Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Cebu Province
USMAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Usmad, Argao, Cebu

FOURTH QUARTER
S.Y 2022-2023
First Summative
ENGLISH 10

Name: ____ _______________Grade and Section: _______________ Date: _________Score:

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Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It refers to any important assertion presumed to be true but not actually verified.
a. assumption c. hypothesis
b. data d. variables
2. It provides a view of what others have written or researched on certain topic.
a. concept c. literature review
b. operational definition d. technical definition
3. It is a factual information [as measurements or statistics] used as a basis for reasoning, discussion,
or calculation.
a. assumption c. hypothesis
b. data d. variables
4. It is a clear statement in the form of a question of the specific issue that a researcher wishes to
analyze.
a. methodology c. research question
b. theoretical background d. variables
5. It is a characteristic that can assume any one of several values, for example, cognitive ability,
height, aptitude, teaching method.
a. methodology c. research question
b. theoretical background d. variables

6. A brief summary of a research project and its findings. A summary of a study that describes its
most important aspects, including major results and conclusions.
a. abstract c. conclusion
b. assumption d. hypothesis
7. Miss Montejo is conducting a research about how the effect of distant learning towards their
academic grade in English. She will compare the grade in English of the 50 students of Usmad
National High School during face to face learning and during distant learning out of 350 enrolled
students. What is the population in this research?
a. 50 b. 1000 c. 250 d.350
8. Mrs. Tabasa is conducting a research about finding out if there is a significant relationship between
the study habits of the students of Usmad National High School and their academic performance.
She will take the 50 students out of the 350 enrolled students. What are the variables of Mrs.
Tabasa’s research?
a. study habits and academic performance
b. teachers and study habits
c. the school and the academic performance
d. the school and the study habits
9. Based on the item 8, which part of research is when Mrs. Tabasa analyze the data by using
statistical treatment and solution?

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 a. methodology c. research question
b. theoretical background d. variables
10. Mrs. Tabasa included in her literature review different researches and study. She included the
research authored by Ms. Je-Ann Montejo, Ms. Jonalen S. Rodriguez and Mrs. Jasmin Q. Ybanez.
How would Mrs. Tabasa acknowledge the authors of the research when writing her literature
review?
a. Montejo, J., et.al.
b. Montejo, J., Rodriguez J., and Ybanez, J.
c. Montejo, J., Rodriguez J., and Ybanez, J., et.al.
d. Je-Ann Montejo, Jonalen S. Rodriguez and Jasmin Q. Ybanez.
11. Which kind of definition states or describes the nature, scope, or meaning of something?
a. analytical definition c. operational definition
b. encyclopedic Definitiion d. technical definition
12. It is a kind of definition which can be defined as a concise and understandable description of what
is to be observed and measured, such that different people gathering or collecting, using and
interpreting data will do so consistently.
a. analytical definition c. operational definition
b. encyclopedic Definitiion d. technical definition

13-16 Read and identify whether the statement expresses a clear definition or not. Put √ if it is
clear and X if it is unclear. Write your answer on the space provided before the number.

_ 12. A module is a learning material used for intervention to continue learning even at home.
_ 13. Research is the discovery of new knowledge or the use of existing knowledge in a new and
creative way.
_____14. A questionnaire is a very essential tool.
_____15. Internet is a universal network that connects computer systems over the world.
_____16.. Facebook is an application that is better than Instagram.

17-22 Read and analyze the statements below, then, identify how each item is being defined. Indicate
TD if the definition is technical and OD if it is operational.

__OD 17. Age is the participant’s age measured in years and the incidence of addiction is defined as
whether or not the participant currently meets the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for any substance use
disorder.
___ 18. Stress is a force that strains and distorts a body.
___ 19. Twitter is a social media application that limits messages to 140 characters.
___ 20. The manipulative variable is temperature, and the responding variable is rate of reaction.
___ 21. Fiber optics is a technology that transfers information via hair thin fibers.
___ 22. Anxiety is a felling and a physiological response. When we are upset, our heart beats faster
and stronger, our muscles uptight and we shake, our palms sweat and sometimes even our face
sweats and blushes, our voice may crack or our face.
___23. Mercury is a substance that is liquid at room temperature.
__ _24. Telephone is a device used to talk to people who are far away.

25-28 Read each question carefully, then, encircle the letter that corresponds to your answer.

25. Which of the definitions/statements is technical?

a. Extracurricular contests are activities not included within the scope of a regular curriculum.
b. Extracurricular contests have to be participated among students.
c. Extracurricular contests are essentials among learners.
d. Extracurricular contests are activities for all.
26. Which of the following has an operational definition?
a. Weight is something heavy.
b. Weight is measured through the use of a weighing scale.
c. Weight is a heavy thing lifted by an athlete.

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 d. Weight deals to the numbers that appear when a thing is placed on a weighing scale.

27. Which of the sentences is NOT a technical definition?

a. A cellular phone is a device used for communication.
b. A device is utilized to measure temperature.
c. A weighing scale is a device used to measure one’s weight.
d. A calculator is a device used in solving mathematical problems.
28. Which of the statements is NOT an operational definition?
a. Respondents refer to the number of participants in a certain research/study.
b. Questionnaire is a tool used in gathering data.
c. Demography refers to the statistical study of human population size and density.
d. Rationale gives or states the statement of purpose, an explanation of how and why things are
done.
29. Based on this sample technical definition below, which part of the sentence is the defining
characteristic?
Mercury is a substance that is liquid at room temperature.
a. Mercury
b. substance
c. liquid at room temperature
d. none of the choices
30. Based on the sample technical definition on the item 29, which part of the definition is the class?
a. Mercury
b. substance
c. liquid at room temperature
d. none of the choices
31. Mr. Geyrozaga is conducting a research about how offline mobile games helped in increasing the
academic performance of the students in Mathematics. He was advised to define academic
performance according to how it is used in her research. What type of definition should she used?
a. analytical definition c. operational definition
b. encyclopedic Definitiion d. technical definition
32. Which of the following is not a way of expanding the definition of words?
a. Expanding the definition of words into a sentence
b. Expanding the definition of words into a paragraph
c. Expanding the definition by duplicating the definition in the dictionary.
33. Which of the following definition goes deeper than the simple dictionary meaning?
a. expanded definition c.encyclopedic definition
b. literal definition d. none of the choices
34. It is a way of expanding the definition of words into a paragraph where the definition is expanded
by enumerating or citing examples of how the word is used.

a. Expanding by comparing and contrasting

b. Expanding by describing a process
c. Expanding by giving examples
d. none of the choices
35. Based from the sample paragraph below, what way of expanding the definition of words into a
paragraph was used?

Speed is a concept that marks our day. Sluggishness is out. Speed is demanded by industry
which is constantly on the lookout for new inventions. Sluggishness is penalized, especially in
industries where compensation depends upon output. Speed is the attractive come-on for short-term
courses in cooking, computerizing, sewing, diving, learning, learning a new language, and others. The
slower long-term courses are not so appealing. Instant coffee is usually preferred to coffee that must
be boiled yet. Yes, speed is the word of the day.

a. Expanding by comparing and contrasting c. Expanding by giving examples

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 b. Expanding by describing a process d. none of the choices

36. Based from the sample paragraph below, what way of expanding the definition of words into a
paragraph was used?

Speed is a concept that marks our time. Everybody is in a hurry to go somewhere. Industry is
constantly demanding new inventions that will speed up production so that the constant cry of the
bosses to the workmen is to speed it up! The maker of automobiles boasts the newest type of car
which is faster than the old model. Shoppers push and shove each other all about the counters. All are
in a hurry to get something. People who are going to school, shop, or office rush breathlessly to do
important tasks. They gulp their food and swallow it in haste. Restless “hunters of fun” crowd into
places of entertainment. Most of these people cannot sit still. At a movie, they tap their feet or fingers
in impatience. Yes, speed is the word of the day.

a. Expanding by comparing and contrasting c. Expanding by giving examples

b. Expanding by describing a process d. none of the choices

37-38 Write C if the sentence is grammatically correct and W if wrong. Write your answer in the blank
provided before the number.

_37. Weighing scale is a devices used to measure the weight of an individual.

38. A microwave is a device that heats food using electromagnetic energy.

39-40 Encircle the letter of the word/s that makes the sentence erroneous. Write N if there is no error.

39. Friendship are a state of acquaintance between or among persons.

a b c d

40. In true friendship the bond are mutually shared.

a b c d

Prepared by:

JE-ANN G. MONTEJO
Teacher I Checked by:

CRISTINO O. CARREON
Principal I I