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Group Screening Test

English 10

Directions: Read each selection and answer the questions that follow. Write only the
letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet. A.

Still I Rise
By Maya Angelou

Number of words: 240

Questions written by Reden M. Juego
SOURCE: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46446/still-i-rise
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1. What upsets the one addressed by the persona in the poem?

A. the persona’s arrogance
B. the persona’s boldness
C. the persona’s rudeness
D. the persona’s weakness
2. What does trod in the first stanza mean?
A. bend over
B. blow over
C. step over D. take over
3. Which of the following is implied about the persona in the poem?
A. The persona is a dancer.
B. The persona is a slave.
C. The persona is black.
D. The persona is rich.
4. Which of the following lines contain a figure of speech?
A. But still, like dust, I'll rise.
B. Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
C. Does my haughtiness offend you?
D. Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
5. What is the general tone of the poem?
A. defiant
B. doubtful
C. happy
D. optimistic
6. What is the rhyming pattern evident in the first stanza?
A. AABC
B. ABBC
C. ABCB
D. ABCA
7. To what sense do the lines “Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear, I rise” appeal to?
A. sense of hearing
B. sense of sight
C. sense of smell
D. sense of touch
8. What relationship is evident between the persona speaking in the poem and the person
she is talking with?
A. a bully to a bullied
B. a defender to an ally
C. a friend to a friend
D. a leader to a follower
9. Who are being addressed in the poem?
A. Those who experienced being abused.
B. Those who felt extremely depressed.
C. Those who lost interest in their lives.
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D. Those who were not appreciated.

10. Which of the following techniques did the author use in emphasizing the theme?
A. Figures of speech such as metaphors are used.
B. Rhyming patterns were used in every stanza.
C. Significant lines were repeated all throughout the poem.
D. The events are narrated using the third person point of view

B.
Mental Health, Too

Prevention is better than cure. Mental health comprises our emotional, psychological,
and social well-being. It impacts how we feel, think, and behave every day. Additionally, it is
our capacity to make choices, form connections, and influence the environment in which we
live in. It is a fundamental human right. Furthermore, it is essential for our socioeconomic
and personal growth.

Mental health is important because it affects everything. By taking care of it, we can
be resilient and recover quickly from anything. Anyone out there can have a miserable day,
but that does not necessarily indicate that their life is horrible. The important thing is how we
handle it and sustain our mental well-being.

When our minds are in good shape, we appreciate our lives, our surroundings, and
the people that inhabit them. We can take any risks, learn new things, and innovate. We will
be better equipped to handle challenging situations in both our work and personal life. We
may experience the pain and frustration that can come from a loved one's passing, a job
loss, and other tough situations, but eventually, we are able to move on and resume enjoying
our lives.

Mental illness is common. It can happen at any age, from childhood to later in adult lives,
although most cases start at a younger age. It can have short-term or longterm impacts.
Besides this, it is also possible to experience many mental health disorders simultaneously.

You may be more likely to have a mental disorder if you have certain risk factors,
such as: childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect, experiencing discrimination and racism, losing
someone close to you, severe or long-term stress, domestic violence, bullying or other abuse
as an adult, having a long-term physical health condition, unemployment or losing your job,
and other lifestyle factors.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), among Filipino children aged 5
to 15, 10% to 15% are affected by mental health problems and 6.8% of Filipino students
aged 13 to 17 have attempted suicide at least once within a year before the 2015 Global
School-based Student Health survey.

On the other hand, untreated mental illness can cause serious issues with emotion,
behavior, and physical health. These are some of the problems that might arise from mental
illness: Unhappiness and decreased enjoyment of life; family conflicts; social isolation;
problems with alcohol and other drugs; missed work or school; and the worst, suicide.
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To prevent this, we should make social connections, talk to someone you trust, get
enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, get physical exercise, learn new skills, meditate daily, and
ask for help when needed.
The most priceless gift that God has given us is our life. We should not waste our
lives on trivial matters. Let's also be mindful of others' concerns by being empathetic or
compassionate and following up with them as frequently as possible. Let's work together to
spread the word about this issue so that we can guard our loved ones and families.

Number of Words: 501

Written by Justine Paul F. Alimento

11. Which of the following statements defines mental health?

A. It enables one to create positive interpersonal relationships.
B. It is the ability to make sound decisions and form connections.
C. It is the condition of the body resulting from regular physical activity.
D. It refers to active participation in organized social organizations.
12. Which of the following pertain/s to risk factors to having a mental disorder?

I. child abuse
II. trauma or neglect
III. learning new skill
IV. making social connections
V. experiencing discrimination
VI. losing someone close to you

A. I, II, III & IV

B. I, II, III & V
C. I, II, VI & V
D. I, II, V & VI

13. Which of the following situations is influenced by a mind in good shape?

A. Being dependent on comfort food
B. Getting compliments from peers
C. Identifying de-stressing activity
D. Isolating self from social media
14. Which mental health factor is depicted in the given situation below?
“A person suffers from physical pain due to the months of beating done by the
spouse.”
A. child abuse
B. domestic violence
C. long-term stress
D. unemployment

15. Which of the following completes the analogy below?

Enough sleep: Healthy mind: ___________________ : Mental illness
A. lack of sleep
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B. over-eating
C. drug abuse
D. unhealthy diet
16. What does empathetic mean in the following sentence?
Let's also be mindful of others' concerns by being empathetic or compassionate and
following up with them as frequently as possible.
A. appreciative
B. encouraging
C. responsible
D. understanding
17. Which of the following is true based on the text?
A. Untreated mental illness causes serious issues with emotion and physical health.
B. It is also impossible to experience many mental health disorders simultaneously.
C. Increased enjoyment of life and closed family ties arise from one’s mental illness.
D. Mental wellness is achieved from family conflicts, social isolation, and discrimination.
18. What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the text?
A. to call for action about the issue of mental health
B. to further explain the issue about mental health
C. to provide conclusions about mental health
D. to summarize the article about mental health
19. How did the writer organize the ideas about mental health?
A. by describing steps on how to take care of mental health
B. by enumerating examples of the effect of mental disorder
C. by listing important information about mental health
D. by providing suggestions on how to address mental health issues
20. What is the general tone of the article?
A. anxious- worried about the issue
B. didactic- intends to teach about the issue
C. sad- expressing grief about the issue
D. serious- treats the issue seriously

C.
Arachne
From Greek Mythology
In the kingdom of Lydia (an ancient area of Anatolia, which is in modern-day Turkey)
there lived a girl, named Arachne. She was very good at weaving, and her reputation for
embroidery soon spread. Athena, the goddess of (among many other things) spinners and
embroiderers, was considered by many to have been Arachne’s tutor, but Arachne refused to
give the goddess any credit for having taught her how to weave so beautifully.
Indeed, so sure of her own weaving abilities was she, that Arachne even boldly
challenged Athena to a weaving contest. Athena turned up in disguise as an old woman,
advising the young weaver to be more modest about her achievements.
Arachne was scornful, so Athena – angered by the girl’s arrogance – revealed her true
identity and accepted the challenge Arachne had proposed.
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The two competitors chose the subject of their tapestries with care: while Athena
showed the twelve Olympian gods in hers, she wove in a little detail in each of the four
corners, showing what happens to uppity mortals who think they can defy the gods.
Conversely, Arachne depicted the most outrageous things the gods had got up to – in
particular, Zeus’ track record in ‘seducing’ or abducting young maidens to satisfy his own
lust.
Arachne’s work was perfect, and Athena had to admit it. But, being a goddess, she
didn’t have to like it. What’s the use of being a deity if you can’t throw your weight about from
time to time? So, Athena tore up Arachne’s beautiful work and struck her down. Arachne was
so downcast by this, that she hanged herself.
Athena was vindictive and refused to give Arachne peace in death. So, she turned
the dead girl into a spider, so that she would be doomed to weave and spin for all time.
Number of
Words: 299
Written by Jovie
R. Cruz
21. “Athena – angered by the girl’s arrogance – revealed her true identity.” Which of the
following words found in Paragraph 2 is the opposite of the underlined word?
A. bold
B. disguise
C. modest
D. scornful
22. What does Arachne’s weaving show?
A.
abuses made by the gods
B.
naughtiness of the gods
C.
rudeness of the gods
D.
weaknesses of the gods
23. What does the selection intend to accomplish?
A.
To explain a natural phenomenon
B.
To narrate the origin of something
C.
To teach an important lesson
D.
To tell an exaggerated story
24. Why did Athena become angry with Arachne?
A.Arachne was a great weaver of a tapestry.
B.Arachne’s beauty is beyond compare.
C.Arachne’s creations are better than hers.
D.Arachne’s works are expensive and rare.
25. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Arachne?
A. Confident. She believed that she could defeat Athena at weaving.
B. Disobedient. She did not follow Athena’s advice to be humble.
C. Talented. She was exceptionally good at weaving beautiful tapestries.
D. Ungrateful. She was not thankful to Athena for teaching her to weave.
26. Which of the following is similar in purpose to this selection?
A. Fable
B. Folktale
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C. Legend
D. Parable

27. Which of the following best describes the theme?

A. acceptance, anger, pride
B. humility, obedience, power
C. pride, humility, power
D. vengeance, anger, pride
28. Which of the following is implied about the Greek gods and goddesses?
A. They are immortal and possess powers.
B. They are immortal but very emotional.
C. They assert their power over humans.
D. They feel superior over human beings.
29. What does the selection intend to accomplish?
A. To explain a natural phenomenon
B. To narrate the origin of something
C. To teach an important lesson
D. To tell an exaggerated story
30. Which of the following does NOT apply to the selection? (Critical)
A. All our talents are given to us by God.
B. Better to be humble than to be talented.
C. We should be humble even in victory.
D. We should know how to accept defeat.

D.

31. Which of the following is NOT a key strategy for Industrialization?

A. Agri Industrial Business Corridors
B. Export Development and Promotion
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C. Logistics & Marketing Support

D. Technology and Innovation
32. Which among the pillars does strategic communications belong to?
A. Consolidation
B. Industrialization
C. Modernization
D. Professionalization
33. Modernization is considered as one of the pillars of OneDA Reform Agenda. Which of
the following statements best describes modernization?
A. championing high value crops with vast export potential
B. employing both traditional and modern online channels
C. monitoring crop production through digital data bases
D. strengthening technology-driven procurement system
34. Who will be the direct beneficiaries of the reform agenda?
A. drivers B. farmers C. hunters D. sellers
35. What is the infographic all about?
A. ease of doing agri business
B. life of farmers and fisherfolk
C. modernization of the farming sector
D. programs and projects for agriculture
36. What does this phrase mean, “together with partners”?
A. cooperating with private companies
B. finding business partners
C. uniting as one in doing agri business
D. working with farmers and fisherfolks
37. Which of the following could be a consequence of the statement,
“a food-secure and resilient Philippines with empowered and prosperous farmers and
fisherfolks”?
A. Filipino families having enough food to eat
B. Healthier Filipino families, fishermen, and farmers
C. Lots of opportunities in farming and fishing activities
D. More hardworking Filipino farmers and fishermen
38. What is the purpose of the Department of Agriculture for creating the infographic?
A. To argue that agricultural industry should be a top priority
B. To communicate the strategic plans and action of the Department
C. To explain the accomplishments of the previous administration
D. To persuade the readers to support the local farmers
39. How were the topics arranged in the infographic?
A. chronologically
B. logically
C. randomly
D. structurally
40. Which of the following best describes the infographic?
A. The information are authentic.
B. The information are complete.
C. The information are relevant.
D. The information are updated.
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