Department of Education

Region IX, Zamboanga City

Division of City Schools
Landang Gua National High School

Third Quarter Examination

In English 10

Name:______________________________ Date:_____________

Section:___________ Score:____________

Test I. A. Direction. Multiple Choice. Read each statement carefully and thoroughly. Write the letter on the space
provided that correspond to your best answer.
___1. Which among the following statements is TRUE about a story?
A. A story may be based on real-life events. B. A story may be a make-belief. C. A story may be read or watched.
D. All the statements are true.
___2. Which among the following is NOT a basic element of a story?
A. Character B. Setting C. Audience D. Plot
___3. Identify which statement refers to the CONFLICT element.
A. This element refers to the people or animals involved in the story.
B. This element refers to the problems or complications in the story.
C. This element refers to the sequence of events or happenings in the story.
D. This element refers to the place and time where and when the story happened.
___4. The following are parts of an element called PLOT. Identify which one is NOT.
A. Temptation C. Climax B. Denouement D. Introduction
___5. . The evil stepmother had to pay the price for her cruelty. What kind of CHARACTER is reflected in the statement?
A. Protagonist C. Helper B. Hero D. Antagonist
___6. . ""Life is like a box of chocolates"" is an example of:
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Onomatopoeia D. Alliteration
___7. Which of the following is an example of Alliteration?
A. She ate the cake in a hurry. B. Her eyes are as bright as the stars.
C. Come and clean the chaos in your closet. D. The smell reminded him of his childhood.
___8. Which of these lines from a poem contains an example of Onomatopoeia?
A. "And find him; by the happy threshold, he" B. "With Death and Morning on the silver horns."
C. "Or foxlike in the vine; nor cares to walk." D. "The moan of doves in immemorial elms."
___9. Which of the following is NOT an example of Euphemism?
A. Michael was sent to a correctional facility. B. Shiela is a curvy woman. She's just got a little cold.
C. Her grandmother passed away this morning. D. "The moan of doves in immemorial elms."
___10. Giving non-human objects human characteristics is called:
A. Allegory B. Personification C. Literary device D. Colloquialism
___11. In this type of writing, you are generally writing to give an audience a basic-to-advanced perspective on
something.
A. Argumentative Writing B. Informative Writing C. Persuasive Writing D. B and C
___12. When the writer has to take a stand on a topic, persuade his/her audience of the validity of his or her opinion, and
possibly also persuade the audience to take action, he or she is using
A. Argumentative Writing. B. Persuasive Writing. C. Informative Writing. D. Both A and B.
___13. This type of writing contains the author's opinions and biases, as well as justifications and reasons were given by
the author as evidence of the correctness of their position
A. Argumentative Writing B. Informative Writing C. Persuasive Writing D. Both A and C
___14. Statement below is an example of:
“Chewy and chocolatey, Chocoo's are the most delightful cookies you will ever taste at the most affordable price
yet! Grab a bag now, and enjoy this treat!”
A. Argumentative Writing C. Persuasive Writing
B. Informative Writing D. Slogan Writing
___15. "Parents should be held responsible for the actions of their children" is a good topic for a/an
A. Argumentative Speech B. Informative Speech C. Argumentative-Informative Speech 3 D. Descriptive
Speech

For Items 16-20

Besides severe weather conditions, climate change can also contribute to increased death rates.
Cities that currently experience heat waves can expect an increase in the number, intensity, and
heatwaves duration. More floods are expected to affect low-lying countries and island-states due
to rising sea levels. Scientists also project an increase in cardio-respiratory diseases caused by
smog and other pollutants. Some infectious diseases carried by insects and rodents may also
become more common. Therefore, the future will not be that sunny, especially for the weaker
species.
___16. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?
A. Humans cannot do anything anymore about their environment.
B. Humans should start doing something to protect their environment now.
C. Climate change results to more floods and diseases.
 D. Climate change will bring about extreme weather conditions.
___17. What does the selection imply?
A. Climate change will have adverse effects. B. Countries may experience a rise in deadly diseases.
C. People must try to save their environment as soon as possible. D. Heat waves will increase in number,
intensity, and duration.
___18. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential effect of climate change?
A. food shortage B. volcanic activity C. rising sea levels D. infectious disease
___19. When the writer says, "Therefore, the future will not be that sunny, especially for the weaker species," this means
that the future will be
A. grim B. bright. C. happy D. uncertain
___20. What does the author advise readers to do in the first paragraph?
A. Help conserve natural resources. B. Beware of the effects of climate change.
C. Stop the use of fossil fuels. D. Live a more active lifestyle
Test II. Directions: Categorize the following examples as to the type of speech used (INFORMATIVE or
PERSUASIVE). Write only the letters in the appropriate column on your left side in the table provided.

a. A teacher telling students about the effects of climate change

b. Become a volunteer in the fight against the spread of COVID 19 Informative Persuasive
c. A talk about the ecotourism destination in your place speech speech
d. A student sharing about her or his research
e. Social media has a negative impact on a person's psychological well-being
f. Violence on television is influencing young viewers
g. Advocating the use of face masks, face shields, and physical distancing in the
fight against COVID
h. A talk about the types of speeches according to purpose
i. The speaker attempts to persuade his or her audience to alter viewpoints on
a controversial issue
j. the speaker aims to convince the audience to adopt or believe his or her perspective or viewpoint on a given
topic.
Test A. Directions: Hidden among the letters are words associated with literature. Find and write down the word
that corresponds to each statement below. Every item has 2 points check.

1. It is the serial arrangement of incidents, ideas, or events. ___________________________

2. It refers to the problem or struggle between two opposing forces. ______________________________
3. It is the main idea or message about life the author wishes to express. __________________________________
4. It is a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration. ___________________________________
5. It is a figure of speech that appears to be self-contradictory but reveals something truthful.
________________________
6. It is a figure of speech in which two dissimilar things are compared to each other using the terms "like" or
"as."_______________________________
7. It is a type of literature or artistic writing that attempts to stir a reader's imagination or emotions.
____________________________
8. It is a behavior a person adopts toward other people, things, incidents, or happenings.
___________________________
9. It is the understanding and interpretation of what is read. _______________________________
10. It is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't true but helps explain an idea or compare.
______________________________________

Prepared by:

Nelyn Grace V Lebita

English Subject Teacher