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BADIAN, CEBU PHILIPPINES 6031

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School Year 2022 – 2023

1ST PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 10

NAME: ____________________________________________ DATE: _________________________________

GRADE & SECTION: ___________________________ SCORE: _________________________
Reminder: Before answering the examination, do not forget to pray and believe in yourself. All things happen for a
reason. If you studied, you will pass, but if you did not, you will be given the score you deserve. Have faith, courage, and
determination. – Ma’am Delostrico
Direction: Read and understand the directions carefully. You will be given ample time to answer. Do not rush nor dawdle
(waste time; be slow). Most of all, do not cheat.
TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
A. DIRECTION: Read each item carefully, then choose the letter of the correct answer.
____1. What speech is intended to inform and to share new ideas and build perception?
a. Argumentative Speech c. Informative Speech
b. Descriptive Speech d. Persuasive Speech
____2. What speech written to convince the listener of the validity of the speaker’s argument?
c. Argumentative Speech c. Informative Speech
d. Descriptive Speech d. Persuasive Speech
____3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an argumentative essay?
a. Presents and explains the issue or case
b. Gives direction
c. Gives reasons and supports these reasons to prove its point.
d. Refutes (prove wrong) opposing arguments.
____4. What is found in the introduction?
a. problem
b. thesis statement.
c. background information needed for the argument
d. all of the above
____5. The following are steps in delivering a speech effectively except
a. Use your voice effectively
b. Use visual aid
c. Main eye contact
d. Exclude gestures and facial expression
____6. What part of a news story which contains the less important information and is often omitted by the newspaper
editor if there is not enough space left in the newspaper?
a. Body
b. Head
c. Headline
d. Tail
____7. Which of the following is not a key component of a good news story?
a. Attention-getting headline
b. A strong lead containing 5 W’s and H (Who, What, When, Where, Why and How)
c. Use of quotes
d. Presenting information from least to most
____8. What is the best way to practice your speech?
a. Present it aloud—again and again
b. Practice twice, rehearse then final practice
c. No practice is the best way, come what may.
d. All of the above
____9. Which speech intends to inform and to share new ideas and build perceptions?
a. Informative Speech
b. Persuasive Speech
c. Argumentative Speech
____10. Descriptive speech Which speech tries to change the reader’s mind by convincing him or her to agree with your
point of view?
a. Informative Speech
b. Persuasive Speech
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d. Descriptive speech
____11. Which speech tries to change the reader’s mind by convincing him or her to agree with your point of view?
a. Informative Speech
b. Persuasive Speech
c. Argumentative Speech
d. Descriptive speech
____12. What type of speech is written to convince the listener of the validity of the speaker’s argument?
a. Informative Speech
b. Persuasive Speech
c. Argumentative Speech
d. Descriptive speech
____13. What part of an essay restates the main claim and summarizes the arguments?
a. Body b. Conclusion c. Introduction d. Supporting details
____14. What key element in news writing is considered if we want to know how many people are affected in the
incident?
a. Human Interest
b. Proximity
c. Significance
d. Timing/Timeliness
____15. The following are the steps in delivering a speech effectively, EXCEPT__________.
a. Polishing your speech
b. Maintain eye contact with your audience
c. Incorporate proper gesture
d. Use visual aids

TEST I. IDENTIFICATION
B. DIRECTION: Give what is asked in the statements below. Write your answer on the space provided.

______________1. Restates the main claim and gives one or two general statements that exactly summarize the
arguments and support the main premise.
______________2. Can be thought of as a challenge or problem that drives the action of the story.
______________3. The goal of this speech is to give the audience a new understanding or new appreciation of some topic
with which you might be familiar.
______________4. Refers to the underlying insight, the moral or idea that the writer is expressing through the story.
______________5. This speech should be written objectively, logically, and respectfully.
______________6. Relates to the events that happen in a story.
______________7. Information or reports about recent events.
______________8. The closer a story hits to home, the more newsworthy it is
______________9. They are meant to be amusing or to generate empathy or other emotions.
______________10. This might involve convincing some to change the audience opinion or at the very least consider
some ideas that have not really been considered before.
______________11. When famous people are affected, the story matters.
______________12. Tells how many people are affected in an event or situation.
______________13. The purpose is to inform readers of what is happening in the world around them.
______________14. Refers to the actors of the story.
______________15. This refers to where and when the story happened.

TEST II. ComTrast

DIRECTION: Compare and Contrast the given terms below using a word or a phrase.
TERMS COMPARISON CONTRAST
1. Man and Woman
2. Bicycle and Motorcycle
3. Dog and Cat
4. Birthday and Christmas
5. Teacher and Student
6. Facebook and Instagram
7. TikTok and Youtube
8. pen and pencil
9. newspaper and magazine
10. school and hospital

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TEST III. PIE GRAPH
DIRECTION: Below is a graph that shows data of students who joined different school activities. Study the graph and
answer the questions that follow.

PAINTING

DANCING
SINGING

WRITING

QUESTIONS:
1. Which activity was joined the most? _______________________________
2. Which activity was joined the least? _______________________________
3. Which activity was joined by more students, singing or painting? _____________________
4. Which activity was joined by less students, writing or dancing? ______________________
5. List the activities in order of popularity (most to least). ________________________________________________

BONUS QUESTION: (5pts.)

Peter is the son of Pedro. Pedro is the father of Peter. Therefore, Pedro is the ______________________ of
Peter’s father?

Let nothing disturb you.

Let nothing frighten you.
Everything passes away except God.
God alone is sufficient.
- St. Teresa Of Avila

Prepared by: Ms. Mary Grace Belbestre Delostrico 😊