Form AS1 Cayambanan National High School

Third Quarter Examination

English 10
ANSWER KEY

26. c 1. c
27. a 2. a
28. d 3. d
29. c 4. a
30. b 5. c
31. a 6. d
32. b 7. c
33. c 8. b
34. a 9. c
35. d 10. d
36. b 11. b
37. d 12. c
38. d 13. b
39. c 14. c
40. b 15. d
41. b 16. a
42. d 17. b
43. a 18. b
44. a 19. b
45. c 20. b
46. a 21. b
47. b 22. b
48. c 23. c
49. d 24. c
50. a 25. d

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MIREYLL ANNE C. TARAPE ARSENIA T. MANUEL

Teacher I Principal II
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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE URDANETA CITY
CAYAMBANAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION

ENGLISH 10

SCORE
NAME: GRADE & SECTION:
I. PRONOUNS.
I.A. CORRECT USE OF PRONOUNS (personal pronouns). Replace the underlined words with the correct pronouns.
1. The carpenters over the church have repaired the roof.
a. she b. her c. they d. his

2. The brave policeman returned the lost tape.

a. he b. she c. we d. it

3. The chicken pecked the corn kernels on the ground.

a. he b. she c. we d. it

4. The boy knows the woman with green hair

a. them b. us c. her d. him

5. Nobody realized that the comment was for me and the other teachers.
a. them b. us c. her d. him

I.B. CORRECT USE OF PRONOUNS (indefinite, relative, interrogative and demonstrative). Replace the underlined
words with the correct pronouns.

6. The paper he crumpled had the secret recipe.

a. that b. whom c. where d. when

7. The child does not know he was being punished.

a. which b. why c. how d. who

8. does the crow build its nest?

a. that b. whom c. where d. what

9. The teacher could not tolerate of the students’ excuse for failing to cooperate.
a. most b. every c. someone d. nobody

10. Dolores left clues of her whereabouts for people who live near the graveyard.
a. that b. these c. this d. those

11. did they left us all alone here?

a. which b. why c. how d. who

12. Excuse me, may I ask will the band arrive for the parade?
a. that b. whom c. which d. when

II. TONE, MOOD, TECHNIQUE, AND PURPOSE OF THE AUTHOR. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
II.A. Determine the TECHNIQUE/PURPOSE of the author for the ff. texts:
13. If people could only stop to think about their choices, they may realize that their personal conveniences contribute to
the pollution that gradually destroys the Earth. Next time you are considering to burn or throw away your waste on
rivers because it an easier way to dispose it, try to answer this question: What kind of world would you like your children
and grandchildren to live in?
a. argumentative b. expository c. informative d. persuasive
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14. In a survey conducted by the CNHS students, they found out that 15 out of 35 residents willingly segregate their
wastes disposal. Most of those who do not like waste segregation commented that it is troublesome.
a. argumentative b. expository c. informative d. persuasive

15. There are reasons why false information is easily disseminated. One is that most people who view and repost “news”
do not take the time to verify the information being presented to them. Some websites that post articles are not official
news websites but are actually blogs by individuals who chose to write in a similar way as a news articles. They may or
may not have the intention to mislead the readers. Another reason is that social networking sites are readily accessible
that few clicks will instantly make the false information accessible and shareable to other users.
a. argumentative b. expository c. informative d. persuasive

II.B. Determine the MOOD that the author has set for the ff. texts:
16. When the group of teenagers stepped inside the house, they could not hide their grin and started to decorate the
house for Halloween. After that, they went to the kitchen and playfully prepared different treats which consist of jelly
beans, gummy worms, caramel apples and many more with so much joy and anticipation.
a. fearful b. excited c. humorous d. angry

17. After the taping of the movie, the chaos in the rainforest was unbelievable. There were piles of plastics, styrofoam,
paper, and other disposable materials used for food. Most of the plants and other small trees were destroyed or taken
home. Some animals were rotting on the ground, including frogs and deers with limbs missing.
a. fearful b. excited c. humorous d. angry

18. A person who appears to be a clown found his way on Jeannie’s doorstep. She could tell by its silhouette which was
illuminated by the moonlight. Because the electricity went out a minute ago, the living room was pitch black, so she had
to point her flashlight his direction. He had grin painted on his face which stretched from the left to the right ear. The
teeth that was painted resembled that of a shark. When he grinned, it revealed his rotting teeth and bloody gums. The
worst revelation was that it was her boyfriend.
a. fearful b. excited c. humorous d. angry

II.C. Determine the TONE that the author created for the ff. texts:
19. Life is wonderful. It is filled with surprises. No wonder most people have many reasons to live. Some are suddenly
terminated from their jobs, some are informed by a doctor that they have only few months to live, some go home to
find another person being intimate with their husbands/wives, some just leave this world without any warning.
a. sarcastic b. formal/serious c. regretful d. happy

20. If only I did not write the letter to say goodbye. If only I did not let my body hang on the tree in our backyard. If only I
could be stronger to fight this feeling of hopelessness and defeat.
a. sarcastic b. formal/serious c. regretful d. happy

III. USE OF QUOTATION MARKS. Choose the letter of the sentence which demonstrates the correct use of quotation
marks.

21. a. Jack read the sign on the wall. It says “No solicitors allowed inside”.
b. “Jack read the sign on the wall.” It says No solicitors allowed inside.
c. Jack read the “sign on the wall”. It says No solicitors allowed inside.
d. Jack read the sign on the wall. “It says No solicitors allowed inside”.

22. a. I have no intention to ruin your wedding. “The visitor said angrily.”
b. “I have no intention to ruin your wedding.” The visitor said angrily.
c. I have “no intention to ruin your wedding.” The visitor said angrily.
d. I have no intention to ruin your wedding. The visitor said “angrily.”

23. a. Down with the “Union!” The rebel shouted out of frustration
b. Down with the Union! The rebel “shouted out of frustration”
c. “Down with the Union!” The rebel shouted out of frustration.
d. Down with the Union! “The rebel shouted out of frustration.”

24. a. Mary said to a “stranger the other day,” Today is not my birthday.
b. “Mary said to a stranger the other day, Today is not my birthday.”
c. “Mary said to a stranger the other day,” Today is not my birthday.
d. Mary said to a stranger the other day, “Today is not my birthday.”
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25. a. We read a sign which Silvia hanged outside her door, “Lion’s Den.”
b. “We read a sign” which Silvia hanged outside her door, Lion’s Den.
c. We read a sign which “Silvia hanged outside her door”, Lion’s Den.
d. We read a sign which “Silvia hanged outside her door, Lion’s Den.”

IV. COHESION AND COHERENCE. Choose the letter which corresponds to the most appropriate cohesive device to be
used.
IV.A. Transitional devices
26. Homer’s fingers went up to _________ left cheek when he sensed a drop of warm liquid.
a. if b. however c. his d. when
27. she could take a step back, the killer has already seen her.
a. before b. after c. during d. while
28. The water is boiling, the chef is still chopping the ingredients.
a. before b. after c. during d. while
IV.B. Parallelism
29. a. The movie was funny and entertaining. c. The movie made us laugh and entertaining.
b. The movie was funny and entertained us. d. The movie was funnying and entertaining.
30. a. To meet new people and seeing new places is his goal. c. To meet new people and to see new places is his
goal. b. Meeting new people and to see new places is his goal. d. To meeting and to seeing new places is his goal.
31. a. They need information on the person they need to talk to and where to find the office.
b. They need information on who to talk to and the place to find the office.
c. They need information about the person they have to talk to and where to go.
d. They need information on who to talk to and where to find the office.
32. a. They need someone who is full of grace, creative and serious.
b. They need someone who is graceful, has a wide imagination and does her work seriously.
c. They need someone who is graceful, creative and serious.
d. They need someone who is full of grace, artistic and works with seriousness.
IV.B. Synonym (of the underlined word.)
33. weeds between the vegetables that are planted can be vexing.
a. pretty b. annoying c. lively d. colorful
34. Late comers are never rewarded for being .
a. early b. honest c. tardy d. generous
35. Darla’s ingenuity helped her save money. Her has also served as a good example to her colleagues.
a. pride b. materialism c. excellence d. resourcefulness
V. STRUCTURES OF MODIFICATION. Choose the letter which corresponds with the structure of modification used for the
following phrases.
V.A. Adjective as Head (_________ as adjective modifier).
36. bright red a. qualifier b. adjective c. adverb d. noun
37. unbelievably slow a. qualifier b. adjective c. adverb d. noun
38. very difficult a. adjective b. qualifier c. prepositional phrase d. participle
39. painful to the ears a. adjective b. qualifier c. prepositional phrase d. participle
40. freezing cold a. adjective b. qualifier c. prepositional phrase d. participle
41. disturbingly honest a. adverb b. noun c. participle d. prepositional phrase
42. ocean blue a. adverb b. noun c. participle d. prepositional phrase
43. moss green a. adverb b. noun c. participle d. prepositional phrase

V.A. Adverb as Head (_________ as adverb modifier).

44. frequently under a. qualifier b. adverb c. noun d. prepositional phrase
45. closely behind a. qualifier b. adverb c. noun d. prepositional phrase
46. quite reassuringly a. qualifier b. adverb c. noun d. prepositional phrase
47. often outside a. qualifier b. adverb c. noun d. prepositional phrase
48. a yard away a. qualifier b. adverb c. noun d. prepositional phrase
49. a feet near a. qualifier b. adverb c. noun d. prepositional phrase
50. away for a month a. qualifier b. adverb c. noun d. prepositional phrase

Prepared by: Approved:

MIREYLL ANNE C. TARAPE ARSENIA T. MANUEL

Teacher I Principal II