Pre-Test in English Grade 10

Name : ________________________Score____
Grade and Section ____________ Date : ____

A. Simple Recall
Directions: Match each term in column B with the most appropriate
description in column A.

A B
___1. Argument A. what needs to be proven by facts
___2. Controlling idea B. central idea of a work of literature
___3. Mood C. the feeling created in a reader by a literary work
___4. Opinion D. a core idea or focus of a written work
___5. Tone E. contains the body of evidence used to support a
point of view
___6. Theme F. refers to the attitude of the writer towards his
subject

B. Grammar
Modals. Directions: 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

____7. It’s true that sorrows in life may bring despair.

____8. We must find courage even in the small things that we do.
____9. We will endure even the greatest sufferings that will come our way.
____10. Ordinary trials can be turned into extraordinary moments.

C. Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns

Directions: Determine whether each underlined word is used as an
intensive or reflexive pronoun. Write In for intensive pronoun and Re for
reflexive pronoun.
_____11. You can see yourself more clearly.
_____12. Judge how much you know about yourself.
_____13. Life itself offers you many opportunities.

Part II. Understanding

Reading and Literature
Directions: Read each of the following short passages carefully and copy the
letter of the word or phrase that best completes each numbered item.
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 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 frst 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 others
will make me 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!

___14. The main point of the article is best expressed in sentence no. __.
A. 3 B. 10 C. 4 D. 12
___15. Exploring the sea of goodness, means you are practicing ______.
A. conscientiousness B. Kindness C. humility D. sympathy
___16. The word subtle in Sentence 5 means _________.
A. clear B. refined C. practical D. strained
___17. The kind of evidence used by the writer to support her stand is
through____.
A. anecdotes B. Statistics C. examples D. video
___18.The generalization or statement about the passage on life or human
experience 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
For nos. 19 to 22
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 persons 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

19. The word “fought” is a/an _______ of the word “defied” in sentence no. 4.
A. connotation B. opposite C. denotation D. symbol
20. This passage would most probably interest a/an __________.
A. adolescent B. child C. adult D. old man
21. The passage is most probably a part of a/an __________.
A. anecdote B. letter C. autobiography D. persuasive essay
22. To support his claim, the writer uses ____.
A. facts B. Reasons C opinion D. statistics
23. An effective persuasive technique used by the author to emphasize his
point is through appealing to ________.
A. emotion B reason C, moral D. both A and C

For nos. 24 to 26
“ When the world looks hopeless,
And life is not fair,
Throw back your shoulders
And do not despair.”

24. The expression to “throw back your shoulders” means________.

A. exercise your shoulders C. be confident and brave
B. forget your responsibilities D. show your feelings
25. The passage appeals more to the sense of ________ .
A. feeling B. sound C. sight D. taste
26. Most probably, the writer’s purpose in this passage is to ____.
A. express a feeling C. reveal the truth
B. give an advice D. win other’s approval
For nos. 27 to 32

An excerpt from: Rabbi Ben Ezra

by Robert Browning

Then, welcome each rebuff

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

27. The word in the poem which is the opposite of “acceptance” is _____.
A. bids B. pangs C. joys D. rebuff
28. Line nos. 5 and 6 appeal more to the sense of _______.
A. feeling B. sight C. taste D. touch
29. The tone of the poem is more of _______.
A. admiration B. Inspirational C. criticism D. pride

For nos. 30 to 33

If you have endured a great despair,

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

30.The feeling that the writer intends us to have toward life is ________.
A. contentment B. fear C. courage D. hopelessness
31. The word in the poem that gives hint to the mood it evokes is _____.
A. aspired B. sink C. sail D. succeed
32. The figure of speech used in the poem is ______________.
A. alliteration B. personification C. metaphor D. simile
33. The last two lines of the poem express _____________.
A. arrogance B. optimism C. courage D. Warning

Part III. Process

Logical Organization. (nos. 34 to 37)

Directions: 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.