Caloocan North Elementary School

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
English Grade VI

Direction: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer.
1. John was the only son my mother had the confidence ___________ him.
a. with b. to c. on d. in
2. Father has been worried ______________ me since I was away.
a .about b. for c. in d. on
3. Her father died ________________ heart attack.
a. with b. on c. of d. in
4. Do you agree ________________ his plan to marry a wealthy woman ?
a .on b. of c. to d. with
5. The sun hides _______________ on an unclear sky.
a. behind the clouds b. by the clouds c. between the clouds d. beyond the clouds
6. Three playful boys swam _________________ the river.
a. on b. in c. at d. by
7. Banana is a tropical fruit that is abundant _________________
a. through the year b. over the year c. around the year d. by the year

Waste from sawmills and paper mills, fish canneries, factories, oil refineries, metal fabricators and
concrete chemical plants is either pumped directly into the harbors or shunted through a sewage system that
is inadequate to handle the load. Consequently, the aquatic resources particularly fish are threatened by toxic
wastes, by changes in temperature, and by the decrease in oxygen availability. The result is conflict between
fishers and users group.

8. Shunted in the paragraph means _________________

a. dumped into certain place c. pushed through the definite truck
b. move to a different direction d. stuck on a certain place
9. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
a. Fishes are harmed by toxic wastes
b. There are certain industries that cause the damage of marine environment
c. Waste from sawmills, paper mills, and other industries is disposed improperly
d. Conflict between fishers and other user groups
10. What does the author tell us?
a. toxic waste destroy marine life c. toxic waste cause little problem
b. toxic wastes are intolerable d. conflict between fishers and other user groups
11. In the given paragraph, sentence no.3 is an example of ?
a. fantasy b. opinion c. fact d. falsity
12. In the paragraph sentence no.1 is an example of ?
a. fantasy b. opinion c. fact d. falsity
13. Which of the following is an example of an opinion?
a. St. Josephs church in Las Pinas
b. The bamboo organ, is a unique musical instrument
c. The rest of the tubes of the bamboo organ are made of metal
d. Bamboo organ is great
14. Some of the rice fields in Tarlac and Pampanga were buried in tons of lahar. What would
result from this?
a. The rice fields would not be productive for quite sometime
b. The people will buy rice from the neighboring towns
c. The farmers would be idle for the whole year
d. The people would not eat rice anymore
15. It is not raining but it is dark. What might have cause this?
a. dark clouds over the sky c. it was noontime
b. the wind blew lightly d. factories emitted smoke all over the place
16. Red tide is still prevalent in the waters of Cavite and Batangas. What may happen?
a. People in Metro Manila will be warned not to eat seashells.
b. Beaches will be closed to the public
c. No fish will be sold in the market
d. The waters around Cavite and Batangas will be red
17. Which of the following is the cause when rivers and streams are swollen?
a. Rivers and stream are naturally filled with water
 b. There was a heavy rain
c. The waters from the sea flowed to the rivers and streams
d. Waterfalls supplied water to rivers and streams
18. Jean cried bitterly when she saw her dog lying lifeless on the street. It was hit by truck. What is the
mood expressed in this situation?
a. bravery b. despair c. pride d. sadness
Use the card catalog below to answer questions (19-20)
629.8 SPACE EXPLORATION

W Wood, Pamela
A Space Age Technology
London:1986

19. Where was the book published?

a. Wood, Pamela b. Wood, London c. London d. Space Exploration
20. The card catalog shown is an example of?
a. author card b. reference card c. title card d. subject card
21. Which among the reference books listed below will I consult if I needed facts and informations about
the growth of the Philippine population and that of the city of Manila over the years illustrated by the
graphs?
a. atlas b. almanac c. dictionary d. map
Use the newspaper index below to answer questions (22-31)
Business 8 Local News 5-7
Classified Ads 18-19 National News 1-4
Comics 20 Radio-TV 17
Editorial 9 Sports 11-13
Entertainment 14-16 Weather 10

22. Where would you look to find second hand cars for sale?
a. Entertainment b. Classified Ads c. National News d. Editorial
23. Where would you find your favorite cartoon strips?
a. p.20 b. p.10 c.p.17 d.p.8
24. Where would you look for results of last nights basketball games?
a. Local News b. Weather c. Business d. Sports
25.The editors opinion on the amendments to the Constitution will be found on _________
a. p.9 b.p.8 c. p.10 d. p.20
26. How many pages has this newspaper?
a. 17 b. 18 c. 19 d.20
27. The presidents recent operation will be found on ______________
a. National News b. Local News c. Radio-TV d. Business
28. What is likely to be found on page 17?
a. The latest national events c. Different work opportunities
b. Airplanes and Ships schedule d. Schedules of television shows
29. The first 4 pages of this newspaper are on ___________________
a. opinions of the editor c. money- earning corporations
b. events of national importance d. schedule of basketball games
30. Which is likely to be found on pp. 14-16 ?
a. Current events of leading theaters c. Real state for sale
b. Foreign exchange rate d. Prevailing cloud types
31. Where is the newspapers horoscope likely to be found?
a. pp. 18-19 b. pp.14-16 c. pp.11-13 d.pp.5-7
32. Sam had to go to the farm to search for sweet potatoes, cassava and other tubers as might be needed to
feed his seven little boys. If Sam brought home some sweet potatoes, what would his seven little boys feel?
a. contented b. confused c. unhappy d. regretful
(33-36) Choose the letter of the correct answer inside the parenthesis ( A. Author Card B. Title Card c.
Index Card d. Subject Card)
33. You are looking for a book of Filipina Heroines in the Philippine Revolution. At what card would you
look?
34. You are looking for a book on Maranao legends. At what card will you look at?
35. You are looking for a book written by Jose Sionil. What card will you look at?
36. You want information about Malacanang Palace where president live. At what card will you look ?
Use the card catalog below to answer questions (37-40)
371.3 Bergreen,Gary
Coping with Study Strategies
N.Y The Rosen Publishing Group,c.1990
137 p. : ill

37. Who is the author of the book Coping with Study Strategies?
a. Gary Bergreen b. N.Y c. Rosen Group d. be
38. Which is the call number of this book?
a. 137.p.ill b.1990 c. 371.3 d. 137 p.
1990 N.Y be
39. What kind of card catalog is given?
a. author b. title c. Index d. subject
40. How is the authors name listed in the card catalog?
a. alphabetically, first name first c. numerically, the year of the book was printed
b. alphabetically, last name first d. numerically, the year the author was born
(41-45) Directions: Study the form below. Answer the questions that follow.
1. NAME (First) (Middle) (Last)

2. PLACE OF BIRTH House No. Street Barangay Town/City Province

_____________________________________________________________________________
3. BIRTH DATE Date Month Year Sex Age Religion
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. RESIDENCE House No. Street Barangay Town/City Province
___________________________________________________________________________
5. HIGHEST DEGREE Course School Year Graduated
____________________________________________________________________________
6. LAST EMPLOYER Position No. of years in the company Salary
____________________________________________________________________________
41. Which is the correct entry for line 1?
a. Christian Mark Gomez Tolentino c. Tolentino, Christian Mark
b. Tolentino, Christian Mark Gomez d. Christian Mark G.T.
42. How would you answer line 2?
a. Karuhatan, Valenzuela Metro Mla.1540 Bernardo St.
b. Valenzuela, Metro Mla. 1540 Bernardo St. Karuhatan
c. 540 Bernardo St. Karuhatan Valenzuela Metro Mla.
d. Metro Manila 1540 Bernardo St. Karuhatan Valenzuela
43. What line asks for the applicants age, sex and religion?
a. line 6 b. line 5 c. line 4 d. line 3
45 .In which line is this correct?
Certeza Construction Firm Draftsman 6 years P 6000 a month
a. line 6 b. line 5 c. line 4 d. line 3

Directions: Study the ads below. Answer the questions that follow.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY
Account Manager
Preferably with advertising background
Single/female
Computer Graphic Artist
Experience with PC/Amiga on Mac
Business Presentation
Fine arts Graduate
Executive Secretary
Single with pleasing personality
With at least 3 yrs experience

46. What qualification must an applicant for computer graphics artist have?
a. single and female c. a fine art graduate
b. have an advertising background d.27 yrs.old
47. PC/Amiga most probably refer to ________________
a. Computer type and maker
b. Kind of work to be done
c. Type of business presentation
d. Another name for computer graphics
48. Which job position calls for specific college education?
a. Account Manager
b. Supervisor on video production
c. Computer Graphic artist
d. Executive Secretary
49. Which sentence is true about the job advertisement?
a. An applicant for executive secretary must have a 3- year experience on the job
b. The account manager must be a fine arts graduate too
c. The computer graphics artist applicant must be female
d. The office that advertised for these jobs is in Manila
50. Which is not mentioned in the job advertisement?
a. The address of the office c. Qualification
b. The salary for each job position d. Age limits of the applicants

GOOD LUCK!!!