ENGLISH SCREENING TEST GRADE 4

The Best Part of the Day

Mia was in her bedroom when she heard a rooster crow. Then she heard a man yell, “Hot pandesal! Buy your hot pandesal!” Mia wanted to sleep some more. But she knew she might be late for school if she did. Finally, she began to smell fried eggs and fish. “It’s time to get up,” she said. Mia jumped out of bed and ran down the steps.

QUESTION

1. At the beginning of the story, where was Mia? (Literal)

• A. She was in her bedroom.

• C. She was in the bathroom.

• C. She was at the kitchen table.

• D. She was on a bench outside.

The Best Part of the Day

Mia was in her bedroom when she heard a rooster crow. Then she heard a man yell, “Hot pandesal! Buy your hot pandesal!” Mia wanted to sleep some more. But she knew she might be late for school if she did. Finally, she began to smell fried eggs and fish. “It’s time to get up,” she said. Mia jumped out of bed and ran down the steps.

QUESTION:

What time of the day was it? (Inferential)

• A.middle of the day

• B. late in the evening

• C. early in the morning

• D. late in the afternoon

The Best Part of the Day

Mia was in her bedroom when she heard a rooster crow. Then she heard a man yell, “Hot pandesal! Buy your hot pandesal!” Mia wanted to sleep some more. But she knew she might be late for school if she did. Finally, she began to smell fried eggs and fish. “It’s time to get up,” she said. Mia jumped out of bed and ran down the steps.

QUESTION:

What do you think will happen next? (Inferential)

• A. She will have lunch.

• B. She will have dinner.

• C. She will have a snack.

• D. She will have breakfast.

A. The Best Part of the Day ( 67 words)

Mia was in her bedroom when she heard a rooster crow. Then she heard a man yell, “Hot pandesal! Buy your hot pandesal!” Mia wanted to sleep some more. But she knew she might be late for school if she did. Finally, she began to smell fried eggs and fish. “It's time to get up,” she said. Mia jumped out of bed and ran down the steps.

QUESTION:

What will she say when she gets up? (Inferential)

• A. “Good evening.”

• B. “Good afternoon!”

• C. “Good morning!”

• D. “Thank you very much!”

A. The Best Part of the Day ( 67 words)

Mia was in her bedroom when she heard a rooster crow. Then she heard a man Well, “Hot pandesal! Buy your hot pandesal!” Mia wanted to sleep some more. But she knew she might be late for school if she did. Finally, she began to smell fried eggs and fish. “It's time to get up,” she said. Mia jumped out of bed and ran down the steps.

QUESTION:

What other title can be given for this story? (Critical)

• A. The End of the Day

• B. The Start of the Day

• C. Just Before Sleeping

• D. The Middle of the Day

B. Ice Cream for Sale (65 words)

“Cling! Cling! Cling!” Benito and his sister Nelia raced out the door. He took some coins from his pocket and counted them. “I can have two scoops,” he thought. But then his little sister Nelia asked, “Can I have an ice cream?” Benito looked at his coins again. “May I have two cones?” he asked. The vendor nodded. Benito and Nelia left with a smile.

QUESTION:

Why did Benito and Nelia race out the door? (Inferential)

• A. They wanted to buy something.

• B. They wanted to open the door.

• C. hey wanted to find out what was going on.

• D. They wanted to know what was making noise.

B. Ice Cream for Sale (65 words)

“Cling! Cling! Cling!” Benito and his sister Nelia raced out the door. He took some coins from his pocket and counted them. “I can have two scoops,” he thought. But then his little sister Nelia asked, “Can I have an ice cream?” Benito looked at his coins again. “May I have two cones?” he asked. The vendor nodded. Benito and Nelia left with a smile.

QUESTION:

In the beginning, what did Benito plan to do? (Literal)

• A. buy ice cream for himself and his sister

• B. buy two scoops of ice cream for himself

• C. buy two scoops of ice cream for his sister

• D. reach the ice cream vendor ahead of his sister

B. Ice Cream for Sale (65 words)

“Cling! Cling! Cling!” Benito and his sister Nelia raced out the door. He took some coins from his pocket and counted them. “I can have two scoops,” he thought. But then his little sister Nelia asked, “Can I have an ice cream?” Benito looked at his coins again. “May I have two cones?” he asked. The vendor nodded. Benito and Nelia left with a smile.

QUESTION:

Why were they smiling at the end of the story? (Inferential)

• A. They each got a free ice cream cone.

• B. They made the ice cream vendor happy.

• C. They shared a cup with two scoops of ice cream

• D. They each had a scoop of ice cream on a cone.

B. Ice Cream for Sale (65 words)

“Cling! Cling! Cling!” Benito and his sister Nelia raced out the door. He took some coins from his pocket and counted them. “I can have two scoops,” he thought. But then his little sister Nelia asked, “Can I have an ice cream?” Benito looked at his coins again. “May I have two cones?” he asked. The vendor nodded. Benito and Nelia left with a smile.

QUESTION:

A vendor is someone who ___________________. (Inferential)

• A. sells things

• B. buys things

• C. counts things

• D. gives things away

B. Ice Cream for Sale (65 words)

“Cling! Cling! Cling!” Benito and his sister Nelia raced out the door. He took some coins from his pocket and counted them. “I can have two scoops,” he thought. But then his little sister Nelia asked, “Can I have an ice cream?” Benito looked at his coins again. “May I have two cones?” he asked. The vendor nodded. Benito and Nelia left with a smile.

QUESTION:

Which of the following best describes Benito? (Inferential)

• A. He is selfish.

• B. He is giving.

• C. He is thrifty.

• D. He is greedy.