Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
City Schools Division of Cabuyao

FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 3

S.Y. 2017-2018

Table of Specification

Item Placement
Competencies Easy Average Difficult Percentage

I. LISTENING
1. Note important details 2 1 1-3
2. Sequence at least 3 events using 3 4-6
signal words.
3. Differentiate real from make believe 1 1 7-8
4. Infer feelings and traits of characters
5. Identify cause and effect 2 9-10
6. Listen to a poem and identify the 1
rhyming words 3 11
12-14
II.READING
1. Note details regarding
character,setting and plot 2 15-16
2. Describe literary elements of texts 2 17-18
including characters,setting and plot
3.Make and confirm predictions about
texts 1 19
III.SPEAKING
1. Distinguish sentences from non- 1 20
sentences
2. Differentiate Declarative from an 2 21-22
Interrogative sentence
3. Use proper punctuation for 2 23-24
declarative and interrogative sentences
4.a. Identify an Exclamatory sentences
b. Identify an Imperative sentences
6. Use different kinds of 1 34
sentences(Interrogative,
Declarative,Exclamatory,Imperative
7. Use nouns 2 25-26
8. Use common and proper nouns
9.Use plural form of regular nouns by
adding s and es 1 27
10. Use plural form of frequently 2 28-29
occurring nouns(child-children) 3 30-32

1 33
IV. WRITING
1. Draw and write a sentence about 1 35
ones drawing
2. Write a Thank you letter 3 36-38
3. Write another ending of a story 2 39-40
TOTAL 24 12 4 100 %

CORRECTION :

1.C 6. Next 11. (second box) 16. C 21. A 26 C 31.TRAYS

2D 7. 12. Deep - asleep 17. C 22. B 27 B 32. PENCILS

3C 8. 13. light-bright 18. B 23 D 28 33. CHILDREN

4 Lastly 9. angry 14.see-be 19. A 24 A 29. 34.INTERROGATIVE

5 First 10. afraid 15. C 20. B 25 B 30 BERRIES 35.

36.-38

39. Tina will run as fast as he could

40 There is a heavy rainfall.

Listening: Story (1-5)

A beautiful Change
The caterpillar has a interesting habit. It eats and grows until it seems to be tired of eating and
growing. Then it hangs itself on the branch of a tree or under a leaf and goes to sleep. Day after day,it hangs
there.It does not eat and grow anymore. Instead it becomes shorter. Its body becomes hard. It changes its
color. It becomes light brown. We do not call it a caterpillar anymore. We call it pupa. After a long time, a
strange thing happens. The walls of the pupa case break and what do you think comes out from it ? A baby
butterfly comes out ! It crawls up on a leaf in the sunlight. Then its wings grow big and strong. Soon , a pretty
butterfly can be seen in the garden.
(7-8.) Read the following sentences to the pupils.

7. Kids like us should eat fruits and vegetables to be healthy.

8. I heard the cats laughing out loud in the kitchen.

(9-10) Teacher will read this with proper facial expressions.

9. Get out in my house or I will call a police !
10. Oh no, It is very dark, I hope I will not see anything scary here.

(11) Dondon is a Grade Three pupil. Every night he is not watching television but studies his lessons well
instead. He makes his projects and assignments diligently. One day his teacher in Math gives a quiz in his
class. What do you think will happen to Dondon?

(12-14) Teacher will read this poem but a chart can also be provided so that the pupils can see the rhyming
words in the poem and can write their answer with correct spelling.

The Plant

In the heart of a seed , buried deep so deep

A dear little plant lay fast asleep.

Wake,said the sunshine .And creep to the light.

Wake,said the voice of the raindrops bright.

The little plant heard and it rose to see,

What a wonderful sight , the outside world might be.

34. Speaking: Instruction: Teacher will call the pupils one by one and let them identify the sentence below
as to Exclamatory or Interrogative. Pupils are expected to answer orally.

34. Why are you running Randy?

Prepared by:

DITAS M. GALANG
Gulod ES
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
City Schools Division of Cabuyao

FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 3

S.Y. 2017-2018
Name : ___________________________________________ Score : _____________
Grade &Section : ___________________________________ Date: _______________
I. Listening
A. Listen to the story that your teacher will read. Answer the questions below. Write your answer on
the space provided before each number.

___1. What is the story all about?

a. It is about bees. c. It is about caterpillar and its transformation
b. It is about pets. d. It is about plants only.
___2. All of these facts are mentioned in the story except one. Which is it?
a. Caterpillar has an interesting habit.
b. When a caterpillar becomes tired of eating and growing it hangs itself on a leaf.
c. Pupa does not eat it only sleeps. d. An ugly caterpillar will turn into an ugly butterfly.
___3. How does a baby butterfly make its wings big and strong?
a. It sleeps all day. c. It crawls up on a leaf in the sunlight.
b. It eats all day long. d. It twists its body.
B. (4-6)
Sequence the following events from the story Stone Soup . Write the signal words First, Next and
Lastly on the space provided.
____ The traveller shared the soup to the villagers.

____ The traveler knocked from one house to another to ask for food but noone helps.

____ He pretended to cook a stone soup stones and water .

C. Listen to the sentences that your teacher will read .Box the number if the sentence given is real and
encircleif it is make believe. Examples were given below.

Examples : 1. My fairy godmother gave me a magic toy last night.

2. I am a Grade Three pupil.

7.
8.
D. Your teacher will read expressions. Infer the feelings or traits of the person who is speaking. Choose your
answer inside the box then write on the space provided.

happy afraid angry sad

9. __________________________ 10. __________________________

E. (11) a situation will be told by your teacher. Check the box that shows effect or result of the situation that
you heard.
 Dondon will not go to school .

Dondon will get a high score in Math quiz.

Dondon will have a failing score in the quiz.

F. Listen to a poem then write 3 pairs of rhyming words.

12. _____________________ - _____________________
13. _____________________ - _____________________
14. _____________________ - _____________________
II. Reading
A. Read the story very well then answer the questions that follow. Write the letter of your answer on
the space provided before each number.
The Carrot Seed
by Ruth Krauss

One day, a little boy planted a carrot seed.

His mother said, Im afraid it wont come up.
His father said, Im afraid it wont come up.
His brother said, It wont come up.
Every day, the little boy still watered the ground and pulled up the weeds.
But nothing came up.
And nothing came up.
Everyone said it wouldnt come up.
But every day, the little boy still watered the ground and pulled up the weeds.
And then, one day
A carrot plant came up.
Just as the little boy had known it would.
___15.Who are the characters in the story ?
a. the little boy c. the little boy, father,mother and brother
b. mother and father d. brother
___16.How does the young boy feel when the carrot seed came out ?
a. He is sad c. He is happy.
b. He is mad. d. He is hungry.
___17. Where did the story happen ?
a. in school c. in the little boys backyard
b. in the farm d. in the church
___18. But every day, the little boy still watered the ground and pulled up the weeds.
How will you describe the character of the little boy ?
a. hardworking c. shy
b. patient d. boastful
___19. Mother asked Lita not to eat too much candies and chocolates but she did not obey her. What do
you think will happen to Lita?
a. Lita will have toothache. c. Lita will have a headache
b. Lita will catch colds. d. Lita will be sick.
III. Speaking :
___20. All of these are sentences except one. Which is it ?
a. The cat is big. c. Mother went to market a while ago.
b. the fish in aquarium d. The sky is blue.

___21. A B
I love going to church every Sunday. Why do you look sad ?
My mother and I will buy fruits today. Are you alright ?
Laguna is a beautiful place. Did you see my pencil here?

What kind of sentences are in box A?

a. Declarative sentences c. Interrogative sentences
b. Imperative sentences d. Exclamatory sentences
___22. Which of the following sentences best describes box B?
a. Sentences in B are all exclamatory sentences because they end with a
period.
b. Sentences in B are allinterrogative sentences because they end with a
question mark.
 c. . Sentences in B are all exclamatory sentences because they end with a
punctuation mark
d. . Sentences in B are all declarative sentences because they end with a
exclamation point.
___23.Look at the sentence below.

How are you today __

What punctuation is needed to make the sentence correct?

a. period ( . ) c. exclamation point ( ! )
b. comma ( , ) d. question mark ( ? )
___24. Mr. Diaz asks his pupils to give the correct punctuation of the sentences on the board .
.
Nobody wants to bell the cat __
My father went to Manila yesterday__

If you are one of his pupils, what will be your answer?

a. period ( . ) b. comma ( , ) c. exclamation point ( ! ) d. question mark ( ? )
25.-26. Look at the pictures below. Choose from the box the correct sentences that correspond to the
pictures. Write only the letter of your answer on the space provided under each picture.

25. ______________ 26._____________

a. The man is wearing a bright colored shirt.
b. Ouch! My tummy is aching!
c. What gift will I give to my sister ?
d. What color will I wear tomorrow ?

___27.I love going to school every day. Which is the noun in the sentence?
a. love c. going
b. school d. every day
Fill up with a Common or a Proper noun to make the sentence complete.
28. My _________ has long and furry tail.
29. ____________ is the name of our barangay.
Give the plural form of the following nouns.
30. berry - _________________ 32. pencil - ________________
31. tray - __________________ 33. child - _________________
Direction :Go to your teacher and Identify whether the sentence that she / he will tell you is Exclamatory or
Interrogative. 34. _________________________
IV. Writing:
A. Direction: Draw your favorite cartoon character inside the circle then write a sentence about your drawing.

(35.)

_____________________________________________________________________________________.
B. Rewrite the parts of a letter below to form a Thank you letter. ( 36 -38 )
- Your friend,
Sheila

- Dear Ana,

- Hi Ana ! How are you ? I want to thank you again for attending my birthday party .I
really like the gift that you gave me. The dress is beautiful and I love the color. I hope I can see you
again. Again thank you so much !

- 15K Cypress Village, San Francisco Del Monte

Quezon City
August 4, 2017

_____________________
_____________________
_____________________

______________________,

________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________.

_____________________,

______________

C. Write an ending for the following situations. Choose the correct one inside the parentheses then write it
on the space provided.

39. Tina was on her way home. She passed by the house of Dr. Rivera. Dr. Riveras big dog was standing
near the gate. Tina looked at the dog. The dog looked at her, too. She was so afraid of the dog. What will
Tina do?

( Tina will sit down near the gate. )

( Tina will run as fast as she could. )

40. Dark clouds covered the sky. The children were on their way home. Some were standing on the
roadside waiting for a ride. Suddenly, the children ran to the nearest waiting for a ride .Suddenly, the
children ran to the nearest waiting shed. Some opened their umbrellas.
_____________________________________________________________________

( There is a heavy rainfall. )

( The sun will shine brightly. )