ALS A&E Practice Test 2026-2027 - English - Elementary

This is a 10 - question practice test  for Learning Strand 1 - Communication Skills - Filipino for Elementary Level based on the exam framework of the Bureau of Alternative Education (BAE). Please try to answer the questions before looking the answers and explanation at the end of the post. Good luck on your test. Comment how many correct answers did you get at the comment section.

Question 1: Finding Details

• Ben plays basketball every Saturday morning. Today is Saturday, but it is raining hard. Ben is looking out the window with a sad face.
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  Question 1: Why is Ben sad?
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  (A) He lost his basketball.
  (B) He cannot play outside because of the rain.
  (C) He woke up too late.
  (D) He does not like Saturdays.

Question 2: Identifying the Main Idea 

                Trees give us fresh air to breathe. They give us fruit to eat and wood to build houses. Trees also provide a home for many birds and insects.

• Question 2: What is the paragraph mostly about?
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  (A) How birds build nests.
  (B) Why trees are important.
  (C) Different kinds of fruit.
  (D) How to build a house.

Question 3: Context Clues / Vocabulary

                 The heavy box was too enormous for the small boy to lift by himself. He had to ask his older brother for help.

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  Question 3: What does the word enormous mean?
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• (A) Very small.
  (B) Light.
  (C) Very large.
  (D) Broken.

Question 4: Cause and Effect

                 Liza forgot to bring her umbrella this morning. On her way home from school, a sudden heavy downpour occurred. She arrived home completely soaked.

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  Question 4: What caused Liza to get soaked?
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  (A) She stayed at school too late.
  (B) She forgot her umbrella during the rain.
  (C) She played in the rain with friends.
  (D) She walked home too slowly.

Question 5: Character Traits

                Even though she was tired from working all day, Maria cooked dinner for her sick neighbor and cleaned up his kitchen before leaving.

• Question 5: What kind of person is Maria?
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  (A) Lazy.
  (B) Selfish.
  (C) Kind and helpful.
  (D) Forgetful.

Question 6: Making Inferences

                 The sky grew dark, and a cold wind began to blow. Streetlights turned on early, and people on the sidewalk started rushing into shops.

                    Question 6: What will most likely happen next?

                    (A) The sun will rise.
                    (B) It is going to rain.
                    (C) People will go swimming.
                    (D) It is time for breakfast.

Question 7: Sequence of Events

                First, Mark mixed the flour and sugar. Next, he poured the milk into the bowl. Finally, he placed the tray inside the hot oven.

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• Question 7: What did Mark do right after adding the milk?
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  (A) He ate the cake.
  (B) He mixed flour and sugar.
  (C) He put the tray in the oven.
  (D) He bought the ingredients.

Question 8: Author's Purpose

                 Do not forget to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds using soap and clean water. This simple habit stops the spread of germs and keeps your family safe.

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• Question 8: Why did the author write this?
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  (A) To tell a funny story.
  (B) To persuade readers to wash their hands.
  (C) To explain how soap is made.
  (D) To complain about germs.

Question 9: Fact vs. Opinion

             (1) The Philippines is an archipelago with over 7,000 islands.                                                   (2) Boracay is the most beautiful beach in the entire world.

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  Question 9: Which statement is an opinion?
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  (A) Statement 1
• (B) Statement 2
  (C) Both statements
  (D) Neither statement

Question 10: Summary Selection

                Sari-sari stores are small neighborhood stores in the Philippines. They sell daily needs like soap, snacks, and canned goods in small amounts. They help local communities access goods easily without traveling to big markets.

                    Question 10: What is the best summary of this text?

                    (A) Sari-sari stores sell expensive items.
                    (B) Big markets are better than sari-sari stores.
                    (C) Sari-sari stores provide convenient daily goods to local neighborhoods.

                    (D) Most Filipinos want to open a store. 

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