Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION X- NORTHERN MINDANAO
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILIGAN CITY

THIRD QUARTER TECHNOLOGY BASED- DIVISIONAL QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT OF SCHOOLS

(TB-DQAS) S.Y 2023-2024

______THIRD______
Quarter

______ENGLISH 10______
Subject and Grade Level

Test Questions
Name: ______________________Grade & Section: __________ Score: ___________
I. A. Writing technique is a style authors use to convey their message in a
manner that is effective and meaningful to their readers.
A. Analyze each of the sentences below to determine the techniques used in
Informative, Argumentative, and Persuasive writing.
1. Which of the following statements perfectly describes argumentative writing?
a. an essay where you confirm that your opinion, theory, or hypothesis about an issue
is correct or more reliable than those of others.
b. writings such as criticisms, reviews, reaction papers, editorials, proposals,
advertisements and brochures use different ways of pursuing funds to influence
the readers.
c. shows the process of doing things.
d. making one believe his stand.
2. The following statements define Persuasive writing except:
a. intends to make the reader do certain things.
b. convinces the readers of the validity of the writer’s argument.
c. gives a step-by-step explanation of how something works or how to do something.
d. builds arguments on opinion and factual statements.
3. In developing body paragraphs in an argumentative essay, you must state your
opinion, and __________________.
a. argue against the opposite opinion.
b. convince with emotion
c. give examples
d. share anecdotes
4. Cause and effect essay is one of the different types of informative writing that ______
a. explains the connection of two or more events
b. gives a step-by-step explanation on how something works
c. presents all sides of issues
d. provides detailed explanation of an idea
B. Considering the techniques in writing informative, persuasive, and
argumentative texts, analyze each item to identify possible topics:
5. The following are the best possible topics for an informative essay except:
a. How to make grandma’s homemade bread?
b. The many causes of Asthma attacks
c. The role of water in our lives.
d. Media has negative effects on children
6. Which could be the best topic for an argumentative essay?
a. Do you think that manufacturers are responsible for the effects of the chemicals
used in creating their products?
b. How can scouting help us become more responsible?
c. The reasons why smoking is bad.
d. What does it mean to be popular in middle school?
7. Which of the following could be a possible topic of a persuasive essay?
a. Should Online Learning be continued in the Philippines?
b. Changing the length of the school day.
c. The cause and effect of drug addiction.
d. The effects of Climate change.
C. Examine each paragraph to determine the parts of an essay.
(i)Snorkeling in the ocean can be an exhilarating experience, until one begins to question what
might be lurking down below. (ii)The fear of sharks can seriously impact the enjoyable day
swimming in the sea. (iii)Recently, scientists at a company called Shark Defense started
testing various ways to keep sharks away from humans. (iv)They’ve found chemical that smell
of rotting sharks may actually keep live sharks away, so they made a chemical that smells like
dead and rotting sharks. (v)Scientists believe this chemical might be able to repel sharks.
(vi)Some may believe this is a great idea since people will be able to enjoy time in the water
without worrying about shark attacks. (vii)However, creating chemicals to release in the ocean
is dangerous because they may harm the environment, they could be harmful to people and
they can create false sense of safety.

8. The given sample of an Introduction of an Argumentative essay started with______.

a. background b. counter-claim c. hook d. thesis
statement
9. Which sentence shows the thesis statement of the Introduction?
a. ii b. iv c. v d. vii
10. Which sentence shows the counter-claim of the writer to the given issue?
a. iv b. v c. vi d. vii
11. Which conclusion best represents the author's stance in the argumentative essay?
a. The fear of sharks is a natural response that should not be mitigated.
b. Developing chemicals to repel sharks is an effective and safe solution.
c. There are potential risks and drawbacks associated with using chemicals to
repel sharks.
d. Enjoying time in the water without worrying about shark attacks is essential for
a fulfilling snorkeling experience.

(i)It is now easier than ever to access the internet, whether you are using a computer,
phone or tablet. (ii)There is no doubt that many young people are spending more time
online, with both positive and negative consequences.
(iii)One advantage of the internet is that young people can do research for their
schoolwork and homework. (iv)This often helps teenagers to widen their knowledge
and improve their grades. (v)Another positive aspect of the internet is that people can
practice foreign languages by chatting to friends in other countries. (vi)This is also a
good way of keeping in touch with friends and family around the world.
12. The paragraphs given above is the body of what type of an essay?
a. argumentative b. cause and effect c. informative d. persuasive
13. Which sentence in the third paragraph shows the main idea?
a. vii b. viii c. ix d. x
14. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?
a. The internet provides opportunities for young people to practice foreign languages.
b. Excessive online gaming can negatively impact schoolwork.
c. Accessing the internet is difficult for young people.
d. The internet facilitates communication with friends and family worldwide.
15. Based on the information provided, which conclusion can be inferred?
a. The internet is solely responsible for the decline in face-to-face communication
among young people.
b. Young people are uniformly affected by their internet usage, experiencing either
entirely positive or entirely negative outcomes.

c. Internet is an incredible tool and the benefits of internet access outweigh the
dangers. However, we should be careful not to use the internet excessively.
d. The internet has a negligible effect on the academic performance of teenagers.
II-A. Read each statement to determine the different approaches in literary
criticism.
16. This approach regards literature as “a unique form of human knowledge that needs
to
be examined on its terms.” All the elements are necessary for understanding the
work are contained within the work itself.
a. Formalist approach d. Marxist approach
b. Gender approach e. Moralist approach
c. Historical approach f. Reader’s-response approach
17. Literature is viewed to discuss man and its nature. It presents man as essentially
rational, endowed with intellect and free will.
a. Formalist approach d. Marxist approach
b. Gender approach e. Moralist approach
c. Historical approach f. Reader’s-response approach
18. This approach is concerned with content and values.
a. Formalist approach d. Marxist approach
b. Gender approach e. Moralist approach
c. Historical approach f. Reader’s-response approach
19. This approach examines how sexual identity influences the creation and reception of
literary works.
a. Formalist approach d. Marxist approach
b. Gender approach e. Moralist approach
c. Historical approach f. Reader’s-response approach
20. An approach to diagnosing political and social problems in terms of the struggles
between members of different socio-economic classes. This criticism does not aim at
the
flaws of particular individuals, even if they have attained positions of power.
Instead,
such an approach focuses on how social life is structured by class oppositions that
are
determined by laboring relationships.
a. Formalist approach d. Marxist approach
b. Gender approach e. Moralist approach
c. Historical approach f. Reader’s-response approach
B. Analyze each of the following samples of literary criticism then determine
which approach is appropriately used.
Her mother and the rest of her family did not like that an individual of a
higher class lived amongst them, so constantly they tried to put her down to
try and lower her social class in their own minds.
 “Her mother had been pretty once too…but now her looks were gone and that
was why she was always after Connie.”
 “Her sister June…was so plain and chunky and steady that Connie had to
hear her praised all the time by her mother and her mother’s sisters.”

21. Which of the following statements best summarizes the familial attitude towards
Connie's social status in the given passage?
a. Connie's family admired her for achieving a higher social class.
b. Connie's family made efforts to degrade her social standing.
c. Connie's family remained indifferent to her social status.
d. Connie's family openly supported her pursuit of a higher social class.
22. What literary approach is best shown in the passage?
a. Formalist approach d. Marxist approach
b. Gender approach e. Moralist approach
c. Historical approach f. Reader-response approach
While I was reading the story one question that kept running through my mind was
in regard to the depth of information about the physical weights of the soldiers'
items. Why would O'Brien go into this much depth about how much every
individual item weighs? One thought on this that came to mind was that perhaps it
is not as much about the physical weight as much as it is about the overall
psychological experience.

23. In the passage, what is the suggested reason behind O'Brien's detailed discussion
of
the physical weights of the soldiers' items?
a. To emphasize the importance of physical fitness in the military.
b. To provide a realistic portrayal of military equipment and logistics.
c. To illustrate the burden and psychological impact of war on soldiers.
d. To critique the inefficiency of military supply systems.

24. What approach to literary criticism is used in the given paragraph?

a. Formalist approach d. Marxist approach
b. Gender approach e. Moralist approach
c. Historical approach f. Reader-response approach
It is a fair argument to say that Tom Sawyer should be forgiven for his mistakes but should be
punished for it. He seems to understand that the things he has done hurt people, and he regrets
them. He even goes to lengths to make the people he has hurt feel better. However, it would be
difficult to argue that Tom would not make many of the same choices all over again. Tom has caused
immense grief and sadness for his aunt Polly when he allowed her to believe that he and his friends
were dead. He even went far as to come back to his house to spy on his aunt who was grieving for
him, without ever revealing himself because it would have ruined the surprise of him being alive.

25. What is the central dilemma regarding Tom Sawyer's behavior in the passage?
a. Whether Tom should be forgiven or punished for his mistakes.
 b. Whether Tom's regrets for his actions outweigh the harm he caused.
c. Whether Tom's actions were intentional or accidental.
d. Whether Tom's aunt Polly deserves sympathy for her grief.
26. Which of the following literary approaches is expressed in the given paragraph?
a. Formalist approach d. Marxist approach
b. Gender approach e. Moralist approach
c. Historical approach f. Reader-response approach
The setting around Mrs. Mallard insinuates some instances of symbolism throughout the
story. Daniel Deneau asserts the significance of the open window and the spring setting
playing a major symbolic role in the joy that Mrs. Mallard experiences.

27. According to the paragraph, what role does the open window play in the story?
a. It represents Mrs. Mallard's confinement.
b. It symbolizes the sorrow experienced by Mrs. Mallard.
c. It signifies the joy that Mrs. Mallard experiences.
d. It has no symbolic significance in the story.
28. Based from the paragraph, which of the following literary approaches is best
shown?
a. Formalist approach d. Marxist approach
b. Gender approach e. Moralist approach
c. Historical approach f. Reader’s-response approach
Literary critic Frances E. Dolan states, “No critic has suggested that the play
[Macbeth] might more properly be called, The Macbeths, thereby asserting that Lady
Macbeth’s role in Macbeth is not given adequate recognition.

29. What argument does Frances E. Dolan make regarding the title of the play
"Macbeth"?
a. The play should be renamed "The Macbeths" to emphasize Lady Macbeth's role.
b. The play should be renamed "The Tragedy of Lady Macbeth" to give her proper
recognition.
c. Lady Macbeth's role is adequately recognized in the play's current title.
d. The play's title is irrelevant to the recognition of Lady Macbeth's role.

30. What approach is used in the literary criticism shown above?

a. Formalist approach d. Marxist approach
b. Gender approach e. Moralist approach
c. Historical approach f. Reader’s-response approach