Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XI
DIVISION OF DAVAO DE ORO
MONKAYO EAST DISTRICT

PASIAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

P1, Pasian, Monkayo, Davao de Oro

ENGLISH 10 – DIAGNOSTIC TEST

FIRST QUARTER

General Directions: Read each item carefully and follow directions. Write the letter of the most appropriate
answer on your answer sheet.
Part 1. Knowledge
A. Basic Points to Consider in the Writing Process (Nos. 1-3)

Directions: Complete the diagram by writing the three (3) basic points to consider during the
preliminary stage of writing the process (1-3)

B. Special Terms

Directions: Match each term in column B with the most appropriate description in column A.

A B
___4. argument A. what needs to be proven by facts
___5. controlling idea B. central idea of a work of literature
___6. mood C. the feeling created in a reader by a literary work
___7. opinion D. a core idea or focus of a written work
___8. tone E. contains the body of evidence used to support a point of view
___9. theme F. refers to the attitude of the writer towards his subject

C. Grammar

Modals. Directions: Choose from the pool of answers the writer’s/speaker’s intention as hinted by
each underlined expression.

A. ability B. obligation C. probability D. willingness

10. It’s true that sorrows in life may bring despair.

11. We must find courage even in the small things that we do.
12. We will endure even the greatest sufferings that will come our way.
13. Ordinary trials can be turned into extraordinary moments.
 D. Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns
Directions: Determine whether each underlined word is used as an intensive
or reflexive pronoun. Write A for intensive pronoun and B for reflexive pronoun.

14. You can see yourself more clearly.

15. Judge how much you know about yourself.
16. Life itself offers you many opportunities.

Part II. Understanding

Reading and Literature

Directions: Read each of the following short passages carefully and copy the letter of the word or phrase
that best completes each numbered item.

Exploring the Sea of Goodness

Lee Emm
1.) Do you believe that a sea of goodness is possible in this world? 2.) I always believe it is possible.
3.) Doing something good, no matter what the consequences will always make me contented and
secure.
4.) There are a lot of ways I can do such, especially in doing something “good” for others. 5.) The
steps are easy but zealousness, humility and consistency are the subtle ways. Here are the simple ones:
6.) The first one is I imagine that I am in the place of the other person I’ll do good to. 7.) Next, I’ll
imagine how she’ll feel and react. 8.) That way, I’ll think doing good to others will make me at least a
better person. 9.) That will make me be grateful that I have done something good.
10.) With these simple but notable ways I can prove to myself, to others and to God that I can explore the
sea of goodness in this ever changing world. 11.) How about you, can you explore it also? 12.) I bet you
can!

17. The main point of the article is best expressed in sentence no. __.
A. 3 C. 10
B. 4 D. 12
18. Exploring the sea of goodness, means you are practicing ______.
A. conscientiousness C. kindness
B. humility D. sympathy
19. The word subtle in Sentence 5 means _________.
A. clear C. refined
B. practical D. strained
20. The kind of evidence used by the writer to support her stand is through____.
A. anecdotes C. statistics
B. examples D. video
21.The generalization or statement about the passage on life or human experience is to
__________.
A. bring out the best in you C. struggle against the odds
B. stand up for one’s belief D. take strength to bear up the odds
For nos. 22 to 26

1.) The best way to overcome a disability is to face it head-on and not to let it prevent you from
achieving great things. 2.) This is the lesson I draw from the lives of two people whom I admire - the
musician Stevie Wonder and the track-and-field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee. 3.) I respect them for their
courage and strength in overcoming obstacles. 4.) Both are persons with disabilities who defied
obstacles in order to be successful in their fields. 5.) They taught me never to give up no matter how
intimidating the obstacles I face in life.
from: “Overcome an Obstacle to Succeed” by Eddie Harris

22. The word “fought” is a/an _______ of the word “defied” in sentence no. 4.
A. connotation C. opposite
B. denotation D. symbol
 23. This passage would most probably interest a/an __________.
A. adolescent C. child
B. adult D. old man
24. The passage is most probably a part of a/an __________.
A. anecdote C. letter
B. autobiography D. persuasive essay
25. To support his claim, the writer uses ____.
A. facts C. reasons
B. opinion D. statistics
26. An effective persuasive technique used by the author to emphasize his point is through appealing to
A. emotion C. reason
B. moral D. both A and C

For nos. 27 to 29

“ When the world looks hopeless,

And life is not fair,
Throw back your shoulders
And do not despair.”
27. The expression to “throw back your shoulders” means________.
A. exercise your shoulders C. be confident and brave
B. forget your responsibilities D. show your feelings
28. The passage appeals more to the sense of ________ .
A. feeling C. sound
B. sight D. taste
29. Most probably, the writer’s purpose in this passage is to ____.
A. express a feeling C. reveal the truth
B. give an advice D. win other’s approval

For nos. 30 to 32

An excerpt from: Rabbi Ben Ezra

by Robert Browning
Then, welcome each rebuff
That turns earth’s smoothness rough,
Each sting that bids nor sit nor stand but go!
Be our joys three-parts pain!
Strive, and hold cheap the strain’;
Learn, nor account the pang; dare, never grudge the throe.

30. The word in the poem which is the opposite of “acceptance” is _____.
A. bids C. pangs
B. joys D. rebuff
31. Line nos. 5 and 6 appeal more to the sense of _______.
A. feeling B. sight C. taste D. touch
32. The tone of the poem is more of _______.
A. admiration C. inspirational
B. criticism D. pride

For nos. 33 to 36

If you have endured a great despair,

Then you did it alone.
Getting a transfusion from a fire,
Picking the scabs off your heart,
Then wringing it out like a sock.
- from: “Courage” by Anne Sexton
 33.The feeling that the writer intends us to have toward life is ________.
A. contentment C. fear
B. courage D. hopelessness
34. The word in the poem that gives hint to the mood it evokes is _____.
A. aspired C. sink
B. sail D. succeed
35. The figure of speech used in the poem is ______________.
A. alliteration C. personification
B. metaphor D. simile
36. The last two lines of the poem express _____________.
A. arrogance C. optimism
B. courage D. warning

Part III. Process

Logical Organization. (nos. 37 to 40)

Directions: Arrange the following sentences logically to form a coherent paragraph. Label them A-D; A
for the topic sentence, B and C for the supporting sentences, and D for the conclusion.

__37. Let’s ask help from other students to repair the existing damage.
__38. Finally, encourage all to maintain cleanliness and beauty of our surrounding.
__39. We can restore the beauty of this wall.
__40. First, let’s raise funds for the repair.

Composition Writing (Nos. 41 to 50)

Directions:

Imagine you are a sales representative persuading the consumers to buy the latest gadget or
product you’re promoting/selling. Write a paragraph convincing the public about the advantages of
buying the gadget. Convince them using the persuasive techniques you know. You will be given ten
(10) points for this task.
 ENGLISH 10 – DIAGNOSTIC TEST
SECOND QUARTER
ANSWER KEY

1. audience 21. A
2. topic/theme 22. C
3. medium 23. A
4. E 24. D
5. B 25. A
6. C 26. D
7. A 27. C
8. F 28. A
9. D 29. B
10. C 30. D
11. B 31. A
12. D 32. C
13. A 33. B
14. B 34. A
15. A 35. D
16. B 36. B
17. A 37. C
18. D 38. D
19. C 39. A
20. B 40. B
41-50. answers may vary

Prepared by:

JANE S. BAUTISTA
Teacher III

Approved by:

JENNY O. DERANO
Head Teacher I