REGIONAL MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT

English 10
Name: ______________________________ Date: ______________
Grade & Section: ____________________ Score: _____________

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

For numbers 1-2, supply the sentences below with the correct conjunction.

1. Lemuel and Vergel are on their way to school. They stopped to help the injured man
_________ they would be late for school.
A. although C. even though
B. as a result D. whereas

2. Joshua excels in all his subjects in school, _________of the challenges he encountered.
A. but C. so
B. regardless D. yet

3. The following are examples of rhetorical question EXCEPT?

A. How are you not cold? C. Why do I always have such bad luck?
B. Please tell me you’re kidding? D. What time are you coming over again?

4. Which question is rhetorical?

A. Are you going to bed now?
B. Why do I need to go to school today?
C. Are you sure this is the correct house?
D. What time are you coming over again?

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason why setting is vital in a short story?
A. It justifies the ending. C. It builds meaning to a narrative.
B. It connects the story’s elements. D. It helps readers visualize the story.

6. Which of the following does NOT reveal a character’s trait?

A. actions of the character C. descriptions of the character
B. thoughts of the character D. number of appearances of character
For numbers 7-9, supply the following sentences with the correct modal.

7. Marco told me that he wanted to court Jessa, as a friend it is my obligation, so, I

_________ tell Jessa about Marco’s feelings.
A. can C. should
B. must D. will

8. The clouds change its positions and become dark as it covers the sun. There is a
possibility that it _________ rain.
A. might C. will
B. should D. would

9. Your teacher suggested that you _________ wear a face mask inside the classroom.
A. do C. should
B. have to D. will

For numbers 10-11, read the excerpt of an article carefully and answer the following questions.

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte announced that starting November
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2, 2022, all public and private schools should have transitioned to five days in -person
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classes. This was included in Department of Education (DepEd) Order 34 series of 2022
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which contained the calendar of activities for school year 2022 to 2023. When it comes to
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dealing with students who are not vaccinated against Covid-19, Flores said that all students
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will be welcomed to school regardless of their vaccination status. He stressed that “every
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school is a child-friendly institution.” https://bit.ly/3RdUcCl

10. Which of the following statements shows an opinion?

A. Regardless of vaccination status, all schools will welcome all the students.
B. The excerpt about the five-day in-person classes is the best I have read in a
while.
C. DepEd Order 34 series of 2022 comprised the programs for school year 2022 to
2023.
D. Vice President Sara Z. Duterte announced that on November 2, 2022 the face-
to-face classes will begin.

11. Which of the following statements is an assertion?

A. All students will go to schools.
B. Every school is a child-friendly institution.
C. Flores emphasized that learners were welcomed in all schools.
D. Most schools should welcome all students regardless of their vaccination status.
For numbers 12-13, read the excerpt of the news report and answer the following questions.

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 17) — The Philippines and other countries in the
Asia-Pacific are “facing pressure to take sides” due to "tension in the region" caused by
geopolitical rivalry, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday.
Marcos made the comment during a luncheon hosted for the Philippine delegation in
Davos, Switzerland. According to Malacañang, the president also said members of the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation are “very
well committed to the idea that they cannot return to the Cold War formula, in which they have
to choose whether to be under the Soviet Union or the United States spheres of influence.”
“And that puts the Philippines in a very precarious position, being on the front line of
this conflict,” Marcos said, adding “this is the very fine line that the Philippines has to choose.”
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12. What relevant issue can you get out of it?

A. the return of the Cold War
B. the Philippines under the Cold War
C. cold war mentality of the Asia-Pacific countries
D. Asia-Pacific countries are facing pressure to take sides in the Cold War.

13. Which statement best conveys the theme of an excerpt?

A. Most cold wars are a waste of effort.
B. A cold war is a conflict between nations.
C. A cold war can cause an economic crisis.
D. Cold wars have an impact on the mentality of countries that are forced to choose
sides.

For numbers 14-15, read the excerpt of the news story below and answer the following
questions.

Family closes computer shop amid pandemic, turns to selling chicken wings to aid
sick kin
A family that was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic found a way to rise from
the closure of their five-year-old computer shop business by selling chicken wings to help
their sick and elderly relatives. Dimple, a dentist, and Apple, an airport staff in Kuwait,
both lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Their family’s computer shop run by their parents
was also shuttered due to COVID-19 restrictions. Rather than succumb to their losses, the
family decided to start a chicken wing business with a 1,000-peso capital.The family said
their motivation to pursue their new venture is their uncle who suffered a stroke, their bed-
ridden grandmother, and their aunt who is recovering from brain aneurysm. —Julia Mari
Ornedo/LDF, GMA News
(Source: DepEd Region III, English 10, Quarter 1, Module 2)
 14. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the effects of the
pandemic on Quetulio’s family?
A. The pandemic shuts down the family business.
B. The pandemic makes the two daughters unemployed.
C. The pandemic makes them realize the importance of family.
D. The pandemic motivates them not to let go of their determination to help their
loved ones.
15. How did Quetulio family deal with the problem they encountered during the pandemic?
A. They collaborated to open their computer shop again.
B. They worked together to set up their chicken wing business.
C. They worked together to emphasize the importance of family.
D. They collaborated to keep their loved ones' medications going.

For numbers 16-19, read the short text below and answer the questions that follow.

As the night ended, the sun rays splashed across Tinay‘s bed. She opened her eyes
slowly. The first thing she saw was the beautiful pink box wrapped with a ribbon on her
study table. She smiled and she realized that it’s her special day. She opened the box and
was surprised by what was inside - it was a new laptop for her online study. Tinay was
teary-eyed and felt grateful for her parents. She knew that her father saved money from his
daily earned salary as a tricycle driver. It was a happy day indeed and she exclaimed ―It
is the best birthday present I have ever received! Meanwhile, a tall dark man with broad
shoulders from afar was witnessing Tinay‘s reaction to the gift she received and he was
wiping his tears happily.
(Source: DepEd Region III, English 10, Quarter 1, Module 3)

16. Where did the event take place?

A. at Tinay’s garden C. at Tinay’s bedroom
B. at Tinay’s kitchen D. at Tinay’s study table

17. Which of the following characteristics did not display by Tinay’s father throughout the
text?
A. a good provider C. an idle father
B. a loving father D. a hardworking father

18. How did Tinay react to the events?

A. ecstatic C. irritated
B. gloomy D. unwilling

19. What statement best represents Tinay's reaction to the events?

A. She opened the box.
B. She opened her eyes slowly.
C. She smiled and realized that it’s her special day.
D. The first thing she saw was the beautiful pink box.
20. Which is the graphic organizer that is made up of a series of shapes, typically circles,
with edges that overlap and shows the similarities and differences between two or more
items?
A. Concept Map C. Timeline
B. K-W-L Chart D. Venn Diagram

21. Which of the following is NOT the opening part of the developmental paragraphs?
A. scene setting C. problem description
B. suspense value D. introduction of central character

22. This graphic organizer clarifies the relationship between specific events and the
outcomes deriving from them, thus illustrating the concepts of consequences,
inevitability, and causality.
A. Concept Map C. Problem-Solution Map
B. Flowchart D. Timeline

23. Which of the following statements about comparison and contrast is true?
A. It is the element of comparison that is about the similarities in ideas.
B. It is the element of comparison that is about the differences in ideas.
C. It is the contrast that points out the similarities between two or more ideas.
D. It is a structure or pattern which is organized to point out similarities and
differences between two or more ideas.

24. During breaktime, you heard your teacher made mention this statement. “It seems that
there will be a suspension of classes this afternoon because of the dark sky” she
emphasized to her companion. What does this statement suggest?
A. You should look if there is a dark sky.
B. You should go to school this afternoon.
C. You should have to make clarifications of what you have heard.
D. You should believe in your teacher’s statement and not go to school this
afternoon.

25. What conclusion can be made based on the passage?

With varying success, many women around the world today struggle for equal rights.
Historically, women have achieved greater quality than men during periods of social
adversity. The following factors initiated the greatest number of improvements for
women: violent revolution, world war, and the rigors of pioneering in undeveloped
land. In all three cases, the essential element that improved the status of women was
a shortage of men, which required women to perform many of society’s vital tasks.
 A. Women today are successful in winning equal rights.
B. Only pioneer women have been considered equal to men.
C. Historically, women have only achieved equality through force.
D. Historically, the principle of equality alone has not been enough to secure
women equal rights.

For numbers 26-30, read the following paragraphs and give the author’s position.

26.
Stakeholders in the school agreed and disagreed on the implementation of Executive
Order No. 7, or the voluntary wearing of face masks in indoor and outdoor settings.
Some parents, guardians, and learners are in favor of this order; otherwise, teachers
and most of the learners, parents, and guardians think it is not safe for everyone to not
wear a face mask, for there is still a virus that can be transmitted to anyone.

A. The school community will be better.

B. Others agreed while some disagreed.
C. The school community should be safe in all aspects.
D. Some parents, guardians, and learners agree to the approval of the ordinance.

27.
Students in face-to-face classes showed the impact of the pandemic inside their class.
Teachers make an extra effort to address and find solutions for the learning gaps. One
of those is the cooperation and participation of the parents and guardians, which will
motivate their learners to uplift their academic performance. Thus, the effect of the
pandemic on learning will soon be solved.

A. The learning gaps is quite alarming.

B. The learning gaps resulted to low academic performance.
C. The learning gaps should be addressed to find better solution.
D. The learning gaps will be solved through the cooperation and participation of
the stakeholders.

28.
Recycling can make things amazing and admirable. When we use it respectfully and
economically, we have one great resource on earth. Plastics, tin cans, and other
recyclable materials can be a source of income. We can help our environment and
ourselves by reducing the pollution caused by these materials.

A. Recyclable materials are all we need.

B. Recyclable materials can make us happy.
C. Recyclable materials are a big help to humankind.
D. Recyclable materials provide us with a safe and healthy environment.
 29. The school's policies will develop a successful individual.
A. Learners should know the school’s policies.
B. School policies should be remembered by everybody.
C. Learners should not follow the school’s policies to become successful.
D. School policies will become a tool to help someone achieve his/her dreams.

30. In order to be safe during face-to-face classes, everyone should wear a face mask,
though it is not mandatory.
A. Wearing a mask will make us safe every day.
B. Wearing a mask is less important than being vaccinated.
C. The transmission of the virus is very high without a face mask.
D. Wearing a mask will help us survive during face-to-face classes.

For numbers 31-33, read the scenario below and answer the following questions.

During English class, the teacher has a set of topics to be delivered through a speech by each
of his learners. He asked his learners to pick one of the pieces of paper, and they were given
three minutes to prepare a speech about the topic that they had picked. Then, each one will
take a stand with a few of their notes and deliver their speech in a conventional tone. This is
called an extemporaneous speech. The next day, the process of choosing the topic to be
delivered is the same, but the delivery of the speech is very different. There will be no notes
allowed and no time for preparations because right after you have your topic, you are going
to stand and talk. This speech is called impromptu.

31. Based on the scene, a speech being delivered without prior preparations and not
allowing the speaker to use notes is _________?
A. Impromptu Speech C. Memorized Speech
B. Manuscript Speech D. Extemporaneous Speech

32. Which of the following best describes extemporaneous speech?

A. The speaker has no time to prepare for his talk.
B. The speaker uses no notes and recites a memorized text.
C. The speaker uses a few notes to look at and talks casually.
D. The speaker has a manuscript that is read directly to the audience.

33. What best describes an impromptu speech?

A. It is unexpected. C. It requires a lot of research.
B. It takes many hours to write. D. It is rehearsed over several days.

34. "How many lives will be sacrificed before the government wakes up?" This is Nikkie’s
_________ about the issue of Dengvaxia.
A. claim C. position
B. counterclaim D. reason
35. Which of the following statements is NOT considered a claim of policy?
A. There are bike lanes on EDSA to avoid road accidents.
B. There are designated drunk driver lanes to ensure that everyone is unsafe.
C. There is a "no order, no recess" policy to lessen the number of cases of physical
fights at schools.
D. There will be no noon break for all government agencies in order to complete
the transaction as soon as possible in order to avoid additional costs.

36. Soda advertisements, like smoking advertisements, should be prohibited to reduce the
desire to engage in harmful behavior. This statement best describes the claim of
_________?
A. fact C. policy
B. opinion D. value

37. Eighty percent of adolescent mothers (ages 10 to 19 years) face higher risks of
eclampsia, puerperal endometritis, and systemic infections than women aged 20 to 24
years. Which of the following statements best complements the claim of fact?
A. Teenage pregnancy is very dangerous.
B. Most adolescent mothers face higher risks of infections and diseases.
C. Teenage mothers must take care of themselves to avoid complications.
D. Eight out of 10 adolescent mothers face higher risks of infections and diseases.

38. Which of the following statements is not considered a claim of fact?

A. Teachers educate their students on the consequences of the Cold War.
B. The AP teachers educate their students on the consequences of the Cold War.
C. Nine out of 10 learners were educated about the consequences of the Cold War.
D. Eighty-five percent of the teachers educate their students on the consequences
of the Cold War.

39. The increase in teenage pregnancy during the pandemic is alarming in the education
department. It is the reason why educators seek help from partner agencies to lessen the
number of cases of this inevitable problem that most schools nowadays are facing. The
department conducted different orientations and counseling that addressed the
increasing number of adolescent mothers. Which of the following statements best
complements the claim of value?
A. Only 5% of adolescent mothers attend counseling and orientation sessions.
B. Allowing contraceptives will reduce the number of cases in the community.
C. The department should work with other projects that can address teenage
pregnancy.
D. It is better to add comprehensive sexuality education to the curriculum instead
of counseling and orientations.
For numbers 40-41, identify the passive form of the underlined statements.

40. Jonathan told his classmates that he painted their house last summer.
A. Our house is painted by me last summer.
B. Their house is painted by him last summer.
C. Last summer our house was painted by me.
D. Their house was painted by him last summer.

41. The painter explained to his customer that they should use latex paint because it is easy
to apply and cleans up with water.
A. Latex paint should be used by them.
B. Because it is easy to apply and cleans up with water, latex paint should use by
them.
C. Latex paint should be used by us because it is easy to apply and cleans up with
water.
D. Latex paint should be used by them because it is easy to apply and cleans up
with water.

For numbers 42-46, read the passage below then answer the following questions.

The Report Card

Bekbek knew she had earned some good grades and some bad grades. Even though Bekbek
knew her parents would be disappointed, she always followed the rules. She would give
them the report card when she got home. When she arrived home, she realized that the
report card was not in her binder when she got off the bus. She must have lost it somewhere!
Instead of panicking, she decided to have a plan.
(Source: DepEd Region III, English 10, Quarter 1, Module 5)

42. How would you describe Bekbek as a daughter?

A. doubtful C. secretive
B. obedient D. weird

43. The following are encountered by Bekbek EXCEPT?

A. She got hit by the bus.
B. She lost her report card.
C. She did not panic, but rather have a plan.
D. She thinks her parents would be disappointed in her.

44. . If you were in Bekbek’s situation, what would you do to NOT disappoint your parents?
A. Respect and obey them.
B. Learn to play guitar to impress them.
C. Disregard the problem and live my life to the fullest.
D. Review the subjects I am not good at to improve in them.
 45. Bekbek lost her report card. Instead of panicking, she decided to have a plan. If you
were Bekbek, what plan would you make?
A. Decide not to inform anyone.
B. Talk to my teacher to get another one.
C. Tell my parents it was torn by my classmates.
D. Ask my parents to go to school and scold my teacher.

46. With such action in number 45, what do you assume to happen next?
A. Her teacher scolded her.
B. Her parents tolerated her negligence.
C. Her parents asked her to transfer school.
D. Her teacher thanked her for being responsible and honest and printed her
another one.

For numbers 47-48, read the selection below and answer the questions.

PURSUE THE OPENING OF CLASSES

1 Fear, anxiety, and depression are just a few of the negative emotions that we feel
because of the pandemic our country is suffering. It is then expected that the moment the
matter of the opening of classes was brought up, a lot of individuals grumbled. Some people
think that it is an added problem, but for me, I believe it is a solution.

2 Boredom is common to the kids amidst this pandemic because they cannot go out.
Good thing, classes will start soon, so instead of watching, playing and eating excessively,
modules and online classes can provide the children with good and productive activities to
work on.

3 Anxiety, on the other hand, is shared by every parent during this pandemic
because of unemployment, unsafety, and a lot of what ifs for their family. So, it is good
news that classes will be pushed through because it may provide a redirection to parents’
thoughts and an assurance that the future of their children will not be hindered.

4 This pandemic may be strong in shaking us, but education is stronger in shaping
us. So, I stand firm in pursuing the opening of classes.
(Source: DepEd Region III, English 10, Quarter 2, Module 4)

47. Which of the following paragraphs best describes the argument in the selection?
A. Paragraphs 1 and 2 C. Paragraphs 2 and 3
B. Paragraphs 1 and 3 D. Paragraphs 2 and 4
48. Exposition represents a series of explanations, descriptions, or observations on
something that aims to present one side of the argument and persuade readers to agree
and act to solve the problem. In what part of the selection is the problem of anxiety
solved?
A. Paragraph 1 C. Paragraph 3
B. Paragraph 2 D. Paragraph 4

49. Which of the following is an assertion?

A. I should submit this paper on time.
B. I think I am in love with the story of your life.
C. The best gift I ever received was a pair of gold earrings.
D. The government stays calm even during disasters and calamities.

50. Which of the following statements best complements the claim of value?
A. No one should be blamed about nonreaders.
B. Two out of 10 learners are frustration readers.
C. Independent readers can read and comprehend.
D. Readers who can apply what they have learned are better than those who cannot.
References

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DepEd Region III, English 10, Quarter 1, Module 5
DepEd Region III, English 10, Quarter 1, Module 3
DepEd Region III, English 10, Quarter 1, Module 2
DepEd Region III, English 10, Quarter 2, Module 4