ENGLISH 10 – 1ST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

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Test I – Multiple choice

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on the space before the number.

1. What do we call the tools that come in different forms and their main objective is to help readers have a clearer meaning of the
text?
a. guide questions b. textual aids c. reader’s interpretations d. textual explanations
2. Which of the following belongs to the tools that can help readers have a clearer meaning?
a. animations b. charts c. boxes d. directions
3. If the sensory images help readers understand literary texts such as poems and short stories, then which type of texts do textual
aids help readers understand?
i. journalistic texts
ii. nonfiction texts
iii. scientific texts
iv. fictional texts
a. i, ii, iii, iv b. i and ii only c. i, ii, iii d. iii and iv only
4. If the text has the following lines: “From Session Road, head south on Upper Session Road, slight right onto Kalaw Street…”, what
kind of textual aid will be best fitted to match the text?
a. graph b. title c. illustration d. map
5. Which of the following statements is the best reason why writers include titles, subtitles, graphs, maps, images and tables in their
articles?
a. to fill the spaces of the paper b. to provide an interpretation of the text
c. to help readers better understand the content d. to serve as a guide for the readers’ eyes in reading the text
6. What type of textual aid is used when data are presented in rows and columns of words and numbers?
a. table b. illustration and title c. map d. graph and subtitle
7. Which is the main use of a table as a textual aid?
a. for comparison of characteristics b. for interpreting numerical data
c. show relationships of data d. show trends or patterns
8. What type of textual aid is used if data is presented through dots, lines and curves?
a. table b. illustration c. map d. graph
9. What do we want to show when we use graphs?
a. record precise data b. compare and contrast qualities
c. show more detailed information d. get a better idea on trends and patterns
10.Which is not an example of a graph?
a. bar b. line c. cycle d. pie
11.Which textual aid is a visual representation of selected characteristics of a place, usually drawn on a flat surface?
a. compass b. map c. globe d. direction
12.What type of map shows water and land formations in a specific area?
a. demographical map b. political map c. geographical map d. physical map
13.Which type of map shows the cities, towns, provinces and bodies of water?
a. political map b. geographical map c. physical map d. demographical map
14.Which is NOT the function of a map as a textual aid?
a. Maps can give a clearer picture of where the boundaries of each town, city, province and country lies.
b. Maps can provide an image of the place being discussed.
c. Maps can show landmarks that may be in a place.
d. Maps show specific directions to a destination.
15.Which of the following is a function of textual aids?
a. Textual aids provide clarity to the textual element of the material.
b. Writers use them to distract the readers from the textual element.
c. These are tools that activate prior knowledge on the topic of the article.
d. Textual aids are used to make the paper lighter by breaking the texts.
16. This pertains to the process by which a writer reveals the personality of a character.
a. characterization b. exposition c. narration d. description
17. An element of a story that generally refers to the time and place of the story.
a. character b. plot c. conflict d. setting
18. An element of the story used to describe the main events of the story.
a. character b. plot c. conflict d. setting
19. This is the technical term for someone who writes a story for a film.
a. author b. scriptwriter c. screenplay writer d. television writer
20. This film genre induces strong feelings of excitement, tension, suspense and other similar emotions.
a. comedy b. thriller c. romance d. drama
For numbers no. 21-25, choose the most likely author’s purpose from the given film plot descriptions.

A. even people that we call heroes have flaws

B. individuals have certain ways to cope with changes
C. the key to receiving enlightenment is to step aside from the ego
D. it is our duty to protect and save Mother Earth
E. stand up for your conviction

_____21. Sonita, a determined Afghan teenager who overcomes living as a refugee in Iran (where female singers are banned from
singing solo) and her family’s plan to sell her into marriage to follow her dreams of becoming a rapper. (Sonita)
_____22. This documentary infuses empathy and ardor to our world’s oceans and their vibrant ecosystems, as well as those working
hard to save what’s left of it. (Chasing Coral)
_____23. Goyo, one of the youngest generals during the Philippine-American war, led key battles but made key tactical mistakes.
(Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral)
_____24. During World War II, an escaped prisoner-of-war man makes his way to Tibet, where he meets Dalai Lama, whose
friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life. (Seven Years in Tibet)
_____25. Riley’s mother praises her “brave and happy girl” for keeping a smile on her face through the family’s difficult transition.
As the months go on, Riley struggles with the adjustment and her parents told her it’s normal to be sad. (Inside Out)

Test II – Identification
Direction: Identify the right term based on the definition on each item. Write your answer on the space provided.
_________________________26. It is generally meant to make people laugh.
_________________________27. It aims to evoke viewers’ nightmares, fears, and terrors of the unknown.
_________________________28. This has tremendous impact, continuous high energy, lots of physical stunts and activity.
_________________________29. Uses visionary, fictional science-based depictions through fanciful imaginative settings. Some of its
subgenres are space travel, time travel, robot and monster films, and alien invasion.
_________________________30. The plot revolves around the love of its main characters such as courtship, forbidden love, or love
triangles.
_________________________31. Induces strong feelings of excitement, tension, suspense and other similar emotions.
_________________________32. This is a serious presentation or stories with settings or real-life situations that portray realistic
characters in conflict with either themselves, others, or forces of nature.
_________________________33. A film genre that most likely overlaps with sci-fi and other genres, but it bases its content on some
degree of scientific truth, fairy-tale experiences and mystical beings.
_________________________34. The term categorizing a film based on some stylistic criteria.
____________________________35. Stories that come from the author’s imagination.

Test III – Matching Type

Match the letter of your choice in Column B with its appropriate description in Column A by placing the letter on the blank
provided before the number.

Column A Column B
______36. This is a criterion that checks whether a source is up to date. A. Relevance
______37. This is a criterion that checks whether the sources of information are reliable. B. Currency
______38. This is a criterion that checks whether the source of information is too opinionated. C. Purpose
______39. This is a criterion that checks for functional or broken links. D. Accuracy
______40. This is a criterion that checks whether a source of information is selling or informing. E. Authority

Test IV – Essay

1. If you will be given a chance to be the main character on a movie, what kind of genre would you choose and what lesson can we
get from your story? Why do we need to watch your movie and how can you promote it to others? 10 points

Organization of idea – 5 pts Relevance to the question – 5 points

 ENGLISH 10 – 1ST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION
Answer Key

Test I – Multiple Choice Test II – Identification Test III – Matching Type Test IV – Essay
1. B 31. Comedy 26. A 41-50 – answer may
2. B 32. Horror 27. A vary
3. B 33. Action 28. A
4. B 34. Science-Fiction 29. A
5. B 35. Romance 30. A
6. B 36. Thriller
7. B 37. Drama
8. B 38. Fantasy
9. B 39. Genre
10. B 40. Fiction
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. B
15. B
16. B
17. B
18. B
19. B
20. B
21. B
22. B
23. B
24. B
25. B

ENGLISH 10 – 1ST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

Table of Specification
Number of Total
Content Learning Competencies Easy Average Difficult
days number of
 R U Ap An E C items
discussion
Item Placement
Use various textual aids
Determining the 1,2,5,6
in understanding a text
Effect of Textual Aids ,7,8,9,
and determine the
on the 4 10,11, 3-4 15
effect of these textual 12,13,
Understanding of a
aids in understanding a 14,15
Text
text.
Recall the descriptions
of specific elements of
a story, evaluate the
significance of story
Identifying the
elements in story 4 21-25 41-50 15
Writer’s Purpose
development, and
figure out the writer’s
purpose or subtext
from a material viewed.
Compare and contrast
information from two
or more resources and
think about how the
Movies VS Texts 4 16-20 5
information from each
source contributes to
their understanding of
the topic
Evaluate the reliability
and effectiveness of
sources by comparing it
Evaluating with other sources, and
Information Sources select a type of source 4 36-40 5
(Print Vs. Web) needed for a specific
content based on
accessibility and
effectiveness.
Determine the
elements that add
value to a text,
Making Judgments compare arguments in
about a Range of persuasive essays, and 4 26-35 10
Texts evaluate and make
judgments about a
range of texts using a
set of criteria.

Total 20 18 10 0 12 0 10 50