BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Bayugan City

English 10
SUMMATIVE TEST
Quarter 2 (Week 1-2)

I. Read the following and choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following parts of Argumentative Essay where topic sentence is introduced?
a. body c. introduction
b. conclusion d. title
2. Which of the following types of essay attempts to be highly persuasive and logical?
a. Expository essay c. Historical essay
b. Descriptive essay d. Argumentative essay
3. Which of the following features an argumentative essay?
a. It describes and discusses a specific thing.
b. It offers information for learning purposes.
c. It tries to change the reader’s mind by convincing the reader to agree with the writer’s POV.
d. It offers historical description which opens knowledge on past events.
4. Which of the following parts of Argumentative Essay where the reasons and supporting details
are stated, by either examples, statistics or quotations?
a. body c. introduction
b. conclusion d. title
5. There are three fundamental types of appeal in presenting an argument, which one is not
included?
a. attitude c. ethics
b. emotion d. reason
6. In developing an argumentative essay, which of the following is not included?
a. Confirm your own position in building your case.
b. Use empirical evidence.
c. Listen carefully to your opponent’s point of argument.
d. Appeal to your audience’s rational and logical thinking.
7. Based on the text titled “Aggressive Driving Should be Avoided,” which of the following is the
reason why aggressive driving should be avoided?
a. It causes enjoyment and adventure.
b. It causes injuries and crashes.
c. It creates more tension on the part of traffic enforcers.
d. It makes good avenue for thieves.
8. The following are some of the causes of family conflict, which is not included?
a. Financial instability c. Lack of consensus
b. Inevitable rivalry d. Lack of time management
9. Which of the following family conflicts refer to the lack of enough money to pay bills, maintain
the mortgage or rent or buy enough food and other necessities?
a. Financial instability c. Lack of consensus
b. Inevitable rivalry d. Lack of time management
10. Aggressive driving should be avoided because it causes fatalities. Which of the following
activities contribute most?
a. Overtaking on the left
b. Improper lane change
c. Running stop sign
d. Running red light
11. Which of the following definitions followed the proper guidelines in writing a definition?
a. Apple – a red thing
b. Biology – is a branch of science which is the study of life
c. Beautiful – a girl description
d. Booklet – a small book
12. Which of the following should be avoided in writing a definition?
a. avoid complicated terms c. avoid simple words
b. avoid using commas d. avoid giving examples
 13. Which of the following terms is being described as “a subject or issue that a researcher is
interested in when conducting research?”
a. research topic c. abstract
b. thesis proposal d. problem statement
14. The following are some of the steps in deciding a topic for research. Which comes first?
a. Define your topic. c. Brainstorm for ideas.
b. Choose a topic. d. Formulate a thesis statement
15. In choosing a research topic, one should be ______________________, except
a. comfortable with the topic
b. knowledgeable on the topic
c. flexible on the possible process of the research
d. easily giving-up when the research is unsuccessful
16. When brainstorming, you should...
a. decide what interests you first and then find an intersection between your interests and the
assigned topic
b. use all your ideas in the final paper.
c. start with the assigned topic and try to think of what interests you about that topic.
d. ask your classmates to tell you what your topic should be.
17. If the assigned paper topic is "The influence of technology in society," which of these is not a
good potential topic?
a. Why I hate my cellphone provider.
b. Texting while driving.
c. Impact of video violence.
d. Instant replay for refereeing.
18. Which of these questions will not help you when deciding on a potential research topic?
a. Where can I find information about this topic?
b. What interests me about this topic?
c. What would I like to learn about this topic?
d. How many other people in my class are writing about this topic?
19. Which of the following fundamental types of appealing to audience refer this statement, “I feel
sad upon hearing your sentiments…”?
a. attitude c. ethics
b. emotion d. reason
20. Which of the following fundamental types of appealing to audience refer this statement, “Based
on the recent studies, social media has changed learners’ way of dealing with personal stress
and problems…”?
c. attitude c. ethics
d. emotion d. reason

PERFORMANCE TASK (WEEK 1 & 2)

A. Direction: Have a mini survey in your Barangay and choose one problem or issue that you find
valuable (e.g. improper waste disposal, bullying, child-abuse.) Interpret the problem by filling out
the template below.

B. Direction: Compare the two types of drivers you’ve observed while riding a tricycle. Write your
comparison by using the template below.
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TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
SUMMATIVE TEST IN GRADE 10 ENGLISH

S. Y. 2020-2021
COMPETENCIES ITEM DISTRIBUTION
No. of hours spent in teaching

% 0f time spent

Item Allocation

Comprehension

Application
Knowledge

Analysis

TOTAL
Code

60% 30% 10%

1 Identify parts 1 6% 3 1,4 3
of
argumentative
essay
2 Determine the 1 6% 3 2,3,5,6 3
features of
argumentative
essay
3 Assess the 1 6% 3 7,8,9,10 3
effectiveness
of ideas
presented in
the materials
read
4 Practice basic 1 6% 3 11, 3
guidelines in 12
writing a
definition
5 Use language 1 6% 3 13,14, 3
of research 15
effectively

6 Develop 1 6% 3 16,17,18 3
research topic
effectively

7 Analyze 1 6% 2 19, 2
statement 20
based on how
they appeal in
an argument