WorksheetsThe Little Carabao and the Market
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 13mins
Title: The Little Carabao and the Farmer
Mang Ramon was a hardworking farmer who worked in his rice fields every day with his carabao, Kaloy. One day, while pulling the plow, Kaloy stopped and refused to move. “I’m too tired, Mang Ramon,” said Kaloy.
Surprised that his carabao could talk, Mang Ramon paused and realized Kaloy had been working hard without rest. “I understand, Kaloy,” he said. “Let’s take a break.”
They sat under the shade of a mango tree. Kaloy suggested, “If we take short breaks, we can still finish our work without getting too tired.” Mang Ramon agreed, and from then on, they worked together more efficiently.
As a result, their rice field grew better than ever, and the villagers admired how well they worked as a team.
What is the main conflict in the story "The Little Carabao and the Farmer"?
Mang Ramon gets angry with Kaloy for being lazy.
Kaloy and Mang Ramon must figure out how to work efficiently together.
The villagers do not understand how hard Mang Ramon works.
Kaloy runs away from Mang Ramon because he is too tired.
In the story "The Little Carabao and the Farmer," the narrator tells the thoughts of both Mang Ramon and Kaloy. What point of view is the story told from?
First-person point of view
Second-person point of view
Third-person omniscient point of view
Third-person limited point of view
Based on the story, what is the most likely setting?
A busy city
A small village in the Philippines
A forest in the mountains
A seaside town during summer
After Kaloy and Mang Ramon decide to work together and take breaks, what is the most likely outcome?
They will finish their work faster and become a great team.
Kaloy will leave Mang Ramon because he is too tired.
Mang Ramon will sell Kaloy to another farmer.
The rice fields will be damaged because they are not working hard enough.
Which of the following is the main idea of the story?
Maria went to the market with her mother and helped with shopping.
Maria’s mother taught her how to cook their favorite dishes.
Maria’s friend Ana bought mangoes from the market.
The market vendors sold many different products.
What type of text structure is used in this story?
Enumeration - description
Time order - procedural
Time order - chronology
Cause and effect
Why do you think the author wrote this story?
To entertain readers with an interesting market trip story.
To explain the different types of fruits and vegetables sold in the market.
To describe how to cook a meal with items from the market.
To inform readers about how to manage time when shopping.
What can you conclude about Maria from her behavior in the story?
Maria does not like to help her mother with shopping.
Maria is responsible and eager to learn from her mother.
Maria prefers to play with her friends instead of going to the market.
Maria doesn’t pay attention to what her mother says.
What does the word "surge" mean in the sentence?
A small amount
A sudden and strong feeling
A continuous flow
A sense of worry
Which word could be the opposite of "nervous" as used in the sentence?
Anxious
Excited
Relaxed
Worried
What does the prefix "mal-" in the word malnourished mean?
Against
Not
Bad or poor
Under
What does the suffix "-ity" in hospitality indicate about the word?
It describes a profession
It shows a quality or state of being
It means a specific place
It indicates an action
Which of the following messages would be the most appropriate for him to use?
"Good afternoon, Maria. You are cordially invited to attend my birthday celebration."
"Hey Maria! I'm having a birthday party this weekend. You should come! 😊"
"Dear Maria, I hope this message finds you well. I would be honored if you could join my birthday celebration."
"It is with great pleasure that I invite you to my birthday gathering this weekend."
Which of the following sentences would be inappropriate in an informal letter?
"Hi Kap! I hope you're doing well. Just wanted to let you know about the street light that's been broken for a week."
"Kap, hope you don't mind me writing to you like this, but we've got some safety concerns."
"Good day, Sir. I would like to formally inform you about the broken street light in our barangay."
"Hello, Kap! Is it okay if you can check the light on our street? It hasn't been working."
Which of the following would be the best choice?
"Dear Lola, I really appreciate the clothes you gave me during the fiesta."
"Lola, thank you so much for the new clothes! I really love them, and I’m excited to wear them. You’re the best! 😊"
"Lola, I acknowledge the gift you provided during the fiesta. It will be useful."
"To my dearest grandmother, I express my deepest gratitude for the clothing received during the celebration."
Which opening sentence would best fit his purpose?
"Good day, esteemed guests. It is an honor to speak before you on this important occasion."
"Mabuhay, everyone! Today is a special day for all of us as we celebrate the beauty of our language!"
"Good afternoon, everyone. I am here to discuss the significance of the Filipino language in our history."
"It is with great pride and joy that I stand before you today to talk about the importance of our national language."
Which sentence correctly follows subject-verb agreement rules?
The children plays with their new toys after Noche Buena.
My cousins from Manila visits us every holiday season.
Lola and Lolo always prepare special food for Noche Buena.
Our family are very excited for the Christmas celebration.
Which sentence uses the correct past tense of the verb?
I am walking with my cousins to the beach.
We enjoy the food we bring to the picnic.
My father cooked adobo while we played on the sand.
They are swimming in the sea all afternoon.
Which sentence is a complex sentence that clearly shows the relationship between the ideas?
Sinigang is my favorite dish because it is sour and tasty.
Halo-halo is delicious, and it is made with many ingredients.
I like adobo; it is a popular Filipino dish.
My family loves pancit, but we only eat it on special occasions.
Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice to emphasize the action instead of the doer?
The children ate the lechon quickly.
The lechon was eaten quickly by the children.
The children are eating the lechon happily.
The children had eaten the lechon before the party ended.
