Third Periodical Test in English 6
Table of Specification
Objectives/Contents No. of Days No. of Percent Item
Taught Items (%) Placement
1. Note significant details (EN6LC-IIIa-2.2) 4 4 8 1-4
2. Distinguish text-types according to purpose and 5 5 10 5-9
language features;
-Enumeration
- Time-order (sequence, recounts, process)
- Comparison and contrast (EN6RC-IIIa-c-3.2.8,
3.2.9, 3.2.7))
2. Clarify meaning of words using dictionaries, 5 5 10 10-14
thesaurus, on-line resources (EN6V-IIIa-b-
8.1,8.2,8.3
4. Organize information from secondary sources in 5 5 10 15-19
preparation for writing, reporting and similar
academic tasks in collaboration with others
(EN6SS-IIIa-j-4)
5. Use particular kind of sentence for a specific 10 10 20 20-29
purpose and audience;
-Asking permission
-Responding to questions
- Making requests
- Following and giving directions
-Expressing opinions
-Asserting
(EN6SS-IIIa-f-1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3, 1.8.4, 1.8.10,
1.8.11)
6. Identify real or make-believe , fact or non-fact 5 5 10 30-34
images (EN6VC-IIIa-b-6.1, 6.2)
7. Infer meaning of borrowed words using; 10 10 20 35-44
- Context clues
- Affixes and roots
- Other strategies
- Prefix
-Suffix
(EN6V-IIIc-j-12.4. 1.3)
8. Revise writing for clarity; 6 6 12 45-50
- Correct spelling
- Appropriate punctuation marks
- Transition signal
(EN6WC-IIIc-1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3)
Total 50 50 100 50
Third Periodical Test in English 6
I. Directions: Read the selection below and answer the questions that follow. Choose the letter of the
correct answer.
The Wind and the Sun
Aesop
The wind and the sun once had a dispute over which was the stronger of the two. They saw a
traveller coming down the road. And Sun said, “Here is our chance to prove who is right. Whichever of us can make
that man took off his coat shall be declared the winner.”
“Agreed,” wind said.
“And just to prove to you how sure I am of my strength,” Sun said, “I will let you have the first
chance.”
So Sun hid behind a cloud and Wind blew and blew until it became cold and the traveller wrapped his
coat tighter around him. The harder Wind blew, the tighter the man held on to his flopping coat and hat. At last the
Wind gave up in disgust. The Sun came out from his hiding place and began to shine down upon the traveller. The
traveller felt the sun’s warmth, and as the sun shone brighter, the man grew warmer and warmer. He began to loosen
his coat. Finally, he was forced to take off his hat, his coat and his shirt. He sat down under the shade of the tree and
began to fan himself with his hat.
“See?” Sun said in triumph.
Wind sadly bowed his head and moved away greatly ashamed.
1. What did the Sun and Wind want to find out?
A. They wanted to find out who is taller of the two.
B. They wanted to find out who is stronger of the two.
C. They wanted to find out who is smarter of the two.
D. They wanted to find out who is more handsome of the two.
2. How did they resolve their dispute?
A. They tested the police on the road.
B. They tested the driver on the road.
C. They tested the enforcer on the road.
D. They tested the traveler on the road.
3. Who took the first chance to prove he was strong?
A. The Wind
B. The Sun
C. The Man
D. The Traveler
4. What did the traveller took off when Sun Shone brighter?
A. His coat, his shirt and his hat
B. His shirt, his bag and his shoes
C. His shoes, his coat and his hat
D. His bag, his shoes and his coat
II. Directions: Arrange the events in order as they happen in the selection. Number the blanks 1 to 5.
5. ______ A traveller came down the road.
6. ______ Sun and Wind wanted to prove who was stronger.
7. ______ Sun hid behind a cloud as the wind started to blow hard.
8. ______ The man sat down under the tree and fanned himself with his hat.
9. ______ The man gripped on his coat more tightly.
III. Directions: The following words are used in the story. Circle the letter of the meaning that corresponds to how
they are used in the story.
10. Right A. opposite of left B. correct
11. Coat A. a clothing garment B. to cover
12. Shine A. to polish B. to emit light
13. Fan A. an avid follower B. to blow on something
14. Shade A. color B. some place covered
IV. Directions: Read the following scenarios. Write P on the blank if it implies primary source and S if it is
Secondary.
15. ______ I was watching a sports channel and one of the reporters said he had heard good reviews about a
new sport movie. When he talks about the movie, what is he?
16. ______ My cousins and I found an old wedding dress in our attic. Dad said it belonged to my grandmother.
What is the dress?
17. ______ My aunt has CDs of my grandparents telling stories about when they were kids. We love to listen to
these at family reunions. What are we listening to?
18. ______ My sister has modified mom’s mango float recipe. Last Saturday, both my mom and my sister
prepared the dessert and asked for the family members’ verdict. It was fun! What is my sister’s modified
recipe?
19. ______ Adelle likes to read magazines. She looks forward to articles written by others about K-Pop stars.
What is Adelle reading?
V. Directions: Identify the following sentences. Write the letter that correspond to its kind in each blank.
A. Asking permission
B. Responding to question
C. Making request
D. Giving and following directions
E. Expressing opinions/emotions
20. ______ Just watch me.
21. ______ What you say is true. But there are some things you cannot do.
22. ______ Give us a test.
23. ______ Will you forgive me?
24. ______ Would you mind my giving you a piece of advice?
25. ______ “Oh, that’s nothing!”
26. ______ May I be excused for dinner tonight?
27. ______ Clean up all these mess.
28. ______ Yes, we are already here. And you are late.
29. ______ Can you please give me a week to finish this?
VI. Directions: Write F on the blank if the statement gives factual image. Write NF if it is a non-fact image.
30. ______ Trees are useful to man.
31. ______ Trees talk and brag about their strengths.
32. ______ Wind blows hard when provoked by others.
33. ______ Trees feel embarrassed.
34. ______ Trees can be uprooted due to several reasons.
VII. A. Directions: Match the borrowed words in the box with the appropriate pictures.
Vulture loofah guacamole
Mammoth moccasins shack
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
B. Directions: Give the meaning of the underlined words either through context clues or root-affix clues. Choose
your answer from the box below.
40. The Mongol warrior went out with his troops to hunt. ____________________
41. They set up an encampment in the middle of the forest. ___________________
42. The warrior was thirsty and felt happy when he saw a thread of water flowing from a rock.
____________________
43. The warrior’s bird plucked his cup of water, spilling it on the ground. ________________
44. He did not want anyone think that he was not capable of taming a plain bird. __________________
-groups of soldier
-domesticating
-to take away by force
-a slender stream
-the place where a group of people are camping
VIII. A. Directions: Circle the word that best complete each sentence.
45. She believes she is just a (plain, plane) school girl.
46. Which (face, phase) of the moon represent this?
47. Businessmen work hard to earn their (prophet, profit).
B. Rearrange the word to form a meaningful exclamatory sentence. Punctuate the sentence you have formed
correctly.
48. world dog you best the are in the
49. my out of stay room told I you to
50. there spider under yikes is creepy bed your a
__________________________________________________________________________________
Prepared by:
NENETH R. ERSANDO
MT-II
Noted:
ROSENA RUBY ROZUL
English Key Administrator
Key to Correction
Third Periodical Test in English 6
1. B 26. A
2. D 27. D
3. A 28. B
4. A 29. A
5. 2 30. F
6. 1 31. NF
7. 3 32. NF
8. 5 33. NF
9. 4 34. F
10. B 35. moccasins
11. A 36. shack
12. B 37. mammoth
13. B 38. guacamole
14. B 39. vulture
15. S 40. –groups of soldier
16. P 41. The place where group of people are
camping
17. P 42. –a slender stream
18. S 43. -to take away by force
19. S 44. -domesticating
20. D 45.plain
21. E 46.phase
22. C 47. profit
23. C 48. You are the best dog in the world!
24. A 49. I told you to stay out of my room!
25. E 50. Yikes! There is a creepy spider under your
bed.
Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV - A CALABARZON
Division of Tanauan City
THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 6
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Code of Learning No. of No. % of ITEM PLACEMENT AS PER COGNITIVE
Learning Competencies Days of Items PROCESSES
Competencies as per Taught Items
(as per CG) Curriculum REM UND APP ANA EVAL CREA
Guide
1.Infer how
friction and gravity
S6FE-IIIa-c-1 affect movements
of different
objects
Infer why an
object moving
along a surface
eventually slows 2 3 5% 2-4
down and stops
Describe what
friction is and its
kinds 1 1 2.5% 1
Investigate factors
affecting frictional
force 1 1 2.5% 47
Describe how
friction affects the
movement of an 1 1 2.5% 5
object
Identify the
desirable and
undesirable
effects of friction
to object and
people 1 1 2.5% 6
Make an
advertisement to
demonstrate road 2 3 5% 48-50
safety
Infer how gravity
affects
movements of
objects and 1 1 2.5% 7
people
Describe how the
motion of an
object is affected
by gravity 1 1 2.5% 8
Infer the effects of
gravity on objects
and people 1 1 2.5% 9
Show the external
conditions affect
the movement of 1 1 2.5% 10
objects and
people
Cite practical
benefits and
applications of 2 3 5% 11 12-
gravity 13
2. Demonstrate
how sound, heat ,
light and
S6FE-IIId-f-2 electricity can be
transformed
Identify forms of
energy (sound,
heat, light and 1 1 2.5% 14
electricity)
Describe how
sound energy is
produced 1 1 2.5% 15
Describe how 1 1 2.5% 16
heat is produced
Describe how
light energy is
produced 1 1 2.5% 17
Describe how
electrical energy
is produced 1 1 2.5% 18
Infer that energy
can be
transformed from 1 1 2.5% 19
one form to
another
Demonstrate how
heat can be
transformed into 1 1 2.5% 20
light energy
Demonstrate how
electricity can be
transformed into 1 1 2.5% 21
light to heat
Demonstrate how
light energy can
be transformed 1 1 2.5% 22
into heat
Demonstrate how
electrical energy
can be
transformed into
1 1 2.5% 23
sound energy
Demonstrate how
electrical energy
can be
transformed into 1 1 2.5% 24
heat
Infer how
electricity can be
transformed into 2 3 5% 27 25 26
sound to heat
3. Manipulate
simple machines
S6FE-IIIg-i-3 to describe their
characteristics
and uses
Describe what a
machine does
and give its 2 3 5% 28-
function 30
Identify the
different kinds of
simple machines 1 1 2.5% 31
Describe the
characteristics
and functions of a
lever 1 1 2.5% 32
Describe the
characteristics
and functions of
inclined plane 1 1 2.5% 33
Describe the
characteristics
and function of a
wedge 1 1 2.5% 34
Describe the
characteristics
and functions of a
screw 1 1 2.5% 35
Describe the
characteristics
and functions of a
pulley 1 1 2.5% 36
Identify the types 1 2 2.5% 37-
of pulley 38
Describe the
characteristics
and function of 1 2 2.5% 39 40
wheel and axle
Demonstrate the
uses of wheel and
axle 1 2 2.5% 41 42
4. Demonstrate
the practical and
S6FE-IIIc-j-4 safe uses of
simple machines
Identify
precautionary
measures using 1 2 2.5% 44 43
simple machines
Demonstrate the
practical and safe
uses of simple 1 2 2.5% 45-
machines 46
TOTAL 40 50 100% 18 15 7 6 1 3
Rem-Remembering Ana-Analyzing
Und-Understanding Eval-Evaluating Prepared:
App-Applying Crea-Creating NEMESIA L.MARALIT
Teacher Adviser-Science 6
Verified: Checked:
CESAR C. NATANAUAN GERTRUDES L. MALABANAN
Principal I Education Program Supervisor, Science
Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV - A CALABARZON
Division of Tanauan City
THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 6
Name: ____________________________________________Score:
_________________________
Section: ________________________Date______________ Parent’s Signature
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each item carefully then circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following statements best describes friction?
A. It is a force that occurs between solids.
B. It is a force that occurs only on rough surfaces
C. It is a force that occurs between solids and liquids.
D. It is a force that occurs when surfaces touch each other.
2. Why can’t a ball roll continuously on a rough surface?
A. The rough surface is not made for balls to roll.
B. The force which enables the ball to move is released.
C. The rough texture of the surface blocks the movement of the ball.
D. The rough texture of the surface permits the movement of the ball.
3. What eventually happens to a moving object when it moves along a surface?
A. It will continuously move.
B. It will stop immediately.
C. It will eventually slow down and stop.
D. It will move either to the right or left side and stop.
4. Which moves fastest on a flat surface?
A. Ball C. Block of wood
B. Wooden box D. Sheet of paper
5. A bicycle moves faster on a cemented road than on a bumpy road. Why?
A. Friction is greater on a cemented road.
B. Friction is lesser on a cemented road.
C. There is no friction on a cemented road.
D. The bicycle can roll only on a cemented road.
6. Which shows that friction is undesirable?
A. Pushing furniture. C. Walking on wet floors.
B. Lighting a matchstick. D. Approaching a stoplight.
7. Why does a car travel faster in going down than in going up?
A. It is moving against gravity.
B. It is being pushed by the wind.
C. It is moving toward gravity.
D. It is being pulled by the weight of the car.
8. Why is it difficult to climb up the stairs rather than to go down the stairs?
A. You go with gravity. C. You move upward.
B. You are against gravity. D. You move downward.
9. Which of these will feel the biggest gravitational pull on earth?
A. A 1000-kg elephant C. A 100-kg boxer
B. A 100-g mouse D. A 10-kg bicycle
10. A baseball and a sheet of paper are dropped at the same time from the same height. What
will occur if there is no air resistance?
A. The baseball will land first.
B. The paper will float slowly through the air.
C. The baseball will float slowly through the air.
D. The baseball and the paper will land at the same time.
11. Why did a ball thrown to the air fall back to the ground?
A. Gravity caused the ball to fall.
B. Air caused the ball to fall on the ground.
C. Acceleration caused the ball to move fast.
D. The weight of the ball made it move faster.
12. The group hung four notebooks of the same kind in a spring balance. The spring scale is
pulled downward and readings are recorded.
Notebooks Distance Pulled Spring Scale Reading
1 1 cm 3N
2 1.5 cm 6N
3 2.0 cm 9N
4 2.5 cm 12 N
If the spring is pulled 3.5 centimeters, what would be the spring scale reading?
A. 15 N B. 16 N C. 17 N D. 18 N
13. If the distance between two bodies is doubled, the gravitational force between them is _____.
A. Increased by 2 C. Increased by 4
B. Increased by 3 D. Increased by 5
14. What form of energy is produced by plucking the strings of a guitar?
A. Sound Energy C. Light Energy
B. Heat Energy D. Electrical Energy
15. The energy produced by vibrating object is _____.
A. Sound Energy C. Light Energy
B. Heat Energy D. Electrical Energy
16. When food or liquids become hot, their molecules absorb energy, begin vibrating rapidly, and
start to bounce off of each other. As they collide, energy is produced and transferred, which warms
and cooks our food. What form of energy is described?
A. Sound Energy C. Light Energy
B. Heat Energy D. Electrical Energy
17. If we burn a sheet of paper, energy is given off which we see as a flame or describe as a
_____.
A. Sound Energy C. Light Energy
B. Heat Energy D. Electrical Energy
18. When heat is released from fuel and boils the water to make steam, it turns the turbine which
turns the generator. This will produce _____.
A. Sound Energy C. Light Energy
B. Heat Energy D. Electrical Energy
19. Which energy transformation occurs in an electric iron?
A. Heat to Light C. Heat to Electricity
B. Light to Heat D. Electricity to Heat
20. Rubbing two pieces of wood together can produce heat and later turn into another form of
energy.
A. Sound Energy C. Light Energy
B. Heat Energy D. Electrical Energy
21. Many appliances you use every day change electrical energy into other forms. When you use
a toaster to toast bread, electrical energy is changed to _____ and _____.
A. Heat and Sound C. Heat and Light
B. Light and Sound D. Heat and Nuclear
22. When you lighted a lamp or candle, the chemical energy of the lamp is changed into light
energy, and at the same time it can produce _____.
A. Heat B. Sound C. Electricity D. Chemical
23. When you plugged a transistor radio in an electrical outlet and switch on the power button,
automatically the electrical energy is turned to ____.
A. Heat Energy C. Light Energy
B. Sound Energy D. Radiant Energy
24. If you use some appliances, you observe that after few minutes, electrical energy is always
produced ____.
A. Light Energy C. Sound Energy
B. Heat Energy D. Mechanical
25. When we turn on the television, electrical energy changes into light and ____.
A. Sound B. Heat and Sound C. Heat and Light D. Heat and Chemical
26. When we talk on the cellular phones, the speaker of the phone on the other end changes
the electrical energy/ electromagnetic waves back into_____.
A. Heat Energy C. Sound Energy
B. Light Energy D. Electrical Energy
27.In using door bells and buzzers , electrical energy is transformed to _____,
A. Sound Energy C. Electrical Energy
B. Heat Energy D. Chemical Energy
28. Which is not a function of a simple machine?
A. Makes doing work easier C. Makes work longer and difficult
B. Changing direction of a force D. Increases the distance over which a force can be
applied
29. Which simple machine consists of sloping surface that reduces the amount of force needed
to lift something?
A. Lever C. Wheel and Axle
B. Pulley D. Inclined Plane
30. It is any rigid bar that is free to rotate about its axis or fulcrum.
A. Pulley B. Lever C. Wedge D. Inclined Plane
31. What simple machine is shown in the picture?
A. Lever
B. Pulley
c. Wedge
D. Screw
32. Which simple machine allows you to gain mechanical advantage in moving object or in
applying a force to an object?
A. Lever B. Pulley C. Wedge D. Screw
33. This simple machine is considered as one of the six classical simple machines which is used
as an aid for raising and lowering a load.
A. Lever B. Pulley C. Wedge D. Inclined Plane
34. Which simple machine can be used to separate two objects or portions of an object or hold an
object in place?
A. Lever B. Pulley C. Wedge D. Screw
35. Which simple machine retains or holds things together?
A. Lever B. Pulley C. Wedge D. Screw
36. Which simple machine is used in a variety of ways to lift loads, apply forces, and to transmit
power?
A. Lever B. Pulley C. Wedge D. Screw
37. Which type of pulley allows you to raise the flag?
A. Fixed Pulley C. Block and Tackle Pulley
B. Movable Pulley D. Both Fixed and Movable Pulley
38. Which type of pulley doubles your effort but it does not change the direction of your force?
A. Fixed Pulley C. Block and Tackle Pulley
B. Movable Pulley D. Both Fixed and Movable Pulley
39. Which simple machine has a mechanical advantage that is computed as the ratio of the
resistance to the effort?
A. Wheel and Axle C. Wedge
B. Pulley D. Screw
40. Which does not belong to the group?
A. Crank of a paper sharpener C. Door Knob
B. Meat Grinder D. Spoon
41. In the earliest time this simple machine was probably used for raising weights or water
buckets from wells.
A. Wheel and Axle C. Wedge
B. Pulley D. Screw
42. Which of the following is NOT the function of wheel and axle?
A. It multiplies force if the effort is applied at the wheel
B. It multiplies force if the resistance is applied at the axle.
C. It multiplies distance or speed if the effort and resistance are applied the other way
around.
D. It multiplies force if the resistance is applied at the wheel and the effort is applied at the
axle.
43. The following show proper precautionary measures in using simple machines EXCEPT ____.
A. Use the right type of simple machine for the right job.
B. Simple machines that are sharp should be handled with care.
C. Secure pulleys properly and make sure that it is tightly tied on the support.
D. Expose knife, scissors and other sharp objects in a place easily reached by children.
44. Which is the correct way of handling simple machines?
A. When carrying sharp and pointed tools, position the pointed edge upward.
B. When carrying sharp and pointed tools, position the pointed edge sideward.
C. When carrying sharp and pointed tools, position the pointed edge downward.
D. When carrying sharp and pointed tools, position the pointed edge to your stomach.
45. Who among the four children demonstrates the proper way of handling simple machines?
A. After using simple machines like scissors, cutter and knife, Irish leaves those on
stairways.
B. Haydee plays with her friends in a place where heavy loads are being lifted by pulleys.
C. Teody always sure that any tool is in good condition before using it.
C. Xavier uses simple machines with exposed wires.
46. Diagram 1 shows a worker lifting a rock.
How can a worker move the large rock easily?
I. The worker applies a larger effort.
II. The small stone is placed nearer to the large rock.
III. The small stone is replaced by another stone of a smaller size.
A. III only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. I,II and III
47. A man tries to push a big box away but he cannot move it. Of the following forces, which
causes this to happen?
I. Gravitational force
II. Electrostatic force
III. Frictional Force
A. I and II only C. II and III only
B. I and III only D. I, II and III only
48 - 50. Creating an advertisement.
Your teacher asked you to make an advertisement or design a poster that will inform the
public of the road safety. Choose from the pictures of road signs inside the box and include
them in your advertisement. Sample advertisement is shown below.
Key to Correction in Third Quarter Examination in Science 6
1. D 26. C
2. C 27. A
3. C 28. C
4. A 29. D
5. B 30. B
6. D 31. A
7. C 32. A
8. B 33. D
9. A 34. C
10. D 35. D
11. A 36. B
12. A 37. A
13. C 38. B
14. A 39. A
15. A 40. D
16. B 41. A
17. C 42. D
18. D 43. D
19. D 44. C
20. C 45. C
21. C 46. B
22. A 47. B
23. B 48. Pupils will create advertisement or design a
24. B 49.poster informing the public about the road
25. A 50.safety.
