Midterm Examination: Teaching English in The Elementary Grades (Language Arts)

Silay Institute, Incorporated
Silay City, Negros Occidental

College of Education, Arts, and Sciences
Bachelor of Elementary Education
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Teaching English in the Elementary Grades (Language Arts)
A.Y. 2020-2021, 1st Semester
Name: ______________________Year & Section: _____________Date: ________ Score:_____

General Instructions: This is a 30-item multiple choice test. Read each question carefully
and always select the best possible answer. Answer the test in 90 minutes. Winners don’t
cheat; be a winner.
I. Read and answer each item carefully. Choose the letter that corresponds to the
correct answer. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.
1. After showing a video to her class, what shall Teacher Amy do next?
A) Ask questions and give students the opportunity to respond personally,critically and creatively
to visual texts.
B) Prepare students to watch the next set of videos to widen their knowledge of the particular
topic.
C) Tell students to create their own version of the video they watched to apply their
understanding.
2. At a young age, Nathan can already pronounce, define and use highfalutin words that most
adults can. What reading component did he develop early on?
A) comprehension
B) fluency
C) vocabulary
D) phonemic awareness
3. If a student does not understand something while listening, what shall a teacher advice him/her
to do?
A) Just ignore the information.
B) Select only some parts of the text to listen to.
C) Use a dictionary or ask someone for assistance.
4. In viewing films, analyzing colors is very important. The following are questions we can ask
in color analysis, EXCEPT:
A) Why do you think certain colors are used?
B) What mood do you think the colors create?
C) What colors did not appear in the film?
5. James was told to trace the letters of his name continuosly. At what type of writing
performance is he currently on?
A) Imitative
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B) Intensive
C) Responsive
6. Marcus wants to listen in order to understand the main idea of a text. What type of listening
she he use?
A) Listening for Gist
B) Listening for specific information
C) Listening for Detailed Understanding
7. Mr.Garcia wants to develop his students’ ability to read with speed, accuracy and expression.
What reading component should he focus on?
A) comprehension
B) fluency
C) vocabulary
D) phonemic awareness
8. Ms. Viv wants to help her students in searching quickly for the specific information they need.
What reading technique shall she teach them?
A) Scanning
B) Skimming
C) Intensive reading
D) Extensive reading
9. Nonverbal communication plays an important role in effective communication. Which of the
following is not a form of nonverbal commuication?
A) facial experession
B) voice tone
C) written letter
10. Shana wants to incorporate variety on her speech. What is the best thing she can do to
achieve this?
A) Use different speaking styles to make the speech colorful and interesting.
B) Make sure that she delivers every line clearly to ensure audience's understanding.
C) Maintain a well-modulated voice.
11. Story books, novels, poetry, and comics are usually written for certain what purpose?
A) for academic writing
B) for personal enjoyment
C) for developing self-image
12. Teacher Al wants to improve his students extensive writing performace. What writing activity
shall he give them?
A) Writing letters, words, punctuation, and very brief sentences
B) Producing appropriate vocabulary within a context and correct grammatical features up to the
length of a sentence.
C) Writing an essay about a certain topic that is of interest to them.
13. Teacher Jean wants her students to have high retention level. What is the best listening input
can she use?
A) Lecture
B) Discussion
C) Practice Doing
14. The following are activities students can perform in the Pre-writing stage, EXCEPT:
A) taking notes
B) brainstorming
C) grammar checking
15. The following are necessary for vocal production, EXCEPT:
A) lungs
B) teeth
C) retina
16. The following statements describe reading, EXCEPT:
A) It is a cornerstone for a child’s success in school and throughout his life.
B) Reading is the process of constructing meaning from the environment.
C) Reading is a complex process that requires a great deal of active participation on the part of
the reader.
D) Without the ability to read well, opportunities for personal fulfilment and eventually
assurance of job success will inevitably be lost.
17. This language skill refers to perceiving, examining, interpreting, and constructing meaning
from visual images.
A) Reading
B) Listening
C) Viewing
18. To be fully understood by listeners, what element of vocal production should a speaker
improve?
A) clarity
B) volume
C) variety
19. What does the 3S's Framework stand for?
A) Story, Setting,and Sound
B) Sequence, Setting, and Sound
C) Stage, Story, and Setting
20. What is the best way a teacher can do to help students picture or form an image of the text
they are reading from scratch?
A) Ask students to watch videos at home.
B) Show pictures or videos in class and provide necessary information.
C) Allow the students to use their creativity and imagine on their own.
D) Describe particular concepts vividly through words appropriate for their level.
21. What is the correct sequence of the writing process?
A) Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, and Proofreading
B) Prewriting,Revising,Drafting, and Proofreading
C) Prewriting,Drafting,Proofreading, and Revising
22. What refers to the process of looking at a series of written symbols and getting meaning from
them?
A) comprehension
B) reading
C) writing
23. What strategy is listener based and taps into background knowledge of the topic, the situation
or context, the type of text, and the language?
A) Top-down strategy
B) Bottom-up strategy
C) None of the above
24. Which of the following is NOT a language macro skill?
A) Listening
B) Thinking
C) Reading
25. Which of the following is not considered as a visual image?
A) print materials
B) photographs
C) symbols
26. Which of the following is not true about writing?
A) Written expression can be as vivid as a work of art.
B) Writing evolves from the first simple sentences to elaborate stories and essays.
C) Unlike reading, writing does not have a vital role in molding students' academic performance.
27. Which of the following shoud be avoided in the Pre-listening stage?
A) Think about the topic of the text you are going to listen to.
B) Make your mind busy thinking about the recent texts you listened to.
C) Relax and make yourself ready to pay attention to the listening text.
29. Which of the following statements is not true about speaking?
A) Speaking is the delivery of language through the mouth.
B) Choosing our words when speaking doesn't necessarily matter.
C) To speak, we create sounds using many parts of our body.
30. Who among the following is a critical viewer?
A) Jaime, who immediately shares the news he sees on social media.
B) AC, who happily buys products advertised by celebrities.
C) El, who evaluates the veracity of fun fact videos she is watching.
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