College of Teacher Education

ENGLISH 10
FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

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I. True or False
Write T if the statement is correct and write F if the statement is wrong.
_____ 1. Textual aids are the tools that come in different forms and their main objective is to
help readers have a clearer meaning of the given text.
_____ 2. Informal definition uses context clues in definition.

_____ 3. Table is used when data are presented in rows and columns of words and numbers.
_____ 4. Graph is the type of textual aid is used if data is presented through dots, lines and
curves?
_____ 5. Informal definition is taken from the dictionary.
_____ 6. Formal definition uses antonyms in defining a word.
_____ 7. Physical map shows the cities, towns, provinces and bodies of water?
_____ 8. Geographical map shows water and land formations in a specific area?
_____ 9. Map visual representation of selected characteristics of a place, usually drawn on a flat
surface?
_____ 10. Formal definition consists of the term, the part of speech and the meaning of the
term.

II. Multiple Choice

Choose the letter of the best answer. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following does NOT belong to the tools that can help readers have a clearer meaning?
a. graphs c. animations
b. diagrams d. illustrations
2. Identify the type of pronoun used in the following sentence:
“Let's contact one another once we've made some progress.”
a. reflexive c. intensive
b. personal d. indefinite
3. If the text has the following lines: “From Session Road, head south on Upper Session Road, slight right
onto Kalaw Street…”, what kind of textual aid will be best fitted to match the text?
a. title c. graph
b. map d. illustration

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4. Identify what type of definition is the following statement below:

“The Cornell University Law School website defines cruel and unusual punishment (noun) as
"punishment that is extremely excessive in relation to the crime, shocking to ordinary
sensibilities, or equivalent to torture.”

a. formal definition c. analytical definition

b. informal definition d. stipulative definition

5. Identify what type of definition is the following statement below:

“Many prisoners of war have been victims of cruel and unusual punishment; people were
shocked and horrified when they learned of the water torture, temperature extremes, and
sensory overloads that the prisoners were subjected to.”

a. formal definition c. analytical definition

b. informal definition d. stipulative definition

6. Identify what type of definition is the following statement below:

“Freedom, also referred to as liberty or independence, is a state people reach when they are
free to think and do whatever they please.”
a. formal definition c. analytical definition
b. informal definition d. stipulative definition

6. Why do writers include titles, subtitles, graphs, maps, images and tables in their articles?

a. to serve as a guide for the readers’ eyes in reading the text

b. to help readers better understand the content
c. to provide an interpretation of the text
d. to fill the spaces of the paper

7. Which of the following statements is true about maps as textual aids?

i. Maps show specific directions to a destination.
ii. Maps can show landmarks that may be in a place.
iii. Maps can provide an image of the place being discussed.
iv. Maps can give a clearer picture of where the boundaries of each town, city, province and
country lies.

a. i and ii c. i, ii and iii

b. iii and iv d. i, ii, iii and iv

8. Identify the type of pronoun used in the following sentence:

“The children are able to tie their shoes themselves.”

a. reflexive c. intensive
b. personal d. indefinite

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9. Based on the essay above, what is the structure of persuasive writing?

I. Make a stand or state you position.
II. State an issue.
III. End with a strong argument or an urgent call for action.
IV. Support your argument with reasons and evidence.
a. I, II, III, IV c. III, II, I, IV
b. II, I, IV, III d. IV, III, II, I

10. What part of a persuasive essay is not included in the article?

a. The writer’s stand about the issue
b. Reasons and evidence to support the argument
c. A call to action
d. None of the above

11. Which of the following is NOT a function of textual aids?

a. They help catch the readers’ attention.
b. They can provide clarity to the textual element.
c. They are also useful tools in summarizing information.
d. They are used to make the paper lighter by breaking the texts.

12. Which is NOT an example of a graph?

a. pie c. line
b. bar d. cycle

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13. Which textual aid is a visual representation of selected characteristics of a place, usually
drawn on a flat surface?
a. compass c. globe
b. direction d. map

14. What type of map shows water and land formations in a specific area?
a. political map c. geographical map
b. physical map d. demographical map

15. Which of the following does NOT belong to the tools that can help readers have a clearer
meaning?
a. graphs c. animations
b. diagrams d. illustrations

III. Identifying Errors

Analyze each item and identify the errors in concepts about the elements and themes of Leo Tolstoy’s
novel, The Two Brothers. Underline the incorrect word or phrase in the sentence and write your
corrections after each item.

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IV. Essay
Read the excerpt bellow and answer the following questions briefly and coherently. Write your answers
in the space provided.

1. What is the theme of the short story and what is the importance of the elements in building the
theme? (5 pts.)
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2. What genre is the short story under and how does it contribute to the development of the
theme? (5 pts.)

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3. What is the importance of the imagery used in the short story? (4 pts.)
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V. Directions: Circle the pronoun in the sentence and write an “R” on the line if the pronoun in the
sentence is reflexive. Write an “I” on the line if the pronoun is intensive.
______1. We ourselves made sure to be on time.
______2. I bought a gift for myself.
______3. Why do you blame yourself for everything?
______4. You yourself need to be more careful.
______5. They themselves are ready for the game

VI. Determine if these elements are characteristics of a great fictional story or an effective persuasive
text. Write A for fictional stories and B for persuasive essays.
______1. clear and valid arguments
______2. well-developed characters
______3. interesting plot and conflict
______4. varied evidences from credible sources
______5. meaningful themes about human experience

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