Alawihao National High School

Daet Camarines Norte

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST

English Grade 10

Part I
A. Special Terms
Directions: Match term in column B with the most appropriate description in column

A B

___1. argument A. refers to the series of events in the story

___2. controlling idea B. the transfer of written work in whole or in part
___3. mood C. stories about Gods, Goddesses, and heroes passed from
___4. opinion one generation to another
___5. tone D. to put somebody into trance
___6. theme E. what needs to be proven by facts
___7. plot F. central idea of a work of literature
___8. movie adaptations G. feeling created in a reader by a Literary work
___9. myths H. a core idea or focus of a written work
___10. entranced I. contains the body evidence used to support a point of view
J. refers to the attitude of the writer towards his subject

B. Grammar
Modals: Directions: Choose from the pool of answers the writer’s intention as hinted by
each underlined expression.

A. Ability B. Obligation C. Probability D. Willingness

____ 11. It’s true sorrows in life may bring despair.

____ 12. We must find the courage even in small things that we do.
____ 13. We will endure even the greatest sufferings that will come our way.
____ 14. Ordinary trials can be turned into extra ordinary moments.
____ 15. If you get a perfect score in this test, you may be the top contender for the
scholarship abroad.
____ 16. Tell me who your friends are and I can tell you who you are.
____ 17. You must attend the flag ceremony every day.
____ 18. Follow all the school rules and regulations and you may be adjudged a model
student.
____ 19. Students must submit all the requirements before the examination day.
____ 20. It’s unbelievable that she can do such amazing stunts.
____ 21. She said that she will undergo medical examination and interview.
____ 22. You’re very brilliant and good-looking. You can be in the movies.
____ 23. I will settle all my family’s financial obligations.
____ 24. She could read when she was four.
____ 25. He can’t drive. He’s too tired.
Part II
A. Reading and Literature
Directions: Read each of the following short passages carefully and copy the letter of the
word or phrase that best completes each numbered item.

Exploring the Sea of Goodness

Lee Emm

1.) Do you believe that a sea of goodness is possible in this world? 2.) I always believe it is
possible. 3.) Doing something good, no matter what the consequences are will always make me
contented and secure.
4.) There are a lot of ways I can do such, especially in doing something “good” for others.
5.)The steps are easy but zealousness, humility and consistency are the subtle ways. Here are the
simple ones:
6.) The first one is I imagine that I am in the place of the other person I’ll do good to. 7.)
Next, I’ll imagine how she’ll fell and react. 8.) That way, I’ll think doing good to significant others
will make at least a better person. 9.) That will make me be grateful that I have done something
good.
10.) With this simple but notable ways I can prove to myself, to others and to God that I
can explore the sea of goodness in this ever changing world. 11.) How about you, you can explore
it also? 12.) I bet you can!
____ 26. The main point of the article is best expressed in sentence no. ____.
A. 3 C. 10
B. 4 D. 12
____ 27. Exploring the sea of goodness, means you are practicing _______.
A. conscientiousness C. righteousness
B. humility D. sympathy
____ 28. The word subtle in sentence 5 means ________.
A. clear C. refined
B. practical D. strained
____ 29. The kind of evidence used by the writer to support her stand is through ____.
A. anecdotes C. statistics
B. example D. video
____ 30. The generalizations of statement about life or human experience the passage
make is to _____.
A. bring out the best in you C. struggle against the odds
B. stand up for one’s belief D. take strength to bear up the odds

For nos. 31 to 35
1.) The best way to overcome a disability is to face it head –on and not to let it prevent
from achieving great things. 2.) This is the lesson I draw from the lives of two people whom I
admire- the musician Stevie Wonder and the track- and- field star Jackie Joyner- Kersee. 3.) I
respect them for their courage and strength in overcoming obstacles. 4.) Both are African
American with disabilities who defied obstacles in order to be successful in their fields 5.) They
thought me never to give up no matter how intimidating the obstacles I face in life.

from: Overcome an Obstacle to Succeed by Eddie Harris

____ 31. The word “fought” is a/an _____ of the word “defied” in sentence no. 4.
A. connotation C. opposite
B. denotation D. symbol

____ 32. This passage would most probably interest a/an _________.
 A. adolescent C. child
B. adult D. old man

____ 33. The passage is most probably a part of a/an _________.

A. anecdote C. letter
B. autobiography D. persuasive essay

____ 34. To support his claim, the writer uses _____.

A. facts C. reason
B. opinion D. statistics

____ 35. An effective persuasive technique used by the author to emphasize his point is through
appealing to ______.
A. emotion C. reason
B. moral D. both A and C

For nos. 36 to 38

“When the world looks hopeless,

And life is not fair,
Throw back your shoulders
And do not despair.”

____ 36. The expression to “throw back your shoulders” means ______.
A. exercise your shoulders C. ignore your problems
B. forget your responsibilities D. show your feelings

____ 37. The passage appeals more to the sense of _______.

A. feeling C. sound
B. sight D. taste

____ 38. Most probably, the writer’s purpose in this passage is to _____.
A. express a feeling C. reveal the truth
B. given an advice D. win other’s approval

For nos. 39 to 41

An excerpt from: RABBI BEN EZRA

By: Robert Browing

Then, welcome each rebuff

That turns earth’s smoothness rough,
Each sting the bids nor sit nor stand nor go!
Be our joys three parts pain!
Strive, and hold cheap the starin’;
Learn, nor account the pang; dare, never
Grudge the three

____ 39. The word in the poem which is the opposite of “acceptance” is ______.
A. birds C. pangs
B. joys D. rebuff

____ 40. Lines no.5 to 7 appeals more to the sense of _______.

A. feeling C. taste
B. sight D. touch
 ____ 41. The tone of the poem is more of ______.
A. admiration C. inspirational
B. criticism D. pride

For nos. 33 to 36
If you have endured great despair,
Then you did it alone.
Getting a transfusion from a fire,
Picking the scabs off your heart,
Then wringing it out like a sock.

-from: Courage by Anne Sexton

____ 42. The feeling that the writer intends us to have toward life is _______.
A. contentment C. fear
B. courage D. hopelessness

____ 43. The word in the poem that gives hint to the mood it evokes is ______.
A. aspired C. sink
B. sail D. succeed

____ 44. The figures of speech used in the poem is ________.

A. alliteration C. personification
B. metaphor D. simile

____ 45. The last two lines of the poem express_______.

A. arrogance C. optimism
B. courage D. warning

Part III
A. Logical Organization.
Directions: Arrange the following sentences logically to form a coherent paragraph.
____46. A. Let’s ask help from other students to repair the existing damage.
____47. B. Encourage all to maintain cleanliness and beauty of our surrounding.
____48. C. We can restore the beauty of this wall.
____49. D. First, let’s raise funds for the repair.
____50.

Prepared by
Lourdes L. Frilles
Noted Adviser
ARMINDA G. DAVID
OIC Office of the Principal