Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
Schools Division of Marinduque
District of Gasan
PACIANO A. SENA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

Periodical Test in
ENGLISH 10
st
1 Quarter, SY 2023-2024

Name: _________________________ Score: ___________________

Grade & Section: ______________________ Date: ___________________

Directions: Read and analyze each item. Write only the letter of your answer on the space
provided before each number. ERASURE MEANS WRONG.

____1. In writing news article, what do you call to that opening paragraph that gives you the most
important information of the story?
A. lead B. ending C. byline D. headline
____2. Which one from the list below is a printed line/text that accompanies a news story or
determines the writer of the news story?
A. factual B. byline C. headline D. news report
____3. You have learned from the lesson several sources of information, now which among the
choices below provides you information about latest trends and current events?
A. News report B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. panel discussion
____4. If a writer intends to establish his/her credibility in writing, he must adhere to the following
principles EXCEPT one?
A. truth B. inaccuracy C. fairness D. accountability
____5. Which of these sentences is most likely to persuade you?
A. Come here, help me!
B. Never mind buddy I can do it!
C. Just wait for me, I’ll be back in few minutes.
D. I think we’re late, would you like me to help me you?
____6. Which graphic organizer is best to use to compare and contrast smart phone from a basic
phone?
A. Flow Chart B. Pie Graph C. Timeline D. Venn diagram
____7. Which is true about cause and effect diagram?
A. It is done using prescribed format.
B. It is a complex illustration.
C. It can be presented in different ways
D. It has limited information.
____8. Which of the following would tell that you fully understood a text?
A. You can memorize the text.
B. You can write it word for word.
C. You can illustrate it using graphic organizers.
D. You can check grammar and punctuation
_____9. Which of the following can be presented using a flow chart?
A. Steps in online enrolment
B. Comparing distance learning and online learning
C. Effects of lockdown to employees
D. Number of Covid-19 cases by region
_____10. What is the most exciting part of the story?
A. Climax B. Exposition C. Raising action D. Setting

For items 11-14: Describe the physical or personality trait that the author reveals about the
characters.

_____11. “I know the answer!” Maya shouted at her friend. “I’m not stupid!” Maya is________.
A. conceited B. coy C. oversensitive D. unfriendly
_____12. Vera looked as if a strong gust of wind might carry her away. Vera is_________.
A. brilliant B. resourceful C. small D. unhappy
_____13. When he saw his baby brother sniffling in a corner, Cal patted the seat next to him.
“Wanna play?” Cal is__________.
A. lonely B. nervous C. sheepish D. sympathetic
_____14. Too lazy to actually reach for it, Marty just stared wishfully at the TV remote. Marty
is________.
A. confused B. eager C. inactive D. unruly

_____15. Why is evaluating information important in the research process?

A. Sources vary in the levels of authority, accuracy, and objectivity.
B. Not all information is suitable for your paper.
C. All information available to us is reliable.
D. "Fake news" is widespread.
_____16. Which of the following is not a primary source?
A. Movie reviews C. Pieces of creative writing
B. Legal documents D. Interviews
_____17. Competitor prices - What is the source of information?
A. Pricing Research C. UK Treasury
B. Market Research D. Bank of England
_____18. What should you look for in a reliable website?
A. They provide recent Updates. C. It has unattractive graphics.
B. Designs are well laid out. D. There are working links.
_____19. How do you call when you state another piece of writing in your own words?
A. glossary B. source C. paraphrase D. quotes
_____20. What do you call anything that supplies information?
A. works cited B. database C. reliable D. source
_____21. Sources created by people not directly involved in the events they describe as _____.
A. plagiarism B. database C. primary source D. secondary source

For items 22-28: Identify the types of analytical listening employed in the following
dialogues/ scenarios.
A. Appreciative
B. Comprehensive
C. Emphatic
D. Critical
_____22. The mayor addresses the public on a new ordinance to be implemented in your
city.
_____23. “I understand what you're saying.”
_____24. You are in a Poetry Interpretation Contest during Book Month.
_____25. Your friend is ranting about his/her problems.
_____26. “Thank you for sharing this with me.”
_____27. An item is being sold at O Shopping.
_____28. A You Tube video tutorial is being shown.

_____29. In evaluating or making judgments on range of texts, it is essential to use _____________

to treat text fairly, consistently, and defensibly.
A. set of rules B. set of criteria C. examples D. stories
_____30. What criterion in critiquing a short story has the following focus question, “Can you
picture the scene early enough in the story or have you already imagined your own”?
A. setting B. characters C. problem/conflict D. events
_____31. What criterion in critiquing a short story has the focus question, “Does it raise
interesting questions about life and provide profound insights?”?
A. setting B. solution C. theme D. events
_____32. Why do you need to evaluate range of texts properly using criteria?
A. to entertain readers
B. to give readers biased judgment
C. to make summary of the texts
D. to make an interesting view about the texts’ similarities, differences, attributes,
features, and /or relationship.
For items 33-36, refer to the following passage.

A 17th Century Father Talks to His Daughter

Recognizing that I, like all men, will one day perish, I invited my daughter, little Katy, into
my study. I told my child that I am to die shortly, and she must, when I am dead, remember
everything I said unto her. I set before her the sinful and woeful condition of her nature, and
I charged her to pray in secret places every day without ceasing that God for the sake of
Jesus Christ would give her a new heart. I wished her to live happily under God and abide by
the laws governing her existence there. I gave her to understand that when I am taken from
her, she must look to meet with more humbling afflictions than she does now [when] she
has a careful and tender father to provide for her.

_____33. Who are the main characters in the passage?

A. Daughter and Son C. Mother and Father
B. Father and Daughter D. Mother and Daughter
_____34. What is the role of the father in the passage?
A. Care for other C. worker
B. Care for family D. spiritual leader
_____35. Which of the following is the best criteria when getting the emotions of an author in
this passage?
A. Nature of Family C. Father’s Role
B. Nature of the World D. Daughter’s Role
_____36. What point of view is used by the author in the passage?
A. first person C. second person
B. third person D. last person

_____37. Which of the statements observe fluency and accuracy?

A. I…am very…..happy…to be…mmm…here.
B. I happy, very happy here.
C. I…am very…happy….to…bee….here.
D. I am very happy to be here.
_____38. What is the “tone” in speech?
A. It is used in order to convey how the speaker is feeling
B. It sets the over-all mood of the message
C. It is the time and place reflected in the speech
D. It is the summary of events in the speech
_____39. “I will not!” she shouted, “I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you sneak
away!” What is the tone expressed in the line?
A. please B. angry C. happy D. suspicious
_____40. Which tone is represented in the line? “Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty
miles per hour, that car can almost fly!”
A. calm B. irritated C. scary D. excited
_____41. Which word accurately describes the son’s tone in the following dialogue?
Father: We are going to Disney World!
Son: Yay!!!
A. thrilled B. excited C. annoyed D. pleased
_____42. “Bouncing into the room, she lit up the vicinity with a joyous glow on her face as she
told about her fiancé and their wedding plans.” Which word indicates a tone of happiness in the
given description?
A. vicinity B. wedding C. joyful D. glow
_____43. Which of these describes a spoken language?
A. unscipted B. scripted C. partially scripted D. descripted
_____44. Why is tone of voice important?
A. To help you understand others when you talk
B. To help express emotions and opinions when you talk
C. To scare others when you talk
D. To help speaker speaks better
_____45. Which of the following refers to the way in which different parts of a text refer to each
other (linking devices, pronouns, etc.)?
A. cohesion B. correctness C. fluency D. tone
_____46. The following are examples of spoken text, EXCEPT?
A. Dialogues B. Interviews C. Newspaper D. Oral stories
_____47. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about correctness in a spoken text?
A. It must be accurate and factual.
B. It uses appropriate words.
C. Spelling and grammar must be observed.
D. Use many highfalutin words as much as you can.
_____48. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE about the tone?
A. It indicates a particular feeling.
B. It is how you say or deliver your speech.
C. It is usually determined by diction or the words that an author/speaker chooses.
D. It is always formal and should always be positive in a piece of writing.
_____49. Which of the following refers to the way in delivering spoken word well?
A. cohesion B. correctness C. fluency D. tone
_____50. Which of the following statement is TRUE about the fluency?
A. It indicates a particular feeling.
B. It indicates the way in delivering spoken word well.
C. It is always formal and should always be positive in a piece of writing.
D. It is usually determined by diction or the words that an author/speaker chooses.

End of Examination

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