Department of Education

Division of Zamboanga del Norte

BALIGUIAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH 10
3RD QUARTERLY EXAM

Name: __________________________ Section: _____________________ Score:__________

Parent’s Signature: _______________

Read each item carefully and circle the letter only of your best answer.

1. Which among the following statements is TRUE about a story?

A. A story may be based on real-life events. C. A story may be read or watched.
B. A story may be a make-belief. D. All the statements are true.
2. Which among the following is NOT a basic element of a story?
A. Character C. Setting
B. Plot D. Audience
3. Which of the following parts is NOT an element of PLOT?
A. Denouement C. Introduction
B. Climax D. Temptation
4. The evil stepmother had to pay the price for her cruelty. What kind of CHARACTER is
reflected in the statement?
A. Protagonist C. Helper
B. Hero D. Antagonist
5. “ A thousand years ago…” What type of SETTING is shown in the line?
A. Social condition C. Weather condition
B. Place D. Time

Read each sentence carefully and identify what type of literary device is being used.

6. That man is as strong as an ox.

A. Alliteration B. Metaphor C. Diction D. Simile
7. What is the government doing? Why can’t they control this pandemic? This is outrageous!
A. Symbolism B. Allegory C. Flashback D. Tone
8. Which of the following statements refers to the CONFLICT element?
A. This element refers to the people or animals involved in the story.
B. This element refers to the sequence of events or happenings in the story.
C. This element refers to the place and time where and when the story happened.
D. This element refers to the problems or complications in the story.
9. Which among the following shows a time and place setting?
A. During one cold morning….
B. Once there was a very rich kingdom in the North….
C. The warm air blew that night….
D. Three thousand years ago, in an abandoned castle….
10. Which statement is true about the theme of a story?
A. A theme is always stated by the writer or author.
B. A theme is always stated at the beginning of the story.
C. A theme is an author’s message expressed in one word.
D. A theme is an author’s message expressed in one statement.

Performance Task

Give the meaning of the literary devices used in the following sentences and write it on
the space provided for. ( 2 pts. each )

1. Her fiancé is her real-life Romeo. Romeo, in this sentence, is an allusion that means

__________________________.

2. All my siblings are at least 5 feet tall; I’m the only one who is vertically challenged.

Vertically challenged is a euphemism for _________________________.

 3. The company let their employee go because of unprofessionalism. Let go in this

sentence means _________________________.

4. If black symbolizes death or evil, white symbolizes _________________________.

5. Edgar Allan Poe’s “ The Raven “ is a symbolism for _________________________.

21. The first paragraph of the essay must outline the topic, give background information of
the argument, outline of evidence, and state the thesis.
a. Thesis statement c. Conclusion
b. Body paragraph d. Introductory paragraph
22. This part of your first paragraph. It is concise, one – sentence summary of your main point
and claim.
a. Introductory paragraph c. Body paragraph
b. Thesis statement d. Conclusion
23. This part consists of three (3) or more paragraphs that explain the reasons why you
support your thesis.
a. Thesis statement c. Body paragraph
b. Introductory paragraph d. conclusion
24. This one paragraph restates your thesis and summarize all the arguments made in your
body paragraphs.
a. Conclusion c. Thesis statement
b. Body paragraphs d. Introductory paragraph
25. This is also called Aristotelian. This is the most popular strategy for making an argument
because this is the simplified line of thinking.
a. Rogerian b. Classical c. Toulmin d. None of the above
26. It answers the question with a “yes” or “no” then supports the fact.
a. Conclusion b. Argumentative essay c. Thesis d. Fact
27. This is also called the “ common ground” argument. The writer acknowledges the
opposing side of the argument with the assumption you and the readers share common
ideas, beliefs, and argument.
a. Classical b. Toulmin c. Rogerian d. None of the above
28. It scrutinizes both political and social conditions of the literary work.
a. Structuralist b. Moralist c. Marxist d. Feminist
29. It gives more value to study the literary pieces ethical concerns.
a. Feminist b. Structuralist c. Marxist d. Moralist
30. The form of the work is primarily being studied to understand the selection better.
a. Structuralist b. Feminist c. Marxist d. Moralist
31. It is a word used to stand for (or take place of) a noun.

A. pronoun C. agreement

B. antecedent D. subject

32. When the object of the preposition is uncountable, use a referent pronoun.

A. singular C. subject

B. plural D. object

33. The Philippines is proud of __________ natural resources.

A. it C. their

B. its D. they

34. It is a word for which the pronoun stands.

A. pronoun C. agreement

B. antecedent D. subject
35. Marielle is saving __________ chocolates for a power outage.

A. his C. their

B. her D. its

36. Which of the following is not considered a type of writing based on the author's purpose?

A. Narrative Writing

B. Descriptive Writing

C. Leisure Writing

D. Persuasive Writing

37. This refers to the part of critique where one writes his/her general impression of the story.

A. Introduction

B. Body

C. Developing Paragraph

D. Conclusion

38. Which of the following is the best definition of critique?

A. It is reading and understanding the text.

B. It is an in-depth evaluation of the story to give the reading public insight into the story.

C. It is getting the story elements, which includes setting, plot, characters, etc.

D. Critiquing a short story, usually takes the form of an essay writing in a negative

perspective.

39. To write a critique of the story, one must do the following, except;

A. review

C. describe

B. analyze

D. interpret

40. What type of reading is needed in writing critique?

A. Guided Reading

C. Skimming

B. Scanning

D. Close Reading