Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Occidental Mindoro
REGION IV-B MIMAROPA
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Mamburao

1st SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 10

QUARTER 4

Name: _________________________ Score: _________________

Year/Section: ___________________ Date: _________________
I. Directions: Read each item carefully and encircle the letter that best suits your answer.
1. Which of the following characterizes academic writing?
a. It is a method of breaking down different concepts and ideas.
b. It is about what you believe and how evidence have influenced that belief.
c. Deductive reasoning, formal speech, and third-person point-of-view are all employed.
d. All of the above
2. What is the main difference between and normal writing and academic writing?
a. Academic writing uses longer words.
b. Academic writing is harder to understand.
c. Academic writing summarizes the key ideas.
d. Academic writing needs to be precise and unbiased.
3. In order to actively participate in academic discussion, you must ____________________.
a. know, accept, and use the terms, values, and rules of academic discussion
b. know how to revise terms, values, and rules of academic discussion
c. know how to create and use the terms, values, and rules of academic discussion
d. All of the above
4. Choose three words to describe academic writing
A. talented, stylish, inspiring C. decisive, disruptive, sarcastic
B. exact, clear, objective D. subjective, unclear, blurred
5. A good topic sentence should always be ____________________.
a. boring b. detailed c. interesting d. long

For numbers 6-10, identify the feature of academic writing described in the given statement. Select only the
letter of the correct answer.

6. You should avoid colloquial words and expressions, abbreviations and twoword verbs.
a. accuracy b. complexity c. formality d. precision
7. It uses accurate terminologies and requires avoiding the use of inappropriate or wrong words and phrases.
a. accuracy b. complexity c. formality d. precision
8. You need to be specific especially in dealing with facts, figures, and dates.
a. accuracy b. complexity c. formality d. precision
9. It prohibits the use of personal point of views and biases. It is more concerned with facts and arguments
which are based on a thorough examination of the evidence.
a. accuracy b. complexity c. formality d. objectivity
10. It is composed of texts which are more difficult to comprehend in terms of subject matter, language,
arrangement of words and grammar. It has advanced vocabularies because it requires longer words and more
formal terms.
a. accuracy b. complexity c. formality d. precision

I. Direction: Read each item carefully, match the colum A with the column B.
A. B.
______1. Using facial expressions and gestures to convey interest and A. Active Listening
understanding. B. Empathy
______2. Repeating or rephrasing the speaker's message to demonstrate C. Open-ended Questions
understanding. D. Nonverbal Communication
______3. Asking questions that require more than a simple "yes" or "no" E. Clarification
answer. F. Reflective Listening
______4. Understanding and managing one's own emotions and recognizing G. Paraphrasing
emotions in others. H. Summarizing
______5. Giving constructive comments or suggestions to improve I. Body Language
communication. J. Probing
______6. Making sure you understand the speaker's message by asking for K. Feedback
clarification. L. Maintaining Eye Contact
______7. Showing consideration and politeness towards others in your M. Emotional Intelligence
communication. O. Respectful
______8. Paying attention to the speaker and responding appropriately. P. Communication
______9. Providing a concise summary of the main points discussed. Q. Assertiveness
______10.Demonstrating understanding and sensitivity towards the feelings
of others.
______11. Using appropriate body movements and gestures to enhance
communication.
______12. Asking probing questions to gather more information or explore a
topic further.
_______13. Clearly expressing your thoughts, feelings, and needs while
respecting others.
_______14. Making eye contact with the speaker to show interest and
engagement.
________15. Restating the speaker's message in your own words to confirm
understanding.

“Believe in yourself, and all that you are, know that there is something inside you that is greater than any
obstacle.”
-Christian D. Larson

Prepared by:

CLARK L. TERRADO
Secondary School Teacher I

Checked By:

ROMMEL R. RESURRECCION, Ph.D.

TIII, TEACHER-IN-CHARGE