SAN SIMON HIGH SCHOOL

San Jose, San Simon, Pampanga

SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 10

Name: ______________________________________ Section: _____________________________

I. WEEK 1 – MODULE 1: Distinguishing Technical Terms Used In Research

Identify what term in research is being asked for or referred to in each statement. Choose the correct answer from the
table of terminologies.

Analysis Data Gathering Tools Literature Review Respondents

Bibliography Data Presentation Plagiarism Research Question
Concept Descriptive study Quantitative Sample
Conclusion In-Text Citation Questionnaire Socio Demographic Profile
Data Limitations Research Topic Variables

____________________1. ____________ Research is the process of collecting and analyzing numerical data.
____________________2. A method of organizing, sorting, and scrutinizing data in such a way that a research
question can be answered or meaningful inferences can be drawn.
____________________3. A set of questions used to gather information in a survey.
____________________4. An information that can be words or numbers.
____________________5. It includes age, sex, education, migration, background and ethnicity, religious affiliation,
marital status, household, employment, and income.
____________________6. It involves the use of a variety of different graphical techniques.
____________________7. It is a research design that describes “what is” ( e.g. a survey).
____________________8. It provides the summary of the research.
____________________9. Refers to a mental idea of a phenomenon. These are words or terms that symbolize some
aspects of reality, e.g. love, pain.
____________________10. Refers to the persons who have been invited to participate in a particular study and have
actually taken part in the study.
____________________11. Refers to the unethical practice of using words or ideas of another author/researcher
without proper acknowledgement.
____________________12. The question around which a researcher centers his/ her research.
____________________13. The subject or issue that a researcher is interested in when conducting a research.
____________________14. These are attributes or characteristics that can have more than one value, such as height or
weight. These are qualities or quantities, properties or characteristics of people, things, or situations that change or
vary.
____________________15. These are restrictions in a study that may decrease the credibility and generalizability of
the research findings.
____________________16. These refer to the devices/ instruments used to collect data such as questionnaire or
computer- assisted interviewing system.
____________________17. This is a critical summary or research on a topic of interest, generally prepared to put a
research problem in context or to identify gaps and weaknesses in prior studies so as to justify a new investigation.
____________________18. This is a list of all the sources used in the process of researching.
____________________19. This is a part or subset of population selected to participate in the research study.
____________________20. This refers to the brief form of the reference included in the body of one’s work.

II. WEEK 2 – MODULE 2: Giving Technical and Operational Definitions

Answer the questions honestly by choosing the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on the space
provided before the number.

_____1. What type of definition states or describes exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something?
A. Technical Definition C. Sentence Definition
B. Operational Definition D. Extended Definition
_____2. What is the meaning of operational definition?
A. It follows a set pattern; more complex terms are used.
B. It is defining a term by using more familiar synonym in parenthesis.
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 C. It states or describes exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something.
D. It gives an obvious, precise, and communicable meaning by specifying how the idea is measured and
applied within a particular set of circumstances.
_____3. Which of the following is NOT a guideline for writing technical definitions?
A. Be accurate. Use precise terms.
B. Be objective. Use facts, not opinions.
C. Use your personal experiences in writing the definition.
D. Grade your language. Match the knowledge level of your readers.
_____4. What type of operational definition can be constructed in terms of how the particular object or thing operates?
A. Type A Operational Definition
B. Type B Operational Definition
C. Type C Operational Definition
D. None of the above
_____5. What is the differentiating characteristic used in the given sentence?
“Bus is a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road.”
A. Bus B. Motor C. Vehicle D. Carrying passengers by road

III. WEEK 3 – MODULE 3: Giving Expanded Definitions of Words

Identify whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE. Write your answers on the spaces provided before the number.

__________1. An expanded definition is an explanation and/or illustration of a word, thing, or concept.

__________2. An expanded definition explains the word's etymology or historical roots.
__________3. An expanded definition describes sensory characteristics of something (how it looks, feels, sounds,
tastes, smells).
__________4. An expanded definition indicates how something is used.
__________5. An expanded definition explains what a word is not, provides an example of it, and/or notes similarities
or differences between this term and other words or things.
__________6. More often than not, an expanded definition persuades.
__________7. An expanded definition can also serve a persuasive purpose.
__________8. An expanded definition provides the etymology of a word.
__________9. When you write reports, you may often discover that you need to explain certain basics before you can
discuss the main subject matter.
__________10. An expanded definition attempts to explain a complex term.

IV. WEEK 4 – MODULE 4: Observing Correct Grammar in Making Definitions

A. Answer the questions honestly by choosing the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on the space
provided before the number.

_____1. Research is the systematic investigation ______ studies materials and sources to establish facts and reach new
conclusions.
A. who B. that C. which D. what
_____2. Hypothesis is a statement ______ a research sets out to prove or disprove.
A. who B. which C. whoever D. that
_____3. A questionnaire is a research instrument ______ consists of a set of questions.
A. that B. which C. whoever D. whichever
_____4. Respondents are those individuals ______ have been invited to participate in a particular study and have
taken part in the study.
A. who B. which C. whose D. that
_____5. A citation is a reference of sources _______ you consulted and obtained information from while writing your
research paper.
A. that B. which C. whoever D. whichever
_____6. An opinion is a belief or judgment ______ falls short of absolute conviction, certainty, or positive knowledge.
A. who B. that C. whose D. what
_____7. A literature review is a comprehensive study and interpretation of literature _______ addresses a specific
topic.
A. who B. which C. whose D. what
_____8. Applied Research refers to the study ________ helps solve practical problems using scientific methods.
A. who B. that C. whose D. what

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_____9. Qualitative research is a process _________ focuses on inquiry.
A. who B. that C. whose D. what
_____10. Case study is a research method ____ focuses on the circumstances, dynamics and complexity of a single
case, or a small number of cases.
A. who B. which C. whoever D. whichever

B. Read each statement carefully and write the letter of the portion that has an error on a separate sheet of paper.
Write the letter E for no error.

_____1. Poverty line pertain to the amount of income that it takes to maintain a family at a basic level. No error.
A B C D E
_____2. In social research, population refers to the total group of people that the researcher are studying. No Error.
A B C D E
_____3. Concept refers to any abstract characteristic that can potentially be measured. No Error.
A B C D E
_____4. Organization refer to a large group of individuals that is formally organized
A B C
for the purpose of attaining a goal. No Error
D E
_____5. Conflict theory is a sociological theory that emphasizes the role of power, authority, and manipulation
A B C
in sociocultural change and stability. No Error.
D E

V. WEEK 5 – MODULE 5A & 5B: Composing a Research Report on a Relevant Social Issue
Read the questions below and write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.

_____1. What is the first step in the research process?

A. Choosing the research topic.
B. Selecting the research method.
C. Brainstorming for research techniques.
D. Gathering the needed information and data.
_____2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research title?
A. It should be broad. C. It should be interesting.
B. It should be focused. D. It should be comprehensive.
_____3. A good research topic is manageable. Which of the following best describes this characteristic of a research
topic?
A. The research topic holds the researcher’s interest.
B. The research topic is not too broad or too narrow.
C. The research topic has focused research questions.
D. The research topic enables you to review related literature.
_____4. Which of the following is an example of a focused research topic?
A. Food Safety
B. The Causes and Effects of Pollution
C. Factors Affecting Students’ Low Scores in Math
D. Effects of Environment to the Culture of People
_____5. Which statement below is TRUE when beginning to write a research?
A. It is simple and easy to find information on any topic.
B. No matter what is the topic, good research takes time and effort.
C. If you have a good topic, researching for it will not take a long time.
D. State directly the research objectives to make your purpose clear.
_____6. Why is it important to include background information in a research introduction?
A. It expands your knowledge while reading the research report.
B. It identifies and describes the purpose and significance of your study.
C. It provides the reader with the essential context needed to understand the research problem.
D. It ensures that a specific group of people will benefit from the study.

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_____7. What do you call the written works which is composed of discussions of facts and principles to which the
present study is related?
A. Bibliography C. Related Literature
B. In-text Citation D. Research Questions
_____8. What should be included when writing an in-text citation?
A. Title and Year of Publication
B. Title and Author’s Last Name
C. Author’s Last Name and Publisher
D. Author’s Last Name and Year of Publication
_____9. Which of the following is NOT a quality of a good research question?
A. It is realistic. C. It is attainable.
B. It is general. D. It is brief and concise.
_____10. You wanted to know the relationship between poverty and academic achievement among the Grade 10
students in your school. What could be one of your research questions?
A. Does poverty greatly affect the Grade 10 students?
B. How are Grade 10 students being affected by poverty?
C. What are the results of poverty among Grade 10 students?
D. What is the relationship between poverty and academic achievement among Grade 10 students?
_____11What quantitative method for collecting data involves requesting individuals to answer multiple questions,
and collecting and analysing data?
A. Correlational C. Quasi-experimental
B. Experimental D. Survey
_____12. What research instrument/tool consists of a set of questions to collect information from respondents?
A. Aptitude Test C. Observation Sheet
B. Interview Sheet D. Questionnaire
_____13. Which of the following is not a close-ended question?
A. Do you have pets at home?
B. How many pets do you have at home?
C. Should everyone have a pet at home? Why or why not?
D. Do you enjoy having these pets at home?
_____14. Which of the following is NOT a socio-demographic characteristic?
A. age C. religion
B. personal secret/s D. sex
_____15. Which statistics counts the number of times a variable occurs?
A. Frequency B. Mean C. Percentage D. Standard Deviation
_____16. What part of the research report clearly states the answers to the main research questions?
A. Body C. Introduction
B. Conclusion D. Topic
_____17. What type of research deals with purely numerical data and statistics?
A. Mixed Method C. Qualitative
B. Quantitative D. Qualitative-Quantitative
_____18. What do we call the individuals who have been invited to participate in a particular study and have actually
taken part in the study?
A. Delegates B. Invites C. Locale D. Respondents
_____19. When administering a survey for a qualitative research, what type of question should you use?
A. Close-ended questions C. Probing questions
B. Open-ended questions D. Rhetorical questions
_____20. Which of the following should NOT be considered when presenting quantitative data?
A. All data in the graphs should be discussed in text form.
B. Do not editorialize your discussion.
C. Present your data using graphical representations.
D. The discussion should be logical and easy to follow.

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