Pontevedra National High School

Tacas, Pontevedra, Capiz

3rd Quarter Summative Assessment In English 10
S.Y. 2020-2021
Test I- Read what is asked in the following items. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. It attempts to change the reader’s mind by convincing the reader to agree with the writer’s stand or point of
view.
A. Critique writing B. Argumentative Essay C. Literary Selection D. Essay Writing
Items 2-4- Tell what parts of an argumentative essay are the following:
2. It introduces the problem and gives the background information necessary for the argument and the thesis
statement or the main claim.
A. Introduction B. Conclusion C. Reference list D. Body
3. It is the last paragraph which appeals to the reader’s emotions.
A. Conclusion B. Reference list C. Introduction D. Body
4. It composed of supporting materials such as examples, statistics, personal experiences, or quotations.
A. Introduction B. Conclusion C. Reference list D. Body
5. It is a type of writing that explains a certain problem or a topic.
A. Persuasive writing B. Informative writing C. Argumentative writing D. Critique writing
6. This is the type of essay which the writer try to convince the reader to adopt his position on an issue or point of
view.
A. Persuasive writing B. Informative writing C. Argumentative writing D. Critique writing
Items 7-10. Tell the following sentences as : A. Informative B. Persuasive C. Argumentative. Write letter before the
number
______7. The writer presented facts and data to support his claims that abortion should not be legalized in the
country.
______8. A student defined the terminologies used in her research both denotatively and operationally to aid the
readers in understanding how the words are used in the context of her research.
______9. A politician delivered a public speech to convince the spectators to share his ideas and beliefs.
______10. English teachers usually define the difficult words to improve their students’ vocabulary and aid them’ also
in teaching especially in literature lessons.
11. It is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work or concept.
A. Argumentative Essay B. Literary Selection C. Essay Writing D. Critique
Items 12-20- The following questions below are ideas in writing a paragraph of a critique writing. Choose the letter
where the question corresponds to the choices given. Write letter before the number.
A. Opening B. Characterization central Character C. Dialogue D. Setting E. Conflict
F. Suspense value H. Ending I. Structure J. Plot
______12. Is the story grabbing from the first line? Does it make you want to read on?
______13. Does he/she appear in the first few lines? Is it clearly defined who the central character is?
______14. Does the dialogue sound authentic? Is it all meaningful? Does it read well?
______15. Does it seem the right place for the story? If it is a real place, has the author researched it enough?
______16. Are the conflicts in the story realistic or do they seem artificial?
______17. Do you want to know what is going to happen next? Does the story goes
well from action to action?
______18. Does it need a lot of explanation? Is it clear what has happened? Does it seem flat?
______19. Has the plot been developed well throughout the story? Are the characters described in time or after you've
imagined them for yourself?
______20. Is it original? Does it sound authentic? Is it contrived?
Prepared by: Checked by:

GLORIA B. LORICO CHARLIE V. DUBLON

English Teacher English Coordinator