Republic of the Philippines

C. Through
Department of Education presenting the argument
with facts
Region VII Central Visayas
D. Through giving importance to the
Schools Division of Bayawan
value ofCity
his stance
3rd QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 10
Name: _____________________________
Grade Level and Section: _____________

JUMBLED WORDS! Directions: Arrange the letters

correctly to form a word related to constructing an
argumentative essay. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. HCEAERSR - ___________________________
2. IONCCONULS - ________________________
3. TIONISOPPRO - ________________________
4. DORTINUCIONT - ______________________
5. POSITPOION - _________________________
6. SICALSLAC- ___________________________
7. UGRATNME - __________________________
8. UELVA- _______________________________
9. SISHET TASTENMET - __________________
10. CYPILO - _____________________________
TEST II. Read and understand the essay. Encircle only the
letter of the correct answer.
Why Wearing a Mask is Important
by Michael Roberts, M.D.
The issue of wearing face coverings in public comes up
frequently these days. A common sentiment is, "If I am not
personally at high risk for COVID-19, why should I wear a
mask?" I suspect this is why I see so many people in public
places who are not covering their nose and mouth. The CDC
has recommended "wearing cloth face coverings in public
settings where other social distancing measures are difficult
to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially
in areas of significant community-based transmission."
The reason for this is that the virus that causes COVID-19
can be spread even before symptoms appear, by such things
as coughing, sneezing, or even speaking at close range.
Cloth face coverings have been recommended due to their
low cost and ready availability. Using cloth face coverings
preserves surgical masks and N-95 masks for healthcare
workers
who may be involved in the direct care of patients with
COVID-19.
The importance of using face coverings in public is
illustrated in the graphic seen here. If I wear my face
covering to protect you from me, and you wear your face
covering to protect me from you, then we can all
dramatically decrease our risk of transmission of the virus
that causes COVID-19. This, in conjunction with social
distancing and frequent handwashing or use of hand
sanitizer, will be important in limiting the spread of
COVID19 as we return to our usual activities.
Comprehension Check:
11. What details are given in the first paragraph of the
essay?
A. Restatement of the main claim
B. Reasons supporting the claim
C. Background information of the issue
D. Summary
12. How did the writer express his proposition?
A. Through giving a meaning to a concept
B. Through appealing to the reader’s emotions
13. Does the writer try to change the views of the readers?
A. Yes B. No C. Maybe D. Both A and B
Directions: Read and comprehend each sentence. Encircle
the letter of the correct answer.
14. What is the purpose of providing background
information to readers in writing an essay?
A. to have more information about the topic
B. to have distractions about the claim
C. to have warnings for an opposing view
D. to have a summary outline of the topic
15. Where can you find evidence and details in an essay?
A. introductory paragraph
B. conclusion part
C. body paragraphs
D. thesis statement
16. What is shown when a statement of opposing view or
claim is presented in an essay?
A. what someone would argue for the claim
B. what someone would argue against the claim
C. what the reader should believe
D. what the writer tries to prove
17. Which of the following is the INCORRECT way of
getting the audience’s attention?
A. use a story
B. use an insult
C. use statistic
D. use a quotation
18. What is the purpose of writing a conclusion?
A. to restate the attention-getter and background
B. to restate the arguments and the reasons
C. to give the evidence and details
D. to give new information
19. This part consists of three (3) or more paragraphs that
explain the reasons why you support your thesis. Each
paragraph covers different idea or piece of evidence and
contains a topic sentence which explains why the reader
should agree with your position. The body paragraphs back
up your claims with examples, research, statistics, studies
and text citations.
A. Body Paragraph
B. Conclusion
C. Thesis Statement
20. This one paragraph restates your thesis and summarizes
all the arguments made in your body paragraphs. A good
conclusion appeals to the reader’s emotions. In some cases,
writers use personal anecdote explaining how the topic
personally affects them.
A. Body Paragraph B. Conclusion C. Definition

TEST III. DISCOVER AND ANALYZE! TEST IV. PARTS TO WHOLE!

Directions: Read and understand the following essays. Then,
answer the questions that follow. Choose the letter of the
correct answer for each item.
Directions: Read the argumentative essay carefully and
identify its parts.
Afterward, rewrite in the boxes the content of the different
parts of the essay. Item number 1 is done for you.
5 PTS. EACH
35-50.

21. What is the essay mainly about?

A. Banning of smoking in public places
B. Smoking as causes of respiratory problems
C. Smoking in public places
D. Smoking as dangerous to your health

22. How was the argument presented in the essay?

A. Classical Type
B. Rogerian Type
C. Toulmin Type
D. Both A and C

23. What is the introductory paragraph of the essay?

A. Smoking cigarettes should be banned in public places.
B. Smoking cigarettes can cause lung problems.
C. Smoking cigarettes should be banned.
D. It does not include smoking at home.

24. What is the thesis statement of the essay?

A. Smoking cigarettes can cause lung problems.
B. Smoking cigarettes should be banned in public places.
C. My position is that smoking in public places should be
banned.
D. Smoking in public places should be banned because it
poses health risks to individuals who are non-
smokers and who do not want to inhale the fumes from
cigarettes?

25.How was the argument presented in the essay?

A. Classical Type
B. Rogerian Type
C. Toulmin Type
D. Both A and C