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REGIONAL UNIFIED QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT (RUQA) SY 2024-2025 Second Quarter – Grade 4 (English) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. Do not write anything on this test paper. After carefully reading all the questions, reflect all your answers on the separa...

REGIONAL UNIFIED QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT (RUQA) SY 2024-2025 Second Quarter – Grade 4 (English) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. Do not write anything on this test paper. After carefully reading all the questions, reflect all your answers on the separate ANSWER SHEET. Shade the circle that corresponds to your chosen answer. Read this selection and answer the following questions: The Philippine Tarsier The Philippine tarsier is the smallest monkey in the world. It is found in the province of Bohol. It is about twenty centimeters long. It has a long tail. Its tail is twice as long as its body. It has round and small head. It has big round eyes. The brown and gray fur covering its body is thick and soft. Source: English for You and 1. How long is the tail length of the Philippine tarsier compared to its body length based on Me, the Language informationTextbook for Grade 4, page 153 provided? a. Its length is approximately twenty centimeters. b. Its length is double that of its body. c. Its tail and body are the shortest. d. Its tail and head are both long. 2. What is the author’s point of view about the Philippine tarsier? a. It is a common animal found in many places. b. It should be kept as a pet. c. It is endangered and needs protection. d. It is a fascinating and unique species. 3. Is the selection about The Philippine Tarsier real? a. No b. Maybe c. Yes d. Both b and c 4. What is the main idea of the selection read? a. The tarsier has a tail twice as long as its body. b. The tarsier is found in the province of Bohol. c. The tarsier is the smallest and most unique in the world. d. The tarsier has large, round eyes that help it see in the dark. 5. What text type does the selection imply? a. Description b. Argumentative c. Enumeration d. Procedural Choose the correct verb form in each of the following sentences: 6. Every morning, the sun (a) rises, (b) rose, (c) will rise, (d) rise) early.  2 7. Yesterday, it (a) shine, (b) shines, (c) shone, (d) will shine brightly and warmed the earth. 8. Tomorrow, it (a) rise, (b) rises, (c) rose, (d) will rise again and light up the sky. 9. People (a) enjoy, (b) enjoys, (c) enjoyed, (d) will enjoy the sunshine as it makes the day feel warm and pleasant. 10. Birds (a) sing, (b) sings, (c) sang, (d) will sing in the trees yesterday, and they will sing again tomorrow. 11. What is the antonym of the underlined word in the following sentence? “The feral cat would not let us pet him unlike our domesticated cat.” a. Chubby b. Fierce c. Friendly d. Brave 12. What type of context clue is used in the following sentence: “The mountain pass is a tortuous road, twisting and winding like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.” a. Antonym b. Inference c. Example d. Synonym 13. Which multimedia element is an example of a slogan? a. b. c. d. 14. Which of the following statements tells the purpose of visual text? a. To deliver your message more powerfully than text alone. b. To depend on their own critical thinking abilities. c. To present information through visuals like charts and graphs. d. To express meaning and share ideas in different forms. 15. Which picture is the symbol of “bayanihan”? a. c. b. d. 16. What word best describes the given picture. a. Useless b. Jobless c. Homeless d. Sleppless  3 17. What is the sound of the animal in the picture? a.“neigghh-neigghh-neighhh” b. “mheee-mheee-mheee” c.“mooo -moooo- moooo” d.“nggaa-nggaa-nggaa” Read this selection and answer the following questions: First Day of School Jules was excited about his first day in school. A week before, he bought new notebooks, pens, and pads of paper. He placed them in his new bag with all the other school supplies. The night before, Jules ironed his favorite polo shirt and chose dark pants that would match his polo shirt. He also told his mom to prepare his favorite scrambled egg, rice, sandwich and pineapple juice for breakfast. Before going to bed, he set his alarm at 5:30 in the morning. Jules laid still for a couple of minutes wondering about the following day. Finally, he fell asleep with a smile on his face. Source: English 4 Learner’s Material Quarter 2, p.1 18. Choose the best facial expression that Jules portrayed based on the selection. a. b. c. d. 19. What is the main idea of the selection? a. Jules is nervous about his first day of school. b. Jules is excited and prepared for his first day of school. c. Jules has trouble sleeping the night before school. d. Jules' mom helps him prepare for school. 20. What is the purpose of the writer in this selection? a. To explain how Jules gets ready for a school day. b. To describe a typical morning routine. c. To describe Jules' excitement and prep for school. d. To tell the story of Jules' first school day. 21. What type of plot structure is demonstrated in this story? “In a small village, a young girl named Maya discovers a hidden garden. First, she finds the entrance, then she explores the vibrant flowers, and finally, she learns about the garden's magical secrets. Each event occurs in a specific order, leading her to a profound discovery.” a. Circular Plot b. Sequential Plot c. Random Plot d. Non-linear Plot  4 22. What structure is used in the following text type? “Marian does her grocery once every two weeks. In the grocery store, she bought ingredients for baking like butter, salt, flour, sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon.” a. Enumeration b. Descriptive c. Argumentative d. Procedural 23. Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence. a. You did an excellent job for your hard work! b. Her younger brother mimics animal noises. c. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam. d. To whom did you give the gift? 24. Which sentence below is a fact? a. Some say that the moon is composed of blue cheese. b. Some believe that the Earth has a flat shape. c. Standing on your head cures the common cold. d. Your heart circulates blood throughout your body. 25. What kind of letter was written based on this situation? “Once upon a time, there were best friends. They were named Mira and Mara. However, Mara went abroad, and they decided to send letters as their means of communication. a. Complaint Letter c. Friendly Letter b. Inquiry Letter d. Business Letter Identify the type of shape described in the following sentences: 26. These shapes can be useful as a form of contrast where freeform shapes distinguish with geometric elements in the design. a. b. c. d. 27. Geometry can be used for designing buildings, bridges, cars, and even clothes. a. b. c. d. 28. This shape is heavily used in graphic design because they hold meaning, just like the stylized people on bathroom signs. a. b. c. d.  5 Read this selection and answer the following questions: The Reyes Family The Reyes family always has a busy week. Mr. Reyes goes to work from Monday to Friday. Mrs. Reyes stays at home. She does the household chores every day. Her children, Linda, Nora, and Ricky help her during Saturdays. Linda washes the clothes and Nora cleans the house. Ricky cleans the yard and waters the plants. The family goes to church every Sunday. Source English for You and Me (Language Textbook) 4, p. 125 29. What is the author’s point of view (as third person) about “The Reyes Family”? a. They collaborate as a family. b. Their lifestyle is disorganized. c. They seldom spend time together. d. They lack any responsibilities. 30. Which of the following is the best summary of the selection? a. Mr. Reyes works hard during the week, and the children never help at home. Mrs. Reyes does all the work by herself. b. The Reyes family spends the majority of their time at home, focusing on household activities, and they rarely go out or travel anywhere. c. The Reyes family works together each week, with Mr. Reyes working, Mrs. Reyes doing chores, and the children helping on Saturdays. They go to church on Sundays. d. Every Sunday, Mrs. Reyes spends her time working in the garden, taking care of the plants, while the children attend church with the rest of the family. 31. What kind of tone is being expressed in this sentence? “Oh!—I've got tons of time to do my chores.” a. Formal tone c. Optimistic tone b. Informal tone d. Sentimental tone 32. What is alliteration? a. A form of poem that narrates a story with verses. b. Repeating the same initial sound in nearby words. c. Incorporating rhyme patterns within sentences. d. Creating sentences without using any vowels. 33. Which of these options does NOT use alliteration? a. Sally sells seashells by the seashore. b. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. c. Fred and Anna went to the market. d. The big brown bear balanced the basket.  6 Read this selection and answer the following questions: Have you ever wondered how a seed grows into a plant? First, the seed absorbs water from the soil. This process makes the seed swell and start to sprout. Next, tiny roots grow down into the soil to find nutrients and water. At the same time, a small shoot grows upward toward the sunlight. As the plant continues to grow, it develops leaves that help it make food from sunlight through a process called photosynthesis. 34. What is the meaning of the word “protect” as used in the selection? a. destroy b. guard c. waste d. ignore 35. What is the opposite of “reduce” as used in the selection? a. save b. recycle c. protect d. increase 36. What is the main idea of the selection? a. Recycling is an efficient way to create new products. b. Recycling reduces waste and protects the environment. c. Waste in landfills is harmful to the environment and community. d. Natural resources are important to conserve. 37. What is the purpose of the selection? a. To describe the process of how recycling works. b. To provide examples of materials that can be recycled. c. To demonstrate how waste fills up landfills. d. To encourage recycling to protect the environment. 38. What is a good conclusion based on the selection? a. Recycling may be challenging, but it is crucial for environmental protection. b. Recycling cuts waste, saves resources, and improves the planet’s health. c. Paper and glass are the only materials that can be recycled. d. People should skip recycling, focus on other methods of saving the earth. 39. What do you think happened next based on this situation? “Jenny and Rachel were at the beach. They sat up their beach umbrella. In a few minutes, it really got windy. Then, Jenny saw big grey clouds in the sky.” a. The sun was shining brightly. c. They planned to swim. b. A large storm occurred. d. The rain started. 40. What is Ella most likely to do next based on the following situation? “Ella saw dark clouds gathering in the sky and heard the rumble of thunder in the distance. She had planned to play outside with her friends, but now she is looking at her raincoat and umbrella.” a. Invite her friends over for a sleepover. b. Start playing a new indoor game. c. Stay inside and wait for the rain to stop. d. Go outside to play with her friends. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Congratulations! You completed the test! ____________________________________________________________________________________________