Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CADIZ CITY
TNHS – MAGSAYSAY EXTENSION HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. Magsaysay, Cadiz City

Fourth Quarterly Assessment in English 10

Name: _________________________ Grade & Section: ________Score:___________

I.Directions: Read and analyze the following questions. Choose the letter of
your answer and write it on the space provided before the number.

_____ 1. Which of the following best defines a research?

A. It is an investigation of a certain unusual phenomenon .
B. It is a collection of data from printed resources to prove a body.
C. It involves planning, collecting, and rereading of available resources.
D. It is a systematic gathering of data, investigation, and study of materials
sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

_____ 2. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of research to human

life?

A. It poses grave threat to the way people live.

B. It leads to discoveries of bigger bodies of knowledge.
C. It leads to better understanding of the thigs around us.
D. It is one of the key agents in the development of human life.

_____ 3. What do you call the person who responds to a questionnaire and
provides information for analysis?

A. Interviewee C. Respondent
B. Population D. Sample

______ 4. Which of the following refers to the brief summary of a research

project and its findings?

A. Abstract C. Introduction
B. Conclusion D. Methods
_____ 5. Which of the following provides a review of what others have written
or researched on concerning the topic?
A. Abstract C. Introduction
B. Conclusion D. Review of related
literature

______6. Which part of the research report clearly states the answer to the
main research questions?
A. Body C. Introduction
B. Conclusion D. Topic

_____ 7. What type of research deals with purely numerical data and
statistics?

A. Mixed Method C. Quantitative

B. Qualitative D. Qualitative-Quantitative
_____ 8. What research instrument/tool consist of a set of questions to
collect information to collect information from respondents?

A. Aptitude test C. Interview Sheet

B. Observational sheet D. Questionnaire
_____ 9. What quantitative method for collecting data involves requesting
individuals to answer multiple choices, and collecting and analyzing
data?

A. Correlational C. Quasi-experimental
B. Experimental D. Survey

_____ 10. When administering a survey for qualitative research, what type of
question should you use?
A. Close-ended questions C. Open-ended questions
B. Probing questions D. Rhetorical Questions

II.Give the correct meaning of the underlined technical words.

_____ 11. The Red Cross furnishes food and clothing to the typhoon victims.

A. Builds C. Pulls
B. Gives D. Pushes

_____ 12. The bank has other branches in the city.

A. Classes C. Limbs of a tree

B. Group D. Offices
_____ 13. The air squadron fighters got the command to fire missiles to the
enemy.

A. Burn C. Heat
B. Desire D. Shoot

_____ 14. Please play the music for us.

A. turn on B. a toy
C. a game D. an item

_____ 15. Dad saturates the cloth with water.

A. Dirties C. Folds
B. Dries D. Soaks

III. Directions: Identify the underlined words in the sentences. Write (A)
if it’s used as TECHNICAL and write (B) if it’s used as OPERATIONAL.

_____ 16. The bank closes at 3pm daily.

_____ 17. The fruits of her hardships were greatly rewarded.
_____ 18. The fruits from the chico tree were eaten by the birds.
_____ 19. The soldier’s watches was broken.
_____ 20. My friend’s promise was broken.

IV. Read each text and examine if it is an example of an expanded

definition or not. Write letter (A) if YES it is an example of expanded
definition, and write the letter (B) if not.

_____ 21. Formal language is the language used when writing for
professional or academic purpose like university
assignments(uts.edu.au,n.d.)

_____ 22. COVID-19 is a potentially severe, primarily respiratory illness

caused by a corona virus and characterized by fever, coughing, and
shortness of breath (dictionary.com,2021).

_____ 23. Pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide

geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and
typically affects a significant portion of population: a pandemic
outbreak of s disease (Merriam-webster, 2021).
_____ 24. Speed is a concept that makes our day. Sluggishness is out. Speed
is demanded by industry which is constantly on the look-out for new
inventions. Sluggish is penalized, especially in industries where
compensation depends upon output. Speed is the attractive come-on
for short-term courses in cooking., computerizing, sewing diving,
learning a new language, and others. The slower long-term courses
are not so appealing. Instant coffee is usually preferred to coffee that
needs to be boiled. Yes, speed is the word of the day. (Gorgon,et al.,
2010).

_____ 25. An electronic design engineer is an electrical engineer or electronic

and communication engineer who designs electronic circuits and
systems. The design may be original, a development, or modification
of existing ones. Applications are biomedical, communications,
industrial control, analytical instruments, image processing,
consumer electronics, and automation. By discipline, they are digital,
analog micro-processor based or very large-scale integrated circuits
(VLSIC) (Gonzales, et al.,2017).

V. Directions: Arrange or organize chronologically the sentences to

form a definition paragraph. Use letters A,B, C, D and E.

_____ 26. Formal definitions generally include three elements: (1) a term, (2)
class; and (3) differentiating features, or the world or phrase that
makes it different with others from the same class.

_____ 27. Meanwhile, informal definitions express the meaning of a term

partially or incompletely.

_____ 28. A definition can be formal or informal.

_____ 29. The definitions provided in dictionaries are examples of formal

definition.

_____ 30. They are frequently based on the writer’s experience so that they
are not universal.

VI. Read the sentences below and carefully observe the correct
grammar. Write the letter of the underlined phrase or portion that has
an error. Write your answer on the space provided.
_____ 31. Organization refer to a large group of individuals that is formally
A B C
organized for the purpose of attaining a goal. No error.
D E
_____ 32. Poverty line pertain to the amount of income that it takes to
A B C
maintain a family at a basic level. No errors.
D E
_____ 33. Patriarchy is a social organization which structure the
A B C
dominance of men and women. No error.
D E
_____ 34. Personality refers to the consistent pattern of attitudes and
A B
beliefs that an individual projects to the social world. No errors.
C D E
_____ 35. Government refers to normal institution structure of the nation-
A B
state which attempt to regulate internal and external relations.
C D
No errors.
E
VII. Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of your choice and
write it on the space provided before each number.

_____ 36. Which of the following choices is INCORRECT when writing

definition?

A. Stay away from jargon

B. Avoid defining the term solely using etymologically related terms.
C. Avoid terms that are more complicated than the term being define.
D. Clarity, brevity and conciseness are unnecessary when writing definition.

___ 37. Is observing correct grammatical structure in writing definition

significant?

A. Yes, because subjects and verbs must disagree to each other

B. Yes, because subject/verb agreement unifies a sentence and makes it
easier to understand.
C. No, because if you still consider observing correct grammatical structure
there will be inconsistency in writing your definition.
D. No, because the subject has to much with the verb, the tendency is that
the reader might find it hard to comprehend the definition.
_____38. Is observing correct grammatical structure in writing definition
significant?
A. Yes. because subjects and verbs must disagree to each other.
B. Yes, because subject- verb agreement unifies a sentence and makes it
easier to understand.
C. No, because the subject has to match with the verb. the tendency is that
the reader might find it hard to comprehend the definition.
D. No, because if you still consider observing correct grammatical structure
there will be inconsistency in writing your definition.

_____ 39. In making definition. which of the following choices pertains to the
idea of avoiding circularity in making definition?

A. Get to the point when writing definition.

B. Go around the bush when defining a word.
C. Define a word with the same word in the definition.
D. Define a term solely using etymologically related terms.

_____40. Which of the following statements is correct in writing a definition if

your basis is making the definition simple?

A. Use a highly technical terms in writing definition.

B. Using terms that are more complicated in writing definition

C. Write a definition with simple grammatical structure rather than complex

ones.
D. Write a definition with complex grammatical structure rather than simple
ones.

_____41. The following are guidelines in making definitions EXCEPT:

A. Just the opinion B. Avoid complicated terms

C. Avoid specific terms D. Make it simple

_____ 42.Which of the following is the CORRECT definition of

the underlined word in the box below?

The long hike up to the mountain was extremely grueling.

A. A point of exhaustion.
B. It is trying to go along the point of exhaustion.
C. Exhaustion and punishment in some cases differ.
D. It is trying to go along the point of exhaustion punishment
as well as hellacious feelings.

_____ 43. Which of the following statements is the correct definition of the
underlined word in the box below?

I was so parched. I even drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

 A. It is being deprived of natural moisture.
B. Thirsty and deprived of a natural moisture.
C. Thirsty as an animal deprived from a natural moisture.
D. Depriving of a natural moisture at the same time being thirsty
_____ 44. Which of the following is the correct definition
of the underlined word inside the box?
Marcia is a novice soccer player;
it is her first day of practice.

A. A person admitted to probationary membership; newbie

B. A person admitted to probationary membership in a religion community;
a newbie and a rookie
C. A person admitted to probationary membership and at the same time
being a beginner and a neophyte.
D. A person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community;
a beginner and a neophyte

_____ 45. How do you describe the grammatical

structure in the given definition below?

Pejorative expresses disapproval to a

certain thing.

A. Subject + verb + object

B. Noun + adjective + verb
C. Subject + adjective + verb
D. Adjective + adjective + object

_____ 46. Which of the following verbs supplies the

blank in the given definition below?

Askance is when other people ______about someone with doubt.

A. Think C. Thinking
B. Thinks D. Thoughts

VIII. Directions: Write (A) if the sentence is a DEFINITION and (B) if it is

NOT a DEFINITION.

_____ 47. A square is a polygon that has four equal sides.

_____ 48. Scientists work with clearly defined objectives.
_____ 49. Compound are chemical substance formed by combining elements.
50. Her father is a well-known surgeon working in a huge hospital.

Prepared by: Checked by:

JOSE G. GEROGALEM AXLROSE P. ROSAL

English 10 Teacher English Coordinator

Noted: Approved by:

CARLA MARIE B. ESPERILA RODOLFO G. DEMA-ALA JR.

School Testing Coordinator Head Teacher I
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CADIZ CITY
TNHS – MAGSAYSAY EXTENSION HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. Magsaysay, Cadiz City

ENGLISH 10
4th PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

Number
COGNITIVE PROCESS DIMENSIONS
COMPETENCIES o
%
The learner… Analyzin f
Remembering Understanding Applying Evaluating
g Items
Distinguish
technical terms 1-10 10 20%
used in research
 Give technical and
operational 11-15, 16-20 10 20%
definitions
 Give expanded
21-25 26-30, 10 20%
definitions of words
 Observe correct
grammar in making 36-41 42-46 47-50 31-35 20 40%
definitions.
TOTAL 50 100%

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted: Approved by:

JOSE G. GEROGALEM AXLROSE P. ROSAL CARLA MARIE B. ESPERILA RODOLFO G. DEMA-ALA JR.
English 10 Teacher English Coordinator School Testing Coordinator Head Teacher I