SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 10- SECOND QUARTER 16.

16. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the nature of an argumentative essay?
A. Argumentative essays should contain logical and verifiable claims.
1. The assertive statement in the following is ______. B. Argumentative essays do not present empirical data.
A. ASEAN consists of Southeast Asian countries. C. Argumentative essays change the perception of readers regarding a specific issue.
B. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. D. Argumentative essays should always present debatable claims.
C. Philippines is located in Southeast Asia 17. Why is this claim considered a claim of fact? The Philippines is considered an archipelago.
D. I did a good job working with that upset student. A. It is based on an opinion C. It is based on research
2. Troy knows that maintaining composure can always be an issue in delivering a speech. His weeks of B. It is true and factual D. It uses moral and ethical grounds.
planning and preparation may be well-spent if he keeps showing unnecessary movements as a sign of 18. The given statement is ______.
nervousness. Thus, he concluded that taking deep breaths and having a focused mindset can do the Cheating is an act of lying and theft in one, and it should not be done in exams.
magic to keep him relaxed and confident. What technique of public speaking is being employed by Troy? A. a claim of fact a claim of value C. a claim of policy D. a claim of evidence
A. Be familiar with your topic C. Plan ahead of time. 19. The given statement is ______. The Philippines was named in honor of King Philip II of Spain.
B. Consider your audience D. Remain calm A. a claim of fact C. a claim of value
3. In a larger context, an assertion may be used in formal and informal writing. If you B. a claim of policy D. a claim of evidence
were to write a basic assertion, what would be your foremost consideration? 20. Why is this claim considered a claim of value? It is right to be just and humane all the time.
A. Use the pronoun “I” in asserting disagreement A. The statement appeals to the common people. B. The statement is based on facts.
B. Directly express the writer's feelings and beliefs through simple statements C. The statement appeals to values and morality D. The statement is proven by research.
C. Closely relate concepts that may require spending a lot of time and research 21. Why is this claim considered a claim of policy? Drivers must always obey traffic rules.
D. Involve expressing empathy and expounding on how one understands the A. It is based on research. B. It is not factual C. It is stating a law D. It asserts value and
feelings and emotions of the literary author morality.
4. Your company assigns you to talk about your company's success over a 22. Textual aids are educational instruments used in classrooms and workplaces. These ______
decade. A _____ can help you connect to your audience. comprehension of texts.
A. guest profile B. printed speech C. food for the occasion D. PowerPoint presentation A. simplify B. complicate C. create D. organize
5. An unmemorized speech given from notes or an outline is _____. 23. Lions have a tan body coloring. However, lions use this coloring not to hide from predators but to hide
A. Impromptu B. Oration C. Declamation D. Extemporaneous Speech in the savanna grasses while watching for prey. A lion can sneak up without being seen more quickly by
6. A well-delivered speech _____. blending into the grassy environment. According to the text, what might a lion's mane be mistaken for?
A. used impolite words C. gave an interesting introduction A. rocks B. flowers C. grass D. clouds
B. used backchannel behavior D. used improper gestures 24. It is a writing genre requiring the student to investigate a topic, collect, generate, evaluate evidence,
7. In delivering a speech, the speaker can overcome his stage fright by _____. and establish a position on the topic concisely.
A. preparing a good introduction C. knowing the audience A. informative B. argumentative C. expository D. descriptive
B. thinking positive thoughts about yourself D. memorizing your speech 25. To write an argumentative essay, one must take a side on an issue. He/She must always remember
8. Which part of the argumentative essay introduces the problem and gives the background only to give reasons to support his/her point of view.
information needed for the argument and thesis statement? A. First statement is true, and the second statement is false. C. Both statements are true.
A. Introduction b. body C. Conclusion D. Evidence B. First statement is false, and the second statement is true. D. Both statements are false.
9. The success of an argument depends on your skill in ______. 26. Mathematics allows us to expand our consciousness. It tells us about the economic trend, the pattern
A. listening b. speaking C. convincing D. organizing ideas of diseases, and population growth. Math exposes truth yet frequently, and it misleads people; thus,
10. In developing an argument, one must remember the following, EXCEPT for _____. figures are dangerous. This paragraph best supports the statement that ______.
A. appeal to your audience's rational and logical thinking B. confirm your position A. studying Mathematics is scary B. figures deceive people
C. use empirical evidence D. use strong emotions and feelings C. numbers cannot lie D. words are more important than numbers
11. The conclusion in an argument ______. 27. Yoga has become popular, but it may only be for
A. gives the context and background of the issue B. states the central proposition some. It would be best if you examined your agility in a fitness routine; yoga does not involve high-impact
C. states the conviction and reviews the main points D. summarizes the opposition’s argument aerobics energy in a fast-paced manner, then yoga might not be the right choice. This paragraph best
12. Which part of an argumentative essay supports the main argument? supports the statement that
A. Body B. Claim C. Evidence D. Reasoning A. Yoga changes the world of fitness in different ways B. Choose an exercise that your body
13. Strategies for writing a good argument are important, and all should be practiced needs.
EXCEPT for ______. C. Yoga benefits the body and mind. D. Yoga is not a rigorous form of exercise
A. captivating introduction C. tone of impoliteness 28. It involves expressing empathy and expounding on how the writer understands the literary author's
B. sense of organization D. value of an outline feelings and emotions. This type may be used in both formal and informal writing.
14. In delivering a speech, the speaker is confident if they demonstrate the following A. empathic assertion B. extreme assertion C. basic assertion D. i-language assertion
EXCEPT ______. 29. This is also known as a value claim, which indicates whether something is good or bad or whether
A. Choice of attire B. Good posture C. Conviction D. Strong emotions one concept or idea is better.
15. Which of the following strengthens the claim made by the writer in an argumentative essay? A. policy claim B. claim of policy C. claim of value D. claim of fact
A. Conclusion B. Supporting details C. Examples D. Thesis 30. The following are the CLAIMS OF POLICY except ______.
 A. The Earth is flat. C. The minimum wage in Quezon should be raised. B. Consider your audience D. Remain calm
B. Companies should hire more women. D. Speech class should be a graduation requirement for all schools
46. The list below presents essential considerations in composing or producing effective multimodal texts.
31. Which of the following statements is NOT true? Which among the following is NOT included in the group?
A. Informational writing and expository writing are the same. A. Textual Knowledge C. Technological Knowledge
B. Contraction of words can be used in writing an expository essay. B. Semiotic Knowledge D. Ability to gather information
C. Evidence and examples are also known features of expository writing. 47. Assertion is best defined as _____.
D. Multimodal text does not involve technology in dealing with text. A. actually existing or happening
32. You know that using non-verbal cues also makes an excellent public speaker. You are aware that you B. a statement saying that something is not true or real
need improvement in this area. Having known this, what technique will be your foremost consideration C. a statement that is meant to prevent an incorrect understanding of something
before speaking in a large audience? D. a declaration that’s made emphatically, especially as part of an argument or as
A. Do research. When you are sure of every piece of information you are presenting, you will be more confident. if it’s to be understood as a statement of fact.
B. Use the right amount of gestures at the right time, as these movements help convey ideas more clearly.
C. Observe proper pronunciation, stress, intonation, juncture, diction, tone, and pacing when delivering a 48. The statement which is NOT an opinion in the following is _____.
speech. A. Every person must visit America.
D. Be careful enough not to use words that might put your reliability and reputation into jeopardy B. Alligators and crocodiles are examples of reptiles.
33. This technique links an object or an idea with something already liked or desired by the target C. The beaches of Palawan are most astounding than the beaches of Bali,
audience, such as wealth, success, pleasure, and security. Indonesia.
A. informative B. association C. repetition D. rhetorical questions D. President Rodrigo Duterte is the greatest president of the Philippines as
34. It is a form of public speaking where the speaker needs more time to prepare. Survey said.
A. Prepared Speech C. Informative Speech B. Impromptu Speech D. Demonstration Speech
35. It is a form of public speaking where the speaker is given the topic beforehand, has time to research it, 48. Which among the following is NOT essential when composing a text with multimodal elements?
and can rehearse or practice before delivering the speech. A. Understand how information can be presented using various modes
A. Prepared Speech B. Impromptu Speech C. Informative Speech D. Demonstration Speech B. Comprehend how various modes can work together to convey the intended
.36. Jet had earned a reputation for figuring things out and getting people out of otherwise hopeless meaning
situations. Many of his classmates and neighbors sought him out when they needed help with a problem. C. Know how to maneuver applicable technologies or applications to be used in
What can one say about Jet's reputation among the people around him? composing multimodal texts.
A. Disgusting B. Hopeful C. Shameful. D. Worthy of praise D. Know that technology has truly changed the ways people perceive information
37. Which category of claims states deals with ideas or claims that can be proven or invalidated with the
help of factual evidence? 50. A claim of value, also known as a value claim, presents an assertion as to whether something is good
A. Claims of Fact B. Claims of Policy C. Claims of Value D. Claims of Opinion or bad or if one concept or idea is better. Which among the following examples supports this claim?
38. Elle strongly believes that cramming will reflect how she speaks and behaves in front of an audience. A. Being the wealthiest city in the country, the City of Makati can implement better
This is something she would not want to happen. She knows that preparing everything is the key to a projects needed by its citizens.
successful speaking engagement. What technique of public speaking is being employed by Elle? B. Taking vitamins is better than eating fruits and vegetables in terms of boosting
A. Remain calm B. Plan ahead of time C. Consider your audience D. Be familiar with your topic our immune system.
39. What type of essay presents a stand or a rationale on a given proposition or issue? C. The city’s health department must learn from how other cities successfully
A. Informative B. Expository C. Argumentative D. Descriptive address the concerns against COVID-19.
40. It is a form of public speaking employed when one is tasked to give a scheduled talk before a group of D. To further improve one's skills in speaking before a large audience one must
students. consider enrolling in personality development classes that can help boost
A. Prepared Speech B. Impromptu Speech C. Informative Speech D. Demonstration Speech confidence, and improve one's self-image.
41. Language features or language devices are usually employed in persuasive writing. Which among the
following is NOT an example of a language feature/device?
A. Emotive Language B. Involving the Reader C. Rhetorical Questions D. Nouns and Adjectives
42. A process, an act, and an art of making a speech before an audience is ______.
A. Oration B. Extemporaneous C. Impromptu D. Public Speaking
43. It is a declaration or an expression of strong belief towards a particular topic, often without evidence.
A. Assertion B. Opinion C. Proposition D. Objection
44. This is a category of claims that states something about things in the past, present, and future. This
also deals with ideas or claims that can be proven or disproved with the help of factual evidence
A. Claims of Fact B. Claims of Policy C. Claims of Value D. Claims of Opinion
45. What technique in public speaking should one consider when one wants to be sure that the purpose
of their speech will be synonymous with where they will focus the discussion?
A. Be familiar with your topic C. Know your purpose