DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Region III
Division of Cabanatuan
PADRE GREGORIO CRISOSTOMO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Name:_____________________________ Date:___________________________

Grade and Section:_______________________ Score:_________________________

Second Quarter Assessment in English 10

S.Y.2022-2023

1.Self-respect is a quality of character ______ one’s own weaknesses and strengths

with dignity.
A. recognize B. recognized
C. which recognizes D. which is recognized
2. Strength of character is a trait ______ by a person’s will power, self-restraint,
and determination.
A. reveal B. revealed
C. which reveals D. which revealed
3. A leader refers to one _______ competence in management, rapport with his
followers and innate ability to adjust and act to varied situations.
A. exhibit B. exhibited
C. who exhibits D. who exhibited
4. Anger is a negative emotion ________ a person’s ability to think logically. 
A. paralyze B. paralyzing C. paralyzes D. paralyzed
5. Courtesy is a positive trait ________ personal interaction very pleasant.
A. that make B. that makes C. that made D. that is made
6. Success is a goal _______ by service granted.
A. that measure B. that measures C. that measured D. that is measured
7. Dialysis is a medical process ________ to treat patients with kidney disease.
A. used B. using C. that used D. that uses 
8. Psychology is a science _________with human mind, mental states, and
human behaviour.
A. deal B. dealing C. deals D. dealt
9. A printer is a computer hardware ________ to produce a hard copy of an
output.
A. use B. using C.  that is used D. that uses
10.  A probiotic is a substance ________ beneficial microorganisms.
A. contain B. contained C. that is contained     D. that contains
11.An argumentative essay is written to _____.
A. impress others B. persuade the readers
C. provide useful information D. teach an important lesson

12.Which is NOT needed in an argumentative essay?

A. author's claim or position on an issue
B. narration of a personal experience
C. possible opposing ideas and opinions
D. reasons and evidences as supporting details
13.To be more convincing, the claim of the essay should be supported by _______.
A. clear statement of opposing views
B. detailed discussion of current 
C. events logical reasons and evidences
D. narration of a personal experience 

14.What does the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay usually

present? 
A. opposing arguments  B. restatement of the main idea
C. supporting evidences D. thesis statement
15.In which part of an argumentative essay are the reasons supporting the author's
position discussed?
A. body B. conclusion C. introduction D. title
16.In an argumentative essay, the author's claim or position is usually first stated in
the _______.
A. body B. conclusion C. evidence D. introduction
17.In which part of an essay can this sentence be found?
So, with all these in mind, there is no doubt that we should support
the liquor ban.
A. body B. conclusion C. evidence D. introduction
18.What is the author's position on the issue of liquor ban in the paragraph below?
The imposition of the liquor ban in this Barangay has
received both thumbs up and thumbs down. But, definitely, it is
commendable and our local officials deserve a standing ovation
for possessing a political will in implementing a not-so-popular
ordinance.
A. The liquor ban is not a popular ordinance.
B. The liquor ban is almost impossible to implement.
C. Its imposition has received both criticism and praises.
D. It is good and the officials deserve praises for its implementation.

For items 9-11, read the paragraph below.

Drunkenness gives nothing but headache (both literally and figuratively). Up to
80% of police reports involving domestic violence and vehicular accidents are
attributed to drinking alcoholic beverages. Likewise health experts provide very
long list of deadly diseases like cancer of the lung, liver, intestine, and stomach
which are caused by excessive drinking.  

19.What does the paragraph below present?

A. An argument opposing liquor ban imposition
B. Common reasons of drunkenness among Filipinos
C. Legal sanctions against those who are caught drinking.
D. Reasons and evidences against drunkenness
20.In which part of the essay is the paragraph most probably found?
A. body B. conclusion C. introduction D. topic sentence
21.What claim can be formulated from the given supporting details in the box?
A. Drinking is not a problem as long as it is done in moderation.
B. Drunkenness causes many health and socioeconomic problems.
 C. Drinking alcoholic beverages help increase government revenues.
D. Drunkenness is a common trait among Filipinos from all walks of life.
22.Which is a claim of policy? 
A. Schools should improve their washing and sanitation facilities.
B. You can protect yourself from disease through frequent hand washing.
C. Washing your hands with water and soap kills viruses that causes 
     diseases.
D. Hand washing activities can be costly but it’s one way to ensure public 
     safety.

23.If you want to convince others with your claim, what should you do?
A. Make your claim longer and more detailed.
B. Support it with reasons and evidences.
C. Tell people you are serious with your claim.
D. Write using effective literary and sound devices.

24.Given the supporting details below, what claim can be formulated?

If a full breakfast is taken in the morning, you will not eat more at
lunch and supper. In a recent study, people who eat more in
breakfast lose 17.8 pounds in three months more than people who
eat more at dinner.
A. A good breakfast makes you energetic the whole day.
B. Taking a good breakfast in the morning prevents obesity.
C. Many people are obese because they don’t take breakfast.
D. More amount of food is usually consumed during breakfast.

25.What type of evidence does the writer uses in the paragraph below?
A review of 46 studies of motorcycle helmets and helmet laws
reported that every study comparing helmeted and non-helmeted
crash victims found that helmeted riders had lower fatality rates,
ranging from 28 percent to 7 percent lower.
A.emotion B. example C. opinion D. research

26. Which sentence expresses affirmation?

A. He rarely knows such things.
B. It will never solve the problem.
C. That is surely a good offer.
D. This TV has scarcely been used.

27. Which sentence expresses negation?

A. We can always believe him.
B. That issue was rarely talked about.
C. That’s right.
D. He can certainly answer your question. 

Choose the appropriate expression to affirm or negate.

 28. The poor man was _______ able to provide the needs of his family so he
worked harder.
A. absolutely B. hardly C. exactly D. really

29.Just continue studying hard. Your diligence will _______ take you to
greater heights. 
A. scarcely B. never C. rarely D. definitely

30.The Department of Social Welfare and Development says that the poorest of the
poor will _______ be,,,,,,,,,,,,,, given cash assistance.
A. exactly B. surely C. not D. mistakenly

31.Suicide is _______ not the solution to your problems. As long as there is life,
there is hope.
A. Absolutely B. obviously C. certainly D. undoubtedly

For items 32-35

Author’s Position: The proposed law on curfew for minors should be junked
because it has two serious flaws.
I. The law is based on feelings instead of facts and it violates the rights of young
people and their parents.
II. There are no reasons for youth to be outside late at night.
III. There is almost no evidence that curfews lowered crime rates.
IV. The law will prevent crimes committed by and against juveniles.
V. Teenagers have many good reasons to be out at night.

32.Which sentences support the author’s position?

A. I & II B. II & III C. I & V D. III & IV

33.Which sentences are contradictory to the author’s position?

A. I & II B. II & IV C. II & V D. III & IV

34.Which sentence can be supported by this evidence? 

Authorities reported that most juvenile crimes take place 
between 3:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. – not at night.
A. I B. II C. III D. IV

35. Which sentence can be supported by this evidence? 

 Some teenagers have part-time jobs that don’t end until 9:00 or    
10:00 P.M. Some participate in activities sponsored by youth or church
groups. Some may be responding to family emergencies.
A. II B. III C. IV D. V

For items 36-39

Author’s Position: The motorcycle helmet law should not be relaxed.
I. Motorcycle helmets help save lives and reduce injuries.
II. Helmet laws save taxpayers’ money.
III. Relaxed helmet laws are difficult for authorities to enforce.
IV. Motorcyclists should have the right to decide whether or not they will wear
helmets.

36.Which sentences support the author’s position?

A. I, II, III B. I, II, IV C. I, III,IV D. II, III, V

37.Which sentence contradicts the author’s position?

 A. I B. II C. III D. IV

38.Which evidence can be used to support the claim that helmet laws save
taxpayers’ money?
A. Statistics show that helmeted riders had lower fatality rates, ranging from
     28 percent to 73 percent lower.
B. Studies show intensive care costs spent by the government for non-
     helmeted riders averaged three times those of helmeted riders.
C. Studies show that public funds pay up to 82% of the costs to 
     hospitalizations of cancer patients.   
D. Statistically, there is negligible difference in death injury rates between 
     places with no helmet laws and those with relaxed laws.

39.Given this pattern of developing an argument, what is the best arrangement of the
sentences?
Other opinion Reasons       Writer’s opinion

  Reasons supporting your opinion and pointing out the weaknesses of the other side

A. I, II, III, IV, V B. I, III, IV, II, V

C. V, II, IV, I, III D. V, III, I, II, IV

 Direction: Read the passages below and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

      The author, Anne Frank, was a 13-year old Jewish girl who chronicled her
experiences in a secret attic during the Second World War. She’s a Jew who was
among those hunted by the Nazis during the Holocaust-the systematic killing of
 about six million Jews. The diary was found by friends who gave it to her father
after her death in a concentration camp.

 40. Given this information about the author and based on the author’s diary entry,  
       What do you think is the author’s purpose in writing her diary?
A. To strengthen her faith in God and to unify her family
B. To communicate her thoughts with friends, family, and the government
C. To keep her occupied during the times that she and her family were hiding
D. To share her thought and feelings about the strength of the human spirit 
                and God’s goodness.

          With a deep sigh, Dulce drifted toward the window. In the fading light she
could barely see the figure riding up the path. As soon as he sprang from his horse
and strode to the front door, Dulce knew it was Lance. Quickly she thrust the letter
she had been reading into her dress pocket. The door to the drawing room swung
open.
        “What have you done with our son?” Lance bellowed, his face distorted with
rage.
        “He is in a safe place,” Dulce replied, and with a sudden movement, she
yanked at the bell cord to summon the servant.
       

 41.At the beginning of the passage, the mood is ________.

       A. eerie
       B. energetic
       C. quiet
       D. romantic
 42.At the end of the passage, the mood is ___________.
       A. tense
       B. humorous
       C. mysterious
       D. calm

 43.From the passage, it could be inferred that 

       A. Dulce and Lance are having disagreement over their son.
       B. Dulce favor’s her son’s action
       C. Lance doesn’t approve of his wife’s decision.
       D. All of the above
 44.The author of the passage wants us to think that ___________.
         A. a mother knows what is best for her son
         B. a conflict normally occurs at home
         C. people vary in disposition
         D. Lance is very protective of his son

            A man takes contradiction and advice much more easily that people think.
However, he will not bear it when violently given, even if it is well founded. Hearts
are flowers that remain open to the softly falling dew but shut up in the violent
downpour of rain.

 45.What is the main idea of the selection?

 A. It is improper to give advice and criticize people.
B. People do not welcome advice and contradiction no matter how they are  
               said.
C. People are open to advice & contradiction only if they are not given harsly.
D. People graciously accept advice and contradiction though harshly given.
46. What common trait of the people is exemplified in the selection?
A. Courage to accept one’s limitation
B. Flexibility in difficult situations
C. Strength in the face of hardships
D. Sensitivity to intense criticism
47. When is advice or contradiction violently given?
A. When it forces the person to listen
B. When it offends or hurts the other person
C. when it is already too personal
D. When it provokes the other person to fight back.

Identify the type of claim with the following statements. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.

A. Claim of fact
B. Claim of Policy
C. Claim of Value

48. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many illnesses.

49. Honesty is the best policy.
50. Television newscasting influences the way Philippines think about social and
political issues.