JIMENEZ BETHEL INSTITUTE

BONIFACIO St. NAGA, JIMENEZ, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

United Church of Christ in the Philippines

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1st QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

ENGLISH – 10

Name: ______________________________ Score:_______

Year & Section:¬¬¬¬¬------------------ Parent’s Signature:_________

Teacher:_____________________________ Date:_______

I – MULTIPLE CHOICE. DIRECTION: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. ERASURE/S MEANS WRONG.
1. What does VULNERABLE (adj.) mean?

a. confusion b. destruction c. greatly d. susceptible to physical harm or damage.

2. What does SEVERITY (adj.) mean?

a. drastic b. condition of being severe c. havoc d. refuse to undertake

3. What does EMIT (v.) mean?

a. extra ordinary b. discharge something c. groove d. hustling

4. What does GALORE (adj.) mean?

a. abundant, plentiful b. staunch c. plod d. wreak

5. What does PROPOSITION (n.) mean?

a. plan, proposal b. increasing c. importance d. pressuring

6. What does HUSTLING (adj.) mean?

a. appropriate b. pushing, pressuring c. tremendously d. plod

7. What does STAUNCH (adj.) mean

a. destruction b. havoc c. loyal, dedicated d. plod

8. What does PLOD (v.) mean?

a. acuteness b. exceeded c. unusual d. proceed laboriousity

9. What does GROOVE (n.) mean?

a. grief b. conscience c. imposition d. boring routine

10. What does HAVOC (n.) mean?

a. approve b. greatly c. destruction or confusion d. return

11. What does TREMENDOUSLY (v.) mean?

a. badly b. greatly c. imposition d. destruction

12. What does MULTI-FACETED (adj.) mean?

a. having many parts of angles b. decline c. extravagant d. ordinary

13. What does CHAOS mean?

a. annoying b. complete disorder and confusion c. destruction d. inability

14. What does ANTAGONIST mean?

a. He or She is the main character b.Someone who offers opposition to the character

c. director in the movie d. writer of the movie

15. What does PROTAGONIST mean?

a. writer of the movie b. director of the movie

c. someone who offers opposition to the character d. He or She the main character

II- TRUE OR FALSE.DIRECTION: Write your Surname if the statement is True, if False write your First Name.
Write your answer on the space provided.

” THE STRATEGIES FOR BECOMING A BETTER SPEAKER”.

_________________________1. Politeness – You should ensure that you communicate effectively by making sure
your speech contains the all necessary information the audience needs to achieve the result that you desire.

_________________________2. Conciseness – When your communication is accurate or correct , the audience

gets satisfied.

_________________________3. Clarity – State concise opinions; do not confuse the listeners with too much
information. Prioritize information that merits sharing, and eliminate ideas and opinions that are unnecessary.

_________________________4. Clear Planning and Purpose – Take some time to carefully plan the objectives and
intention of your speech.

_________________________5. Interest and Enthusiasm – Aspire to appear engaging and enthusiastic..

________________________6. Politeness – You need to consider the audience’s reaction to your message, but
you als0 need to take into consideration their feelings. You should use polite words and gestures to show that you
are appreciative, thoughtful, tactful, and respectful.

________________________7. Empathy: Being in “The Audience’s Shoes – While you write a speech from your
perspective, you must not forget your audience. They also have reasons and expectations for listening to you. You
should, therefore, put yourself in the place of receiver while composing a message.

________________________8 Conciseness – Being straight to the point means sticking to the point and keeping it
brief.

_______________________9. Clarity – Set clear goals and messages, and be consistent throughout your speech.

_______________________10– Concreteness - Your presentation must contain details (but not too many!) and
vivid facts.

III – FILL IN THE BLANKS – DIRECTION: Supply the appropriate pronouns in the following sentences
1. Emy praised________________ for a job well done.

2. The man tested _________________________.

3. The students planned the outing _____________________________.

4. I treated ______________at the buffet restaurant.

5. You should satisfied with ________________________.

6. They were very proud of ________________________after they won the Quiz bee.

7. The dog __________________________kissed the puppies.

8. Grace give _________________a “treat” for getting a high grade in the examination.

9. The pupils made a drawing of _____________________.

10. The auditor _________________checked the company’s financial matter.

11.The monkey hangs _______________in the trees

12. You can make ________________happierwith your pet.

13. The school paper editor __________________can join the press conference.

14. We tasked _________________________with research about multiple intelligences

15. Jen bought ________________some accessories..

IV- IDENTIFICATION – DIRECTION:

A: Identify the pronoun in each sentence by underlining it Then, on the line provided, write whether it is reflexive
or intensive pronoun.

____________________1. The cat scratche itself.

____________________2. The lawyers could not agree among themselves.

____________________3. The student composed the poem himself.

____________________4. I promised myself a vacation for my hard work.

____________________5. You yourselves can pass the licensure exam.

____________________6. We cooked the whole meal ourselves.

____________________7. My niece herself researched the topic.

____________________8. Have you asked yourself why you failed in the test.

____________________9. I myself prepared a meal for a friend.

____________________10. Jack read to himself.

____________________11. The teachers themselves checked their pupils.

____________________12. You can make yourself happier with your pet.

____________________13. They blamed themselves for not winning the game.

____________________14. She should let herself into the school.

____________________15. I myself am tired of walking.

B. This is from lesson 2 “ Care for the Environment”. Text 3 about “Air Pollution”
Which of the statements below would you most likely believe in? Check (√) the ones you believe in and write a
question mark (?) if you are not sure whether to believe in the statement or not.

________16. Health affects from air pollution span a wide range of severity from coughing and bronchitis to heart
disease and lung cancer.

________17. A majority of Metro Manila residents residein areas where air quality guidelines are exceeded and a
staggering number of 6,000 residents of Metro Manila are admitted in hospitals per month for respiratory
diseases.

________18. It is estimated that nearly one-half of the roughly 1.2 M vehicles that ply the roads of Metro Manila
are smokebelchers.

________19. Studies shows that air pollution in developing world cities in responsible for some 50 million cases
per year of chronic coughing in children younger than 14 years of age.

________20. The most vulnerable groups include infants, children, the elderly, and those suffering from chronic
respiratory conditions. Children breathe more air per pound of body weight as compared to adults.

V – ESSAY
A. Write what you have learned from the informative report “ The Ban for Plastic : A Global Concern “ and “ A
Report about a student Environmentalist.” Write only the most important pieces of information or insights.
1. The Ban for Plastic : A Global Concern (10pts)

2. A Report About a Student Environmentalist (10pts)

B. In lesson 2 :”Care for the Environment”, from the poem “Who Cares About Trees”, by Anonymous, do you think
the poet cares about the nature or the environment? Explain (5pts).

VI – ENUMERATION
Give the three (3) kinds of character in the story

Give at least seven (7) kinds of plastic that can be recycled

Give the four (4) techniques for public speaking

Give at least six (6) strategy in Public Speaking.