NAT Reviewer Grade 6 Filipino - Set 1

• These are review materials for the National Achievement Test (NAT) for Grade 6 students, Set 1.

Filipino

• Choose the word or words that best fit into the sentences.
• Palay (unmilled rice) is one of the top three products not only in the Philippines but also in any part of the world.
• In the past 30 years, the production of palay has continuously increased in any part of the world.
• Currently, it is estimated that 92 percent of the increase in palay production has resulted in a decrease in the supply of rice.
• If palay production has increased in recent years, it will increase even more this year.
• One of the main reasons given by experts is the modern methods of farming.
• We can grow palay which requires cooperation and unity.
• For items 7-8, choose the appropriate statement or expression that should be said in each situation.
• If you saw your friend picking flowers in the park, you should ask if they saw the sign saying "Picking Flowers is Not Allowed?".
• If your church is collecting donations for those affected by a typhoon, the best answer would be be "Yes, I can help".

Reading Comprehension (Pasig River)

• Pasig River is one of the most historic rivers in the country because it served as a waterway for the Spaniards going to Manila.
• It is also a source of freshwater fish such as tilapia.
• Over time, Pasig River became polluted and was considered a "dead river" by ecologists due to people's negligence and the continuous dumping of garbage and chemicals into it.
• Currently, the "Piso para sa Pasig" project is being promoted for the rehabilitation of the river.
• "Walang humpay" (ceaseless) is synonymous with "walang tigil" (without pause).
• "Kasalukuyan" (present) is the opposite of "nakaraan" (past).
• Pasig River became historic because it served as a waterway for the Spaniards going to Manila.
• Pasig River is considered a "dead river" because of the garbage and waste that people dump into it.
• The main idea of the report is the need to restore the former Pasig River.

Grammar and Sentence Structure

• Choose the appropriate punctuation mark for the sentence.
• For the sentence "Ang ganda ng Ilog Pasig, wika ng isang turista," (Pasig River is beautiful, said a tourist") the correct punctuation is a period.
• For the sentence "Maraming isda tulad ng tilapia, hito, biya na makukuha sa Ilog Pasig." (Many fish such as tilapia, hito, biya can be found in Pasig River), the correct punctuation is a comma.
• It is important to read the labels the medicines so that we can be safe.
• Through learning of technology, the farmers had a huge progress in the industry.
• Following the warnings is helping maintain the order and cleanliness of sorroundigs.
• We can learn from listening to the radio that can be used everyday.

Reading Comprehension (Stella and Mrs. Marcelino)

• Mrs. Marcelino met a young woman named Stella outside her school, who said she had not eaten in two days.
• Mrs. Marcelino took Stella to a restaurant instead of giving her money.
• Stella was an orphan who moved from place to place and knew how to sell sampaguita flowers.
• Mrs. Marcelino gave Stella capital to buy sampaguita, but Stella needed to promise to work diligently and grow the money.
• After several months, Stella had not returned. She had many customers and was waiting to pay Mrs. Marcelino.
• A main idea of the story is that a hardworking child will succeed in what she does.
• Mrs. Marcelino showed compassion based on her actions with Stella.
• Stella showed gratitude and humility.
• The correct order of the events in the story is: 3-1-4-2-5.
• Mrs. Marcelino saw Stella begging outside the school.
• Mrs. Marcelino gave Stella capital to sell sampaguita.
• Stella worked hard.
• Stella saved up to pay back Mrs. Marcelino.
• Stella waited for Mrs. Marcelino to pay her and thank her.
• The result of Stella's hard work will be her success.
• If Stella had not met Mrs. Marcelino, she would continue to beg for food.
• Mrs. Marcelino would help those in need.
• Stella was working to pay Mrs. Marcelino to explain the main idea of this story: Stella worked hard at selling sampaguita.

Reading Comprehension (Rodel and Mang Kanor)

• Rodel indiscriminately cut down trees, even small ones, to earn a lot of money.
• Mang Kanor noticed that Rodel cut down even young trees.
• Mang Kanor reminded Rodel that cutting down immature trees is not good for the environment.
• After a few months, Rodel noticed that the trees in the forest were decreasing.
• Rodel realized that Mang Kanor was right and promised to help spread awareness on the negative effects of deforestation.
• It is important to protect our forest instead of destroying it.
• Rolando wanted to help Mang Kanor to show that he accepted the idea.
• Rodel showed selfishness when he said, "With so many trees in the forest, it won't run out easily".
• The correct order of events in the story is 1-3-4-5-2.
• Rodel indiscriminately cut down trees.
• Mang Kanor reminded Rodel about proper lumbering methods.
• Rodel noticed the effects of improper lumbering.
• Rodel realized the effect to improper lumbering
• Rodel promised to help with improper lumbering practices.
• The cause of the decreasing number of trees in the forest is cutting down trees even if they are not old enough yet.
• If the wrong practice of cutting down trees continues, the trees in the forest will run out.
• Rodel can stop improper logging practices.

Graph Analysis

• To study the graph and solve associated questions:
• In January expenses were lowest.
• Abril expenses were high.
• Around 3000 was the highest amount spent on electricity.

Identification Details for ID

• #15 San Miguel Street must be written on the ID as address details.

Warning / Reminder

• "Bawal tumawid, nakamamatay" means "Do not cross, it is deadly".
• The symbol displayed means "No Smoking".

Math

• 52, 250, 310, 031 is the correct way to write fifty-two billion, two hundred fifty million, three hundred ten thousand, thirty-one in Hindu - Arabic numeral.
• -110 is lower than 90, -15, 0.
• 5/16 is the equation shown in the rectangle.
• 1/24 is the answer to 7/8 - 5/6.
• 8 11/15 is the answer to 3 2/5 + 5 1/3.
• 2 9/3 is the answer to 3 5/8 x 2/3.
• 2 9/11 is the answer to 11 1/4 ÷ 10 1/8.
• 104 is the correct way to write how 10 is raised to the fourth power.
• 10 x 10 = 100 is equal to 102.
• 45/100 is the correct way to write 45 divided by 102.
• 0.005 is the correct way to write 5/1000 in decimal.
• thousandths is the value place of 4 in 1.10.3041.
• 0.0074, 0.05, 0.213, 0.598 is the answer when arranging the following decimals from the lowest to the greatest: 0.05, 0.598, 0.0074, 0.213.
• 0.0929905 is the answer to 12.065 x 0.0077.
• 0.0146 is the answer to 4.088 + 280
• 0.6102 is the correct answer to What is the difference of 0.804 and 0.1938.
• Shapes A, B and D form two concurent figures. Shape C does not form two concurent figures.
• 5 1/6 litres is the answer to When kerosene ran out of stock, Henry decided to mix 1 2/3 litres of gasoline with 3 1/2 litres of diesel for use in his gas stove. How many litres of mixture did he have.
• 2 7/8 litres is the answer to After refueling his motorcycle, Pete noticed that his fuel gauge registered 6 3/4 litres of gasoline in his tank. Upon reaching his destination which is 138 kilometers from the gas station, his fuel gauge registered 3 7/8 litres. How many litres of gasoline were consumed?
• 50 km/litre is the answer to In problem no. 19 above, how many kilometers per litre is the consumption of Pete's motorcycle?
• 10 hectares is the answer to Mang Berto owns 18 hectares of farmland which he would like to divide between his two sons, A and B, in the ratio 4:5. If A will get the bigger share, how many hectares will B get?
• 630 girls is the answer to The ratio of the boys to the girls in Grade 6 classes is 30 : 31 12. If the number of pupils in the said grade is 1,230, how many pupils belong to the bigger group?
• 3. 75 metres is the answer to The shadow of a vertical pole is 10 meters while the shadow of a boy standing near the pole is 4 meters. If the height of the boy is 1.5 meters, how high is the pole?
• 75 is the answer to What is 10% of 750?
• 2% is the answer to what percent of 600 is 12?
• 1225 is the answer to In a fun run sponsored by the local government, 35% of the participants are Grade VI pupils. If 3,500 participated in this activity, how many are Grade VI pupils?
• 325 is the answer to In a Sales Promotion of ABC Mall, 35% discount is offered for a pair of pants. If the original price of the said item was 500, What is its price after the discount?
• 150 . cm. is the area of In a square sheet of cartolina whose side is 30 centimeters is cut into three triangles (one acute triangle and two right triangles) as shown in the figure. What is the area of the smaller right triangle if the area of the other right triangle is 270 sq. cm.
• 9,450 is the answer to The dimensions of a rectangular farm owned by Cesar are 120 meters by 90 meters. If a triangle whose base is 30 meters as shown in the figure is claimed by Mario, what is the area of the remaining part retained by Cesar?
• 5,400 sq. cm. is the answer to what is the surface area of a cube if its edge is 30 cm.
• 3,240.000 с.с. is the answer to How much water is contained in a rectangular tank whose base is 120 cm. x 180 cm. and the height is 150 cm.
• P 20,000 is the answer to Santos Family Income and Monthly budget: P50,000 with Food and Clothing taking 40%. What is allotted for food and clothing?
• P 16,000 is the answer to Santos Family Income and Monthly budget: P50,000 with Education taking 18% and Insurance taking 15%. How much is reserved for education, savings and insurances?
• P 6,000 is the answer to Santos Family Income and Monthly budget: P50,000 with Civic funds taking 12%. How much is allotted for civic funds?
• 1637 kwh is the answer to What is the electric meter reading?
• 80% is the initial rating of Joseph.
• 3rd GP is the grading period Joseph made the greatest progress.
• 90% is the estimated average rating Joseph achieved.
• 98% is the final rating obtained by Joseph?
• P930 is how much is the water bill (One cubic meter of water costs 30.00. If the previous water meter reading was 1478 and the present reading is 1509).

English

• To excel in school, a pupil studies diligently and does his or her homework regularly.
• Bea studies regarlarly so that she will not cram during tests.
• Most pupils, however, do not take time to study their notes.
• Myra leads the dance exercise in school everyday.
• Lance attends to the faithful needs of his mother who is a cancer patient.
• He does all the work by himself.
• Pupils are encouraged to wash their hands regular is a compound sentence.
• The main idea of the paragraph is astrology.
• Our future and destiny are based on astrology is not true about the statements.
• 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia is when astrology begin.
• explain is the main purpose of the author Astrology Paragraph.
• The old man always spills water because of his shaky hands is why the son is irritated with his ailing father?
• He is trying to imitate what his father is doing with his grandfather is Why is the boy playing with a wooden bowl?
• Inspiring is the generral mood of the story.
• 2-1-4-5-3 is the correct sequence of events (The story of a old man, son and grandson).
• Everybody wants to have a good life by having a stable job.
• Pupils in the primary level performed better than the pupils in the intermediate level in the division achievement tests.
• Shaina got the highest score in Science among all the grade six pupils.
• Shiela's friends gave her three, red, heart-shapedcakes as her birthday present.
• We have lived in Cebu City for four years.
• Everyone needs a friend to lean on through good times and bad.
• Life is sweet when one is surrounded with loyal and trustworthy friends.
• My bag is real heavy because it contains three, thick, hard-bound books.
• better than cure said that prevention is.
• Our family always goes to our grandparents' place on vacation period because their house is located at the sea.
• The writer's tone and mood towards the topic is formal (concerning natural resources).
• natural parks and wildlife is the conservation method that effects the preservation in natural areas.
• Conservation must be implemented in all nations across the world is the opinion to conservation.
• We must conserve our natural resources is the Basic message that does the article convey.
• Conservation concerns the maintenance of organic life at the optimum rate of productivity proves that conservation is important.
• The hare has great speed and no animal has beaten it yet is what does the hare boast about itself?
• he hare was too confident it would win and took a nap is Why did the hare loose the race?
• The values did the tortoise show in the story is patience.
• slow but steady progress wins the race is what lesson in life can you learn from the story.
• 3-2-4-1-5 is what is the Identify the correct sequence of sentences based on the story concerning the Hare and Tortoise.
• The ant preferred to prepare for difficult times during winter is why the ant refused to join the grasshopper in playing during summer?
• The ant is far wiser than the foolish grasshopper is the statemen