Department of Education

Region X
LANAO DEL NORTE DIVISION
Gov. A. Quibranza Prov’l. Gov’t. Compound
Pigcarangan, Tubod Lanao del Norte
(063)227 – 6633, (063)341 – 5109
lanao.norte@deped.gov.ph

SECOND QUARTER TEST

ENGLISH 10
Name: __________________________________________ Score: ________________
Grade/Section: ___________________________________ Date: ________________
Test I. Directions: On the space provided after each number, write E if the statement is EXAGGERATED,
U if UNBALANCED INFORMATION, PS if PRODUCT SALES ,and P if it is PREJUDICE.
1. Culture change is what this country badly needs._______________________
2. We want to be rid of corrupt politicians but we are not aware of the role we play in breeding
one.______________________
3. For instance, in our neighborhood, where one of the local officials resides, our folks would always expect
the local official to give financial help every time one of the neighbors dies.____________________
4. When another gets sick or gives birth, financial help is immediately sought from that local
official.__________________
5. During weddings, baptisms, birthdays, and all sorts of celebration, the same is expected from
him/her._______________________
6. Considering that these local officials receive a meager allowance, isn’t it a wonder where they get the
“funds” to satisfy the needs of their constituents?______________________
7. It’s about time we become aware of the real job description of our officials.___________________
8. Let’s help them concentrate on doing their job by not asking too much financial help from
them.______________________
9. We can do a lot in helping our country.________________________
10. Let’s begin culture change with ourselves.____________________________

Test II-A. Directions. Read the given excerpt and answer the questions by encircling the letter of your choice.
Federego’s Falcon
Once Felomina had finished finding that there was no one left to speak apart from herself, she smiled
cheerfully and said: It is now my own turn to address you and I shall gladly do so, dearest ladies, with a story
similar in some respects to the one we just have heard. This I have chosen, not only to acquaint you with the
power of your beauty over men of noble spirit, but so that you may learn to choose for yourselves, whenever
necessary, the person on whom to bestow your largesse, instead of always leaving these matters to be decided
for you by Fortune, who, as it happens, nearly always scatters for gifts with more abundance than discretion.
Questions:
11. What is Felomina’s purpose in telling this story?
A. For the readers to get lessons in life B. To entertain the ladies
C. To acquaint the with the power of beauties D. To receive fortune
12. Based on the paragraph, what is meant by largesse?
A. Misfortune B. mishap C.Very large D. fortune

13. To whom did Felomina speak?

A. Gentlemen B. Federigo C. Ladies D. spirit
You are to know, then, that Coppo di Borghese Dominiche, who once used to live in our city and possibly
lives there still, one of the most highly respected men in our country, a person worthy of eternal fame, who
achieved his position of pre-eminence by dint of his character and abilities rather than by his noble lineage,
frequently took pleasure during his declining years from the past with his neighbors and other folk.
Questions:
14. From whom did Felomina learn the story?
A. Coppo di Borghese Dominiche B. Monna Giovanna C. Florentine D. Florence
15. Who was that person worthy of eternal fame?
A. Federigo B. Florence C. Coppo di Borghese Dominchi D. Florentine
In this way, spending far more than he could afford and deriving no profit in return, Federigo lost his
entire fortune and reduced himself to poverty, being left with nothing but a tiny little farm, which produced
an income just sufficient for him to live very frugally, and one falcon of the finest breed in the whole world.
Since he was as deeply in love as ever, and felt unable to go on living the sort of life in Florence to which he
aspired, he moved out to Campi, where his little farm happened to be situated. Having settled in the country ,
he went hunting as often as possible with his falcon, and, without seeking assistance from anyone, he patiently
resigned himself to a life of poverty.
Questions:
16. What happened to Federigo?
A. He became the wealthiest man in the country. B. He lost his entire fortune.
C. He got married in Campi . D. He was deeply in love.
17. What was left to him which produced an income just enough for him to live frugally?
A. Falcon B. farm C. Income D. patience
18. What other possession that helped Federigo went hunting?
A. Florence B. Falcon C. Dog D.horse
Test II-B. Directions: The article below deals with bias and prejudice, read it carefully. On the space provided
after each statement, write TRUE if it is correct; and FALSE if it is wrong . If INCORRECT, change/delete
a word or words to make it CORRECT.
Start here.
I think that calling this summer hot would be an incredible understatement. It has, in fact, been quite
unbearable with the heat driving everyone indoors and some even collapsing ( and a few dying) from the
sweltering and dizzying temperatures. It truly comes as a welcome relief for many that the rains have begun
to quench our parched population. As everyone knows, water is the most important commodity in life. Our
own bodies are made up of 80% water. We can all live without so many things - electricity, internet, and even
food for a few days, but we won’t last without water.
19-20. Exaggerated language is used through words like sweltering and dizzying temperatures and some
people are collapsing and even few are dying. __________________
21-22. There is not enough data to claim that the cause of death of some people is the high temperature.
____________________
23-24. Unbalanced information is not important since there is no mention of the temperature that causes
the unbearable heat. ____________________
25-26. The number of people collapsing and dying should have been provided to make the article more
factual. _________________
27-28. It has elevated prejudice for the importance of water to human beings and prejudiced against the
heat. _______________
29-30. There is a product endorsed in this article. _____________
Test III. Directions: Choose the correct connector from the box for each blank in the sentence, and write it
on the space provided. Each connector can be used more than once.

because after than although until as though as soon as

since whenever so provided that unless as long as so that
while

31. The woman was angry _________________________ she had been cheated.
32. It’s all systems go for the stage play ______________________ the tickets are not sold out.
33. ______________________ I graduate from high school, I will look for a job.
34. You may use my computer ________________________ you will take good care of it.
35. ______________________ Mr. Gozon goes abroad, his eldest son takes over as a manager of the family
business.
36. ______________________ vegetables are nutritious, many children do not want to eat them.
37. ______________________ you are here, I will not afraid.
38. He was not aware of the news _______________________ I told him about it.
39. _____________________ you are offering to help us, we will gladly accept it.
40. You look ____________________ you are on top of the world.
Test IV. Directions: Underline once the correct verb in each sentence below.
41. The United States (spends, spend) an astounding amount for space exploration.
42. The number of interested athletes (is,are) declining.
43. Mathematics and economics (is, are) required subjects in high school.
44. My family (discuss, discusses) political issues.
45. Roses Are Red ( is, are) the title of an old song.
46. Mumps ( is, are) a childhood disease.
47. A number of employees (is, are) satisfied with their pay.
Test V. Essay. Directions. Answer in a nutshell. ( 3 points).
48-50. What is your idea about this quotation: “ Well done is better that well said” .
 English 10
SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATIONS
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
NUMBER PERCENTAGE NUMBER DISTRIBUTION
OBJECTIVES OF DAYS OF ITEMS OF ITEMS
Test I. Literature
1. Detect bias and prejudice in the 5 20% 10 1-10
material ( EN10VC-IId-26)
Test II. Reading
1. Scan for needed information 10 40% 20 11-30
(EN10RC-IId-1.5.2)
2. Discuss and react to the literary
techniques and styles adopted by an
author to achieve his purpose EN10LT-
IId-17
Test III. Information Processing
1. Use connectors in particular 5 20% 10 31-40
statements (EN10LT-IId-2.2)
Test IV. Language
1. Develop strategies for coping with 3 14% 7 41-47
unknown words and ambiguous structures
and discourse(EN10-IId-2.2.2)
Test IV Writing:
1. Express personal opinion (EN10-IId-2.2.3) 1 6% 3 48-50
TOTAL
24 100 50/50 50

COMPETENCIES # OF # OF LITERA READIN INFO. LANGU WRITIN TOTAL

DAYS ITEMS TURE(20 G (40%) PROCES AGE G (6%) (100%)
%) SING (14%)
(20%)
1. Detect bias and prejudice 5 10 2
in the materials. (EN10VC-
IId-26)
2. Scan for needed 10 20 8
information(EN10RC-IId-
1.5.2)
3. Discuss and react to the
literary techniques and
styles adopted by an author
to achieve his purpose
(EN10LT-IId-17)
4. Use connectors in 5 10 2
particular statement
(EN10LT-IId-2.2)
5. Develop strategies for 3 7
coping with unknown words
and ambiguous structure
and discourse (EN10-IId-
2.2.2)
6. Express personal opinion 1 3
(EN10-IId-2.2.3)
Total 24 50