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3RD Quarter EXAM IN English 10

English Major (Philippine Normal University)

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI
DIVISION OF CADIZ CITY
Cadiz District IX
ANDRES BONIFACIO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
3RD QUARTER EXAMINATION in ENGLISH 10
SY 2022-2023

I. Instructions: Read and understand the selection below and write the correct answer.
Save Our Mother Earth

Our Earth is the most beautiful planet in our solar system. As far as we know, Earth is the only
planet that has life.

Before 500 A.D., man had a good relationship with Mother Earth. But since humans developed
cities and industries, the modern lifestyle has changed. Man has been using and misusing natural
resources up to the limit. Now we are tearing up remote corners of the planet looking for crude oil
and coal, and our forests and wild animals are disappearing. Our environment is totally polluted: we
drink polluted water, inhale air full of dust, and eat food with traces of pesticides and other toxic
chemicals. Hence, we are suffering from diseases. As a result of human activities, the ozone layer
has a hole, the sea is rising, and the ice caps of Antarctica and Greenland are melting. Now global
warming is warning us that climate change is coming. Mother Earth is in danger; life on Earth is in
danger. Let us come together to save our life-giving and life-saving Mother Earth.

1. As a result of human activities, the ozone layer …

A. Has a hole B. Is melting
C. Is deepening D. None from the given choices
2. Due to the mistreating of Mother Earth, what continent is now melting?
A. Greenland B. Antarctica
B. C. Iceland D. Arctic
3. Based on the selection, man is doing everything he can just to get what type of minerals?
A. Crude oil and coal B. Diamonds and other rare gems
B. Gold D. Phosphorus
4. Earth is described as …
A. The second most beautiful planet
B. The least beautiful planet
C. The dirtiest planet
D. The most beautiful planet
5. What is the best way to save mother earth?
A. Plant trees
B. Deforestation
C. Clean sewer lines
D. Cut trees for shelter

II. Identify what is being asked.

6. It is the first paragraph in an argumentative essay which introduces the problem and give the
background information necessary for the argument and the thesis statement or the main
claim.
A. Body B. Introduction C. Conclusion D. Thesis Statement
7. It is a part of an argumentative essay that normally contains 3 or more paragraphs.
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Thesis Statement D. Introduction

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI
DIVISION OF CADIZ CITY
Cadiz District IX
ANDRES BONIFACIO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
3RD QUARTER EXAMINATION in ENGLISH 10
SY 2022-2023
8. It is the last part of an argumentative essay. It appeals to be the reader’s emotions.
A. Body B. Introduction C. Conclusion D. Thesis Statement
9. It is a short, one-sentence summary of your stand or claim. Primarily, it is part of your
introduction.
A. Thesis Statement B. Body C. Introduction D. Conclusion
10. A type of essay that attempts to change the reader’s mind by convincing the reader to agree
with the writer’s stand or point of view.
A. Persuasive Essay B. Argumentative Essay C. Informative Essay D. Critique
11. A type of writing that explains a certain problem or topic.
A. Persuasive Essay B. Argumentative Essay C. Informative Essay D. Critique
12. This a type of essay where you try to convince the reader to adopt your position on an issue
or point of view.
A. Persuasive Essay B. Argumentative Essay C. Informative Essay D. Critique
13. Which of the following is NOT a tip for writing an argumentative essay?
A. Prepare a list of the pros and cons in your plan before you start
B. Argue directly with your reader
C. Select the best approach you find most appropriate for your argument.
D. Use good transition words when moving between arguments and most importantly when
moving pros and cons and vice versa.
14. Which of the following could be an excellent topic for an informative writing?
a. Cellphone should be banned in schools
b. Same sex marriage legalization
c. The roles of parents in school
d. Love or money
15. The following are things to consider in writing an informative essay, except one:
a. The author should be as factual as possible.
b. The author should prove his/her opinion on a certain topic.
c. The writer should be objective and neutral throughout the essay.
d. The writer should refrain from pointing out his/her personal ideas.
16. This a type of writing that the author uses emotional appeal to change the reader’s point of
view while proving relevant explanations.
a. Informative b. persuasive c. argumentative d. narrative
17. What is false about the use of transition words or signals?
a. It indicates sequence and logically divide an idea.
b. It indicates disorganization of ideas.
c. It indicates conclusion.
d. It provides emphasis.
18. According to Thomas J. Watson, “Don’t make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make
friends who will force you to lever yourself up.” This is an example of _______.
a. Quotes b. statistics c. research findings d. fact
19. It is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work or
concept.
A. Essay B. Critique C. Concept paper D. Review
20. Which of the following is NOT an example of a creative work?

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Department of Education
REGION VI
DIVISION OF CADIZ CITY
Cadiz District IX
ANDRES BONIFACIO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
3RD QUARTER EXAMINATION in ENGLISH 10
SY 2022-2023
A. News report B. Novels C. Poetry D. Film
21. It is the most important element in writing a critique.
A. Opinion B. Main points C. Workable Thesis Statement D. Subject
22. Which of the following is an example of graphic designs?
A. Academic books B. Performance art C. Posters D. Articles
23. A literary approach that focuses on how literature presents women as subjects of economic
oppression.
A. Feminism B. Formalism C. Readers Response D. Marxism
24. It is a literary approach concerned with the difference between economic classes and
implications of a capitalist system-working class and elite.
A. Feminism B. Formalism C. Readers Response D. Marxism

25. It is a literary approach concerned with the reviewer’s reaction as an audience of a work.
A. Marxism Approach B. Feminist Approach
C. Formalism D. Reader Response
26. It is a negative mental attitude in which an undesirable outcome is anticipated from a given
situation.
A. Optimism B. Pessimism C. Sanguinity D. Bullishness
27. Reaction paper, review and critique usually range in length from how many words?
A. 230-740 B. 200-750 C. 250-750 D. 300-725
28. Which of the following is an example of a Scholarly works?
A. Billboards B. Commercials C. Fashion Designs D. Academic writing
For items 24- 30, read the following sentences and analyze what writing techniques are being
presented.
29. Government representative use gambits especially when negotiating.
A. Informative B. Persuasive C. Argumentative
30. The writer presented facts and date to support his claims that abortion should not be legalized
in the country.
A. Informative B. Persuasive C. Argumentative
31. A politician delivered a public speech to convince the spectators to share his ideas and
beliefs.
A. Argumentative B. Informative C. Persuasive
32. A student defined the terminologies used in her research both denotative and operationally to
aid the readers in understanding how the words are used in the context of her research.
A. Persuasive B. Informative C. Argumentative
33. English teachers usually define the difficult words to improve their student’s vocabulary and
aid them’ also in teaching especially in literature lessons.
A. Informative B. Argumentative C. Persuasive
34. The lawyer writes an essay about how he was able to win the case.
A. Argumentative B. Informative C. Persuasive
35. The SSG leaders convince the Junior high school students about why cellphone must be
banned in the school campus.
A. Persuasive B. Informative C. Argumentative
36. “More than 80% of dentists recommend colgate”, this statement is an example of

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ANDRES BONIFACIO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
3RD QUARTER EXAMINATION in ENGLISH 10
SY 2022-2023
a. Quotes b. statistics c. facts d. both a and b
37. Which of the following is true about formalism?
a. It is concerned with the historical events outside of the story, cultural, and religious
beliefs.
b. It uses quick reading to get the main idea of the text and compare it with other related
works.
c. It analyzes the work as a whole, the form of each individual part of the text from the
individual scenes in chapter, elements and literary devices.
d. It looks beyond the literature at the broader historical, cultural, economic, and
sociological events occurring during the time the piece was written.
38. How to analyze a text using a formalist approach?
a. Examine a text including the biographical information about the author and the effect on
the reader.
b. Analyze how the elements work together to give meaning to the text.
c. Scrutinize the point of view, structure, social and political ideas.
d. Determine the economic status of the characters.
39. Which of the following refers to the evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of
literary works?
a. Literary criticism
b. Literary approach
c. Literary device
d. Literary genre
40. Which of the following supports the idea of structuralist/formalist?
a. It studies the text, without considering any external influence.
b. It fosters a better relationship, without the real use of people.
c. It serves as reminders, without empathizing with the various challenges in life.
d. If focuses on cultural beliefs, without showcasing the importance of cultural diversity,

41. The purpose of is to evaluate the usefulness or impact of a work in a particular

genre.
a. A critique b. a literary report c. an assessment d. a test
42. Which among the following sentences is considered to be true?
a. The thesis includes the subject and opinion of the paper followed by the main ponts.
b. The thesis includes an introductory paragraph, subject, and opinion.
c. The thesis includes the subject, opinion, and introductory paragraph.
d. The thesis includes introduction, body, and conclusion
43. It tells what problem confronts the central character soon enough or if the readers are left
wondering what the story is all about.
a. Dialogue b. opening c. conflict d. problem description
44. One of its focuses is to check whether the events have taken place in the given time span?
a. Ending b. structure c. plot d. setting
45. It presents the authenticity and orinality of the text.
a. Dialogue b. plot c. structure d. characterization
46. In analyzing the ________, you are trying to determine the genre of the selection.

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ANDRES BONIFACIO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
3RD QUARTER EXAMINATION in ENGLISH 10
SY 2022-2023
a. Content b. literary technique c. author’s intention d. literary devices
47. The body of _________, includes summary of the work and a comprehensive assessment.
a. A critique b. a literary report c. an assessment d. a test
48. What is the most important element in writing a critique which shows near the end of the
introductory paragraph?
a. Strong claim b. precise opinion c. workable thesis statement d. clear
subject

49. Who is the author of the “Story of Keesh”?

a. Jack London
b. William Shakespeare
c. Robert Frost
d. Anton Chekhov
50. The author of “A Day in the Country”?
a. Jack London
b. William Shakespeare
c. Robert Frost
d. Anton Chekhov

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JINX S. MONDEJAR MARILOU J. DUMAGO

JHS-Teacher I Head Teacher I

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