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REGIONAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT
English 5

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Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write it on the provided Answer Sheet.

1. What is the process of writing accurate answers or information on a form?

A. filling-out forms
B. information form sharing
C. personal data form transfer
D. writing the missing form parts
2. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are being asked to fill-out a form when they enter offices
and business establishments. What is this form called?
A. Contact Tracing Form
B. COVID-19 Exposure Form
C. COVID-19 Prevention Form
D. Health and Safety Compliance Form
3. What do parents fill out when they go to school to register their children for the opening of
classes?
A. School Request Form
B. School Membership Form
C. Information Survey Form
D. Learner Enrolment and Survey Form
4. The heroism of Geronima’s friend who saved her brother from drowning will be imprinted in her
mind. What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A. will be hard to forget
B. will affect her memory
C. will make her emotional
D. will be remembered easily
5. What do you think the italicized word in the sentence below means? The COVID-19 lockdowns
could have infirmed our health due to decreased physical activities and exposure to morning sunlight.
A. declined C. worsened
B. unsteady D. compromised
6. What does the word in bold letters mean in this sentence? The summer season and long drought
may bring fear of conflagration to the community.
A. heavy floods
B. extensive fire
C. strong typhoon
D. violent earthquake
7. Angelica went to the market and got infected with COVID-19. Which of the following possibly
caused her infection?

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A. She got vaccinated.
B. She wore a face mask
C. She observed proper physical distancing
D. She got close contact with a person sick with COVID-19
8. What is the relationship of ideas shown in this sentence? The war between Russia and Ukraine
has resulted in the loss of lives and damage to properties.
A. cause and effect
B. problem and solution
C. compare and contrast
D. problem and effect
9. What kind of sentence is shown below? I will finish answering my self-learning modules first
before I play games on my cellphone.
A. Simple sentence
B. Complex sentence
C. Compound sentence
D. Declarative sentence
10. Carefully read the paragraphs below and choose the correct group of paragraphs that shows
cause and effect or problem-solution relationships.
I. The residents always suffer whenever there is lack of water supply in the city. They have to
minimize their water consumption to survive the water shortage days.

II. There is not enough supply of surgical face masks and many people do not observe proper
physical distancing. Many people have been vaccinated while others refuse to do so.

III. Many people lost their jobs during the pandemic and life became very difficult for their families.
They used up whatever savings they have because the family breadwinners have no income.

IV. The local water provider launched a project that will tap more water sources so that water
shortage won’t happen anymore in the future. It also launched an information campaign on water-
saving tips to help reduce water consumption and wastage

A. I, II and III
B. II, III and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II and IV
11. Adverbs of frequency are adverbs that tell us how often something happens. Which of the
following sentences clearly and coherently uses adverbs of frequency?
A. Cynthia reads books often and watches the television rarely during her free time.
B. Cynthia often reads books and rarely watches the television during her free time.
C. Cynthia reads often books and watches rarely the television during her free time.
D. Cynthia reads books and watches the television often and rarely during her free
time.
12. Adverbs of intensity describe to us how the intensity of something happens. Which of the
following sentences clearly and coherently use adverbs of intensity?

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A. The test was too difficult and made the students strongly convinced to intensely study next time.
B. The test was difficult too and made the students convinced strongly to study intensely
next time.
C. The test was too difficult and made the students convinced strongly to study intensely
next time.
D. The test was too difficult and made the students strongly convinced to next time study
intensely.
13. Proper adjectives are adjectives derived from proper nouns and they are always capitalized.
Which of the following sentences DO NOT contain a proper adjective?
A. She prefers Filipino food over Chinese cuisine.
B. Her friend is going to study the Japanese language.
C. Green vegetables contain vitamin A that are good for the eyes.
D. The Catholic church encourages it's faithful to solemnly observe Holy Week.
14. Ordinal adjectives indicate the position of a noun in a number of series. Which of the
following sentences contain an ordinal adjective?
A. There are three stars in our flag.
B. There are 15 girls and 17 boys in our class.
C. There is no truth to the belief that cats have nine lives.
D. My classmate won the first prize in the recent marathon.
15. Possessive adjectives modify nouns by showing possession or ownership. Which of the
following sentences DO NOT contain a possessive adjective?
A. It is our duty to respect the elderly.
B. My parents work hard to give us a comfortable life.
C. There are many people who remain unvaccinated for COVID-19.
D. Their plan is to go to Baguio City when the travel restrictions are eased.
16. Which of the sentences below uses a modal verb?
A. The dog jumps over the fence.
B. We should wear face masks all the time.
C. I need to finish my homework, so please be quiet.
D. Marie likes chocolate cake, fruit salad, and vanilla ice cream.
17. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb?
A. I sings on the stage all the time.
B. Karen washed her hands before she eat.
C. In the summer, my family play hide and seek because we love it.
D. Antonio studied his lessons a lot, so he got perfect scores on his tests.
18. Read the following sentences below. Choose the ones with correct grammatical structure
and coherence.
I. Sunlight is the best source of Vitamin D.
II. The right time to get sunlight for our body is midday.
III. It strengthens our bones and immune system.
IV. One of the health benefits of sunlight including lowering blood pressure.

A. I, II, and III

B. II, III and IV

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C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, and IV
19. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence showing the second person point of
view. Samantha’s grades are dropping down, so help her in her lessons.
A. he B. she
C. you D. they
20. Which of the following sentences is NOT expressed in the third person point of view?
A. She helps her parents in doing the house chores.
B. They are fond of eating pizza after attending the Sunday mass.
C. You must be tired and hungry after studying for tomorrow's tests.
D. Her parents decided to let her attend limited face-to-face classes this March.
21. Which of the following choices below refers to a perception of something?
A. culture B. viewpoint
C. stereotype D. propaganda
22. Which of the following is an example of a stereotype?
A. men are best in sports
B. tattoo is a great artwork
C. colored hair makes anyone looks vibrant
D. we all have the right to choose the profession we want in life
23. The given sentence is an example of which of the following choices below? Striving to learn
and finish school despite of hardship is a good starting point in reaching one’s dreams.
A. viewpoint B. conclusion
C. stereotype D. propaganda
24. Decide which of the following sentences can best describe stereotypes?
A. An opinion or perception about something.
B. A generalized belief about a group of people.
C. It shows the thoughts or opinions of individuals
D. A precise assumption about the attributes of a person.
25. Which of the following is the best definition of viewing?
A. An opportunity to see something, especially a work of art.
B. The act of acquiring information through analyzing visual texts.
C. Define as the act of watching and inspecting on television and other multimedia
D. Refers to the ability to perceive meaning from visual images and presentations.

26. With the global pandemic taking place as a result of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19),
we can make our environment safer by following various tips by the World Health Organization. First, avoid
the 3Cs: spaces that are closed, crowded or close to each other. Second, meet with people outside. Lastly,
avoid crowded or indoor settings, but if you cannot, take precautions such as opening a window to increase
the amount of 'natural ventilation' when indoors and wearing a mask.

A. classification text C. enumeration text

B. explanation text D. time-order text

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27. The name of the city of Malolos is said to have come from the Tagalog word paluslos, meaning
downwards. The name was the result of a mistaken assumption among the first Spanish missionaries to
reach the site. As a result, the city has been named Malolos over the years.

A. classification text C. explanation text

B. enumeration text D. time-order text
28. Water pollution is a major problem. Our bodies of water are now heavily polluted by
dumping all kinds of garbage, such as industrial and human waste. Even oil spills cause water pollution.

A. classification text C. explanation text

B. enumeration text D. time-order text

29. Nowadays, two types of references are used in studying to help with the physical limitation of
teacher-and-student interaction. Books are the first type, which are time-tested reference materials. Other
than books, most of the schools in our country now also use modules. Both contain the information that
students need to study. Modules also have the same competencies as book does. But then, modules are
written containing at most one to three lessons, while books are written containing all the lessons. Modules
are usually used only for one week; however, books are used for the entire school year. Moreover, the
modules are easier to carry than the books.

A. classification text C. explanation text

B. enumeration text D. time-order text
30. Proper hand washing has been one of the best ways to remove germs, to help prevent sickness
and to stop the spread of infections. First step is to lather the front and back of your hands, between your
fingers, and under your fingernails. The friction produced while rubbing your hands helps remove dirt,
grease, and from the skin. Afterwards, scrub your hands together at least for 20 seconds. Remember that the
longer you scrub, more germs will be removed. Finally, rinse your hands under clean and running water.

A. classification text C. explanation text

B. enumeration text D. time-order text

For items 31-35, questions revolve in making a stand.

31. Which among the following should you remember in making a stand?
A. Decide only after considering the issue's negative effects.
B. Your arguments should be backed up with facts and evidence.
C. When taking a stand, you should only rely on your own judgment.
D. Focus on the person you are talking to, not the topic at hand, when taking a stand.
32. What does taking a stand mean?
A. Taking a stand means taking subjectivity in a certain issue.
B. Taking a stand means taking objectivity in a certain issue.
C. Taking a stand means taking neutrality in a certain issue.
D. Taking a stand means taking bias in a certain issue.
33. What is the most crucial factor to consider while taking a stand?
A. the opinion you have

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B. the opinion others have
C. the factual evidence about the topic
D. the evidence based on hate speeches

34. What is not related about standing up for one's beliefs?

A. defending something
B. opposing or praising something
C. deciding whether to agree or disagree
D. recognizing the main idea and supporting details
35. What factors should you evaluate before taking a stand?
A. Examine both sides of the argument.
B. Explain your point of view clearly.
C. Make your decision based on facts.
D. All of the above
36. Which of the following statements do not demonstrate the evidence regarding Hidilyn
Diaz's Olympic victory in Tokyo?
A. According to her mother, Diaz is a God-centered Olympian.
B. According to the newspaper Inquirer, Diaz is the first Filipino to win gold in the Olympics.
C. According to the results of the competition, Diaz was able to lift in 127-kilogram category.
D. According to the Philippine law, Diaz will receive cash incentives for winning in the Olympics.
37. Which of the following statements do not demonstrate the evidence regarding the current state
of medical healthcare workers in the country?
A. Jared Plata, a college student, wants a higher salary for medical frontliners.
B. Kenchie Angeles, a telehealth nurse, has been taking regular COVID-19 tests.
C. James Espino, a medical technologist, only received his May hazard pay last week.
D. Hart Crisostomo, a health center nurse, has been receiving patient complaints with
difficulty of breathing every day.
38. Which of the following statements demonstrates the evidence regarding the current state
of education
in the country?
A. The Department of Health wants all healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated.
B. The Department of Interior and Local Government announced guidelines in local travel.
C. The Department of Education announced that classes for SY 2021-2022 would start on
September 13.
D. The Department of Social Welfare and Development released the beneficiaries of
the Social Amelioration Program or SAP.
39. Which of the following statements do not demonstrate the evidence regarding the
2022 presidential
election candidates?
A. Leni Robredo is the sole female candidate for presidency.
B. Ping Lacson is an independent candidate for presidency.
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is the presidential candidate of Aksyon Demokratiko party.
D. Norberto Gonzales is the oldest presidential candidate during the 2022 national elections.

40. Which of the following statements demonstrates the evidence regarding the current state
of health in
the country?
A. The Department of Health wants all healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated.
B. The Department of Interior and Local Government announced guidelines in local travel.
C. The Department of Education announced that classes for SY 2021-2022 would start on
September 13.
D. The Department of Social Welfare and Development released the beneficiaries of
the Social Amelioration Program or SAP.
For items 41-50, questions revolve in meaning of visual and multimedia elements in texts.
41. Pepe composed an essay about the independence of the Philippines. He made the
background red. What could the color red mean?
A. alertness C. perseverance
B. bravery D. solidarity
42. Shirley made a story book about the lion and the mouse fable. In the story book, she drew a lion
with a wide-open stare. What could that gaze mean?
A. being angry C. being tortured
B. being loved D. being surprised
43. Kenneth created his output in the computer and placed several zigzag lines in his output. What
could zigzag lines mean?
A. calmness C. restlessness
B. comfort D. tranquility
44. Samantha placed a ✓ symbol on top of the illustration of a syringe as design in her journal
entry for the day. What could be the meaning of the symbol that Samantha used in her journal entry?
A. approval C. unity
B. dissatisfaction D. violence
45. Ayaka used ‘moving pictures’ of medical frontliners to enhance her poem recitation
output. What kind of multimedia did Ayaka use?
A. animation C. graphics
B. audio D. video
46. Jethro put blue-colored wavy lines below his essay about his weekend vacation. What could
the lines mean?
A. beach vacation experience C. theme park vacation experience
B. house vacation experience D. zoo vacation experience
47. Luis created a poem about his mother. He also included an image of a mother looking at
her child. What could the gaze mean?
A. acknowledgement C. punctuality
B. affection D. sincerity

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48. Ayato wrote the word love bigger than the other words in his composition. What could the
size of the word love mean?
A. blunder C. error
B. emphasis D. omission

49. Itto intends to decorate the composition with heart symbols. What does the heart symbol
represent?
A. despair C. love
B. hope D. respect
50. On the speech balloon, Jean wrote a statement in uppercase letters. What does this imply?
A. The person murmurs. C. The person sighs.
B. The person shouts. D. The person whispers.

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