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Name: S.Y./Quarter 2019-2020/ 2nd QUARTER
Subject: ENGLISH 10
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Directions: Read the following items carefully. Choose and encircle the letter of your answer.

1. Roland is the main character in the epic poem, “The Song of Roland”. Which of the following details does NOT
describe him?
a. He is strong and courageous. c. He is a great leader.
b. He is loved by King Charlemagne. d. He stands for selfishness and treason.
2. Some times in our life we meet someone who betrays us. In the story “The Song of Roland”, who is the traitor?
a. Count Ganelon b. King Charlemagne c. Marsilion d. Oliver
3. The theme of a work of literature is the insight it gives into life. What is the theme of the epic, “Song of Roland’?
a. betrayal b. brotherhood c. leadership d. unity
4. There was a great lamentation in Cagayan after Typhoon Yolanda devastated the place. Which of the following
phrases does the underlined word mean?
a. a crying out in grief c. to express sorrow
b. distribution of relief goods d. to mourn aloud
5. Everyone was shocked that someone would blaspheme in church. What is the meaning of the underlined word?
a. to crowd together in great numbers c. to drive as if blows of a whip
b. to cry out in grief d. to speak with irreverence
6. Who is the author of “The Divine Comedy”?
a. Dante Alighieri b. Francesco Petrarch c. Giovanni Boccaccio d. Virgil
7. Which of the following is NOT a part of “The Divine Comedy”?
a. Inferno b. Paradiso c. Purgatorio d. Sementerio
8. How many circles does the first part of “The Divine Comedy” have?
a. 6 b. 7 c. 8 d. 9
9. Who is the Father of Italian and European narrative and is one of the Three Crowns of Italian Literature?
a. Dante Alighieri b. Francesco Petrarch c. Giovanni Boccaccio d. Federigo
10. What do you call the collection of tales by Giovanni Boccaccio which is also regarded as a masterpiece of
classical Italian prose?
a. Canzoniere c. The Decameron
b. Federigo’s Falcon d. The Divine Comedy
11. What do you call the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note, sometimes called “accent”?
a. Intonation b. Juncture c. Pitch d. Stress
12. What do you call the property of sound with variation in frequency of vibration?
a. Intonation b. Juncture c. Pitch d. Stress
13. It is the manner in which words come together and a connection is made.
a. Intonation b. Juncture c. Pitch d. Stress
14. According to a group of researchers, what is the most fundamental and oldest form of bias in instructional
materials?
a. Fragmentation and Isolation c. Linguistic Bias
b. Invisibility d. Stereotyping
15. What is the most familiar form of bias which assigns a rigid set of characteristics to all members of a group?
a. Fragmentation and Isolation c. Linguistic Bias
b. Invisibility d. Stereotyping
16. What is the form of bias that can impact race/ethnicity, gender, accents and sexual orientation?
a. Fragmentation and Isolation c. Linguistic Bias
b. Invisibility d. Stereotyping
17. -19. (3 items) Which of the following are affirmative expressions?
a. Certainly d. Pardon me, but…
b. Definitely e. You have a good point, however…
c. I don’t think so… f. I have nothing against it.
20. “Animals have emotions and personalities.” How would you show politeness even though you disagree with the
statement?
a. “I respect you but I don’t agree with you. c. “You’re wrong!”
b. “That is outrageous!” d. “You talk nonsense.”

21. “Do not compare yourself to other for there will always be lesser and greater persons than you are”- Desiderata.
Which of the following would you use to affirm this statement?
a. “I respect you for that, but…” c. “That’s absolutely correct!”
b. “No doubt about it” d. Both A and B

“Then you will have the artesian well here right away,” he said. He ordered the area commander to get pipes and
umps from the armed forces supply depot, and demanded they should be bought to the spot immediately. He asked
the army to bring bulldozer, troops and trainees for labor and also organize the civilians.
22. The text implicitly stated that President Ramon Magsaysay was ___________.
a. a man of action c. a man of principle
b. a man of disguise d. a man of values
23. The statement, “Then you will have the artesian well here right away” as directly stated in the text is a/an
___________.
a. explicit information c. general information
b. firsthand information d. implicit information
24. The coach blew his whistle and told the team to pack it up. Practice was over. Little Michael asked his coach to
please leave the lights in the gym on so he could stay a little longer. He stayed for another two hours practicing his
shooting and dribbling. What information below is a good example of implicit information?
a. Michael is afraid of the dark.
b. Michael wanted to be a doctor.
c. Michael was a dedicated athlete.
d. Michael was scared to go home
25. Wendy was walking home from school when she found a sick bird lying on the ground under a tree. She stopped
and gave the bird a look. She looked up and noticed a nest in the branch above her. She looked forward and
continued walking home. What implicit information can you obtain from this story?
a. Wendy is a selfish person.
b. Wendy is running late for an appointment.
c. Wendy loves animals.
d. Wendy needs to get home before dark.
26. There are times when we are asked to get up and say a few words about a topic we have no intention about.
Which of the following kinds of speeches refers to an unmemorized speech given from notes to an outline?
a. extemporaneous c. impromptu
b. declamation d. oration
27. There are times when we are asked to get up and say a few words about a topic we have no intention about.
What do you call this speech which is applied to a speech given, poem recited, or a song sung without advance
notice or warning?
a. extemporaneous c. impromptu
b. declamation d. oration
28. In delivering speeches, there are tips that you can use the next time you are called to speak. These are the
following except:
a. Decide quickly what your one message will be.
b. Decide on your transitions from one point to the other.
c. Maintain eye contact with the audience.
d. Memorize every word that you will say.
The first reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes crashes. According to NHTSC
between 78 percent (excessive speed) nd 100 perscent (improper passing) of the cases of aggressive driving
resulted in trafc crashes and 96 percent of the drivers cited for “following too closely” or tail gaiting caused crashes
as a result of their aggressive driving. Moreover, “running red light.” “improper passing,” and “overtaking on the
left” topped other categories of aggressive driving in contributing to traffic crashes.
Another reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes injuries. NHTSC states that the
percentages of the injuries caused by aggressive driving are, in amost all categories of aggressive driving, above
100 percent.
Aggressive driving also causes fatalities. “Overtaking on the left appears to be the most important
contributing factor in traffic fatalities as it relates to aggressive driving. “Improper lane change,” “running stop
sign,” and running red light” rank second through four in terms of their contribution to traffic fatalities.
The above evidence shows that aggressive driving causes crash injuries and fatalities. Hence, aggressive
driving should be avoided. Since the opening on the North-South Highway, the number of vehicle miles driven has
increased by 35 percent. More cars and more drivers are also on the road leading to more aggressive driver.
29. What is the best title for the selection?
a. Aggressive Driving Is Cool c. Aggressive Driving Is Phenomenon
b. Aggressive Driving Is Deadly d. Aggressive Driving Should be Avoided
30. What is the first reason why aggressive driving should be avoided?
a. It causes crashes. c. It causes injuries.
b. It causes crash, injuries and fatalities. d. It causes fatalities.
31. What is the explanation of the second reason why aggressive driving should be avoided?
a. NHTSC states that the percentages of the injuries caused by aggressive driving are above 100%.
b. “Overtaking on the left” appears to be the most important contributing factor in traffic fatalities.
c. Running red light, improper passing, and overtaking on the left topped other categories.
d. The number of kilometers of roads in the country has increased by one percent.
32. What is the third reason why aggressive driving should be avoided?
a. It causes crashes. c. It causes injuries.
b. It causes crash, injuries and fatalities. d. It causes fatalities.
33. What is the conclusion of the text?
a. Aggressive driving is a phenomenon which has only recently got the public worried.
b. More cars and more drivers are also on the road leading to more aggressive drivers.
c. Since the opening on the North-South Highway, the number of kilometers of roads has increased.
d. The above evidence shows that aggressive driving causes crash, injuries and fatalities.
34. What is the message (or central idea) the author portrays about the subject through a story?
a. mode b. mood c. theme d. tone
35. Mark looked out the window. He glared at all the squirrels who had dug up his flower garden. He would get his
revenge. What word helps you understand the tone of this passage?
a. dug b. glared c. looked d. would
36. What do you call the author's attitude or feelings about the subject of his or her writing?
a. mode b. mood c. theme d. tone
37. What do you call the overall feeling created by the author’s words?
a. mode b. mood c. theme d. tone
38. Which tone is shown in the following passage? Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that
car can almost fly!
a. annoyed b. calm c. excited d. scary
39. In writing an argumentative essay, there are three specific types of questions to be asked. Which of the
following types of questions refers to the questions that are always answered with either “Yes” or “No”?
a. Question of Fact c. Question of Policy
b. Question of Function d. Question of Value
40. In writing an argumentative essay, there are three specific types of questions to be used. With this, determine
the type of this question: Which is more valuable, love or money?
a. Question of Fact c. Question of Policy
b. Question of Function d. Question of Value
41-42. (2 points) One of the specific types of questions in writing an argumentative essay is the Questions of Policy.
Which of the following questions is an example of this?
a. Are you in love with him/her? c. What should be done to stop criminality?
b. Is he important to you? d. What should you do to get high grades?
43. Which of the following is an example of Question of Fact?
a. Are you in love with him/her? c. What should be done to stop criminality?
b. What’s more important, best friend or girlfriend? d. What should you do to get high grades?
44. An argumentative essay attempts to be highly persuasive and logical. What is its part that gives the background
information needed for the argument and the thesis statement?
a. body b. conclusion c. introduction d. solution
45. Each paragraph of an essay talks about one reason and this reason is included in the topic sentence and is
supported by details. Which part of the essay contains these reasons?
a. body b. conclusion c. introduction d. solution
46. An argumentative essay has its main features. Analyze the following sentences and select which of them does
NOT belong.
a. It explains the issues or cases. c. It gives reasons.
b. It entertains the readers d. It refutes opposing arguments.
47-48. (2pts.)Which of the following statements are the best examples of unsupported generalization and
exaggeration?
a. A family is an entity in which no one should be left behind.
b. Differences in principles foretell a chaotic relationship.
c. She cried a bucketful of tears when her pet dog passed away.
d. The sun rises in the East and sets in the West.
49-50. (2 pts.) Which of the following are the aims of a debate program?
a. To enhance students’ locational skills c. To enhance the students’ intellectual abilities
b. To enhance students’ writing skills d. To enhance the students’ social/communicative skills