Second Quarter Examination

English 10

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Direction: Read each question carefully and choose the correct answer.
Reading Comprehension (for nos. 1 to 8)

One reason that so many people fail is that they lack confidence in themselves. If you think of
yourself as being unworthy of great achievement, you will never achieve greatness. If, on the other hand
you know yourself and understand what your abilities are, and then if you are determined to accomplished
and gain confidence in yourself.
One of the surest ways to accomplish this is for you to associate with persons who have really
achieve greatness. It is impossible however, for most people to come frequently into the actual presence
of the great. The next best thing, perhaps, is for you to spend part of your time in reading about great
achievers. Biography is a powerful stimulant to action.
But these process will not work unless you rid yourself of a sense of inferiority and determined to
do the best that you possibly can. One of the great philosophers expressed the idea in a single sentence
when he said that each individual should hitch his wagon to a star.

1. According to the author, what is one of the surest ways to achieve self-confidence?
a. Read lots of informative books
b. Deal with people who have achieved greatness
b. Be-friend people who are self sufficient
d. Develop a strong and independent personality
2. Based on the selection, what conclusion may be drawn?
a. Confidence in oneself is crucial in achieving success
b. Associating with well-known individuals is enough to propel one to succeed.
c. Reading the biographies of great people is essential for one to become successful.
d. Confidence in the ability of others is needed to boost one’s chances of succeeding.
3. What does the saying “Each individual should hitch his wagon to a star” mean?
a. One should try to fulfill all his ambitions in life
b. A person should emulate his ideal person
c. A person should aim as high as he could reach
d. One should wish upon a star to make his dreams come true.
4. What is the main idea of the selection?
a. Self-confidence is hard to achieve.
b. Many people suffer from an inferiority complex.
c. Knowing oneself leads to great achievement in life.
 d. Self-confidence is the key factor in achieving success in life
5. Which paragraph/s gives/ give specific suggestions on how to develop confidence in oneself?
a. Paragraph 1 c. Paragraph 1 and 3
b. Paragraph 2 d. Paragraph 2 and 3
6. Successful people are different from those who are not because they
a. Work hard at having faith in their abilities. c. Hesitate to take risk by themselves.
b. Preserve to achieve greatness. d. Disregard the opinion of others.
7. What literary technique was used by the writer in presenting his ideas?
a. Narration b. Detailed Analysis c. Comparing ideas d. Giving suggestions
8. What is the purpose of the author in writing the text?
a. Suggest ways on how to gain self-confidence.
b. Explain the importance of self-confidence.
c. Persuade the readers to spend time in reading about great achievers.
d. Define self-confidence.
(For nos. 9-11)
A survey shows results in which people aged 16 and over were asked about preferred devices for
accessing the internet. The question referred to going online at home and in other places. Participants
mentioned four main devices in their answers: a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet and a desktop computer.
Majority of the participants prefer to use smartphones and laptops, with just three percent
difference between the two. Nearly a third participants prefer to go online with a smart phone. Thirty
percent like to use laptop. A desktop computer accounts for fourteen percent users preferred devices.
Only a small minority prefer a device other than this main four.

9. Supply the following diagram with the missing information.

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a. Participants of the survey c. Preferred devices for accessing internet

b. Participants prefer to go online d. Preferred devices used by teenagers
10. Which of the following shows a graphic representation of the passage?
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11. What conclusion can you make out of the pie graph?
a. Since mobile and portable devices are the most popular choices, it is clear that many participants are
accessing the internet outside their homes.
b. Participants who use desktop computers are not using internet
c. Accessing internet using other devices is popular nowadays.
 d. Desktop computers is not an appropriate device in accessing internet.
Listening Comprehension (for numbers 12-16)
12. Which of the following statements shows a cause and effect relationship?
a. Man’s wasteful ways are a perennial problem.
b. Man’s brutality toward his destruction.
c. The marine species and the flora and fauna are adversely affected.
d. Mass suicide of fishes and whales have been seen along coastlines
13. Who is referred to in the phrase as “a messy animal” in the passage?
a. fishes and whales b. flora and fauna c. scientist d. man
14. What does the selection generally urge man to realize?
a. The threat of environmental pollution to each country.
b. The necessity of taking immediate steps to solve the pollution.
c. The scope of the problem of environmental pollution.
d. The steps to take in checking the impending pollution disaster.
15. What would be the outcome if we continue polluting our environment?
a. Man will be destroyed by an environment he had polluted.
b. Less births and less gadgetry will save the world from catastrophe.
c. Technology can help check the problem on environment.
d. Man’s wasteful ways will contribute more to pollution.
16. What is implied in the last part of the passage?
a. Man failed to realize the seriousness of the problem.
b. Pollution, if unchecked, can bring about the destruction of man.
c. Man does not deserve to be the master of His creation.
d. There is no need to be alarmed of the pollution.
17. How will you develop your introduction in an argumentative essay?
a. Provide proof for a claim. c. Capture the interest of the reader.
b. Restate the point of discussion d. Present evidence to support premise.
18.There are three parts of argumentative essay. What are they?
a. Introduction, Body, Conclusion c. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal
b. Lead, Thesis, Conclusion d. Proposition, Proof, Conclusion
19. In an argumentative essay, in which paragraph can the thesis be found?
a. Body b. Introduction c. Conclusion d. Refutation
20. In developing an argument, the following are to be considered EXCEPT;
a. Argue using your evidence and research c. Use emotional appeal
b. Appeal to your audience’s rational and logical thinking d. Use empirical evidence
21. How would you present your conclusion in an argument?
a. Argue using your evidence and research c. State your conviction strongly
b. State your central proposition d. Clarify your issue
22. What will weaken the effectiveness of an argument?
 a. Logical fallacies c. Well explained evidences.
b. Ethical appeals d. Logic and reasoning.
23. What technique in argumentation takes a part from the whole and scrutinizes to prove the point?
a. Analogy b. Analysis c. Comparison-Contrast d. Definition
For nos. 24-26

1. The SOGIE Bill is intended to prevent various economic and public accommodation-related acts
of discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
2. Everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, deserves equal orientation of
gender identity, deserves equal access to opportunities and their safety should be protected.
3. The fight for equality and anti-discrimination for the LGBTQ+ community is one that has
known almost two decades of legal struggle.
4. Senator Hontiveros said that SOGIE Equality Bill remains the best policy tool to protect
members of the LGBTQ community from discrimination, harassment, and even violence.

24. Which is a statement of value?

a. Statement 3 b. Statement 4 c. Statement and 4 d. Statement 1
25. Which is a claim of policy?
a. Statement 1 b. Statement 2 and 3 c. Statement 2 d. Statement 4
26. Which statement is a claim of fact?
a. Statement 1 b. Statement 2 c. Statement 1 and 3 d. Statement 4
Supply the appropriate expressions in the following statements.
27. Leo: I believe that boy-girl relationship is not a problem to our studies.
Sarah: ______________with your belief. It would only distract our concentration.
a. I agree b. I beg to disagree c. I don’t see your point d. I don’t think so
28. Leo: ______________. Why do say that?
a. Oh that’s a good idea c I agree with you
b. That’s another point already d. I don’t see your point
29. Sarah: I mean, there’s someone now who shares your time.
Leo: _____________ someone now shares our time.
a. No, I believe that c. I don’t see your point that
b. I agree with you that d. I don’t believe that
30. The missile annihilated the entire building, leaving only ruins and a cloud of smoke
a. to add something larger c. to damage in appearance
b. to irritate someone d. to completely destroy
31. Afraid that the restaurant’s sign was not easy to see, the manager decided to accentuate it with neon lights.
a. to make more noticeable c. to suggest doubt
b. to express approval d. to elevate in height
32. The rain fell so heavily that everything outside became completely drenched.
a. cleaned b. disappointed c. to enlivened d. to soaked
33. Spies excel at covert operations, and a good spy can go an entire lifetime without anyone ever knowing he or she
was a secret agent.
a. secret b. protected c. shifted d. jealous
34. Rex was as misanthropic as they come, a man so consumed by hatred of human kind that he could not even
stand going to the market for fear of having to see another person. The underlined word means
a. being extremely old b. disliking humanity c. being suspicious d. covering up
35. Why it is important for readers to identify biases and prejudice in written work?
a. Recognizing these factors helps reader become more acquainted with writers they agree with.
b. Recognizing these factors helps reader think critically to avoid being influence about how they feel about
people or things
c. Recognizing these factors helps reader think critically in order to gain better understanding of the writer’s
perspective.
d. Recognizing these factors is not important; it is normal to have, biases and prejudices about people or
things.
36. Which of the following examples includes a properly formatted in-text citation for a quote?
a. John stated “the placement of photographs is not conducive…” (para.3)
b. “The emphasis on philosophical discourse is related…(Williams & Snode, 200, p.45).
c. After running for political office, it was deemed appropriate that we…” (1997, pg.128)
d. Mathew said, “The research study results were inconclusive” (para.4).
37. For all quoted material, the in-text citation must include;
a. The author’s last name, year, and the title of the source.
b. The author’s last name, and the title of the source and page/ paragraph number.
c. The author’s last name, year, and the title of the source and page/ paragraph number.
38. Which of the following in-text citations is the correct format for a source with 7 authors?
a. (Smith et al.,2016)
b. (Smith, Jones, et al., 2016)
c. (Smith, Jones, Sloan, Brown, Lee, Simmons, et al., 2016)
d. (Smith, Jones, Sloan, Brown, Lee, Simmons, & Mort, 2016)
39. For all paraphrased or summarized content, the in-text citation must include;
a. The authors last name and the page or paragraph number.
b. The authors last name and the date of the publication
c. The title of the document and the author’s last name.
d. The year of publication only.
40. Which of the following reference has the correct format for APA style?
a. Gu, Qing and Brooks, Jane. (2008). Beyond the accusation of plagiarism. System: An International
Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 36(3), 337-352.
b. Gu, Q., & Brooks, J. (2008). Beyond the accusation of plagiarism. System: An International
Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 36(3), 337-352.
c. Gu, Q., Brooks, J. (2008). Beyond the accusation of plagiarism. System: An International
Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 36(3), 337-352.
d. Gu, Qng., Brooks, J. (2008). Beyond the accusation of plagiarism. System: An International
Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 36(3), 337-352.
41. Which of the following is an unsupported generalization statement?
a. All Dinagatnons support a strong campaign on solid waste management.
b. The committee on solid waste management has several plans to solve the problem of plastic waste.
c. Solid waste management should be embraced by each and every household including business owners
d. Residences and homes where people live are some major sources of solid waste.
42. Which of the following is an unsupported generalization?
a. Women’s empowerment is about realizing true equality for men and women
b. Men are more powerful than women in the society.
c. Not all women want to have large families.
d. Our Women’s Human Rights Program works for sustainable change.
43. From the story, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame, how did Quasimodo face the social strife?
a. He was tortured and humiliated due to his appearance
b. He was crowned and praised by everybody
c. He was sent to Paris to represent the King.
d. He died facing those challenges.
44. How does history influence the development of plot of the “Hunchback of Notre Dame” story?
a. The development of plot in the story is based on the history during the Middle Ages.
b. The development of the plot is a contrast on was what really happening in the Middle Ages.
c. The author of the story created the story based on his imagination.
d. The history has nothing to do with the development of the plot.
45. What was the theme of the story “Federigos Falcon?
a. Abiding quality of Romantic love c. Love is stronger than death itself
b. The unconditional love that shows willingness to sacrifice d. Pride and loyalty
46. In 1600, France have appointed musketeers as knights for their King. Give the operational definition of the
underlined word.
a. soldiers with muskets c. army of the state
b. guardians of the royalties d. civil authority of the government
47. Being a teacher is a noble profession. The technical definition of the word noble is
a. generous c. high rank or title
b. righteous d. of outstanding quality
48. Cardinal Rosales was accused of being self-righteous. The operational definition of cardinal is
a. senior head of a church c. chief of the church
b. representation of the church d. priest of a church
49. What is common to the theme of the selections Federigo’s Falcon and Hunchback of Notre Dame?
a. cultural expectations c. social standards
b. kindness d. sacrificial love
50. As a student what would you suggest to resolve discrimination?
a. Encourage other students to take actions against discrimination.
b. Let the school administration solve the problem.
c. Ignore the incident.
d. Do not go to school to avoid discrimination.