Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Negros Occidental
TABAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tabao Proper, Valladolid, Negros Occidental

ENGLISH 10
1st Quarter Exam

Name:______________________________________________ Year & Section:____________ Score:______

Directions: Read each item carefully and identify what is being referred to in every given item. Write the letter of the correct
answer.

1. The title of the article that should be interesting enough to grab the attention of the readers.
a. Placeline b. Byline c. Headline d. Lead

2. The one who rephrases the questions being asked by the audience in the panel discussion.
a. Audience b. Panel Members c. Moderator d. Crew

3. A small group of Year 5 students from Arkwood Primary School have created a brilliant plan to raise money for a local charity
that assists people in the community. Following a visit to the school from a charity representative, the students set out to create a
way of raising much needed funds. Given the paragraph above, what part of the news article it is?
a. Lead b. Body C. Placeline d. Byline

4. I could tell you many things about radium and radioactivity and it would take a long time. But as we cannot do that, I shall only
give you a short account of my early work about radium. What type of speech is in the given passage?
a. Argumentative b. Persuasive c. Informative d. Entertainment

5. A type of speech which convince someone to take an action.

a. Argumentative b. Persuasive c. Informative d. Entertainment

6. A type of speech which explains something to people.

a. Argumentative b. Persuasive c. Informative d. Entertainment

7. Venn Diagram, graphs and tables, are examples of __________ text.

a. Non-Linear Text b. Linear Text c. Non-Verbal Signal d. Verbal Signal

8. What type of a non-linear text is in the given picture below?

a. Pie Graph b. Line Graph c. Bar Graph d. Character Map

9. We asked a group of students about their favorite sport and made a pie graph of our findings. Use the information to answer
the question. How many percent of the students likes to play baseball?
 a. 100% b. 20% c. 15% d.10%

10. Why do the readers find the nonlinear text more efficient?
a. It does not take time for the readers to search for information.
b. It is like a picture. The readers will enjoy looking at it
c. It will help the readers think wisely.
d. It does not distract the reader’s attention.
11. Below is a chart containing the result of a survey taken from two sections of grade 7 classes. Study the data presented and
answer the given question. Based on the sections surveyed, what conclusions can you make about the preferred story of male and
female students?

a. The Male students of Section Jewel and Jasper preferred the story The Good Prince of Bantugan. While, the Female
students of the two sections preferred to read the story of Maria Makiling.
b. The Male students of Section Jewel and Jasper preferred the story Maria Makiling. While, the Female students of the two
sections preferred to read the story of The Good prince of Bantugan.
c. The Male students of Section Jewel and Jasper preferred the story Maria Makiling. While, the Female students of the two
sections preferred to read the story The Creation Story.
d. The Male students of Section Jewel and Jasper preferred the story The Good Prince of Bantugan. While, the Female
students of the two sections preferred to read the story The Creation Story.

12. If the sensory images help readers understand literary texts such as poems and short stories, then which type of texts do
textual aids help readers understand?
i. fictional texts
ii. scientific texts
iii. nonfiction texts
iv. journalistic texts
a. i and ii b. ii, iii and iv c. iii and iv d. i, ii, iii and iv

13. What do we call the tools that come in different forms and their main objective is to help readers have a clearer meaning of
the given text?
 a. textual aids b. textual explanations c. guide questions d. reader’s interpretations

14.Which of the following does NOT belong to the tools that can help readers have a clearer meaning?
a. graphs b. animations c. diagrams d. illustrations

15. What type of textual aid is used if data is presented through dots, lines and curves?
a. illustration b. table c. graph d. map

16. Phillip sings _______ in the shower.

a. Louder b. Loud c. Loudly d. Loudest

17. The earthquake damaged the wall structure. __________, it broke some water pipes.
a. Because b. So that c. So d. Moreover

18. Wow, how sweet the mangos here in Guimaras!______________ it’s price?
a. How much b. How many it is? c. How are they? d. How

19. Leonel_____ Marta are good friends.

a. So b. Because c. And d. Due to

20. Rona dances __________.

a. Gracious b. Gracefully c. Grace d. Graces

21. The following discourse markers are gambits used for Getting Information on the phone EXCEPT.
a. I’m calling to find out…
b. I’d like to ask…
c. Could you tell me..
d. In My Opinion…

Exploring the Sea of Goodness

(Excerpt) Lee Emm
1.) Do you believe that the sea of goodness is possible in this world? 2.) I always believe it is
possible. 3.) Doing something good, no matter what the consequences are, will always make
me contented and secure. 4.) There are a lot of ways I can do such, especially in doing
something “good” for others. 5.) The steps are easy but zealousness, humility, and
consistency are the subtle ways. Here are the 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.

22. The
main point of the article is best expressed in the sentence no._________.
a. 3 b. 10 c. 4 d. 12

23. Exploring the sea of goodness, means you are practicing__________.

a. conscientiousness b. kindness c. humility d. sympathy
24. The word subtle is sentence no. 5 means_________.
a. clear b. refined c. practical d. strained

It’s a Question of Perspective (Excerpt).

Clayton Steep

Life has its disappointments and many of them are far from trivial. The birth of a defective child, the
loss of a job the disintegration of a romance, the death of a loved one - such are some of the major traumas all
must go through at one time or another. And even those who seem capable of coping with minor letdowns
sometimes fall apart when some major disappointments come along.

There are different ways of reacting to life’s vicissitudes. Some try to cope by fleeing reality. They may
occupy their minds with various forms of entertainment, devotion to some cause or pursuit of some goal. They
may seek relief through drugs, alcohol, or even suicide. Others may handle them by rewarding themselves to
make up for what they have had to endure.
Such reactions may soften life’s blows by diverting one’s attention. But, life has to go on so think of a
better way. One that comes to terms with reality. It has to do with understanding the purpose of life and
maintaining one’s stability.

Life is not a dead-end road. It leads to somewhere. The disappointments, the trials, the problems as
we all encounter are not meant to be roadblocks. They are hurdles. Their purpose is to strengthen us, not to
defeat us. The realization of this monumental truth can change a person’s perspective and enable him or her to
deal with adversity.

25. What value is highlighted in the essay?

a. Giving Up b. Losing Hope c. Accepting defeat d. Overcoming Trials

26. What does the author want the readers to realize?

a. That we will always face problems.
b. That we must not face the trials that come our way.
c. That the struggles we face in life are there to make us strong.
d. That the disappointments in life get bigger and bigger as times go by.

27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the essay?

a. To test b. To inform c. To tell a story d. To encourage

28. 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 a reading comprehension skill only for students who love reading.
c. To group ideas in order of similarities and differences.
d. To see what is wrong with the texts presented.

29. The following are considered effective sources of information EXCEPT.

a. Academic journal b. Educational articles c. Internet d. Unverified news

What is a primary source of information?

A. It is a source of information that is often used by researchers.
B. It is a source of information created after an event has happened.
C. It is a source of information found in an important book like
Encyclopedia.
D. It is a source of information created at a time of an event by an individual
who was there.
What is a primary source of information?
A. It is a source of information that is often used by researchers.
B. It is a source of information created after an event has happened.
C. It is a source of information found in an important book like
Encyclopedia.
D. It is a source of information created at a time of an event by an individual
who was there.
What is a primary source of information?
A. It is a source of information that is often used by researchers.
B. It is a source of information created after an event has happened.
C. It is a source of information found in an important book like
Encyclopedia.
D. It is a source of information created at a time of an event by an individual
who was there.
30. What is a primary source of information?
a. It is a source of information that is often used by researchers.
b. It is a source of information created after an event has happened.
c. It is a source of information found in an important book like Encyclopedia.
d. It is a source of information created at a time of an event by an individual who was there.

31. What is a secondary source of information?

a. A second piece of information written about an event.
b. A source of information created at the time of an event.
c. A source of information which is someone’s second choice to use for research.
d. A source of information created after an event has happened by someone not present at the event.

32. Facial expressions, posture and eye contact are all skills in ....?
a. verbal communication
b. anti-verbal communication
c. non-verbal communication
d. post-verbal communication
33. Which of these is NOT an example of a verbal communication skill.
a. Eye contact b. Language used c. Volume of speech d. The speed of speech

34. What sort of information is referred to when something is not clearly stated in a piece of writing?
a. Explicit b. Implicit c. Both A and B d. Either A or B

35. Tyler overslept and missed his bus. He looked at his alarm clock and it reads 8:45 A.M. He was more than 30 minutes late for
school. He casually walked to the kitchen and poured himself some cereal. What can be inferred about Tyler?

A. He is hungry.
B. He is nervous about being tardy.
C. He could care less that he's late.
D. He is in a huge rush to make it to school.

36-38. For this activity, you will evaluate a portion of Karen Davila’s interview with Sec. Harry Roque .

DAVILA: All right. Now, one thing that’s made the news is the President actually saying in one of his meetings that it’s possible to
file maybe murder charges and then it goes as far as reckless imprudence which is two charges that are so far apart from each
other frankly against quarantine violators. And the one who gave this idea as Secretary Sal Panelo during one of the meetings. You
are a lawyer yourself, Secretary Roque, let’s be honest, can it actually be done in the Philippines?

SEC. ROQUE: Well I think—I cannot speak for Secretary Sal Panelo. But as lawyers, you know we do have a thousand
interpretation of the same law. But I am with the opinion that perhaps reckless imprudence would be more in point rather than
murder. Because murder number one, you need definitely an intent to kill; and number two, you need to have qualifying
circumstances such as you know treachery abuse of strength and all of that, which you can’t actually prove when you infect
someone with a disease.
36. What is the general speakers’ level of fluency in the news report?
a. 4 - Easy, smooth flow of speech, and no unnecessary stop/pauses.
b. 3 - Has a generally smooth flow, with self-correction and little hesitation.
c. 2 - Speaks slowly, using hesitant or halting speech.
d. 1 - Makes no attempt or shows constant hesitation.

37. What is the speakers’ level of correctness in terms of grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary?
a. Beginning b. Developing c. Competent d. Exemplary

38. What is the overall tone of the news report?

a. Authoritative b. Casual c. Edgy d. Formal

(39-41) Directions: Provide the most appropriate MODALS to complete the thought of the paragraph. Write the letter of the correct
answer on your answer sheet.
39. We (A. can’t B. may C. will D. must) make better use of nonrenewable resources to conserve our supply.
40. (A. Can B. Must C. Will D. Might) we go on taking more oil out of the Earth forever?
41. This naïve approach (A. Can’t B. May C. Must D. wouldn’t) not work well every day.
(42-43) Directions: Create a complete sentence by using pronouns effectively.
42. “Hi, Anthony! Hi, Lovelyn! Please come in and make ___________________ at home.”
a. Yourselves b. Myself c. Ourselves d. Itself
43. The construction workers are building the office. They are making good progress ________.
a. Ourselves b. Mine c. Ourselves d. Themselves

Homework Ban
Yet Again Homework is necessary, especially if it is reasonable, well-planned, and monitored or
checked properly. Students themselves agree to this, adding that doing homework keeps them away from
gadget addiction. In fact, based on the survey of American researcher Denise Letterman about the
perception of students towards homework assignments, 80 percent of the respondents said that the
assignment is necessary to understand course material. Homework can also encourage the involvement of
parents, especially when they tutor or assist their children in doing the task -- a bonding time of sorts.
It also lets them see how the child is progressing and what topics are taught in school. In cases of
class suspension due to inclement weather, or when a student incurs many days of absence from school,
homework assignments are important in ensuring that no student will be lagging behind in mastering the
necessary competencies. Quite obviously, whether or not teachers should give homework assignments is
not the million-dollar question. It’s about the quality of instruction. If policy makers only intend to allow
learners to have quality time with their families, or to help them balance academic development and
personal growth, perhaps they should look first into how homework assignments can be regulated (not
prohibited) so as not to compromise the students’ family time. They could also organize programs that
would help educators in improving the quality of their instruction so that every discussion, task and
homework
44. Whichmaximizes student
of the following learning.
is the most accurate thesis statement for the passage?
a. Homework should be totally banned.
b. Home works are beneficial to students.
 c. Home works promote bonding time among parents and children.
d. Home works do not improve the quality of instruction in the classroom.
45. What is the greatest weakness of this essay if it intended to convince readers that homework should not be banned?
a. It failed to present and refute opposing ideas.
b. There is not enough evidence to support the thesis.
c. It lacks a strong conclusion that reiterates the importance of homework.
d. The language and writing style is not appropriate for its intended audience.

46. Based on how the essay was written, which of the following is not among the intended audience?
a. Students b. Teachers c. Parents d. Out-of-school Youth (OSY)

47-49. What type of listening skills are suited in the given examples.
I. Critical or Analytical listening
II. Comprehensive listening
III. Appreciative listening
IV. Emphatic listening

47. “That must be so hard; I am here for you in any way I can help.”
a. I and II b. II and III c. IV only d. all of the above

48. The boy listening to the lecture about Covid 19.

a. I and II b. II and III c. III and IV d. all of the above

49. Jingle bells, Jingle bells, Jingle bell rock…The music played in the nearby house signifies Christmas season.
a. I and II b. II and III c. III only d. all of the above

We Are The World by Michael Jackson start giving

There's a choice we're making
There comes a time We're saving our own lives
When we heed a certain call It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
When the world must come together as one Oh, send them your heart
There are people dying So they know that someone cares
Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life And their lives will be stronger and free
The greatest gift of all As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
We can't go on And so we all must lend a helping han
Pretending day-by-day
That someone, somewhere soon make a change
We're all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know, love is all we need

We are the world

We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's

50. In the lyrics above of the song entitled, “ We are the World”, recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa, what do you think the
singers wanted to impart amidst the corona virus pandemic?
A. to call togetherness during the pandemic
B. to inspire front liners in fulfilling their duties
C. to show how people feel being at home during the lockdown
D. to promote shared responsibility and collective efforts to save humanity.

“Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do”
― Benjamin Spock

Prepared by:

Ann Marey G. Ofalla

 Jet A. Patalita
Language Teachers
Grades 9 & 10 Theater Arts students performed the dialogues of Alex and Bea in the film;
Four Sisters and a Wedding a 2013 Filipino family comedy-drama film written by Vanessa
Valdez and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.
Sin-o ayhan ang bagay sa role nila Alex at Bea? Comment down below.