Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII ( Eastern Visayas)
DIVISION OF LEYTE
MAHAPLAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-
UPPER
Upper, Mahaplag, Leyte
SECOND QUARTER EXAM in ENGLISH 10

Name: ______________________________ Year & Section: _________________________Score: ____________

Teacher: Eder M. Ompoy
Test I: Directions: Write the letter of the APA in-text citation that handled correctly.
1. a. As noted by Winthrop and Hutchinson (2010), most countries
experience flu outbreaks cyclically (p.286).
b. As noted by Winthrop and Hutchinson (2010), most countries experience
flu outbreaks cyclically (286).
2. a. Kaiser emphasizes the importance of sleeping a minimum of eight hours a
night. (2012, p. 34)
b. Kaiser emphasized the importance of sleeping a minimum of eight hours a
night. (2012, p. 34).
3. a. Without the cure, the disease will continue to claim the lives of many
unsuspecting victims (Zorn and Gibbs, 2004, p. 14).
b. Without the cure, the disease will continue to claim the lives of many
unsuspecting victims (Zorn & Gibbs, 2004, p. 14).
4. a. “Without their funding, the shelter will close” (Rodriguez, 2008, p. 15).
b. “Without their funding, the shelter will close.” (Rodriguez, 2008, p. 15).
5. a. “Graduates are unaware of the monumental challenges they will face,”
comments Davis (2006) (p. 282).
b. “Graduates are unaware of the monumental challenges they will face,”
comments Davis (2006, p. 282).

Test II. Read the questions properly and write the letter of the correct answer.
6. Tyler overslept and missed his bus. He looked at his alarm clock and it read
8:45 A.M. He was more than 30 minutes late for school. He casually walked
to the kitchen and poured himself some cereal. What can be inferred about
Tyler?
a. He is nervous about being tardy.
b. He is in a huge rush to make it to school.
c. He could care less that he's late.
d. He is hungry.

7. Amanda needed to finish her science project by the 5th of March. She had
everything she needed except her typed report. She knew that her typed report
was worth 50% of her grade. She was going to fail. What explicit information
can you pull from this story?
a. Amanda is lazy.
b. Amanda ran out of time.
c. Amanda already has a high enough grade in science.
d. Amanda didn't do the typed report.
8. Since it was getting late, the band decided to go home and get some rest. The lead
singer decided he wanted to stay a little longer and practice some of the new songs.
What can be a piece of implicit information in this story?
a. The band needed rest.
b. The lead singer has great dedication.
c. It was getting late.
d. The band has some new songs.
9. In culinary arts, what does chicken mean??
a. meat
b. a bird
c. a group of birds
d. a plural form for a kind of bird
10. Why do different fields use technical definitions?
a. to overcoat terms
b. to make a document more formal
c. to provide comprehensive definitions of terms
d. to thicken the document
11. What definition refers to a definition of term that explains the process or
procedure by which it is going to be measured or how it is used in your paper?
a. technical definition
b. existential definition
c. operational definition
d. genus definition
12. When should a definition be used in technical writing?
a. to give all possible meanings for various technical terms
b. to explain the meaning of a word as it relates to the subject being
discussed
c. to provide examples of how a term is used in the workplace
d. to answer any questions the reader might have about a subject
13. Why is it important to engage in expository writing?
a. share expertise with others and develop self-confidence and self-
esteem.
b. develop an understanding of a topic of study.
c. enhance vocabulary, visual literacy, and the use of technology.
d. all of the above
14. Which of the following is not a purpose of expository writing?
a. tell a story
b. explain
c. describe
d. instruct
15. All of the following are useful skills for writing an expository piece, EXCEPT:
a. The writer provides supporting details.
b. The writer includes engaging dialogue between characters.
c. The writer organizes the body of the text.
d. The writer crafts clear main ideas.
 Test III. Direction: Write the letter of the best answer on your answer .
1. What is the central argument of the text?
a. assertion b. claim c. fact d. opinion
2. Which stylistic approach or technique involves a strong declaration regarding a
belief or fact?
a. assertion b. claim c. expression d. opinion
3. What is the purpose of assertion?
a. present a fact c. gather data
b. express ideas directly d. refute a proposition
4. What type of claim asserts an empirical truth?
a. fact b. policy c. value d. all of the above
5. The key words “should” and “ought” can be found in what type of claim?
a. fact b. policy c. value d. all of the above
6. Which is NOT a characteristic of a good claim?
a. debatable b. broad c. focused d. logical
7. Claim of value usually uses the following words that manifest judgement rather
than fact EXCEPT
a. better b. good c. must d. well
8. It is important to remember that a claim should be arguable. What is the
opposite of the word “arguable”?
a. certain b. rational c. reasonable d. defendable
9. What does an explicit claim mean?
a. It is indirectly expressed in the text. c. It clearly spells out something.
b. It requires the use of context clues. d. It is implied.
10. What does an implicit claim mean?
a. It is hinted by words used in the text. c. It is not implied.
b. It is directly expressed. d. It is a certain argument.

For items 11-15, tell whether each statement is a claim of fact, claim of value, or claim
of policy.
11. Social Media have been utilized by many as main platforms of
spreading fake news.
12. The Department of Education should provide convenient learning
spaces to all school children.
13. Resiliency is an essential quality someone must possess to
survive during challenging times.
14. Same sex marriage is not acceptable in almost all religion.
15. Far flung areas in the country should be provided with strong
internet connection.

Test IV.

1. is an opinion or judgment that disregards the facts.

a. Prejudice b. Bias
b. Positive d. statement

2. Prejudice and bias often called .

a. isolation c. depression
 b. discrimination d. imbalance

3. A notion that technology will solve persistent social problems is an example of

.
a. cosmetic bias c. stereotyping
b. unreality d. invisibility

4. The chief god of love in Roman mythology is .

a. Laura c. Jove
b. Venus d. Zephyr

5. The well-known author who wrote the Sonnet XVIII is .

a. William Shakespeare c. Morris Bishop
b. Abraham Lincoln d. none of the above

6. A technique refers to the typical structures used by writers in their works to

convey his or her messages in a simple manner to the readers. _ .
a. literary Device c. rhyme
b. rhyme Scheme d. analogy

7. The official style of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is

commonly used to cite sources in psychology, education, and the social sciences is
called .
a. APA Style c. APA Format
b. APA Citation d. none of the above
8. “Allen, T. (1974). Vanishing Wildlife of North America. Washington, D.C.: National
Geographic Society.” Which standard formats for basic bibliographic information is the
given example?

a. Magazine and Newspaper articles c. Books

b. Website or webpage d. Encyclopedia and Dictionary

9. Which of the following is a style in writing bibliography in the Modern Language

Association (MLA) style?
a. “Blueprint Lays Out Clear
Path for Climate Action.”
Environmental Defense Fund,
May 2007. Web. 24 May 2009.
c. Bergman, P. G. (1993). Relativity.
In the new Encyclopedia Britanica
(Vol. 26, pp. 501-508). Chicago 8
: Encyclopedia Britanica.

b. GVU’s 8th WWW user survey. d. None of the Above

(n.d.).RetrievedAugust8,2000,from
http://www.cc.gatech.edu,gvu/
usersurveys/survey1997-10/

10. It is a speech that a person delivers without predetermination or preparation is

called .
a. extemporaneous c. impromptu
b. interview d. recitation

11. It is use when structuring a speech. PREP means .

 a. PREP (Point,Reason, Explain, Point) c.PREP(Point,Reason,Example, Point)
b. PREP (Prepare, React, Example, Point) d.PREP(Point,Reason,Explain, Pause)

12. STAR is a good communication strategy during an interview. T stands for

.
a. timeliness c. task
b. time Bound d. target

13. Which of the following is the most fundamental and oldest form of bias in
instructional materials?
a. stereotyping c. unreality
b. cosmetic bias d. invisibility

14. is an unfair personal opinion that influences your judgment.

a.Bias c. Statement
b. Aggression d. Prejudice

15. “I never could make a good impromptu speech without several hours to prepare it.”
A quote by the famous author and public speaker.

a. William Shakespeare c. Mark Twain

b. John F. Kennedy d. Abraham Lincoln