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Third Preliminary Examination

ENGLISH 10
S.Y. 2022-2023
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:___________________
Grade & Section: ______________________________________________ Score:__________________
Test I. Multiple Choice
Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.
________1. These are the arrangement of words in a sentence.
a. Sentence Pattern b. Verb c. Noun d. Adjective
_______2. It links the subject and its complement.
a. Subject complement b. Linking verb c. Object complement
_______3. A noun or pronoun receiving the direct object.
a. Direct object b. object complements c. indirect object
_______4. A Verb that does not require an object.
a. Intransitive verb b. transitive verb c. Linking verb
_______5. It describes or provide information about the subject.
a. Subject b. Subject complement c. complement
_______6. It describes, names or gives information about the object.
a. Direct object b. indirect object c. object complements
_______7. It reflects your dignified stance in your writing as a member of the academic community. This means that
since your audience are fellow members of the academic community, the language you use requires precision to make it
a “legitimate” piece of academic writing.
a. Objectivity b. Formality c. Explicitness d. Structure
_______8. Formality of essay can be achieved through the following except.
a. Choosing expanded modal forms over contracted forms, such as using cannot instead of can’t, do not
instead of don’t.
b. Choosing one verb form over two-word, such as damage instead of mess up.
c. Avoiding the use of personal pronouns such as you, I, and we.
d. Choosing expanded terms over their abbreviated equivalents, such as “as soon as possible” instead of ASAP.
_______9. Academic writing requires special knowledge and use of more complex language and _____________.
a. Explicitness b. Structure c. Formality d. Objectivity
_______10. These are the criteria in achieving objectivity in writing essay.
a. Avoiding colloquial/trite/idiomatic expressions, such as kind of like, as a matter of fact, I need to go to the
John.
b. Avoiding the use of personal pronouns such as you, I, and we
c. Avoiding rhetorical questions as it marks “closeness” with the reader, and constantly seeks his/her
attention.
d. Avoiding emotive language that shows biases and lessens objectivity.
_______11. This is one of the features in academic writing that demands the use of signposts and allow readers to trace
the relationships in the parts of study
a. Objectivity b. Explicitness c. Formality d. Structure
_______12. To make more explicit idea in the paragraph we use the following adverb/s or connecting phrases except.
a. However, b. this resulted in c. froze d. similarly
_______13. Academic writing requires care since knowledge is built from proven theories and concepts, this feature of
academic writing is called.
a. Objectivity b. structure c. formality d. Caution
_______14. In academic writing, caution needs to be observed in the following parts of your paper except.
a. Conclusion must be your first priority and should be place at the beginning of your paragraph.
b. When a hypothesis needs to be tested.
c. Drawing conclusions or predictions from your findings that may generalize certain matters or may not be
conclusive.
d. referencing others’ work to build on your own paper.
_______15. In observing caution these forms might be helpful except.
 a. Verbs indicating caution: tends, suggest, appear to be, think, believe, doubt, indicate.
b. Must use of one supporting point in your thesis statement.
c. Modal verbs: will, must, would, may, can, might, could
d. Adverbs of frequency: often, sometimes, usually
_______16. This is a format in academic writing which includes the introduction, body, and the conclusion.
a. Objectivity b. formality c. structure d. caution
_______17. This is a part of a paragraph that provide the reader with a clear idea of the focus and aim of the text.
a. Body b. conclusion c. neck d. introduction
_______18. This is a part of essay where the argument, supporting ideas and results are developed and discussed.
a. Body b. conclusion c. neck d. introduction
_______19. This is a part of essay whose function gives a brief restatement of the main arguments and facts that have
been treated in the essay.
a. Body b. conclusion c. neck d. introduction
_______20. Arrange the paragraph into its original form.
a. B C D A b. D C B A c. A B C D d. C D A B

A. Busan is a great place to live. The local cuisine is incredible.

B. It includes spicy street food, raw seafood, and smoky pigs’ feet. It is also a beautiful place, with majestic
mountains and warm, sunny beaches.
And the people are so friendly.
C. Complete strangers often stop to chat with foreigners or ask them if they need help. This has happened to me.
D. These are just some of the reasons I think Busan is a fantastic place to live.

_______21. This is the overall idea or argument of your work. Also, this is the general statement that presents essential
points that leads the reader to the right direction.
a. Topic sentence b. introduction c. Outline d. thesis statement
_______22. This is the pattern or the structure of your essay.
a. Outline b. thesis statement c. introduction d. topic sentence
_______23. This is the main idea of the essay.
a. Outline b. thesis statement c. introduction d. conclusion
_______24. Thesis statement has how many supporting points.
a. 1 b. 2 c. 99 d. 100
_______25. Identify the main idea in the thesis sentence presented. “The ASEAN region is a dynamic system because it
capitalizes on cultural diversity, rich resources, and a variety of perspective”.
a. Because it capitalizes c. The ASEAN region is a dynamic sentence
b. Dynamic system d. Cultural diversity, rich resources, and a variety of perspective
_______26. These are the supporting points of the thesis statement presented on number 20.
a. Because it capitalizes c. The ASEAN region is a dynamic sentence
c. Dynamic system d. Cultural diversity, rich resources, and a variety of perspective
Identify the main idea on the thesis statement given in each number.
_______27. “Plagiarism can be explained from cultural and socio-political perspective.
a. Plagiarism b. Cultural c. Explained d. socio-political perspective
_______28. “Effective dissemination of information and efficient resource management are indicators of effective local
governance”.
a. Dissemination of information c. effective local governance
b. Efficient resource management d. none of the choices
_______29. “Excellent guitar requires countless hours of practice, strategic decisions in purchasing equipment, and
tireless dedication”.
a. Countless practice b. Strategic decision c. tireless dedication d. excellent guitar
_______30. “Automated election should be improved to minimize fraud, facilitate faster turnout, and maximize voter
participation”
a. Automated election should be improved c. facilitate faster turnout
b. Minimize fraud d. maximize voter participation
_______31. “Despite some risks, online business can be sustainable models for doing business since they minimize
operating costs and provide greater options for consumers”.
a. Despite some risks b. Online business can be sustainable c. operating costs d. consumers
_______32. Thesis statement can only be found in _______________.
a. Conclusion b. body c. introduction d. structure
_______33. This includes the introduction, body, and the conclusion of the essay.
 a. Conclusion b. body c. introduction d. structure
_______34. This is part of essay that sum-up the whole idea of the essay and course of action that the writers would like
the readers to take.
a. Conclusion b. body c. introduction d. structure
_______35. This is a part of essay where the writer defines, elaborate, or explain the thesis statement.
a. Conclusion b. body c. introduction d. structure

Test II. Perfect Match

Write the corresponding Pattern of the given sentences below, choices are as follow.

S-IV S-TV-DO S-TV-IO-DO S-TV-DO-OC S-LV-SC

_______________________36. They work hard.

_______________________37. She brought a book.
_______________________38. My father gave me my allowance.
_______________________39. They elected Emman as class president.
_______________________40. The exam was difficult.
_______________________41. Evita swim.
_______________________42. She likes coffee.
_______________________43. Kat made Marian a dress.
_______________________44. I found the book interesting.
_______________________45. She is intelligent
_______________________46. MJ dances gracefully.
_______________________47. The people shouted.
_______________________48. He gave me flowers and chocolates
_______________________49. He chose Diana his partner.
_______________________50. I am a teacher.

Prepared by: Checked and Approved by:

MARK JOHN D. DADAP LEONILA S. BALANIAL

Subject Teacher JHS Principal