RJDAMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC.

San Jose, Gonzaga, Cagayan

FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 10

Name: ____________________________________________ Score:___________________

Directions: Choose the best answer to the questions from the given choices. Encircle your answer.

For items 1-5: Read the text below and answer the questions.

The World Bank and Stockholm development gave a report about the degree of pollution in Asia, particularly
the cities of Beijing, Seoul, Manila, and Bangkok.

Some information about pollution in Asia stated in the report are the following:

4,000 Filipinos die each year because of air pollution.

90,000 residents of Manila also suffer from chronic bronchitis.

The bank’s Annual Review provides the following mortality figures:

Manila- the 3rd highest in Asia
Beijing- 4th highest
Seoul- 5th highest

The air pollution death figures in other parts of the world are even higher, says the World Bank which studied
World Health Organization statistics:
40,000 died in India
64,000 in Mexico City; and
over 5,000 deaths in San Paulo and Rio de Janiero.

1. What is the main idea the text conveys?

a. Deaths and illnesses from pollution
b. Deaths and happiness from pollution
c. Deaths and loneliness from pollution
d. There is no idea conveyed in the text.
2. In terms of severity of pollution, what is Metro Manila’s rank as compared to other polluted countries in
Asia?
a. 1st highest
b. 2nd highest
c. 3rd highest
d. 4th highest
3. What is the source of the degree of pollution in Asia?
a. World Bank and Stockholm
b. World Bank and Stock house
c. World Bank and Stock city
d. World Bank and States
4. If the pollution death figures in India, Mexico City, and San Paulo and Rio de Janiero are combined,
how many deaths may arise?
a. 109,000 deaths
b. 110,000 deaths
c. 112,000 deaths
d. 111,000 deaths
5. To what particular cities the degree of pollution arises?
 a. Beijing, China, Manila, Japan
b. Beijing, Seoul, Manila, Bangkok
c. Beijing, Macau, India, Thailand

Who Cares About Tress

Who cares about trees

Except beetles and bees’
Fruit eaters, book readers,
And garden lovers galore,
Bat shakers, box makers,
Boat builders, woodcarvers,
And carpenters by the score?

And does anyone care

That tress clean air, give shelter
And shade, and …what else?

And who’d want a tree

To plant in the yard, to hold down the soil, hold up
A swing, bear sweet fruits, and
Make your heart sing,
“O thank you, Tree!”

6. What stanza mentions the benefits we get from trees?

a. 1st stanza
b. 2nd stanza
c. 3rd stanza
d. 4th stanza
7. What does the title of the poem mean?
a. Trees are given
b. Trees are not given care
c. Trees are useful
d. Trees are not useful
8. What is being emphasized in the last stanza?
a. We cannot get benefits from trees.
b. We can get benefits from trees.
c. We cannot plant trees.
d. The stanza does not emphasize anything.
9. What is being emphasized in the second stanza?
a. The need to see what the trees can give.
b. The need not to see what the trees can give.
c. The need to see what the trees cannot give.
d. None of the above.
10. What stanza mentions the delight trees can give to one’s heart?
a. 1st stanza
b. 2nd stanza
c. 3rd stanza
d. 4th stanza
11. “Motor exhaust, chimney smoke, oil refiners, chemical plants, burning garbage, tobacco fumes”. What
does the line emphasize?
a. Pollution
b. Compulsion
c. Revolution
d. Attention
12. What specific thing does the line in item number 12 emphasize?
a. Water pollution
b. Air pollution
c. Land pollution
d. No pollution
13. Given the term as modem, what should be the appropriate class and differentiation?
a. Device, that makes possible transmission of data to or from a computer via telephone
b. Device, that makes possible transmission of computer to or from a data via telephone
c. Wire, that makes possible transmission of data to computer
d. None of the above
14. What is the appropriate class for the term arena?
a. A room
b. A gymnasium
c. An enclosed area
d. None of the above
15. In public speaking, it is always good to include yourself as you speak about a certain matter so as for the
audience to see that you are with them. What expression is useful?
a. We b. You c. They d. None
16. This element of communication is the source of information which is shared to the listeners.
a. Message b. Speaker c. Situation d. Interference
17. There is sometimes an emergence of noise when someone is speaking. With this, we may not be able to
clearly hear what the speaker is saying. What element of communication is present to such situation?
a. Interference b. Message c. Channel d. Speaker
18. This factor in public speaking helps to make sure the speaker uses words and correct pronunciation
which are comprehensible and appropriate for the audience.
a. Mental factor b. Verbal section c. Visual segment d. Vocal portion
19. This portion in public speaking provides the importance of proper speech patterns and techniques.
a. Mental factor b. Verbal section c. Visual segment d. Vocal portion
20. This segment in public speaking helps speakers familiarize themselves with the audience and subject
matter.
a. Mental factor b. Verbal section c. Visual segment d. Vocal portion
21. This potion in public speaking covers issues such as performance anxiety and techniques like
visualization.
a. Mental factor b. Verbal section c. Visual segment d. Vocal portion
22. This refers to message interference that result from differences in worldview.
a. Physiological noise
b. Psychological noise
c. Physical noise
d. Cultural noise
23. “Hardly had I said a word when that kid started complaining.” What is being emphasized in the
sentence?
a. The use of cleft sentences
b. The use of passive voice
c. The use of inverted word order
d. There is no use
24. “You must do what is good for you.” What is being emphasized in the sentence?
 a. The use of cleft sentences (what)
b. The use of cleft sentences (it)
c. The use of inverted word order
d. There is no use
25. “It was the friendly atmosphere that attracts him to the company.” What is being emphasized in the
sentence?
a. The use of cleft sentences (what)
b. The use of cleft sentences (it)
c. The use of inverted word order
d. There is no use
26. It is called the thesis statement of a persuasive essay.
a. Claim b. Story c. Essay d. None
27. This is the part of your persuasive composition where in you are going to put the supporting arguments
to your claim.
a. Introduction b. Conclusion c. Body d. None
28. This is the part of your persuasive essay wherein the totality of your arguments is being stated.
a. Introduction b. Conclusion c. Body d. None
29. Aaron is focused on listening to the speech of his classmate then suddenly, Finley, who was sitting
beside him, tapped his shoulder and started saying he’s getting hungry because of the long talk. Aaron
then was not able to focus on for Finley was so desperate to have a snack. What kind of noise is present?
a. Physiological noise
b. Psychological noise
c. Physical noise
d. Cultural noise
30. The teacher is discussing in front of the class when a loud music is played in the room next to them.
What kind of noise is experienced?
a. Physiological noise
b. Psychological noise
c. Physical noise
d. Cultural noise
31. Shane, sitting in the front row who is almost near to the speaker cannot focus on listening because she
had just a break up with her boyfriend. What type of noise is Shane experiencing?
a. Physiological noise
b. Psychological noise
c. Physical noise
d. Cultural noise
32. “I do believe that you should rest now and stop working so hard.” The sentence demonstrate
____________.
a. Exceptional use of I
b. Exceptional use of do
c. Exceptional use of should
d. Exceptional use of hard
33. Examine the sentence in item number 32. What is being emphasized with the help of do?
a. The verb believe
b. The verb rest
c. The modal should
d. The gerund working
34. What is the main purpose of a persuasive text?
a. To persuade
b. To pertain
c. To invade
d. To inform
35. What is the aim when writing a persuasive essay?
a. To convince the readers to believe in your point
b. To convince the readers not to believe in your point
c. To convince the readers to disregard your point
d. There is no aim
36. Social networking websites have benefits and dangers as well. In certain ways, social networking affects
real-life interactions with peer.
On the text, what is the claim?
a. Social networking sites have benefits and dangers
b. Social networking affects real-life interactions
c. Social networking are useful
d. There is no claim in the text
37. There are shy, introvert, or socially awkward youth who sometimes find social networking sites as good
ways of connecting or forming new relationships.
What is the focus of the text?
a. The disadvantage of SNS
b. The advantage of SNS
c. The shy, introvert youth
d. The relationship
38. I treated ___________ at the buffet restaurant. What pronoun should be placed in the blank?
a. Himself b. Myself c. Herself d. Itself
39. “Little she did appreciate what I am doing for her.” How should the sentence be rewritten to observe the
use of Inverted Word Order?
a. Little she did appreciate I am what doing for her.
b. Little did she appreciate what I am doing for her.
c. Did she appreciate little what I am doing for her.
d. Keep the sentence as is.
40. She should let herself into the school. What type of pronoun is used?
a. Intensive pronoun
b. Reflective pronoun
c. Relative pronoun
d. Demonstrative pronoun
41. You can make yourself happier with your pet.
a. Intensive pronoun
b. Reflective pronoun
c. Relative pronoun
d. Demonstrative pronoun
42. The housewives themselves prepared the food.
a. Intensive pronoun
b. Reflective pronoun
c. Relative pronoun
d. Demonstrative pronoun
43. Which of the following sentences observe s the use of intensive pronoun?
a. I promised myself a vacation for my hard work.
b. You yourselves can pass the licensure exam.
c. We cooked the whole meal ourselves.
d. Jack read to himself.
44. Which of the following sentences observe s the use of reflective pronoun?
a. I promised myself a vacation for my hard work.
b. You yourselves can pass the licensure exam.
c. We cooked the whole meal ourselves.
d. A and C
 45. The internet must be used correctly and the youth must be taught how to use it properly. Which part of a
persuasive composition should this sentence be placed?
a. Conclusion b. Introduction c. Body d. Title
46. When one of your friends from the University of the Philippines told you that uniforms are not good,
how should you reply to her assertion through writing?
a. Write a persuasive text emphasizing that uniforms are good.
b. Write a persuasive text emphasizing the advantages and disadvantages of uniforms.
c. Write a letter to your friend saying you don’t care.
d. Do not do anything.
47. Through writing, how would you educate your co-students about the growing effect of misuse of social
media?
a. Write a persuasive text about the benefits of social media as well as its disadvantage.
b. Write a persuasive text regarding social media only.
c. Write a persuasive text regarding cyber bullying.
d. Do not write anything.
48. Which of the following sentences below is a clear and organized idea?
a. It is often advised to monitor users not to post photographs or information which could damage
their future in social networking sites.
b. It is often advised to monitor teens and young adults not to post photographs or information
which could damage their future because of the possible dangers of people who may have ill
motives in social networking sites.
c. It is often advised to monitor users to post photographs or information which could damage their
future is social networking sites.
d. It is often advised to monitor users to post photographs or information which could damage their
social networking sites.
49. If you were to speak in front of the broken hearted people, is it good to talk about the happiness of being
in a relationship?
a. Yes, we should not care about emotions.
b. Yes, they should still be happy despite being broken heartedness.
c. No, we should care about their emotions and talk about something that relieves their pain.
d. There is no need to speak.
50. To whom you are writing a persuasive text?
a. To yourself
b. To your readers/audience
c. To someone you love
d. Doing it for no reason.

“The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you all. Amen.” – Philippians 4: 23

Prepared by: Checked and Approved by:

JOMAR S. SOLIVA FE A. DATUL Ph. D.

English Teacher Supervisor/ Principal

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