SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF KALINGA

CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION

Division Assessment Test in English Grade 10
SECOND Quarter
Table of Specifications

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● Observe the language of
research, campaigns, and 4 14.29%
advocacies. 6

(EN10G-IVa-32
● Identify key structural 7-12

elements, e.g.:
(EXPOSITION,
ARGUMENTS,
Restatements of position) 14.29%
4 6
and language features of an
argumentative text, e.g.:
(modal verbs,
conjunctions, declarative
statements)

● Formulate a statement of 14.29% 13-18

4 6
opinion or assertion
● Formulate claims of 19-24
14.29%
fact, policy, and value. 4 6
(EN10WC-IIb-13.2)
● Write an exposition or 25-30

discussion on a familiar
14.29%
issue to include critical 4 6
structural elements and
language features
● Deliver a prepared or 31-35

impromptu talk on an issue 14.29%

4 5
employing the techniques
of public speaking

● Compose texts which 36-40

4 14.29%
include multimodal 5
elements
● Extemporaneous And 14.29% 44-50
4 7
Impromptu Speech
TOTAL 32 100% 50
 SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE- KALINGA
CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
DIVISION ASSESSMENT TEST IN ENGLISH 10
Second Quarter

CHOOSE THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER, THEN SHADE THE CORRESPONDING
LETTER IN YOUR ANSWER SHEET.

1. This plays an essential role in our everyday life. More than just serving as a way of
communication, this enables us to inform, entertain, influence and persuade others.
a. language b. money c. family d. education

2. Language can be used in research, campaigns, and advocacies. In the

statement, “Mother Earth is crying; Climate change is affecting the world. Please
help us in saving our world… our home… act now. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.”
How is the language used in the given statements?
a. it is used to campaign for a political figure.
b. it is used to advocate a particular act.
c. it is used for research.
d. used for entertainment.

3. In making or doing a campaign, what does it require?

a. requires the use of argumentative statements.
b. requires the use of strong and persuasive language.
c. requires the use of entertaining statements.
d. requires the use of descriptive texts.

4. In doing or writing research, can we use informal language?

a. No, because Research is an academic writing that should use formal language.
b. Yes, because research needs to be entertaining at some points.
c. Yes, because research can use both formal and informal language.
d. No, because informal language is only for entertainment.

5. This involves using words that evoke emotions and make people feel a certain
way. This is a commonly used technique in delivering persuasive speeches like a
campaign.
a. emotive language b. academic language
c. formal language d. modal verbs

6. One feature of language that would help establish a connection between the
speaker or writer and the listener/reader by using pronouns like you, your, we, our
and indicative words like together is
A. modal verbs b. use of emotive language
c. involving the reader d. rhetorical questions

7. Which of the following shows the purpose of an argument?

a. present one side of the argument and persuade the readers or listeners to agree
or take action.
b. to make judgment.
c. to conclude.
d. to state a fact.
8. This type of text requires a writer to defend a position on a topic using evidence to
support one’s viewpoint.
a. descriptive text b. argumentative text c. persuasive text d. narrative text

9. A vital element of an argumentative text where the topic is introduced and your
position is clear.
a. statement of position or exposition b. arguments
c. reinforcement of the statement of position d. conclusion

10. Conjunctions are very important in argumentative text because they create
cohesion. Which conjunctions should be used when giving a conclusion in an
argumentative text?
a. because b. therefore c. for example d. firstly

11. In an argumentative text, modal verbs are essential because they express the
writer’s attitude to the topic. In the argument “COVID-19 cases are gradually
increasing and is becoming more alarming. People must follow health protocols to
minimize the spread of the virus”, what is the modal verb used in the sample
argument?
a. must b. are c. is becoming d. minimize

12. Why are declarative statements helpful in argumentative text?

a. because they ask questions that help the writer state its purpose.
b. because they state facts and opinions and tell the reader something specific.
c. because they end with periods, and argumentative text always ends with a
period.
d. because they express strong feelings and emotions, one of the features of an
argumentative text.

13 When you write your opinion about pandemic, which of the following can be
considered an opinion?
a. COVID-19 is not deadly at all. B. COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus
c. COVID-19 can be prevented d. COVID 19 patients can symptomatic and
asymptomatic
14. The sentence “The president is the best leader the country has ever had.” Is an
example of?
a. opinion b. fact c. evidence d. idea

15. A common place assertion is a stereotype, an oversimplification, or a prejudice,

a half-baked opinion based on insufficient or unexamined evidence. Still, it
presented as if it were a fact. It is often accepted by others (families, friends, media,
etc.), making it too familiar to be questioned about its truthfulness. Which can be the
best common place assertion about education?
a. Education is the key to success b. Education is learning.
c. Education helps us achieve our dreams d. Education brings hope to the
youth.

16. If you are to make a statement about a familiar place assertion about family,
which of the following Statements can be an assertion?
a. A Family comprises a father, a mother, and a child.
b. A Family that prays together stays forever.
c. Family is Love
d. Family can be broken.

17. She was the best president we ever had. The statement is?
a. opinion b. Common place assertion c. fact d. belief

18 Choose from the following statements the correctly stated opinion about youth.
a. Youth today are impractical.
b. Youth is the time of life when one is young.
c. Youth is the early period of existence, growth, and development.
d. Youth are young people.

19. Which of the following is a claim of policy?

a. For a community to remain COVID-free, the people must adhere to the health
protocols implemented by the IATF.
b. The world is a stage.
c. COVID-19 vaccines are ineffective.
d. My mother is the best in the world.

20. Eating nutritious foods is better than taking vitamins for a healthy body. The
statement expresses what claim?
a. claim of fact b. claim of value c. claim of policy d. claim of judgment

21. Being one of the wealthiest people in the world, Bill Gates can build his hospitals
and schools if he wants to. What claim is presented in the statement?
a. claim of fact b. the claim of value c. claim of policy d. claim of
judgment

22. If I were to choose, I would prefer modular learning over face-to-face as this
gives me more time with my family.
a. claim of fact b. claim of value c. claim of policy d. claim of judgment

23. “COVID-19 is deadly.” This statement?

a. claim of fact b. claim of value c. claim of policy d. claim of judgment

24. Reading books with music can be more comprehensive than reading without
music. What claim is being expressed?
a. claim of fact b. claim of value c. claim of policy d. claim of
judgment

25. You are to write an expository text regarding Modular Learning; what should you
do to come up with a cohesive and substantial output
a. Outline the things to be discussed and included in your exposition.
b. Use devices that help you achieve cohesion.
c. Introduce the topic, provide critical points, elaborate and present
examples, compare and contrast, and then end with a “bang”.
d. all of these.
26. Modal verb is one language feature of exposition; which of the following
statements below uses Modal verbs?
a. vaccines are available in the Rural Health Unit.
b. You must not doubt the COVID-19 vaccines; this can save you from being
severely infected with the virus.
c. come now and don’t delay.
d. why do you have to be vaccinated?

27. One of the critical structural elements of expository texts is a clear and concise
thesis statement. What does a thesis statement do in a paragraph?
a. gives definition.
b. introduces the main topic or idea.
c. supports the main idea.
d. draws conclusion

28. These are words we use to connect ideas and to achieve cohesion or
coherence in an expository text. These are called cohesive devices. Which of the
following statements below makes use of cohesive devices?
a. The people do not want to get infected; without any doubt, they decided
to be vaccinated.
b. The people decided not to be vaccinated.
c. COVID vaccines are not 100 per cent effective.
 d. Please have your vaccines now.

29. Writing an expository text is essential to supporting and supporting the main
ideas. What are these called?
a. concluding sentence b. clincher sentence.
c. supporting details d. thesis statement.

30. Your teacher asks you to write an expository text regarding minimizing the spread
of COVID-19; in your output, you have mentioned the things that cause the
increasing number of COVID-19 cases and their probable effects on everyone if not
avoided or minimized. What strategy did you use in explaining your main point?
a. comparison and contrast b. cause and effect relationship
c. describe the issue d. gives examples.

31. When delivering a speech, why is there a need to consider the primary purpose
of your speech?
a. knowing your purpose makes the speech interesting.
b. knowing your purpose makes the speech notable.
c. Knowing your purpose helps you organize a well-delivered speech, achieve
accuracy and precision, and avoid audience confusion.
d. knowing your purpose helps the audience enjoy what they are listening to.

32. How would you prepare a substantial speech?

a. Write your thoughts an hour before your delivery.
B. stick to your opinion
c. gather information about the topic or theme of your speech from different
sources.
d. tell what is in your mind. Thoughts come out in a very natural way.

33. Angela wants to connect with her audience and employ sincerity and
confidence in her words. What should Angela do to achieve this?
a. look everywhere. c. maintain eye contact with the audiences
b. make her voice very loud d. tell the audience to listen and not talk.

34. In delivering, whether an impromptu or a prepared speech, the use of _____

complements the meaning of what we say.
a. language b. songs c. gestures d. objects

35. A public speaker speaks before a group of senior citizens regarding Family
Planning. Her audiences seem to feel bored and want to go home. Why is it so?
a. Senior citizens know the topic already.
b. Knowing your audience and selecting a topic appropriate to their needs and
preferences is essential.
c. Senior citizens have already planned their families.
d. Senior citizens have short spans of concentration.

36. While explaining, the teacher also uses hand gestures and facial expressions to
convey the message she wants to deliver best. What elements of multimodality did
the teacher employ?
a. gestural and spatial c. linguistic and spatial
b. gestural and linguistic d. linguistic and aural

37. The student, on the other hand, expresses her understanding through delivering a
speech. What multimodal element is used by the student?
a. aural b. spatial c. linguistic d. symbolical

38. Before the teacher starts her lesson, she should make sure that everything is well
arranged and aligned because she believes that learning is best acquired in an
organized environment, the alignment of tables and chairs, the sitting arrangement
of the learners and the orderliness of the classroom. In this scenario, what element of
multimodality does the teacher employ?
a. linguistic b. spatial c. gestural d. audio

39. One way of communicating messages is through symbols. What do you think is
the message that these symbols want to convey?

a. broken clock b. broken time c. break time d. break an alarm

40. What about these symbols?

a. bee face b. bee and emoji c. be quiet d. flying face

41. What is a vital characteristic of an impromptu speech?

A. It is completely memorized and delivered without notes.
B. It is delivered without any preparation or planning.
C. It is carefully scripted and rehearsed in advance.
D. It is delivered with minimal notes and some degree of improvisation.

42. How does an impromptu speech differ from a spontaneous speech?

A. An impromptu speech is always longer in duration.
B. An impromptu speech is delivered without any preparation or planning.
C. An impromptu speech is never delivered in a formal setting.
D. An impromptu speech is always memorized and rehearsed in advance.

43. What is the purpose of an extemporaneous speech?

A. To demonstrate a speaker's ability to memorize information.
B. To provide an opportunity for spontaneous and unprepared speaking.
C. To engage the audience with a carefully rehearsed presentation.
D. To deliver information with a balance of preparation and improvisation.

44. When delivering an impromptu speech, what is a helpful strategy for organizing
thoughts?
A. Avoid pausing and speak rapidly to fill the time.
B. Stick strictly to a predetermined outline or structure
C. Take a moment to collect thoughts and organize critical points.
D. Memorize a script in advance to ensure coherence.

45. Why is maintaining a correct stance critical in public speaking?

A. It has no impact on the audience's perception of the speaker.
B. A correct stance enhances the speaker's credibility and confidence.
C. The audience prefers speakers who appear nervous and unsure.
D. Correct stance only matters in written communication.

46. What is the significance of proper stage behavior during a presentation?

A. Proper stage behavior is irrelevant to effective communication.
B. It distracts the audience from the content of the presentation.
C. It enhances the overall impact and professionalism of the presentation.
D. Stage behavior does not influence the audience's perception.

47. How does body language contribute to effective communication on stage?

A. It is a distraction and should be avoided.
B. Body language has no impact on audience engagement.
C. It complements verbal communication, conveying confidence and sincerity.
D. Proper stage behavior is unrelated to body language.

48. What is a common challenge in public speaking that can be addressed through
practice?
A. Ignoring the importance of nonverbal communication.
B. Over-relying on written scripts without adaptation.
C. Nervousness and stage fright
D. Speaking too loudly to compensate for anxiety.

49. How can effective preparation help overcome challenges in public speaking?
A. By avoiding eye contact with the audience.
B. By increasing anxiety and nervousness.
C. By ensuring a lack of flexibility in adapting to the audience.
D. By providing a solid foundation for confidence and adaptability.
50. What role does audience engagement play in overcoming challenges in public
speaking?
A. It is irrelevant to the success of a presentation.
B. Engaging the audience helps build rapport and reduces speaker anxiety.
C. It is the sole responsibility of the audience, not the speaker.
D. Avoiding eye contact is a preferred strategy for overcoming challenges.
 ANSWER KEY
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. A 31. A
10. B 32. C
11. A 33. C
12. B 34. A
13. A 35. A
14. A 36. B
15. A 37. C
16. B 38. B
17. A 39. C
18. A 40. C
19. A 41. B
20. B 42. B
21. A 43. D
22. B 44. C
23. A 45. B
24. B 46. C
25. C 47. C
26. B 48. C
27. B 49. D
28. A 50. B
29. C
30. B