Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IX, ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA CITY
AYALA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AYALA DISTRICT
Zamboanga City

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH 10
SUMMATIVE 1.3
(WEEK 5 & 6)

NAME: ________________________________ SCORE: ____________

GRADE & SECTION: ____________________ DATE: ______________
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each item carefully, and follow directions as indicated. Encircle the letter of the
most appropriate answer in your paper. Avoid Erasures.
1. Which statement COMPLETELY explains the function of modals?
a. modals are suprasegments that perform specific c. modals are additions to verbs to indicate mood or
functions tense
b. modals are alternate forms of verbs d. modals are auxiliary verbs

2. Complete the statement below by identifying the appropriate modal:

“You ______ tell me the truth for your own good.”
a. must c. may
b. might d. can
3. What is the function of the modal used on the sentence on item 3?
a. permission c. possibility
b. obligation d. ability
4. Complete the statement below by identifying the appropriate modal:
“Strapping these wires together ________ do the trick.”
a. could c. might
b. should d. may
5. Which statement below best explains why setting is important in establishing the conflict of a story?
a. A good setting gradually exposes the other elements c. It “exposes” the plot of the story
in an orderly fashion, thereby establishing the
sequence of events that will follow
b. A good setting sets up the character’s development d. It introduces the characters
throughout the story by making him/her confront with
one or several other conflicts
6. Listed below are reasons for critiquing a story, which among it are not included?
a. Critiquing of a short story is usually in a form of an c. Its main purpose is to give the reading public insight
essay. into the story.
b. It is an in-depth evaluation of a story. d. Writing critique for fun.
7. This indicates the beginning of a story’s plot
a. exposition c. denouement
b. climax d. deus ex machina
8. This indicates the escalation of the tension in the story
a. climax c. denouement
b. rising action d. deus ex machina
9. Why are Romeo and Juliet the protagonists in the story?
a. because the story revolves around these two c. because they are the well-developed characters in
characters the story
b. because they are the central or main characters in d. all of the above
the story
10. The highest point of interest of a story
a. climax c. people
b. animals d. characters

For items 11-15, read the text and answer the questions that follow:
In Greek Mythology, Arachne was a great weaver. Her creations are said to be equal or far
greater than Athena, the goddess of wisdom and crafts. News about her talent spread far and wide
that Athena heard it herself.

Athena, curious and angered, disguised herself as an old woman and presented herself to
Arachne and told her to beg forgiveness for her arrogant behavior. However, Arachne did not, which
further angered the goddess. Athena discarded her disguise and challenged her to a weaving
competition.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IX, ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA CITY
AYALA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AYALA DISTRICT
Zamboanga City

The contest began; Athena's weaving showed the gods punishing mortals for being arrogant,
while Arachne's weaving depicts the unfairness and abuse of the Greek gods. Athena and
the viewers did not take the offense lightly. They rejected her work and made her the loser.
Arachne was heartbroken at the fact that she would never be able to weave again. When she
felt her guilt, Arachne committed suicide by hanging herself, for the guilt and regret was too
much to bear for her. Athena, however, did not expect the death of Arachne. Thus, Athena pitied
Arachne and transformed her into a spider so that she could weave forever.

11. Where did the story take place?

a. Rome c. Egypt
b. Italy d. Greece
12. What is the conflict in the story?
a. man vs. man c. man vs nature
b. man vs. self d. man vs. supernatural
13. Who is the central character in the story, Arachne?
a. Arachne c. Old woman
b. Greece d. Athena
14. What is the theme of the story?
a. Gods and goddesses are stronger than humans. c. Spiders came from the race of Arachne
b. Humans have godly attributes d. Humans must learn to walk in humility, not pride and
arrogance
15. What literary genre is the story?
a. poem c. drama
b. myth d. legend

For items 16-20:

Directions: Classify modals according to functions. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer.
16. These pages may be photocopied for classroom use.
a. permission b. possibility c. obligation d. ability
17. I must call my dad. It’s his birthday.
a. permission b. possibility c. obligation d. ability
18. They should have a written manual for this machine’s assembly.
a. permission b. possibility c. obligation d. ability
19. Mary could have opened that door if she wasn’t panicking.
a. permission b. possibility c. obligation d. ability
20. Can you please buy those wrenches so we can start the repairs?
a. permission b. possibility c. obligation d. ability

Prepared by:
G10 English Teachers
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IX, ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA CITY
AYALA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AYALA DISTRICT
Zamboanga City

ANSWER KEY (Q1, W5-6)

1. c 11. d
2. a 12. b
3. b 13. a
4. b 14. d
5. a 15. d
6. d 16. a
7. a 17. c
8. b 18. b
9. d 19. c
10. a 20. a