Summative Test in English 10: Directions: Read The Selection Below and Write The Letter of The Correct Answer

Department of Education
Caraga Region
Agusan National High School
A.D. Curato Street, Butuan City
SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 10

Quarter 2 Week 6
Name: ____________________________________ Section: _________

Subject Teacher:____________________________ Score: ___________
General Directions: Read each question and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write it on your pad
paper.
Directions: Read the selection below and write the letter of the correct answer.
Test I. (1-5) Reading Comprehension
With a deep sigh, Dulce drifted toward the window. In the fading light she could barely see the
figure riding up the path. As soon as he sprang from his horse and strode to the front door,
Dulce knew it was Lance. Quickly ,she thrust the letter she had been reading into her dress
pocket. The door to the drawing room swung open.
“What have you done with our son?” Lance bellowed, his face distorted with rage.
He is in a safe place, “Dulce replied, and with a sudden movement, she yanked at the bell
cord to summon the servant.
1. At the beginning of the passage, the mood is somewhat ______________.
A. eerie B. energetic C. quiet D. romantic
2. At the end of the passage, the mood is _______________.
A.tense B. humorous C. mysterious D. calm
3. From the passage, it could be inferred that_______________.
A. Dulce and Lance are having disagreement over their son
B. Dulce favors her son’s action
C. Lance doesn’t approve of his wife’s decision
D. All of the above.
4. The writer of the passage wants us to think that _______________.
A. mother knows what is best for her son
B. a conflict normally occurs at home
C. people vary in disposition
D. Lance is very protective of his son
5. The writer’s purpose in writing the passage is to ________________.
A. tell a story about the life of being married
B. make people realize the importance of communication at home
C. describe the setting within the family
D. None of the above.

Test II. Vocabulary Development
Directions: Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
During the early twentieth century, in addition to industrialization, urban growth and technological
development, Australian society was experiencing a transformation of the domestic
ideal. Consequently, people were subject to an increasing array of government and professional
programs aiming to manage and regulate life, particularly family life. Some of these programs
were designed to counter social changes. Others were designed to engineer them; overallthey
each heralded a growing expert encroachment into the private sphere.
Intervention and influence took three forms. Firstly, techniques designed to maximize efficiency

were introduced into the home and scientific principles were applied to its design. In addition,
housework and parenting methods were scrutinized and subject to unprecedented
standards.Secondly, all aspects of reproduction attracted increasing intervention from government
and the medical profession.
Thirdly, state, professional and philanthropic groups began to usurp the parental role within the
family through instruction and policy. Ultimately, the development of 'modern' social ideals brought
regulation, intervention and ever-increasing unrealistic standards.
6. The second sentence indicates ___________________.

A. specific time B. sequence and logical idea C. extra information D. result
7. Which statement below indicates extra information?
A. Intervention and influence took three forms.

B. In addition, housework and parenting methods were scrutinized and subject to unprecedented standards.
C Secondly, all aspects of reproduction attracted increasing intervention from government and the
medical profession.
D. All of the above.
8. Firstly, secondly ,and thirdly are examples of language features called _______________.
A. transitional signals B. connectives C. adverbs D. signposts
9. Signposting sentences explain the logic of your argument. They tell the reader what they are going to
do at key points in their assignment. They are most useful when used in the following EXCEPT
________________.
A. at the beginning of a paragraph which develops old and useless idea

B. at the beginning of a paragraph which expands on a previous idea
C. at the beginning of a paragraph which offers a contrasting viewpoint
D. at the end of a paragraph to sum up an idea
10. The word “consequently” is an example of a transitional signal used to______________.

A. show agreement B. introduce an opposite idea C. show result D. compare
For nos. 11-14
New York City's stop-and-frisk policy should be retained because it has been extremely
useful in fighting crime. Under this policy, police can stop a person and frisk him or her if they
merely suspect the person might have been involved in a crime. Since the policy was
instituted, the crime rate has fallen precipitously—according to the official New York Police
Department crime statistics, the overall drop is more than 80 percent.
11. The word “precipitously” literally means ______________.

A. an event that is typically undesirable
B. a substance precipitated from a solution
C. no one is above the law
D. everyone has the right to remain silent!
12. The main purpose of an argumentative writing is ____________.

A. to inform B. to persuade C. to entertain D. to expose
13. Facts and data that support reasons in an argument are called ______________.
A. evidence B. claims C. reasons D. persuasion
14. The success of an argument depends on the skill in convincing the reader/audience through the
following choices EXCEPT_________________.
A. sound reasoning B. persuasion C. evidence D. ethics
For no. 15
Because whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, we should eat them. Things have
changed since the 1990s.Back then, people were warned to avoid "carbs" if they wanted to
maintain a healthy weight. Today, most nutritionists believe that whole, unrefined grains are
one of the keys to a balanced and healthy diet.
15. The following excerpt is from an argument project. Choose the sentence that expresses a debatable
claim.
A. Back then, people were warned to avoid "carbs" if they wanted to maintain a healthy weight.
B. Because whole grains are essential part of a healthy diet, we should eat them.
C. Things have changed since the 1990s.
D Today, most nutritionists believe that whole, unrefined grains are one of the keys to a balanced and
healthy diet.
For nos. 16- 20
Directions: From the selection read in the Weekly Learning Activity Sheets, identify the appropriate
exposition components of each statement. Write only the letter of the correct answer.
A. Reiteration B. Argument C. Elaboration D. Point E. Thesis
_____16. According to Dr. Bander-psychologist for the Los Angeles Unified School Program,
“Children learn many things outside off school.”It’s a different type of learning, which simply is not
tested.
_____17. Summer activities enhance a child’s overall growth and development in a way that school
cannot.
_____18. Children in year-round programs would be missing out opportunities to discover talents and
interest that are not taught in schools.
_____19. Furthermore, younger children would not be able to attend camp programs and teenagers
would miss out on summer employment opportunities.
_____20. The ongoing demands of school would interfere with these valuable leisure and work
experience.
III. Writing and Composition

Directions: Write an argumentative essay on the topic “Vaccination Should Be Made
Compulsory in the Philippines.” Follow the Argumentative Essay Outline (Sample) below .
Introduction
- Thesis statement/claim
- Main points
Body Paragraph 1
- Present your first point and supporting evidence.
Body Paragraph 2
- Present your second point and supporting evidence.
Body paragraph 3
- Present your third point and supporting evidence.
- Counter claim/ refute opposing claim.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion
- Restate your thesis.
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
STELLA N. FELIAS, SST III VENUS SHEILA O. AYADO, SSHT IV

English Language Department
Approved:
RUEL T. GABOR, PhD

Principal IV

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SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 10

Name: ____________________________________ Section: _________

Test I. (1-5) Reading Comprehension

1. At the beginning of the passage, the mood is somewhat ______________.

A. eerie B. energetic C. quiet D. romantic

2. At the end of the passage, the mood is _______________.

A.tense B. humorous C. mysterious D. calm

3. From the passage, it could be inferred that_______________.

A. Dulce and Lance are having disagreement over their son

B. Dulce favors her son’s action

C. Lance doesn’t approve of his wife’s decision

D. All of the above.

4. The writer of the passage wants us to think that _______________.

A. mother knows what is best for her son

B. a conflict normally occurs at home

C. people vary in disposition

D. Lance is very protective of his son

5. The writer’s purpose in writing the passage is to ________________.

A. tell a story about the life of being married

B. make people realize the importance of communication at home

C. describe the setting within the family

D. None of the above.

Intervention and influence took three forms. Firstly, techniques designed to maximize efficiency

6. The second sentence indicates ___________________.

7. Which statement below indicates extra information?

A. Intervention and influence took three forms.

A. at the beginning of a paragraph which develops old and useless idea

10. The word “consequently” is an example of a transitional signal used to______________.

For nos. 11-14

11. The word “precipitously” literally means ______________.

12. The main purpose of an argumentative writing is ____________.

For nos. 16- 20

A. Reiteration B. Argument C. Elaboration D. Point E. Thesis

III. Writing and Composition

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

STELLA N. FELIAS, SST III VENUS SHEILA O. AYADO, SSHT IV

RUEL T. GABOR, PhD

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