Grade 4 English - Third Quarter Assessment - PDF

REGIONAL UNIFIED QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT (RUQA) SY 2024-2025 Third 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 sep...

REGIONAL UNIFIED QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT (RUQA) SY 2024-2025 Third 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 the story carefully and answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the correct answer: The Lost Kite One sunny afternoon, Maya and her little brother Ben went to the park to fly their new kite. The wind was just right, and the kite soared high into the sky. Maya held the string tightly, laughing as the colorful kite danced among the clouds. Suddenly, the wind caught strongly and jerked the kite away from her hands. “Oh no!” Maya cried in despair as Maya and Ben tried to run back after the kite as it flew beyond the trees across into the treetops into a tall oak tree. Ben saw it first and gestured up. “There it is!” he exclaimed. Maya looked around, spotting a long stick on the ground. Between the two of them, they were able to work the kite loose from the branches. “That was close!” Maya laughed, smiling at Ben. “We should just tighten the string more before flying again,” he suggested. 1. Which part of the story shows the turning point of Maya and Ben’s adventure with their kite? a. Maya and Ben running after the kite as it flew beyond the trees. b. Maya and Ben using a stick to loosen the kite from the tall oak tree. c. Maya holding the string tightly while the kite danced among the clouds. d. Ben spotting the kite stuck in the branches of the tall oak tree. 2. Which element of the story highlights Maya and Ben’s teamwork? a. Maya and Ben working together to free the kite with a stick. b. Maya laughing as the kite danced among the clouds. c. Ben suggesting that they tighten the kite string before flying it again. d. Ben running after the kite when it flew beyond the trees. 3. What lesson did Maya and Ben learn at the end of the story? a. To avoid flying kites on very windy days b. To bring a ladder when flying a kite c. To never fly a kite near tall trees d. To tie the string securely to keep the kite  2 4. What is NOT considered a usual component of a story? a. characters b. table of contents c. setting d. plot 5. Which point of view is employed in this sentence? “You step into the room and immediately notice the bright light shining from the ceiling.” a. Third person omniscient b. First person c. Third person limited d. Second person 6. Which of the following is an example of the first-person point of view? a. “You should study hard for the test.” b. “I went to the market this morning.” c. “She was walking down the street.” d. “They are going to the park tomorrow.” 7. Which point of view is used when the narrator knows everything about the characters, including their thoughts and feelings? a. Third person limited b. First person c. Second person d. Third person omniscient 8. What type of plot is used when events are arranged in a specific order, often in the form of a list or timeline? a. circular b. non-linear c. flashback d. sequential 9. Which of the following sentences uses onomatopoeia? a. The bird flew high above the trees. b. The car screeched to a sudden stop. c. She carefully wrote in her notebook. d. The sun set behind the mountains. 10. Which of these events could happen in the real world? a. A boy talks to a dragon. b. A spaceship travels to another galaxy. c. A wizard casts a spell to make things float. d. A scientist discovers a new species of animal. 11. In an inductive pyramid organization, what comes first? a. supporting details b. main idea c. topic d. conclusion 12. Which of the following would be a supporting detail in an outline about the topic “Healthy Eating”? a. “Healthy eating improves energy levels.” b. “Healthy eating includes eating fruits and vegetables.” c. “Eating junk food can lead to weight gain.” d. “Consuming too much sugar is detrimental to your health.” 13. Which of the following text types includes listing items or details without further explanation? a. narration b. description c. enumeration d. persuasion  3 14. What is the author’s purpose in writing a fairy tale? a. To explain b. To describe c. To inform d. To entertain 15. Sarah was very brave when she climbed the tall tree, even though she was scared at first. What does brave mean? a. afraid b. sad c. shy d. fearless 16. The baby was very quiet, but her older brother was loud. What is the opposite of “quiet”? a. noisy b. calm c. gentle d. happy 17. What is the root word of the word “unhappily”? a. unhappy b. happily c. happy d. happiness 18. What does the suffix “-less” in the word “fearless” mean? a. full of fear b. without fear c. more fear d. afraid of everything 19. Which of the following is a compound word? a. amicable b. bookcase c. hate d. cautious 20. Which sentence is correct? a. The dog run fast in the park. b. The dogs runs fast in the park. c. The dog runs fast in the park. d. The dogs running fast in the park. 21. Which sentence is written in the simple past tense? a. They will visit the zoo tomorrow. b. They are visiting the zoo now. c. They visit the zoo often. d. They visited the zoo yesterday. 22. Which of the following sentences is in the active voice? a. The books were read by the students. b. The students read stories from their books. c. The students were told to read their books. d. The stories were read from the students’ books. 23. Based on the sentence, which of the following is a descriptive adjective? “The tall man helped the child.” a. helped b. child c. tall d. man 24. Which of the following is a complex sentence? a. I went to the store, and I bought some apples. b. The cat always sleeps on my favorite couch. c. Ben plays soccer with his friends every weekend. d. She sings in the choir because she loves music. 25. In a well-organized essay about the importance of recycling, which part of the text would most likely be the introduction? a. “Recycling reduces pollution, saves energy, and conserves our natural resources for future generations.”  4 b. “Recycling is important because it helps protect the environment and significantly reduces waste.” c. “We should all recycle to help protect our planet and ensure a sustainable future for our children.” d. “One of the main benefits of recycling is that it reduces waste and helps preserve our environment.” 26. What is a feature of a narrative text? a. It lists factual details and information about an event. b. It provides a detailed and vivid description of a place. c. It narrates a story with characters, setting, and events. d. It outlines the steps to be followed in a specific procedure. 27. Which of the following is an enumeration-description text? a. “First, I went to the store. Then, I bought some fruit, and finally, I returned home.” b. “Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who lived in a small village.” c. “My dog, whose name is Shadow, is big, brown, and friendly to everyone.” d. “This recipe contains eggs, flour, sugar, butter and a few more common ingredients.” 28. What does a raised hand generally signal in a conversation? a. Disagreement with what is being said b. Wanting to speak or ask a question c. Confusion about the topic being discussed d. Anger or frustration with the conversation 29. A poster contains a big bold title, vivid background, and an image of a smiling individual. What may be the most likely purpose behind such visual aids? a. For sale advertisement of a product or service. b. Warning of some danger or potential hazard. c. To make the audience feel happy and welcome. d. A scientific topic that's going to inform the public. 30. A picture of a red circle and a line through it on a road sign says, “No Parking.” What is this visual message saying? a. It's okay to park your vehicle here at any time. b. Only parking is permitted during certain times of the day. c. This area is for special vehicles only, not for regular parking. d. It is forbidden to park in this place at any time. 31. Which of the following images would most likely represent a make-believe or “non- fact”? a. A picture of a unicorn flying in the sky b. A picture of a lion in the wild c. A photo of a sunset over the ocean d. A picture of a scientist in a laboratory 32. Which image shows a scene that is a reality or something that is known to be? a. A spaceship landing on the moon b. A beach with people swimming c. A dragon flying over a mountain d. A castle floating in the clouds  5 33. What is the effect of diagonal or zigzag lines in a design? a. To create a feeling of stability and calmness b. To make the design neutral and balanced c. To make the design look formal and structured d. To suggest movement, energy, and excitement 34. How do thin, thick, broken, and dotted lines affect the interpretation of a design? a. They make the design confusing and hard to understand for the viewers. b. They are used to highlight the most important elements in the design’s layout. c. They are used to distinguish between different sections or ideas in the design. d. They are used only for decorative purposes and do not carry any meaning. 35. What is the likely meaning of using bright red in an advertisement? a. Excitement, urgency, or danger b. Calmness, serenity, or peacefulness c. Trustworthiness, integrity, or professionalism d. Cleanliness, orderliness, or simplicity 36. A poster for a documentary film displays a mountainous wall of books with a tiny door at the bottom with the word “Truth.” What does this picture represent symbolically? a. Truth is buried within layers of complexity. b. Gaining knowledge feels like an impossible task. c. Learning opens the door to understanding truth. d. Navigating libraries is a challenging endeavor. 37. The weather was so frigid that we had to wear our warmest coats. What is a synonym for “frigid”? a. cold b. warm c. mild d. pleasant 38. The teacher was very lenient with the students, allowing them extra time to complete their assignments. What is an antonym for “lenient”? a. kind b. fair c. generous d. strict 39. Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius. a. real fact b. make-believe fact c. real non-fact d. make-believe non-fact 40. Yesterday, I ___ (walk) with my friends to the park. a. walk b. walks c. walked d. walking 41. Every Saturday, my family ___ (go) to the farmer's market. a. go b. goes c. will go d. went 42. Right now, she ___ (read) her favorite book. a. read b. is reading c. reads d. will read  6 43. What is inferred when a story takes place in a small town, and the weather is often cloudy? a. The story is set in a large bustling city. b. The characters are always cheerful and joyful. c. The setting is set in a dry, desolate desert. d. The story may have a gloomy theme. 44. Which of the following sentences has a literal meaning? a. The apple is like a red rose. b. The book is on the table. c. She is a real star. d. He is a night owl. 45. What does the word “breeze” mean in the sentence “A gentle breeze cooled the evening air”? a. a light wind b. a cold draft c. a strong wind d. a thunderstorm _______________________________________________________________________________ Congratulations! You completed the test! _______________________________________________________________________________