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 WORKBOOK ON GRADE 4 ENGLISH

Title Page

Lesson 1: Using words with stressed and unstressed syllables in sentences…..……………… …. 1

Lesson 2: Giving a series of direction using sequence signals,

(first, then, next, afterwards, lastly or finally) …………………………………………….. 3

Lesson 3: Using courteous expressions in appropriate situations.……….…………………….... 5

Lesson 4: Asking and answering questions about oneself/others and pictures………………… 7

Lesson 5: Using because, so that, in order that, in answering questions…....……………………. 8

Lesson 6: Use in sentences the plural form of nouns ending in f.……..………………………… 10

Lesson 7: Using the plural form of nouns in sentences.……………………………………………..…. 12

Lesson 8 Using the plural form of nouns ending in y.… ……………………………………………………..... 14

Lesson 9: Using expressions denoting quantity.............................................................................................16

Lesson 10: Using possessive form of singular nouns.………………………………………………….……… 17

Lesson 11: Using the possessive form of plural nouns.………………..………..…………………… 18

Lesson 12: Using a variety of sentences (declarative)……………………………..………………... 19

Lesson 13: Using a variety of sentences (interrogative)……………………………………….……. 21

Lesson 14: Using a variety of sentences (imperative)………………………………………………. 23

Lesson 15: Using a variety of sentences (Exclamatory) ……………………………………………. 25

Lesson 16: Using object pronouns.………………………………………………..…………………. 26

Lesson 17: Using the object pronoun that agrees in number with its antecedent. ………………..… 28

Lesson 18: Using the verb that agrees with the subject. ……………………………….……………. 30

Lesson 19: Using the present form of the verbs.……………………………………………..…….. 31

Lesson 20: Using the past form of the regular verbs.………………………………………………………..…. 32

Lesson 21: Using the past forms of irregular verbs.………… ………………………..……………. 34

Lesson 22: Using the future form of the verb.………………………………………………………. 36

Lesson 23: Using adjectives in sentences …………………………………………..…………….… 38

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Lesson 24: Using the positive, comparative, and superlative forms of regular adjectives……….…. 40

Lesson 25: Using adverb of place.…………………………………………………………..…………………. 42

Lesson 26: Using adverb of time……………………………………………………………..………. 44

Lesson 27: Using adverb of manner.…………………………………………………………………. 46

Lesson 28: Using adverbs of frequency.…………………………………………………………….. 48

Lesson 29: Using prepositions and prepositional phrases.…………………….……………………. 50

Lesson 30: Using the dictionary to interpret stress marks for correct accent.…………..………..…. 52

Lesson 31: Using the dictionary to select appropriate meaning

from several meanings given. ……………………………………………………………….. 53

Lesson 32: Using guide words to locate words in the dictionary……….……………………….….. 55

Lesson 33: Following common directions in prescriptions on labels of medicine bottles.…………. 57

Lesson 34: Following common directions in simple experiments……………………….…………… 59

Lesson 35: Identify meaning of unfamiliar words through structural analysis of

words with prefixes.……………………………………………………………….……….… 61

Lesson 36: Identify meanings of unfamiliar words (words with suffixes)

through structural analysis………………………………….……………………….………. 63

Lesson 37: Identify meaning of unfamiliar words through structural analysis of compound
words and their component words written as one word. ……………………………………….….. 65

Lesson 38. Identify meaning of unfamiliar words through structural analysis of compound
words and their component words written as two words.………………………………..………….. 67

Lesson 39: Identifying meaning of unfamiliar words through structural analysis of

compound words and their component words written as hyphenated word. …………………….…. 69

Lesson 40: Identifying meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues. ………..……………….. 71

Lesson 41: Identify meaning of unfamiliar words using synonyms.…………………….…………… 73

Lesson 42: Identify meaning of unfamiliar words using antonyms………………………………….. 74

Lesson 43: Identifying meaning of unfamiliar words using homonyms.…………….……………… 76

Lesson 44: Identify the main idea that is implied or explicitly stated ……………………………… 78
Lesson 45: Locating answers to Wh-, How and Why questions that are explicitly
stated in the text…………………………………………………………………….……….. 84

Lesson 46: Demonstrating knowledge of story grammar by being able to identify setting,
characters and main events in the story.…………………………………………………… 86

Lesson 47: Finding descriptive/action words in selection read.………………….…………………. 88

Lesson 48: Classifying related ideas/concepts under proper heading ………………………………. 89

Lesson 49: Giving a heading or title for text read.……………………………………………..…….. 90

Lesson 50: Identifying sub-heading for a given heading. ………………….………………….…… 92

Lesson 51: Outlining a two-paragraph passage. …………………………………………..………… 93

Lesson 52: Outlining a story..........................................................................................................................95

Lesson 53: Sequencing the major events/ideas in a selection…………………………………..…… 97

Lesson 54: Arranging a set of given events in logical order to make a story………………………… 99

Lesson 55: Identifying statements/events that show cause-effect relationship………………………. 101

Lesson 56: Using because and so that to identify statements that show cause-effect
relationship.......................................................................................................................................103

Lesson 57: Giving appropriate ending to a given situation and giving justification
for each ending.……..………………………………………………………………..………. 105

Lesson 58: Inferring character traits from a selection read.………………………….………………… 107

Lesson 59: Drawing conclusions based on information given………………………..……..………. 109

Lesson 60: Tell whether an action or event is reality or fantasy ……………………..……….……. 111

Lesson 61: Distinguishing fact or opinion.…………………………………………….……………… 113

Lesson 62: Identifying the stressed and unstressed syllables.…………………………….………… 115

Lesson 63: Recognizing pauses and stops in utterance that signal meaning.……………………….. 116

Lesson 64: Following 3-4 step directions heard.………………………………………………..…… 117

Lesson 65: Sequencing events in the story listened to through groups

of sentence / guided questions…………………………….………………………………..… 118
Lesson 66: Predicting outcome of stories heard.……………………….…………………………. 120

Lesson 67: Distinguishing between fact and opinion.…………………………….………………… 122

Lesson 68: Writing the correct spelling of words with stressed and unstressed syllables. ……… 123

Lesson 69: Writing sentence / paragraphs giving simple direction in making a project. ……….….. 124

Lesson 70: Writing from dictation sentence s/ short paragraph observing correct spelling,
capitalization and punctuation marks.……………………………………………………….. 125

Lesson 71: Writing a short story from one’s experiences.……………………………………..……. 126

Lesson 72: Writing a thank you letter observing the correct format.………………………….……. 127

Lesson 73: Writing a letter of invitation observing the correct format.…………………………….… 129

Lesson 74: Writing a letter of congratulations observing the correct format.………..……………… 131

Lesson 75: Composing announcements from given stimuli.….…………………………..….……… 133

Lesson 76: Writing descriptive paragraphs………………………….………………………….…… 135

Answer Key…………………………………………………………………………………………… 136

Lesson 1: Using words with stressed and unstressed syllables
in sentences. (Competency 1, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Complete the sentence by writing a word on the blank. Choose the words from the
box.

library committee
automobile occasion
comfortable intestine
supervisor remember
beautiful enamel
elementary

1. Our family comes together during important .

2. The garden blooms with flowers.

3. We have many books in the .

4. Which do you belong?

5. I feel relaxed sitting on this chair.

6. We enjoy riding in father’s new .

7. Mrs. Castillo is our new .

8. Brush your teeth to protect your .

9. The final digestion of food takes place in the small .

10. Do you still remember your teacher?

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 Exercise B

Directions: Complete the sentence by writing a word on the blank. Choose the words from the
box.

presentation Mathematicscommunity
necessary conservation
measure performance
educationmedicine cemetery

1. I find difficult.

2. Children should value .

3. The pupils showed their best during the program.

4. The Grade IV pupils had a nice during the program.

5. It is to practice before a show.

6. Most people go to the during All Soul’s Day.

7. Did you take your ?

8. We should campaign for the of our environment.

9. Did you the length of the wood?

10. The pupils are helping their .

Lesson 2: Giving a series of direction using sequence signals,
(first, then, next, afterwards, lastly or finally)
(Competency 2, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Write on the blanks the correct sequence signals to complete the directions.

How to Make a Rainbow Picture

It is fun to make a rainbow picture. 1.) , prepare the materials

like bond paper, crayons, and a pencil with a sharp point.. 2.) , use crayons other
than black to make a design. 3.) , cover the design with black crayons.
4.) , use a pencil to draw a picture and to remove some black crayon.
5.) , hang your picture.

How to Prepare Calamansi Juice

It is easy to make calamansi juice. 1.) , wash five calamansi fruits.

2.) , cut them in the middle crosswise. 3.) , squeeze the cut calamansi into
a glass. 4.) _, remove the seeds. 5.) add sugar and water and stir well
until sugar dissolves. Now, you can enjoy a nutritious drink.
Exercise B

Directions: Write on the blanks the correct sequence signals to complete the directions.

How to Make an Eggplant Omelet

I will teach you how to make an eggplant omelet. , roast the eggplant.
, remove the skin. , press the eggplant flat on a plate. ,
soak it in a well-beaten egg. , fry it. You are now ready to serve this dish.

(Source: Fun in English IV)

How to Make a Paper Collage

Making paper collage is a fun activity. , collect pictures from magazines and cut
into different shapes made from colored paper and foil. , get a large sheet of drawing paper.
, on the large sheet of paper, place the paper shapes and pictures in a pattern you like.
, glue the paper shapes and pictures the way you placed them on the paper. ,
hang your collage up on a wall. This will surely show how creative you are.

(Source: Gold Medal)

Lesson 3: Using courteous expressions in appropriate situations.
(Competency 3, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Arrange the jumbled words to form the right answer or response to the following
situations.

1-3. Ana makes a call in the morning to her friend Dina. What will she say?

a. MORNING GOOD
b. ANA THIS IS SPEAKING
c. I WITH SPEAK MAY DINA?

4-5. You answer a call for your father who is not home.

a. IN NOT FATHER IS AT THE MOMENT

b. MESSAGE WOULD LIKE YOU TO LEAVE A

6-7. You answer the phone for someone who calls a wrong number.

a. SORRY I’M
b. WRONG NUMBER IT’S

A 8-9 You answer the call for your mother who is in the kitchen.

a. HOLD YOUR PLEASE LINE

b. CALL I’LL HER

10. What will you say when receiving calls?

a. IS (name) _ THIS SPEAKING

Exercise B

Directions: Arrange the jumbled words to form the right answer or response to the following
situations.

1-3. Cora forgot her assignment notebook in school.

a. EVENING GOOD
b. CORA THIS SPEAKING IS
c. ROBERT I MAY WITH SPEAK?

4-5. You answer a call for your mother who is not home.

a. SORRY I’M
b. OUT SHE’S
c. A MESSAGE TAKE MAY I

7-8. You answer a phone and it’s a wrong number.

a. SORRY I AM
b. NUMBER WRONG A IT IS

9-10. You answer a call for your father who is in the garden.

a. PLEASE ONE MOMENT

b. HIM WILL I CALL
Lesson 4: Asking and answering questions about oneself/others
and pictures. (Competency 4, Speaking)
Exercise A Exercise B
Directions: Pick a partner and ask him or her Directions: Pick a partner and ask him or her
the following questions below. Your partner the following questions below. Your partner
will answer it then ask you the same will answer it then ask you the same
questions. questions.

1. What’s your name? 1. What’s your favorite fairytale book?

2. How old are you? 2. Who’s your favorite book character?

3. What grade are you in? 3. Why do you like her/him?

4. Who’s your teacher? 4. What’s your favorite fruit?

5. Where do you study? 5. Why do you like it?

6. Where do you live? 6. What place would you like to visit?

7. Who’s your father? 7. What’s your favorite song?

8. What’s his work? 8. What would you like to be when you grow

9. Who’s your mother? up?

10. What’s her work? 9. Who’s your favorite hero?

10. What’s your talent?

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Lesson 5: Using because, so that, in order that, in answering
questions. (Competency 4.1 Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Read each sentence. Fill in the blanks with because, so that, or in order that.

1. Dinah was absent yesterday she was not feeling well.

2. We should exercise daily our body will become healthy.

3. Randy topped the exams he studied hard.

4. We should drink milk everyday our teeth and bones will become strong.

5. Riza is thin and sickly she doesn’t eat vegetables.

6. Father was tired he worked hard in the garden.

7. Jinky forgot to make her assignment of her busy schedule.

8. We take a bath everyday we will be clean.

9. Gloria is healthy she eats the right kind of food.

10. Mang Jose waters the plants they will grow well.

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Lesson 5: Using because, so that, in order that, in answering questions.
(Competency 4.1 Speaking)
Exercise B

Directions: Read each sentence. Fill in the blanks with because, so that, or in order that.

1. Father works hard he can provide for our needs.

2. The baby cries she is hungry.

3. Landslides happen people cut all the trees in the forest.

4. We need to conserve water water shortage will not happen.

5. Water is important it has many uses.

6. Farmers plant palay and vegetables we will have food.

7. We have to take care of the earth it is the only planet we have.

8. People should recycle their garbage the garbage problem will lessen.

9. We must save the soil soil supports life.

10. People should plant trees erosion will be avoided.

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Lesson 6: Use in sentences the plural form of nouns ending in f.
(Competency 5.1, Speaking)

Exercise A

Directions: Write the correct plural form of each given noun in parentheses on the blanks.

(calf) 1. Two were grazing in the meadow.

(belief) 2. Filipinos have a lot of and traditions

(leaf) 3. Most are green.

(chief) 4. The of the villages belong to the nobility.

(handkerchief) 5. Mother kept the in the cabinet.

(shelf) 6. There were enough for all the books.

(roof) 7. Many were blown away during the

storm. (loaf) 8. Willy bought five of bread.

(hoof) 9. Horses have strong .

(elf) 10. The good fairy freed the .

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Exercise B

Directions: Write the correct plural form of each given noun in parentheses on the blanks.

(life) 1. Hundreds of were affected by the war.

(cliff) 2. The Ifugaos bury their dead in the caves found along the .

(wife) 3. The of the farmers help harvest the palay.

(dwarf) 4. People living in rural areas still believe in .

(knife) 5. and other sharp objects should be placed in safe places.

(wolf) 6. A pack of attacked a herd of sheep.

(handcuff) 7. The policemen always bring .

(gulf) 8. are bodies of water.

(proof) 9. Both parties presented to the judge.

(staff) 10. The congressman’s facilitated the meeting.

Lesson 7: Using the plural form of nouns in sentences.
(Competency 5.2, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Underline the word in the parentheses in order to make the sentence correct.

1. Five (policeman, policemen) were awarded as Outstanding Policemen of the Year.

2. They caught five (thief, thieves) in the department store.

3. Three (woman, women) were hurt.

4. Two stray bullets hit both her (foot, feet).

5. Several (loaf, loaves) of bread were scattered on the street.

6. Two (knife, knives) were found near the scene.

7. The passengers (himself, themselves) were stunned.

8. There’s a nest of (mouse, mice) in the ceiling.

9. We have several (goose, geese) in the yard.

10. The dentist checked the (tooth, teeth) of the patients.

Exercise B

Directions: Underline the word in the parentheses in order to make the sentence correct.

1. The (gentleman, gentlemen) wore coats and trousers.

2. Two (children, childrens) were inside the gym.

3. The (wife, wives) of the farmers helped in the harvest of palay.

4. (Wolf, wolves) are not common in our country.

5. I need five (loaf, loaves) of bread for the party.

6. Many people still believe in (dwarf, dwarfs).

7. The coconut (leaf, leaves) are very useful to people.

8. Five (woman, women) were voted as officers of the association.

9. The (calf, calves) were grazing in the field.

10. Some (fisherman, fishermen) were still at sea when the storm came.
Lesson 8: Using the plural form of nouns ending in y.
(Competency 5.2, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Write the correct form of each noun in parenthesis.

(family) 1. Mario and Eden belong to a conservative

(boy) 2. Several played basketball in the gym.

(story) 3. Every night, Mother reads us many .

(monkey) 4. We saw ten at the zoo.

(library) 5. The school has two .

(city) 6. The tourist visited different in the U.S.

(toy) 7. Father bought us a lot of .

(lady) 8. The were amused by the show.

(key) 9. I lost the on my way home.

(turkey) 10. Grandfather raises in his farm.

Exercise B

Directions: Write the correct form of each noun in parentheses.

(valley) 1. are flat lands between mountains.

(lily) 2. Beautiful bloom in the garden.

(bay) 3. are bodies of water.

(baby) 4. Mothers feed their with breast milk.

(belly) 5. The of the pigs sagged as they walked around the sty.

(tray) 6. The waiters brought five of food for the guests.

(strawberry) 7. Lilia likes to eat .

(fairy) 8. The grant the wishes of the princess.

(spy) 9. Two keep top secret documents from the military.

(country) 10. Japan and America are that grant aid to the Philippines.
Lesson 9: Using expressions denoting quantity.
(Competency 5.5, Speaking)

Exercise A Exercise B
Directions: Underline the correct word to Directions: Underline the correct word
complete each sentence. to complete each sentence.
1. How (many, much) kilos of rice will you buy? 1. We should eat (many, a lot of)
2. The toddler ate (a little, a lot of) cookies. vegetables everyday.
3. The cook put (a few, a little) salt in the soup. 2. How (many, much) money do you have
4. Mother needs (a few, much) flour for the cake. in your pocket?
5. How (many, much) is one kilo of rice 3. Grandmother seasoned the meat with (a
nowadays? little, a few) soy sauce.
6. I need (a little, a few) slices of pineapple for the 4. I don’t like to put (much, many) salt in
salad. my food.
7. Aunt Mila ordered (much, a lot of) flowers for 5. (A little, A few) drops of rain have
the bouquet. fallen to the ground.
8. There are (much, many) chairs in the 6. Beth ate (many, a lot of) potato salad at
auditorium. the party.
9. I added (much, many) water to the milk. 7. Teachers need (many, a lot of) patience
10. This reporter asked (a little, a few) questions in dealing with pupils.
from the witness. 8. Mother bought (many, much) cans of

milk at the grocery.

9. I want (much, a lot of) fresh fruits in my

diet.

10. Joey got (a few, a little) bars of soap

from the shelf.

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Lesson 10: Using possessive form of singular
(Competency
nouns. 6,
Speaking)
Exercise A Exercise B

Directions:
Write on the 6.
blank the Jesus parables
possessive form give lessons to
people.
of each
underlined 7.
noun.
The child toys
1.
were kept in the
The city Clean
cabinet.
and Green project
8.
started last year. Jane books are
scattered on the
2. I floor.
borrowed James
ballpen 9.
yesterday.
The siren wail

can be heard
3.Mark
from a distance.
investigatory
10.
project won first
The book title
place in the
was written in
Science Fair.
bold letters.
4.The

school gate closes

at seven o’clock

in the evening.

5. Dr.
Reyes car is
parked in that
area.
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 Lesson 10: Using possessive form of singular
D got
nouns. at gift for 7. My brother
i f
r o cau the her Mom bicycle
e r
ght cent was a was
c m
t pair of
in er newly
i o
o f the of slippers. painted.
n
s e spid the 6. The stewardess 8. Beatriz
: a
c er roo uniform snack
W h
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i u
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t n
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2. The ligh car.
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was on is dirty.
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A en. Eve
p
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3. The .
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Lesson 11: Using the possessive form of plural nouns.
(Competency 6.1, Speaking)
Exercise A Exercise B

Directions: Write on the blank the Directions: Write on the

possessive form of each underlined blank the possessive form of
noun. each underlined noun.
1. The pupils response are 1. The fishermen wives
all positive. waited
2. Foxes tails are long and on the shore.
brushy.
2. The dogs kennels were
3. The scissors blades are clean.
very sharp.
3. The dentist examined the
4. The pants pockets are
embroidered. teeth enamel.
5. Our friends addresses are 4. The boy
listed in the
polished the
directory.
ladies shoes.
6. The policemen patrols
were on 5. The parents seminar was
held
standby.
at the auditorium.
7. The children party was
held in the 6. The security
garden. guards uniforms were
8. The Geese feathers are provided by the
very beautiful.
company.
9. The teachers club will
have a meeting 7. The firemen trucks are
ready
this afternoon.
now.
10. The nurses schedules
were posted on 8. The students voices could
be
the board.
heard at the hallway.
Lesson 11: Using the possessive form of plural nouns.
Lesson 12: Using a variety of sentences (declarative)
(Competency 7.1, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Complete the each sentence below.

1. Teachers .

2. The pupils .

3. Books .

4. Jason lives .

5. We get fish .

6. People eat .

7. The sea .

8. Farmers .

9. We should save .

10. Rice is .

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Exercise B

Directions: Complete the each sentence below.

1. Plants .

2. Animals give .

3. Our teachers .

4. People go .

5. Fishermen .

6. Let’s protect .

7. Don’t throw .

8. I like to .

9. Big boats .

10. The sand .

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Lesson 13: Using a variety of sentences (interrogative)
(Competency 7.2, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Change each declarative statement to an interrogative statement. Write your answer
on the blank.

1. The speed of light is 300, 000 kilometers per second.

2. The cheetah is the fastest animal on earth.

3. Galileo was the first person to study the moon using a telescope.

4. Ranger was the first to take close-up pictures of the moon’s surface.

5. Neil Armstrong was the first man to step on the moon.

6. The moon is a satellite of the earth.

7. A satellite is an object that revolves around another object.

8. The solar system is made up of the sun and the planets.

9. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.

10. Venus is always covered with thick clouds.

Exercise B

Directions: Change each declarative statement to an interrogative statement. Write your answer
on the blank.

1. Jupiter is the largest planet.

2. Saturn is the second largest planet.

3. The asteroid belt is found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

4. A meteor is smaller than an asteroid.

5. Comets are large chunks of ice and dust.

6. A meteorite is a meteor that reaches the ground.

7. The most famous comet is Halley’s comet.

8. The planet Mars is our next-door neighbor.

9. Earth is 150 million kilometers from the sun.

10. Mars is 225 million kilometers from the sun.

Lesson 14: Using a variety of sentences (imperative)
(Competency 7.3, Speaking)

Exercise A

Directions: Change the following commands to request statements.

1. Line up properly.

2. Enter the classroom quietly.

3. Listen to the teacher politely.

4. Greet the teacher.

5. Write your answers neatly.

6. Report to the office immediately.

7. Pick up piece of paper.

8. Answer the telephone call promptly.

9. Speak politely.

10. Read the selections carefully.

Exercise B

Directions: Change the following commands to request statements.

1. Answer questions direct to the point.

2. Don’t be cruel to your pets.

3. Feed your pets well.

4. Give them water to drink.

5. Do you homework diligently.

6. Close the door quietly.

7. Read silently.

8. Erase the writings on the chalkboard.

9. Empty the trash can.

10. Clean the yard.

Lesson 15: Using a variety of sentences (Exclamatory).
(Competency 7.4, Speaking)
Exercise A Exercise B
Directions: Write two different exclamatory Directions: Write two different exclamatory
sentences for the following situations. sentences for the following situations.
1. You feel pain in your stomach. 1. Your parents threw you a birthday party.
a. ! a. !
b. ! b. !
2. Your teacher announced in class that you 2. You were eating and you felt the floor
topped the exam. shaking.
a. ! a. !
b. ! b. !
3. Somebody stepped on your foot. 3. You have a toothache.
a. ! a. !
b. ! b. !
4. You found a five hundred-peso bill on the 4. You wake up to a beautiful day.
playground. a. !
a. ! b. !
b. ! 5. You lost your cellphone.
5. You wake up and there’s a fire in the other a. !
side of the street. b. !
a. !

b. !
Lesson 16: Using object pronouns.
(Competency 8, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Change the underlined words and phrases into object pronouns. Choose your answer
from the box. Write your answer on the blank before the number.

them her him us me it

1. Mang Pedro helped Father and me make a new fence.

2. These flowers are for Rose.

3. Carla took a picture of the bird.

4. Have you found my wallet?

5. Mr. Valdez saw the workers building a house.

6. Brenda brought the basket to the kitchen.

7. I saw Nena walking at the garden.

8. Jackie went to the movies with Jane and Jillian.

9. The boys helped Mr. Cortez plant the seedlings.

10. Rene accompanied Nenita and me to the market.

Exercise B

Directions: Change the underlined words and phrases into object pronouns. Choose your answer
from the box. Write your answer on the blank before the number.

them her him us me it

1. Reading helps you and me learn.

2. The clowns entertained the children well.

3. Mother carried my baby sister to the crib.

4. The coach trains the basketball players in the gym.

5. Please give these books to Mario.

6. Jack Sparrow buried the treasure in an island.

7. The class chose Liza to be their president.

8. An angry dog chased Sharon and me around the block.

9. The treasure hunters found the gold coins buried.

10. God loves you and me no matter who we are.

Lesson 17: Using the object pronoun that agrees in
number with its antecedent.
(Competency 8.1, Speaking)
Exercise A Directions: Choose from the box the correct object pronoun that agrees
with the underlined antecedent in each sentence. Write your answer on
the blank.

it them her him us me

1. Jenny reads story to the class.

2. Linda received a guitar for her birthday. She liked very much.

3. Ben and Ernie have guitars, too. They asked Linda to play with .

4. Ben asked Linda, “Will you play with ?”

5. Tourists like to see our historical places and beautiful spots. They would

like to take pictures of .

6. Mr. Cruz brought his daughter to school and enrolled in Grade IV.

7. The old man sits quietly on the bench. He reads a book and enjoys the

serenity that surrounds .

8. Glenda waters the plants every morning. She helps take care of .

9. She sprays fertilizer, too. She sprays once a week.

10. “I am Johnny, your new classmate. Please tell where the library is.”
Lesson 17: Using the object pronoun that agrees in
number with its antecedent. (Competency 8.1,
Speaking)
Exercise B

Directions: Choose from the box the correct object pronoun that agrees with the underlined
antecedent in each sentence. Write your answer on the blank.

it them her him us me

1. Melba has a sandwich for Ellen. She will give it to during recess time.

2. Miss Reyes gave the Grade IV pupils an exam. was very difficult.

3. Aunt Lilia promised to show Beth and me how to bake cookies. She will teach on

Sunday.

4. Father told me to keep the money. I earned. I deposited in the bank.

5. I have a present for Sally. I will give it to when I arrive.

6. Randy saw Charlie on television. He could not believe it was .

7. The teacher told the three girls to work on their assignment because she wanted to sleep

early.

8. Philip helped Amanda and me with our homework. He stayed with until we were done.

9. We helped Rolly work on his project, too. We wanted to finish on time.

10. George carried the bucket of water to the kitchen. He placed on the sink.
Lesson 18: Using the verb that agrees with the subject.
(Competency 9.1, Speaking)

Exercise A Exercise B
Directions: Complete each sentence by writing the Directions: Complete each sentence by
correct form of the given verb in parentheses. writing the correct form of the given verb in
parentheses.
1. A motor sea turtle (lay) eggs.
1. Animals (learn) behavior in
2. She (bury) the eggs in the sand.
many ways.
3. Then, she (swim) away. 2. A blue jay is a bird that
4. The eggs (hatch). (eat) different kinds of
butterflies.
5. The baby turtles (crawl) out of
3. Plants (get) their energy
their nest from the sun.

6.-7. Parents 4. Certain cells in the leaves of green

(protect) and
plants (change) their light
(feed) the babies.
energy into a form of energy that plants
8. The mother (find) food for her can use.
5. Chlorophyll (trap) light
children.
energy.
9. She also (teach) them
6. It (give) plants their green
how to find food. color.
7. Plants (need) air before they
10. A young
can use the trapped energy.
kangaroo (ride) in its
8. The tiny holes (let) air
mother’s pouch. move in and out of the leaf.
9. Plants (use) certain gas
from the air.
10. Photosynthesis (make)
plants different from most other living
things.

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Lesson 19: Using the present form of the verbs.
(Competency 9.1, Speaking)
Exercise A Exercise B
Directions: Complete each sentence by writing Directions: Complete each sentence by writing
the correct form of the verb in the parentheses. the correct form of the verb in the parentheses.
1. Ricky (live) in the city. 1. The children (play) games in
2. He (ride) a jeepney going to the playground.
school. 2. I (feed) my pet everyday.
3. The fireman (put) out the fire. 3. The teacher (teach) the children
4. My grandparents (wake) up well.
early in the morning. 4. You (jog) every morning.
5. My grandmother (prepare) 5. Our class (begin) at seven thirty
breakfast. in the morning.
6. Grandmother (feed) the 6. Allan (study) his lesson at night.
chickens. 7. We (watch) movies on
7. He also (go) to the garden. weekends.
8. He (plant) vegetables in his 8. The baby (cry) when she is
garden. hungry.
9. I (help) Grandfather water the 9. Some people (leave) their
plants in his garden. homes for work.
10. I (pull) the weeds around the 10. Peter and Paul (buy) a daily
plants. newspaper.
Lesson 20: Using the past form of the regular verbs.
(Competency 9.2, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Change the verb inside the parenthesis into its past form. Write your answer on the
blank.

(attend) 1. Lawrence the meeting last

week. (visit) 2. We Bohol last summer.

(step) 3. Jack on the newly planted seedlings yesterday.

(postpone) 4. The mayor his visit this morning, because of the bomb threat.

(fry) 5. The campers some eggs this morning.

(wish) 6. I on a falling star last night.

(top) 7. Last summer, Cathy _ the entrance exam.

(carry) 8. The boys their backpacks with them.

(start) 9. Yesterday, the program late.

(trim) 10. The janitor the grasses last Saturday.

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Exercise B

Directions: Change the verb inside the parenthesis into its past form. Write your answer on the
blank.

(quarrel) 1. Last night, I with my sister.

(cook) 2. Mother spaghetti last Sunday.

(cry) 3. My baby sister last night.

(miss) 4. Wilma her class yesterday.

(plan) 5. The group _their activities last week.

(recite) 6. I the poem in front of my classmates last Monday.

(clap) 7. Everybody _their hands after my number.

(review) 8. The whole class for the final exam, last month.

(dance) 9. Beth at the party yesterday.

(appear) 10. Last night, the moon bigger than before.

Lesson 21: Using the past forms of irregular verbs.
(Competency 9.3, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Change the verb inside the parenthesis into its past form. Write your answer on the
blank.

(find) 1. Long time ago, a rooster a pearl.

(see) 2. He that it was a jewel and not a grain of corn.

(come) 3. The farmer’s wife with a sack of feeds for the chickens.

(put) 4. The rooster it aside.

(eat) 5. It the feeds.

(catch) 6. Something white the attention of the farmer’s

wife. (know) 7. She it was a pearl.

(throw) 8. She away the sack.

(run) 9. She into the house with

delight. (take) 10. She the treasure with her.

Exercise B

Directions: Change the verb inside the parenthesis into its past form. Write your answer on the
blank.

1. Once upon a time, Glenda the goat (go) to the field to show her pointed

horns to the sun.

2. She (tread) to the top of the hill to catch it, but it was already high up in

the sky.

3 – 4. Glenda (weep) and the other animals (hear) her.

5 – 6. The birds (fly) closer to the sun and (beseech) him to help

Glenda.

7 – 8. The sun (shine) and (make) a ball from one of its rays.

9 – 10. He (throw) the ball to Glenda but she didn’t catch it and it (fall)

into the lake.

Lesson 22: Using the future form of the verb.
(Competency 9.4, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Change the verb inside the parenthesis into its future form. Write your answer on the
blank.

(meet) 1.The class officers tonight.

(discuss) 2. They plans for the coming field trip.

(visit) 3. The Grade IV pupils the museum next Friday.

(ask) 4. Dorothy permission from her father this evening.

(harvest) 5. This coming week, the farmers their palay.

(give) 6. Father his carabao a bath in the river tomorrow.

(celebrate) 7. I my birthday next month.

(study) 8. I for the exams tonight.

(review) 9. Tomorrow, I my notes.

(leave) 10. The tourist the hotel next weeks.

Exercise B

Directions: Change the verb inside the parenthesis into its future form. Write your answer on the
blank.

(swim) 1.Jenny and her friends at the beach tomorrow.

(rent) 2. They a cottage by the seashore tonight.

(build) 3. Peter and Andy a wooden boat this summer.

(examine) 4. The dentist my teeth next week.

(join) 5. Roger the art contest next month.

(write) 6. The secretary a letter to the president tomorrow.

(send) 7. I a message to my friend tonight.

(wear) 8. The incoming Grade IV pupils a new set of uniform this coming school year.

(teach) 9. The trainer us a new song next Sunday.

(sing) 10. The choir during the mass tomorrow.

Lesson 23: Using adjectives in
(Competency
sentences 10, Speaking)
Exercise A Directions: Write an adjective that will complete the sentence. Choose
your answers from the box.

intelligent creative
old different
industrious tiny
small wide
bright dark
beautiful

1 – 2. The s_ _ _ _ bird ate the t _ _ _ seed.

3 – 5. The i _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _s farmer planted d______________vegetables in his

w______garden.

6 – 7. The b _ _ _ _ _ stars twinkle in the d______sky.

8 – 10. The c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ boy made a b _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ birdhouse from o _ _ wood.

(Competency 10, Speaking)
Exerci
se B

Directions: Write an adjective that will complete the sentence. Choose

your answers from the box.

long hungry
big large
green colorful
white fresh
blue bright
clear
Lesson 23: Using adjectives in
1 – 2. C _ _ sentences
_____
bougainvill
ea flowers
bloom in
the b _ _
garden.

3 – 4. The
b_____
sun hides
behind the
w__________________________________________

5 – 6. A I
_ _ _ river
flows in the
middle of
the g___________________________________________

7 – 8. A I
_ _ _ _ fish
swims in
the c_________________________________

9 – 10. F_
_ _ _ fruits
were
served to
the h_______________________________________
Lesson 24: Using the positive, comparative, and
forms of regular adjectives.
superlative
(Competency 10.2, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Encircle the correct adjective form in each sentence.

1. The bird spiders of South Africa are the (larger, largest) of all the spider family.

2. Boracay is the (more, most) popular beach in the country.

3. It has the (whiter, whitest) sand of all the beaches I’ve been to.

4. I find Science (more, most) interesting than Math.

5. The starfish is one of nature’s (uglier, ugliest) creatures.

6. The diamond is the (more, most) expensive stone on Earth.

7. Is there any aircraft (more, most) sophisticated then the French Concorde?

8. To some people white water rafting is (more, most) exciting than mountain climbing.

9. Of all the volcanoes, Mt. Mayon has the (more, most) perfect shape.

10. A full moon looks (marvelous, more marvelous) at night.

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Lesson 24: Using the positive, comparative, and superlative forms
of regular adjectives. (Competency 10.2, Speaking)
Exercise B

Directions: Encircle the correct adjective form in each sentence.

1. My car’s engine has (more, most) power than yours.

2. The North Star is one of the (more, most) famous stars.

3. Some people find the temple (more, most) peaceful than the church.

4. The setting of the sun is (more, most) magnificent than its rising.

5. That was the (funny, funniest) movie I had ever seen.

6. Palawan is the (more, most) interesting place I have ever visited.

7. Which vehicle is (more, most) common in your place, the taxi, or the jeepney?

8. The (more, most) honest driver in the city was given an award.

9. Red is a (lucky, luckier) color.

10. Luis is (smarter, smartest) than Charles.

Lesson 25: Using adverb of place.
(Competency 11.1,
Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Complete the sentence with the appropriate adverbs of place. Choose from the “word
tree”.

1. I spent my summer vacation .

2. It is .
3. Different kinds of trees grow .
4. , vegetables grow abundantly.
5. I stayed in an old cottage .
6. of the cottage is a huge mango tree.
7. I read my favorite book _ the shade of the trees.
8. When I’m done reading, I go the tree to pick some fruits.
9. In the afternoon, I take a dip in the clean river .
10. Beautiful flowers bloom to the rivers.
Exercise B

Directions: Complete the sentence with the appropriate adverbs of place. Choose from the “word
clouds”.

1. Our house is .
2. My brother and I enjoy making sandcastles .
3. We often look for pretty shells or colorful pebbles .
4. They could be found .
5. When we get tired we take a rest the coconut trees.
6. We had a chance to watch the waves .
7. Once in a while, a bird would fly us.
8. In the afternoon, we would watch the sun set .
9. It looks like a red ball .
10. We stay long enough to see stars appear .
Lesson 26: Using adverb of time
(Competency 11.2,
Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Complete each sentence with the correct adverb of time. Choose your answer from
the “word balloons” below.

1. Dorothy practice ballet everyday.

2. She missed the practice

3. Mrs. Fuentes, her teacher wondered why she did not attend the practice

4. , Mrs. Fuentes decides to stop by her house.

5. She reached Dorothy’s place

6. She talked to Dorothy’s mother that

7. Her mother told Mrs. Fuentes that she had been in bed

8. Her group will perform

9. They will have a general rehearsal

10. But Dorothy cannot perform with them she needs to see her doctor
Exercise B

Directions: Complete each sentence with the correct adverb of time. Choose your answer from
the “word balloons” below.

1. a princess lived in a castle.

2. she goes to the garden to play.

3. her golden ball fell into the pond.

4. an ugly frog heard her cry.

5. ” is my lucky day, “the frog said to himself.

6. “The spell will be broken “ he thought.

7. He jumped to the water and emerged with something in his mouth.

8. , he went to the crying princess.

9. The princess was surprised, for she had seen an ugly looking frog before.
10. “I will return your ball if you let me sleep in your bed .”
Lesson 27: Using adverb of manner.
(Competency 11.3,
Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Change the adjective in parenthesis into an adverb of manner. Write your answer on
the blank.

(fierce) 1. The lion roared to frighten its enemy.

(slow) 2. The turtle walked to the pond.

(happy) 3. Elephants bathe in the river.

(noisy) 4. Birds chirped among thr trees.

(quick) 5. Rabbits hopped in the open field.

(hungry) 6. They _ ate the carrots.

(lazy) 7. A crocodile swims in the swamp.

(quiet) 8. A green snake crawls in the grass.

(cautious) 9. The hunter walked in the forest.

(careful) 10. He checked his weapon.

Lesson 27: Using adverb of
(Competency
manner. 11.3, Speaking)

Exercise B

Directions: Change the adjective in parenthesis into an adverb of manner. Write your answer on
the blank.

(graceful) 1. The dancers performed .

(neat) 2. Mother folded the clothes .

(easy) 3. The problems were solved by the pupils .

(calm) 4. The president talked to the opposition leaders _ .

(patient) 5. The policemen waited for the protesters to back off.

(sweet) 6. Maria sang at the program.

(speed) 7. The car zoomed on the road.

(busy) 8. The bees work in their colony.

(rapid) 9. My heart beats in excitement.

(smart) 10. James answered the questions .

Lesson 28: Using adverbs of frequency.
(Competency 11.4,
Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Write sentences telling how often you do the following. Use adverb of frequency.

1. Play games .

2. Help you mom cook .

3. Feed the cat .

4. Go to your neighbor’s house .

5. Change your shoes .

6. Read books .

7. Make paper planes .

8. Visit your grandparents .

9. Flying kites .

10. Go to the bake shop .

Exercise B

Directions: Write sentences telling how often you do the following. Use adverb of frequency.

1. Watch television .

2. Go to a movie .

3. Feed the dog .

4. Go to the mall .

5. Change your uniform .

6. Go to school .

7. Fix your bed .

8. Visit the library .

9. Borrow books from the library .

10. Go to the beach .

Lesson 29: Using prepositions and prepositional phrases.
(Competency 12, Speaking)
Exercise A

Directions: Box the preposition in the parenthesis in order to make the sentence correct.

1. It was a beautiful night (on, at) the park.

2. I strolled (along, among) the cemented road.

3. The moon sailed (above, across) the dark sky.

4. Sometimes it hides (below, behind) a cloud.

5. The moon reflects the light (of, on) the sun.

6. There are times when the moon passes (besides, between) the sun and the earth.

7. The moon blocks some sunlight (from, down) the earth.

8. The moon makes a small shadow (on, to) the earth.

9. We cannot look at a solar eclipse (without, within) an eye protector.

10. We need to follow safety rules given (by, to) experts.

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Exercise B

Directions: Box the preposition in the parenthesis in order to make the sentence correct.

1. Rizal Park is (on, near) Manila Bay.

2. Tourists often take pictures (of, off) Rizal Monument.

3. They go (around, among) the park.

4. Some enjoy sitting (in, on) benches under the trees.

5. Children play freely (at, on) the park.

6. Many people wait (for, from) the sunset.

7. The sunset (at, on) Manila Bay is spectacular.

8. Magnificent colors can be seen (above, across) the sky.

9. (Beside, Besides) watching the sunset, people also stroll along Roxas Boulevard.

10. Big ships dock (across, along) the harbor.

Lesson 30: Using the dictionary to interpret stress
for correct accent. (Competency 2.1 Reading)
marks
Exercise A Exercise B

Directions: Using your dictionary as Directions: Using your dictionary

reference, put a stress mark on the as reference, put a stress mark on
correct syllable in each underlined the correct syllable in each
word. underlined word.

1. Cactus grows in the desert. 1. The rice shortage is of national interest.

2. What is your home address?
2. Jesus is our companion in our journey.
3. I feel comfortable sleeping in my
soft bed. 3. Filipinos are known for their hospitality.
4. The children work on their
4. Electricity makes our nights bright.
experiments in the laboratory.
5. Renton studies in a public
5. The children in the orphanage

received presents from the elementary school.

visitors. 6. Mrs. Braga is our school librarian.

6. Mr. Ricardo is a university
professor. 7. Astronauts bring complete

7. Do you know how to play any equipment to keep them alive

musical instrument?
in the spacecraft.
8. Mrs. Lucid is the first woman
astronaut. 8. David finished as salutatorian of his
class.
9. I watch television during
weekends.
9. Fort Santiago is a historical place.
10. We usually address the judge as
10. She suffers from an allergy.
“Your Honor”

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Lesson 31: Using the dictionary to select appropriate meaning from
several meanings given. (Competency 2.2 Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Read the definition of the word and the example sentence that follows in the
dictionary entry. Encircle the number of the definition that shows how the word is used in this
sentence.

A. hand (hand), 1. the part of the arm that includes that palm and fingers. She caught the ball with one
hand. 2. a worker. A ranch hand. 3. to give with the hand; pass. Please hand me a spoon.
4. help. Can you give me a hand in moving this? 5. clapping. The crowd gave the winner
a big hand. 6. the pointer of a clock. The clock’s hand showed two o’clock.
(Source: The Riverside Reading Program)

1. The field hands were too busy to eat.

1 2 3 4 5 6
2. He washed his hands before he made lunch.
1 2 3 4 5 6
3. The hands on my watch are not moving.
1 2 3 4 5 6
4. We gave Jane a big hand when she finished playing her flute.
1 2 3 4 5 6
5. Please hand me that blue glass.
1 2 3 4 5 6

B. pop (pop), 1. a sudden, sharp sound. We heard a pop when we opened the bottle of milk. 2. to burst
apart. Balloons pop when you stick them with sharp pins. 3. to put quickly or suddenly.
He popped his head through the door. 4. to appear suddenly. She popped in for a short
visit. 5. to open wide suddenly. Their eyes popped when they saw the comedy act

(Source: The riverside Reading Program)

1. That monkey popped the peanuts into its mouth.

1 2 3 4 5
2. Those balloons will pop if you touch them.
1 2 3 4 5
3. I will call you if I decide to pop over to his house.
1 2 3 4 5
4. I heard three loud pops when Dad tried to start the car.
1 2 3 4 5
5. The door popped open and Mom walked in.
1 2 3 4 5
Exercise B

Directions: Read the definition of the word and the example sentence that follows in the
dictionary entry. Encircle the number of the definition that shows how the word is used in this
sentence.

A. feel (fēl), 1. to find out through the sense of touch. Feel the cloth to see if it is good. 2. to know you are
in discomfort. I feel a pain in my foot. 3. to be in a certain state of mind. We feel sad
about losing the game. 4. to have a certain set of mind. Jess feels strongly about animals’
rights. 5. to have an impression. She could feel that the workers were unhappy. 6. to
seem. The new seat feels very firm. 7. to share someone else’s feelings. She felt sorry for
the hurt child.
(Source: The riverside Reading Program)

1. Jo felt sad to learn about your trouble.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2. I don’t like to feel rough sandpaper.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3. I had a feeling that you knew about this.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4. Does your hurt arm feel any better yet?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5. How do you feel about the country’s leaders?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6. Meg feels terrible to have lost the ring.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

B. fan (fan) 1. someone interested in sports. The fans cheered as the basketball player made a three point
shot. 2. something used to move air. The electric fan keeps me cool during warm summer
nights.
(Source: The riverside Reading Program)

1. Charles used a fan to cool his face.

1 2
2. The fan watched the baseball player hit a home run.
1 2

C. knock (nok), 1. to hit or strike. Knock the ball out of the park. 2. to make a noise by hitting or rapping.
Knock on the door. 3. to collide or bump into. My knees were knocking together.
(Source: The riverside Reading Program)

1. The bumper cars kept knocking into each other.

1 2 3
2. He knocked the lamp off the table by accident.
1 2 3
 Lesson 32: Using guide words to locate words in the dictionary.
(Competency 2.3, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Encircle the word which can be found in the given guide words.

1. crack – crave
a. crayon
b. cracker
c. crab
2. belt – bet
a. betray
b. believe
c. bend
3. thrombin – thumper
a. throughout
b. that
c. thunder
4. grab – great
a. gown
b. greed
c. graceful
5. rivet – rock
a. roar
b. river
c. rocket
6. were – worry
a. web
b. white
c. worst
7. straight – super
a. suspect
b. stop
c. sum
8. planet – pretty
a. point
b. product
c. pizza
9. march – morning
a. million
b. mouse
c. mammal
10. happy – horse
a. happen
b. hour
c. height
Exercise B

Directions: Encircle the word which can be found in the given guide words.

1. no - out
a. ounce
b. outside
c. night
2. recycle - rowboat
a. rainbow
b. royal
c. rope
3. shirt - smash
a. since
b. shine
c. smell
4. tomato - true
a. together
b. try
c. trip
5. would - zipper
a. write
b. worry
c. word
6. scientist - shine
a. school
b. scream
c. shirt
7. bird - build
a. building
b. boil
c. bicycle
8. about - arrow
a. apple
b. avenue
c. as
9. building - chase
a. cent
b. build
c. chest
10. coin - desert
a. cry
b. cocoa
c. diamond
Lesson 33: Following common directions in prescriptions on labels
of medicine bottles. (Competency 3.1, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Study the medicine label, then answer the questions that follow.

PRESCRIPTIONS:

Children 6 –10 years: 1 teaspoonful (5ml) three times a day.

10 – 12 years: 2 teaspoonfuls (10 ml) three times a day.

Adults: 4 teaspoonfuls (20 ml) three times a day.

1. If you are above 12 years old, how much are you supposed to take per dose?
a. 2 tablespoonfuls
b. 4 tablespoonfuls
c. 4 teaspoonfuls
2. How often will you take the medicine?
a. Three times a week
b. Three times a day
c. Twice a day
3. In what form is the medicine being prescribed?
a. capsule
b. syrup
c. tablet
4. How are you going to administer the medicine?
a. Rub it to the skin of the patient
b. Let the patient gargle it
c. Let the patient swallow it
5. How will you measure the right dosage?
a. Use a dropper
b. Use a teaspoon
c. Use a tablespoon
Exercise B

Directions: Study the medicine label, then answer the questions that follow.

PRESCRIPTIONS:

Children 3 –6 years: ½ teaspoonful, twice daily.

6 – 12 years: 1 teaspoonful, three times a day.

Children over 12 years: 2 tablespoonfuls, three times a day.

1. If you are over 12, how much are you supposed to take per dose?
a. 2 tablespoonfuls
b. 4 tablespoonfuls
c. 4 teaspoonfuls
2. How often will you take the medicine if you are below 6 years old?
a. Three times a day
b. Thrice daily
c. Twice daily
3. In what form is the medicine being prescribed?
a. syrup
b. tablet
c. capsule
4. How will you give the medicine to the patient?
a. Let her massage it to the skin
b. Let the patient swallow it
c. Let the patient sniff it
5. What will you use to measure the dosage of the children below 12?
a. A teaspoon
b. A tablespoon
c. A dropper
Lesson 34: Following common directions in simple experiments.
(Competency 3.2, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Read the steps in the experiment carefully then answer the questions below.

 Rub needle against the N-pole of a magnet.

o Be sure to rub in one direction only.
o Do this about 50 times.

 Tape the needle onto a cork.

 Float the cork in water.

o What happens to the needle?

o Which end points N?
o (Use a compass)

 Put the basin on a piece of paper.

o Mark the paper with the directions N, S, E, W.
o Your compass is ready!
o Does it work?
o Find out.

Questions:

1. Which is the first step in the experiment?

a. Tape the needle onto a cork.
b. Float the cork in water.
c. Rub a needle against the N-pole of a magnet.

2. When do you put the cork in a basin of water?

a. Before you tape the needle onto a cork.
b. After you tape the needle onto a cork.
c. When you rub the needle to a magnet.

3. How many times will you rub the needle?

a. 10 times
b. 5 times
c. 50 times

4. Where will you write the directions?

a. On the basin
b. On the paper
c. On the cork

5. Where will you rub the needle?

a. On the basin
b. On the paper
c. On the magnet
Exercise B

Directions: Read the steps of the activity carefully then answer the questions below.

1. Prepare the following materials:

A pencil
A bowl with water
A page of a newspaper
A six-centimeter piece of gauge wire number 20

2. Twist one end of the wire around the pencil to make a round loop.

3. Dip the wire into the bowl of water with the open loop pointing up.

4. Lift the loop carefully out of the water and hold it over the newspaper. Make sure you have a large
rounded drop of water staying in the hole of the wire loop.

5. Look at the letters on the page through the water drop. How do the letters look? Why?

Questions:

1. In this experiment, what will you do first?

a. Prepare the needed materials.
b. Twist the end of the wire around a pencil.
c. Dip the wire into the bowl of water.

2. Where will you dip the wire?

a. In a bowl of water.
b. In the pencil.
c. In the newspaper.

3. What will you twist into a loop around the pencil?

a. water
b. bowl
c. wire

4. when do you observe the letters on the page through the water drop?
a. After you have dipped the wire into the water.
b. Before you have dipped the wire into the water.
c. Before you start the experiment.

5. How will you make the loop?

a. By dipping the wire in the bowl of water.
b. By twisting the wire around the pencil.
c. By lifting the wire from the bowl.

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Lesson 35: Identify meaning of unfamiliar words through structural
analysis of words with prefixes.
(Competency 4.1, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Study the prefixes below then note their meanings.

mis
wrongly -
not
in again- not not not
re
former -
before after between
im -
un -
dis -
ex -
pre -
post -
inter -

Directions: Connect with a line the prefixes, the word and its meaning.
Exercise B

Directions: Study the prefixes below then note their meanings.

mis
wrongly -
not
in again- not not not
re
former -
before after between
im -
un -
dis -
ex -
pre -
post -
inter -

Directions: Connect with a line the prefixes, the word and its meaning.
 Lesson 36: Identify meanings of unfamiliar words (words with
suffixes) through structural analysis.
(Competency 4.1.2, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Find your way out of the “Suffix maze”. Chart your path by choosing the clues,
words and suffixes that go together.

A person One who One who

who act or leads an conduct or manages
START HERE
always orchestra a library
acts on
stage
One who
studies histori ist ar librari
less er the
history of
a
country
full Without
ful rest of less rest any rest an
rest
One who One who One who
likes to less deposits deposit er sells or vends
tour vends
places
One who
tour ly or lead leads er ist
others
One who One who
ist works in farm er sails or sail or
the farm works in
ships
One who One
less er train train less hope without
others hope

or less full an ist

EXIT
HERE
 Exercise B

Directions: Find your way out of the “Suffix maze”. Chart your path by choosing the clues, words and
suffixes that go together.

One who One who

START HERE invents invent ist inspects inspect ist or
something goods
One who
labors One who
er or using a labor er plays a violin
lot of violin
physical
effort
One who One who
learns deposit deposits ar li One who ist
things money in tells lies
a bank
One who One who
learn or juggles juggl er sells or vend
balls and vends
other
objects
One who
ist less ful plays the organ Full of or
organ pain
One who
traps or One who
catches ist mountain climbs or pain ful
wild mountains
animals

Cannot
hunt ful fear Full of less speech say a
fear word
One who
er or plays the harp er
harp
EXIT
HERE
Lesson 37: Identify meaning of unfamiliar words through
structural analysis of compound words and their
component
words written as one word. (Competency 4.2.1, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Use one word from box A and one word from box B to make a compound word that
goes with each given definition. Write the compound word on the blank.

A B
moon note hill room hole shell
sea grand key drops ground light
rain class play top book stick
drum

1. The top of a hill

2. A shell from the see

3. A room for a class

4. The light of the moon

5. The hole for a key

6. Several drops of rain

7. A place where children play

8. Something that you use in school to write in

9. The mother of your father or mother

10. Another name for the leg of a chicken

Exercise B

Directions: Use one word from box A and one word from box B to make a compound word that
goes with each given definition. Write the compound word on the blank.

A B
news week mountain bud track mates
rose suit fire case noon day
race after class paper top flies
for ever

1. Your mates in your class are your

2. A paper with news is a

3. The top of a mountain is a

4. The bud of a rose is a

5. A day during the week is a

6. The track for a race

7. Bugs that light up at night and blink on and off

8. Something where your put your clothes in on a trip

9. After the hour of noon

10. Without end

Lesson 38: Identify meaning of unfamiliar words through structural
analysis of compound words and their component words
written as two words. (Competency 4.2.2, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Match the definitions in Column A with the word/phrase in Column B. Write the
letters of the answer on the space before each number.

A B

1. he collects taxes A. classroom teacher

2. a stove that uses gas B. scuba diving

3. a reef made of corals C. post office

4. diving using a special apparatus D. punctuation mark

5. a group of mountain ranges E. question mark

6. a card where the teacher writes grades F. tax collector

7. your teacher in class G. gas stove

8. an office where you mail letters H. frying pan

9. a punctuation mark used after a question I. Coral reef

10. special marks placed after sentences J. report card

Exercise B

Directions: Match the definitions in Column A with the word/phrase in Column B. Write the
letters of the answer on the space before each number.

A B

1. a room where one can wait A. police station

2. a small towel usually used to wipe the face B. school bag

3. a leader of the troop C. waiting room

4. a place where policemen hold office D. electric fan

5. the room in the house where we eat meals E. troop leader

6. a place where things are sold F. pencil case

7. a place in a store where people leave their G. gas stove

things H. dining room

8. a container for pens and pencils I. package counter

9. a bag used in school J. face towel

10. a fan that runs on electricity K. post office

 Lesson 39: Identifying meaning of unfamiliar words through structural
analysis of compound words and their component words
written as hyphenated word. (Competency 4.2.3, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Use the code and the clue to write the secret words.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

1. after thirty – seven

-
20 8 9 18 20 25 5 9 7 8 20

2. opposite of modern, new

-
15 12 4 6 1 19 8 9 15 14 5 4

3. opposite of hello -
7 15 15 4 2 25 5
4. your grade now
-
6 15 21 18 20 8 7 18 1 4 5

5. adult or mature -
7 18 15 23 14 21 16

6. your class adviser

- -
20 5 1 3 8 5 18 9 14 3 8 1 18 7 5

7. a person who handles legal matters in court

- -
1 20 20 15 18 14 5 25 1 20 12 1 23

8. person with blue eyes -

2 12 21 5 5 25 5 4

9. the mother of your mother is your father’s

- -
13 15 20 8 5 18 9 14 12 1 23

10. a trait of someone who loves God

-
7 15 4 6 5 1 18 9 14 7
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

1. covered with snow

-
19 14 15 23 3 15 22 5 18 5 4

2. a toy with a surprise

- - -
10 1 3 11 10 14 20 8 5 2 15 24

3. with a very happy feeling

-
12 9 7 8 20 8 5 1 18 20 5 4

4. keeps order in the classroom

- -
19 5 18 7 5 1 14 20 1 20 1 18 13 19

5. has a lot of stars -

19 20 1 18 19 16 18 1 14 7 12 5 4

6. a person or team that finishes second in a race or contest

-
18 21 14 14 5 18 21 16

7. painted by hand
-
8 1 14 4 16 1 9 14 20 5 4

8. obedient to the law -

12 1 23 1 2 9 4 9 14 7

9. generous
-
11 9 14 4 8 5 1 18 20 5 4

10. one who can do many kinds of work

- - -
10 1 3 11 15 6 1 12 12 20 18 1 4 5

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Lesson 40: Identifying meaning of unfamiliar words using
context clues. (Competency 4.3, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Read the following sentences. Circle the words that explain the meaning of the
underlined words.

1. The members of the football team huddled around the injured player. They gathered around him to

see what happened to him.

2. There was silence in the huddled group. You can hear clearly the whimper, or low, soft cry of the

injured player.

3. An ambulance came. When the medics put him in a stretcher, he squirmed and wriggled in pain.

4. From afar, one can hear the siren or the shrill sound of the fire truck.

5. The firemen rushed to the burning building with their water hoses.

The hurrying firemen ran to prevent the fire from spreading.

6. The owners of nearby houses demanded that the firemen stop the fire. They urgently asked the

firemen to set their hoses towards their houses.

7. In a steady and strong voice, the fire chief asked the neighbors to move away from the burning

building. In fact, his voice was firm.

8. They believed it was the work of an arsonist, a man who burns buildings on purpose.

9. Somebody saw the suspected arsonist disappear into an alley. A policemen tried to case him into the

narrow back street.

10. The neighbors wanted to firemen douse their houses with their hoses. If water is thrown over their

houses, the fire will not spread.

Lesson 40: Identifying meaning of unfamiliar words using context
clues. (Competency 4.3, Reading)
Exercise B

Directions: Read the following sentences. Circle the words that explain the meaning of the
underlined words.

1. I did not eat the stale bread because it was not fresh.

2. Robert Lowell is a poet. He writes poems.

3. Mr. Richardson is a renowned linguist who can speak different languages fluently.

4. Look at how many people line up to see a rare sight. It is unusual to see a man with the form of a

frog.

5. The frogman’s legs are too feeble or weak for him to stand on.

6. The lizard likes to doze on a sunny rock. As it sleeps there, it becomes exposed as if on display to its

enemies.

7. The lizard’s salt – and – pepper coat makes it almost invisible against the sand. It can not be seen y its

enemies.

8. Some creatures rely on speed. Others make use of camouflage, which is a means of distinguishing

oneself for protection.

9. The lizard is a desert creature that likes to bury itself in the sand dune. Only one of its eyes is seen in

the mound of the sand he is in.

10. Buy a fleet car today! Its velocity makes you reach your destination with lots of speed.
Lesson 41: Identify meaning of unfamiliar words using synonyms.
(Competency 4.4, Reading)
Exercise A Exercise B
Directions: Unscramble the letters to form the Directions: Unscramble the letters to form the
synonyms of the underlined word in the synonyms of the underlined word in the
sentence. Write your answer on the blank before sentence. Write your answer on the blank before
the number. the number.

1. Mandy got a bucket and filled it 1. Jenny was absent because she was
with water. pila ill. kisc
2. The lad went to his father and 2. Luke likes to stare at the stars at
hugged him. yob night. zeag
3. The wealthy man donated five 3. God made the world. tecared
million to the orphanage. chir 4. The mechanic fixes broken cars.
4. The tree has a huge trunk. glear presair
5. Diamonds are very expensive. 5. Theodore was afraid of ghosts.
closty crdsea
6. The happy villagers danced the 6. The audience shouted with joy
whole night. ofyjlu when the winners were proclaimed. dleyle
7. The courageous soldier was not 7. The weary farmer took a rest under
afraid of the enemy. vearb the shady tree. trdie
8. The colorful blossoms of the plant 8. The kind woman fed the birds with
attract insects. rewolf seed. sreeougn
9. The altar was adorned with flowers 9. Dark clouds block the sun. iehd
and candles. docreated 10. The baby slept well in the quiet
10. I enjoyed reading the humorous
room. eeerns
stories in the book. nfyun
Lesson 42: Identify meaning of unfamiliar words using antonyms.
(Competency 4.6, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Write the antonym of the words below in the word chain. The last letter of the first
word is also the first letter of the next word. Find the words in the word bank.

smoothsad tenderly day good rough

straighthuge dark
young empty

CLUES:

1. happy
2. night
3. old
4. bad
5. bright

6. coarse
7. tiny
8. full

9. crooked
10. harshly
Exercise B

Directions: Write the antonym of the words below in the word chain. The last letter of the first
word is also the first letter of the next word. Find the words in the word bank.

dirty wet wild tall

rough low deep tough
full heavy hard

CLUES:

1. dry
2. easy
3. soft
4. shallow

5. empty
6. high
7. tamed
8. clean

9. smooth
10. light
 Lesson 43: Identifying meaning of unfamiliar words using homonyms.
(Competency 4.6, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Find a word in the box that fits each definition. Write that word in the puzzle boxes.

calf drill ground bangsfair school

ACROSS 1 2
3
1. loud sounds
3. back of the leg
4. broken up into small pieces

4 5
DOWN

1. group of fish
5. a tool used to make holes

bear sell whole race sale

ACROSS
1. The hunter was attacked by a grizzly .
1 2
3. The expensive ring is now on .
5. The fat man was able to finish one cake.

DOWN
4
2. The children enjoyed the sack . 3
3. Farmers their harvest in the market.

5
 Exercise B

Directions: Find a word in the box that fits each definition. Write that word in the puzzle boxes.

calf ground fair

drill bangs school 1 2
3
ACROSS

1. hair cut straight across the front of the head

3. a young cow 4 5
4. land or soil

DOWN

2. a place of learning
5. a way of teaching or learning

raise bare sail cell four hole

ACROSS

1. The Igorots made the Banana Rice Terraces with their 1 2

hands. 4
3. Ferdinand Magellan liked to .
5. There is a in the wall.
3
DOWN
5

2. The boy scouts helped

the flag during the ceremony.
4. Our body is made up of millions of .
Lesson 44: Identify the main idea that is implied or explicitly stated.
(Competency 5.1, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Read the selections. Circle the letter choice of the sentence that tells the main idea of
the story.

1.
The electric eel actually creates electricity. Its tail contains
the special organs that manufacture the electric current. The eel
uses electricity to send messages to other eels. It also uses this
current to stun its prey. The shock can be strong enough to
knock over a horse.
Source: Spectrum Enrichment Math & Reading

The paragraph tells about…

a. Where the electric eel is found
b. What the electric eel looks like
c. What the electric eel does
d. What kind of message the electric eel sends

2.
What does a fish swimming upstream do when it meets a
waterfall? If it is a Columbian catfish, it just climbs the rock
wall behind the falls. It can do this because of special parts of its
body. On its underside, it has a very strong sucker mouth. It
attaches this to the rock. Using its mouth and tiny teeth on its
fins, it pulls itself up on the rock surface.
Source: Spectrum Enrichment Math & Reading

The paragraph is about…

a. How the fish know they should climb the rock
b. Why Columbian rivers have catfish
c. How nature has equipped a fish to climb
d. Why the catfish must get upstream

3.
Some people become blind because a part of the eye called
cornea doesn’t let in enough light. The cornea becomes clouded
over. These people can be made to see again if they are able to
get clear corneas. Until recently, the blind could only get
corneas from people with healthy eyes who agree to let a blind
person use their eyes after they die. Now, a plastic lens can be
put in the eye to help people see again.

Source: Spectrum Enrichment Math & Reading

The paragraph is about…
a. how important eyes are
b. why corneas get clouded over
c. how people can see better
d. how clear corneas can help the blind

4.
Sounds that people are not able to hear, called ultrasounds,
are being used to kill germs. Sound beams have also been used
as a sort of knife in performing operations on the brain. The
sound beam is aimed at the diseased part of the brain. Only this
part is destroyed. The ret of the brain isn’t harmed.

The paragraph is about…

a. how loud sound beams are
b. where the sounds we hear come from
c. how to fight germs
d. how sounds beam are being used

5.
People of long ago believed that a swan sang a very
beautiful song just before it was to die. This last song was
supposed to be the most beautiful of all songs that the swan had
ever sung. Today, the expression swan song means the last act
or performance of a musician or anyone who is ending a career.

The paragraph is about…

a. how people are like swans
b. what a swan song is
c. why swans sing
d. what happens to swan

6.
Camels brings to mind pictures of the desert. Yet some
camels live where it is very cold and where there is much snow.
These camels have long hair. They have feet shaped to travel
over snow and ice. Not many people know that camels are as
fitted to live in cold regions as they are in the warmer places of
the world.

The paragraph tells about…

a. how camels help us
b. what snow does to camels
c. how camels are also suited to cold regions
d. why camels have long hair
 7.
Water is many things to many people. To the captain and
sailors on a ship, water is their road. To a firefighter, water is a
weapon to drown flames. To the farmer, water will yield crops
to sell. To the engineer, water is a power that creates electricity.
Water is life itself to people dying of thirst.

The paragraph is about…

a. what water means to different people
b. why everyone needs lots of water
c. when water means life itself
d. why firefighter need water
8.
One of the world’s largest birds is the griffon vulture,
whose wings spread up to nine feet. It does not kill for food but
eats animals that are already dead. So sharp are its eyes that it
spots small dead animals from two miles high! It glides for
hours without beating its wings.

The paragraph is about…

a. how the griffon vulture got its name
b. where the griffon vulture lives
c. how high the griffon vulture can fly
d. what the griffon vulture does
9.
Birds rarely sing on the ground. They give calls and chirps
while flying or while perched on a bush, fence post, or limb of a
tree. If birds sing while on the ground, they would tell cats and
other enemies their location. Bird do want to be on the ground
when an enemy comes near.

The paragraph is about…

a. why birds chirp, call or sing
b. what lives on the ground
c. where birds usually keep silent
d. why birds like trees
10.
A “snake” a quarter of a mile long can be seen in a
national park in southern Ohio. Of course, the snake is not
alive. It is formed from a long ridge of dirt. Pictures taken from
an airplane show an egg-shaped form near the mouth of the
snake. Why people made the animal-shaped mound is not
known.
The paragraph is about…
a. why the snake mound was made
b. what is found in Ohio
c. what is a snake-shaped dirt mound is like
d. where the form is located

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Lesson 44: Identify the main idea that is implied or explicitly stated.
(Competency 5.1, Reading)
Exercise B

Directions: Read the selections. Circle the letter choice of the sentence that tells the main idea of
the story.

1.
Factory owners must be careful in choosing locations for
factories. Owners must ask themselves whether it is more
important to be nearer to the sources of raw materials or to be
closer to the users of the factory products. Transportation must
be convenient. There must be plenty of workers close by. Most
importantly, the factory owner needs to consider the impact on
the environment.

What is the paragraph about?

a. Why transportation is important to a factory’s operation
b. Why space must be considered
c. What owners consider when choosing a place for a factory
d. How important raw materials are

2.
No matter how closely you look at a strand of hair from
your scalp, you will not be able to see the hole that run down its
length. Placing a slice of the cross-section of the hair under a
microscope enlarges your view of it. Under a microscope, you
would see that each strand of hair has a round hole running
down through its center.

What is the paragraph about?

a. Why people need a microscope
b. How to keep your hair neat
c. Why people need hair
d. What runs through every stand of hair

3.
Eels used to be thrown back into the water by American
fishermen. Most Americans have never regarded them as a tasty
food. Now, however, eels have become valuable. The Japanese
love to eat eels so much that they are buying frozen eels from
America. For these eels they are willing to pay over fifty times
more!

What is the paragraph about?

a. How many eels are shipped to Japan
b. How much an eel costs in America
c. Why Americans dislikes the tastes of eel
d. Why eels are valuable today

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 4.
In many cities today, there are traffic schools for children
where police officers teach all areas of traffic safety. In a tiny
“traffic city,” pupils learn to drive small cars, to pedal bikes
properly, and to walk across streets safely. They see films and
slides. Bulletin boards with little magnetized cars, trucks, and
buses are used to work out traffic problems.

What is the paragraph about?

a. How children can learn to cross streets safely
b. Who the teachers are in traffic schools
c. How one city solved its traffic problems
d. How children in some cities learn about traffic safety.

5.
The game of marbles was no doubt invented when
someone discovered that a round, polished nut or a ball of clay
would roll. Clay marble have been found in the pyramids. The
game was once so popular in Europe that many had laws
forbidding its playing in the streets because people had trouble
walking. Thomas Jefferson collected marbles, and Abraham
Lincoln was an expert player.

What was the paragraph about?

a. How popular marble have been through the years
b. Why there were laws forbidding marble playing
c. What marbles are made of
d. What famous presidents collected

6.
There is an expression that says, “Take care of the
minutes, and the hours will take care of themselves.” It means
that we should use each minute wisely and not waste any time in
foolish or useless activity. If we take care of the minutes, we
won’t need to worry about using the hours properly, for hours
are only minutes strung end to end.

What is the paragraph about?

a. Why people shouldn’t worry about things
b. How many minutes are there in a day
c. What minutes are
d. What an expression about time means

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 7.
Most people know that a schooner is a ship, a two master sailing
ship. Not many people know how this word started. In the early days
of America, people used the word scoon to mean “skim or move
quickly over the water.” Since these sailing ships moved very fast over
the surface, they came to be called schooners.
What is the paragraph about?
a. How fast schooners travel over water
b. What schooners are alike
c. How to scoon
d. How the word schooner began
8.
Did you know that Monarch butterflies go to the same
place in Mexico every year? Every spring they crowd onto the
branches of the trees. Then they fly north to their summer
homes. The next year, new butterflies fly south to Mexico once
again. How do the new butterflies know where to go? Some
scientists think they can follow the scent other Monarchs left
behind. But no one really knows the answer to this mystery.
What is the paragraph about?
a. How Monarchs follow the scent of the other butterflies
b. That Monarch butterflies migrate in a mysterious way
c. That Monarchs crowd on tree branches
d. How to get to Mexico
9.
In the mountains of the West, millions and millions of
ladybugs spend the winter. As many as 500 million ladybugs
have been located in one giant mass. When the ladybugs were
found they were shoveled into sacks and kept thirty-eight degree
temperature for the rest of the winter. In spring the ladybugs are
sold to farmers and orchard owners to protect plants against
aphids.
What is the paragraph about?
a. Why ladybugs like to spend winter in the West]
b. Where ladybugs live
c. Why farmers want ladybugs
d. How ladybugs are gathered and used
10.
During eight hours of sleep, you spend ninety minutes
dreaming. Most dream in black and white, but women dream in
color. Deaf people have the most colorful dreams. Dreams are
best remembered if you wake up right after the dream. If you
wake up a half-hour or so later, you may never remember the
dream.
What is the paragraph all about?
a. Why you dream
b. When you dream
c. Who dreams most
d. What we know about dreams

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Lesson 45: Locating answers to Wh-, How and Why questions that are
explicitly stated in the texts. (Competency 6.1, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Read the selection. Answer the following questions based on the selection.

Walk All Over the Sky

Back when the sky was completely dark there was a chief with two sons, a younger son, One
Who Walk All Over the Sky, and an older son, Walking About Early. The younger son was sad to see the
sky always so dark so he made a mask out of wood and pitch (the Sun) and lit it on fire. Each day he
travels across the sky. At night he sleeps below the horizon and when he snores sparks fly for the mask
and make the stars. The older brother became jealous. To impress their father he smeared fat and
charcoal on his face (the Moon) and makes his own path across the sky.

-From the Tsimshian of the Pacific Northwest

1. Who were the characters?

2. When did the story happen?

3. Why was the younger son sad?

4. How did the younger son make the sky bright?

5. Where does the younger son sleep?

6. When does the younger sleep?

7. Where did the stars come from?

8. What did the older son put in his face?

9. Why did the older son put charcoal and fat on his face?

10. Who was the moon?

Exercise B

Directions: Read the selection. Answer the following questions based on the selection.

The Porcupine

Once the Porcupine and Beaver argued about the seasons. Porcupine wanted five winter months.
He held up one hand and showed his five fingers. He said “ Let the winter months be the same in number
as the fingers on my hand.” Beaver said, “No,” and held up his tail which had many cracks or scratches
on it. He said, “ Let the winter be the same in number as he scratches on my tail.” They argued more and
Porcupine got angry and bit off his thumb. Then, holding up his hand with the four fingers, he said,
“There must be only four winter months,” Beaver was afraid and gave in. For this reason, today
porcupines have four claws on each foot.

From the Tahltan: Teit, Journal of American Folk-Lore, xxxii, 226

1. Who were the characters?

2. What did they argue about?

3. How many months of winter does Porcupine want?

4. What did Porcupine do when he got angry?

5. Who doesn’t want five months of winter?

Lesson 46: Demonstrating knowledge of story grammar by being able
to identify setting, characters and main events in the story.
(Competency 6.2, Reading)
Exercise A Directions: Read the story below. Then answer the questions that follows.

Minnie The Mole

Minnie the mole and her five children live in a cozy burrow under Mr.
Smith’s garden. Minnie works hard gathering insects and worms, her five
children’s favorite treats. It is not an easy job since moles eat their own weight in
food each day.
Mr. Smith did not like the raised roofs of Minnie’s tunnels in his garden.
One hot summer day, as Minnie was digging through the bean patch with her
sharp claws, she heard a new sound. Although she has no external ears, Minnie
can hear very well. Mr. Smith was pounding a trap into position at the front
entrance of her burrow.
Minnie hurried home and gathered her children around her. “We are in
danger! We must move quickly. Get in line and follow me, “ demanded Minnie.
The little moles with their short, stocky bodies and long snouts did as their
mother told them.
Minnie started digging a tunnel in the soft soil as fast as she could.
“We’re going to Uncle Marty Mole’s burrow. We’ll be safer there,” Minnie said.
She and the children worked tirelessly for two hours, They were far from Mr.
Smith’s garden now. Tired, but safe, the little group rested in the comfort of
Uncle Marty’s living room.
“You were busy as beavers today,” said Uncle Marty. “I’d say we were
like a ‘mole machine!” laughed Minnie.

Source: Spectrum

1. The main character is

2. The fsetting for the story is
3. Mr. Smith didn’t like having moles in his garden because
4. Minnie’s problem was that Mr. Smith
5. First, Minnie told her children to
6. They dug for
7. The problem was solved when
8. Uncle Marty said Minnie and her children had worked like
9. Minnie said they had worked more like a
Lesson 46: Demonstrating knowledge of story grammar by being able to
identify setting, characters and main events in the story.
(Competency 6.2, Reading)
Exercise B

Directions: Read the story below. Then answer the questions that follows.

The Rabbit and the Wolf

A rabbit was taking a walk in the forest, and heard someone shouting for help. He looked around
and found the wolf under the big stone, The stone was quite heavy, but the rabbit was able to pull off the
stone. The wolf jumped up and wanted to eat the rabbit.

The rabbit told the wolf to wait for it was not fair to eat him. They would ask the fat duck to give
his wise judgment, so they went to see him. The rabbit explained to the duck how he helped the wolf.

The duck asked them how it happened, so he could help. The wolf laid on the ground and the
rabbit pushed the stone back on the wolf’s back and left as he was before. The duck told the wolf to
remember to be kind to those who help him. Then the duck and the rabbits walk away.

1. The character in the story are

2. The setting is

3. The rabbit helped

4. However, the wolf

5. The rabbit convinced the

6. They asked the

7. The duck asked the wolf

8. The wolf

9. The duck told the wolf

10. The duck and the rabbit

Lesson 47: Finding descriptive/action words in selection read.
(Competency 6.3, Reading)
Exercise A Exercise B

Directions: Read the selection take a dip.

carefully. Underline the ten
descriptive words in the selection.

The famous Boracay

Beach Terraces has a serene

atmosphere. Gentle breeze

that rustle the leaves of palm

trees create a soothing sound.

The sound of small waves

kissing the white sand and

colorful shells on the

seashore create a pleasant

sound. The clear and cool

water invites passers- by to

 Lesson 47: Finding descriptive/action words in selection read.
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s w
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a e
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f e glittering stars will
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Lesson 48: Classifying related ideas/concepts under proper heading.
(Competency 7.1, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Read the words inside the box. Write them under their proper headings.

stomach back arms

shoulders oval parallelogram
legs square rectangle
triangle ache

Parts of the Body Different Shapes

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.

Exercise B

Directions: Read the phrases inside the box. Write them under their proper headings.

Cleans and
types
checks
in the
teeth
computer
Practices
harvest
baseball
ricelistens
and crops
to music
strolls in the park cooks and sells food plays computer games
checks buildings plays with a pet dog

Things People Do For Fun Things People Do To Earn Money

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
Lesson 49: Giving a heading or title for text read.
(Competency 7.2, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Read the words in each group then write the heading or title to which the words
belong. Choose the titles from the box.

Desert Fish Transportation

Jungle Footwear Bodies of Water
Trees Landforms Appliances
Storms Cities

1. 4. 7.
tilapia hills narra
bangus valley molave
catfish mountains acacia
barracuda plateaus mahogany

2. 5. 8.
ships floods lake
trains rain river
airplane wind stream
jeepneys typhoon bay

3. 6. 9.
parks computer slippers
condominiums oven sandals
traffic television shoes
skyscrapers refrigerator sneakers

10.
tigers
elephants
gorilla
lions

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Exercise B

Directions: Read the words in each group then write the heading or title to which the words
belong. Choose the titles from the box.

Crops Reading Materials Ways Animals Move

Jewelry Insects Shelter
Fruits Flowers Mammals
Family Birds

1. 4. 7.
guavas scamper nipa hut
melons crawl mansion
banana hop condominium
pineapple fly apartment

2. 5. 8.
ring parrot magazine
earrings maya encyclopedia
bracelet eagle newspaper
necklace raven books

3. 6. 9.
butterfly corn rose
grasshopper rice sampaguita
bee cassava santan
mosquito camote camia

10.
Mother
Father
Sister
Brother
Lesson 50: Identifying sub-heading for a given heading.
(Competency 7.3, Reading)
Exercise A Exercise B
Directions: Read each heading then put an X on Directions: Read each heading then put an X on
the appropriate sub-heading for each heading. the appropriate sub-heading for each heading.
1. Eating to Stay Fit 1. Plants as Gifts
a. Science Fairs a. Painting the Room
b. Eat Your Vegetables b. Choosing a Cookbook
c. How to Fix Your Bike c. Flowering House Plants

2. Your Own Backyard Garden 2. Hot Air Balloons

a. Grow Your Own Veggies a. Kinds of Hot Air Balloons
b. A Day at the Beach b. My vegetable Garden
c. Planning for a Race c. How to Make Birdhouse

3. Living in the City 3. Bicycle Safety

a. Schools and Stores Downtown a. Rules for the Road
b. How to make Puppets b. Where to Find Good Jokes
c. Fishing in Rivers c. Kinds of Furniture

4. What’s at the Circus 4. So You Want To Be a Comedian

a. Costumes and Clowns a. Heating and Lighting
b. Stoves and Refrigerator b. Telling A Joke
c. The Newest Computer c. Rules for the Road

5. Things To Do on a Rainy Day 5. Musical Talent

a. Bicycle Trips in the Country a. How to Play the Cello
b. How to Make a Sand Castle b. How to Prepare Plants
c. Good Books to Read c. Different Kinds of Animals

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Lesson 51: Outlining a two-paragraph passage.
(Competency 7.4, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Read this passage. Write the key sentences on the lines marked I and II. Write the
details in the lines marked A, B, C below each key sentence.

TIME
Use your time wisely. Know its true value. Do whatever you have to do and do it as well as you
can. Avoid wasting precious time. Do not be idle.

Start your work on time. Do not put off for tomorrow what you can do today.

I.

A.

B.

C.

II.

A.

B.

C.
Exercise B

Directions: Read this passage. Write the key sentences on the lines marked I and II. Write the details in
the lines marked A, B, C below each key sentence.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Most musical instruments can be grouped as stringed wind, or percussion instruments.

In the first group, strings vibrate to make sounds. Short strings make high sounds. Long strings
make low sounds. All the strings can make soft and loud sounds. In the second group, wind makes
sounds. The wind can be blown through or into a tube. In some wind instruments, a piece of wood
vibrates to make sounds. In other wind instruments the player’s lips vibrate to make sounds. In the third
group, parts of the instruments are hit to make sound. drums are percussion instruments. So are gongs and
bells. The part of the instrument that is hit vibrates to make sounds.

I.
A.
B.

II.
A.
B.

III.
A.
B.
Lesson 52: Outlining a story (Competency 7.5 & 7.6, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Read the story silently. Using the guide questions, be able to make an outline. Write
your answers on your notebook.

The Rabbit And The Wolf

A rabbit was taking a walk and heard someone shouting for help. He looked around and found the
wolf under a big stone. The stone was quite heavy, but the rabbit was able to pull off the stone. The wolf
jumped up and wanted to eat the rabbit.
The rabbit told the wolf to wait for it was not fair to eat him. They would ask the fat duck to give
his wise judgment, so they went to see him. The rabbit explained to the duck how he helped the wolf.
The duck asked them how it happened, so he could help. The wolf lay on the ground and the
rabbit pushed the stone back on the wolf’ back and left him as he was before. The duck told the wolf to
remember to be kind to those who help him. Then the duck and the rabbit walked away.

Fun in Language IV

Questions:
I. What’s the first paragraph about? B. How the wolf walked away.
A. How the rabbit helped the wolf.
B. How the wolf ate the rabbit. 1. What did the duck ask the
wolf?
1. What did he find under the stone? 2. What did the wolf do?
2. What did he do with the stone? 3. What did the duck tell the
3. What did the wolf do? wolf?
II. What’s the second paragraph about? I.
A. How the rabbit convinced the wolf not to eat A. The rabbit found…
him B. The rabbit pull off…
B. How the duck convinced the wolf not to eat C. The wolf wanted…
the rabbit
II.
1. What did the rabbit tell the wolf? A. The rabbit told…
2. Who will they ask? B. The rabbit said…
3. What did the rabbit say to the duck? C. The rabbit explained…

III.
III. What’s the third paragraph about? A. The duck asked…
A. How the duck and the rabbit tricked the B. The wolf showed…
wolf. C. The duck told the wolf…
Exercise B

Directions: Read the story silently. Using the guide questions, be able to make an outline. Write
your answers on your notebook.

SEWING
At first, people had to sew clothes by hand. It took a lot of time. Sewing was hard work. Some
people tried to make machines that could sew. But these did not work well. Then Elias Howe made a
sewing machine that did work. Isaac Singer added a foot pedal to the machine. People used their feet to
move the parts.

When people began to use electricity, motors were added to sewing machines.
Today, most people use electric sewing machines.

Questions:

I. How did people sew clothes? I. People sew clothes by…

A. } Describe how sewing was A.
B. }(done) B.

II. How did people improve sewing? II. People made…

A. } Who improved the sewing A.
B. } machine and why? B.

III. How did electricity improve the machine? III. People added…
A.} What devices were added A.
B.} to the sewing machine? B.
Lesson 53: Sequencing the major events/ideas in a selection.
(Competency 8.1, Reading)

Exercise A

Directions: Read the selections carefully then number the sentences from 1 to 5 in proper sequence.

I.
People made the first all-glass pieces about 3500 years ago. Several solid materials are used to
make the glass. Two main materials are sand and soda ash. These solids are ground up into very small
pieces. Then they are heated over hot fires. The sand and soda ash melt together. They form a liquid. The
liquid is then poured into a shape. When the liquid cools, it becomes glass.

Sand and soda ash melt together.

The liquid cools and become glass.
Sand and soda ash are ground up into very small pieces.
Sand and soda ash are heated over very hot fire.
The liquid is poured into a shape.

II.
Making adobe bricks takes time. First, sandy clay is mixed with water and straw or grass. Then,
this mixture is poured into wooden frames. When the bricks are dry, the frames are taken away. The
bricks are then placed in the hot sun to bake for two weeks.

The frames are taken away.

The bricks are placed in the sun to bake for two weeks.
The bricks are left to dry.
The mixture is poured into wooden frames.
Sandy clay is mixed with water and straw or grass.
Exercise B

Directions: Read the selection carefully then number the sentences from 1 to 10 in proper sequence.

Sound travels like waves. When sound waves enter the outer ear,
they pass through the canal and strike the eardrum. When the eardrum
moves or vibrates, the tiny bone nearest it. This bone, in turn moves the
second bone which in turn, moves the third bone. The third bone touches
the membrane between the middle ear and the inner ear. When this
membrane vibrates, the fluid in the cochlea moves. The nerve cells then
send the message to the brain which tells you what you hear.

Source: Science and Health 3

The eardrum vibrates.

Sound waves pass through the ear canal.
The vibration of the eardrum moves the three tiny bones.
The fluid in the cochlea moves.
The membrane between the middle ear and inner ear vibrates.
The moving tiny bones touch the membrane between the middle ear and
inner ear.
Sound waves enter the outer ear.
Sound waves strike the eardrum.
The brain tells what sound you heard.
The nerve cells send the message to the brain.
Lesson 54: Arranging a set of given events in logical order
to make a story. (Competency 8.2, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Arrange the events to make a story. Number them from 1 to 5.

A. After seven hours, Apollo spacecraft was also launched.

B. Then, in 1972, they decided to make a space light together and named it

Apollo/Soyuz project.

C. On July 15, 1975, the Soyuz spacecraft was launched.

D. The following year, the United States launched its first artificial satellite,

Explorer.

E. On October 4, 1975, the Soviet Union amazed the world by launching

the first artificial satellite, Sputnik.

Exercise B

Directions: Arrange the events to make a story. Number them from 1 to 5.

A. In 1600’s, Galileo was the first person to study the moon through a

telescope.

B. They brought moon rocks back to earth for study.

C. Long ago, people study the moon with only their eyes.

D. Then in July 1964, Ranger a lunar probe took the first close-up picture of

the moon’s surface.

E. Five years later, Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin made history as

they were the first people to step onto the surface of the moon.

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Lesson 55: Identifying statements/events that show
cause-effect relationship. (Competency 9.1, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Encircle the probable effects for each given cause.

1. Jane is alone in the bedroom at night.

a. She cleaned her room.
b. She was afraid to sleep.
c. She watched television the whole day.
2. Aling Inday slipped while cleaning the kitchen.
a. She laughed.
b. She sprained her foot.
c. She jumped with joy.
3. It was a stormy day.
a. People shouted
b. People slept soundly.
c. People’s houses were blown away.
4. Mrs. Ramos is a kind and understanding teacher.
a. She is not their favorite teacher.
b. She is well-loved by her pupils.
c. She is going to teach college.
5. The door was left open.
a. Everybody left the house.
b. Nobody entered the house.
c. Somebody entered the house.
6. Ben was growing fast.
a. He was often sick.
b. He was always absent.
c. He outgrew his clothes fast.
7. There is power failure.
a. People use firewood to light their homes.
b. People use candles to light their homes.
c. People use electric lamps to light their homes.
8. The streets were flooded.
a. People went to the malls.
b. People waited for days.
c. People cannot go out of their homes.
9. Nenita’s new shoes were too big for her feet.
a. Nenita’s feet slid around the shoes.
b. Nenita threw the shoes away.
c. Nenita change the color of the shoes.
10. Flora found a stray dog near their home.
a. She kicked the dog.
b. She give food to the dog.
c. She threw stones at the dog.
Exercise B

Directions: Encircle the probable effects for each given cause.

1. People burn the forest, when the rain comes…

a. There will be landslide.
b. There will be forest fire.
c. There will be flood.
2. Ellen as able to perfect her quiz.
a. She laughed.
b. She jumped with joy.
c. She sprained her foot.
3. Eric forgot to water the plant one hot summer day.
a. The plants were healthy.
b. The plants became wilted.
c. The plants bear fruit.
4. Farmers have low harvest.
a. There’s shortage of food.
b. There’s plenty of food.
c. There’s much food.
5. There’s drought.
a. Streams and rivers dry up.
b. Streams and rivers overflow.
c. Streams and rivers gush with water.
6. Mother forgot she’s cooking rice.
a. The rice will be burnt.
b. The rice will be cooked well.
c. The rice will be eaten by Mother.
7. A bee sips nectar from the flower to another.
a. There will be fertilization.
b. There will be pollination.
c. There will be germination.
8. Kirk threw a stone in the pool.
a. There will be ripples.
b. There will be flood.
c. There will be no water left.
9. The glass is half filled with water. Jack put three stones.
a. The water will drop.
b. The water will evaporate.
c. The water will rise.
10. Philip forgot the ice cream on the table.
a. The ice cream will stay frozen.
b. The ice cream will evaporate.
c. The ice cream will melt.
Lesson 56: Using because and so that to identify statements that show
cause-effect relationship. (Competency 9.3, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Make one sentence out of the two sentences in each number. Use words like because,
so that and so. Write on the blank.

1. Katherine outgrew her clothes quickly.

She was growing fast for her age.

2. Stella saves money from her allowance.

She can buy a new pair of shoes.

3. The price of oil goes up.

The jeepney and bus drivers want a fare increase.

4. Aling Tasing’s family uses candles to light their home.

There is power failure.

5. The streets were flooded.

The people have to wait for the water to subside.

6. Fely put medicine and bandage to her pet’s leg.

Her pet’s leg was wounded.

7. The Reyes family has a celebration.

It is Mr. and Mrs. Reyes’s wedding anniversary.

8. The fisherman found a magic lamp.

The family became rich.

9. Clint left the pail under the rain.

The pail will be filled with water.

10. Janet sneezed and coughed.

She played in the rain.

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Exercise B

Directions: Make one sentence out of the two sentences in each number. Use words like because, so that
and so. Write on the blank.

1. It was a hot summer day.

Everyone wanted a cold drink.

2. Paulo was absent.

He was not feeling well.

3. Cesar received a gift from his mother.

He said “Thank you.”

4. The air condition was used all day.

The electric bill rose.

5. The heavy rain eroded the mountainside.

There was a landslide.

6. Alex was late for school.

He woke up late.

7. Barbara was tired.

She washed clothes and cleaned the house all day.

8. There’s a coming storm.

The family prepared food and candles for emergency.

9. The house was burned.

The family has no home.

10. Pedro watered the plants everyday.

The plants will be all healthy.

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Lesson 57: Giving appropriate ending to a given situation and giving
justification for each ending. (Competency 10.2, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Read the following situations. Encircle the appropriate ending to each situation. Give
an explanation to your answer on the blank.

1. Elmo went fishing. He waited for hours. Suddenly he felt his fishing rod move. He caught an enormous
fish. What happened next?
a. He jumped with joy and excitement.
b. He jumped in fear.
c. He jumped and shouted in anger.

2. Elma saved his small brothers and sisters from their burning house. She risked her life. She had burns
all over her body. What will the people do?
a. They will bring her home.
b. They will bring her to the hospital.
c. They will adopt her.

3. The mayor learned of Elma’s heroic deed. He offered her a scholarship. What will happen next?
a. She will be rich.
b. She will finish her lessons.
c. She will be able to go to school.

4. Freddy returned Ana’s lost bag. What will happen next?

a. They became enemies.
b. They became rivals.
c. They became friends.

5. Jess and Jill cleans their room. They fixed their bed. They arranged their things. When mother arrived
she was..
a. angry
b. mad
c. delighted

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Exercise B

Directions: Read the following situations. Encircle the appropriate ending to each situation. Give
an explanation to your answer on the blank.

1. Mang Pedring worked hard in the field. He looks at his palay growing healthy and full of grains.
During harvest season, he was able to get two hundred sacks. Mang Pedring will have..
a. No money
b. More money
c. No rice

2. After the exam Rita got 94 in Math, 98 in English and 95 in Science, Rita…
a. Topped the exam
b. Failed in the exam
c. Cheated in the exam

3. Rico asked permission from his mother to go to the river. His mother permitted him but he has to go
home early. While in the river, Rico and his friends swam and enjoyed playing in the water. It was dark,
Mother will…
a. Get angry
b. Be happy
c. Be delighted

4. Ramon did not study the night before. During the exam he didn’t know the answer. When the teacher
returned the paper…
a. Ramon’s score was high
b. Ramon’s score was perfect
c. Ramon’s score was low

5. Lola Tasya tends her vegetable garden every day. She puts fertilizer on her plants and she pulls the
weeds. She waters the plants. The plants will become…
a. healthy
b. thin
c. delicious
Lesson 58: Inferring character traits from a selection read.
Competency 11, Reading
Exercise A

Directions: Read the following selections. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Pedro found a small bird. He gave it some grains. Everyday, the bird came to his window. Pedro was
a. angry
b. selfish
c. kind-hearted

2. Delia always listened to what her mother said. When it was time to choose a course in college Delia
took the one her mother suggested.
a. weak
b. obedient
c. rebellious

3. Henry’s mother asked him to fix his bed and clean his room. He fell asleep. Then he went out and laid
down in the sofa. Henry was
a. lazy
b. industrious
c. brave

4. Beth was going to see her dentist, Dr. Cruz. She walked back and forth at the clinic. She can’t sit still.
Beth was
a. quiet
b. nervous
c. sad

5. Teresa was the best speaker in school. She doesn’t want to lose. She wouldn’t talk to anybody who
wasn’t good. She was
a. proud
b. funny
c. gently
Exercise B

Directions: Read the following selections. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Victoria always smiles and says hello when you see her. She really wants to know how you are and
what you have been doing. She never forgets names or faces. She likes to meet and get to know new
people. Victoria is
a. jealous
b. quiet
c. friendly

2. Pamela lets me play with her toys. She shares her snacks with me. She helps me with my work. Pam is

a. shy
b. generous
c. jealous

3. Robin always remembers birthdays. He never forgets to send cards to his friends. He calls and greets
them on important occasions. We might say that Robin is
a. thoughtful
b. careless
c. tactless

4. Sean loves to read. He is a math champion. During his free time he likes to solve problems on a
computer. He spends most of his time in the library. He knows a lot. You might say that Sean is

a. kind
b. lazy
c. smart

5. Troy wakes up early every morning. He jumps out of bed and does some exercise. Sometimes he jogs
or rides his bike. Then he eats breakfast before he leaves for work. You might say that Troy is

a. health-conscious
b. careless
c. obese
Lesson 59: Drawing conclusions based on information given.
(Competency 12, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Read each situation then encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. The children were seated on the table. They are happy. The table is overflowing with candies, hotdogs,
fried chicken and spaghetti. There’s a big cake with candles, too. A girl blew the candles. We can say that

a. There’s a birthday party.

b. There’s an anniversary.
c. There’s a Christmas Party.

2. John looked at the clock. He jumped out of bed. He washed his face and dressed quickly. He ran
downstairs and was not able to eat breakfast. Then, he rushed to the door. We can say that
a. John was early to school.
b. John was late for school.
c. John was late for the movies.

3. Marco got his paper. He copied words on the board. He got his book and read. Marco was
a. in the chapel
b. in the classroom
c. in the canteen

4. Jake put on his pajamas. He kissed his parents. He prayed. Jake was
a. Going to the playground.
b. Going to school.
c. Going to sleep.

5. The family woke up early. Mother prepared some food. Father checked the car. The children have a big
red beach ball. Where will they go?
a. to the beach
b. to the farm
c. to the garden
Exercise B

Directions: Read each situation then encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Corazon saw Mrs. Evans carrying a bag of books. She ran to her and helped her carry them. How
would her teacher feel?
a. She felt sad
b. She felt happy
c. She felt angry

2. Rebecca got her watercolor and some bond paper. She then covered the table with old newspaper. We
can say that
a. She doesn’t want the bond paper to get wet.
b. She doesn’t want the table to get wet.
c. She doesn’t want the water color to get wet.

3. Jojo wears a raincoat. Mabel uses an umbrella. Ricky wears boots. It is a

a. Sunny day
b. Cloudy day
c. Rainy day

4. A fly got caught on a spider’s web. The spider moved towards the fly. We can say that
a. the fly will eat the spider
b. the spider will eat the fly
c. the web will eat the fly.

5. Miriam got a glass and filled it with water. we can say that
a. She will water the plants.
b. She will eat.
c. She will drink

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Lesson 60: Tell whether an action or event is reality or fantasy.
(Competency 13.1, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Write R if the sentence is a reality and F if it is a fantasy. Write your answer on the
space provided.

1. A toad and an owl have a conversation.

2. An owl tries to eat a toad.

3. A girl and her father get caught in storm.

4. A big sea turtle gets caught in a fisherman’s net.

5. Sam slipped into his magic boots and flew into the sky.

6. Benjamin Franklin showed that lightning and electricity were the same

thing.

7. Antonio walked downtown and looked at the display in the show window.

8. Joy was getting tired. Carrying five books home as not easy. The books were so heavy she

felt like she was carrying bricks instead of books. But she didn’t mind. She was ready to do

anything to win the “Read To Win Contest”.

9. Bill thought “I know I can do it!” He ran with all his might as fast as he could. Then he felt

light. His feet do not touch the ground anymore. He was flying.

10. The lights went out. Then, they went on again. Everybody laughed. But they all stopped

laughing when a loud knock was heard at the door.

Exercise B

Directions: Write R if the sentence is a reality and F if it is a fantasy. Write your answer on the space
provided.

1. The rabbit explained how he helped the wolf.

2. Jack planted seeds outside his window.

3. The beanstalk began to grow.

4. The beanstalk grew and grew until it reached the sky.

5. Jack climbed the beanstalk.

6. He saw a giant playing a golden harp.

7. Jack cut the beanstalk.

8. A car started on its own and took itself to a gas station.

9. The car chased some robbers and floated through the air.

10. Firemen rescued people from a burning building.

Lesson 61: Distinguishing fact or opinion.
(Competency 13.2, Reading)
Exercise A

Directions: Tell whether the sentence is a fact or an opinion. Box your answer.

1. Apples are better tasting than oranges. FACT OPINION

2. It rained yesterday. FACT OPINION

3. You have dirt all over your dress. FACT OPINION

4. That hat is prettier than mine. FACT OPINION

5. Mother reads a newspaper on her way to work. FACT OPINION

6. I like this newspaper, the best. FACT OPINION

7. Basketball is more difficult to play than baseball. FACT OPINION

8. Our class has reading every morning at eight o’clock. FACT OPINION

9. “King Lion and His Cooks” is the best story in our book. FACT OPINION

10. I Look better in pink than in black. FACT OPINION

Exercise B

Directions: Tell whether the sentence is a fact or an opinion. Box your answer.

1. My pet dog is very smart. FACT OPINION

2. Rick’s parrot can say “Good Morning.” FACT OPINION

3. I think it will rain tonight. FACT OPINION

4. Yesterday the temperature was 38 Degree Celsius FACT OPINION

5. Blue is prettier than green. FACT OPINION

6. Lilia believes that Ellen is the best actress in the class. FACT OPINION

7. These gumamelas are more beautiful then these roses. FACT OPINION

8. Pedro was the champion in yesterday’s race. FACT OPINION

9. I think you should sleep early. FACT OPINION

10. A crocodile is a reptile. FACT OPINION

Lesson 62: Identifying the stressed and unstressed syllables.
(Competency 2, Reading)
Exercise A Exercise B
Directions: Listen carefully as your teacher read Directions: Listen carefully as your teacher read
the words. Write 1 if it has a stress on the first the words. Write 1 if it has a stress on the first
syllable, 2 if the stress is on second syllable and syllable, 2 if the stress is on second syllable and
3 it if is on the third syllable. Write your answer 3 it if is on the third syllable. Write your answer
before each number. before each number.

1. Comfortable 1. operation

2. Vacation 2. interfere

3. Welcome 3. teacher

4. Industrious 4. intestine

5. Banana 5. industrious

6. Cemetery 6. disposable

7. Honorable 7. circulation

8. Elementary 8. apparatus

9. Consultation 9. mineral

10. Committee 10. supervision

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Lesson 63: Recognizing pauses and stops in utterance that
signal meaning. (Competency 3, Listening)

Exercise A Exercise B
Directions: Listen as the teacher reads the sentences.
Directions: Listen as the teacher reads the
Encircle what the sentence means.
sentences. Encircle what the sentence means.
1. Allan / the boy in blue shirt is my brother.
(Talking about Allan, Talking to Allan) 1. Peter / the rabbit has a fly on his nose.
(Talking to Peter, Talking about Peter)
2. Christine the girl with a long hair / is my cousin.
(Talking to Christine, Talking about Christine) 2. Peter the rabbit / has a fly on his nose.
(Talking to Peter, Talking about Peter)
3. Christine / the girl with a long hair is my cousin.
(Talking to Christine, Talking about Christine) 3. Fe the fat girl / is looking for you.
(Talking to Fe, Talking about Fe)
4. Roy / the boy with a red cap is my
classmate. (Talking to Roy, Talking about 4. Fe / the fat girl is looking for you.
Roy) (Talking to Fe, Talking about Fe)

5. Roy the boy with a red cap / is my 5. Wilma / the woman with glasses is smiling at
classmate. (Talking to Roy, Talking about you.
Roy) (Talking to Wilma, Talking about Wilma)

6. Marla / the woman with a fan is my mother. 6. Wilma the woman with glasses / is smiling at
(Talking to Marla, talking about Marla) you.
(Talking to Wilma, Talking about Wilma)
7. Judy / the woman with long hair is my aunt.
(Talking to Judy, Talking about Judy) 7. Judy the woman with long hair / is my aunt.
(Talking to Judy, Talking about Judy)
8. Jack / the dog dig my leg.
(Talking to Jack, Talking about Jack) 8. Marla the woman with a fan / is my mother.
(Talking to Marla, Talking about Marla)
9. Jack the dog / dig my leg.
(Talking to Jack,Talking about Jack) 9. Mr. Cruz / the accountant is waiting for you.
(Talking to Mr. Cruz, Talking about Mr. Cruz)
10. Allan the boy in blue shirt / is my brother.
(Talking to Allan, Talking about Allan) 10. Mr. Cruz the accountant / is waiting for you.
(Talking to Mr. Cruz, Talking about Mr. Cruz)
Lesson 64: Following 3-4 step directions heard.
(Competency 4, Listening)
Exercise A Exercise B

Directions: Listen carefully to the Directions: Listen carefully to the

instruction of the teacher. instruction of the teacher.

1. Write the word run on your paper. 1. Write the word bent on the line.

2. Change the second letter in run to the second 2. Change the last letter of the bent to the first

letter in happy. letter of duty.

3. Write the new word. 3. Write this word on the line.

4. Change the first letter in the new word to the 4. Change the third letter of the new word to

first letter in banjo. the last letter of banana.

5. Write this new word. 5. Write this new word.

6. Draw a big circle. 6. Draw a small tree.

7. Place a star in the middle of the circle. 7. Box the tree.

8. Encircle the star. 8. Draw a fruit on the tree.

9. Write capital letter ‘A’ on top of the circle. 9. Write letter x on the top of the box.

10. Write capital letter ‘B’ at the bottom of the 10. Write letter z at the bottom of the box.

circle.
Lesson 65: Sequencing events in the story listened to through groups of
sentence / guided questions. Competency 4, Listening)
Exercise A

Directions: Listen carefully to the story which the teacher will read. Be able to arrange the given
sentences to form the complete story.

Catsie, the Caterpillar

My mother is a pretty white and black butterfly. She lays her eggs on the leaf of any plant, like a
gumamela. The eggs hatch into tiny caterpillars. I am one of these caterpillars that have just hatched. I eat
and eat and grow and grow until I get too big for my body skin. Then my skin splits up at the back and I
crawl right out of it. I grow into a new caterpillar. One day I fasten myself to a little branch and build a
hard cocoon to cover my self. I sleep inside the cocoon for about twelve days as many changes take place
inside my temporary house. The twelve-day count works accurately to some degree. Finally, the cocoon
splits open and I come out a beautiful butterfly like my mom. My wings are crumpled and wet at first but
wings soon straightened out and dry up so I can fly.

1. Their skin split up and they crawl out of it.

2. Their crumpled and wet wings straighten out and dry up.
3. The caterpillars eat and eat until they get too fat,
4. Mother butterfly lays her eggs on the leaf of a plant.
5. The cocoons split open and out come the beautiful butterflies.
6. They fasten themselves to the branches of trees.
7. They build a cocoon to cover themselves.
8. The eggs hatch into tiny caterpillars.
9. The butterflies fly away.
10. They sleep inside their cocoon for twelve days.
Exercise B

Directions: Listen carefully to the story which the teacher will read. Be able to arrange the given
sentences to form the complete story.

A fairy named Bossy Betty liked to do just what she wanted. Her wand helped her do this. One
day, she was looking for someone who would take her to the fairy king of Ring-Ting. Busy bee came
flying by. He was afraid to be changed into a pumpkin seed so he took Bossy Betty to the fairy king.

After seeing the fairy king, Bossy Betty saw Milly Butterfly who was afraid to be changed into a
firefly. She took Bossy Betty home in spite of the rain. They rested on top of a flower. A cow came along
and bumped the flower as it moved around. Milly Butterfly flew away, but Bossy Betty fell into a brook.
Betty’s wand fell into the water, too. Freddy Frog got it, but he wouldn’t give it to her. Bossy Betty
begged dearly to Freddy Frog. But Freddy Frog wouldn’t give back her wand until she would say,
“Please.” Since then, Bossy Betty became very kind to everyone and she became a good friend of Freddy
Frog.

1. Bossy Betty begged Freddy Frog to return her wand.

2. A cow bumped the flower so it shook.

3. They took a rest on top of the flower.

4. Bossy Betty looked for someone who would take her to the fairy king.

5. Bossy Betty wanted Milly Butterfly to take her home.

6. She asked Busy Bee to take her to the fairy king of Ring-Ting.

7. Bossy Betty fell into the brook.

8. Freddy Frog got Betty’s wand and will not return it until she says ‘please’.

9. Freddy Frog and Bossy Betty became friends.

10. Busy Bee took Bossy Betty to the fairy king.

Lesson 66: Predicting outcome of stories heard.
(Competency 11, Listening)
Exercise A

Directions: Listen to the following stories which the teacher will read. Be able to predict and tell
what will happen next.

One upon a time, a sparrow fell in love with a cute shrimp. He courted her and after sometime
they got married. The shrimp wanted the two of them to live in the river.

1. What will happen to the sparrow?

a. He might drown.
b. He will fly away.
c. He will develop scales.

The sparrow was drowning in the river, so he begged his wife that they live in his nest in the field
of hay. The shrimp obeyed her husband’s wish.

2. What will happen to the shrimp in the nest?

a. She will also fly.
b. She will turn red.
c. She will have wings.

3. The shrimp begged her husband that she be returned to the river. What will they do?
a. The sparrow will return the shrimp to the river.
b. The sparrow will insist they stay in the field.
c. The sparrow will leave the shrimp.

4. One day the shrimp died. How will the sparrow feel?
a. He will be happy.
b. He will be sad.
c. He will be excited.

5. The sparrow vowed never to leave his wife. But a farmer set the field on fire. What will the
sparrow do?
a. He will leave his wife.
b. He will stay with his wife
c. He will put out the fire

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Exercise B

Directions: Listen to the following stories which the teacher will read. Be able to predict and tell
what will happen next.

1. A hungry clever fox saw a crow with a piece of cheese on its beak.
What will the fox do?
a. He will grab the cheese.
b. He will beg the crow to give him cheese.
c. He will think of how to get the cheese.

2. “What a noble bird I see above me! Her beauty is without equal, the hue of her plumage is
exquisite. If only her voice is as sweet as her looks are fair.” If the proud crow hears these, what
will she do?
a. She will give a loud caw.
b. She will get mad at the fox.
c. She will fly away.
3. The crow opened her beak. What will happen to the cheese?
a. It will be eaten by the crow.
b. It will fall and be eaten by the fox.
c. It will be eaten by another bird.

4. The fox said, “You have a voice, madam, I see. What you lack is intelligence. How would the
crow feel?
a. She will be delighted with remark.
b. She will be mad at the fox.
c. She will be faltered by the remark.

5. A son once returned to the farm after studying in the city. His father told him to get a rake and
help him in the field. But the son does not want to work. What will happen next?
a. His father will be happy,
b. His father will be sad.
c. His father will be afraid.
Lesson 67: Distinguishing between fact and opinion.
(Competency 14.1, Listening)
Exercise A Exercise B
Directions: Read each sentence. Write F if it is a Directions: Read each sentence. Write F if it is a
fact. Write O if it is an opinion. Write your fact. Write O if it is an opinion. Write your
answer on the blank. answer on the blank.

1. The moon is a satellite of the 1. Living things need clean water to

earth. stay alive.
2. The full moon is a very beautiful 2. I believe ships spill oil to all our
sight. seas.
3. The sun is a star. 3. Factories, I think, are the number
4. We think there is no life in the one cause of water pollution.
solar system except on earth. 4. People need water for cooking
5. Many other planets have moons, and drinking.
just as the earth does. 5. I think the water from the faucet
6. Jupiter is the largest planet in the is clean.
solar system. 6. Dirty water harms people.
7. Venus is the most beautiful 7. Polluted water has germs.
planet. 8. Fish die because of too much
8. People will never live on the pollution.
planet Mars. 9. Some people throw garbage in
9. Moonlight is really reflected the rivers.
sunlight. 10. I believe that the safest water to
10. I think being an astronaut is drink is rain water.
exciting.

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Lesson 68: Writing the correct spelling of words with stressed
unstressed
and syllables. (Competency 1.1, Writing)
Exercise A Exercise B

Directions: Fill in the missing letters Directions: Read the each sentence.
that will make the correct word. Write the appropriate work on the
Clues are given. Choose your answer blank. Choose your answer from
from the word bank. the word bank.

shepherd
calm
foreign
champagn
e dough
cologne
bouquet
island
leopard
palm
leotards

corps
bomb
aisle
debris
comb
fatigu
e
plaque
picturesque
fasten
debt
plague
p__d
1. A bunch of flowers b _ _ q _ _ t 8. Something to drink c _ _ _ f _ _ _ e
2. Peaceful c _ _ m 9. Alien f_________n
3. A tiny land surrounded by water 10. One who looks after the sheep s _ _ _
i_l__d ___
4. It smells good c _ _ _ g _ e d.
5. What a coconut is p _ _ m
6. A mix of flour and a little water
d___h
7. A member of the cat family l _ _
 Lesson 68: Writing the correct spelling of words with stressed
1. T h .
and
h y 3. Look out for falling d when you’re in
e . a construction site.
2. W 4. We c our hair after taking a
bath.
w e
5. The bride and the groom
i
walked down the a .
n s
6. Classes were suspended because of
n h the b
e o threat.
r u 7. The Philippines has a lot
l of p

w d sceneries.

a 8. The passengers were

s a asked to f

l 9. The c commander

w ordered the soldiers to

g
a attack.
i
y 10. The cadet fainted because of f
v
e s
n
p
a a
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p
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Lesson 69: Writing sentence / paragraphs giving simple direction
in making a project. (Competency 2, Writing)
Exercise A Directions: Make a simple direction in making a bookmark. Write your answer on
the blank.

You will need: A Bookmark is a

piece of cardboard in vertical
 old position with different designs
cardboard and colors used as a guide in
 old wrapper reading and as marker of pages
 old of the book.
magazines It is better to make
 crayon, paint your own bookmark than to
or craypas buy one because you can make
 pencil your own design.
 pens
 glue
 scissors
 yarn (any
color)
 art paper

Exercise B

Directions: Write a five-step direction on each topic. Write your answer on the
blank.

 Frying Hotdog

 Preparing Instant pancit canton

Lesson 70: Writing from dictation sentence/s short
observing
paragraphcorrect spelling, capitalization and punctuation
marks. (Competency 3, Writing)
Exercise A Exercise B

Directions: Write down the sentences Directions: Write down the

on your notebook. Observe correct sentences that the teacher will
spelling, capitalization and dictate on your notebook. Observe
punctuation marks. correct spelling, capitalization and
punctuation marks.
1. The committee will make the

invitation cards. 1. Our country has a debt

2. The ceremony will start at 8:30
A.M. amounting to millions of pesos.

3. The soldiers were buried at the 2. Every child should value education.
National Cemetery.
3. The speaker was given a plaque
4. The chair is comfortable.
after his talk.
5. It was certainly the most

important event in my life. 4. We should also clean out tongue.

6. The avenue leading to the park is 5. The bride and groom walked down the
aisle.
lined with tall trees.

7. The sun, moon, and planets are 6. Do you believe in ghost?

called celestial bodies. 7. The money was donated to the

orphanage.
8. Astronauts bring with them

complete equipment. 8. The rescue was amazing.

9. They venture to outer space. 9. People were overjoyed.

10. Mir is a space station in orbit.
10. We made a bouquet for the bride.
Lesson 71: Writing a short story from one’s experiences.
(Competency 4, Writing)
Exercise A Directions: Think of an experience which is very meaningful to you. Write
a story about it on the space below.

Exercise B

Directions: Write a story on your experience with one of the three given pictures.

Birthday cake Feeding the dog

Classmates

One day,
Lesson 72: Writing a thank you letter observing the correct
format. (Competency 5.1, Writing)
Exercise A

Directions: Arrange the jumbled parts of a letter. Write the correct form of the letter on the space
provided.

7143 Road 10
Project 8, Quezon City

December 2, 2008

Thank you very much for the new tennis shoes you sent me. I am very happy to have it.
I will wear it during our P.E. class.

Dear Uncle Ricky,

Ben

Your nephew,
 Exercise B

Directions: Imagine that your friend has given you something. Write a thank you letter to your friend then
accomplish the checklist below.

Checklist: YES NO

1. Did I begin each sentence with a capital letter?

2. Did I use the correct punctuation marks?
3. Did I spell the words correctly?
4. Did I write the sentences in my best penmanship?
5. Did I observe neatness in my work?
 Lesson 73: Writing a letter of invitation observing the correct format.
(Competency 5.2, Writing)

Exercise A

Directions: Write a letter of invitation about a special occasion. You may choose from the
following occasions. After writing the letter, accomplish the checklist below.

1. graduation
2. town fiesta
3. drama or speech festival
4. a birthday party

Checklist: YES NO

1. Did I begin each sentence with a capital letter?

2. Did I use the correct punctuation marks?
3. Did I spell the words correctly?
4. Did I write the sentences in my best penmanship?
5. Did I observe neatness in my work?
 Exercise B

Directions: Complete the letter of invitation. After completing the letter, accomplish the checklist below.

(1.)

135 Ledesma St.

Jaro, Iloilo City

Dear (2.) ,

(3.) ,
The party will be held at (4.). at (5.) .
I’ll be expecting you.

Your (6.) ,

(7.)

Checklist: YES NO

1. Did I begin each sentence with a capital letter?

2. Did I use the correct punctuation marks?
3. Did I spell the words correctly?
4. Did I write the sentences in my best penmanship?
5. Did I observe neatness in my work?

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 Lesson 74: Writing a letter of congratulations observing the
correct format. (Competency 5.3, writing)
Exercise A

Directions: Write a letter of congratulation to somebody who has won a contest or has received
an award. After writing the letter, accomplish the checklist below.

Checklist: YES NO

1. Did I begin each sentence with a capital letter?

2. Did I use the correct punctuation marks?
3. Did I spell the words correctly?
4. Did I write the sentences in my best penmanship?
5. Did I observe neatness in my work?
Exercise B

Directions: Arrange the jumbled parts of a letter. Write the correct form of the letter on the space
provided.

Your friend,

Cesar

125 New York St.

Cubao, Quezon City

March 10, 2008

Congratulations! You made it to the top ten of our class. You really deserve it.

Dear Carlo
Lesson 75: Composing announcements from given stimuli.
(Competency, 9.1, Writing)
Exercise A

Directions: Write your own announcement. Answer the questions below. Write your answers on
the blanks in the shapes.

1. What will the activity will be?

2. Where will the activity be held?

3. When will the activity happen?

4. Why will the activity be held?

5. Who is making the announcement?

Exercise B

Directions: Study the information on the announcement. Write the correct information on the blanks.

WHY
Lesson 76: Writing descriptive paragraphs.
(Competency 11.1, Writing)

Exercise A

Directions: Write appropriate words that will complete each sentence in the paragraph.

night came. All around us was so . I couldn’t see my hand. The

stillness was broken now and then by the sounds of forest creatures and

the sound of crickets and other insects. Suddenly, a light

appeared up in the sky. As we looked in frozen fear, the light glowed even

brighter. In a it .

Exercise B

Directions: Think of a place that appeals to you. Write a Descriptive paragraph on the space
below. Use the sensory details to give an overall impression of the things.
 ANSWER KEY FOR ENGLISH 4
Lesson 1:Exercise A. 1.occasion 2.beautiful
9.keys 10.turkeys Exercise B. 1. Valleys
3.library 4.committee 5.comfortable
2.lilies 3.bays 4.babies 5.bellies 6.trays
6.automobile 7.supervisor 8.enamel
7.strawberries 8.fairies 9.spies 10.countries
9.intestine 10.elementary
Lesson 9: Exercise A. 1.many 2.a lot of 3.a
Exercise B. 1.Mathematics 2.education
little 4.much 5.much 6.a few 7.a lot of
3.performance 4.presentation 5.necessary
8.many 9.much 10.a few Exercise B. 1.a lot
6.cemetery 7.medicine 8.conservation
of 2.much 3.a little 4.much 5.a few 6.a lot of
9.measure 10.community Lesson 2:
7.a lot of 8.many 9.a lot of 10.a few Lesson
Exercise A
10: Exercise A. 1.city’s 2.James’ 3.Mark’s
I. 1.first 2.then 3.next 4.then 5.lastly/finally
4.school’s 5.Dr. Reyes’ 6.Jesus’ 7.child’s
II. 1.first 2.then 3.next 4.then 5.lastly/finally
8.Jane’s 9.siren’s 10.news’ Exercise B.
Exercise B I. 1.first 2.then 3.next 4.then
1.spider’s 2.teenager’s 3.teacher’s 4.New
5.lastly/finally II. 1.first 2.then 3.next
Year’s 5.girl’s 6.stewardess’ 7.brother’s
4.afterwards 5. lastly/finally Lesson 3:
8.Beatriz’s 9.book’s 10.pig’s Lesson 11:
Exercise A.
Exercise A. 1.pupils’ 2.Foxes’ 3.scissors’
1-3 a. Good morning. b. This is Ana
4.pants’ 5.friends’ 6.policemen’s
speaking. c. May I speak with Dina? 4-5 a.
7.children’s 8.policemen’s 9.teachers’
Father is not in at the moment. b. Would you
10.nurses’ Exercise B. 1.fishermen’s
like to leave a message? 6-7.a.I’m sorry. b.
2.dogs’ 3.teeth’s 4.ladies’ 5.parents’
It’s a wrong number.
6.security guards’ 7.firemen’s 8.students’
8-9 a. Please hold your line. b. I’ll call her.
9.women’s 10.deer’s Lesson 13: Exercise
10. This is (name) speaking Exercise B. 1-
A.
3 a.Good evening. b.This is Cora speaking.
1. Is the speed of light 300,000
c.May I speak with Robert? 4-6 a.I’m sorry
kilometers per second?
b.She’s out. c.May I take a message? 7-8 a.I
2. Is the cheetah the fastest animal on
am sorry. b. It is a wrong number.
Earth?
9-10 a.One moment, please. b. I will call
3. Was Galileo the first person to study
him. Lesson 5:Exercise A. 1.because 2.so
the moon using a telescope?
that/in order that 3.because 4.so that/in order
4. Was Ranger the first to take close-
that 5.because 6.because 7.because 8.so
up pictures of the moon’s surface?
that/in order that 9.because 10.so that/in
5. Was Neil Armstrong the first man to
order that Exercise B. 1. so that/in order that
step on the moon?
2.because 3.because 4.so that/in order that
6. Is the moon a satellite of the earth?
5.because 6.so that/in order that 7.because
7. Is a satellite an object that revolves
8.so that/in order that 9.because 10.so that/in
around another object?
order that Lesson 6: Exercise A. 1. Calves
8. Is a solar system made up of the sun
2.beliefs 3.leaves 4.chiefs 5.handkerchiefs
and the planets?
6.shelves 7.roofs 8.loaves 9.hoofs/hooves
9. Is Mercury the closest planet to the
10.elves Exercise B. 1.lives 2.cliffs 3.wives
sun?
4.dwarfs 5.knives 6.wolves 7.handcuffs
10. Is Venus always covered with
8.gulfs 9.proofs 10.staff Lesson 7: Exercise
clouds?
A. 1.policemen 2.thieves 3.women 4.feet
Exercise B.
5.loaves 6.knives 7.themselves 8.mice
1. Is Jupiter the largest planet?
9.geese 10.teeth
2. Is Saturn the second largest planet?
Exercise B. 1. Gentlemen 2.children 3.wives
3. Is the asteroid belt found between
4.wolves 5.loaves 6.dwarfs 7.leaves
the orbits of mars and Jupiter?
8.women 9.calves 10.fishermen Lesson 8:
4. Is a meteor smaller than an asteroid?
Exercise A. 1. Families 2.boys 3.stories
5. Are comets large chunks of ice and
4.monkeys 5.libraries 6.cities 7.toys 8.ladies
dust?
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 6. Is a meteorite a meteor that reaches Lesson 19: Exercise A. 1.lives 2.rides
the ground? 3.puts 4.wake 5.prepares 6.feeds 7.goes
7. Is Halley’s comet the most famous 8.plants 9.help 10.pull Exercise B. 1.play
comet? 2.feed 3.teaches 4.jog 5.begins 6.studies
8. Is the planet Mars our next-door 7.watch 8.cries 9.leave 10.buy Lesson 20:
neighbor? Exercise A. 1.attended 2.visited 3.stepped
9. Is Earth 150 million kilometers from 4.postponed 5.fried 6.wished 7.topped
the sun? 8.carried 9.started 10.trimmed Exercise B.
10. Is Mars 225 million kilometers from 1.quarreled 2.cooked 3.cried 4.missed
the sun? 5.planned 6.recited 7.clapped 8.reviewed
Lesson 14: Exercise A. 9.danced 10.appeared Lesson 21: Exercise
1. Please line up promptly. A. 1.found 2.saw 3.came 4.put 5.ate
2. Please enter the classroom quietly. 6.caught 7.knew 8.threw 9.ran 10.took
3. Please listen to the teacher politely. Exercise B. 1.went 2.trod 3.wept 4.heard
4. Please greet the teacher. 5.flew 6.besought 7.shone 8.made 9.threw
5. Please write your answers neatly. 10.fell Lesson 22: Exercise A. 1.will meet
6. Please report to the office 2.will discuss 3.will visit 4.will ask 5.will
immediately. harvest 6.will give 7.will celebrate 8.will
7. Please pick up pieces of paper. study 9.will review 10.will leave
8. Please answer the telephone call Exercise B. 1.will swim 2.will rent 3.will
promptly. build 4.will examine 5.will join 6.will write
9. Please speak politely. 7.will send 8.will wear 9.will teach 10.will
10. Please read the selections carefully. sing Lesson 23: Exercise A. 1.small 2.tiny
Exercise B. 3.industrious 4.different 5.wide 6.bright
1. Please answer the questions direct to 7.dark 8.creative 9.beautiful 10.old Exercise
the point. B. 1.colorful 2.big 3.bright 4.white 5.long
2. Please don’t be cruel to your pets. 6.green 7.large 8.clear 9.fresh 10.hungry
3. Please feed your pets well. Lesson 24:
4. Please give them water to drink. Exercise A. 1.largest 2.most 3.whitest
5. Please do your homework 4.more 5.ugliest 6.most 7.more 8.more
diligently. 9.most 10.marvelous Exercise B 1.more
6. Please close the door quietly. 2.most 3.more 4.more 5.funniest 6.most
7. Please read silently. 7.more 8.most 9.lucky 10.smarter Lesson
8. Please erase the writings on the 25: Exercise A. 1.at the farm 2.at the foot of
chalkboard. a hill 3.everywhere 4.between the trees
9. Please empty the trashcan. 5.beside the river 6.In front 7.under 8.up
10. Please clean the yard. 9.behind the house 10.along the path
Lesson 16: Exercise A. 1.us 2.her 3.it 4.it Exercise B. 1.near the beach 2.along the
5.them 6.it 7.her 8.them 9.him 10.us shore 3.everywhere 4.anywhere 5.under 6.in
Exercise B. 1. Us 2.them 3.her 4.them 5.him the sea 7.above 8.in the horizon 9.in the
6.it 7.her 8.us 9.them 10.us Lesson 17: distance 10.in the sky Lesson 26: Exercise
Exercise A 1.her 2.it 3.them 4.me 5.them A. 1.at four o’clock 2.yesterday 3.that day
6.her 7.him 8.them 9.it 10.me Exercise B. 4.Then 5.two hours later 6.evening 7.since
1.her 2.it 3.us 4.it 5.her 6.him 7.them 8.us the day before 8.next Sunday 9.on Friday
9.him 10.it 10.on that day Exercise B. 1. long time ago
Lesson 18: Exercise A. 1.lays 2.buries 2.in the morning 3.one day 4.then 5.today
3.swims 4.hatch 5.crawl 6.protect 7.feed 6.soon 7.later 8.next 9.never 10.tonight
8.finds 9.teaches 10.rides Exercise B. Lesson 27: Exercise A. 1.fiercely 2.slowly
1.learn 2.eats 3.get 4.change 5.traps 6.gives 3.happily 4.noisily 5.quickly 6.hungrily
7.need 8.let 9.use 10.makes 7.lazily 8.quietly 9.cautiously 10.carefully
Exercise B. 1.gracefully 2.neatly 3.easily

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4.calmly 5.patiently 6.sweetly 7.speedily 3. cómfortable 4.láboratory 5.présents
8.busily 9.rapidly 10.smartly Lesson 29: 6.professor 7.instrument 8.astronaut
Exercise A. 1.at 2.along 3.across 4.behind 9.television 10.addréss Exercise B.
5.of 6.between 7.from 8.on 9.without 10.by 1.nátional 2.compánion 3.hospitábility
Exercise B. 1.near 2.of 3.around 4.on 5.at 4.electrícity 5.eleméntary 6.librárian
6.for 7.at 8.across 9.Besides 10. Along 7.eqőipment 8.salutatórian 9.histórical 10.
Lesson 30: Exercise A. 1.désert 2.áddress állergy

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A person One who One who
who act or leads an conduct or manages
always orchestra a library
acts on
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history of
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full Without
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likes to less deposits deposit er sells or vends
tour vends
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the farm works in
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something goods
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labors One who
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Lesson 37: Exercise A. 1. Hilltop 2.seashell BYE 4.FOURTH – GRADE 5.GROWN –

3.classroom 4.moonlight 5.keyhole 6. UP 6.TEACHER – IN- CHARGE
Raindrops 7.playground 8.notebook 9. 7.ATTORNEY – AT – LAW 8.BLUE –
Grandmother 10.drumstick Exercise B. EYED 9.MOTHER – IN –LAW 10.GOD –
1.classmates 2.newspaper 3.mountaintop FEARING Exercise B. 1.SNOW –
4.rosebud 5.weekday 6.racetrack 7.fireflies COVERED 2.JACK – IN – THE – BOX
8.suitcase 9.afternoon 10.forever Lesson 38: 3.LIGHT – HEARTED 4.SERGEANT – AT
Exercise A. 1.F 2.G 3.I 4.B 5.J 6.K 7.A 8.C – ARMS 5.STAR – SPRANGLED
9.E 10.D Exercise B. 1.C 2.J 3.E 4.A 5.H 6.RUNNER –UP 7.HAND- PAINTED
6.I 7.I 8.F 9.B 10.D 8.LAW-ABIDING 9.KIND-HEARTED
Lesson 39: Exercise A. 1.THIRTY – 10.JACK-OF-ALL-TRADE
EIGHT 2.OLD – FASHIONED 3.GOOD –

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 Lesson 40: Exercise A. Exercise B

Lesson 41: Exercise A. 1. Pail 2.boy 3.rich 42: Exercise A. 1.sad 2.day 3.young 4.good
4.large 5.costly 6.joyful 7.brave 8.flower 5.dark 6.smooth 7.huge 8.empty 9.straight
9.decorated 10.funny Exercise B. 1.sick 10.tenderly Exercise B. 1.wet 2.tough
2.gaze 3.created 4.repairs 5.scared 6.yelled 3.hard 4.deep 5.full 6.low 7.wild 8.dirty
7.tired 8.generous 9.hide 10.serene Lesson 9.rough 10.heavy

Lesson 43:Exercise A.

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Lesson 44: Exercise A.1.C 2. C 3.D 4.D children 2.Under Mrs. Smith’s Garden 3.Of
5.B 6.C 7.A 8.D 9.C 10.C Exercise B. 1.C the raised roofs of Minnie’s tunner in the
2.D 3.D 4.D 5.A 6.D 7.D 8.B 9.D 10.D Lesson gardens 4.Put a trap 5.Move quickly 6.Two
45: Exercise A 1.One who walk all over the sky hours 7.They reached uncle Mathy’s burrow
and Walking about early 2.Back when the sky 8.Beavers 9.“mole machine” Exercise B
was completely dark 3.Because the sky is 1.Rabbit wolf and duck 2.In the forest 3.The
always so dark 4.He made a mask out of wood wolf 4.Wanted to eat the rabbit 5.Wolf to
and pitch the sun and lit it on fire. 5.Below the wait 6.Fat duck 7.How it happened 8.Laid
horizon 6.Sparks that fly from the mask when he on the ground 9.To remember to be kind to
snores 7.Charcoal 8.To impress their father those who help us 10.Walked away
9.Older son Exercise B 1.Porcupine and beaver Lesson 47: Exercise A famous, serene,
2.They argued about the seasons 3.Porcupine gentle, soothing, small, white, colorful,
wants five winter seasons. 4.He bit off his pleasant, clear, cool Exercise B
thumb. 5.Beaver Lesson 46: Exercise A 1. Beautiful, colorful, blazing, attractive, dark,
Minnie the mole and her five cold, bright, full, glittering, lovely, shapeless

Lesson 48: Exercise A.

Parts of the Body Differ

1. stomach 1. triangle
2. shoulders 2. oval
3. legs 3. square
4. back 4. parallelogra
5. arms 5. rectangle

Exercise B.
Things People Do For Fun Things Peo

1. practice baseball 1. cleans an

2. listens to music 2. checks b
3. plays with a pet dog 3. types in
4. strolls in the park 4. harvest r
5. plays computer games 5. cooks an

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49: g Sand and soda ash

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5.Storm 7.Trees
6.Appliances 8.Bodies of

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Water into very small pieces. 4 The frames
9.Footwear 2 are taken away.
10.Jungle Sand and 5
Exercise B 1. soda ash are The
Fruits heated over bricks are
2.Jewelry very hot fire. placed in the
3.Insects sun to bake
4.Ways for two
Animals weeks.
Move The liquid is 3 The bricks
5.Birds poured into a are left to dry.
6.Crops
7.Shelter s
8.Reading h
Materials a
9.Flowers p
10.Family e
Lesson 50: .
Exercise A.
1. B 2.A 3.A I
4.A 5.C I.
Exercise
B. 1.C
10A 3.A
4.B 5.A
Lesson 53:
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 2 The mixture is poured into Exercise B. 1.3 2.3 3.1 4.2 5.1 6.2 7.3 8.3
wooden frames. 9.1 10.1 Lesson 63:
1 Sandy clay is mixed with water Exercise A. 1. Talking to Allan 2.Talking
and straw or grass. about Christine 3.Talking to Christine
Exercise B. 4.Talking to Roy 5.Talking about Roy
4 The eardrum vibrates. 6.Talking to Marla 7.Talking to Judy
Sound waves 8.Talking to
pass through Jack
2 the 9.Talking
ear about Jack
The vibration
can 10.Talking
al.of the about Allan
eardrum Exercise B.
1. Talking to
5 Peter
2.Talking
about Peter
moves the 9 The
three tiny nerve cells
bones. send the
8 The message to
fluid in the the brain.
cochlea Lesson 54:
moves. Exercise A.
7 The 1.1. 5 A. 2.
membrane 2. 3 B.
between the 3.3. 4 C. 4.4.
middle ear 2 D. 5. 5. 1
and inner ear E. Exercise
vibrates. B. 1. 2
6 The A.
moving tiny 2. 5 B.3. 1
bones touch C. 4. 3 D.5.
the 4 E.
membrane Lesson 55:
between the Exercise A.
middle ear 1. B 2. B
and inner 3.C 4.B
ear. 5.C 6. C 7. B
1 8.C 9.A 10.B
Sound waves Exercise B. 1. A
enter the 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.A
outer ear. 6.A 7.B 8.A 9.C
3 10.C Lesson 56:
Sound waves Exercise A
strike the 1.Because 2.So
eardrum. that 3.So
10 The 4.Because 5.So
brain tells 6.Because
what sound 7.Because 8.So
you heard. 9.So that
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Exercise B 1.so 1.OPINION about Fe butte
2.Because 3.So 2.FACT 4.Talking to rfly
4.So 5.So 3.OPINION Fe 5.Talking lays
6.Because 4.FACT to Wilma her
7.Because 8.So 5.OPINION 6.Talking eggs
9.So 10.So that 6.OPINION about Wilma on
Lesson 57: 7.OPINION 7.Talking the
Exercise A. 1.A 8.FACT about Judy leaf
2.B 3.C 4.C 5.C 9.OPINION 8.Talking of a
Exercise 10.FACT about Marla plant
B. 1.B 2. A Lesson 62: 9.Talking to .
3.A 4.C 5.A Exercise A. Mr. Cruz 2. The eggs
Lesson 58: 1. 1 2.2 3.1 10.Talking hatch into tiny
Exercise A 4.2 5.2 6.1 about Mr. caterpillar.
1.C 2.B 3.A 7.1 8.3 9.3 Cruz Lesson 3. The
4.B 5.A 10.2 64: cater
Exercise B Exerci pillar
1. C 2.B 3.A se s eat
4.C 5.A A. and
Lesson 59: 1. eat
Exercise A. R until
1.A 2.B 3.B U they
4. C N get
5.A Exercise 2. too
B. 1. B R fat.
2.B 3.C 4.B A 4. Their
5.C N skin
Lesson 60: 4-5 split
Exercise A. B up
1.F 2.R 3.R A and
4.R 5.F N they
6.R 7.R 8.R 6. come
9.F 10.R out
Exercise B. of it.
1.F 2.R 3.R 5. They fasten
4.F 5.F 6.F them
7.R 8.F 9.F Exercise B. selve
10.R Lesson 1.BENT s to
61: Exercise 2-3. the
A. BEND 4- bran
1.OPINION 5. BEAD ches
2.FACT 6. of
3.FACT trees.
4.OPINION 6. They build
5.FACT coco
6.OPINION on to
7.OPINION cover
8.FACT Lesson 65:Exercise them
9.OPINION A. selve
10.OPINION 1. Moth s
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days. her
8. The to
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9. Their crump
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and
dry
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10. The butterflies
fly away.
Exercise B.
1. Bossy
Betty
looke
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some
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 3. Busy Bee took Bossy Betty to the
fairy king of Ring-ting.
4. Bossy Betty wanted Milly Butterfly to
take her home.
5. They took a rest on top of a flower.
6. A cow bumped the flower, so it
shook.
7. Bossy Betty fell into the brook.
8. Freddy Frog got Betty’s wand and
will not return it until she says
please.
9. Bossy Betty begged Freddy Frog to
return her wand.
10. Freddy Frog and Bossy Betty
became friends.
Lesson 66: Exercise A 1. A 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.B
Exercise B 1.C 2.A 3.B 4.B 5.B
Lesson 67: Exercise A 1.F 2.O 3.F 4.O 5.F
6.F 7.O 8.O 9.F 10.O Exercise B: 1.F 2.O
3.O 4.F 5.O 6.F 7.F 8.F 9.F 10.O Lesson 68:
Exercise A. 1.bouquet 2.calm 3.island
4.cologne 5.palm 6.dough 7.leopard
8.champagne 9.foreign 10.shepherd
Exercise B. 1.plaque 2.debt 3.debris 4.comb
5.aisle 6.bomb 7.picturesque 8.fasten
9.corps 10.fatigue Lesson 69: Exercise A
1.4 2.9 3.3 4.1 5.8 6.5 7.6 8.2 9.10 9.7
Exercise B 1.9 2.6 3.5 4.1 5.4 6.2 7.7 8.8
9.10 10.3

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