Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Capiz
MACARIO BERMEJO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Jaena Norte Jamindan, Capiz

QUARTER 2 (3rd Assessment Test)

ENGLISH GRADE 10

Test I
Direction: Fact or Bluff. Write FACT if the statement is true and BLUFF if it false. Write your
answer on the space provided before the number.

___________1. Argumentative essays make use of evidence to support claims.

___________2. Good claims are supported by opinions alone.
___________3. Argumentative essay presents the issue or case.
___________4. Argumentative essay is both persuasive and informative.
___________5. Statistics can be used as evidence to support claims.
___________6. Opinions can be used to support facts.
___________7. In writing an argumentative essay it is necessary to consider your audience’s
objections.
___________8. Free writing and brainstorming will help you get started in writing an
argumentative essay.
___________9. In writing an argumentative essay you should write for your audience.
___________10. In selecting your topic, select the least interesting one.
Test II
Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write a check mark (/) if the statement is correct
about delivering a speech – may it be an impromptu or prepared one, write X if it is wrong.
___________1. Make an eye contact to your audience.
___________2. Use filler words like “uhm”, “you know” to increase your credibility as a
speaker.
___________3. Make sure that your ideas are clear and you observe proper etiquette in public
speaking.
___________4. Speak without conviction.
__________5. Avoid using transitional devices so that the audience can easily follow your ideas.
__________6. Use effective non-verbal cues like gestures and body language.
__________7. Make a powerful conclusion to wrap up your speech.
__________8. Do not provide examples. It is a waste of time
__________9. Speak whatever comes to your mind.
__________10. Consider your audience in making your speech.
Test III
Direction: Answer the following questions. Provide examples or situations to support your view.
1. What does it take to be a good public speaker?
2. What are some techniques in public speaking?

3. What are you going to do if you are called to speak extemporaneously or to make an
impromptu speech.

4. How would you prepare in delivering a prepared talk like a memorized speech?

5. Why do we need to deliver a prepared or impromptu speech effectively?

GOD BLESS AND GOOD LUCK!!!

 QUARTER 2 (3rd Assessment Test)
ENGLISH GRADE 10

Table of Specifications

Topic Objectives Placement of Test No. of Items

Identify good claims in
Argumentative essay
writing argumentative 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
and claims
essay 9, 10

Public speaking Identify techniques in 11, 12, 13, 14, 5

public speaking 15,16,17,18,19,20

Familiarize with the

,
Speech delivery manners of delivering 10
21,2,23,24,25,26,27,
speech.
28,29,30
Total 30

Prepared by:

LISLIE D. ROYO
Subject Teacher