Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF LAGUNA

FOURTH PERIODICAL EXAM FOR ENGLISH GRADE 10

I. VOCABULARY: Identify the technical term in research 14. What were the blots of ink that formed on the paper when
referred in each number. Write the letter only of the correct he was reading the letter?
answer from the options: A. bloodstains B. molds C. rust D. his teardrops
B.LITERATURE
15. How can the mood of the passage be described?
1. This occurs when ideas, information, and even A. calm B. lonely C. tense D. terrifying
pictures are used without proper acknowledgment of 16. What is the tone of the writer?
the original sources. A. comforting B. empathetic C. objective D. tranquil
A.bibliography B. plagiarism C. interview 17. What is the tone and mood of “The Little Prince”?
guide A. cheerful B. friendly C. nostalgic D. romantic
2. It is a systematic investigation that establishes facts and 18. What is the tone and mood of the The Last Leaf?
new findings. A. depressing B. passionate C. playful D. reverent
A.literature review B. research C. questionnaire 19. What is the author’s purpose in writing “The Last Leaf”?
3. It discusses the previous studies related to one’s research A.to entertain about the funny experiences in school
topic. B.to explain why boys are prioritized to be educated
A.literature review B.bibliography C. questionnaire C.to inform about the benefits of studying regularly
4. It is a summary of the content that researchers D.to persuade everyone to value education
cover during interviews. 20. What element of the story “The Little Prince” is the Sahara
A.bibliography B. research C.interview guide desert?
5. It is a set of questions used to gather information in A. conflict B. point of view C. plot D. setting
a survey. 21. Who told the Little Prince that what is essential is invisible
A.plagiarism B.literature review C. questionnaire to the eye?
A. the Fox B. the hunters B. the pilot C. the Rose
II. GRAMMAR: Study the underlined word in each sentence. 22. Which selection is the theme about valuing friendship
Write the of the correct answer. shown?
6. Sampaguita Festival is absolutely the most popular feast A.A Martian Sends a Postcard Home
in the south. B.Cosette Side by Side with the Stranger in Dark
a.X b. H C.Kaffir Boy
7. Parents hinder their children from playing online D.The Little Prince
games because it may distract their studies. 23. Analyze the given choices below. Which of the following
a.X b. H shows the kind of character does not change over time?
8. Teenagers are most likely influenced by social media. A. dynamic B. foil C. round D. static
a.X b. H 24. Analyze the statement below.
The Little Prince learned valuable lessons in his journey
9. Patintero is proven to become a more beneficial hobby to find a new home.
than computer games. What kind of character does he illustrate?
a.X b. H A. dynamic B. flat C. stock D. static

III. Analyze the choices given in each item. Choose the letter IV. LITERATURE: Recognize the literary devices used in each
only of the correct answer. example. Write the letter only of the correct answer from
A.READING the set of options before the examples. You can
10. Which of the following is a primary source of information? answer one option only once.
A.book reviews C. magazine articles
B.diaries D. textbooks 25. Earth felt the wound; and Nature from her seat, Sighing,
11. Which of the following is a secondary source of through all her works, gave signs of woe. (John Milton)
information? A. Personification B. Simile C. Allegory
A.autobiography C. live interviews 26. Well-wielded words work wonders, warming weakened
B.birth certificate D. websites wills with wisdom while withstanding wrongs which would
wound.
*To answer #11-14, read the following passage: A. Hyperbole B. Alliteration C. Smile
When Justin entered the room to change, he noticed that
the closet was half-empty. The trendy dresses and pink
pajamas were gone. He also observed that by the mirror, the 27. Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.
hair accessories, make-up, jewelries, and perfume that once (Truman Capote)
filled the table top were all missing. As he looked at the A. Metaphor B. Hyperbole C. Allegory
bedside table, just beneath the lamp stand, he saw the last
things that reminded him of Cathy—a stationery with her 28. Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any
hurried handwriting, a photo of them together, and a wedding address on it? (Mark Twain)
ring with his name inscribed. He hastened to open the letter A. Personification B. Simile C. Alliteration
and blots of ink formed on the paper as he read her words.
12. Based on the text, who is Cathy in Justin’s life? 29. Every great man now has his disciples, and it is
A.his daughter C. his mother usually Judas who writes the biography. (Oscar Wilde)
B.his fan D. his wife A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Allusion
13. What conclusion can you draw from the passage?
A.Cathy was promoted. C. Cathy left her. 30. I love you more than words can wield the matter, dearer
B.Cathy was on vacation. D. Cathy was dead. than eyesight, space and liberty. (Shakespeare)
 A. Hyperbole B. Simile C. Allegory
31. Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek
discipline and find your liberty. (Frank Herbert)
A. Analogy B. Irony C. Paradox
32. Yet the ear, it fully knows, by the twanging and the
clanging, how the danger ebbs and flows. (Edgar Allan
Poe)
A. Onomatopoeia B. Oxymoron C. Paradox
33. Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
A. paradox B. irony C. Oxymoron
34. Life, he realized, was much like a song. In the beginning,
there is mystery, in the end there is confirmation, but it’s
in the middle where all the emotion resides to make
the whole thing worthwhile. (Nicholas Sparks)
A. Analogy B. Litotes C. Onomatopoeia
35. Thank you for sending me a copy of your book. I’ll waste
no time reading it. (Moses Hadas)
A. Litotes B. Irony C. Paradox
36. Being tortured with fire must have been slightly
uncomfortable.
A. Metonymy B. Irony C. Litotes
V. WRITING
A. Read and analyze the following excerpts. Choose
the letter of the correct answer, whether it is
argumentative, informative, or persuasive.
37. What would you think if you had to put your
personal belongings in a crate, and every time you
turn around something of yours were stolen? That is
why I think students should have lockers. To protect
their things, keep their things somewhere clean, and
so they won't have to complain about carrying
everything at once…
In conclusion I think students should have lockers. If
we have lockers stealing in school would go down,
it would create a safe and clean place for students to
put their things, and students would complain less and
be healthier. If we had lockers, the school would be
a happier place for everyone. If you don't want your things
stolen, contact your principal and demand lockers for your
school.
A. Persuasive B. Argumentative C. Informative
38. Surveillance is defined as the close monitoring of the
actions of a specific individual. The surveillance
technology systems are devices that identify monitors and
track the movements and data. Surveillance has raised a
lot of concerns in privacy issues in the advancing
technology. The electronic devices used include the
closed circuit TV, the VCR, the telephone bugging,
electronic databases and the proximity
cards. Surveillance has presented numerous challenges
to the right to privacy.
A. Persuasive B. Argumentative C. Informative
39. Motorcycles are not the safest means of transportation
but millions of people all across
America choose them over automobile for the thrill, speed
and high performance capabilities
they offer in fraction of the price of an automobile.
Motorcycles do not provide the protection like
automobiles do with their outer body and safety features
like air bags and seat belts, therefore in
case of an accident, the injury sustained by the rider is
often very serious. When dealing with
motorcycle accidents, majority of the fatalities happen due
to head injuries which could have
prevented had the rider wore a helmet. Helmets are the
only method to reduce the head injuries
during crashes which is the leading cause of death
involving motorcycle accidents.
A. Persuasive B. Argumentative C. Informative
40. The Japanese automobile industry uses robots
in many stages of its production process. In fact, one
large Japanese auto factory uses robots in all of its
production stages. Some Japanese universities are
developing medical robots to detect certain kinds of
cancer. Another automobile factory in Japan uses them
to paint cars as they come off the assembly line.
Furthermore, most Japanese factories use robots to
weld the parts of the finished car together.
A.Persuasive B. Argumentative C. Informative
B. The following are bibliographic entry into APA format.
Choose the letter of the correct answer from the pool
that correspond the part.
41. Odell, Lee,
et. al. 42.Elements of
Language. 43.Texas :
44.Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
45.2005.
A.author’s name
B.year of publication
C.title of source
D.city of publication
E.publishing company
C. Rewrite the following sentences by copying the
sentences in proper sequence. Use the format
in writing a paragraph. (#46-50 = 5 pts.)
- Experts say that the Internet is now growing at a rate
of approximately 40 percent a year.
- By the turn of the century, there were 72.3 million
computers in 247 countries on-line.
- Use of the internet has grown very quickly.
- As time goes on, the Internet is becoming more and
more popular.
- In 1983, there were 562 computers connected to the
Internet.
46-50.
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF LAGUNA

FOURTH PERIODICAL EXAM FOR ENGLISH GRADE 10

ANSWER KEY
40. C

I. VOCABULARY
1. B
2. B B. WRITING
3. A (1 check or point if each part enumerated below has
4. C the correct format and punctuations as shown in the
5. E answer.)
41. A
II.GRAMMAR 42. C
6. a 43. D.
7. b 44. E
8. b 45. B
9. a
ANSWER:
III. A. READING
10. B
11. D C. WRITING
12. D (1 check or point if each sentence is in the proper place
13. C in the paragraph)
14. D
46. Use of the internet has grown very quickly.
B. LITERATURE 47. In 1983, there were 562 computers connected to the
15. B Internet.
16. C 48. By the turn of the century, there were 72.3 million
17. C computers in 247 countries on-line.
18. A 49. Experts say that the Internet is now growing at a rate
19. D of approximately 40 percent a year.
20. D 50. As time goes on, the Internet is becoming more and
21. A
more popular.
22. D
23. D
ANSWER IN PARAGRAPH FORM:
24. A
Use of the internet has grown very quickly. In 1983,
IV.LITERATURE
25. A
there were 562 computers connected to the Internet. By the
26. B turn of the century, there were 72.3 million computers in
27. A 247 countries on-line. Experts say that the Internet is
28. B now growing at a rate of approximately 40 percent a
29. C year. As time goes on, the Internet is becoming more
30. A and more popular.
31. C
32. A
33. C
34. A
35. B
36. C

V.A. WRITING
37. A
38. C
39. A