Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

THIRD PERIODICAL TEST

ENGLISH 3

Name: ______________________Score:_________ Parents’ Signature:_________

I. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow.

DAVID
David is on his third grade
He just receives his passing grade
He wants to join the basketball game
So, he asks if he can list his name.

1. Who wants to join the basketball game?

a. Sam b. Ben c. David
2. In what grade level is he?
a. Fourth b. Third c. First
3. What does he just receive?
a. Gift b. Passing grade c. Cake
4. What is the title of the poem?
a. Sam b. Ben c. David
5. What does David ask?
a. David asks if he can list his name
b. David asks if he can go to the party
c. David asks if he can recite the poem.
II. Read the selection below carefully. Then, identify the similarities and
differences of the characters in the text.
A Modern-day Heroes
Jovelyn J. Sarosad
 I consider Teacher Annie and Teacher Andrew as modernday heroes.
Teacher Annie was my Grade- II adviser last year. She was patient in teaching
us to read. She also taught us good manners and right conduct. Teacher
Andrew is my Grade- III adviser now. He teaches us techniques in solving
problems quickly. He also teaches us how to behave well, to respect others,
and to become obedient to the elders.

6. Who are the teachers mentioned in the story?

A. Mark and Ann
B. Annie and Carol
C. Annie and Andrew
D. Andrew and Mary Ann
7. How do Teacher Annie and Teacher Andrew differ in terms of the grade level
that they teach?
A. Both are Grade Three teachers.
B. Both are Grade Four Teachers.
C. Teacher Annie is teaching Grade Two while Teacher Andrew is teaching
Grade Three.
D. Teacher Annie is teaching Grade Two while Teacher Andrew is teaching
Grade Four.
8. What makes Teacher Annie a hero?
A. Teacher Annie is hardworking.
B. Teacher Annie never gets angry.
C. Teacher Annie comes to school early.
D. Teacher Annie is patient, and she is a good reading teacher.
9. What makes Teacher Andrew a hero?
A. Teacher Andrew saves money.
B. Teacher Andrew studies his lessons well.
C. Teacher Andrew is a good Math teacher.
D. Teacher Andrew comes to school neat and clean.
10. In what way are Teacher Annie and Teacher Andrew the same?
A. Both of them are talented.
B. Both of them give seatwork.
C. Both of them enjoy going on an educational trip.
D. Both of them teach good manners and right conduct.
IV. Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
11. I need a ________to wash the dishes.
a. pale b. pail c. pain d. pain
12. My brother __________on a small boat.
a. road b. rode c. right d. write
13. Karla has _______flowers in her hand.
a. for b. four c. tour d. eat
14. I can ____________my name correctly.
a. road b. rode c. right d. write
15. It’s an ___________ after the class will end.
a. hour b. our c. or d. door
16. Miss Santos is a Grade Three teach____.
A. or B. er C. able D. ing
17. He loves to ____view his lessons every night.
A. re B. mis C. un D. in
18. The ____test for tomorrow is already prepared.
A. mis B. de C. pre D. at
19. We need to ______arrange the tables and chairs in the classroom when we
do group activities.
A. pre B. mis C. dis D. re
20. The boy is help______.
A. ful B. less C. ness D. ing
V. Read the sentences carefully and choose the right meaning of the
underlined word.
21. I read the English book given by my teacher.
a. to deliver aloud the printed or written words
b. a book or a novel
c. act of singing
22. The class bows before the crowd after the performance.
a. the front of a boat b. to bend c. rope to tie d. sing
23. I saw a minute creature.
a. 60 seconds b. tiny c. worm d. ugly
24. Lea tears the hem of her skirt.
a. To weep b. To separate parts c. To laugh d. color
25. Teachers train their pupils in writing.
a. A line of railroad cars b. to teach c. to recite d. scold
VI. Choose the general name for each set
26. gumamela rose santan
a. toys b. flowers c. houses d. schools
27. dog cat pig
a. bags b. things c. animals d. fruits
28. paper ball pen notebook
a. school b. gadgets c. bags d. school supplies
29. stone sofa book
a. gas b. solid c. liquid d. living things
30. adobo pancit sliced bread
a. things b. drinks c. foods d. chocolates
III. Identify the best possible solution to the problem given.
31. Edna’s stomach is aching. She ate a lot for dinner. What is the best way to
solve her problem?
a. Ask her mother for a massage.
b. She should eat less for dinner next time.
c. Request her mother to cook only nutritious food.
d. See a doctor with her parent and ask for a prescribed medicine.
32. The children were playing their toys inside the house. After they play the toys
were scattered everywhere. What should they do to their toys?
a. Always clean their toys after they use it.
b. Keep the toys in their proper place.
c. Take care of their toys.
d. Use the toys properly.
33. Lito finds it difficult to walk because his feet suffering from wounds. What will
be his solution?
a. Clean the feet every day.
b. Practice walking around the house.
c. Take some medicine for his wound.
d. Seek for a help to the family members.
34. Sofia cannot read well. How can she help herself?
a. Always read a book.
b. Study her lesson every day.
c. Ask for a help to your mother.
d. Practice reading the different kind of reading materials.
35. My father cannot work because he is sick. What should he do?
a. Get some medicine to take.
b. Eat nutritious food to become healthy.
c. Consult to a doctor what is the best medicine.
d. Always protect himself from any harmful disease
36. There are lots of dirty plates piled in the sink. What will you do?
a. Piled-up the dirty plates properly.
b. Throw away the plates.
c. Wait for your mother to arrive for her to clean the plates.
d. Wash the plates.
37. Lina is not helping in the household chores instead she is playing. What
should Lina do?
a. Help the family members in cleaning the house.
b. Don’t mind them.
c. Ask your sister to play with.
d. Keep all your toys and help your mother.
38. Some people cut trees that cause flood. What will you do?
a. Plant new trees.
b. Do not cut trees.
c. Take care our nature.
d. Clean the surroundings.
39. The children are always playing their gadgets instead of studying their
lesson. What should they do?
a. Eat nutritious food.
b. Have enough sleep to become healthy.
c. Do not play gadgets while studying the lesson.
d. Study first before using gadgets to get high grades.
40. The two girls are always quarreling in one toy. What is the best way to solve
it?
a. Ask mother to buy another toy.
b. Share the toy with one another.
c. Get another toy for them to play.
d. Be kind with one another.