JIABONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Jiabong, Samar

PRE-TEST IN ENGLISH 10
MODULE I
PART I. KNOWLEDGE

A. Basic Points to Consider in Writing Process

Direction: Complete the diagram by writing the three (3) basic points to consider during the preliminary
stage of writing process (1-3).

1.

3. 2.

B. Special Terms
Direction: Match each term in column A with the most appropriate description in column B.

A B
_____ 4. argument A. what needs to be proven by facts
_____ 5. controlling idea B. central idea of a work of literature
_____ 6. mood C. feeling created in a reader by a literary work
_____ 7. opinion D. a core idea or focus of a written work
_____ 8. tone E. contains the body evidence used to support a point of view
_____ 9. theme F. refers to the attitude of the writer towards his subject

C. Modals
Direction: Choose from the pool of answers the writer’s/speaker’s intention as hinted by each underlined
expression.
A. ability B. obligation C. probability D. willingness

10. It’s true, sorrows in life may bring despair.

11. We must find courage even in small things that we do.
12. We will endure even the greatest sufferings that will come our way.
13. Ordinary trials can be turned into extraordinary moments.

D. Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns

Direction: Determine whether each underlined words is used as an intensive or reflexive pronoun. Write In
for intensive pronoun and Re for reflexive pronoun.

14. You can see yourself more clearly.

15. Judge how much you know about yourself.
16. Life itself offers you many opportunities.

PART II. UNDERSTANDING

Reading and Literature

Direction: Read each of the following short passages carefully and copy the letter of the word or phrase that
best completes each numbered item.

For nos. 17-19 “When the world looks hopeless,

And life is not fair,
Throw back your shoulders
And do not despair.”
17. The expression to “throw back your shoulders” means _____.
A. exercise your shoulders C. ignore your problems
B. forget your responsibilities D. show your feelings
18. The passage appeals more to the sense of _____.
A. feeling B. sight C. sound D. taste

19. Most probably, the writer’s purpose in this passage is to _____.

A. express a feeling B. give an advice C. reveal the truth D. win other’s approval

For nos. 20-23 If you have endured a great despair,

Then you did it alone.
Getting a transfusion from a fire,
Picking the scabs off your heart,
Then wringing it out like a sock.
from: Courage by Anne Sexton

20. The feeling that the writer intends us to have toward life is _____.
A. contentment B. courage C. fear D. hopelessness

21. The word in the poem that gives hint to the mood it evokes is _____.
A. endured B. despair C. fire D. heart

22. The figure of speech used in the poem is _____.

A. alliteration B. metaphor C. personification D. simile

23. The last two lines of the poem express _____.

A. arrogance B. courage C. optimism D. warning

For nos. 24-26 An excerpt from: Rabbi Ben Ezra

by Robert Browning

Then, welcome each rebuff

That turns earth’s smoothness rough,
Each sting the bids nor sit nor stand nor go!
Be our joys three parts pain!
Strive, and hold cheap the starin’;
Learn, nor account the pang; dare, never
Grudge the three.

24. The word in the poem which is the opposite of “acceptance” is _____.
A. bids B. joys C. pangs D. rebuff

25. Lines no. 5 to 7 appeal more to the sense of _____.

A. feeling B. sight C. taste D. touch

26. The tone of the poem is more of _____.

A. admiration B. criticism C. inspirational D. pride

For nos. 27-31

1.) The best way to overcome a disability is to face it head-on and not to let it prevent you from achieving great
things. 2.) This is the lesson I draw from the lives of two people whom I admire – the musician Stevie Wonder and the
track-and-field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee. 3.) I respect them for their courage and strength in overcoming obstacles.
4.) Both are African American with disabilities who defied obstacles in order to be successful in their fields. 5.) They
taught me never to give up no matter how intimidating the obstacles I face in life.
from: Overcome an Obstacle to Succeed by Eddie Harris

27. The word “fought” is a/an _____ of the word “defied” in sentence no. 4.
A. connotation B. denotation C. opposite D. symbol

28. This passage would most probably interest a/an _____.

A. adult B. adolescent C. child D. old man
29. The passage is most probably a part of a/an _____.
A. letter B. autobiography C. anecdote D. persuasive essay

30. To support his claim, the writer uses _____.

A. facts B. opinion C. reasons D. statistics

31. An effective persuasive technique used by the author to emphasize his point is through appealing to
_____.
A. emotion B. moral C. reason D. both A and C

For nos. 32-36

Exploring the Sea of Goodness
Lee Emm

1.) Do you believe that a sea of goodness is possible in this world? 2.) I always believe it is possible. 3.) Doing
something good, no matter what the consequences are will always make me contented and secure.
4.) There are a lot of ways I can do such, especially in doing something “good” for others. 5.) The steps are easy
but zealousness, humility and consistency are the subtle ways. Here are the simple ones:
6.) The first one is I imagine that I am in the place of the other person I’ll do good to. 7.) Next, I’ll imagine how
she’ll feel and react. 8.) That way, I’ll think doing good to significant others will make me at least a better person. 9.)
That will make me grateful that I have done something good.
10.) With this simple but notable ways I can prove to myself, to others and to God that I can explore the sea of
goodness in this ever changing world. 11.) How about you, can you explore it also? I bet you can!

32. The main point of the article is best expressed in sentence no. _____.
A. 3 B. 4 C. 10 D. 12

33. Exploring the sea of goodness, means you are practicing _____.
A. conscientiousness B. humility C. righteousness D. sympathy

34. The word subtle in sentence 5 means _____.

A. clear B. practical C. refined D. strained

35. The kind of evidence used by the writer to support her stand is through _____.
A. anecdotes B. examples C. statistics D. video

36. The generalization or statement about life or human experience the passage make is to _____.
A. bring out the best in you C. struggle against the odds
B. stand up for one’s belief D. take strength to bear up the odds

PART III. PROCESS

Logical Organization (nos. 37-40)
Direction: Arrange the following sentences logically to form a coherent paragraph.

_____ 37. A. Let’s ask help from other students to repair the existing damage.
_____ 38. B. Encourage all to maintain cleanliness and beauty of our surrounding.
_____ 39. C. We can restore the beauty of this wall.
_____ 40. D. First, let’s raise funds for the repair.

PART IV. PRODUCT

Composition Writing (nos.41-50)

Direction: Imagine you are a sales representative persuading the consumers to buy the latest gadget or
product you’re promoting/selling. Write a paragraph convincing the public about the advantages of buying the
gadget. Convince them using the persuasive techniques you know. You will be given ten (10) points for this
task.
Enumeration:

1–6 The Six Purposes in Writing

(inform, enlighten, persuade, impress, actuate, entertain)

7 – 14 The Eight Functions of Parenthetical Phrase/Expressions

(absolute phrase, appositive, aside, free modifier, interjection, introductory phrase, resumptive
modifier, summative modifier)

15 – 17 The Three Kinds of Appeal Used in Persuasive Writing

(reason, emotion, sense of right and wrong)

18 – 20 The Three Basic Parts of an Essay

(introduction, body, conclusion)