MABUHAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MABUHAY DISTRICT

PERIODIC TEST IN ENGLISH 10

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
Q2 ENGLISH X

ITEM PLACEMENT
ITEM
EASY AVERAGE DIFFICULT NO. OF
COMPETENCY CODE PLACE ITEMS
MENT REMEMBER/ UNDERSTAND/ APPLY/ ANALYZE/ EVALUATE/ CREATE/

KNOWLEDGE COMPREHENSION APPLICATION ANALYSIS SYNTHESIZE EVALUATION

Observe the language of

EN10G
research, campaigns, and 1-5 1,2,3,5 4
-IVa-32
advocacies
Identify key structural
elements, e.g.: • Exposition
- Statement of position, •
Arguments, • Restatement
of Positions and language
features of an
argumentative text, e.g.: •
modal verbs: should, must,
might, and modal adverbs:
usually, probably, etc.; • 6-11 6,7,8,9 10,11
attitudes expressed
through evaluative
language; • conjunctions or
connectives to link ideas:
because, therefore, on the
other hand, etc.; •
declarative statements; •
rhetorical questions;
passive voice
Formulate a statement of
12-16 12-16
opinion or assertion
EN10W
Formulate claims of fact,
C-IIb- 17-21 17-21
policy, and value
13.2
Write an exposition or
discussion on a familiar 22,23,
issue to include key 22-31 25-31
structural elements and 24
language features
Deliver a prepared or
impromptu talk on an issue
32-41 32-41
employing the techniques
in public speaking
Compose texts which
include multimodal 42-50 42-50
elements
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PERIODIC TEST IN ENGLISH 10

Name: _________________________________________ Grade and Sec: ______ Score: _________

Directions: Read carefully and choose the correct answer.

1. All are examples of operational definition of COVID – 19 Pandemic except:

a. The symptoms of COVID – 19. c. A disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus
b. Effect of COVID – 19 to the lives of Filipino. d. The relation of COVID – 19 to the economic crisis.
2. It is a kind of research which focuses on the numerical data.
a. empirical b. qualitative c. quantitative d. probabilistic
3. What are the two terms of research that refers to the span of time?
a. qualitative & quantitative c. dependent variable & independent variable
b. null hypotheses & alternative hypotheses d. cross – sectional study & longitudinal study
4. What campaign does this photo suggests?

a. Do not go to the hospitals c. Ways to combat COVID -19 virus.

b. Stay healthy, eat healthy foods. d. Be positive all the time to beat the virus.

5. All are part of campaign activities EXCEPT

a. Facebook b. Press release c. Issue briefing d. awareness raising
6. What is a claim?
a. the counterargument c. the main idea of an essay
b. your views on a topic d. the sentence that gets the reader’s attention
7. What is an argument?
a. A claim that tells a story. c. A claim that has logic and facts.
b. A claim that has feelings in it. d. A claim that give you advice and tips.
8. There are 3 parts of an argumentative essay. Which choice contains all of them?
a. Thesis, Lead, Hook c. Introduction, Body, Conclusion
b. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal d. Lead, Counterargument, Conclusion
9. Ralph has just finished writing his argumentative essay. Which of the following must he do next with
his
essay? a. proofread b. turn it in c. add a title page d. add more citations
10. Iza includes this statement in her essay: I believe that college students should control all of their own
 finances because they possess the intellectual capability and emotional maturity to do so. This is
Iza’s
statement. a. reason b. position c. evidence d. counterargument
11. Jared believes that the minimum wage should be higher. In his argumentative essay, he addresses
the view of opponents who claim that a higher wage will cause companies to hire fewer workers with
this statement: Though some think that a higher minimum wage will cut down on company hiring, a
2016 study of retail stores in Canada has shown otherwise, demonstrating hiring levels that
remained
the same in the wake of rising wages. In this instance, Jared is using what is known as a/an______.
a. reason b. position c. evidence d. counterargument
12. This clarifies that it’s your opinion being expressed.
a. reasons b. conclusion c. introduction d. opening phrase
13. The following are definitions of an assertion EXCEPT one.
a. Assertion is a statement investing someone’s strong belief.
b. Assertion is a stylistic approach involving a strong declaration.
c. Assertion is usually a personal perspective based on experiences.
d. Assertion is a technique involving a forceful or confident statement regarding a fact.
14. This is a type of assertion that conveys sympathy to someone.
a. basic b. emphatic c. language d. escalating
15. It is an assertion that is useful for expressing negative feelings.
a. basic b. emphatic c. language d. escalating
16. It is a simple and straightforward statement for expressing feelings and opinions.
a. basic b. emphatic c. language d. escalating
17. Where is the best place to introduce the claim?
a. in the last paragraph c. at the end of the first paragraph
b. in the second paragraph d. at the end of the last paragraph
18. The claim is where the writer will_________
a. show how smart he/she is. c. will tear down an opposing view
b. will answer an opposing view. d. show what he/she is trying to prove.
19. An opposing view or claim is a statement that shows______
a. what the writer will try to prove. c. what someone will argue for claim.
b. what the reader should believe. d. what someone would argue against the claim.
20. The purpose of the conclusion is to__________
a. give evidence and details. c. restate the argument and the reasons.
b. give new information. d. restate the attention getter and background.
21. Where would you find evidence and details?
a. conclusion b. introduction c. body of the paragraph d. before the last paragraph
22. Tyler overslept and missed his bus. He looked at his alarm clock and it read 8:45 A.M. He was more
than 30 minutes late for school. He casually walked to the kitchen and poured himself some cereal.
What can be inferred about Tyler?
a. He is nervous about being tardy. c. He could care less that he's late.
b. He is in a huge rush to make it to school. d. He is hungry.
23. Amanda needed to finish her science project by the 5th of March. She had everything she needed
except her typed report. She knew that her typed report was worth 50% of her grade. She was going
to fail. What explicit information can you pull from this story?
a. Amanda is lazy. c. Amanda already has a high enough grade in science.
b. Amanda ran out of time. d. Amanda didn't do the typed report.
24. Since it was getting late, the band decided to go home and get some rest. The lead singer decided
he
wanted to stay a little longer and practice some of the new songs. What can be a piece of implicit
information in this story?
a. The band needed rest. c. It was getting late.
b. The lead singer has great dedication. d. The band has some new songs.
25. In culinary arts, what does chicken mean?
a. meat b. a bird c. a group of birds d. a plural form for a kind of bird
26. Why do different fields use technical definitions?
a. to overcoat terms c. to provide comprehensive definitions of terms
b. to make a document more formal d. to thicken the document
27. What definition refers to a definition of term that explains the process or procedure by which it is
going
to be measured or how it is used in your paper?
a. technical definition b. existential definition c. operational definition d. genus definition
28. When should a definition be used in technical writing?
a. to give all possible meanings for various technical terms
b. to explain the meaning of a word as it relates to the subject being discussed
c. to provide examples of how a term is used in the workplace
d. to answer any questions the reader might have about a subject
29. Why is it important to engage in expository writing?
a. share expertise with others and develop self-confidence and self-esteem.
b. develop an understanding of a topic of study.
c. enhance vocabulary, visual literacy, and the use of technology.
d. all of the above
30. Which of the following is not a purpose of expository writing?
a. tell a story b. explain c. describe d. instruct
31. All of the following are useful skills for writing an expository piece, EXCEPT:
a. The writer provides supporting details.
b. The writer includes engaging dialogue between characters.
c. The writer organizes the body of the text.
d. The writer crafts clear main ideas.
32. What is a major characteristic of an impromptu speech?
a. It is unplanned. c. It takes many hours to write.
b. It requires a lot of research. d. It is rehearsed over several days.
33. Define: Extemporaneous Speaking
a. Writing an informative speech
b. Delivering a speech with advance preparation
c. Delivering a speech without advance preparation
d. None of the above
34. What kind of topics are important for speech?
a. Any kind of topics
b. Topics that you only find interesting
c. Topics that matter to your listeners as well as to yourself
d. All of the above mentioned.
35. What does a successful speech require?
a. To write about skills and hobbies in which you are expert with
 b. Knowledge of both sources and the types of supporting material that speech makers typically use
c. To talk about a subject with which you have had some personal experience
d. None of the above

36. Which is NOT a component of a eulogy?

a. provides a brief background of the departed
b. provides a brief background of the guest speaker
c. includes anecdotes and memories together with the departed
d. briefly introduces oneself and your relationship of the departed
37. It is the act of presenting or delivering a speech without using notes.
a. Memorized Speech c. Manuscript Speech
b. Impromptu Speech d. Extemporaneous Speech
38. This involves reading a speech verbatim. It is typically used when there is a time constraint or the
speech will be telecast, so a copy of the speech is essential.
a. Memorized Speech c. Manuscript Speech
b. Impromptu Speech d. Extemporaneous Speech
39. It is previously planned but delivered with the assistance of few or no notes or cue cards containing
the outline of the speech.
a. Memorized Speech c. Manuscript Speech
b. Impromptu Speech d. Extemporaneous Speech
40. Which is NOT a collective level issue?
a. Poverty b. Homelessness c. Teenage Pregnancy d. Underage Drinking
41. Which is an individual level issue?
a. Smoking b. Terrorism c. Censorship d. Social Security
42. This type includes your posture, bearing, stance, and the subtle movements you make.
a. facial expressions c. eye contact
b. body movement and posture d. touch ______
43. King George VI Radio Address 1939 is an example of
a. gestural b. spatial c. linguistics d. audio ______
44. Since the visual sense is dominant for most people, _________ is an especially important type of
nonverbal communication.
a. facial expressions b. body movement and posture c. eye contact d. touch
45. A recorded public speech that was delivered orally to a live audience is an example of what
mode of communication?
a. gestural b. spatial c. linguistics d. audio (aural)
46. It was a hair-raising place. What genre is this text?
a. horror film b. photojournalism c. romantic comedy d. fashion photography
47. The lion roared as it chased its prey. In this text roared is used to _____?
a. to create great visuals for the reader. c. to create facial features.
b. to add emotion to the characters. d. to create sound effects for the reader.
48. What are the benefits of info graphic?
a. It breaks down information into smaller chunks. c. It makes information easier to understand.
b. It’s easier to read. d. All these answers are correct.
49. How do people interact with texts?
a. read and speak b. listen and view c. compose d. both a and b ______
50. Why Aural (audio) is important in a multimodal text?
a. It creates a dynamic learning experience to the leaners.
b. It develops the thoughts, memories, feelings, and emotions of the learners.
c. It breaks the silence.
d. Both a and b

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