THIRD PERIODICAL EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 10

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Then, 10.The mood in the above passage is __________.
choose the best answer that corresponds to each a. calm and comforting c. happy and romantic
item. b. weird and mysterious d. sadness and despair
11. “Johnsy was lying white and still as a fallen statue.”
1. It is a type of essay that presents arguments about The figure of speech used in the line above is ____.
both sides of an issue. a. simile c. hyperbole
a. Argumentative c. Persuasive b. metaphor d. onomatopoeia
b. Informative d. Descriptive 12. “Hold fast to your dreams, for if dreams die, life is a
2.This type of essay is used to educate the reader on a broken winged birds that cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes
certain topic. The figure of speech used in the line above is _____.
a. Argumentative c. Persuasive a. simile c. hyperbole
b. Informative d. Descriptive b. metaphor d. personification
3. It is a piece of writing that gives the author’s own 13. The mewling of an infant, crowing of a rooster, and
perspective or argument. the clink of a milkman’s bottles signify morning.
a. anecdote c. essay The figure of speech used in the line above is _____.
b. novel d. précis a. simile c. hyperbole
4. It is a genre of academic writing that summarizes b. metaphor d. onomatopoeia
and critically evaluates a piece of work.
a. abstract c. outline I’ll love you, dear, I’ll love you
b. critique d. précis Till China and Africa meet
5. It is the author’s feelings or emotion towards his/her And the river jumps over the mountain
writing. And the salmon sing in the street.”
a. mood c. technique -As I Walked Out One Evening by W.H. Auden
b. symbolism d. tone
6. It is the feeling of the reader towards a piece of 14. The figure/s of speech used in the poem above
writing. is/are ______.
a. mood c. technique a. personification c. onomatopoeia
b. symbolism d. tone b. hyperbole d. both a and b
7. These are tools used by authors to create an impact 15. It is the type of author’s purpose that includes
on their writing. information or data that is useful, valuable or important.
a. Context c. Literary Devices a. to entertain c.to inspire
b. Literary technique d. Reaction b. to inform d.to persuade
8. Which of the following is NOT true? 16. It is a literary approach that involves close reading
a. Critiques benefits only the writer of the original text. of a text and emphasizes the value of literature.
b. Good critique states both the good points and     a. Formalism                    c. Marxism  
weaknesses of the text b. Moralism d. Social Criticism
c. Critique writing involves critical thinking and 17. It emphasizes the role of class and ideology as
analytical skills. they reflect, propagate, and even challenge the
d. Critique writing give a review of a story in order to prevailing social order.
provide insight for the readers. . a. Formalism                    c. Marxism  
9. The tone in the passage below is ___________. b. Moralism d. Social Criticism
a. amused c. optimistic 18. It is the central conflict identified by Marxism.
b. suspicious d. pessimistic    a. nation vs other nations c. rich vs. poor                
b. right vs wrong   d. white vs black
“It is the last one, said Johnsy. “I thought it would 19. It focuses on how the actions of the protagonist are
surely fall during the night. I heard the wind and the rewarded and the actions of antagonist are punished.
rain. It will fall today, and I shall die at the same time.     a. Feminism   c. Marxism
The day passed slowly, and even through the b. Formalism              d. Moralism 
growing darkness of the evening they could see the 20.It t is a literary task that considers how the text has
lone leaf still hanging from the branch against the been together.  
wall. And then the rain began to fall heavily.  a. Analysis            c. Criticism         
b. Evaluate                           d. Synthesis

21. It signifies the art of interpreting, analyzing, and
making judgments of individuals.
   a. Analysis            c. Criticism          A
b. Evaluate                           d. Synthesis
22. It is a literary approach from the point of view of
women and is against a patriarchal society.
   a. Feminist            c. Historical
b. Readers- response         d. Sexism
23. It emphasizes how religion, culture and social
values affect reading.
      a. Feminist            c. Historical
b. Readers- response        d. Sexism
24.  It is a literary approach applied in the story “ The
Parable of the Good Samaritan”.
      a. Feminist            c. Historical
b. Readers- response        d. Sexism20.
25. “I knew God wouldn’t let us down. I’ll pray tonight
and ask Him to let you have that job.”
The literary approach of the line above is_____.
    a. Feminism   c. Marxism
b. Formalism              d. Moralism  c.it’s) tenderness
For numbers 26-32, identify each statement as
a. TRUE or b. FALSE
___26. An argumentative essay is composed of the
following: introduction, body, and conclusion.
___27. The thesis statement of an essay covers the
totality of the whole manuscript.
___28. Sharing one’s experience is not a major factor
in trying to persuade someone to side with you.
___29. A writer needs to use a hook at the introductory
paragraph to grab a reader’s attention. 
___30. Opinionated statement contradicts the real
meaning of a topic.
___31. To convince someone about a thing, you must
present evidence which will prove your claim.
___32. Literary criticism involves close reading,
interpreting and commenting on a literary work.
respected or obeyed. No error
C D
36. Ella recounted her improbable tale with enthusiasm
B
and in a convincing manner. No error
C D
Direction: Choose the correct pronoun to complete
each sentence.
37. Many Filipinos continue to primarily speak _____
(a.they b.them c. their) indigenous language rather
than Filipino.
38. Maila made a list of places she wants to visit; she
keeps __(a. it b.them c. their) with her at all times.
39. Alec is a photographer ______ ( a.who b. which
c. whose) does a great work.
40.All of the boys brought __(a.his b.her c. their)
books.
41. Before anyone joins this sorority, __(a.she b. they
c. we) must have an outstanding academic record.
42. Some of the meat had lost _____(a.its b. their
43. All of the jury members had made up ____(a. his
b. our c. their ) minds.
44. An orphanage is a place ____(a. who b. which
c. where) children can live and be looked after.
45. Could you please return the calculator ___( a. that
b. who c. whom ) you borrowed yesterday?
46. Jim and Aaron volunteered to set up the
soundstage ___.(a.himself b.themselves c.itself)
47. ____( a. What b.Who c.Whom) is the name of the
team in red?
Direction: Identify which sentence is punctuated
correctly. A. CORRECT B. FAULTY
48. “Are we there yet”? she asked.
49. She said, “She felt better now.”
50. “Be patient,” he said. It will soon be over.”

Direction: Choose the underlined word or phrase

labelled A, B, C, or D that is NOT acceptable in formal
written English.
Prepared by:
33. If you are interested in learning more about
Grade 10 English Teachers
chemical
A
Approved by:
reaction, one should look up this textbook. No error
B C D
Cecilia DL. Espiritu
34. The presence of strong feeling, the cause of which
Head Teacher VI, English Department
A
is not fully understood, always has the effect of
Noted by:
B
making we human beings uneasy. No error
Marciano V. Cruz, Jr.
C D
Principal IV, AFGBMTS
35.The new law is too stringent; it will be neither
A B