DR.

PANFILO CASTRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Brgy. Mangilag Norte Candelaria, Quezon
SECOND PERIODICAL EXAMINATION- ENGLISH 10

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“EXAMS AND GRADES ARE TEMPORARY, BUT EDUCATION IS PERMANENT.”

I. Match the word that corresponds to the following statement below. Write the letter of your
answer on the blank.
1. It refers to the characteristics that distinguish your voice from other a. Rate
voices.
2. It refers to the highness or lowness of your voice. b. Fluency
3. It refers to the intensity or loudness of your voice. c. Impromptu Speech
4. It refers to the speed at which you speak, the length or duration of d. Audibility
sounds and the length and number of pauses
5. It entails the presentation of a speech without preparation. e. Audibility
6. It entails extensive advance preparation that includes research f. Pleasantness
about the topic,
7. It entails the preparation of the entire speech and reciting it from g. Volume
memory word for word.
8. It is described as mellow, resonant and well- modulated. h. Memorized Speech
9. It refers to the smooth, easy and ready flow of language i. Pitch
10. It refers to the vocal projection that guarantees that what the j. Extemporaneous
speaker says is heard without strain. Speech

II.
A. Arrange the following event according to the story of Inferno. Then, write A on the first event
and so on.
11. They find the OPPORTUNIST who race round and round pursuing a wavering bann that runs
forever and as they run they are pursued by wasps and hornets.
12.The poets pass the Gate of Hell and are immediately assailed by cries of anguish.
13. Virgil tells Charon who permits Dante to pass the Acheron.
14. Virgil forces Charon to serve them, but Dante swoons with terror, and does not reawaken until he
is on the other side.
15. They wait for the monstrous Charon to ferry them on the first circle.

B. Identify the parts of the plot of each of the event. Write your answer on the blank.
16. Frollo attacked Quasimodo and Esmeralda but unfortunately he is the one who fell in the fire.
17. Quasimodo was crowned the “King of Fools” when he joined the festival of fools.
18. Federigo loves Monna Giovanna, a young woman of nobility who is already married and has a
son.
19. A few days later, her son dies. After a period of sorrow and resentment, she marries Federigo.
20. The boy becomes friends with him and covets the prized falcon

II. Identify the element of good news story stated by the headlines. Write your answer on the blank.
21. Candidates endorsed by Duterte will have huge chance of victory in 2019
midterm polls – Palace
22. Senate urged to OK mandatory PhilHealth covearge bill for PWD
23. Gov’t says Boracay will open only to 19,000 visitors on October 26
24. PH will not be affected by any LPA or brewing storm this week – Pagasa
25. Milo Marathon runner hit by car

IV. Give the necessary element of the given sonnet. Write your answer on the third column.

Shall I compare you to a summer's day? Rhyme Scheme 26.

You are more lovely and more constant:
Rough winds shake the beloved buds of May
Meter 27
And summer is far too short:
At times the sun is too hot,
Or often goes behind the clouds; Stanza 28
And everything beautiful sometime will lose its beauty,
By misfortune or by nature's planned out course.
But your youth shall not fade, Writer 29
Nor will you lose the beauty that you possess;
Nor will death claim you for his own,
Because in my eternal verse you will live forever.
So long as there are people on this earth, Type of Sonnet 30
So long will this poem live on, making you immortal.
V. A. Analyze the statements below. Write the type of essay that refers to the statement.
 31. The writer aims to get the reader to accept his perspective/his side as truth.
32. Relevant reasons and credible data are blended to demonstrate the writer’s argument as valid.
33. Opinions are blended with facts, all in an attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right.”
34. It relies almost solely on opinions and feelings. The audience agrees with the writer because of
strong emotional appeals.
35. It relies on logical reasons that are all substantiated by facts, data, expert quotes, and evidence.
The audience agrees with the writer because of the strong logical appeals.

B. Identify the part of essay to which the statement belongs to. Write it on the blank.
Animal Testing should not be Banned
36. Moreover, the effects of certain chemicals such as insecticides can be observed on animals and
their offspring and results are achieved faster since animals have shorter life duration than humans
and the ability to multiply easily.
37. In my opinion, animal testing should not be banned for a number of reasons.
38. The final and most important point in favor* of animal testing is that it is aimed at finding cures for
diseases such as cancer. Most of these tests cannot be done in any other way.
39. As already stated, I am in favor of* animal testing, provided that is conducted under strict
conditions and that there is no alternative.
40. The first reason for supporting animal testing is that many products must be tested on animals to
ensure* that they are safe for use by humans.

C. Underline the topic sentence on each paragraph.

Importance of Reading and Writing

41. Argument
Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Everyone has his answer depending on his experience and
life style. Some people think it is true because people need not read and write in past. On the contrary, other people believe there
is not big difference between today and yesterday. As far as I am concerned, I would like to say that reading and writing are
getting more important for our life day by day. In the following discussion, I will provide some reasons and examples to support
my viewpoints.

42. First Reason

The main reason for my propensity is that knowledge is very important for us today. Without education, it is very hard to find a
good job and you will have a hard time to do the work. There is too much new knowledge today. In the past days, people can
teach each other by oral, therefore, reading and writing is not as important as now. However, if you enter a company today, your
supervisor will only give you a instruction book and tell you begin to study it. Nobody has time to teach you by oral. If you can
read and write well, you will get more smoothly at work.

43. Second Reason

Communication is another head and chief reason I have chosen to put here. Many professions require people to work in team to
solve problems and make decisions. Reading and writing can help you to know other colleague are doing, on the other hand, it
can also help you to tell other people what you have done and your plan for next step.

44. Counterclaim
To be honest, I can not deny that some people who cannot read or write also have a nice life today. Nevertheless, for the normal
people, the benefits of reading and writing carry much more weight than illiterate, so the conclusion is obvious.

45. Restate Thesis

For all factors presented above, we can safely draw the conclusion that reading and writing are more important today
than in the past. Furthermore, we should pay more attention to improve our ability of reading and writing.
VI. Complete the sentence. Write your answer on the blank before each number. F

46. Your will contribute to your effectiveness as a speaker.

47. Walk with confidence to the lectern. Avoid unnecessary .

48. , look at your listeners once you are in front of the listeners.

49. Use you and effectively.

50. Adjust with your listeners. Look out for their reaction and to them
appropriately.

Prepared by:
Jessa Marie M. Mapa Maria Ayessa L. Tolentino
SST- I SST-
Noted by:
Nelia B. Espiritu
Principal I