Dorothy Joy B.

Nadela BSEd English 3C

EDUC10-The Teacher and the School Curriculum TTh 4:30-6:00

Construct test items based on the different test types given below. Choose and follow only one
topic/competency in English form DepEd Curriculum Guide.
I. Matching Type IV. Simple Recall VII. Rubric
II. Multiple Choice V. Essay
III. Alternative Response VI. Criteria
Competency :
EN8V-Ib-10.2: Determine the meaning of idiomatic expressions by noting context clues and collocations.
I. MATCHING TYPE
Idiomatic Expressions: Read the statements carefully in column A and match the meaning of its
idiomatic expressions in column B. Write the correct letter of your answer on the space provided.

__A B

___1. That loud laugh of hers can absolutely A. having no success or luck with it
drive everyone up the wall.
B. in a nervous or jumpy state of
___2. You do not know what he’s been anticipation
through, better don’t judge the book by its
cover. C. know how a particular job or task
___3. Let us not talk about it anymore, it is should be done
already a closed chapter.
D. made a bad situation worse
___4. I did not even crack a book so I failed
the exam. E. make crazy

___5. You have to chew on this idea before F. open a book

making that decision.
G. someone who shares everything
___6. You can definitely talk to her about it, about their lives
she is such an open book.
H. something that makes a good
___7. She got the job and having her friend situation even better
as her boss was just icing on the cake.
I. to think about something
___8. He thought his mom would let him go
to the party, but no dice. J. to not make assumptions about
someone
___9. He is an expert and is used on his job,
so he already knows the ropes. K. when something is done and over
with
___10. He was on pins and needles while
waiting for the exam results, that is why was
stiffed.
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II. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Determine the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expressions. Write the letter of your
answer on the space provided.

1.She was tackled pink by the good news, the reason why she laughed so hard and cried.
A. Happy B. Sad C. Disappointed D. Angry

2. Weekend excites me everytime because it means that I can play outdoors till the cows come home.
A. For a longtime B. For one week C. For a short time D. For whole cowfield

3. I believe it is unfair that he was just given a slap on the wrist. He had done many offenses.
A. Severe penalty B. Mild punishment C. Serious consequence D. No detention

4. I don’t know why people are into high-end brands. They cost an arm and leg!
A. Unworthy B. Expensive C. Affordable D. Affordable

5. Who is your crush? Spill the beans!

A. To reveal the secret/information C. To clean up someone’s mess
B. To throw the beans outside D. To tell someone good luck

6. He added fuel to the fire by saying that the trip was pointless, and got the rest of the class more
confused.
A. saw the positive in everything C. gave someone good luck
B. tried to do something again D. made a bad situation worse

7. She would not speak to her best friend. She gave her a cold shoulder.
A. bad word C. break up
B. show of intentional unfriendliness D. punch on the shoulder

8. He worries nothing despite the pending homeworks and assignments. He is just cool as cucumber.
A. to be crazy C. to be lazy
B. to be relaxed or calm in stressful events D. to try to become healthy

9. He is troublesome and is influencing others. We know what happens if there is a bad apple in a
group.
A. A unique person C. A bad person; bad influence
B. A difficult situation D. A leader of the group

10. We thought that they have different perspective about the argument, but it turned out that we’re all in
the same page.
A. disagreed on something C. agreed on the same thing
B. accepted that they have different idea D. the same situation that they are in
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III. ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE

Idiomatic Expressions: Reade the statements carefully. Write T if the given statement is true,
and F is the statement is false.

You don’t want to make any progress if you rest in your laurels.
You lose some money if you fall prey to deception.
You start an argument with someone if you tilt at wind mills.
You finish card game when you put your cards on the table .
You want to good give good luck when you want them to break a leg.

IV. SIMPLE RECALL

Circle the idiomatic expression in each statement and underline the word or phrase that
helped you identify the meaning.

1. We should hold our tongue when we are angry. Anger may lead us say things we do not
want to say.
2. She has been under the weather these days. All she do is lie on her bed, and eat a bowl of
soup.
3. You should bring your umbrella. According to the weather forecast, it will be raining
cats and dogs today.
4. The exam was easy. It was just a piece of cake.
5. Don’t take the joke seriously! He is just pulling your leg!

V. ESSAY TYPE
Answer the following questions below.
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1. How does context clues help infer the meaning of idiomatic expression/s in a sentence?
2. Write a paragraph narrating your personal experience during this pandemic. Include at
least 5 idiomatic expressions in your composition.

Essay Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Below Expectations

5 4 3
Content -5 Accomplished purpose Accomplished Accomplished purpose
of assignment directly assignment in a capable of assignment only
and completely in an manner. The major partially or indirectly.
exceptional manner. All points are covered; There was little to no
major topics thoroughly however the supporting supporting evidence,
supported by specific, information is weak in and the data that was
accurate, relevant data specificity, accuracy, supplied was not
and references. relevant, specific, or
correct.
Organization-5 Exceptionally clear Adequate sense of Lacked sense of unity
sense of unity and unity and order, most and order,
order, logical transitions effective, ineffective/lack of
transitions, highly clear opening and transitions,
effective opening and closing. ineffective opening
closing and closing
Style (Clarity and Used smooth, clear, Used smooth, clear, Lacked smooth, clear,
Conciseness) -5 readable prose in a readable prose readable prose,
superior way throughout most of contains cliches and
throughout, no paper, few cliches, wordiness, generally
clichés or wordiness, occasional wordiness, ineffective word
consistently effective generally appropriate choice.
word choice. word choice
Grammar -5 Few, if any, errors Not more than a few More than a few
throughout in use of errors per page in use errors per page in use
Standard English of Standard English of Standard English
rules of grammar, rules of grammar, rules of grammar,
spelling, punctuation, spelling, punctuation, spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, and capitalization, and capitalization, and
usage. usage but did not usage that made the
affect overall clarity paper unclear or
difficult to read.

Adpted from: Roberts and Donoho (2017). Assessing an Online Master of Science in Management Degre. QRDE
Journal Article – table 2 Writing Assessment Rubric. file:///C:/Users/Marix/Downloads/Roberts-
DonohoAssessingOnlineMasters.pdf.

VI. CRITERIA
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EDUC10-The Teacher and the School Curriculum TTh 4:30-6:00

Compose a 5-minute drama script regarding pandemic experience. Include at least 10-15
idiomatic expressions in your script. You may refer to the criteria below for your guidance.

CRITERIA MARKS
CONTENT 20%
Provided idiomatic expressions meaningfully.
Appropriate use of idiomatic expressions in the script.
ORGANIZATION 20%
Sense of unity and order of ideas; well organized, script
is fully developed and readers do not get lost.
CREATIVITY 20%
Sense and uniqueness of the script presented. Originality
of the script contents.
GRAMMATICAL CONSTRUCTION 20%
Correct usage of grammar, punctuations, and spellings
spelling
RELEVANCE TO THE THEME 20%
Relevant to the theme and express powerful message

TOTAL: 100%

VII. RUBRIC
Dorothy Joy B. Nadela BSEd English 3C
EDUC10-The Teacher and the School Curriculum TTh 4:30-6:00

Create a pamphlet/brochure/flyer. Present in your output, (1 )the ways and significance of

context clues and collocations in determining the meaning of idiomatic expression in a
sentence, (2)sample sentences with idiomatic expression highlighting context clues, (2)short
list of idiomatic expression and its meaning.

Pamphlet/Brochure/Flyer Rubric
Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Needs
Improvement
(1)
Content Appropriate terms, and Few appropriate Not enough Lacking of
idiomatic expression terms and appropriate terms appropriate
defined and used, idiomatic and idiomatic terms and
more than enough expressions used, expressions used, idiomatic
information, adequate amount few amounts of expressions,
and information of information, information, and and not enough
clearly demonstrated and information information information
demonstrated poorly presented and
demonstrated demonstrated
Design Excellent, Organized Good layout, has Layout could use Layout is
and consistent layout minor improvement, has disorganized,
style, has visual appeal inconsistency, few more generally
that woks with content visual appeal inconsistent confusing
and fonts are legible clashes elements, appeal, not
and consistent distracting visual readable
appeal, hard to
read fonts
Clarity Easy to comprehend, Somehow Hard to Not
well-organized, no understandable, comprehend, not comprehensive,
unnecessary items, somehow so organized, not organized,
makes very good organized, has included items are
impression minor unnecessary confusing, poor
unnecessary items initial
items, makes impression
good impression
Representation Design elements are Some design Design elements Design
clearly informed by elements are and visuals are elements and
content, visualization informed by odds with the visual convey
fit data, claims, and contents, some content or contrary and is
theme visualization fit information against to the
data, claims and being made intent.
theme