First Quarterly Examination in ENGLISH 10

St. Alypius & St. Possidius only

SY: 2020-2021

NAME: YEAR & SECTION

I. KNOWLEDGE
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Instructions: Read the test questions carefully. Write
2. 9. 16. 23. 30.
the letter of your answer at the squared-box provided.
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1. Persuasive text is when....
a. The author is informing the reader 4. 11. 18. 25.
b. The author is telling a story
c. The author is trying to convince the reader to 5. 12. 19. 26.
think a certain way, to do something, or to buy
6. 13. 20. 27.
a product.
2. The author's claim is also called the 7. 14. 21. 28.
a. Argument
b. Support
7. A type of speech that follows the word-for-word
c. Technique
method and may tempt the speaker to avoid practicing
d. Persuasive text
the speech.

3. The persuasive technique that uses flattery a. Manuscript b. Extemporaneous

(compliments) to win people over, is called.. b. Memorized c. Impromptu
a. Testimonial
b. Bandwagon 8. What type of speech influences the thoughts, feelings
c. Appeal to fear and actions of the audience?
d. Appeal to vanity
a. Informative Speech
b. Persuasive Speech
4. The persuasive technique that taps in to people's
c. Entertainment Speech
desire to belong to a group is called..
d. Manuscript Speech
a. Testimonial
b. Bandwagon 9. Types of informative speeches include;
c. Appeal to fear
d. Appeal to vanity a. reports b. demonstrations
c. narratives d. all of the above
5. The persuasive technique that makes people feel as if
their safety, security, or health is in danger is called.. 10. Speeches to inform are often classified according to
purpose or
a. Testimonial b. Bandwagon
a. description. b. content.
c. Appeal to fear d. Appeal to vanity c. technique d. All of these are correct.

II. PROCESS

6. What are the things you should check for during 11. Speeches that explain "how to" do something are
editing of the written draft? called

a. Main characters and setting. a. instructions b. descriptions

b. Capitalization, punctuation, spelling and sentence c. explanations d. events
variety.
c. Descriptive, narrative, and expository forms of 12. Rules for visual aids include all of the following
writing. except
a. simplify.
b. make your aid small and portable
c. choose an appropriate aid
d. make your aid visually neat and attractive.
13. Telling an effective story in an informative speech
requires which of the following suggestions?
a. Choose a story that fits your audience
b. Tell a lengthy story for real impact
c. Read your story to your audience
d. All of the above
14. In order to make it easy for the audience to listen, a
speaker should
a. present as much information as possible to keep the
audience interested.
b. present only unfamiliar information; audiences will
be bored with the familiar.
c. use simple information to build up understanding of
complex information.
d. All of these are correct.
15. You can create information hunger by
a. responding to general needs of the audience.
b. responding to specific needs of the audience.
c. responding to self-actualization needs of the
audience.
d. All of these are correct.
16. Which is true of an informative speech?
a. It tends to change the audience's attitudes.
b. It tries to move the audience to action.
c. It tries to sway the audience's opinions.
d. It tends to be noncontroversial.
17. Speeches to inform are often classified according to
purpose or
a. description.
b. content.
c. technique.
d. All of these are correct.
18. Which of these is a way to encourage audience
involvement in your speech?
a. audience participation
b. use of volunteers from the audience
c. question-and-answer sessions
d. All of these are correct.
19. A speech about racism in the United States would
be classified by content as a speech about
a. an object.
b. a process.
c. an event.
d. a concept.
20. Guidelines for competent informative speaking
include
a. define key terms, especially those that are unfamiliar
or technical terms
b. choose interesting supporting materials
c. avoid information overload
d. all of the above
21. Which of the following statements is true about
informational text?
A. Informational text is non fiction writing that uses
headers over certain sections, bolded key vocabulary,
and uses visual representations to give the reader
information about the specific topic they are writing
about.
B. Information text is fiction writing that uses headers
over certain sections, bolded key vocabulary, and uses
visual representations to give the reader information
about the specific topic they are writing about.
C. Informational text is both fiction and nonfiction
writing that uses headers over certain sections, bolded
key vocabulary, and uses visual representations to give
the readers information about the specific topic they
are writing about.
D. Informational text is used by authors to write non
fiction novels using characters to provide key
information to readers.
22. Informational text is usually found in?
A. Magazines, novels, biographies, and instruction
manuals.
B. Magazines, history and science books,
autobiographies, and instruction manuals.
C. Magazines, history and science books, biographies,
and poetry.
D. In anything you can read. By reading both fiction and
nonfiction work we learn something new. This makes it
informational text.
23. Some characteristics of informational text include?
A. Headers over specific sections, bolded vocabulary, d. Greek literaure is truly remarkable.
and visual representations.
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B. Bolded vocabulary, characters and story elements.
Greek mind challenged one to think for some
C. Headers over specific sections, characters, visual purpose – to bring about some inner
representations, and bolded vocabulary. transformation.

D. Bolded vocabulary, fictional, visual representations,

and headers over specific section. What is inferred from the passage above?
24. "He would have gone with you if you had asked a. Greeks challenged everyone to think outside the box.
him." Which conditional is this?
b. Inner transformation on one’s well being is a big
a. first b. second c. third challenge.
25. "If I won a million dollars, I would buy my own c. Greeks challenged one to think for some purpose.
airplane." Which conditional is this?
d. Greeks challenged everyone to not just have the
a. zero b. first c. second Prepared by:quality.
talent but as well as the intellectual Ms. Juvelyn A. Abugan
September 18, 2020
Prepared by: Ms. Juvelyn A. Abugan
26. "If I forget her birthday, Andrea gets18,upset."
September 2020 Which III. UNDERSTANDING
conditional is this?
Instructions: Compose an essay with the following
a. zero b. first c. second questions below. Place your essay writings at the back
27. "What will she do if she misses the bus?" Which of the test paper. Do not copy the question. Direct
conditional is this? answer. Observe proper use of sentence-paragraph
structure.
a. first b. Second c. third
31-40. As a 21st century learner who is equipped with
28. Why do you think Greeks are recognized as exceptional the knowledge and understanding on how to use
people? graphic organizers, how will you make learning more
meaningful with the use of it?
a. Greeks are recognized as an exceptional people because of
their attainments in literature and philosophies. 41-50. Along our journey in learning English 10, We
b. Greeks are recognized as an exceptional people simply have learned about The Different Types of Speeches,
because of their attainments in all fields. Writing and the Use of Conditionals according to its
mode of condition. How did you find these topics, so
c. Greeks are recognized as an exceptioanl people because of far?
their attainments in literature, sculpture, architecture,
and philosophy and “the glory that was Greece” is particularly 51-60. Create a K-W-L chart, using the passage Greek
applicable to them. Art and Literature.
d. Greek are recognized as an exceptional people because of 61-70. Using Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns in Your
their attainments in different fields and “the glory that was Writing
Greece” is particularly applicable to them.

Write a paragraph to be shared with a classmate about a goal

29. Greek literature has an enduring quality. It is that you recently achieved. Describe the accomplishment and
alive today and as it was when it was written how you achieved it. Correctly use at least five examples of
reflexive and intensive pronouns in your paragraph.
more than 3,000 years ago. It has a
universality that is truly remarkable: it is read
and admired by all nations of the world
regardless of race, religion or culture.

What can be inferred from the passage above?

a. Greek literature is permanent and universal.

b. Greek literature is universal and is admired by all nations.

c. Greek literature is permanent and will never be forgotten.

 Traits 2.5 2 1.5 1

Focus & Details There is one clear, well- focused Main ideas are clear but are not There is one topic. Main ideas The topic and main ideas are not clear.
topic. well supported by detailed are somewhat clear.
information

Organization The introduction is inviting, states The introduction states the The introduction states the There is no clear introduction, structure,
the main topic, and provides an main topic and provides an main topic. A conclusion is or conclusion.
overview overview. included.

SentenceStructure, The author makes no errors in The author makes a few errors. The author makes several errors The author makes numerous errors in
Grammar,Mechanis, & grammar, mechanics, and/or in grammar, mechanics, and/or grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling
spelling. spelling that interfere with that interfere with
Spelling
understanding. understanding

Word Choice The author uses vivid words and The author uses vivid words and The author uses words that The writer uses a limited vocabulary.
phrases. phrases. The choice and communicate clearly, but Jargon or clichés may be present and
placement of words is inaccurate the writing lacks variety. detract from the meaning.
at times and/or seems overdone.

Directions: Your essay will be graded based on this rubric. Consequently, use this rubric as a guide when writing your essay and
check it again before you submit your essay.