Department of Education

Region I
PANGASINAN DIVISION II
Binalonan, Pangasinan
MABILAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Fabian

SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 10

January 26, 2023

Name: ____________________________________________ Score: ___________________

Section: ___________________________________________

Directions: Read and analyze the questions carefully. SHADE the circle that corresponds to the letter of the
correct answer.

1. It is a careful consideration of study regarding a particular concern or problem using scientific

methods.
A. Research C. Advocacy
B. Campaign D. Advertisement
2. It is an advertising aimed for someone or something without personally believing in or putting one’s
heart on it.
A. Research C. Advocacy
B. Advertisement D. Campaign
3. It refers to any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for a cause, supports, or
defends, or pleads on behalf of others.
A. Advocacy C. Research
B. Campaign D. Advertisement
4. What speech is derived from a Latin phrase meaning “in readiness” without advanced notice or
warning, and is given with no time for preparation?
A. Extemporaneous C. Impromptu
B. Free Verse D. Public
5. These are texts in which all the information is expressed by integrating different or even more
modes.
A. Multiple C. Multimodal
B. Multicultural D. Multilectal

For items 6-10: Match the items in column A with the most appropriate answer in column B. Write the letter of
your answer on the blanks.

A B
6. Fact A. links a dependent to an independent clause
7. Exposition B. statistic that is not debatable
8. Claim of fact C. something that can be proven or disproved
9. Subordinating conjunction D. result of research
10. Inappropriate claim of fact E. used to introduce background information

11. Which of the following statement is NOT an advocacy?

A. It’s Ok…. Ask for Help
B. Call for help… Stop Sexual Harassment
C. Free the kids… Help them achieve their Dreams
D. Sleep… The Terrifying Health Effects of Sleep Deprivation
12. Campaigns revolve around a single message and are intended to achieve particular goals,
EXCEPT.
A. to build connection with influencers
B. to care less of profit than costumers
C. to drive sales of a product or service
D. to create brand awareness for a new product
13. The class was difficult, but everyone ended up receiving a passing grade. The conjunction BUT is
used to show?
A. Concession C. Addition
B. Contrast D. Result
14. I was broke all week, _____ I had to eat Top Ramen for every meal. A conjunction that
shows____ is needed to complete the sentence
A. Concession C. Choice
B. Contrast D. Result
15. Which statement is an example of an opinion?
A. A place that makes and sells pizza is a pizzeria.
B. The fastest land-dwelling creature is the cheetah.
C. Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.
D. Spitting in your hand before you pick up the baseball bat gives you good luck.
16. Which of the following statements is a fact?
A. Bicycling is a truly enjoyable form of exercise.
B. Cell phones should be banned in all public-school classrooms.
C. For adequate water intake, adults need to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
D. High school students would benefit greatly from participating in intramural sports.
17. The basic keys to success are perseverance and discipline. What type of claim is used in the
sentence?
A. Claim of Fact C. Claim of Policy
B. Claim of Value D. Argument
18. In order to ensure that graduates are competitive for top jobs in their fields, the college must put
additional resources into its career services office and internship programs. What type of claim is
used in the sentence?
A. Claim of Value C. Argument
B. Claim of Fact D. Claim of Policy
19. Which of the following is NOT a source of exposition in writing?
A. theme C. conversation among characters
B. description of setting D. overheard conversation/ argument within a story

20. A good exposition needs to:

A. Set up vivid place and time. C. Reveal intriguing character details.
B. Create bold inciting incidents. D. Explain every single detail all at once.
21. Which best describes extemporaneous public speaking?
A. speaking to an unknown audience C. speaking with less than 10 minutes to prepare
B. speaking with less than an hour to prepare D . speaking to a group with more than 15
individuals
22. What is the major characteristic of an impromptu speech?
A. it is not planned C. it requires a lot of research
B. it takes many hours to write D. it is rehearsed over several days
23. Which of the following is the common advantage of impromptu speech?
A. Unplanned C. Lacks connection with the audience
B. More focused and brief D. Nerve-cracking for inexperienced speakers
24. Multimodal texts include the following, EXCEPT _________.
A. spatial, verbal, gestural C. linguistic, spatial, visual
B. visual, gestural, linguistic D. audio, visual, temporal
25. Below are examples of simple multimodal texts, EXCEPT one _______.
A. graphic novels C. live action films
B. picture books D. brochures
26. In writing an exposition, you can use transitional signals to show contrast.
Which of the following is an example of a contrasting word?
A. although C. secondly
B. surely D. finally
27. In what structure of exposition can we find the series of arguments?
A. Introduction C. body
B. Conclusion D. summary
28. If your teacher asked you to deliver a speech during the class about what you learned from a
certain article just given, what is it?
A. Impromptu Speech C. Farewell Speech
 B. Extemporaneous Speech D. Argumentative Speech

29. Which signal word is applicable for an opinion statement?

A. worst C. can
B. will D. have
30. What word SHOULD NOT be used in stating an assertion?
A. would C. constant
B. change D. should
31. To support one’s advocacy, this SHOULDN’T be done.
A. Monitor the issue’s environment
B. Never forget to advocate discovery
C. Issues and challenges be identified
D. Advocacy campaign goals be least done
32. What will you include in expressing opinions?
A. Handwriting C. Background
B. Emotions D. History
33. A surgical mask is better to use than any cloth masks. The sentence means__.
A. Surgical mask is not heavy to use
B. Surgical mask eliminates dirty air that we may inhale.
C. Wearing a surgical or medical mask can stop the virus that goes in our body.
D. Wearing a surgical or medical mask can help limit the spread of some respiratory diseases.
34. A deaf person should use a hearing aid. The sentence means__.
A. A deaf person should use a hearing aid in order to hear.
B. A deaf person uses hearing aid to avoid unnecessary noise.
C. Hearing aid helps deaf person control the volume of the sound.
D. Hearing aid is a device use to track where the location of the noise is.
35. From Sonny’s Blues (James Baldwin)
When he was about as old as the boys in my classes his face had been bright and open, there was
a lot of copper in it; and he’d had wonderfully direct brown eyes, and a great gentleness and
privacy. I wondered what he looked like now. He had been picked up, the evening before, in a raid
on an apartment downtown, for peddling and using heroin. What method of exposition method is
used?
A. Narration C. Flashback
B. Dialogue D. Monologue
36. From The Ocean at the End of the Lane (Neil Gaiman)
I was sad that nobody had come to my birthday party, but happy that I had a Batman figure, and
there was a birthday present waiting to be read, a boxed set of the Narnia books, which I took
upstairs. I lay on the bed and lost myself in the stories. I liked that. Books were safer than other
people anyway. The exposition makes use of what method?
A. Narration C. Flashback
B. Monologue D. Dialogue
37. Which of the following scenarios would be considered an extemporaneous talk?
A. You are asked to be the keynote speaker at the event next week.
B. You are a replacement for a speaker and given 20 minutes to prepare.
C. You are asked to speak at an event at the end of the month for a charity.
D. You are speaking at a local art fest in a few days, but no specific topic given.
38. How will you effectively begin your impromptu speech delivery?
A. Observe appropriate and effective nonverbal cues.
B. Start outlining in your head. Focus on what to say first.
C. Shake hands with the one who introduced you, if necessary.
D. Establish eye contact; begin with your opening statements and greetings
39. Video Gaming and websites, YouTube videos in all genres, and oral storytelling are examples of a
multimodal elements combining...
A. Aural (audio) only C. Linguistic only
B. Gestural and linguistics D. Audio, visual, gestural and linguistics
40. A recorded public speech that was delivered orally to a live audience is an example of what mode
of communication?
A. gestural C. linguistics
B. spatial D. audio (aural)
 41. A research report is related to campaigns and advocacies because;
A. Both are written in a formal and objective language.
B. Just like a research, campaigns and advocacies are also written by experts.
C. Campaigns and advocacies use information or data from research as a support for their
claims.
D. Research reports, campaigns, and advocacies are read by a huge number of people
including experts, students, and ordinary citizens.
42. Which of the following has an erroneous conjunction?
A. I could not get a seat, though I came early.
B. I will visit the Grand Canyon once I go to Arizona.
C. Unless you win first place, you will receive a prize.
D. This is the place where we stayed last time we visited.
43. Which is NOT TRUE about extemporaneous speaking?
A. most popular type
B. guided by manuscript
C. delivered conversationally
D. speaking with limited preparation
44. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. A multimodal text only requires one mode.
B. Multimodal texts incorporate more than one mode
C. Graphic novels include reading and viewing elements.
D. Videos may incorporate visual, written and reading elements
45. Which of the signal words are used in giving opinions?
A. I Propose and I Infer C. I Suggest and I Intervene
B. I Think and I Believe D. I Create and I Make
46. The following has an erroneous conjunction EXCEPT;
A. You have to be on time; otherwise, you’ll miss the train.
B. She really wanted to eat ice cream; however, she had a salad.
C. I love the color red; although, this shade seems a little too bright.
D. Bianca wore her rain boots; therefore, her feet stayed dry during the storm.
47. When you state your assertion, you are also stating your _____.
A. Feelings C. Motivation
B. Declaration D. Accountability
48. The following are common errors of speakers during an impromptu speech, EXCEPT:
A. Lack of Gestures C. Rapport with Audience
B. Use of Notes D. No Eye Contact
49. Construct one (1) claim of value.
Example: Love is more important than career.
_____________________________________________________________________
50. Construct one (1) claim of value
Example: Minimum health standards should be observed to control the spread of the virus.
_____________________________________________________________________

Prepared by:

RENZ F. QUERIMIT
Subject Teacher

Checked by:
ELIZA C. BAUTISTA LORENA D. PERALTA, PhD
Language Content/TOS

Recommending Approval: Approved:

MARCY GENESE-AGBAYANI, PhD HAZEL O. MARIANO, PhD
Head Teacher III Principal I