3rd Q - READING

I. HYPHENATED COMPOUND WORDS

DIRECTIONS: Complete the sentences below by writing the letter of the

correct compound word. Do not repeat answers.

A. out-of-this-world D. goings-on G. out-of-the-way

B. one-of-a-kind E. well-liked H. good-looking
C. thunder-like F. snow-white I. modern-looking
J. well-lighted

_______ 1. Cedric Diggory was the most ____________ boy in Hogwarts.

_______ 2. Vince was accepted as member of the cheering squad because
of
his ____________ voice.
_______ 3. Katipunan Road is a ___________ street.
_______ 4. That rollercoaster ride was _________________!
_______ 5. Cobbie claims that his drawing is ____________.
_______ 6. The Subanon people were awed by the ___________ cellphone
of the visitor.
_______ 7. The Pinoy Big Brother show is a ___________ TV program.
_______ 8. Nikki writes her letters on __________ paper.
_______ 9. The Subanon people live in ___________ places in the
mountains
of Zamboanga.
_______ 10. The nosy neighbors wanted to see the ___________ at the
party
next door.

II. READING COMPREHENSION (Recalling details, sequencing of

events, evaluating statements [fact or opinion], focus skills, predicting
outcome, synthesizing, differentiating a simile from a metaphor)

“Pygmalion and Galatea”

A. Write the letter of the meaning of the underlined word/s on the blanks
provided. (6)

_______ 1. Despite Pygmalion’s entreaties, Aphrodite remained

tantalizingly, alluring and frustratingly distant.
A. arguments B. orders
C. pleas D. sorrow

_______ 2. No matter how inventive the palace cook’s creations were, still
the king refused to partake of anything but the smallest morsels.
A. enjoy B. participate
C. give D. eat
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_______ 3. There were plenty of women of rank and beauty from whom
Pygmalion could have chosen
A. with stature B. rich
C. general D. beautiful

_______ 4. He set to work with chisel and blade.

A. made a painting B. made a sculpture
C. finished a drawing D. chopped wood

_______ 5. The ivory statue gave the king relief from his anguish for a time.
A. briefly B. for years
C. forever C. indefinitely

_______ 6. Aphrodite reached Cyprus by bobbing across the waves in a

boat.
A. sailing B. swimming
C. diving D. flying

B. Choose the letter of the best answer. (14)

_______ 1. Cyprus was owned by ______.

A. Pygmalion
B. Galatea
C. Aphrodite
D. Paphos

_______ 2. Par. 5 tells about _______.

A. how Pygmalion met Galatea.
B. how lovesick Pygmalion was.
C. how distant Aphrodite was.
D. how Pygmalion ruled Cyprus.

_______ 3. Based on clues in Par. 11, what do you think will happen?
A. Aphrodite will take pity on Pygmalion.
B. Aphrodite will punish Pygmalion for being so lovesick.
C. Aphrodite will give Pygmalion someone else to love.
D. Pygmalion will fall in love with the statue.

_______ 4. What happened when Pygmalion’s tears fell on the statue?

A. The statue melted.
B. The statue was unchanged.
C. The statue came to life.
D. Aphrodite turned into a statue.

_______ 5. What was the statue made of?

A. wood
B. gold
C. ice
D. ivory

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_______ 6. In Paragraph 14, how did Pygmalion feel?

A. happy
B. furious
C. calm
D. amazed

_______ 7. Which of the following statements is fact?

A. Cyprus seems to be a prosperous island.
B. Perhaps Cyprus had many harbors.
C. Cyprus is a beautiful island.
D. Fishing may have been one of the industries in Cyprus.

_______ 8. Which of the following statements is opinion?

A. Aphrodite may have some feelings for Pygmalion.
B. Pygmalion was loved by his people.
C. Pygmalion was hopelessly in love with Aphrodite.
D. Aphrodite was a love goddess.

_______ 9. In Par. 9, who is the “I” in “I am ashamed to say…”?

A. Pygmalion
B. Galatea
C. The author
D. It does not say

_______ 10. How would you describe Pygmalion in the first sentence of Par.
6?
A. He was angry.
B. He was desperate.
C. He was insane.
D. He was self-centered.

_______ 11. Which statement is a cause?

A. Aphrodite owned the island of Cyprus.
B. Pygmalion had no queen.
C. Cinyras was thankful for the kindness Aphrodite showed to
his grandfather, Pygmalion.
D. Pygmalion could not eat nor sleep.

_______ 12. Which statement is an effect?

A. The statue came to life.
B. Cyprus was an island.
C. The statue’s name was Galatea.
D. Pygmalion loved Aphrodite.

_______ 13. If, instead of ignoring him, Aphrodite became Pygmalion’s

queen out of pity for him, what would probably happen?
A. They would live happily ever after.
B. Cyprus would become more prosperous.
C. Aphrodite would eventually leave Pygmalion.
D. The other gods would be angry at Aphrodite.

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_______ 14. Which happens first?

A. The statue came to life.
B. Paphos was born.
C. Cinyras built a temple for Aphrodite.
D. Pygmalion’s zest for life improved.

C. Simile or Metaphor. Write S if the sentence is a simile and M if it is a

metaphor. (5)

_______ 1. The nights in Cyprus were soft as black velvet.

_______ 2. The hills were baked to a golden crust by a fierce sun.

_______ 3. Pygmalion was a man lost in a mist of misery.

_______ 4. He wandered the palace halls like a ghost.

_______ 5. The statue remained as icily unmoved as the cold ivory from
which it was made.

D. Outline. Complete the outline by writing the number of the correct main
idea on the blanks. Choose from the list. (7)

1. The statue was an exact replica of Aphrodite.

2. Pygmalion and Galatea fall in love.
3. Pygmalion was lovesick for Aphrodite.
4. The statue comes to life.
5. Despite Pygmalion’s entreaties, Aphrodite remained distant.
6. Pygmalion’s grandson built a temple in honor of Aphrodite’s kindness.
7. Pygmalion would not be parted from the statue.

I. __________________.
A. Pygmalion could not choose a queen because he was in love with
Aphrodite.
B. _______________.
C. Pygmalion could not eat nor sleep.

II. Pygmalion decides to make a statue of Aphrodite.

A. _______________.
B. _______________.

III. ________________
A. While crying in despair, Pygmalion’s tears fell on the statue’s cheek.
B. _______________.
C. Pygmalion married Galatea and he no longer yearned for Aphrodite.
D. ________________

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III. MAP READING

CITY OF HUMBADARGA

DIRECTIONS: Study the map of the City of Humbadarga. Then answer the
following questions.

___________________ 1. Along which road is the Church?

___________________ 2. What is east of the City Jail?

___________________ 3. What is found northwest of the Flower Shop?

___________________ 4-5. Which roads are parallel to Mackerel

Boulevard?
___________________

___________________ 6. Where would you go if you needed to buy

medicines?

___________________ 7. Your answer to No. 6 is found along which

road?

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___________________ 8. What is southwest of the Gas Station?

___________________ 9. What is directly west of the Supermarket?

___________________ 10. How many shops are there along Third

Avenue?

DIRECTIONS: Answer YES or NO to the following questions.

_______ 1. The Flower Shop is to the south of the Coffee Shop.

_______ 2. The Pharmacy and the Bakery are on the same avenue.

_______ 3. There are three roads that are perpendicular to Mallory Street.

_______ 4. The City Hospital is along First Avenue.

_______ 5. There are two gas stations in the city.

The Sheep Family will visit relatives in Humbadarga City on Sunday. They will
meet in the Restaurant for lunch. The Sheep Family arrived early and
decided to hear mass in the Church along Mackerel Street. Second Avenue
was closed that day due to on-going construction. Help the Sheep Family get
to the Restaurant by writing clear directions. (3)

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