Republic of the Philippines

Region I
Division of La Union
PARAOIR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
(formerly DMMMSU NHS - Paraoir)
Balaoan, La Union 2517

SECOND PERIODICAL EXAMINATIONS

English 10

Name:______________________________ Section: __________ Score _____

Note: For multiple choice tests, write the letter of your answer before the number.

Study the bar graph below and answer the following questions.

1. What does the scale on the left beginning with 0 and ending with 7 represent?
A. Number of students selling candy C. Number of candy in each case
B. Number of cases of candy sold D. Number of days each month that candy was sold
2. Which two MONTHS had approximately the same amount of candy sold?
A. September & February C. November & March
B. October & March D. September & December
3. The amount of candy sold in December is twice the amount of candy sold in which other month?
A. October B. March C. January D. September
4. What was the total amount of candy sold during the school year shown in the graph?
A. 27.5 Cases B. 43 Cases C. 35.5 Cases D. 23 Cases
5. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?
A. held over boiling water B. very old C. unable to chew gum D. greatly admired
6. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to
work harder. What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.
A. a reason to do something B. a small amount of money C. a tax D. a good job
7. Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until
1920. What is “suffrage” ?
A. something that causes physical pain C. skirts that did not cover ankles
B. an early flag D. the right to vote
8. Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. What is a cotton gin?
A. a drink B. a book C. a machine D. a cloth
9. The original Pilgrims called themselves the “Saints” and referred to others who joined with them for the voyage as the
“Strangers.” In this context, “original” means _______.
A. one of a kind B. first C. humorous D. musical
10. When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native Americans would attack
them. However, the people that they encountered, the Wampanoag Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe. To
encounter, is to _______.
A. meet B. note how many C. fight D. exchange text messages
11. Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert
is to _______.
A. change the direction of C. jump into a dry river
B. look for really high waves D. look through a telescope
12. A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a selfless
person she is! A selfless woman _______.
A. is selfish B. has no name C. likes to wear scarves D. cares more about others than herself
13. Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house. An intruder is someone
who intrudes. To intrude is to __________.
A. paint or repair old buildings C. go where one is not wanted or doesn't belong
B. wear ones shoes on the wrong feet D. be very noisy
14. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all! Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
A. reduce B. follow C. behind D. buy
15. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread.
What does “inhibit” mean?
A. live in a certain place C. itch or burn
B. block or slow down D. help to do something important
16. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they
both liked the same kind of music. A dispute is a __________.
A. musical instrument B. choice of music C. discovery D. disagreement

For numbers 17-20. What sensory image is underscore in the following?

17. “and with a gentle and encouraging smile, he led me through the gate of mystery.”
A. Touch B. Hearing C. Sight D. Smell
18. “for the wind to toy and tangle and molest; her eyes were brighter than the radiant west.”
A. Touch B. Hearing C. Sight D. Smell
19. But with angelic progress when she spoke, unearthly voices sang in unison.
A. Touch B. Hearing C. Sight D. Smell
20. The birds sing loud above the flowering land.
A. Touch B. Hearing C. Sight D. Smell
21. Before you write, you should
A. choose and narrow your topic. C. both a and b
B. write a sentence that expresses your claim. D. none of the above
22. In choosing a topic for an argumentative paper, you should
A. choose a topic that is both controversial and interesting to you. C. both a and b
B. pick a topic that you can manage to cover completely in the space allowed in your paper. D. none of the above
23. The paper is as light as a feather. What figure of speech is used?
A. Simile B. metaphor C. hyperbole D. personification
24. The ocean was a raging bull. What figure of speech is used?
A. Simile B. metaphor C. hyperbole D. personification
25. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. What figure of speech is used?
A. Simile B. metaphor C. hyperbole D. personification
26. The streetlight was my security guard. What figure of speech is used?
A. Simile B. metaphor C. hyperbole D. personification

For number 27-33. Arrange the words to make a sensible definition of the given word.
to try to a particular satisfy need or demand
27. CATER

to more noticeable or make prominent

28. ACCENTUATE

a state of and noisy confused disturbance

29. COMMOTION
 displayed not openly acknowledged or
30. COVERT

manners distinguished in or bearing

31. ARISTOCRATIC

happen tending to see the aspect of things or believe that the worst will worst
32. PESSIMISTIC

to make soaked thoroughly wet or

33. DRENCH

For numbers 34-40. Identify the intonation of the following sentences. Draw an arrow pointing up for rising and
an arrow pointing down for falling.
34. This music sounds good.
35. I love watching Heroes.
36. My brother's name is Dylan.
37. Blue is my favorite color.
38. Is this music good?
39. Do you like watching Heroes?
40. Are you hungry?
Use the pie chart/circle graph to find the best answer to each question.

41. Approximately how many hours a day are spent sleeping?

A. 6 hours B. 9 hours C. 8 hours D. 10 hours
42. According to this graph, for every 24 hours, about how many hours are spent socializing and watching TV?
A. 4 hours B. 2 hours C. 5 hours D. 6 hours
43. If a student ate ¾ (three-fourths) of their meals away from home, what % of the total day is spent eating other
than at home?
A. 6% B. 4% C. 7% D. 12%
44. Approximately how many hours a day are spent in school and doing homework?
A. 7 hours B. 8.5 hours C. 9 hours D. 8 hours
Read closely the story in the box and write the letter of the most appropriate answer to complete each of the
following numbered items.
As the cool stream gushed over one hand, she (my teacher) spelled into the other hand the word water, first slowly, then
rapidly. I stood still, my whole attention fixed upon the motions of her fingers. Suddenly I felt a misty consciousness as of
something forgotten—a thrill of returning thought; and somehow the mystery of language was revealed to me. I knew then
that “w-a-t-e-r” meant the wonderful cool something that was flowing over my hand. That living word awakened my soul
and gave it light, hope, joy—set it free!
--Helen Keller,”The Story of My Life”

45. From the story, we can say that Helen Keller is

A. blind B. illiterate C. ignorant D. deaf
46. The paragraph implicitly stated that
A. Helen Keller had the best tutor B. Helen Keller was very eager to learn
C. Helen Keller was mentally challenged D. Helen Keller was rich
47. As the story was narrated, the author felt
A. happy B. proud C. annoyed D. irritated
48. The author’s purpose in writing the text was
A. To inform people about her life B. To inspire people about her life
C. To boast off her knowledge D. To persuade people to get a tutor
49. The paragraph implicitly stated that Helen Keller was
A. an intelligent young girl B. a daughter of a rich man
C. a girl with disability D. a good writer

Midway in our life’s journey, I went astray

from the straight road and woke to find myself
alone in a dark wood. How shall I say
What wood that was! I never saw so drear,
So rank, so arduous a wilderness!
Its very memory gives a shape to fear.
- “The Inferno”, Canto 1 by Alighieri

50. At the beginning of the passage the mood is

A. quiet B. regretful C. eerie D. energetic
51. The last three lines signify the tone of the author as
A. fearful B. bold C. wonder D. awe
52. From the passage, it could be implied that
A. The speaker had not been a good man in his lifetime
B. The speaker was in a deep dark forest
C. The speaker was into a great adventure
D. The speaker was lost
53. “Animals have emotions and personalities.” How would you show politeness even though you disagree on the
issue?
A. ”You’re wrong!” B. “I respect you for that, but I do not agree with you.”
C. “You talk nonsense.” D. “That is outrageous!”
54. Do not compare yourself to others for there will always be lesser and greater persons than you are - Desiderata.
Take your stand and affirm with the statement.
A. “That’s absolutely correct!” B. “I respect you for that, but…”
C. “No doubt about it” D. Both A and C
55-56. Identify two negative expressions from the statements below. Choose two only.
A. No doubt about
B. Pardon me, but
C. You have a point, however
D. I have nothing against it
E. Definitely
F. That is indeed great
G. Certainly

Using the APA format, make a bibliographical entry from the following information of a book. Put all the
necessary information.

English Learner’s Material 10, Theodore Ramos, Rex Bookstore, Pasig City

_________________________ (2015) ___________________________ _______________ ______________