PHIL IRI - GRADE 3

THE CAPS AND THE KITTENS

Dan and Pepe will play.

“But the sun is hot,” says Pepe.
“Let us get our caps,” says Dan.
“My cap is not on my bed,” says Pepe.
“My cap is not in my bag,” says Dan.
“Look boys! Our cat has kittens,” says Mama.
“ Mik-mik has four kittens!” says Dan.
“Yay! The kittens nap in our caps!”
Questions

1. Why did Dan and Pepe need their caps?

a. The sun is hot.
b. They will play with their caps.
c. They will give the caps to the kittens.

2. What did Mama want them to look at?

a. the bag b. the bed c. the kittens

3. Who is Mik-mik?
a. the pet cat b. the fat kitten c. the big dog

4. What did the kittens use the caps for?

a. for playing
b. for sleeping on
c. for keeping them free from the hot sun

5. What did the boys feel when they saw the kittens?
a. Sad b. mad c. happy

6. What do you think will the boys do after?

a. The boys will send the kittens away.
b. The boys will take the caps from the kittens.
c. The boys will let the kittens sleep on their caps.

PHIL IRI - GRADE 4

 CAT AND MOUSE

A mouse and a cat lived in an old house. The mouse stayed in a hole while the cat slept
under the table.
One night, the mouse got out of its hole. “Mmm, Cheese!” it thought, as it went up the
table. As it started nibbling the cheese, a fork fell. It woke the cat up so it ran up the table.
But the mouse was too fast for the cat. It quickly dashed to its hole. Safe at last!

Questions

1. Where did the cat and the mouse live?

a. in a big hole b. in an old house c. under the dining table

2. Why did the mouse get out of its hole?

a. to find a mate
b. to look for food
c. to play with the cat

3. Why did the cat wake up?

a. It smelled the food.
b. The mouse asked it to play.
c. It heard the noise made by the fork.

4. In order to catch the mouse, what could the cat do next time?
a. run faster
b. sleep later
c. stay alert for loud sounds
5. Which happened last in the story?
a. The mouse smelled the food on the table.
b. The cat woke up and chased the mouse.
c. The mouse ran to its hole.

6. Why was the mouse thankful at the end of the story?

a. It was able to get away from the cat.
b. It ate bread and cheese.
c. It saw the cat.

PHIL IRI - GRADE 5

THE GREAT RUNNER

 Atalanta is a lovely princess and a great runner. One day, her father told her, “It’s time
you get married.” “I will marry a man who will beat me in a race,” replied Atalanta. Many young
men tried their luck. But they all lost. Hippomenes asked the goddess of love for help.
“Here are three golden apples,” she said. “During the race, throw one apple in front of
Atalanta. She will stop to pick it up. That should slow her down.”
Hippomenes heeded her advice and won the race. Thus, Atalanta became his wife.

Questions

1. Which sentence says something about Atalanta?

a. She did not want to get married.
b. She was an obedient daughter.
c. She was a great runner.
d. She loved Hippomenes.

2. What kind of man would she marry?

a. a kind prince b. a clever ruler c. a great runner d. a handsome
man

3. Hippomenes became Atalanta’s __________________.

a. friend b. enemy c. adviser d. husband

4. Many tried their luck. When one tries his luck, he ___________
a. always wins. c. is sure to win.
b. really wants to win. d. attempts to win.

5. Hippomenes heeded Aphrodite’s advice. The synonym of heeded is

a. followed b. disobeyed c. laughed at d. disregarded

6. Who was Aphrodite?

a. the godmother of Hippomenes
b. the mother of Atalanta
c. the goddess of love
d. the great teacher

7. How did the golden apples help Hippomenes win?

a. They had magic powers.
b. They made Atalanta sleepy.
c. They delayed Atalanta during the race.
d. They gave Hippomenes strength in running.

PHIL IRI - GRADE 5 (Part 2)

Early Start

Mara woke up with a start. “Oh no!” The sun was shining brightly on her
face. She looked at her alarm clock. She was not going to make it to school. She
 hurriedly put on her uniform, gathered her things and dumped them into her
bag. She rushed so that she could be in school before the bell rang. As she was
going out the door, her mother stopped her and asked, “Why are you rushing?
Did you forget? It’s Saturday today!”

Questions:
1. Mara woke up with a start. When a person wakes up with a start, it means that
one
got out of bed ____________________. (Inferential)
a. sad b. happy c. worried d. excited

2. Why does Mara have to rush? (Literal)

a. so she would get to school on time
b. so she would be the first student in school
c. so she would be the fastest runner in school
d. so she could eat breakfast before going to school

3. What did Mara forget? (Inferential)

a. that she did not set her alarm clock early enough for the next day
b. that she did not need to rush because there were no classes today
c. that she cannot anymore eat breakfast if she was rushing to school
d. that she cannot anymore go to school because she was very late

4. How do you think did Mara feel after her mother talked to her? (Inferential)
a. anxious b. nervous c. relieved d. unhappy

5. What did the author intend when she wrote the selection? (Critical)
a. to inform b. to entertain c. to evaluate d. to convince

PHIL IRI - GRADE 5 (Part 1)

Rice for Lunch

Anika washed the rice grains. Then she put them into a pot. She also put in
two cups of water. Finally, she covered the pot and left it on the electric stove.
After twenty minutes, she went to check on the pot. It was not hot. She saw that
the plug was still on the floor. Anika looked at the clock and shook her head. It was
almost lunchtime.

Questions:

1. What did Anika want to do? (Inferential)

a. wash rice b. cook rice c. serve rice d. measure rice

2. Why was she unable to do what she wanted to do? (Inferential)

a. The lid was very hot.
b. The clock was not working.
c. The stove was not plugged.
d. The pot had too much water.

3. Why did Anika look at the clock.? She looked at the clock to see if
_____________________. (Inferential)
a. the clock was still working
b. she still had time to watch TV.
c. the time on the clock was correct
d. the rice will be cooked in time for lunch.

4. What did Anika feel when she saw the clock? (Inferential)
a. glad
b. angry
c. excited
d. worried
5. What should Anika do to finish what she started? (Inferential)
a. She should plug the stove.
b. She should set the alarm clock.
c. She should wash the rice grains again.
d. She should add more water to the pot.

Answer Key -Grade 5 - Early Start

1. )c 2.) a 3.) b 4.) c 5.) b

Answer Key - Grade 5 - Rice for Lunch

1.) b 2.) c 3.) b 4.) d 5.) a

Answer Key - Grade 6 - Chameleons

1. ) a 2.) d 3.) b 4.) d 5.) a 6.) a 7.) b

Answer Key - Grade 6 -The Philippine Eagle

1.) a 2.) b 3.) c 4.)b 5.) a 6.) d 7.) a

Answer Key - Grade 6 -Home to Million Fish

1.) b 2.) b 3.) a 4.)d 5.) ac 6.) a 7.) a

PHIL IRI - GRADE 6 (Part 1)

BEETLES

Beetles can adapt to any kind of environment. They can be found crawling, burrowing, flying,
and swimming on every part of the earth except the ocean. Why do beetles survive well on our
planet? First, they have tough compact bodies. These help them hide, find food, and lay eggs in
places where other insects could never go. Almost all beetles have tough front wings which are
colorful and carry beautiful patterns. These wings also act as suit of armor to protect the
beetles’ transparent hind wings which are used for flying. Beetles have mouth parts designed
for chewing different food. They eat other insects, animal dung, and even cloth. They also feed
on the bark, leaves, flowers, and fruits of any kind of plant. They can even chew around the
stems of poisonous plants to let the deadly sap drain.

Questions

1. In which of these places WON’T you find beetles?

a. in the mountain b. in the plains c. in the sea d. in the hill

2. In the sentence Beetles can adapt to any kind of environment, which is

a synonym of adapt?
a. get used to b. change c. crawl d. eat

3. What pair of words describe the beetles’ front wings?

a. transparent and thick c. tough and colorful
b. wide and thick d. silky and soft

4. What is the use of the beetles’ hind wings?

a. for protecting the front wings c. for covering the body
b. for finding food d. for flying
5. Which of the following states the main idea of this selection?
a. reasons why beetles can survive anywhere
b. places where one can find beetles
c. the compact body of the beetles
d. the food that beetles eat

6. What action of the beetle means making a hole in the ground?

a. burrowing b. swimming c. crawling d. flying

7. The front wings of most beetles ______________.

a. are transparent c. hide the beetles
b. protect the hind wings d. maybe used for swimming

8. If someone says, “You eat like a beetle” it means that _____________.

a. You are a picky eater. c. You can eat anything.
b. You don’t have appetite. d. You eat very little amount of food.

PHIL IRI - GRADE 6 (Part 1)

Chameleons

Chameleons are extraordinary animals. They are one of the few animals that can change
their color. This is their way of hiding themselves. Chameleons that live in trees are often green.
Those that live in desert lands are usually brown. It is also their way of keeping warm. Turning a
darker shade helps them absorb more heat. They also change colors to send messages to other
chameleons. Their bright colors may attract another chameleon or warn enemies.

Questions:

1. What is one unique characteristic of chameleons?______ (Literal)

a. Their color changes. c. They live in trees.
b. They live in deserts. d. They climb trees fast. They send messages to other
animals.

2. What will happen to a chameleon on a cold day? ______(Inferential)

a. It will become invisible. c. It will turn a shade lighter.
b. It will turn white. d. It will turn a shade darker.

3. Changing its color is the chameleon’s way of ______________________. (Literal)

a. showing its special power c. hiding itself from other animals
b. finding its family d. shedding its skin

4. Chameleons are extraordinary animals. Another word for extraordinary

is ________________________. (Inferential)
a. amazing b. not known c. common d. unusual

5. What is the advantage of changing color?_____ (Inferential)

a. It can hide itself.
b. It can kill enemies
c. It can join with other chameleons.
d. It can hold on to the branch as it climbs.

6. The main idea of the selection is _______ (Critical)

 a. why chameleons change colors.
b. how chameleons survive in the wild.
c. where chameleons come from.
d. where chameleons live.

7. The best title for this selection is ________(Critical)

a. How Chameleons Communicate with Other Animals
b. Why Chameleons Change Color
c. The Different Habitats of Chameleons
d. The Enemies of Chameleons

Answer Key - Chameleons

PHIL IRI - GRADE 6 (Part 2)

The Philippine Eagle

The Philippine Eagle has replaced the maya as our national bird. It is one of the three
largest and strongest eagles in the world. But it is in danger of extinction. Hunting and
deforestation have caused the number of Philippine Eagles to dwindle. Scientists have tried to
increase their number by breeding them in captivity. The first eagle to be bred in captivity is
Pag-asa. At 25 years old, Pag-asa is not yet suited to be released to the wild as she has
developed dependency on her human keeper.

1. The Philippine Eagle is in danger of extinction. It means this type of eagle will
eventually ________________.(Inferential)
a. disappear b. increase c. migrate d. starve

2. When birds are bred in captivity, they are _____________.(Inferential)

 a. allowed to freely fly in the wide forest c. cared for in a safe environment
b. caught and sold as pets d. given a diet of bread

3. What is responsible for the decrease in the number of Philippine Eagles?_____ (Inferential)
a. their migration to cooler countries c. their transfer to warmer places
b. the activities of humans d. lack of available food

4. Pag-asa is the name of the first eagle which _____ (Literal)

a. was discovered first in our country. c. was born in captivity.
b. was kept in the wild d. was given as a gift.

5. . What is the problem posed in the selection? (Critical)

The Philippine Eagles _______________________________.
a. are in danger of being gone forever c. are dying because of a disease
b. migrate to other countries d. are not growing fast
6. The purpose for writing the selection is to (Critical)
a. invite researchers to study the Philippine eagle.
b. make the reader proud of the Philippine eagle.
c. warn the hunters not to harm the Philippine eagle.
d. raise an alarm about the possible disappearance of the Philippine Eagle.

7. . A good title for this selection is (Critical)

a. Help Save the Philippine Eagle c. See the Rare Philippine Eagle
b. Breeding the Philippine Eagle d. The Effects of Deforestation
PHIL IRI - GRADE 6 (Part 3)

Home to Millions of Fish

Coral reefs are found in shallow areas of tropical ocean waters. They are like beautiful
underground gardens that grow in salty waters. Millions of fish and sea plants make their home
in the reefs as these provide a safe sanctuary for them. They allow small fish to hide from large
predator fish. But many coral reefs are in trouble. Water pollution is destroying many reefs.
Tourism likewise harms them. If reefs are damaged, we will lose many of our most beautiful fish.

1. Coral reefs are described as underground gardens because ___________. (Inferential)

a. they are full of flowers c. there are many sea plants
b. they have many enormous fish d. there are many types of pebbles

2. Coral reefs provide a safe sanctuary to live for the small fish. A sanctuary is
synonymous to ______________________. (Inferential)
a. water b. shelter c. cage d. cave

3. Which of these bodies of water would have coral reefs? (Inferential)

a. the sea b. the lake c. the river d. the pond

4. Why are the small fish safer in the coral reefs than in the open sea? (Inferential)
a. The water is saltier. c. The waves are not so big.
b. There is no pollution there. d. It is less likely that the big fish will eat them.

5. How is the last paragraph of the selection developed? (Critical)

a. by giving a list of effects
b. by enumerating a series of sequenced events
c. by stating the main topic and giving examples
d. by defining the problem and the possible solution

6. Which cause of the destruction of coral reefs is mentioned in the last

paragraph? (Literal)
a. pollution
b. the presence of big fish
c. the strong wind and big waves
d. the increasing temperature of the ocean