THIRD QUARTER SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH 6

I.Choose the appropriate meaning of the underlined word based on the context.
1. We travelled through Europe.
a. arrived at completion c. to many places in; around
b. in one side and not the other d. from beginning to end
2. The weight of this work is making me nervous and tense.
a. heavy objects that people lift as an exercise to make their muscles stronger
b. a heavy load or burden; pressure
c. to increase heaviness by adding ingredients
d. to load or to make heavy with or as if with a weight
3. We lost the game through experience.
a. as a result of c. to many places in; around
b. from the beginning to the end of d. from beginning to end
4. Carmen would not reveal the location of the rebels’ hiding place.
a. to uncover
b. to make known through divine inspiration
c. to make (something secret or hidden) public or generally known
d. to open up the view
5. The clouds parted to reveal a beautiful blue sky.
a. to uncover
b. to make known through divine inspiration
c. to make (something secret or hidden) public or generally known
d. to open up the view
6. Sit back and relax in your chair.
a. a chairman or a chairwoman
b. to take charge of the meeting
c. a piece of furniture that you can sit on, with a seat, legs and a back
d. the presider of a particular engagement
7. The president owns the burger chain.
a. a series of connected things
b. a series of metal rings
c. one of a group of stores owned by the same company that sells similar products in different towns
d. both a and b
8. What is the difference between margarine and butter?
a. the way in which things are not like each other
b. the amount between two numbers by which one is less or more than the other
c. a disagreement, quarrel, or dispute
d. the answer in subtraction
9. Joey’s mother serves us a plate of delicious spaghetti.
a. A shallow glass dish on which a culture of cells or microorganisms may be grown
b. A flat dish, typically circular and made in China, from which food is eaten or served.
c. A silver or gold dish or trophy awarded as a prize in a race or competition.
d. A thin relatively flat anatomical part (such as a lamina of bone) of an animal body
10. The impact of COVID-19 Coronavirus brings a new normal way of living in terms of work, education,
and businesses.
a. unfamiliar b. common c. regular d. usual
11. The Local Government Unit gives preventive measures to lessen the effect of typhoon Jerry.
a. measurement b. precaution c. effect d. cause
12. Employees are ranting because of their low salary.
a. excited b. happy c. angry d. unsure
13. Nowadays, there are new modalities in giving lessons to pupils.
a. experiences b. medicines c. modes d. obstacles
14. In the 1918 Spanish pandemic Flu, there were almost 50 million people died worldwide.
a. Less b. widespread c. unnatural d. virus
15. The boastful man shows off his knowledge about martial arts.
a. humble b. overly confident c. naughty d. shy
16. It occurs right after the climax.
a. Conflicts b. Rising Action c. Falling Action d. Resolution
17. It is the twist which leads to the climax.
a. Conflicts b. Rising Action c. Falling Action d. Resolution
18. It happens when the characters are against each other.
a. Conflicts b. Rising Action c. Falling Action d. Resolution
19. The part where the main problem is resolved.
a. Resolution b. Rising Action c. Falling Action d. Plot
20. The main idea or the underlying meaning of the story.
a. Plot b. Theme c. Title d. Setting
21. The people or any animated objects that give life to the story.
a. Theme b. Setting c. Character d. Plot
22. The time, place, and culture of the story.
a. Theme b. Setting c. Character d. Plot
23. A dramatic turning point of the story.
a. Conflicts b. Climax c. Falling Action d. Resolution
24. The sequence of events of the story.
a. Theme b. Setting c. Character d. Plot
 25. He/she is against the main character of the story.
a. Protagonist b. Antagonist c. Character d. Theme
II. Read the selection then circle the letter of the answer to the question.

Joseph tried to pour the milk down his little cow’s throat, but she wouldn’t open her jaws. She acted as
though she was determined to die. But Joseph was equally determined that she shouldn’t die. He sent Steve to
the backyard to get him a length of papaya stem. As you know, a papaya stem is hollow like a pipe or tube. With
this feeding tube, Joseph was ready to try to save their baby cow’s life. Steve was eager to help, so Joseph
ordered him to connect the tube the tube to the bottle.
Then the feeding began. The cow fought them with all her tiny strength. Steve finally had to put his shoulder
under the forequarter to lift her while Joseph forced the tube into her mouth. Their efforts were rewarded. She
drank three bottles of milk and they could see that she finally enjoyed them.

26. What was Joseph’s feeling when his baby cow refused to eat?
a. Indifference b. desperation c. optimism d. pessimistic
27. What could he have said to the animal?
a. “Please take this milk. I’d feel terrible if you should die.”
b. “If you won’t drink, I’ll drink this myself.”
c. “Go ahead and die. I can always find another baby cow.”
d. “Drink this or I’ll slap you in the face!”
28. How could he have felt after she drank the milk?
a. Jubilant b. enchanted c. horrified d. unhappy
29. What do we learn about Joseph in the second paragraph? For a young person, he was:
a. Stubborn and stupid c. Weak and ignorant
b. Wise and full of determination d. Impatient and weird
30. How would you describe Joseph’s friend Steve?
a. Wise but lazy c. eager but unable to help
b. sympathetic and understanding d. none of these

There was a turtle that couldn’t stop talking and the geese made a challenge to bring her to the nice
place if she could promise not to talk because she will be carrying a stick on her mouth. The turtle
agreed and so they flew to the place. They heard people saying something about them and the turtle
spoke. She fell dead on the ground.
31. Who are the characters in the selection?
a. the shrimp and the turtle c. the rabbit and the turtle
b. the turtle and the geese d. the monkey and the turtle
32. What was the turtle carrying on its mouth?
a. an egg b. a stick c. a feather d. a banana
33. Why did the geese ask the turtle to not to talk while they were flying? Because….
a. The turtle will fall c. the turtle would love to swim
b. the turtle can fly d. the turtle will win the challenge
 As he was fixing his breakfast, Aj was thinking. He said, “Now let’s see. I have to do my homework first.
But I can do that sitting in the yard. But I need to weed the garden, too. And the plants need to be watered. I
should do that before it gets too hot. I don’t want any of the plants to die. I hope I gets a lot of tomatoes and
peppers this summer.
34. What kind of person was Aj?
a. lazy b. industrious c. carefree d. polite
35. What was probably one of Aj’s hobbies?
a. reading b. sleeping c. gardening d. cooking
III. Read the following narratives. Identify each theme. Choose your answer in the box.

A. Love of fellowmen B. Love of nature C. Love of country

_______ 36. After a storm, Anna went to the backyard to check her plants. In there, she found the plants
distorted. The branches were blown and twigs of tress were scattered everywhere. She hurriedly arranged the
distorted plants, got a broom and swept the mess in the yard. After hours of cleaning, she rested and found
herself loving the sight of her surroundings.
_______ 37. Rachel is a Grade 6 teacher. During this pandemic where pupils can no longer go to school, she
prepared printed self-learning home tasks for them. She also see to it that she can reach them through the
internet. She conducted virtual classes during the day and checked returned answer sheets at night. Even
though it is a tiring day, she never complained. What matters to her is that she can serve the pupils and watch
them succeed in life.
_______ 38. Ysabel and Chiya went to the park last Sunday. While strolling in the park, they saw native Ifugaos
dancing. They moved closer to them. Though they did not understand the lyrics of the song, they watched them
with amazement and respect as they danced gracefully. After dancing, they applauded to show praise. They also
gave them some of their snacks.
_______ 39. An Argawanon Grade 1 pupil was once featured in the news sometime last year because showing
patriotism. A news reporter took a picture of him while on his way to school in the sidewalk; stopping, standing
still, and putting his hand on his left chest during the singing of the Philippine National Anthem in the nearby
school. The post in the social media garnered many praises to the child for what he did.
_______ 40. Zykki is the eldest of the 3 siblings. She took care of her siblings at home for their parents are both
working. She cooks food, washes clothes and sees to it that her younger siblings can eat on time. She took
charge in the house when their parents are away.
KEY TO CORRECTION

1. C 11. B 31. B
2. B 12. C 32. B
3. A 13. C 33. A
4. C 14. B 34. B
5. A 15. B 35. C
6. C 16. C 36. B
7. C 17. B 37. E
8. A 18. A 38. A
9. B 19. A 39. C
10. A 20. B 40. F
21. C
22. B
23. B
24. D
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. A
29. B
30. B