Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV – A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF LAGUNA
J. SANTIAGO INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
STA. MARIA, LAGUNA

2nd QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH 10

Name: ________________________________________ Score: ______________
Teacher:_________________________ Grade and Section: _________

A. Directions: Read each item carefully. Identify what is being described by the statement and write your answer in a
sheet of paper.

______________1. Makes use of a formal, academic, and persuasive language to communicate discussions and present
corresponding findings for variables studied.
______________2. A planned set of activities that people carry out to attain a certain goal or objective.
______________3. Refers to activities that argue, plead, support or favor a certain cause.
______________4. What is the common factor of the language used in research, campaigns, and advocacies.
______________5. This involves the use of words that evoke emotions and make people feel a certain way.
______________6. The use of words that express modality or how likely something is going to happen helps adjust the level of
certainty of events to suit arguments.
_____________7. This is done through the use of personal pronouns like you, your, we, our and indicative words like together.
_____________8. These are questions that are not supposed to be answered.
_____________9. This involves the use of facts, figures or quotes from experts to highlight the writer’s authority and make the
arguments presented more convincing.
____________10. This technique tries to link an object or an idea with something already liked or desired by the target audience
such as wealth, success, pleasure and security.

B. Read the statements carefully. In your answer sheet, write AGREE if the statement expresses the truth about
argumentative texts, and DISAGREE if it says otherwise.

______________ 1. The main goal of an argumentative text is to tell a story.

______________ 2. An argumentative text persuades readers to believe a certain claim or opinion. ______________ 3. When
writing an argumentative text such as an essay, it is important to include evidences that support your claim.
______________ 4. Argumentative texts basically present and describe a topic.
______________ 5. Understanding the pros and cons of an issue is an essential aspect of argumentative writing.
______________ 6. One’s choice of words matters in clearly expressing his/her arguments about an issue. ______________ 7.
An argumentative essay presents a writer’s stand or rationale regarding a certain issue. ______________ 8. The pattern of idea
development in an argumentative text is the same for every author. ______________ 9. Research plays a big role in ensuring the
worth and validity of one’s claims and ideas in an argumentative essay.
______________ 10. Argumentative writing usually shows a more subjective style of writing as the writer explains his or her
views about the topic.

C. Go over each of the following statements and write FACT if it is factual, and OPINION of it is a personal
interpretation or conclusion derived from factual evidence, and ASSERTION if it is a commonplace assertion, or a claim
that is not supported by evidence. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

________1. There is not a single district in Baguio City with zero record of Covid19 cases.
________2. The surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in Baguio can be attributed to expanded testing efforts and heightened
contact tracing.
________3. To ease the worsening poverty caused by the pandemic, livelihood projects for poor families are a better solution
than cash subsidies.
________4. The liquor ban is one of the best policies of the local government in keeping the coronavirus disease under control.
________5. The only tourists allowed to come to Baguio are those from Region 1 and nearby provinces with minimal Covid-19
cases.
________6. Tourism always solves the financial woes of every major city in the entire country.
________7. Many poor families have greatly benefitted from the two tranches of the government’s Social Amelioration
Program.
________8. Small businesses had to close as an effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, and this is why it is better to have a stable job
than to start one’s own business venture.
________9. Longer quarantine period translates to lower crime rates in every city.
_______10.In times of global crisis, men are better leaders than women.

Directions: Read and understand each statement carefully. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the words
inside the box and write your answer in your answer sheet.

1. ____________ is to state what writer thinks or feels about issue.

2. A piece of text that presents one side of the issue is called ____________.
3. This is where the writer states the topic that is addressed in the text. The ____________ is important because this is where the
writer establishes the point of view of the exposition.
4. _____________________ It is used to re-state the writer’s point of view on a certain topic.
5. Paragraphs are used to make different points, called claims, about the topic. Each paragraph addresses one part of the
exposition topic. ___________________.

Directions: What multimodal texts or elements are described below? Pick your answer from the list inside the box and
write your choice in your answer sheet.

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers in your answer sheet.

_____1. Which is true about multimodal text?

A. a way of communicating ideas or information.
B. using computer technology
C. text that uses two or more modes to present information or create meaning.
D. none of these

_____2. Which of these multimodal elements includes vocabulary, structure, and grammar of oral/written language?
A. spatial B. audio C. linguistics D. visual World Health Organization, Infographic Poster

_____3. Which does not contribute to the spatial meaning of a material?

A. framing of shots in moving image
B. lay-out of objects
C. extended space from the design of a page in the book
D. choices of words and phrases

_____4. What modality would you prefer if you have technical skills associated with understanding and using system, tools and
applications in the online platform?
A. print B. live C. digital D. all of these

_____5. Which strategy is helpful for those who have strong preference for learning by auditory methods? A. use recorder
during lectures
B. utilize sticky notes to be placed in key areas such as mirror, desk, tables,
C. write out sentences and phrases that summarize key information obtained from your textbook, lecture, and notes
D. use screen shots for visual review or to paste into notes

Directions: Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answer. Write the letter of the correct answer
on the space provided.

1. What do you call a piece of text that represents one side of the issue?
A. introduction B. exposition C. argumentation D. documentation

2. In writing an exposition, you can use transitional signals to show contrast.

Which of the following is an example of a contrasting word?
A. although B. surely C. secondly D. finally

3. One of the steps in writing an expository essay is to collect evidences which are needed for
each point. Which of the choices below is an example of this step?
A. tell the reasons C. state the purposes
B. give examples D. provide recommendations

4. In what structure of exposition can we find the series of arguments?

A. introduction B. conclusion C. body D. summary

5. Marie has submitted her expository essay ahead of the deadline. The steps in writing an
expository essay her teacher had taught her helped a lot. From the steps listed in the box,
which do you think is the order that Marie had followed?
1. She brainstormed ideas and arranged them coherently.
2. She prepared her arguments and collected some evidence for them.
3. She restated her point of view and summarized the facts.
4. She chose a good topic.
5. She decided her stand for the chosen topic.

A.12345 B. 24513 C. 14523 D. 45123

______6. What is the process of presenting a message or formal, face-to-face speaking in front of a small or large audience?

A. announcing B. public speaking C. gossiping D. public singing

_____7. What speech is derived from a Latin phrase meaning “in readiness” without advanced notice or warning, and is given
with no time for preparation?
A. roast speech B. impromptu speech C. toast speech D. extemporaneous speech

____8. What type of un-memorized speech that is delivered from notes or outline with limited preparation, and is given more
conversationally?
A. impromptu speech B. roast speech
C. extemporaneous speech D. argumentative speech

____9. How will you effectively begin your extemporaneous speech delivery?
A. Grab the attention of the audience with a striking one-liner.
B. Supply more examples, testimonies or statistics to your point.
C. Map out supporting points in your speech.
D. Explore other main points for discussion.

_____10. If your teacher asked you to deliver a speech during the class about what you learned from a certain article just given,
what is it?
B. Impromptu Speech C. Farewell Speech
C. Extemporaneous Speech D. Argumentative Speech

Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established.
- Proverbs 16:3