1st Q- READING

I. LONG AND SHORT VOWELS

DIRECTIONS: Circle the letter of the word which has a different

vowel sound in each row.

1. a. mother b. flop c. robber d. most

2. a. miser b. fire c. quiz d. bind

3. a. but b. music c. cute d. fuse

4. a. male b. tame c. brat d. shake

5. a. letter b. these c. left d. send

DIRECTIONS: Write the word in the box which has the same vowel
sound as the given word.

peel cake site lose puff

____________ 1. fate
____________ 2. gut
____________ 3. move
____________ 4. fire
____________ 5. here

II. COMPOUND WORDS

DIRECTIONS: Read the poem “On Life’s Simple Pleasures”. Then

write 10 compound words that are found in the poem.

ON LIFE’S SIMPLE PLEASURES

by Lois Lim

There are days when I feel low

Then I remember the good things in life:
Moonbeams at night
Playmates to have fun with
Firemen who risk their lives
Daydreams in which I am the hero
Sunlight streaming through the trees
Airplanes that look like majestic birds
Stardust that look like diamonds
Pancakes for breakfast
Fireflies that glow at night
Sunset to end the day
Sunrise to wake me up
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Bookshelves spilling with my favorite books

Seashells that hold secrets
Seashores with white sands
Sandcastles that stand for a long time
Wishbones of which I get the winning end
Grandparents who take care of me
Shoelace that I know in so many ways
Homework that I am able to finish at once
Afternoons in the park
Newspapers that carry my favorite comic strip
And I feel better.
And I remember Alexander and his very bad day
And what his mother said about some days being bad sometimes
(even in Australia).
And then I start to smile.

1. ___________________

2. ___________________

3. ___________________

4. ___________________

5. ___________________

6. ___________________

7. ___________________

8. ___________________

9. ___________________

10. ___________________

III. MAIN IDEA

DIRECTIONS: Read the following paragraphs. Then write the

number of the sentence that contains the main idea on the blank
before each number.

_________1. (1) Almost anywhere you go in the Philippines, you

will find a coconut tree. (2) Coconut trees are popular because they
are easy to grow. (3) They do not need much care. (4) They are
useful for food and for building houses.

________ 2. (1) Basketball is one of the most popular sports in

the Philippines. (2) Many people watch the games, either live in the
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stadium, or on TV. (3) The audience takes sides. (4) Sometimes

the fans of different teams fight each other for no reason other than
that they support rival teams.

________ 3. (1) Long ago, forests covered much of the earth.

(2) Slowly, people needed more space to build farms and cities, so
they cut down trees. (3) They used the wood to build houses and
furniture and as fuel for heating and cooking. (4) They also used
trees to make paper for the books we read. (5) Over the years, the
forests began to diminish.

________ 4. (1) Unlike in earlier days, now we have modern

methods of studying the weather. (2) In the Philippines, an office
named PAGASA gathers weather information. (3) It spreads the
information to radio and TV networks. (4) PAGASA warns us of
typhoons and rainy or hot days.

_________ 5. (1) No two people are exactly alike. (2) Even twins
who look the same are not the same. (3) For example, one twin
might love string beans, and the other might hate them. (4) One twin
might be left-handed, and the other, right-handed.

_________ 6. (1) Have you ever tried painting a picture? (2)

Painting is easy and lots of fun. (3) All you need is a paintbrush,
tubes of paint, a mixer and water. (4) You will also need your
imagination to paint. (5) With your imagination, your paintings can be
as creative as you want.

_________ 7. (1) The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network

reported that 27 percent of the world’s coral reefs are lost due to
man’s abuse. (2) Global warming appears to be the biggest threat
facing coral reefs. (3) Other potential dangers to the coral reefs
include water pollution and destructive fishing techniques such as the
use of dynamite. (4) The most damaged reefs are found in the
Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean and the Carribean.

IV. WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE WHY HOW

DIRECTIONS: Tell whether the underlined part of the sentence

answers the question WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE WHY or HOW.
Write your answer on the blank.

________ 1. Fred is sick because he stayed too long in the

swimming pool.

________ 2. Lucille and Mara made a nice sweater for

their mom.
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________ 3. Carmela cannot sleep after watching a scary movie.

________ 4. Luis goes to school by riding a school bus.

________ 5. Marco cannot have pet dogs because he is

allergic to them.

________ 6. The boys swam for hours in the beach.

________ 7. The fish died when their owner forgot to feed them
for two days.

________ 8. I bring home a loot bag everytime I attend a party.

________ 9. Many Chinese people keep crickets as pets.

________ 10. Jay can make funny sounds by squishing his

armpit.

V. MURMUR DIPHTHONGS

DIRECTIONS: Encircle the murmur diphthong in each of the

following words.

1. germ 6. curve

2. chore 7. scarf

3. purse 8. bitter

4. firm 9. port

5. partners 10. return

DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the word that has a murmur

diphthong.

______1. a. stir b. career c. funny d. create

______2. a. place b. flock c. clerk d. muffin

______3. a. flow b. comet c. flake d. lark

______4. a. cork b. bonnet c. sew d. clock

______5. a. flood b. goad c. ladder d. radio

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______6. a. burst b. break c. crack d. song

______7. a. shot b. place c. koala d. perch

______8. a. ruled b. window c. roof d. yard

______9. a. ghost b. fur c. flame d. pout

______10. a. found b. blend c. cart d. news

VI. MAP READING

DIRECTIONS: Look at the map closely. Then answer the questions

that follow.

restaurant grocery

church

school
Mayor’s house

1. What is to the NW of the church? ____________________

2. What is to the south of the grocery? ___________________

3. To the west of the Mayor’s house is the __________________.

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4. What is the location of the church if you were at the school?

_________________

5. If you are to walk from the Mayor’s house to the church, what

will be your direction? ____________________

6. From the school, what direction to the church? ____________

7. From the grocery, which way to the church? _______________

8. From the Mayor’s house, which way to school? ____________

1. What road is on the south of County Hospital?

____________________

2. What is farther south of the Police Station? _______________

3. If you are in the City High School and you want to go to the
Cemetery, in what direction should you go?
_____________________

4. What is on the northeast of the Bus Station?

_________________

5. The Moon River is on the ____________ of River Park.

6. From the State College, which is farther east – the Lake Park or
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the County Hospital? ___________________

TRUE OR FALSE.

_____________ 7. The City Hall is on the east of the Post Office.

_____________ 8. River Street is on the north of Moon River.

_____________ 9. The City Middle School is on the farther south of

the County Hospital.

_____________ 10. The Community Center is on the southwest of

the Fire Station.

VII. THE LIFE OF ST. IGNATIUS

DIRECTIONS: Write T if the sentence is true and F if it is false.

______ 1. Inigo de Loyola was born to a poor family in Spain.

______ 2. He spent his time in deep prayer before this battle.

______ 3. In Manresa, he developed Spiritual Exercises to

help others feel God’s presence directly.

______ 4. He was devoted to St. Ignatius of Antioch.

______ 5. St. Ignatius of Antioch formed the Society of Jesus.

______ 6. The Life of Christ was one of the books he read

while recovering from his injuries in battle.

______ 7. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam means that one should be

generous to his neighbors.

______ 8. He died on July 31, 1556.

______ 9. He visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat.

______ 10. With his friends, he preached the gospel of Jesus.

VIII. READING COMPREHENSION

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DIRECTIONS: Read “The Emperor’s Plum Tree” (On the Horizon, p.

184.)

A. Ring the letter of the correct answer and answer the last
question.

1. Why was the emperor unhappy about his plum tree?

a. It was thin.
b. It died.
c. It had no flowers.
d. It was not beautiful.

2. Why was Masuko unhappy about giving away his plum tree?

a. There will be no tree left in his garden.

b. He loved the tree.
c. He played in the tree.
d. It was the home of his friend, the nightingale.

3. What did the emperor feel after reading Musuko’s scroll?

a. ashamed
b. sad
c. angry
d. happy

4. What made the emperor return the tree?

a. Musuko asked for its return.

b. He wanted a different kind of tree.
c. It belonged in Musuko’s garden, not his.
d. The emperor’s wife did not like it.

5. Do you think the emperor will be unhappy about his garden

again? Why or why not?

B. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in each

sentence. Write the letter only on the blank.
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_____ 1. One morning as the emperor took his daily walk, he

stopped in dismay at a grove of plum trees.

a. disgust b. anger c. disappointment d. joy

______ 2. Days passed and indoors, the emperor mourned his

garden.

a. grieved b. prayed for c. loved d. remembered

______ 3. Musuko’s family was sad to learn that their tree had been
chosen for the imperial garden.

a. holy b. royal c. large d. beautiful

______ 4. Musuko tied a scroll to one of the tree’s branches.

a. ribbon b. rope c. picture d. rolled-up message

______ 5. “Tell your friend that her plum tree, borrowed for a day
because of the emperor’s whim, will be returned to her,” the emperor
told Musuko.

a. impulse b. sadness c. order d. love

C. Read the sentences. Write 1-5 to show the events in proper

order.

______ Musuko tied a scroll on the plum tree’s branch.

______ The emperor was dismayed when one of his plum trees
died.

______ The emperor returned a plum tree to Musuko’s family.

______ The plum tree of Musuko’s family was chosen for the
imperial garden.

______ Ukiyo made a painting of the emperor’s garden.

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