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PRETEST in English 10

Name:________________________________ Date:____________
Grade&Section:__________________
Directions: Read the following statements below. Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. This diagram is made up of a series of shapes, typically circles, with edges that overlap. It shows the similarities and
differences between two or more items.
a. K-W-L chart b. concept map c. Venn diagram d. timeline
2. It uses simple artwork on static panels to convey a series of events without too much detail.
a. storyboard b. fishbone c. flowchart d. cause-effect diagram
3. This graphic organizer arranges events in chronological order to help students better grasp the relationship between
historical occurrences or developments.
a. concept map b. timeline c. frayer model d. K-W-L chart
4. This graphic organizer tis used to clarify the relationship between specific events and the outcomes deriving from them,
thus illustrating the concepts of consequences, inevitability, and causality.
a. timeline b. flowchart c. problem-solution map d. concept map
5. This diagram is used to show the sequence of movements or actions of people or things involved in a complex system
or activity.
a. storyboard b. fishbone c. flowchart d. cause-effect diagram
6.. Which of the following graphic organizer shows a central idea with its corresponding characteristics?
a. venn diagram b. fishbone c. concept map d. K-W-L chart
7. Which of the following diagram shows a series of steps or events in order in which
they take place?
a. cause-and-effect diagram b. flow chart c. pie chart d. timeline
8. What diagram is used to identify similarities and differences among concepts?
a. timeline b. venn diagram c. flow chart d. tree diagram
9. What type of graphic organizer highlights direct relationship between events or concepts?
a. flow chart b. venn diagram c. concept map d. cause-and-effect diagram
10. Which of the following diagram is an effective tool in identifying prior knowledge and setting targets and means of
learning?
a. concept map b. K-W-L chart c. problem-solution chart d. vocabulary word map
11.. Which of the following is not part of a story’s setting?
a.the character b.the place c. the social situation d. the time
12. Where in the plot pattern does the tension peak happen?
a.climax b.exposition c. falling action d. resolution
13. Which part of a story's plot introduces the characters and setting?
a.climax c. falling action
b.exposition d.resolution
14. Which part of the plot line leads to the climax?
a.exposition c. resolution
b.falling intonation d. rising action
15. Which of the following is NOT a method of characterization?
a.action c. speech
b.physical description d. social situation
16. This refers to words which declare that a given statement or fact is true,
or positive.
a. adverbs b. affirmation c. negation d. prompt
17. This refers to words which declare that a given statement is false, or negative.
a. adverbs b. affirmation c. negation d. prompt
18. I reached the meeting on time, but my colleagues were ______ to be found.
a. any b. invalidly c. nowhere d. verily
19. Amelito _______ got his phone registered for online learning.
a. invalidly b. hardly c. nowhere d. rarely
20. _______, words are not enough to thank the frontliners for their courage and
dedication.
a. barely b. hardly c. negatively d. truly
21. Which of the following is NOT a reason why setting is vital in a short story?
a. It builds meaning to a narrative. c. It justifies the ending.
b. It connects the story’s elements. d. It helps readers visualize the story.
22. Which of the following shows the correct order of the plot of a short story?
a. exposition – falling action – denouement – rising action – climax
b. exposition - rising action – climax – falling action – denouement
c. exposition – climax – denouement – falling action rising action

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d. exposition – denouement – climax – rising action – falling action
23. What is the focus of this question?“In what period of history does the story take place?”
a. plot b. character c. setting d. theme
24. Which is not a trait of a good character?
a. relatable b. perfect c. realistic d. interesting
25. Which set of qualities should a great story have?
a. well-developed themes, engaging plots, suitable structure, memorable
characters, well-chosen settings
b. well-known characters, simple plot, complex theme, beautiful setting
c. very few characters, complicated plot, no theme, happy ending
d. perfect characters, twisting plot, obvious theme, nice setting
26. Which of the following questions may help you evaluate the plot?
a. Were you surprised by anything that happened?
b. Does the title suggest anything about the story?
c. Why does the author tell us this story?
d. Is there a clearly visible point to the story or is the meaning difficult to
discover?
27. Which of the following does NOT reveal a character’s trait?
a. actions of the character c. thoughts of the character
b. number of appearance of character d. descriptions of the character
28. Which of the following is defined as a common kind of plot that moves with the
natural sequence of events where actions are arranged sequentially?
a.Circular b. flashback c. parallel d. linear
29. Which of the following makes the reader wonder what will happen next and if the
conflict be resolved or not?
a. rising action b. falling action c. climax d. denouement
30. Why is point of view essential in a story?
a. It keeps readers more excited.
b. It adds twist to the plot.
c. It helps the reader understand characters' feelings and actions.
d. It gives clues on what will happen next.

Identify the method of characterization in each statement. Circle the letter of your answer.(31-35)

31. She opened her eyes slowly.

a.action c. physical description
b.inner thought d. speech
32. Tinay was tear-eyed and felt grateful for her parents.
a.inner thought c. reaction
b.physical description d. speech
33. She realized that it’s her special day.
a.action c. physical description
b.inner thought d. speech
34. a tall dark man with broad shoulders
a.action c. physical description
b.inner thought d. speech
35 She exclaimed “It is the best birthday present I have ever received!”
a.inner thought c. reaction
b.physical description d. speech

Read the short text below and answer the questions that follow. Circle the letter of your answer.(36-40)

As the night ended, the sun rays splashed across Tinay’s bed. She opened her eyes
slowly. The first thing she saw was the beautiful pink box wrapped with a ribbon on her study table. She smiled and she
realized that it’s her special day. She opened the box and was surprised with what was inside - it was a new laptop for her
online study. Tinay was teary-eyed and felt grateful for her parents. She knew that her father saved money from his daily
earned salary as a tricycle driver. It was a happy day indeed and she exclaimed “It is the best birthday present I have ever
received!”. Meanwhile, a tall dark man with broad shoulders from afar was witnessing Tinay’s reaction with the gift she
received and he was wiping his tears happily.
36. Where did the event happen?
a.at Tinay’s garden c. at Tinay’s bedroom
P Tinay’s kitchen
b.at d. at Tinay’s study table
37.
i What time of the day the event happened?
a.at night c. in the afternoon
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b.at midnight d. in the morning
t What attribute was NOT exhibited by Tinay’s father in the text?
38.
a.a
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b.a hardworking father d. a loving father
39. How did the character respond to the setting and event in the story?
a.The character was ecstatic c. The character was irritated.
b.The character was gloomy. d. The character was unwilling.
40. Which of the following statements best describes Tinay’s response to the setting
and event in the story?
a.She opened her eyes slowly.
b.The first thing she saw was the beautiful pink box.
c.She smiled and she realized that it’s her special day.
d.She opened the box.

Read the conversation below and answer the following questions.(41-45)

Jolina: Oh! Look at the long line queue up at the ticket booth!
Melay: Do you think we’ll get in?
Jolina: I think so. I guess some of these people already have tickets.
Melay: How much each ticket costs?
Jolina: Only two hundred and ten pesos only. I will pay for ours.
Melay: Thank you. And I will buy popcorn, milk tea and your favorite gulaman
juice.
Jolina: Oh that’s great! Anyway, we will take the last full show schedule.
Melay: Sure, I am excited to watch that 5D movie. This is my first time!

41. What is the complete setting of the event?

a. in the amusement park’s entrance; at noon; in the 19th century
b. in the cinema’s waiting area; in the evening; in the 21st century
c. in the concert venue; in the afternoon; in the 21st century
d. in the school’s auditorium; early in the morning; in the 20th century
42. What attribute was exhibited by Melay and Jolina in their conversation?
a.loving c. cheerful
b.generous d. humble
43. Which sentence best describes Melay’s reaction on the event?
a. Do you think we’ll get in?
b. How much each ticket costs?
c. I am excited to watch that 5D movie.
d. And I will buy us popcorn, milk tea and your favorite gulaman juice.
44.This refers to the characterization that can be verified through observing the
character’s thought process, behavior, way of talking, appearance, and manner of
communication.
a. direct characterization c. indirect characterization
b. direct speech d. indirect speech
45. Which of the following sentence shows a character’s action?
a. Gelay helped old Mrs. Magbintang with her bags.
b. The sepak takraw player was from a prestige university in Manila.
c. Kimpoy has a perfect brown complexion and a pair of almond shaped eyes.
d. Edna failed to attend her Araling Panlipunan class because she was brought to
infirmary.

Directions: On the line before each number, write T if the statement is True,
otherwise F if False.
_____________46. Compare and Contrast are text structure or pattern which is
organized to point similarities and differences of two or more ideas.
_____________47. Contrast the qualities with a view to discover resemblances or
differences.
_____________48. Both compare and contrast can be used as nouns and verbs.
_____________49. The element of comparison is about the differences of ideas.
_____________50. Contrast points out similarities of two or more ideas.

Prepared by:
Ms. Charmaine DR. Mananguit
Teacher I
P Checked & Reviewed by:
i Mrs. Irene S. Velasco
Principal I
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