BIT International College- Talibon

Basic Education Department

San Jose, Talibon, Bohol

First Monthly Long Quiz

ENGLISH 10
NAME:__________________________________ DATE:_______________ SCORE:____________

A. Directions:Put a check mark (  ) on the items that contain an argument and

an “x” mark ( X) if it doesn’t. Use another sheet of paper.
______1. The impressive eagle is a national symbol in the United States for patriotism and
freedom. Because the bald eagle was once hunted for sport, it is on the verge of
extinction. If you kill a bald eagle, you can go to jail. Unfortunately, bald eagles still
maybe become extinct.
______2. Lisa always looked forward to the fall because of the Harvest Festival. Of course, she
loved the rides, but she really enjoyed the shows. This year would be the best. Lisa
had a special opportunity to perform in the talent show.
______3. A book of over 1,000 believe-it-or-not stories.
______4. Disasters, whether natural or man-made, are unpredictable. Which is why we must
always prepare for the worst.
______5. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke
can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your
community.
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B. Directions: The task below shows the basic parts of an essay. Write its
characteristics on the space provided.

Parts of an Essay Characteristics

Introduction

Body

Conclusion
 C. Direction encircle the letter of the correct answer

1. What type of text that has the same meaning as Argumentative Texts?
A. Persuasive text C. Recount text
B. Descriptive text D. Narrative text
1. What is the purpose in including evidence in your claims?
A. To make your essay longer and more comprehensive
B. To show that you know a lot about the topic
C. To show that your claims are valid and factual.
D. To boast that you are more believable than anyone else.
3. Your conclusion should include?
A. a restatement and summary of your main claim
B. main ideas
C. evidence
D. additional details
4. The following are the basic components of an argument except;
A. evidence C. reasons
B. claim D. reference
1. This text is writtento inform and intends to share new ideas and build perceptions.

A. Persuasive C. Expository

B. Informative D. Argumentative

2. This text is written to convince the listeners. This might involve convincingsomeone
tochange their opinion.

A. Persuasive C. Informative

B. Argumentative D. Narrative

3.This text tries to change the reader’s mind by convincing the reader to agree with
yourpoint of view, this attempts to be highly persuasive and logical.

A. Narrative C. Informative

B. Argumentative D. Persuasive

4. An essay giving new perceptions about “Tree planting” is an example of _______.

A. narrative essay C. informative essay

B. argumentative essay D. persuasive essay

5. “Nature vs. nature” an essay discusses the two opposing ideas about nature is an
exampleof _______.

A. persuasive essay C. expository essay

B. informative essay D. argumentative essay

D.
Directions: Write I if the description stated is for Informative
writing technique, P if Persuasive writing technique and A is Argumentative writing
technique. Use separate sheet of paper.

_______1. Defines a term or topic.

_______2. Gives direction to do a procedure.

_______3. A documented claim backed by solid and rational proofs and

reasons.
_______4.Clearly conveys the writer’s opinion/position on the topic/thesis
statement.
_______5. May include a personal comment or call for action.