Diagnostic Test (Grade 5)

Men once believed that evil spirits inside the body made people sick. What does the sentence show?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Fantasy

• Reality

Which of the following sentences is NOT a fact?

• Glands are parts of the body.

• Sun is the main source of light.

• Our national anthem is Lupang Hinirang.

• All animals have the same way of survival.

“I think, no homework policy could ease the burden of pupils”. What type of sentence is this?

• Fact

• Reality

• Opinion

• Make-believe

Which is a sentence stating opinion?

• Not all plants can make their own food.

• Rodrigo R. Duterte is the president of the Philippines.

• Fish have different kinds of food like the land animals.

• I think, air and water pollution are serious problems in our country.

“Mang Ramon was a padyak driver before he stayed in Manila for 10 years. When he returned to Bicol, he was surprised to see the many changes in the city. When he got down the bus, he did not know where to go”. What should Mang Ramon have done as a solution to his problem?

• look for his relatives and friends

• gone back to the province at once

• look for a policeman and asked for help

• gone to the nearest radio and TV station

Ronnie needs a new pair of shoes. He did not have enough money to buy the new one. His Uncle is looking for a baggage boy on Saturday during the harvest of his palay. He went to his Uncle right away. What do you think will Ronnie do when he went to his Uncle’s house?

• Ask about money to lend

• Help his Uncle during the harvest

• Ask about a job that his Uncle could offer

• Seek for help to buy the new pair of shoes

Primary sources are used to prepare written works, researches and reports. Which of the following does NOT belong to primary sources?

• Public records, photographs and interviews

• atlas, encyclopedia, yearbook and almanac

• Photographs, letters and news films footages

• Newspaper clippings, posters and journals

What secondary source of information consists of volumes of books in which the topics are listed alphabetically?

• Atlas

• Almanac

• Encyclopedia

• Periodicals

Chicken pox is a contagious disease. What is the antonym of contagious?

• genetic

• excessive

• communicable

• non-communicable

Laughing excessively can get you exhausted. What is another word for exhausted?

• tired

• sleepy

• panic

• relaxed