Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Quezon
WHITE CLIFF NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Narciso, Quezon
Name: _____________________________ Score: _________________

Grade & Section: ____________________ Teacher: Charmaine M. Go

English 10
Second Quarterly Examination
General Rule: No Erasures for all types of examination. Erasure means incorrect answer.
I. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on the space before the number.
_____ 1. This technique tries to link an object with something already liked or desired.
a. . Experts b. Association c. Modal verb d. Bandwagon
_____ 2. “World’s No. 1 leading brand of detergent soap”. What persuasion technique is used by the material?
a. Bandwagon b. Experts c. Adjectives d. Using Evidence
_____ 3. This technique is the use of question not intended to be answered but to give impact.
a. Association c. Rhetorical questions
b. Experts d. Using evidences
_____ 4. The following are elements of argumentative writing except _______________.
a. claim b. reason c. imagery d. evidences
_____ 5. It is the use of repeated words or phrases that would appeal to readers.
a. Emotive language b. Experts c. Association d. Repetition
_____ 6. What is the main purpose of an advocacy material?
a. to relay a message c. to describe what happen in the event
b. to influence decision making d. to express opinion on certain issue/topic
_____ 7. A nutritionist recommended a brand of multivitamins to boost immune system when Pandemic hits. What persuasion technique is used in
the material?
a. Emotive language b. Experts c. Association d. Repetition
_____ 8. It is the point of reference of the argumentative writer.
a. Proposition b. Issue c. Evidence d. Refutation
_____ 9. “We can be Heroes: Celebrate safely this holiday season, Whatever variant is in your area.” What persuasion technique is used in the
campaign material?
a. Modal verbs b. Emotive language c. Repetition d. Involving the reader
_____ 10. What is the purpose of transitional words and phrases in an argumentative writing?
a. to confuse the reader and make writing more challenging to understand
b. to connect ideas and improve the flow of the writing
c. to introduce new arguments and evidence without proper explanation
d. to use emotional language and manipulate the reader’s emotions
_____ 11. Which of the following is the main objective of an argumentative writing?
a. To convince b. To narrate c. To describe d. To compare
_____ 12. In writing an argumentative essay, in which part will you find the pros and cons of the topic?
a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion d. References
_____ 13. What is the primary purpose of an exposition?
a. To entertain the reader b. To persuade the reader c. To inform the reader d. To describe personal experience
_____ 14. It refers to a clear assertion of a person’s ideas, opinions, or propositions.
a. Claim b. Opinion c. Result d. Method
_____ 15. The following are key structural elements in an exposition except _____________________.
a. Effective conclusion b. Clear transitions c. Clear thesis statement d. A body that contains pure opinions
_____ 16. Which of the following topics can be used in writing argumentative writing?
a. The importance of education c. Three types of Circuses
b. The Lazy Student d. Should Death Penalty be imposed?
_____ 17. The following are basic components of an argument except ____________.
a. Claim b. Reasons c. Solution d. Evidence
_____ 18. Which of the following statements expresses strong obligation?
a. Every Filipino should conserve water, energy, and other natural resources.
b. Every Filipino could conserve water, energy, and other natural resources.
c. Every Filipino may conserve water, energy, and other natural resources.
d. Every Filipino must conserve water, energy, and other natural resources.
_____ 19. Which of the following is an essential consideration in producing effective multimodal texts that pertains to clear understanding of the
information at hand or the specific subject?
a. Semiotic knowledge b. Technological knowledge c. Textual knowledge d. Ability to combine various modes
_____ 20. This kind of claim presents an assertion as to whether something is good or bad, or one concept or idea is better than another.
a. Fact b. Value c. Policy d. Beauty
_____ 21. You want to show the similarities and differences of the two most prodigious prodigies in musical history, Mozart and Schubert. Which
pattern of idea development will you employ?
a. Cause & effect b. Comparison & contrast c. Description d. Sequence
_____ 22. “Lita decided to present her ideas about her favorite dessert by stating the preparation procedures step by step” What pattern of idea
development did Lita use?
a. Cause & effect b. Comparison & contrast c. Description d. Sequence
_____ 23. The use of phrases like for instance, to illustrate, and such as are used in the ___________________ pattern of idea development.
a. Description c. Problem and solution
b. Cause & effect d. Compare & contrast
_____ 24. The following are techniques that may help best to the speaker except____.
a. Knowing your purpose c. Familiarization with the topic
b. Knowing your audience d. Using technical and unfamiliar words
_____ 25. What is the purpose of a counterargument (cons) in an argumentative writing?
a. To confuse the reader with conflicting viewpoints
b. To strengthen the writer’s own argument by addressing opposing viewpoints
c. To show that the writer is unbiased and open to different perspectives
d. To distract the reader from the main argument
_____ 26. Student grades do not accurately measure achievement. Identify to which this statement belongs.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of value c. Claim of policy
_____ 27. Teachers are under-appreciated in our country. Identify to which this statement belongs.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of value c. Claim of policy
_____ 28. Bullying will never go away. Identify to which this statement belongs.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of value c. Claim of policy
_____ 29. We should embrace immigrants instead of building a wall. Identify to which this statement belongs.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of value c. Claim of policy
_____ 30. Fashion modeling is degrading to women. Identify to which this statement belongs.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of value c. Claim of policy
_____ 31. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong argumentative writing?
a. Clearly stated thesis statement c. Counterarguments and refutations
b. Logical reasoning and evidence d. Emotional appeals without factual support
_____ 32. Which of the following is an example of multimodal text?
a. Book b. Radio c. Disc jockey d. Comics
_____ 33. Which of the following best describes “Multimodal Text”?
a. It is a webpage design solely for interaction
b. It is a word attached to the verb to make the meaning complete
c. It is a complex sentence that appear usually in the formal written works
d. It is a combination of two or more communication modes to present information
_____ 34. This refers to the method of communication being employed
a. Mode b. Sense c. Genre d. System
_____ 35. Which of the following is the purpose of an Expository writing?
a. To tell a story b. To convince a reader c. To provide information d. To describe a scene
II. True or False: Read the statements carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not.
____________ 36. Exposition seeks to educate its target reader by presenting information which is based on reliable sources.
____________ 37. Expository writing makes use of emotion in presenting facts.
____________ 38. To present evidences in an argumentative writing one must use unverified sources of information.
____________ 39. An argumentative text aims to persuade readers to believe a certain claim or opinion.
____________ 40. Language plays an important role in achieving one’s purpose for writing.
III. A. Identification: identify if the statement is an OPINION or ASSERTION
_______________________ 41. Inventions are meant to be beneficial for human beings.
_______________________ 42. Your mother is the weirdest of all for dressing up like that.
_______________________ 43. One of the physiological effects of watching TV in excessive amounts is eyestrain.
_______________________ 44. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
_______________________ 45. I feel like we are going to fail in the evaluation.
III. B. Identify whether the given examples or situations used prepared or impromptu speech. Write Prepared or Impromptu on the space provided
for.
_______________________ 46. You were about to deliver your valedictory address
_______________________ 47. The actress answered to ambush interview about her rumored lover.
_______________________ 48. Your teacher called you to give your opinion on the spot about the topic discussed.
_______________________ 49. You are chosen to say a prayer before meal.
_______________________ 50. You are tasked to introduce the guest of speaker for the commencement exercise.

“Study hard because Life is HARDER.” ----Ma’am Chin-Chin

Prepared by:
CHARMAINE M. GO
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