For items 1-2, refer to the news report below:

Mayon Volcano’s seismic monitoring network recorded 3 rockfall related events over the past
24-hours. Steam plume emissions drifted west and west-northwest. Faint crater glow from the summit
could be observed at night. Sulfur dioxide (SO 2) emissions was measured at an average of 176
tons/day on 17 April 2020. Inflation of the middle to upper portions of the volcanic edifice that began in
the last quarter of 2019 continues.
[Link]

_____ 1. As a resident in the area, what will you tell to your neighborhood after reading the news
report?
a. Run rushly away from home with your family.
b. Stay calm and keep an eye on all your properties from the looters.
c. Stay alert and be ready for the possible evacuation
d. All of the above
_____ 2. How will you classify the message revealed about the news report?
a. To Persuade b. To inform c. To entertain d. all of the above
_____ 3. Which of the following statements is the best reason why writers include titles,
subtitles, graphs, maps, images and tables in their articles?
a. to fill the spaces of the paper
b. to provide an interpretation of the text
c. to serve as a guide for the readers’ eyes in reading the text
d. to help readers better understand the content
_____ 4. Which is NOT the function of a map as a textual aid?
a. Maps show specific directions to a destination.
b. Maps can give a clearer picture of where the boundaries of each town, city,
province and country lies.
c. Maps can provide an image of the place being discussed.
d. Maps can show landmarks that may be in a place.
_______ 5. This film genre induces strong feelings of excitement, tension, suspense and other similar
emotions.
a. comedy c. drama
b. romance d. thriller

______ 6. Choose the most likely author’s purpose from the given film plot descriptions:

Sonita, a determined Afghan teenager who overcomes living as a refugee in Iran (where
female singers are banned from singing solo) and her family’s plan to sell her into marriage to follow
her dreams of becoming a rapper. (Sonita)

a. stands up for your conviction

b. even people that we call heroes have flaws
c. individuals have certain ways to cope with changes
d. the key to receiving enlightenment is to step aside from the ego
______ 7. Fiction: stories that come from the author’s imagination.
a. Historical fiction c. Science fiction
b. Fantasy d. Realistic fiction
______ 8. Poetry: writing that is concerned with the beauty of language.
a. Dramatic c. Narrative
b. Lyrical d. Humorous
_______ 9. This type of listening is for the purpose of enjoyment or appreciation.
a. Analytical/critical c. Emphatic
b. Appreciative d. Comprehensive
_______ 10. This type of listening is used to evaluate the content of the message.
a. Comprehensive c. Emphatic
b. Appreciative d. Critical/Analytical

Homework Ban Yet Again

Homework is necessary, especially if it is reasonable, well-planned, and
monitored or checked properly. Students themselves agree to this, adding that
doing homework keeps them away from gadget addiction. In fact, based on the
survey of American researcher Denise Letterman about the perception of
students towards homework assignments, 80 percent of the respondents said that
the assignment is necessary to understand course material.
Homework can also encourage the involvement of parents, especially
when they tutor or assist their children in doing the task -- a bonding time of sorts.
It also lets them see how the child is progressing and what topics are taught in
school.
In cases of class suspension due to inclement weather, or when a student
incurs many days of absence from school, homework assignments are important
in ensuring that no student will be lagging behind in mastering the necessary
competencies.
Quite obviously, whether or not teachers should give homework
assignments is not the million-dollar question. It’s about the quality of instruction.
If policy makers only intend to allow learners to have quality time with their
families, or to help them balance academic development and personal growth,
perhaps they should look first into how homework assignments can be regulated
(not prohibited) so as not to compromise the students’ family time. They could
also organize programs that would help educators in improving the quality of their
instruction so that every discussion, task and homework maximizes student
learning.

______ 11. Based on how the essay was written, which of the following is not
among the intended audience?
a. Out-of-school Youth (OSY) c. Teachers
b. Parents d. Students
______ 12. What is the greatest weakness of this essay if it intended to convince
readers that homework should not be banned?
a. It failed to present and refute opposing ideas.
b. There is not enough evidence to support the thesis.
c. It lacks a strong conclusion that reiterates the importance of
homework.
d. The language and writing style is not appropriate for its intended
audience.
______ 13. It refers to speaking smoothly, reasonably fast, and without having to stutter, stop,
or pause a lot.
a. Accuracy c. Coherence
b. Fluency d. Tone
______ 14. This is based on the writer’s/speaker’s attitude while writing/delivering a text.
a. Tone c. Coherence
b. Accuracy d. Fluency
______15. Which can be used to investigate an issue then discuss findings and propose solutions or
options to address the issue?
a. advocacy c. Campaign
b. research d. call for action
“Eight years ago, together with a handful of friends, I started a Love Yourself. It was basically a group of
friends who wanted to help out by providing free HIV testing and counselling because through one way or
another, their lives were affected by HIV. “–Garcia, Ronivin, Love Yourself Advocate.
______16. What must be the purpose of the Love Yourself Advocacy based on the advocacy founder’s
statement?
a. to provide support and stop the spread of HIV
b. to love and protect oneself in order to avoid HIV
c. to emphasize a negative approach towards HIV awareness
d. to limit the people engaging in relationships to impact HIV status
______17. Which is NOT a structure of an exposition?
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Opinion d. Body
______18. “Another reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes injuries.” Where
should this statement be found?
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Opinion d. Body
_____19. I do believe that audio-books are worthwhile reading material.
a. assertion c. Opinion
b. Facts d. policy
_____ 20. Motorcycles are extremely dangerous.
a. Three separate reports discussed the number of accidents last year.
b. There are hearsay reports about the accident.
c. I just dreamt an accident last night.
d. My brother told us it is difficult to drive a motorcycle.

_____ 21. You should not smoke.

a. Smoking is prohibited in public areas.
b. Smoking can be very dangerous to our health.
c. Smoking leads to addiction.
d. Smoking makes life complicated.
_____ 22. Which of the following statements does not make you a good speaker?
a. Establishing eye contact with the audience
b. You should dress in a way that exudes respect and formality.
c. You should observe proper pronunciation, stress, intonation, juncture, diction, tone, and
pacing when delivering a speech.
d. You are already a good speaker no need to have practice.
_____23. Which is true about multimodal text?
a. a way of communicating ideas or information.
b. using computer technology
c. text that uses two or more modes to present information or create meaning.
d. none of these

image: [Link]
_____24. What modality is shown in the image above?
a. spatial b. audio c. gestural d. visual
_____25. Which of the following scenarios would be considered an extemporaneous talk?
a. You are asked to speak at an event at the end of the month for a charity.
b. You are asked to be the keynote speaker at the event next week.
c. You are a replacement for a speaker and given 20 minutes to prepare.
d. You are speaking at a local art fest in a few days, but no specific topic given.
 _____ 26. What is the major characteristic of an impromptu speech?
a. it takes many hours to write c. it requires a lot of research
b. it is not planned d. it is rehearsed over several days
_____ 27. If your claim is, “Students should wear school uniforms,” your counterclaim would be
__________.
a. Some students should school uniforms.
b. I do not like school uniforms because they are ugly.
c. School uniforms would be a good idea.
d. Students should not wear school uniforms
_____ 28. What are the specific pieces of information that support a claim called?
a. Reason c. Evidence
b. Argument d. Counterclaim
_____ 29. Which of the following is a topic for an Informative Speech?
a. Destruction of the world's forest is justified by the human need for land and food.
b. All Filipino citizens should receive free COVID 19 vaccination
c. Impact of Blended Learning on Students' Education
d. Do field trips offer an educational benefit to students, or are they just a distraction?
_____ 30. Statistics and data about the latest COVID 19 cases in the country as well as the
number of deaths and active cases will be useful in a/an ____________________ if you want the listeners
to know why they should continue to follow the health protocols consistently.
a. Argumentative Writing Technique c. Persuasive Speech
b. Persuasive Writing Technique d. Informative Speech

______31. Which event shows an internal conflict?

a. Jose couldn't believe her sister Anita has beaten him in a Chess match.
b. Soledad has learned to pay no attention to her neighbors' ill things about her and her
family.
c. Patricia had two options to choose from. She stays in the Philippines with her loved ones
or accepts the offer to work abroad to secure better lives for her and her family. Patricia couldn't
choose one.
d. Pedro has to brave the rain to get home today.

______32. Which event shows a dynamic character?

a. The prodigal prince knelt before the king, asking for forgiveness. He promised to pay for all
his mistakes and to live a better life.
b. The king, who has always loved the price, forgave him.
c. The queen's heart was filled with joy because the son was so dear to her and finally made it
home.
d. The princess, who has always longed for her brother, couldn't hide her excitement.
_____ 33. This is the part where researchers present the purpose of their research.
a. methodology b. Interviewing c. Interview Guide d. Introduction
_____ 34. What technical term is used when you acknowledge the sources used in research?
a. Reference b. Discussion c. Appendix d. Results
_____ 35. What type of definition given below shows the specific meaning of a word or phrase used in
defining the terms of a process?
a. Operational Definition c. Expanded Definition
b. Technical Definition d. Extended Definition
______36. The statement below is an example of ______________.
a. Operational Definition c.
b. Expanded Definition d.
_____ 37. Which of the ways of expanding definition of words is applied in the lines below?
” You have first washed your hands with soap thoroughly. Then, apply the sanitizer to
be clean safe from virus”
a. Expanding by Process c. Expanding by Example
b. Expanding by Comparison and Contrast d. Expanding by Motivation
______ 38. How do you expand the definition of a word to enrich comprehension and express
yourself effectively?
a. Expanding by example, comparison and contrast, and process
b. Expanding by summary, analyzation, sample
c. Expanding by process, summary, Conclusion
d. Expanding by Conclusion, Contrast/comparison/ summary
______39. Which of the following is the CORRECT definition of the underlined word in the box
below?

The long hike up to the mountain was extremely grueling.

a. A point of exhaustion.
b. It is trying to go along the point of exhaustion punishment as well as hellacious feelings.
c. It is trying to go along the point of exhaustion.
d. Exhaustion and punishment in some cases differ.
_____ 40. Which of the following choices is INCORRECT when writing definition?
a. Avoid defining the term solely using etymologically related terms.
b. Avoid terms that are more complicated than the term being defined.
c. Clarity, brevity and conciseness are unnecessary when writing definition.
d. Stay away from jargon.

Answers key English 10

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. D
9. C
10. C
11. D
12. A
13. A
14. D
15. C
16. A
17. D
18. B
19. B
20. A
21. B
22. D
23. C
24. B
25. C
26. A
27. B
28. A
29. C
30. D
31. D
32. A
33. A
34. D
35. A
36. B
37. C
38. B
39. A
40. D