Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division of Ilocos Norte
BANNA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. # 3, Lorenzo, Banna 2908 Ilocos Norte
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT #1 IN ENGLISH 10
LESSON 1: ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
QUARTER 3
S.Y. 2024-2025
I. Multiple Choice: Read the following questions then choose the letter of your answer from the given
choices. Write your answers on the space provided before each number.
____1. What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?
A. To provide a summary of different viewpoints
B. To persuade readers to support a specific point of view
C. To entertain the readers with a variety of stories
D. To analyze the use of language in different texts
____2. What does an argumentative essay presents in order to let the reader know why it is more
favorable?
A. The main idea of an essay. C. Evidences for a claim
B. A sentence that gets the reader's attention. D. All of the above
____3. What is a claim in an argumentative essay?
A. A fact that is universally accepted C. An anecdote shared by the author
B. A statement by an author about an issue D. A conclusion drawn from the evidence
____4. Which of the following is an element of an argumentative essay?
A. Anecdote B. Simile C. Evidence D. Hyperbole
____5. What is a counterargument?
A. Agreeing with your opponent's claim.
B. The response to an argument.
C. An idea given by the opposing side against the claim given.
D. An additional information or evidence that supports your claim
____6. What is the purpose of a counterargument in an argumentative essay?
A. To provide additional evidence to support the claim
B. To refute the author's own argument
C. To acknowledge and refute opposing viewpoints
D. To emphasize the main point of the essay
____7. What does writing an argumentative essay help in developing?
A. Creative writing skills C. Memorization techniques
B. Critical thinking and research skills D. Fine motor skills
____8. Which of the following terms is defined as "facts in the real world that can be used to support an
argument"?
A. Claim B. Rebuttal C. Evidence D. Counterargument
____9. What is the response to the counterargument in an argumentative essay called?
A. Claim B. Pros C. Cons D. Rebuttal
____10. What does a writer attempt to do in a good argumentative essay?
A. Persuade readers to understand and support their point of view
B. Introduce multiple conflicting viewpoints without taking a stance
C. Summarize the main arguments from various sources
D. Provide a detailed biography of the author
____11. Which element of an argumentative essay sums up the writer's point of view and restates the
claim?
A. Conclusion B. Claim C. Evidence D. Counterargument
____12. What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?
A. To present the counterarguments
B. To rephrase the thesis statement
C. To attract the readers' attention and provide background information
D. To summarize the major points
____13. In which part of the essay are the facts supporting the thesis statement written?
A. Introduction B. Conclusion C. Refutation/Counterargument D. Body
____14. In which part of the essay are the concluding remarks typically found?
A. Introduction B. Conclusion C. Refutation/Counterargument D. Body
____15. What is the function of the conclusion in an essay?
A. To present the counterarguments
B. To rephrase the thesis statement
C. To summarize the major points and provide recommendations
D. To attract the readers' attention and provide background information
II. Statement or Claim: Read the sentences and identify if they are a claim or a statement. Encircle the
correct answer.
16. All mammals are warm-blooded. [ Statement , Claim ]
17. Whales are mammals. [ Statement , Claim ]
18. The Harry Potter Novel is the number 1 best-selling book of all time. [ Statement , Claim ]
19. Not all dogs belong to the canine family. [ Statement , Claim ]
20. Wolves are canine. [ Statement , Claim ]
21. The universe was created with a Big Bang. [ Statement , Claim ]
22. Paper is made from trees. [ Statement , Claim ]
23. Water plants can filter pollution. [ Statement , Claim ]
24. China is the best country in the world. [ Statement , Claim ]
25. Some plants can be watered once a week. [ Statement , Claim ]
Prepared by:
MA. KRISTELL ANN P. ENCARNACION
Teacher II
