BAG-ONG KAHAYAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

BAG-ONG KAHAYAG, LAKE WOOD, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

ENGLISH GRADE 10
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION
SY 2017-2018

Name:_________________________________________________Year/Sec.:_______________
Teacher:_______________________________________________ Date: __________________

Direction: Read each item carefully and follow directions. Write the letter of the most appropriate answer
on your answer sheet..

A.Choose the word being described.

1. It needs to be proven
a. argument c. opinion
b. controlling idea d.mood
2.It is the central idea of a work
a. theme c. mood
b. tone d. argument
3.It is the feeling created in a reader by literary work
a. tone c. theme
b. mood d. opinion

4. It refers to the attitude of the writer toward his subject.

a. tone c. theme
b. mood d. opinion
5. It contains the body of evidence used to support a point of view.
a. argument c. opinion
b. controlling idea d.mood
B. Choose from the pool of answers the writer’s/speaker’s intention as hinted at by each
underlined expression.
a. ability b. obligation c. probability d. willingness

6. It’s true that sorrows in life may bring despair.

7. We must find courage even the small things that will come our way.
8. We will endure even the greatest sufferings that will come our way.
9. Ordinary trials can be turned into extraordinary moments.
C. Read the short passage and choose the letter of your answer.
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 simple ones:
6.The first one is I imagine that I am in the place of other person I’ll do good. 7. Next, I’ll imagine how
she’ll feel and react. 8. That way, I’ll think doing good to others will make at least a better
person. 9. That will make me be grateful that I have done something good.
10. With these 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? 12. I
bet you can!

10. The main point of the article is best expressed in sentence no. ______.
a. 3 c. 10
b.4 d.12
11. Exploring the of goodness, means you are practicing _________________.
a. Conscientiousness c. kindness
b. humility d. sympathy
12. The woe subtle in sentence 5 means______________________.
a. clear c. refined
b. practical d. strained
13. The kind of evidence used by the writer to support her stand is through _____________.

a. anecdotes c. statistics
b. examples d. video

14. The generalization or statement about the passage on life or human experience is to _________________.
a. bring out the best c. struggle against the odds
b. stand up for one’s belief d. take strength to bear up the odds

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 trach-and-field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee. 3. I respect them for
their courage and strength in overcoming obstacles. 4. Both are persons with
disabilities who defied obstacles I face in life.
From: Overcome an Obstacle to succeed” by Eddie Harris
15. The word “fought” is a/an _ of the word “defied” in sentence no.4
A. connotation c. opposite
B. denotation d. symbol
16. This passage would most probably interest a/an _______________________.
A. adolescent C. child
B. adult D. old man
17.The passage is most probably a part of a/an ____________________________.
A. anecdote C. letter
B. autobiography D. persuasive essay
18. To support his claim, the writer uses ______.
A. facts c. reason
b. opinions D. statistics
19. An effective persuasive technique used by the author to emphasize his point is through appealing to
_________.

A. emotion C. reason

B. moral D. both A and C

For Nos. 20-21.
“When the world looks hopeless,
And life is not fair
Throw back your shoulders
And do not despair.”

20. The expression to throwback your shoulders” means __________________.

A. exercise your shoulders C. be confident and brave
B. forget your responsibilities D. show your feelings

21. The passage appeal more to the sense of _________.

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

For nos. 22 to 25
If you have endured a great despair,
Then you did it alone.
Getting a transfusion from a fire,
Picking the scabs off your heart.
Them wringing it out like a sock.
-from: “Courage “ by Anne Sexton

22. The feeling that the writer intends us to have toward life is ______.
A.Contentment c. fear
b. courage d. hopeless
23. The word in the poem that gives hints at the mood it evokes is_________________.
A. aspired C. sink
B. sail D. succeed
24. The figure of speech used in the poem is _______.
A. alliteration C. personification
B. metaphor D. simile
25.T he last two lines of the poem express __________.
A. arrogance C. optimism
B. courage D. warning

D. Arrange the following sentences logically to form a coherent paragraph.

A. Let’s ask help from other students to repair the existing damage.
B. Finally, encourage all to maintain cleanliness and beauty of our surrounding.
C. We can restore the beauty of this wall.
D. First, let’s raise funds for the repair.
26. Which is the first sentence?
A. A C. C
B. B D. D
27. How about the second sentence?
A. A C. C
B. B D. D
28. Which is the last sentence?
A. A C. C
B. B D. D
29. It is an ancient story created to explain natural events and the characters are gods and goddesses.
A. fable C. myth
B. legend D. anecdote
30. It is a word used instead of a noun.
A. adjective C. verb
B. adverb D. preposition

31. The boy made _____________________________ special.

 A. herself C. hisself
B. himself D. theirselves
32. This person inspires the people to take care of their selves and continue life’s journey.
A. Nick Juaquin . C. Nick Vujicic
B. Nick Jr D. none of the above
33. Deadalus pushed his nephew to the hill because he learned that his nephew is talented.
What character trait does Deadalus have?
A. kind C. honest
B. envious D.boastful
34. What Republic Act is Anti-Bullying Law?
A. 20015 C. 10627
B . 10634 D. 20016
35. What’s the purpose of this law?
A. to protect the abused one C. to help those who are discriminated
B. to fight til death D. a and c
36. A character in the story who killed his grandfather is __________________.
A. Deadalus C. Icarus
B. Arachne D. Perseus
37. I heard a baby crying.
A. visual C. tactile
B. audio D. gustatory
38. I want to evade from my enemies. The unederlined word means___________.
a. escape c. leave
b. satisfy d.stay
39. Perseus is valorous.
A. strong c. kind
b. brave d. talented
40. Medusa’s head were turning into venomous snakes.
a. strong c. poisonous
b. long d. brave
41. What did Odin gave as a sacrifice in exchange of a drink from the magic water?
a. his son c. his wealth
b. his eye d. his wife
42. What kind of text in which you made an oral report and convince the listeners with your idea.
a.descriptive c. expository
b. narrative d. persuasive
43. half man and a half bull
a. minotaur c. midusa
b. bullman d. brochure
44. “I have challenged her to a contest. No one can compete me/” Arachne in this statement is
_____________.
a. Kind c. boastful
b. bright d. humble
45. He played his lyre so sweetly that he charmed all things on earth.
a. Orpheus c. Deadalus
b. Icarus d. Perseus
46.Perseus was starting his wife died. His love to his is his weakness.
a. true c. not sure
b. false d. I don’t know
47. The old woman told Arachne to ask an apology to the goddess but she did not mind it.
Who is the old woman?
a. the goddess c. Athena
b. her grandmother d. a and c
48. The story of Arachne is a/an _____________.
a. legend c. fable
b. myth d. parable
49. To express an unfavorable or adverse judgment is _________________.
a. entranced c. summoned
b. condemned d. inspired
50. Arachne tried to hang herself in the rope when she found out that could not compete the goddess.
a. Arachne accepted her defeat. C.Arachne could not accept her defeat.
B. Arachne did not deal the challenge positively. D. B and C

BAG-ONG KAHAYAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

BAG-ONG KAHAYAG, LAKE WOOD, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

ENGLISH GRADE 10
 SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION
SY 2017-2018

Name:_________________________________________________Year/Sec.:_______________
Direction: Read each item carefully and follow directions. Write the letter of the most appropriate answer
on your answer sheet
1. This type of speech persuades others through logical reasoning and analysis
a. Impromptu speech
b. Roast speech
c. Extemporaneous speech
d. Argumentative assay

“Then you will have the artesian well here right away,” he said. He ordered the area commander to get pipes and
pumps from the armed forces supply depot, and demanded they should be brought to the spot immediately. He asked the
army to bring in bulldozer, troops, and trainees for labor, and also organize the civilians.

2. The text implicitly stated that President Ramon Magsaysay was ____________
a. A man of disguise
b. A man of principle
c. A man of values
d. A man of action
3. The statement, “Then you will have the artesian well here right away” as directly stated in the text
is a/an
a. Explicit information
b. Implicit information
c. General information
d. Firsthand information
4. The purpose of the author in writing the text is to _____________
a. Inform b. entertain c. persuade d. expose

With a deep sigh, Dulce drifted toward the window. In the fading light she could barely see the figure riding up the
path. As soon as he sprang from his horse and strode to the front door, Dulce knew it was Lance. Quickly she trust the letter
she had been reading into her dress pocket. The door to the drawing room swung open.

“What have you done with our son?” Lance bellowed, his face distorted with rage.

“He is in safe place,” Dulce replied, and with a sudden movement, she yanked at the bell cord to summon the
servant.

5. At the beginning of the passage, the mood is ________________

a. Eerie b. energetic c. quite d. romantic
6. At the end of the passage, the mood is ______________
a. Tense b. humorous c. mysterious d. calm
7. From the passage, it could be inferred that
a. Dulce and Lance are having disagreement over their son
b. Dulce favors her son’s action
c. Lance doesn’t approve of his wife’s decision
d. All of the above
8. The author of the passage wants us to think that __________________
a. A mother knows what is best for her son
b. A conflict normally occurs at home
c. People vary in disposition
d. Lance is very protective of his son
9. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is to _______________
a. Tell a story about husband and wife
b. Make people realize the importance of communication
c. Describe the setting within the family
d. None of the above
10. Primordial means _______________
a. Existing from the beginning
b. To speak of or address with irreverence
c. A series of loops; spiral
d. An agency or force of unlimited power
11. Coil means __________________
a. Existing from the beginning
b. To speak of or address with irreverence
c. A series of loops; spiral
d. An agency or force of unlimited power
12. Lamentation means _________

a. To crowd together in great numbers

b. A crying out in grief
c. To beat as if by blows of a whip
d. Existing from the beginning
13. Omnipotence means ________
a. An agency or force of unlimited power
b. A series of loops; spiral
c. To speak of or address with irreverence
d. To crowd together in great numbers
14. Tries to change the reader’s mind by convincing the reader with the writer’s point of view
15. Introduces the problem and gives the background information needed for the argument

a. Argumentative essay b. introduction c. body d. conclusion

16. Restates the main claim and gives one or two general statements that exactly summarize the
arguments and support the main premise
17. It contains the reasons.
18. Ask the writer to explain what they would do. The keyword in these topics is usually “should” as in
“hat should we do?”

a. Questions of fact b. questions of value c. questions of policy

19. Address the relative merit (goodness or badness) of something

20. Ask you to answer whether or not something is true.
21. The sound changes produced by the rise and fall of the voices when speaking, especially when this
has an effect on the meaning of what is said
a. Intonation b. juncture c. stress d. pitch
22. The manner in which words come together and a connection is made
a. Intonation b. juncture c. stress d. pitch
23. Accent, the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note
a. Intonation b. juncture c. stress d. pitch
24. The property of sound with variation in frequency of vibration
a. Intonation b. juncture c. stress d. pitch
25. Identify the two aims of a debate program.
a. To enhance the students’ intellectual abilities
b. To enhance the students’ social/communicative skills
c. C. to enhance students’ locational skills
d. To enhance students’ writing skills

BAG-ONG KAHAYAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

BAG-ONG KAHAYAG, LAKE WOOD, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

ENGLISH GRADE 10
THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION
SY 2017-2018
Name:_________________________________________________Year/Sec.:_______________
Direction: Read each item carefully and follow directions. Write the letter of the most appropriate answer

A lion had been watching three bulls feeding in an open field. One day, he attempted to attack the bulls several
different times but without success. This was so because the bulls stayed together and helped each other drive him off. The
lion had lost hope in eating them. The lion was no match for three strong bulls with their sharp horns and hoofs.
The lion stayed on the watch until he noticed the bulls were no longer together. They stayed away from each other
after fighting over something. It was now easier than ever to attack the bulls one at a time, which he did to his great delight.
There is strength in numbers. Three weak entities can be stronger than a very strong one. This can be a good reason
for making cooperation a goal in organizations.

on your answer sheet

1. What characteristic of a lion led him to succed in overcoming the bulls?
a. Its strength b. its wit c. its charm d. its patience
2. Why did the lion finally succeed in attacking the bulls?
a. because it asked the help of other lions
b. because it waited the bulls to fall asleep
c. because it attacked the bulls when they are eating
d. because it attacked the bulls when they were far from each other
3. What could have happened if the bulls did not fight?
a. they could have succeeded in attacking the lion
b. they could have gathered more food in the field
c. they could have succeeded in driving off the lion
d. they could not have driven the lion away

People lie for different reasons. One common reason is to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. For example, a friend
might ask, “Do you like my new haircut? If you think it’s ugly, you might still answer, “Yes.” We value the relationship more
than telling the truth because we love the person. However, some say it’s better to tell the truth which hurts than to make the
person we love believe in a lie which provides temporary happiness.

4. According to the text, what is one reason why people lie?

a. to hurt people b. to avoid hurting others c. to show we love the person d. to make someone believe in it
5. If not everybody agrees that it is sometimes right to tell a lie in order to do good deed, which of the following is the best thing
to do.
a. never tell a lie, no matter what
b. tell the truth only when it will not hurt the person involved.
c. tell the truth but make sure to be gentle if the truth can possibly hurt
d. tell the truth as long as it will not break a friendship
6. What lesson in life can we get from the text?
a. It is okay to tell white lies to avoid hurting people
b. truth, no matter hor much it will hurt people, should not be kept hidden
c. it’s better to know the truth from other people, not from the ones you love
d. when you love people, you should never hurt them
7. Derived from a Latin phrase meaning “in readiness,” is applied to a speech given, a poem recited, or a song sung without
advance notice or warning.
a. extemporaneous b. impromptu c. argument d. actual speaking
8. The succees of your argument depends on your skill in convincing your reader through sound reasoning, persuasion, and __
a. proposition b. refutation c. evidence d. claim
9. Give the context and background of the issue.
a. introduction b. proposition c. refutation d. proof e. conclusion
10. conclude with conviction. Make a strong plea for action, or invite your readers to refute your argument
a. introduction b. proposition c. refutation d. proof e. conclusion
11. Rely primarily on reasoning for your appeal and use emotional appeals carefully; use examples, facts, experts, and statistics
a. introduction b. proposition c. refutation d. proof e. conclusion
12. Analyze the opposition’s argument and summarize it; refute or address the points
a. introduction b. proposition c. refutation d. proof e. conclusion
13. What are the characteristics of the ideal knight according to “Song of Roland”,?
a. strong b. heroic c. brave d. all of the above
14. What causes the death of Roland?
a. He is struck in the head and dies
b. He is wounded by a sword
c. He was bitten to death
d. He was shot
15. In the poem “Laura,” how was Laura described by the speaker?
a. brown hair b. tantalizing eyes c. angelic moves d. tender care
16. This person devoted herself to working among the poorest of the poor.
a. Mother Teresa b. Nelson Mandela c. Hellen Keller d. Corazon Aquino

17. She campaigned for women’s right to vote, labor rights, socialism, and other causes
a. Mother Teresa b. Nelson Mandela c. Hellen Keller d. Corazon Aquino
18. He fought against racial discrimination in South Africa. The first country’s black chief executive
a. Mother Teresa b. Nelson Mandela c. Hellen Keller d. Corazon Aquino
19. First woman elected as President in her country.
a. Mother Teresa b. Nelson Mandela c. Hellen Keller d. Corazon Aquino
 20. Comprises of 100 novellas told by 10 men and women over a 10-day journey
a. Decameron b. Ibong Adarna c. Canterbury Tales d. The Necklace
21. This story centers on catching the mythical bird that possesses magical powers.
a. Decameron b. Ibong Adarna c. Canterbury Tales d. The Necklace
22. The story is narrated by 29 pilgrims travelling to the shrine of the martyr Saint Thomas.
a. Decameron b. Ibong Adarna c. Canterbury Tales d. The Necklace

II. Complete the lyrics of the song “Imagine” by filling out the lines with the correct word.

IMAGINE You may say I’m a 27. _________

Imagine there’s no heaven But I’m not the only 28. __________
It’s easy if you try I hope someday you’ll join us
No hell below us And the 29._______ will be as 30. _________
Above us only 23.__________
Imagine all the 24.___________ Imagine no possessions
Living for today . . . . . I wonder if you can
No need for greed or 31. ____________
Imagine there’s no countries A 32. _____________ of a man
It isn’t hard to do Imagine all the people
Nothing to kill or die for Sharing all the 33._____________
And no religion too
25. __________all the people You may say I’m a 34.____________
Living life in 26. ____________ But I’m not the only 35.___________
I hope someday you’ll join 36. _______
And the 37.__________ will be as one.

For items 38-40

38. From which kind of text was the selection taken?

I doubted if I should ever come back
a. narrative
I shall be telling this with a sigh
b. journalistic
Somewhere ages and ages hence
c. literary
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
d. historical
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
39. Which road did the persona take?
a. the road taken by most people
b. the road taken by few people
c. the roads which diverged in a wood
d. the road which look different

40. What does the phrase “two roads diverged in a wood” refer to?
a. a dilemma in making choices
b. the difficult times in our life
c. the doubts we have in ourselves
d. the choices we make in our life
41. It needs to be proven
a. argument c. opinion
b. controlling idea d.mood
42.It is the central idea of a work
a. theme c. mood
b. tone d. argument
43.It is the feeling created in a reader by literary work
a. tone c. theme
b. mood d. opinion
44. It refers to the attitude of the writer toward his subject.
a. tone c. theme
b. mood d. opinion
45. It contains the body of evidence used to support a point of view.
a. argument c. opinion
b. controlling idea d.mood