KAUNLARAN HIGH SCHOOL

Phase I, Kaunlaran Village North Bay Boulevard South

City of Navotas

DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 10

S.Y. 2020-2021

NAME: _______________________________ GR. & SEC.: _____________ DATE: ___________

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: On your answer sheet, write the letter of the best answer.

1. You need to decide __________ you want to go to the movies_________ to the park today.
A. whether...or B. either...or C. neither...nor D. not only...but also

2. I read about your ships near disaster. You ____________ terrified.

A. could have been B. might have been C. must have been D. shall have been

3. Which of the following is NOT a good example of a rhetorical question?

A. What are you, insane?
B. Does money grow on trees?
C. Why do I need to help you, am I your maid?
D. Where can I find the washroom?

For Item Nos. 4 – 5, use the given table as reference.

4. In what year was the number of employed in

Luzon almost the same as the combined
numbers from Visayas and Mindanao?
A. 2015 B. 2016 C. 2017 D. 2019

5. In what year was the number of employed in

Mindanao the same as that of the preceding
year?
A. 2016 B. 2017 C. 2018 D.
2019

6. Animals have emotions and personalities. “How would you show politeness even though you
disagree about the issue?
A. “You are wrong!”
B. “I respect you for that, but I do not agree with you.”
C. “You talk nonsense.”
D. “That is outrageous.”

7. Do not compare yourself to others for there will always be lesser and greater persons than you
are – Desiderata. Take your stand and affirm with a statement.
A. “That’s absolutely correct!” C. “No doubt about it”
B. “I respect you for that, but ….” D. Both A and C

8. Which of the following is NOT considered as an important step in the process of composing a
speech?
A. Identify your audience C. Decide how to present your arguments
B. Find support for your position D. Give exaggerated opinions and hearsays

9. A commotion broke out in the hallway, and all the students rushed out to see what triggered
the disturbance. Based on the given sentence, what is the meaning of the word in bold letters?
A. a state of authority C. a state of honoring or praising
B. a state of disturbance D. state of unconsciousness

10. Which of the given statements below is NOT a formal definition?

 A. Negative means what it is not.
B. Carbohydrates are a food group including sugars, starches and cellulose.
C. A hypertext is electronically linked pieces of information with connections that allow users
easy access between them.
D. An algorithm is a finite description of a finite number of steps required to accomplish some
well-defined task.

11. When you were asked to define the weight of an object in terms of the numbers that appears
when the object is placed on a weighting scale, you are actually defining the term __________.
A. Operationally B. Technically C. Lexically D. Conceptually

12. Gina’s assignment instructions state that she needs to provide evidence of all the sources she
read about her assigned topic. What should Gina submit with her assignment?
A. A bibliography B. A citations list C. A reference list D. An annotation

13. What is the proper order of the steps in writing a research paper?
A. Choose a topic, create a research question, find reliable sources and start the bibliography,
take notes and make an outline, write a rough draft, revise and edit, and publish
B. Choose a topic, find reliable sources, and start the bibliography, take notes and make an
outline, write a rough draft, revise and edit, and publish
C. Choose a topic, find reliable sources, take notes and make an outline, write a rough draft,
start the bibliography, revise and edit, and publish
D. Choose a topic, find reliable sources and start the bibliography, revise and edit, take notes
and make an outline, write a rough draft, and publish

14. The human sex chromosomes are of the XX-XY pattern. The Y chromosome is much smaller
than the X chromosome. Two types of sperm cells are formed during gametogenesis; half of
these have the X chromosome and the others have the Y chromosome. Every egg cell has an
X chromosome; therefore, fertilization determines the sex. If a Y sperm cell fertilizes the egg, a
male develops. The author’s purpose is to ____________
A. explain how the sex of humans is determined.
B. describe chromosomes.
C. tell the steps in fertilization.
D. contrast X and Y chromosomes

15. Tofu is a product that is becoming very popular as a low-calorie, cholesterol-free meat
substitute. Formerly it was found exclusively in Oriental markets and health food stores, but
today tofu can be purchased in most supermarket produce departments. This white, cheese
like substance is made from the condensed milk of soybeans. It is extremely high in protein
and low in sodium. Tofu is almost tasteless by itself, but it can be easily mixed into sauces and
soups; it can even be made to imitate scrambled eggs. The author’s primary purpose is to
___________
A. evaluate Oriental cooking. C. persuade you to eat low-cholesterol foods.
B. describe tofu. D. to compare tofu with meat.

16. Picking up a fist-sized stone, he said, “You will pay for this,” and hurled it against the boy.
A. defiance B. vindictiveness C. distress D. anger

17. Deliberately his hand fumbled at his waist, but then both his hands balled themselves into
mighty fist of iron.
A. disappointment B. embarrassment C. pain D. anger

For item numbers 18 – 19, Parallel Structure: Reconstruct the given sentence to make the idea
coherent, clear, and concise.
18. Elizabeth likes singing, dancing, and to cook.
A. Elizabeth likes to sing, dancing, and to cook.
B. Elizabeth likes singing, to dance, and to cook
C. Elizabeth likes singing, dancing and cooking.
D. No change

19. Singing a song by Celine Dion, the judges praised the contestant.
A. Singing a song by Celine Dion, the judges were praised by the contestant.
 B. Singing a song by Celine Dion, the contestant was praised by the judges.
C. Singing a song by Celine Dion, the song earned high marks among the judges.
D. No change

For Item Nos. 20 – 22, use the word bank for your answers. Tell what kind of literary approach
is used in the following excerpts.

A. Structuralist B. Moralist C. Marxist

D. Feminist E. Historical F. Reader-response

20. “A Good Man Is Hard To Find”

Granny
“The old lady settled herself comfortably, removing her white cotton gloves and putting them
up with her purse…the grandmother had on a navy blue straw sailor hat with a violets on the
brim and a navy blue dress with a small white dot on the print. Her collars and cuffs were white
organdy trimmed with lace and at her neckline she had pinned a purple spray of cloth violets
containing a sachet . In case of an accident anyone seeing her dead on the highway would
know that she was a lady”
“…with the mileage on the car at 55,890.”

Misfit
 “…didn’t have on any shirt or undershirt . He had on blue jeans that were too tight for him and
was holding a black hat”
 “He had on a tan and white shoes and no socks”
 “It was a big black battered house like automobile”
Retrieved from https://marxistcriticism.wordpress.com/category/examples-of-marxist-literary-criticism/ October 7, 2020, 5:15pm

21. Women are oppressed by patriarchy economically, politically, socially, and psychologically;
patriarchal ideology is the primary means by which women are oppressed.
In every domain where patriarchy reigns, woman is other: she is marginalized, defined only by
her difference from male norms and values.
All of Western (Anglo-European) civilization is deeply rooted in patriarchal ideology, for
example, in the Biblical portrayal of Eve as the origin of sin and death in the world.
Retrieved from https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/writing_in_literature/literary_theory_and_schools_of_criticism/feminist_criticism. October 7 ,2020 6:20 pm

22. "The Things They Carried"

  "The Things They Carried," by Tim O'Brien at first seemed to be just another war story.  As I
started reading I thought I was not going to have any interest at all in the story; however after I got
into the story I found myself more interested than I thought I was going to be.   This story is an
excellent depiction of war itself.  It is very realistic and easy to relate to even without any personal
experience with war.  The title itself paves the way for the entire story, it could not be any better
for the story then it is.  The entire story is about "the things they carried," and the author does
choose to go into great detail about the things that they did carry. 
Retrieved from http://pirate.shu.edu/~jonesedm/ReadingResponseExample.htm October 7, 2020 6:40 pm

For Item Nos. 23 – 25, use the news article.

Philippines sees 2,825 new COVID-19 cases, total nears 330,000

Published October 7, 2020 4:01pm
By JULIA MARI ORNEDO, GMA News

The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines rose to 329,637 after
the Department of Health (DOH) announced 2,825 new infections on Wednesday, the third straight day in
which less than 3,000 new cases were reported.
Metro Manila still recorded the highest number of new infections at 1,031, followed by Cavite with
243, Batangas with 238, Bulacan with 173, and Rizal with 159.
Seventy-nine percent or 2,233 of the newly reported cases contracted COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
Total recoveries also rose to 273,723 after 437 more patients recovered from the respiratory
disease, while the death toll climbed to 5,925 with 60 new fatalities.
“Moreover, 14 cases previously tagged as recovered were reclassified as deaths after final
validation,” the DOH added.
There are also 49,989 active cases undergoing treatment or quarantine, 85.9 percent of which are
mild, 9.4 percent are asymptomatic, 1.5 percent are severe, and 3.3 percent are in critical condition.
The DOH said 46 percent of COVID-19 intensive care unit beds nationwide were occupied and 23
percent of mechanical ventilators were in use as of October 6.—LDF, GMA News
Retrieved from https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/758839/philippines-sees-2-825-new-covid-19-cases-total-nears-330-000/story/ October 7, 2020 7:12pm
23. The news article focuses on the ___________________.
A. growing number of COVID 19 cases in the Philippines
B. comparison of the data of COVID 19 cases in the Philippines from previous days
C. statistics of the COVID 19 cases in the Philippines
D. official statement of the Department of Health (DOH) about the COVID 19 cases in the
Philippines

24. Which part of the news article gives the current figures and indicators of the COVID 19 cases
in the Philippines?
A. The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines rose to 329,637 after
the Department of Health (DOH) announced 2,825 new infections on Wednesday, the third straight
day in which less than 3,000 new cases were reported.
B. Metro Manila still recorded the highest number of new infections at 1,031, followed by Cavite with
243, Batangas with 238, Bulacan with 173, and Rizal with 159.
C. There are also 49,989 active cases undergoing treatment or quarantine, 85.9 percent of which are
mild, 9.4 percent are asymptomatic, 1.5 percent are severe, and 3.3 percent are in critical condition.
D. The DOH said 46 percent of COVID-19 intensive care unit beds nationwide were occupied and 23
percent of mechanical ventilators were in use as of October 6.

25. Based on the news article, we can infer that _____________________.

A. The COVID 19 cases in the Philippines is declining.
B. The COVID 19 cases in the Philippines is fluctuating.
C. The COVID 19 cases in the Philippines is rising.
D. The COVID 19 cases in the Philippines is stabilizing.

Prepared by:

REYDINA B. SUPAN
Master Teacher I, English

Checked and Verified:

MARIA WELMA B. SONGALING

Head Teacher II, English
 KAUNLARAN HIGH SCHOOL
Phase I, Kaunlaran Village North Bay Boulevard South
City of Navotas

KEY TO CORRECTION
DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 10
S.Y. 2020-2021

1. A 14. A

2. B 15. B

3. D 16. B

4. B 17. D

5. C 18. C

6. B 19. B

7. D 20. C

8. D 21. D

9. B 22. F

10. A 23. C

11. B 24. A

12. C 25. C

13. A

Prepared by:

REYDINA B. SUPAN
Master Teacher I, English

Checked and Verified:

MARIA WELMA B. SONGALING

Head Teacher II, English
 KAUNLARAN HIGH SCHOOL
Phase I, Kaunlaran Village North Bay Boulevard South
City of Navotas

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS GRADE 10 ENGLISH

DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION
S.Y. 2020-2021

Number
Equivalent to
Most Essential Learning Competencies of Percentage Item
Blooms
(MELC) Question (%) Placement
Taxonomy
s
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, Knowledge
probably, etc.; • attitudes expressed through
3 7.5 1, 2, 3
evaluative language; • conjunctions or connectives
to link ideas: because, therefore, on the other
hand, etc.; • declarative statements; • rhetorical
questions; passive voice
EN10RC-la-2.15.2: Determine the effect of textual
aids like advance organizers, titles, non-linear
2 5 4,5
illustrations, etc. on the understanding of a text Understand
2 5
Formulate a statement of opinion or assertion. 6,7 Apply
EN10WC-IIh-13: Compose an argumentative
8 Analyze
essay 1 2.5
EN10V -IIIa -13.9: Give expanded definitions of 1 9
words
Analyze
2.5
EN10G -IIa -29: Observe correct grammar in 1 2.5 10
making definitions
Apply
EN10V -IIa -13.9: Give technical and operational 1 2.5 11
definitions
Analyze
EN10V -IVa -30: Distinguish technical terms used 1 2.5 12
in research
Analyze
EN10SS -IVe -2.3: Compose a research report on 1 2.5 13
a relevant social issue
Analyze
EN10VC-IVc-29: Appraise the unity of plot, setting
and characterization in a material viewed to 2 5 14, 15 Understand
achieve the writer’s purpose
Evaluate and make judgements about a range of
texts using a set of criteria e.g. comparing
2 5 16, 17 Understand
arguments on the same topic, critiquing a short
story
Evaluate spoken texts using given criteria, e.g.
fluency, tone, cohesion, correctness
2 5 18, 19 Create
Critique a literary selection based on the following
approaches: - structuralist/formalist - moralist - 3 7.5 20,21,22 Evaluate
Marxist - feminist – historical – reader response
EN10LC-Ia-11.1: Use information from news
reports, speeches, informative talks, panel
discussions, etc. in everyday conversations and
3 7.5 23, 24, 25 Evaluate
exchanges

Prepared by: Checked and Verified:

REYDINA B. SUPAN MARIA WELMA B. SONGALING
Master Teacher I, English Head Teacher II, English