LOCUBAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Locuban, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur

Module 1 SUMMATIVE TEST in English 10

NAME: __________________________________________ Grade and Section: ________________________ Score:

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose and circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. How would you BEST define a story?
A. A story revolves around the life of its author or writer. It tells about the struggles and successes of the author.
B. A story is based on real-life human experiences only. Anything that is beyond what is real cannot be categorized as a
story, rather a fantasy.
C. A story may either be fictional or non-fictional. It uses elements to reflect human concerns.
D. A story cannot be appreciated without getting to know the life of its author and the reasons why the story was written.

2. How would you BEST define a plot?

A. A plot is the general structure of a story. It has five parts that can be interchanged.
B. A plot is the general structure of a story. It shows the sequence or order of events.
C. A plot is an element of a story that tells where and when the story happened.
D. A plot is an element of a story that tells the relationship of the author to the characters.

3. What are the problems, difficulties, challenges, and complications that a character encounters within himself called?
A. Turning Point B. Internal Conflict C. External Conflict D. All around conflict

4. It is the untying of the tangled parts in a story. It is where the story is concluded. Which part of the plot is it?
A. Climax B. Rising Action C. Falling Action D. Resolution

5. What is the most thrilling part of a story called? It is also known as the turning point of a story?
A. Climax B. Rising Action C. Falling Action D. Resolution

6. Which element refers to an animal or thing that is personified in a story?

A. Plot B. Setting C. Character D. Theme

7. Which element refers to the location where a story happened?

A. Conflict B. Theme C. Resolution D. Setting

8. What element of a story is reflected in the statement below?

I knew the author wanted the readers to understand that we can always
hope even in the darkest times of our lives.
A. Conflict B. Climax C. Theme D. Plot

9. Which element refers to the social condition of the characters in a story?

A. Conflict B. Theme C. Resolution D. Setting

10. Which statement reflects a complete setting?

A. Once upon a time in a crowded village….
B. Some years ago…
C. It was a freezing night …
D. In a land called Hambuk…

11. The following are lines found in the resolution of a story. Which one is not?
A. If only Laura has had the guts to tell Andres what she really felt for him…
B. From then on, all the villagers committed to take care of the Lake Vala.
C. The bad spirits will never ever again hurt the young princesses.
D. The Solomon brothers lived happily and lovingly ever after.
12. Which option shows the correct sequence of a plot?
A. Introduction, Falling Action, Climax, Rising Action, Resolution
B. Exposition, Introduction, Complication, Falling Action, Climax
C. Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
D. Exposition, Climax, Rising Action, Falling Action, Resolution

13. Which option shows the correct sequence of events?

1. It was in that moment when the queen understood what the princess told her in the dream – “I live to give life.”
2. In the morning, the queen hurriedly went to the hidden garden and was amazed to see a beautiful tree. It was full of
fruits and the birds were happily flying nearby.
3. The queen then had a dream. In her dream, she saw princess telling her to visit the hidden garden.
4. One day the princess just disappeared. The entire kingdom was in search of the lost princess but they couldn’t find
her.
5. When the princess was born, the entire kingdom noticed something strange about her.

A. 5, 3, 4, 1, 2
B. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C. 5, 1, 2, 3, 4
D. 5, 2, 3, 4, 1
14. The paired ideas below are correct and sensible. Which one is not?
A. Once upon a time – Introduction
B. And they lived happily from then on – Resolution
C. The joy of the family was disrupted by the tragedy – Falling Action
D. In a faraway castle – Rising Action

15. Which option shows the correct sequence of events?

1. As the party came to an end, Maereen stood in the middle of everyone and screamed as loud as she could, “Thanks
for making this the best birthday ever!”
2. When Maereen finally pushed open the front door of their house, her world seemed to have stopped all of sudden.
There she saw all her friends, her favourite teacher, Ms Salazar, and her family and relatives. They were singing a
Happy Birthday song to her. They each gave her hugs and kisses. There were also balloons, flowers, some gifts, and
a bunch of her favourite goodies. It was a surprise birthday party for her!
3. Maereen couldn’t wait to get to her room. She just wanted to cry her heart out. It was too frustrating that not one of
her friends, not her favourite teacher, nor her family remembered about this special day.
4. On her way home, she caught a glimpse of Ms. Salazar, her teacher. She smiled at the teacher hoping she would
finally remember but Ms. Salazar simply smiled and waved her goodbye.
5. The day was almost over and Maereen has now accepted that everyone simply forgot about her birthday. She was
about to cry.
A. 5, 3, 4, 1, 2
B. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C. 5, 1, 2, 3, 4
D. 5, 2, 3, 4, 1