Department of Education
Caraga Region
DIVISION OF BUTUAN CITY
DIVISION DIAGNOSTIC TEST
English
Grade 10
Directions: Shade the letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet provided.
1. An information given that is authentic and shared first-hand is classified as ___________.
a. hearsay testimony c. primary source
b. personal testimony d. secondary source
2. Which of the following is the best source of reliable information about the latest happenings in the country?
a. encyclopedia c. news report
b. magazine d. social media
3. The text classification of graphic organizers, concept maps, diagrams, and charts is called _______________.
a. linear text c. non-linear text
b. multimedia d. visual aids
4. Which graphic organizer is the best choice to use when you want to show the similarities and differences between Filipino and
Korean Culture? Exploring the Sea of Goodness (Excerpt)
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believe that the sea of goodness is possible in this world? d. Venn 2.) Idiagram
always believe it is possible.
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simple ones: 6.) The first one I imagine that I am in the place of the other person I’ll do good to. 7.) Next, I’ll
imagine how she’ll feel and react. 8.) That way, I’ll think doing good to others will make me at least a better
person. 9.) That will make me grateful that I have done something good.
10.) With these simple but notable ways I can prove to myself, to others, and to God that I can
explore the sea of goodness in this ever-changing world. 11.) How about you, can you explore it also? 12.) I
bet you can!
Source: Celebrating Diversity through World Literature, pg. 3
5. The generalization or statement about the passage on life or human experience is to _____________.
a. bring out the best in you
b. stand up for one’s belief
c. struggle against the odds
d. take strength to bear up the odds
6. What kind of evidence is used by the writer to support her stand?
a. anecdote c. statistics
b. examples d. video
7. Which sentence best expresses the main point of the article?
a. 3 c. 10
b. 4 d. 1
8. Which of the following is most likely true about the word “compare and contrast”?
a. It is effective for English subject only.
b. It is used to see what is wrong with the texts presented.
c. It aims to group ideas in order of similarities and differences.
d. It is a reading comprehension skill only for students who love reading.
9. The following are the purposes of comparing and contrasting EXCEPT in __________.
a. decision making c. examining
b. evaluating d. observing
10. Which of the following statements is true about listening?
i. It requires attention of the message being relayed.
ii. It is an active process of receiving and responding to spoken and sometimes unspoken
messages.
iii. It is the same as hearing.
iv. It the least used skill by people
a. i & ii c. i ii & iv only
b. iii& iv d. all statements are true
11. What type of listening is employed when a student is enjoying listening to his/her favorite song?
a. appreciative listening c. comprehensive listening
b. emphatic listening d. critical/analytic listening
12. Which of the following is the definition of the term ‘advocacy’?
a. an active support for a legal cause by argument and persuasion
b. a study regarding a particular concern or problem using scientific methods
c. a speech that is given with the intention of convincing the audience to believe or do something.
d. a promotional tool backed by an identified sponsor to call public attention to an offering or a brand
13. What term is used to provide a framework in which processes of advocacy can be easily developed and enclosed.
a. Advertisement c. Campaign
b. Advocacy d. Research
14. What does the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay usually present?
a. thesis statement
b. opposing arguments
c. supporting evidences
d. restatement of the main idea
15. To be more convincing, the claim of the essay should be supported by _______.
a. logical reasons and evidences
b. clear statement of opposing views
c. narration of a personal experience
d. detailed discussion of current events
16. Which is NOT needed in an argumentative essay?
a. narration of a personal experience
b. author's claim or position on an issue
c. possible opposing ideas and opinions
d. reasons and evidences as supporting details
17-18. Choose the appropriate word to complete the sentence.
17. I was using my mobile phone a minute ago. It _________ be here somewhere.
a. must c. could
b. have to d. might
18. Carlo may be busy being a volleyball player, _________ he still must prioritize his lessons or else he might get failing grades.
(APPLYING)
a. and c. thus
b. however d. yet
19. Which of the following best defines an opinion? (REMEMBERING)
a. It is a declarative statement that is generally accepted as true.
b. It is a personal view, judgment, or appraisal about a particular matter.
c. It can be proven true or false based on whatever evidence is available.
d. It is a statement that is true not only to the speaker but to everyone else.
20. A commonplace assertion is commonly referred to as stereotypes. Which of
these statements is an example of stereotype?
a. All boys are more open-minded than girls.
b. Most religions allow only the males to be the leaders.
c. Schools across the country advocate gender equality.
d. Women deserve the same opportunities that are given to men.
21. If you want to convince others with your claim, what should you do?
a. Support it with reasons and evidences.
b. Tell people you are serious with your claim.
c. Make your claim longer and more detailed.
d. Write using effective literary and sound devices.
22. What claim can be formulated out of the given supporting details below?
Stress and anxiety caused by bullying can make it more difficult for young people to learn. It can affect
concentration levels and decrease ability to focus. It has also caused a high number of absenteeism and
dropout in schools.
a. Bullying can become a major barrier to learning.
b. Mental health is affected when students are learning.
c. Stress and anxiety is difficult to deal for young people.
d. Absenteeism and dropout rate in schools are common.
23. What claim can be formulated out of the given supporting details below?
The Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 infected 500 million people and killed around 50-100 million, which at the
time was around 5 percent of the world’s population. More people died from this pandemic than soldiers
from countries involved in World War I.
a. Flu can be very dangerous.
b. Flu comes from different origins.
c. There is no available flu vaccine.
d. There are different types of flu.
24. Which of these multimodal elements includes vocabulary, structure, and grammar of oral/written language?
a. spatial c. linguistics
b. audio d. visual
25. What modality is shown in the image?
a. spatial c. gestural
b. visual d. audio
26. What point of view is expressed from one character’s perspective and uses pronouns such as “he” and “she”?
a. narrator/first person c. second person
b. omniscient person d. third person
27. Which sentence expresses affirmation?
a. He rarely knows such things.
b. It will never solve the problem.
c. That is surely a good offer.
d. This TV has scarcely been used.
28. Which sentence expresses negation?
a. That’s right!
b. We can always believe him.
c. That issue was rarely talked about.
d. He can certainly answer your question
29. In your speech about the importance of tree planting, you want to share new ideas and build perceptions about this familiar topic.
What type of speech are you delivering?
a. Argumentative Speech c. Informative Speech
b. Chronological Speech d. Persuasive Speech
30. You want to convince your listeners to agree with your point of view of not allowing minors in public places. What type of speech
are you delivering?
a. Argumentative Speech c. Informative Speech
b. Chronological Speech d. Persuasive Speech
31. Which of the following is a topic for an Informative Speech?
a. Free COVID 19 vaccination
b. Destruction of the World's Forest
c. Impact of Blended Learning on Students' Education
d. Educational field trips: beneficial or distractive?
32. Which of the following is the best definition of critique?
a. It is reading and understanding the text.
b. It is getting the story elements, which includes setting, plot, characters, etc.
c. It is an in-depth evaluation of the story to give the reading public insight into the story.
d. Critiquing a short story, usually takes the form of an essay writing in a negative perspective.
33. What type of reading is needed in writing critique?
a. Close Reading c. Scanning
b. Guided Reading d. Skimming
34. Which part of a critique refers to where one writes his/her general impression of the story?
a. Body c. Introduction
b. Conclusion d. Developing Paragraph
35. To write a critique of the story, one must do the following, EXCEPT for ________.
a. analyze c. interpret
b. describe d. review
36. What literary critique judges the value of the literature based on its moral lessons or ethical teachings?
a. feminist c. moralist
b. Marxist d. structuralist
37. Feminist criticism includes all these except __________________.
a. how women read about themselves
b. how women do not like male writers
c. how to make feminist readings visible to readers
d. how to make feminist readings invisible to readers
38. Cinderella told us about the social class and how they struggle in order to achieve their goal of life. This statement is an example
of what criticism?
a. feminist c. Marxist
b. formalist d. structuralist
39. What part of research indicates the research instrument?
a. Reference c. Research Title
b. Methodology d. Literature Review
40. Based on the sample abstract given above, which of these parts of research discusses published information in a particular subject
area?
a. Literature review c. Reference
b. Methodology d. Research Title
pThis study was conducted to determine the possible correlation among language learning attitudes,
linguistic competence, and academic performance in English among the Grade 10 students of Geras
Integrated School, Isabela City, Zamboanga Peninsula during the school year 2016-2020. This was done
to provide empirical data to support Gardner’s Socio-educational Model of Second Language Acquisition.
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Source: Garil, Benigno . 2017. “Language Learning Attitudes, Linguistic Competence, and Academic Performance of Grade 10
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Students.” Thesis,O. (2013).
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Mindanao Habits vis-avis Academic Performance of Senior Laboratory
University.
School of Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City
Aque, Joyce R. (2015) Learning Style vis-à-vis Linguistic Competence of Elementary School
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44. What is an expanded definition of words? A word that can _________________.
a. use to expand an idea
b. provide factual information.
c. connect thoughts and opinions
d. take different meaning depending on the context
45. Which of the following words can either mean a season or the act of rapidly
moving downwards?
a. fall c. summer
b. spring d. winter
46. Which of the following holds true about well- written definitions? It _______________.
a. explains either broad or superficial
b. adheres to guidelines and rules of writing
c. contains too many ideas that will explain the term
d. may either contain jargons, slangs, and other colloquial terms
47. Which of the following choices BEST defines an adjective clause? It ______________.
a. can stand alone as a complete sentence
b. cannot stand by itself as a complete idea
c. is a group of words containing a subject and a verb
d. is a subordinating clause that describes a noun or a pronoun
48. Who will be the prospect readers of your report if it is written in simple and relatable manner?
a. Specialized audience
b. General audience
c. Common audience
d. Foreign audience
49. John and Margarette are making a research report as a requirement in English 10 for the fourth quarter. Which among the
following steps should they do first?
a. Conduct research and take note.
b. Make a plan.
c. Choose a topic.
d. Reread the report.
50. Why is preparing outline important in writing a research report?
a. This will provide the writer the information he or she needs.
b. This will help the writer organize his or her notes and thoughts.
c. This will guide the writer to come up with a successful result in writing project.
d. This will help the organizer and reader to understand the explained title.
