Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL
Dumaguete City

Periodic Test
English 10 Quarter 2

Name: __________________ Score: _______________________

Year & Section: ________________ Date: ________________________

Test I:
Directions: Read and analyze the given sentences carefully. Write the letter
of your correct answer on a ½ lengthwise.

1. It is a piece that identifies what someone wants to work and achieve.

A. Advocacy B. Bandwagon C. Campaign D. Research
2. It is a careful consideration of study regarding a particular concern or
problem using scientific methods.
A. Advocacy B. Bandwagon C. Campaign D. Research
3. It is an action to create change.
A. Advocacy B. Bandwagon C. Campaign D. Research
4. What do you call the underlined word in, “We ought to preserve life.”?
A. Association B. Expert C. Modal verb D. Repetition
5. What language device is used in, “Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!”?
A. Association B. Expert C. Modal verb D. Repetition
6. What language device is used when a “pathologist” is mentioned?
A. Association B. Expert C. Modal verb D. Repetition
7.What type of speech or text is used in the language for research,
campaign and advocacy?
A. Association C. Involve the reader
B. Persuasive D. Research
8. Where do we use the technical term hypothesis?
A. Association C. Involve the reader
B. Persuasive D. Research
9. What language feature creates connection between the author and the
reader?
A. Association C. Involve the reader
B. Persuasive D. Research
10. Filipino lives matter is an example of…
A. Advocacy B. Bandwagon C. Campaign D. Research

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(For items 11 to 20) DIRECTIONS: Identify whether each statement is True (T)
or False (F). If true, write T, otherwise, replace the underlined idea with the
correct one by choosing from the given pool of answers and writing it in your
answer sheets.

Conclusions Facts Opinions Qualitative Quantitative

_____11. You should be mindful of the use of “I” in your writing because it can make
your argument sound more biased than it needs to.
______12. Opinions are statements that can be proven using objective data.
______13. Facts are personal views, or judgments, which cannot be proven.
______14. In writing, you want to strike a balance between credible facts and
authoritative opinions.
______15. Qualitative visuals present data graphically.
______16. Adding visual elements to a persuasive argument can often strengthen its
persuasive effect.
______17. The purpose of using quantitative visuals is to make logical appeals to
the audience.
______18. Acknowledging points of view different from your own also has the effect
of fostering more credibility between you and the audience.
_____ 19. Quantitative visuals present images that appeal to the audience’s
emotions.
_____ 20. The introduction summarizes the main argument and reinforces your the-
sis.
___ _ 21. Multimodal texts improve comprehension, help one to learn information,
communicate effectively and increase motivation.
_____22. The most crucial step in writing a research paper is what topic to select.

(For items 23-30) Read the following statements/questions below and choose
the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. Write the answer in your
answer sheet.

23. A statement used to make a declaration or to express strong belief on a certain

topic is called ______________.
A. Affirmation B. Assertion C. Fact D. Opinion
24. When is the best time to formulate literary assertion?
A. After playing online games C. After reading the story
B. Before watching a play D. Before writing the poem

25. The following are types of assertion, EXCEPT _______________.

A. Basic Assertion C. Core Assertion
B. Emphatic Assertion D. I-Language Assertion
26. This pertains to a view, a judgment, or an appraisal about a particular
matter.
A. Affirmation B. Assertion C. Fact D. Opinion

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This is for question numbers 27 and 28.

27-28. Why do we need to formulate assertions? (Choose two answers)

A. To convince the reader to accept the writer’s interpretation
B. To let the reader understand the background of the paper
C. To let the writer directly convey his idea or feeling
D. To present the conclusion of the academic research
29. What makes a strong literary assertion?
A. Every assertion must contain hypothesis proposed by the author.
B. Every assertion must be followed by facts and evidence.
C. Every assertion must include observation made by the novelist.
D. Every assertion must include the summary of articles.
30. The following are parts of I-Language Assertion, EXCEPT _______________.
A It contains information on its effect or feeling of the writer.
B. It contains information on the recommendation of the writer.
C. It contains information from other credible sources.
D. It contains specific information from the literary work.
31. Capital punishment is unjust.
A. Claim B. Fact C. Policy D. Value
32. The Philippines is an archipelago.
A. Claim B. Fact C. Policy D. Value
33. Cell phone pull students away from learning.
A. Claim B. Fact C. Policy D. Value
34. The Boy Scouts should discourage appointing gay scout leaders.
A. Claim C. Fact C. Policy D. Value
35. Science fiction novels are more interesting to read than romance novels.
A. Claim B. Fact C. Policy D. Value
36. Social distancing is important during the coronavirus pandemic.
A. Claim B. Fact C. Policy D. Value
37. Honesty is the best policy.
A. Claim B. Fact C. Policy D. Value
38. Which of the following statements BEST describes expository writing?
A. Expository writing is a form of writing that exposes readers to
several types of literary genres.
B. Expository writing seeks to explain or inform readers about a
subject.
C Expository writing is a form of writing that exposes readers to the
life of an author.
D. Expository writing is constructed to communicate a story complete with
characters, setting and plot.
39. This part of the exposition or expository writing states the problem or
simply the topic
A. Body/Argument B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Thesis Statement
40. In this part, the writer sometimes repeats the introduction, makes a wrap or
suggests a solution
A. Body/Argument B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Thesis Statement

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41. This part contains the elaboration of the topic presented and the evidence or
reasons of them.
A. Body/Argument B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Thesis Statement
42. Below is an example of a short exposition or simply a discussion on the benefits
of exercising. What part do you think is the underlined group of sentences?

Benefits from Exercising

Exercise brings about many benefits. First, it strengthens the heart. When you
exercise, your heart beats faster. So, there is more blood flowing in your body and
your heart becomes stronger. Second, when you exercise, you forget about the sad
things which are bothering you. You also relieve pressure and feel relaxed after
working out. Moreover, if you exercise constantly, you become healthier and do
not get sick easily. As you can see, exercise really does you good in many ways. If
you are not in the habit of exercising, do it now. Then you can enjoy the benefits
from exercising.
A. Body/Argument B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Thesis Statement
43. This form of exposition breaks down a broad topic into categories or
groupings.
A. Classification C. Comparative/Contrast
B. Descriptive/Definition D. Process
44. An example of this exposition form is, explaining the difference between
owning and renting a home and the benefits and drawbacks of each.
A. Classification C. Comparative/Contrast
B. Descriptive/Definition D. Process

II. WRITING
Compose a two-paragraph descriptive essay on how to live a happy life and
you will be graded based on this rubric. (4pts)

Category 4 3 2 1
Word Choice Writer uses Writer uses vivid Writer uses Writer uses a
vivid words words and phrases words that limited
and that linger or draw communicate vocabulary
phrases pictures in the clearly, but that does not
that linger reader’s mind, but the writing communicate
or draw occasionally words lacks variety, strongly or
pictures in are used punch, or capture the
the reader’s inaccurately or seem flair. reader’s
mind, and overdone. interest.
the choice Jargon or
and the cliches may
placement be present
of the and detract
words from the
seems

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 accurate, meaning.
and natural,
and not
forced.
Focus on There is Main idea is clear, Main idea is The main
Topic one clear but the supporting somewhat idea is not
and well- information is clear but clear. There
focused general. there is a is a
topic. Main need for seemingly
idea stands more random
out and is supporting collection of
supported information. information.
by detailed
information.
Sequencing Details are Details are placed in Some details Many details
(Organization) placed in a a logical order, but are not in a are not in a
logical the way they are logical or logical or
order and presented/introduced expected expected
the way sometimes makes order, and order. There
they are the writing less this distracts is a little
presented interesting. the reader. sense that
effectively the writing is
keeps the organized.
interest of
the reader.
Conclusion The The conclusion is The There is no
(Organization) conclusion recognizable and conclusion is clear
is strong ties up all the loose recognizable conclusion,
and leaves ends. but does not the paper
the reader tie up several just ends.
with a loose ends.
feeling that
they
understand
what the
writer is
“getting at.”
Adding The writer The writer seems to The writer The writer
Personality seems to be drawing on relates some has not tried
be writing knowledge or of his to transform
from experience, but there knowledge or the
knowledge is some lack of experience, information
or ownership of the but it adds in a personal
experience. topic. nothing to way. The
The author the ideas and
has taken discussion of the way they
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 and made expressed
them “his seem to
own.” belong to
someone
else.
Grammar & Writer Writer makes 1-2 Writer makes Writer makes
Spelling makes no errors in grammar or 3-4 errors in more than 4
error in spelling that distract grammar or errors in
grammar or the reader from the spelling that grammar or
spelling content. distract the spelling that
that distract reader from distract the
the reader the content. reader from
from the the content.
content.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. C 42. B
2. D 43. A
3. A 44. C
4. C II. WRITING ( Answers vary)
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. A
11. T
12. Facts
13. Opinions
14. T
15. Quantitative
16. T
17. T
18. T
19. Qualitative
20. Conclusion
21. T
22. T
23. B
24. C
25. C
26. D
27. A
28. C
29. B
30. C
31. D
32. B
33. B
34. C
35. D
36. B
37. D
38. B
39. C
40. B
41. A

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