DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION

Region VI – Western Visayas

Division of Antique
BARANGBANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Remigio, Antique

Subject: ENGLISH 10 Subject Teacher: MS. HONEY BRYLLE B. TANDAYAG

GENERAL DIRECTION: Read the instructions in each type of tests carefully.

FIRST DEPARTMENTAL TEST in ENGLISH 10

I. TRUE/FALSE. Read and analyze the statements carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.
________1. Informational listening is for understanding.
________2. The goal of informational listening is to evaluate or scrutinize what is being said.
________3. You read to understand and relate what’s happening around you.
________4. Reading for details is a skill that you should acquire.
________5. Cornell Method, Outlining Method and Mind Mapping method are effective noting details.
________6. Scanning is reading swiftly or glancing quickly through printed material in search for the main idea.
________7. Mind Mapping Method is the method to see the “the big picture’ and how information relates to
one another.
________8. Skimming is finding the special details to find specific facts and to answer a question.
________9. The Outlining Method organizes information into main topic and subtopic by using numbers, Roman
Numerals, and letters.
________10. Information gathering is the act of getting information from news reports, life speeches and other
informative sources for everyday life usage.
II. MATCHING TYPE.
A. Match the listening ideas in Column A with their explanations in Column B.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
11. Knowledge of vocabulary A. Listen carefully to the speaker to find out the main ideas that he or she
is trying to convey.
12. Look for key ideas B. Make sure you receive the same thoughts which speakers are trying to
convey.
13. Paraphrase C. Doing techniques like learning a new word a day or reading books can
contribute in being a good informational listener.
14. Taking notes D. Writing down key concepts and terms instead of trying to write down
everything that is being said.
15. Info listening E. We can recall experiences and information from our lives to help make
sense of information in informational listening.
F. Repeating the speaker’s words as he or she says them will strengthen
his or her message and help you to stay attentive
B. Match the types of Graphic Organizers in Column A with their explanations in Column B.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
16. Flow diagram or sequence Chart A. It is used to identify the similarities and differences between two
or more concepts.
17. Concept Map B. It is mostly focused on the process and represents the
information in the form of a story.
18. Venn Diagram C. Highlights the direct relationship between different events or
concepts.
19. Cause and Effect Diagram D. A general organizer that shows a central idea with its
corresponding characteristics.
20. Main Idea and Details Chart E. It shows a series of steps or events in the order in which they take
place.
F. It shows the hierarchical relationship between major concepts
and their subordinate elements.

III. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read each statement carefully and choose the letter of your choicer that answers the given description.
21. It is a visual representation of a subject to make it more pleasing and easier to understand and to facilitate better retention
of information.
A. Graphic Organizers B. Textual Aids C. Illustration D. Title
22. It provides an initial idea on what the text is all about.
A. Graphic Organizers B. Textual Aids C. Illustration D. Title
23. It refers to non – textual elements that help readers understand the content of the text.
A. Graphic Organizers B. Textual Aids C. Illustration D. Title
24. These are visual displays of key content information designed to benefit learners who have difficulty organizing information.
A. Graphic Organizers B. Textual Aids C. Illustration D. Title
25. Which of the following is NOT a function of textual aids?
A. They are useful tools in providing more information as a supplement to what is already written.
B. They help catch the readers’ attention.
C. They have aesthetic purposes.
D. They can provide clarity to the textual element.
 26. If we will compare and contrast Apple (IOS) and Android phones, what is the most appropriate graphic organizer can we
use?
A. Venn Diagram B. Concept Map C. Flow Chart D. Main Idea and Details Chart
27. In the story Daedalus and Icarus, why did Daedalus make wings for himself and Icarus?
A. to impress King Minos
B. To escape their imprisonment
C. to teach his son to fly
D. to be more like the gods
28. Where do Daedalus and Icarus get the inspiration for their escape?
A. Fishes B. Horses C. Serpent D. Birds
29. What does Daedalus use to craft wings for him and his son, Icarus?
A. pillow stuffing and thread
B. hair and honey
C. wood and nails
D. bird feathers and wax
30. Why did Icarus crash into the sea and die?
A. He flew too close to the sun and it blinded him.
B. His arms got tired.
C. He flew too close to the sun and it melted the wax.
D. He wanted to be a fish.
31. What sea did Daedalus name in honor of his son?
A. Icarian B. Crete C. Mt. Olympus D. Sicily
32. This pertains to the process by which a writer reveals the personality of a character.
A. Characterization B. Narration C. Exposition D. Description
33. An element of a story that generally refers to the time and place of the story.
A. Character B. Conflict C. Plot D. Setting
34. An element of a story used to describe the main events or the series of events of the story.
A. Character B. Conflict C. Plot D. Setting
35. An element of the story that refers to the struggle between opposing forces.
A. Character B. Conflict C. Plot D. Setting
36. This is the technical term for someone who writes a story or film.
A. Author B. Screenplay Writer C. Scriptwriter D. Television Writer
37. This refers to anything you can find on the Internet, which contains a wealth of high-quality information.
A. Wikipedia B. Google C. Print Source D. Web Source
38. It is a material that has been printed and can be produced in a hard copy.
A. Wikipedia B. Google C. Print Source D. Web Source
39. “How does this source contribute to my research paper?”. This question refers to what device in a CRAAP test?
A. Currency B. Relevance C. Purpose D. Accuracy
40. It is the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of information.
A. Currency B. Relevance C. Purpose D. Accuracy

For numbers 41 – 45, identify what film genre do these movie titles most likely to represent. WRITE THE LETTER OF YOUR CHOICE.

A. Science Fiction C. Comedy E. Romance G. Drama

41. B. Action D. Fantasy F. Horror Hello,
Love,
Goodbye
42. Wonder Woman
43. Planet of Apes
44. Metamorphosis
45. Four Sisters and a Wedding

For numbers, 46 – 50, identify each given list of words whether it is under Print Source or Web Source. WRITE THE LETTER OF YOUR
CHOICE.
A. Print Source
B. Web Source
46. Twitter
47. Dictionary
48. Webpages
49. Newspaper
50. Social Media

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