Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF BATANGAS CITY
Batangas City

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ENGLISH 10

SY 2019-2020

I. Directions: Complete the dialog. Write the letter of the correct answer.
Leanne:Hey girls, how’s your research? (1) __________ you make it on time?
a. Can b. may c. must d. should
Elle: Gee! I am really having a hard time sorting things out! I find writing a research
paper (2) __________ difficult!
a. Real b. very c. so d. too
Micha: There is no way I can write a (3) ____________ research paper and submit it on
time.
a. comprehension c. comprehensive
b. comprehend d. comprehensively
Leanne:But you can’t see, it’s a requirement in our English course, (4) _________
Whether we like it or not, we have to do it.
a. For b. since c. so d. nor
Micha: Yes, (5) ___________, Leanne.
A. Count me out b. you’re right c. you’re off base d. you’re wrong
Leanne:Elle, you have no choice unless (6) ___________ willing to spend another year at
NAVERA?
a. She’s b. you’re c. we’re d. he’s
Elle: Not even in my wildest dream! That’s why I’m working on “Increasing Rate of
Drop-out in NAVERA.” I chose this topic (7) ____________
a. Himself b. yourself c. myself d. themselves
Micha: Speaking of drop-outs, have you heard the latest news? Miss Cruz caught Khail
cheating, (8) __________ claimed that he was not able to study.
a. she b. they c. he d. we
(9)____________of a lot of projects, a lot of assignments and (10) ____________
a. because b. therefore c. hence d. moreover
(11)______________
a. too many researches c. very many researches
b. a lot of research d. so many researches
(12) ____________, he had no other resort but to cheat.
a. then b. thus c. furthermore d. yet
Elle: (13) ___________! I don’t believe cheating would get anyone anywhere.
a. No way b. undoubtedly c. Avowedly d. Absolutely
Leanne: So what happened?
Micha: He was suspended for a weekend (14) ___________. He’s running for honors,
remember?
a. Was recommended for disqualification c. recommends for disqualification
b. Is recommended for disqualification d. was disqualified
Heart: I do (15) ________ think he deserves to be recognized, does he?
a. Rarely b. contradictorily c. not d. doubtlessly
Leanne: So, is he officially a drop-out now?
Micha: You bet, and here’s the catch. He (16) _________ be a good subject for Heart’s
research paper!
a. Will b. can c. should d. ought
 II. Directions: Identify the error in following sentences. Write the letter of the correct answer
on your answer sheet.
17. We salute the nobility of our race and the greatness of our history. No error
A B C D
18. A growing number of schools uses computers as teaching aid. No error
A B C D.
19. The number of arrests of drug pushers are increasing every year. No error
A B C D
20. The mere possession of a cellular phone confer status on its owners. No error
A B C D
21. None of the news were accurate. No error
A B C D
22. A number of tickets has been reserved for our class. No Error
A B C D
23. The athlete have finished practicing in the covered covered court. No error
A B C D
24. Twelve inches are equivalent to a foot. No Error
A B C D
25. Everyone who come in takes off his hat. No Error
A B C D
26. The class has not agreed on the place and date of cultural presentation. No Error

A B C D

III. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

27. Which chapter of the research report includes the statement of the problem and significance of the
study?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

28. Which part of the research paper includes the review of related literature?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
29. Which part of the research paper includes the conclusions and recommendation?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
30. It is a set of printed or written questions with a choice of answers, devised for the purposes of a survey
or statistical studies.
a. Questionnaire c. significance of the study
b. Statement of the problem d. introduction

IV. Pick out the meaning of the italicized word from the list given inside the box. Write the letter of the
correct answer on your answer sheet.
AUTHORITY
a. Right to command
b. One who has special knowledge
c. Delegated right or power
d. One who supports action or belief

31. His authority enables him to fight for his right

32. She has been given authority to collect fees
33. We should listen to the person in authority
34. The president is the highest authority of the land.

REDEEM
a. To regain
b. To fulfill or to promise
c. To set free
d. To compensate for
35. The play was redeemed by its acting.
36. Jesus Christ redeemed his acts.
37. He swore to redeem his acts.
38. She redeemed her jewelry from the pawnshop.

V. Complete the paragraph by choosing the best coordinator from the box. Write the letter of the best
answer.

A. And B. yet C. for D. or E. so

Helen’s parents loved her very much (39) _______ they kept her at home with them. They hired
Anne Suvillian (40) _______ they thought Helen needed a boyfriend. Anne would sign the name of the
objects on Helen’s hand (41) ________ then signed the name of the object into Helen’s palm. She could
not hear (42) _________ she could talk. Ann thought Helen patiently (43) __________ her patience was
rewarded.

VI. Read the poem then answer the questions that follow Write only the letter of the best answer.

HOW HAPPY IS THE LITTLE ONE

By Emily Dickinson
1. How happy is the little stone
2. That rambles in the road alone
3. And doesn’t care about careers
4. And exigencies never fears
5. Whose coat of elemental brown
6. A parring universe put on
7. And independent as the sun
8. Associates or glow alone
9. Fulfilling absolute decree
10. In casual simplicity

44. The man rambles in the park. RAMBLE means ________________.

a. dances b. runs c. plays d. wanders
45. The speaker in the poem sees the little stone as a _____________ for humility.
a. follower b. model c. leader d. representative
46. The stone is compared to _____________.
a. career b. fears c. decree d. sun
47. We can infer that stone can best be compared to a person who is _________________.
a. careful b. confident c. contended d. humble
48. Most probably, the poet’s purpose in writing this poem is to.
a. describe the stone c. give an inspiration
b. preach humility d. tell a storyr
49-50. What is the full name of the Grade 10 Coordinator? _____________________________.