DEL ROSARIO INTEGRATED SCHOOL

SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION – QUARTER 3

ENGLISH 10
Name: ________________________________________________ Score: ________________
Grade and Section: _______________________________________
Directions. Read and analyze each sentence. Answer each correctly and write your answer before the number. (USE CAPITAL
LETTERS)
Directions: Read the sentences below and identify what they refer to from the given choices below each. Write the letter of your
answer directly in the blank.

_____1. What does an argumentative essay presents in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable or believable?
A. A sentence that gets the reader's attention.
B. Evidences for a claim
C. The main idea of an essay.
D. All of the above
_____2. What do you call an idea which the opinions of people are different?
A. Argument C. Claim
B. Evidence D. Issue
_____3. What is a counterargument?
A. Agreeing with your opponent's claim.
B. An idea given by the opposing side against the claim given.
C. The response to an argument.
D. All of the above
_____4. There are three parts to an essay. Which of the following is part of an descriptive essay?
A. Claim, Counterclaim C. Thesis, Topic sentence
B. Introduction, Body, Conclusion. D. All of the above
_____5. These are the elements of an argumentative essay.
A. Claim, Argument C. Claim, Counterargument, Rebuttal.
B. Evidence, claim and conclusion D. All of the above
_____6. These are the components of an argumentative essay.
A. Introduction and Body. C. Introduction, Body and Conclusion
B. Refutation and Conclusion D. All of the above
_____7. It is the body paragraph where facts of the given thesis statements of the essay are written?
A. Body C. Introduction
B. Conclusion D. Refutation
_____8. What is a Conclusion?
A. This is rephrasing the thesis statement only.
B. This is rephrasing the introduction.
C. It is rephrasing the thesis statement, major points and giving suggestions
D. None of the above
_____9. Informative writing is sometimes called _____________ writing.
A. argumentative C. narrative
B. explanatory D. persuasive
_____10. In choosing a topic, it must be ______________.
A. broad C. narrow
B. extensive D. specific
_____11. In informative writing, the following are considered evidence except for -
A. data C. opinion
B. facts D. statistics
_____12. The suggestions and message of the writer are included in the __________.
A. body C. introduction
B. conclusion D. topic sentence
_____13. This is where facts, statistics, statements, and other supporting details are included.
A. body C. introduction
B. conclusion D. thesis statement
_____14. This part summarizes and reiterates the thesis statement of a text.
A. body C. introduction
B. conclusion D. thesis statement
_____15. Which type of writing aims to convince the readers to agree with the writer’s opinion or perspective?
A. Argumentative Writing C. Informative Writing
B. Descriptive Writing D. Persuasive Writing
_____16. Which of the following statements best describes argumentative writing?
A. It presents the writer’s side about an issue and the evidence to prove his points.
B. It uses emotive language to sway the readers to agree with the writer’s opinions.
C. It usually ends with a call to action.
D. All of the above.
_____17. Which of the following is not a piece of acceptable evidence to prove one’s point?
A. opinions of random people C. statement of experts
B. research findings D. statistics
_____18. Besides knowledge about the topic, what is an important aspect to consider when writing a persuasive or
argumentative essay?
A. length of the essay C. knowing the target audience
 B. extensiveness of vocabulary D. All of the above
_____19. Which of the following is a thesis statement?
A. An app or tablet can provide children with an alternate medium for education.
B. Gifted children can also benefit from technology-based learning environments.
C. The use of technology and screen time can be positive for children.
D. Technology allows children to excel academically.
_____20. What is the purpose of a counterargument in argumentative writing?
A. It is primarily aimed at setting argumentative from persuasive writing.
B. It is meant to make the essay longer and meet the word count.
C. It provides a chance for the writer to acknowledge the loopholes of his own arguments.
D. It is intended to weaken the opposing arguments by presenting evidence that would
invalidate their claim.
_____21. Which of the following is an example of a counterargument?
A. The result of several studies have shown that corporal punishment is harmful.
B. Poor cognitive development skills is also a result of the stress caused from the anxiety
associated with corporal punishment.
C. Corporal punishment can cause children to have a poor view of their own self-worth,
which may be an entirely internalized behavior.
D. Although corporal punishment can provide positive and temporary child compliance, the
effects of such action is deleterious and can last for many years.
_____22. Which of these terms is often used interchangeably with the word “critique”?
A. Summary C. Review
B. Synopsis D. Report
_____23. Which statement is not true about a critique?
A. It is a purely opinionated piece of writing about a story, novel, film, etc.
B. It is usually done by experts or people with considerable knowledge about the work.
C. It does not place emphasis on giving recommendations to possible readers or viewers.
D. It is an in-depth evaluation or assessment of a piece of work such as a short story or film.

_____24. Which of the following APA format for references is correct?

A. Surname, Initial. (Year). Title (Edition). Publisher.
B. Surname, Initial, (Year). Title (Edition). Publisher.
C. Surname, Initial, (Year). Title. Publisher (Edition).
D. Surname, Initial. (Year) Title (Edition). Publisher.

_____25. Which of the following is an example of IN-TEXT citation in PARAPRHASING?

A. (Harris, 2001, p.50)
B. (Harris, 2001)
C. Harris, L. (2023). Reading and Communication.
D. Harris, L. (2023)

26-30. Identify the case of the highlighted pronoun.

26.His daughter cooked a meal for her.
27.The house is theirs.
28.My pet is playing with its tail.
29.Do we have to share it with them?
30.She was the head of the sports team.