Circle the
letter of the correct answer.
1. Books are our good friends. They make us happy. Some tell nice stories and poems.
Some teach beautiful songs. Others teach about wonderful things in the world.
A. Beautiful Songs
B. Books are Friends
C. Stories and Poems
D. Things in the World
2. Trees provide us many things. They give us food, medicine, shelter and help prevent
flood and landslide. They give us wood for our houses and furniture. They make the air
clean and fresh.
A. Things We Love
B. Things We Get from Trees
C. The Trees
D. Kinds of Trees

3. Animals need food in order to live and grow. They need shelter or a place to stay in.
They also need clean water and air.
A. Where Animals Stay
B. What Animals Need
C. What Animals Eat
4. Lions jump through rings of fire. Horses march in perfect straight lines. Monkeys, in
colorful dresses, make funny tricks and display their ability in dangling on bars.
Elephants and dogs show funny tricks, too.
A. How Animals Sleep
B. How Circus Animals Entertain People
C. How Animals Reproduce
5. In countries where there are hot deserts, camels elephants, and horses are used to
transport people and heavy loads. In our country, carabaos and cows pull carts.
A. Animals as Means of Transportation
B. Animals and Where They Live
C. Animals and Man
6. Cory has three ducks. The ducks always swim in a little pond. Cory feeds the ducks
every day. When she calls them, they quickly swim to her.
A. Ducks and Frogs
B. Cory and Her Ducks
C. Corys Day
IV. Read the words in each box, then identify the heading. Choose from the
given words. Circle your answer.

cookies

cakes

sweets

candies

carabao

pig

animals

cow

doll kite

shapes

ball toys

circle

triangle

pants

skirts

butterfly

firefly

insects

clothes

square

blouse

mosquito
orchid

rose

birds

parrot

flowers

daisy

maya

coffee

milk

apple

banana

drinks

juice

fruits

orange

dove

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Talisay City Division
Talisay City, Cebu
TANKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN HELE V
Name:_________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________ Score: ________

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Department of EducationRegion VII, Central VisayasTalisay City, CebuSecond Periodical
Test for HELE IVSY 2012-201Name:___________________________Year and
Section:_________________Score:_____________
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.Encircle the
letter of your answer.
1.

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h o u s e c l e a n a n d t i d y. b . W e w a n t t o k e e p o u r s a f e . c . W e w a n t
to impress other people.d.We want our house to last
l o n g e r. 2.It is used for cleaning wet tiles, walls and
corners.a . L o n g - h a n d l e d
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s t i ff
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w o r k . b.It is a l is t of things to do and whe n to d o the s e during the
da y. c . I t i s p l a n n i n g a h e a d w h a t t o d o t h e n e x t d a y. d . I t i s a l i s t o f
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Sunlight helps the plants in absorbing water.c. Sunlight helps plants produce their own
food.d. Sunlight keeps insects from destroying plants.30. Which of the following can help
you save time and energy?a. Following the right steps in doing work.b. Use cleaning tools
that are in good condition.c. Both a and b.d. None of the above.
II. TRUE or FALSE
Directions: Read each item carefully. Write
T
if the statement given is correct and
F
if thestatement is incorrect. Write your answer on the space provided for. _____1.
Sweeping is done first before mopping. _____2. Leafy vegetables need watering every
day. _____3. Playing makes a child physically strong and sociable. _____4. Distribution of
work should be based on age, sex and state of health of each member. _____5. Feather
duster is the cheapest material used for wiping and polishing glass and mirrors. _____6.

Sidewalk is considered a part of our yard. Therefore, it is not for everybody but for
familyuse only. _____7. Tomatoes are best harvested before they reach the ripe
stage. _____8. You should not scrub the floor when it is wet and slippery. _____9. It is best
to sweep the floor when somebody is eating. _____10. Cultivating is the process of
removing weeds in our garden. _____11. Dusting should be done once a month. _____12.
We should allow our younger brothers and sisters while playing but we should always
staynearby to ensure their safety. _____14. Sweets can make children lose their appetite
for eating meals. _____15. You can water the plants any time of the day

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Talisay City Division
Talisay City, Cebu
TANKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE V
Name:_____________________________________________________ Grade & Section: _________________ Score:
____________

I. Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the correct answer. _____1.

How do fishes breathe? a)
Through lungs b)
Through their skin c)
Through their gills d)
Through their feathers _____2.
Which class of animals do not breathe with gills? a)
Mammals b)
Fish c)
Amphibians d)
Cold-blooded _____3.
What does invertebrate mean? a)
Animals with backbone b)
Animals with backbone c)
Animals that change in form d)
Animals that lay eggs _____4.
What are fishes covered with? a)
Hair b)
Feathers c)
Scales d)
Bones _____5.
A butterfly grows from egg to a caterpillar to a cocoon and finally to a beautiful butterfly. This
process of change in form is called______. a)
Metamorphosis b)
Zoology c)
Breathing d)
Getting heat from surroundings _____6.

Which of the following is mammals? a)

Whale b)
Frog c)
Snakes d)
Alligators _____7.
Which of the following animals are invertebrates? a)
Tiger b)
Humans c)
Snails d)
Fishes _____8.
Which one of these animals would be camouflages in a pond? a)
A frog b)
A deer c)
A monarch butterfly d)
An elephant