DIAGNOSTIC EXAM

First Grade NEPBE

I.- Read carefully and then choose the correct option.
Thelma lives in Los Angeles and is writing a letter to her cousin in the eastern side of the country.
1. On the envelope she writes the following information, identify the
zip code.
a. Mary Brown
b. 4562 Maple Av.
c. Lancaster, N. Y.
d. 78543

Mary Brown
4562 Maple Av.
Lancaster, N. Y.
78543

Kevin reads in the newspaper the following ads.

2. In what section would you see it?
a. In the politics section
b. In the international section
c. In the classified ads section
d. In the technology section

TWO GOLD
Retreat Relax Rediscover
Studios- 3 bedrooms
Starting at $2,600
2goldstreet.com
212-625-4879

3. If you want to contact a person to ask for more information about the studios what part gives
you the opportunity to do so?
a. Starting at $2,600
b. 212-625-4879
c. 3 bedrooms
d. Studios
4. How much is one of the studios?
a. 212-625-4879
b. $2,600
c. 2goldstreet.com
d. rediscover 3 bedrooms
II.- Read the following and then answer the questions.
In a faraway town, theres a story people tell about a horse rider that used to
ride every night in a very beautiful horse. The people from the town wondered
why he did this, because nobody usually did it.
They say that in a very dark night with lighting and heavy rain, he
disappeared without leaving a trace. Years passed by and the people started
forgetting about the horseman until one dark night with lighting striking hard,
people heard again the cavalcade of the horse. At out curiosity they leaned
out of their windows and saw the headless horseman. Everybody was afraid.
5. The text is a
a. Myth
b. Legend
c. Novel
d. Poem
6. Whats the setting of the text:

a.
b.
c.
d.

In a faraway town, in the future

In a faraway town, in the past
In a beautiful horse with a rider
Where lighting is

7. Who is the main character?

a. The people
b. The horse
c. The horse rider
d. Nobody
8. Who is the audience of the text?
a. The horse rider
b. Everybody, for all ages
c. Kids with ages 5 to 8
d. Teens
Lupita is a Mexican girl who is visiting Paris, tomorrow she will go to the Louvre Museum and wants
to see the painting of the Mona Lisa.
9. What information is she going to see in the information card next to the painting?
a. Year when it was painted
b. Story of author
c. How to draw the Mona Lisa
d. The story of the painters in Florence
10. What other information does the Louvre Museum have in that information card?
a. The proof of being the original painting
b. The size: big, small, large, extra-large, medium
c. The colors and how da Vinci mixed them to paint it.
d. The title, the author, the technique, measurements, the format

The Garcasgot an invitation in their mailbox. Read it and decide what kind of language is it using?
Mr. and Mrs. William Green
Request the honor of your presence
At the marriage of their daughter
Janice
To
Mr. Donald Burton
On Saturday, the twenty-sixth of July
At 6 pm

11. What kind of language is it using?

a. Formal
b. Informal
c. Friendly
d. Trendy
12. The invitation is a ________________ one.
a. Public
b. Private
c. Neither of the two
d. For children
13. The above event is for __________________.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Only teens
The whole family and friends
Kids under 12
Friends only

14. When is the wedding?

a. July 6th
b. July 26th
c. July 16th
d. July 20th
15. Who is going to get married?
a. Mr. and Mrs. Green
b. In the church
c. Janice and Donald
d. Theres no information in the invitation.
III.- Now read the following train schedule and choose the correct answer.
New York
Train Schedule
August 10, 2013

DESTINATION
DEPARTURE
Boston, MA
11:00 AM
Houston, TX
7:00 AM
San Francisco, CA
10:15 AM
Washington, D. C.
11:45 AM

ARRIVAL
1:30 PM
11:00 PM
7:30 pm Aug. 12
1:00 PM

16. Where do the trains leave from?

a. From Boston
b. From Houston
c. From New York
d. From Washington
17. Which destination is the shortest journey?
a. The one to San Francisco
b. The one to Washington
c. The one to Houston
d. To one to Boston
18. Which destination is the longest journey?
a. The one to San Francisco
b. The one to Washington
c. The one to Houston
d. To one to Boston
IV.- Look at the text and answer the questions. A BEEKEEPERS JOB
By SofaMartnez
A beekeeper has many different things to do all year round.
In the spring, he checks the bee colony. He checks the bee colony. He makes sure that the
queen bee is present and that she is laying eggs. He examines the bees to see if they are healthy
and gives them medicine to prevent disease.
In the summer, the beekeeper makes sure there is space in the colony for the honey. He installs
extra frames to the colony to hold the honey. He inspects the hive every week to make sure it is
healthy and the queen is there.
In autumn,the beekeeper harvests the honey. After taking away the honey, he feeds the bees
sugar and water to ensure they will have enough food to survive the winter. Towards the end of
October,he takes the bee colony indoors or wraps it to protect the bees from the cold.
In the winter, the beekeeper waits. If the bees are outside he cant help them. It is normal for
bees to leave the hive during the winter and die.

19. What is the purpose of the author?

a. To persuade.
b. To inform.
c. To entertain.
d. To laugh
20. What kind of text is it?
a. A letter
b. A manual
c. A story
d. A report
21. What is the main idea of the text?
a. It is normal for bees to die in winter and leave the hive.
b. The beekeeper harvests the honey.
c. He checks the colony and sees if the queen is present.
d. A beekeeper has many different things to do all year round.
ANSWER KEY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
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21.

d
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a
b
d
d

DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
Second Grade NEPBE
I.- Read and answer the questions
1. Underline the word that would come FIRST in the dictionary.
a. four
b. fat
c. few
d. full
2. Underline the word that would come LAST in the dictionary.
a. dirty
b. dance
c. drive
d. dump
II.- Read the text carefully.
1) One day, Little Red Riding Hoods mother said to her, Take this basket of goodies to your
grandmas cottage, but dont talk to strangers on the way! Promising not to, Little Red
Riding Hood skipped off.
2) On her way she met the Big Bad Wolf who asked, Where are you going, little girl? To
my grandmas, Mr. Wolf! she answered.
3) The Big Bad Wolf then ran to her grandmothers cottage much before Little Red Riding
Hood, and knocked on the door. When Grandma opened the door, he locked her up in the
cupboard. The wicked wolf then wore Grandmas clothes and lay on her bed, waiting for
Little Red Riding Hood.
4) When Little Red Riding Hood reached the cottage, she entered and went to Grandmas
bedside. My! What big eyes you have, Grandma! she said in surprise. All the better to
see you with, my dear! replied the wolf. My! What big ears you have, Grandma! said
Little Red Riding Hood. All the better to hear you with, my dear! said the wolf. What big
teeth you have, Grandma! said Little Red Riding Hood. All the better to eat you with!
growled the wolf pouncing on her.
5) Little Red Riding Hood screamed and the woodcutters in the forest came running to the
cottage. They beat the Big Bad Wolf and rescued Grandma from the cupboard. Grandma
hugged Little Red Riding Hood with joy. The Big Bad Wolf ran away never to be seen

again. Little Red Riding Hood had learnt her lesson and never spoke to strangers ever
again.
III.- Answer the following questions according to the story.
3. In which paragraph you can find the resolution of the story?
a. I
b. II
a. III
b. V
4. What is the setting of the story?
a. In a city now a days.
b. Long time ago in a farm.
c. One day in the forest.
d. Once upon a time in a far away kingdom.
5. Whats theLittle Red Riding hoods descriptions
a. Shes young, careless and playful.
b. Shes middle age, happy and responsible
c. Hes lazy, rude and bad.
d. Shes old, kind and sweet.
Theres an Italian Club show in progress.
6. Who is the audience?
a. A group of kids.
b. A group of adults ages 45 to 55.
c. A group of animals.
d. None.
Theres a conference about Politics at the Auditorium.
7. Who is the audience?
a. A group of men and women
b. A group of kids
c. A group of teenagers
d. A group of children
8. Underline the correct meaning to expressing likes.
a. I love chocolate.
b. I hate chocolate.
c. I dont mind.
d. None.
9. Monica __________ History.
a. hates
b. hate
c. like
d. love
Theres a Vasquez Sound concert at the Monterrey Arena.
10. Who is the audience?
a. A group of old people.
b. A group of babies.
c. A group of teenagers.
d. A group of adults.

Theres a Barney show at the University Auditorium.

11. Who is the audience?
a. A group of children ages 3-12.
b. A group of adults.
c. A group of babies.
d. A group of soldiers.
IV.- Choose the best statement based on the situation.
12. Stranger to a man in the street.
a. Could you tell me the time, please?
b. The time, please.
c. Hello there, how are you?
d. None of them.
13. Company director to employee
a. Hey, get over there.
b. Ms. Brown could you come here for a moment?
a. Hi!
b. None of them.
14. Respiratory System.
a. It helps the body move.
b. t protects our vital organs such as the brain, the heart, and the lungs.
c. It transports materials through the body.
d. It deals with breathing.
15. What is the purpose of your body's digestive
a. To help your blood move through the body.
b. To help you breathe.
c. To help your body make food.
d. To help your body break down food.
16. Brother to sister
a. Hurry up!
b. Pardon me, can you please get ready?
c. Shall we go my dear?
d. None of them.
V.- Read carefully the question and select the correct answer.
17. What will you do this New Year?
a. I am on diet.
b. I was on diet.
c. I will on diet.
d. I will be on diet.
18. What wont you do this New Year?
a. I am not eating junk food.
b. I wont eat junk food.
c. I will eat junk food.
d. I dont eat junk food.
VI.- Underline the correct meaning of the next warning.

system?

19.
a.
b.
c.
d.
VII.-

No smoking.
Dont graffiti.
Do not litter
Dont eat food and drink.
Read the text and think about the topic.

Some kids in Japan may not have to feed the fish in their aquariums anymore. Thats because theymay
choose to buy robotic fish instead. Robotic fish are little fish robots powered by light. The light causes the
fish to move around inside the aquarium. A special design keeps the fish from bumping into the
aquariums walls.

20. Whats the topic of the following text?

a. New aquariums.
b. Robotic fish.
c. Water.
d. The power of light.

ANSWER KEY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

b
d
c
b
a
a
a
a
a
c
a
a
b
d
c

16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

a
d
b
d
b

DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
Third Grade NEPBE
I. Mary wants to buy her friend Ana something for her birthday? She went to the store with some
friends to look for something to buy. Three friends suggest her to buy her a watch, but one
friend objected.
1. Choose the sentence that is an objection to the purchase.
a. You should buy her a watch.
b. Why dont you get a cheaper one?
c. Its beautiful. Lets buy it.
d. Why dont you buy it?

II. Read the following dialogue, pay attention to the bold sentences. Choose if it is use to make,
accept, refuse a suggestion or to make a decision.
Alice:
Alan:
Alice:
Alan:

You know Alan, a) why don't we go to the cinema to watch Titanic?

No, let's not. We've seen the film many times before. What about going to the
library? Wehavetofinishourschoolproject!
That sounds like a good idea. But when we finish let's go to the caf.
Yes, I'dloveto.

2. What about going to the library?

a. Make a suggestion
b. Accept a suggestion
c. Refuse a suggestion
d. Make a decision
3. You are getting ready for a natural disaster, what supplies you should add to you kit? Look at
the following disaster supply list. Choose the ones you need to have in your kit.
a. Canned or dried food, first aid kit, radio and flashlight.
b. Water, canned or dried food, swim suit, radio and flashlight.
c. Water, canned or dried food, last weeks TV guide.
d. Flashlight, radio, water, first aid kit and a book.
III. Have you ever been in a Natural emergency? These are the steps, in a general way, of the activities
to do get ready for natural emergency. Arrange the sentences given in the correct sequence.
4. Choose the correct letter.
1) Next make a family plan.
2) First be prepared.
3) Then stockpile supplies.
4) Finally evacuate.
a. 2,1,4,3
b. 2,3,1,4
c. 2,4,1,3
d. 2,1,3,4
IV. Look at the picture and write the film title and choose the correct genre.
Spider-Man (2002)
Certificate: T 121 min - Action | Fantasy
Movie Genres
Title of Film: Spider-Man
Director: Sam Raimi
Writers: Stan Lee (Marvel comic book), Steve Ditko(Marvel comic book), 1 more
credit
Stars: Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst | See full cast and crew
When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains
spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family.
5. Genre of the Film:
a. Science fiction
b. fiction/fantasy
c. historical epic
d. Comedy
6. Look at the following words. Choose the ones that are stress on the first syllable

a.
b.
c.
d.

happy, easy, higher

louder, bad, drink
happy, louder, hotel
tiny, pretty, work

7. Read the sentence and choose the correct type of connector it is used.
Bill earned an A on his essay, but Susan got a B.
a. Consequence
b. Contrast
c. Addition
d. Result
8. Make sure you close all the windows _______ it starts to rain.
a. after
b. before
c. for
d. until
V. Read the text carefully and answer the questions below. (4)
Good morning, class.
My name is Rubn and today Im going to share a funny anecdote from my
childhood. When I was a child my family and I used to go to my grandparents
house. They lived in a small village near a river. All our holidays were great,
because we met with our cousins and we had many adventures together. Six years
ago, my grandparents had their house painted and the painters left some paint
outside the backdoor. At the beginning, we were trying to paint the sheds door, but
by accident my cousin splashed some drops on the rest of us so my cousin
shouted, the war begins and we ended up completely covered in brown paint, it
was a little bit difficult to take off the paint. Our parents said that we had done a bad
deal and we shouldnt do it again but we were so happy that we even enjoyed the
scolding.
Thanks for your attention.
9. What is the text about?
a. sport news
b. autobiographical anecdote
c. Essay
d. tale
10. Where does the story take place?
a. school
b. park
c. grandparents house
d. city
11. When does the story take place?
a. six years ago
b. at this moment
c. last vacations
d. yesterday
12. Where do Rubns grandparents live?
a. in a small farm

b. in the city
c. in a small village
d. Far the river
VI. Instructions.
( )
( )
(1)
( )
( )

Center the subject.

press the shutter button half way so that you lock in the exposure.
In order to turn on the camera, press the power button.
press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.
To turn the camera off, press and hold the power button for one second.

13. Order the instructions to operate a digital camera (5)

a. 2,3,1,4, 5
b. 2,3,1,5, 4
c. 3,2,1,5, 4
d. 3,2,1,4, 5
VII.

Use the antonyms in the sentence to help you figure out the meaning of the underlined words
14. English people are polite, unlike the waiter, who was very rude to us.
a. impolite
b. well mannered
c. respectful
d. elegant

VIII.

Antonyms are words that mean the opposite, or nearly the opposite of each other. Read the
post card below.
Dear Mimi,
Were on holiday in London. The weathers (1) awful for sightseeing, the suns
(2) blemished .
England is a (3) smallcountry in the United Kingdom compare to USA which is a
(4) large country. London is the largest city.
English people are very (5) rude and reserved in manners .
Tomorrow we are going to visit the official residence of The Queen Windsor
Castle.
Mr Josh Green
Thats all for now.
Love,
8 Hills Street
Tina
Cardiff CF12
UK
15. The numbered words in bold print are the antonyms of the words that should appear there. Fix
the story by replacing each bolded word with an antonym that makes more sense in the story.
a. terrible, spotless, big, little, impolite
b. beautiful, shining, big, small, polite
c. intensive, spotless, big , small, impolite
d. unattractive, shining, big, small, polite
16. Read the sentences and choose the one that represent a point of view.
a. There are those who believe we are all in great danger.
b. On the other hand, some scientists say that we only have fifty years to solve the problem.
c. In my opinion, the situation is worse.
d. It is said that there will be no ice at all in the Artic.
17. What phrase can we use to express opposing opinion.
a. I think we should recycle more.

b. I feel sure that things are going to get worse.

c. I believe there will be no ice cap in Kilimanjaro by 2015.
d. On the other hand, there are scientists saying there isnt a problem.
18. Read the sentences and choose the sentence which predict based on concrete evidence.
a. There will be no ice in the summer by the end of the century.
b. Some scientists predict there will be no ice cap by 2015.
c. Glaciers have reduced by five in the past fifty years. Glaciers are going to be half of their
size by 2015.
d. Sea levels are rising every year because of melting glaciers.
IX. Look at the image and answer the following questions
19. Who is the intended audience?
a. Teenagers.
b. Women.
c. Health finder.
d. Food lovers.
20. What is the purpose?
a. To educate consumers on how to prevent illness and stay healthy.
b. To invite consumers to eat more.
c. To know food combination.
d. To stay strong.
ANSWER KEY
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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16.
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20.

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DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
First Grade Articulation
I.

Read carefully and then choose the correct option.

Thelma lives in Los Angeles and is writing a letter to her cousin in the eastern side of the country.
1. On the envelope she writes the following information, identify the
zip code.
a. Mary Brown
b. 4562 Maple Av.
c. Lancaster, N. Y.
d. 78543

Mary Brown
4562 Maple Av.
Lancaster, N. Y.
78543

Kevin reads in the newspaper the following ads.

2. in what section would you see it?
a. In the politics section
b. In the international section
c. In the classified ads section
d. In the technology section

TWO GOLD
Retreat Relax Rediscover
Studios- 3 bedrooms
Starting at $2,600
2goldstreet.com
212-625-4879

3. If you want to contact a person to ask for more information about the studios what part gives
you the opportunity to do so?
a. Starting at $2,600
b. 212-625-4879
c. 3 bedrooms
d. Studios
4. How much is one of the studios?
a. 212-625-4879
b. $2,600
c. 2goldstreet.com
d. rediscover 3 bedrooms
II. Read the following and then answer the questions.
In a faraway town, theres a story people tell about a horse rider that used to ride every night in
a very beautiful horse. The people from the town wondered why he did this, because nobody
usually did it.
They say that in a very dark night with lighting and heavy rain, he disappeared without leaving a
trace. Years passed by and the people started forgetting about the horseman until one dark
night with lighting striking hard, people heard again the cavalcade of the horse. At out curiosity
they leaned out of their windows and saw the headless horseman. Everybody was afraid.

5. The text is a
a. Myth
b. Legend
c. Novel
d. Poem
6. Whats the setting of the text:
a. In a faraway town, in the future
b. In a faraway town, in the past
c. In a beautiful horse with a rider
d. Where lighting is
7. Who is the main character?
a. The people
b. The horse
c. The horse rider
d. Nobody
8. Who is the audience of the text?
a. The horse rider
b. Everybody, for all ages
c. Kids with ages 5 to 8
d. Teens
Lupita is a Mexican girl who is visiting Paris, tomorrow she will go to the Louvre Museum and wants
to see the painting of the Mona Lisa.
9. What information is she going to see in the information card next to the painting?
a. Year when it was painted
b. Story of author
c. How to draw the Mona Lisa
d. The story of the painters in Florence
10. What other information does the Louvre Museum have in that information card?
a. The proof of being the original painting
b. The size: big, small, large, extra-large, medium
c. The colors and how da Vinci mixed them to paint it.
d. The title, the author, the technique, measurements, the format

The Garcasgot an invitation in their mailbox. Read it and decide what kind of language is it using?
Mr. and Mrs. William Green
Request the honor of your presence
At the marriage of their daughter
Janice
To
Mr. Donald Burton
On Saturday, the twenty-sixth of July
At 6 pm

11. What kind of language is it using?

a. Formal
b. Informal
c. Friendly
d. Trendy

12. The invitation is a ________________ one.

a. Public
b. Private
c. Neither of the two
d. For children
13. The above event is for __________________.
a. Only teens
b. The whole family and friends
c. Kids under 12
d. Friends only
14. When is the wedding?
a. July 6th
b. July 26th
c. July 16th
d. July 20th
15. Who is going to get married?
a. Mr. and Mrs. Green
b. In the church
c. Janice and Donald
d. Theres no information in the invitation.
III. Now read the following train schedule and choose the correct answer.
New York
Train Schedule
August 10, 2013

DESTINATION
DEPARTURE
Boston, MA
11:00 AM
Houston, TX
7:00 AM
San Francisco, CA
10:15 AM
Washington, D. C.
11:45 AM

ARRIVAL
1:30 PM
11:00 PM
7:30 pm Aug. 12
1:00 PM

16. Where do the trains leave from?

a. From Boston
b. From Houston
c. From New York
d. From Washington
17. Which destination is the shortest journey?
a. The one to San Francisco
b. The one to Washington
c. The one to Houston
d. To one to Boston
A BEEKEEPERS JOB
18. Which destination is the longest journey?
By SofaMartnez
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to Washington
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spring,
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present and that she is laying eggs. He examines the bees to see if they are healthy
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hold the honey. He inspects the hive every week to make sure it is
healthy and the queen is there.
In autumn,the beekeeper harvests the honey. After taking away the honey, he feeds the bees
sugar and water to ensure they will have enough food to survive the winter. Towards the end of
October,he takes the bee colony indoors or wraps it to protect the bees from the cold.
In the winter, the beekeeper waits. If the bees are outside he cant help them. It is normal for
bees to leave the hive during the winter and die.

19. What is the purpose of the author?

a. To persuade.
b. To inform.
c. To entertain.
d. To laugh
20. What kind of text is it?
a. A letter
b. A manual
c. A story
d. A report
21. What is the main idea of the text?
a. It is normal for bees to die in winter and leave the hive.
b. The beekeeper harvests the honey.
c. He checks the colony and sees if the queen is present.
d. A beekeeper has many different things to do all year round.
ANSWER KEY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
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20. d
21. d

DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
Second Grade Articulation
I.

Instructions: Read the following information and answer the questions writing the correct letter
in the parentheses.
This is Luc Matisse
and he lives in
Montpellier in France.
He is 12 years old. He
is a student in a
secondary school. He
likes skating and he
loves
reading
superman
comic
books. He is a
vegetarian and he
doesnt like meat.

1. Does Luc like skating?

a. Yes, he doesnt.
b. Yes, he does.
c. Yes, he is.
d. Yes, I am.

Their
names
are
Lucie and Martine
Gillard. They live in
Martinique, and Island
in the Caribbean Sea.
Lucie is 16 years old
and Martine is 16.
They are sisters and
they love Mexican
Food. Quesadillas are
their favorite. They
love reading, but they
dont
like
doing
sports.

Her name is Yuriko

Kurosawa and shes
from Japan. She is a
High School student
and she likes studying
very much. She is 15
years
old.
She
doesnt like soccer or
basketball, but she
likes baseball. She
loves watching TV,
specially the series
Friends.

2. Luc Matisse __________ skating and ______________ reading superman comic books.
a. likes hate
b. loves loves
c. likes loves
d. likes likes
3. The following words refer to colors, EXCEPT:
a. blue.
b. brown.
c. red.
d. dress.
4. The following words refer to clothes, EXCEPT:
a. shirt.
b. skirt.
c. earrings.
d. blouse.
5. In this picture, there __________ a big house.
a. am
b. are
c. is
d. do
6. ALICE: That green shirt is very nice.
FRED: Yes, and I like ________ shoes too.
a. this
b. those
c. that
d. It
7. Which of the following icons, indicates I like?
a.
b.
c.
d.
8. The following words refer to sports, except.
a. Soccer
b. Basketball
c. Cleaning
d. Boxing
9. Which of the following words is not a verb?
a. Box
b. Watching
c. Playing
d. Reading
10. Which of the following expressions is used to ask for preferences?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Do you like pizza?

Do you work hard?
Do you get up early?
Do you read?

II. Instructions: Read the following paragraph and answer the questions writing the correct letter
in the parentheses.
RACHELS LIFE
I get up at 8 oclock. I do aerobics from 8 to 9. I take a shower at 9:15. I get dressed. I hate to make my
bed but I have to make it. I have breakfast at 10 oclock. I love pancakes for breakfast. I do my
homework at 11 oclock. I like to Help my mother with the housework at noon. I have lunch at 1
oclock. I go to school from 2 to 8. When I come back from school, I have dinner and I sometimes
watch TV. I usually read before I go to bed. I never sleep late. I hate to get up early. I always swim on
Saturday mornings. I often go to parties on Saturday night. Im a good dancer. On Sundays I visit my
grandparents. I love them very much.
11. At what time does Rachel get up?
a. At nine.
b. At eight
c. At ten
d. At seven
12. Does she make her bed?
a. No, she doesnt.
b. Yes, she dont.
c. Yes, he does.
d. Yes, she does.
13. What does she love for breakfast?
a. She loves oranges.
b. She loves pancakes.
c. She love chicken.
d. She loves tacos.
14. At what time does she do homework?
a. At eleven oclock.
b. At ten oclock.
c. At noon.
d. At midnight.
ANSWER KEY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

b
c
d
c
c
b
d
c
a
a

11.
12.
13.
14.

b
d
b
a

DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
Third Grade Articulation
I.

Underline the correct option.

1. What is Maria like?

a. She is tall.
b. She likes ice cream.
c. She is polite.
2. What do you look like?
a. I am intelligent.
b. I am a boy.

c.

I am short.

3. What does your dad like?

a. He is medium height.
b. He looks good.
c. He likes baseball.
II. Underline the correct answer.
4. Im not feeling well today. (Suggestion)
a. Do you want me to take you to the hospital?
b. Whats the matter with you?
c. You should go to the doctor.
5. I got a terrible cold. (offer)
a. Try drinking a glass of water.
b. Shall I bring you a hot cup of tea?
c. You shouldnt go outside
6. My mom has had a toothache for three days! (Advice)
a. She should go to the dentist.
b. Does she eat candy every day?
c. Shall I call the doctor for her?
III. Read and choose the correct option.
The Smith family has three sons: Tom, Fred and Anthony. Tom is 12 years old, Anthony is 6
and Fred is 9. The three kids are taking Spanish classes. Freds average this term was 8,
Toms was 10 and Anthonys was 7.
7. Tom is the ________ student.
a. best
b. good
c. better
8. Anthony is _________than Fred and Tom.
a. younger
b. young
c. youngest
9. Who is the most intelligent?
a. Fred
b. Tom
c. Anthony

IV. Look at the picture and underline the correct option.

10. The clock is _________ the wall.

a. in
b. on
c. at
11. The chair is _________ the table.
a. between
b. beside
c. behind
12. The flower pot is __________ the lamp.
a. under
b. in front of
c. beside
V. Choose the correct form of the verb.
13. Last year I (go) __________to Houston TX on holiday.
a. goed
b. went
c. goes
14. In the morning we (walk) ________in the streets of Houston.
a. walk
b. walks
c. walked
15. The weather (be) ____________ fantastic yesterday!
a. was
b. is
c. be
16. Where did you (spend) ___________ your last holiday?
a. spend
b. spent
c. spended
VI. Choose the correct word to complete
17. ________ elephants have long ears? Yes they ______
a. Does/does
b. Do/do
c. Does/do
18. _________ a kitchen in your house? Yes ___________
a. Are there/there are
b. There are/is there
c. Is there/there is
19. _________ you visit the zoo in your last holiday? No I _________
a. Did/didnt
b. Were/ wasnt

c.

Can/cant

20. _______ students are there in the classroom? There are _________
a. How much/ how many
b. How many/ many
c. Many/much
ANSWER KEY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

C
C
C
A
B
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
C
A
B
B
C
A
b