Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII – Eastern Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CATBALOGAN CITY
SAMAR NATIONAL SCHOOL
Catbalogan City

WRITTEN OUTPUT
ENGLISH 10 3rd QUARTER WEEKS 1 & 2

Name: _____________________________________________ Grade 10 - ___________ Date: _______

Subject Teacher: ________________________________________________________ Score:_________

Test I
Directions: Read and understand the statements well. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on
the space provided before each number.
______ 1. This is an essay which takes a stance on an issue and uses evidence and facts to prove or
disprove a thesis.
A. Informative B. Persuasive C. Argumentative D. Narrative
______ 2. The following are elements of argumentation EXCEPT for:
A. Argument B. Thesis C. Counterargument D. Refutation
______ 3. This statement offers a summary of the main idea or claim of the essay. It answers the
question, “What am I trying to prove?”
A. Argument B. Thesis C. Counterargument D. Refutation
______ 4. This action proves an opposing argument to be wrong or false.
A. Argument B. Thesis C. Counterargument D. Refutation
______ 5. This is an argument that opposes an argument or claim.
A. Argument B. Thesis C. Counterargument D. Refutation

Test II
Directions: Read and understand the statements well. Match the types of evidences in Column B to the
corresponding meanings in Column A.
Column A Column B

________ 1. This type of evidence uses individuals who A. Hypothetical situations

are identified as experts in their fields.

________ 2. This type of evidence uses numbers. B. Statistics

________ 3. This type of evidence uses imagined or C. Analogies

created situations.

________ 4. This type of evidence uses events that D. Real life examples
have been observed or experienced to prove a point.

________ 5. This type of evidence uses comparisons to E. Testimony

prove a point.

F. Authorities

Test III
Directions: Read the following statements. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is not.

_____________ 1. Persuasive writing informs the audience about a certain topic.

_____________ 2. Argumentative writing uses logic and evidence to build a case for a specific claim.
_____________ 3. Informative writing convinces the audience to believe the author’s beliefs and
opinions regarding an issue.

____________ 4. Writing technique is defined as the descriptive style that an author uses to convey
his or her message in an effective and meaningful manner to his or her audience.

_____________ 5. Technical writing and scientific writing are good examples of informative writing.

Test IV.
Directions: Identify the writing techniques used in the following statements. Choose your answers in the box
below.

Cause and effect Comparison & Contrast Statistics

Inclusive language Rhetorical Question Logical connectives

__________________ 1. “Who would want to get infected with COVID 19?”

__________________ 2. With the end of late enrollment on Nov. 21, the DepEd reported nearly 25
million total enrollees in public and private elementary and high schools. This means about two million students are
out of school for this academic year. With face-to-face classes still banned, the government must find innovative ways
of promoting safe and inclusive learning. (The Philippine Star, Dec. 01, 2020)

____________________ 3. "We can beat the COVID 19 together if each one of us will do our part in following the
health protocols advocated by the government!"

____________________ 4. “Therefore, the COVID-19 vaccines are expected to provide at least some protection
against new virus variants and are effective at preventing serious illness and death.”

____________________ 5. Pfizer has a 95% efficacy while Moderna has a 94.50% efficacy.

Prepared by:
Grade 10 English Teachers

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII – Eastern Visayas
 SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CATBALOGAN CITY
SAMAR NATIONAL SCHOOL
Catbalogan City

WRITTEN OUTPUT
ENGLISH 10 2ND QUARTER WEEKS 1 & 2

Name: _____________________________________________ Grade 10 - ___________ Date: _______

Subject Teacher: ________________________________________________________ Score:_________

Test I
Directions: Read and understand the statements well. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on
the space provided before each number.
______ 1. This is an essay which takes a stance on an issue and uses evidence and facts to prove or disprove a thesis.
A. Informative B. Persuasive C. Argumentative D. Narrative
______ 2. The following are elements of argumentation EXCEPT for:
A. Argument B. Thesis C. Counterargument D. Refutation
______ 3. This statement offers a summary of the main idea or claim of the essay. It answers the question, “What am I
trying to prove?”
A. Argument B. Thesis C. Counterargument D. Refutation
______ 4. This action proves an opposing argument to be wrong or false.
A. Argument B. Thesis C. Counterargument D. Refutation
______ 5. This is an argument that opposes an argument or claim.
A. Argument B. Thesis C. Counterargument D. Refutation

Test II
Directions: Read and understand the statements well. Choose the correct answers in Column B and write the
letter of your answers on the space provided before each number in Column.
Column A Column B
F
________ 1. This type of evidence uses individuals who A. Hypothetical situations
are identified as experts in their fields.
B
________ 2. This type of evidence uses numbers. B. Statistics
A
________ 3. This type of evidence uses imagined or C. Analogies
created situations.
D
________ 4. This type of evidence uses events that D. Real life examples
have been observed or experienced to prove a point.
C
________ 5. This type of evidence uses comparisons to E. Testimony
prove a point.

F. Authorities

Test III

Directions: Read the following statements. Write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if the statement
is false.
FALSE
_____________ 1. Persuasive writing informs the audience about a certain topic.
TRU
_____________ 2. Argumentative writing uses logic and evidence to build a case for a specific claim.
FALSE
_____________ 3. Informative writing convinces the audience to believe the author’s beliefs and opinions regarding an
issue.
TRUE
____________ 4. Writing technique is defined as the descriptive style that an author uses to convey his or her
message in an effective and meaningful manner to his or her audience.
TRUE
_____________ 5. Business, technical, or scientific writing are a good example of informative writing.

Test IV.
Directions: Identify the writing techniques used in the following statements. Choose your answers in the box
below.

Cause and effect Comparison & Contrast Statistics

Inclusive language Rhetorical Question Logical connectives

RHETORICAL
__________________
QUESTION 1. “Who would want to get infected with COVID 19?”

STATISTICS
__________________ 2. With the end of late enrollment on Nov. 21, the DepEd reported nearly 25 million total
enrollees in public and private elementary and high schools. This means about two million students are out of school
for this academic year. With face-to-face classes still banned, the government must find innovative ways of promoting
safe and inclusive learning. (The Philippine Star, Dec. 01, 2020)
INCLUSIVE
____________________
LANGUAGE 3. "We can beat the COVID 19 together if each one of us will do our part in following the
health protocols advocated by the government!"
LOGICAL
____________________
CONNECTIVES 4. “Therefore, the COVID-19 vaccines are expected to provide at least some protection
against new virus variants and are effective at preventing serious illness and death.”
COMPARISON & CONTRAST
____________________ 5. Pfizer has a 95% efficacy while Moderna has a 94.50% efficacy.

Noted by: Approved by:

MYRA VERONICA D. LETABA RUTH D. CABANGANAN

Department Head, English Secondary School Principal