English 10 Quarter 2 Summative Test

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MUZON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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QUARTER 2 SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 10

S.Y. 2020-2021
I. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Identification. Identify the definition of the following terms. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.
1. advocacy
a. the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal
b. the process of gathering and analyzing data to provide solution to a problem or contribute to
existing body of knowledge or study
c. the activities or event arranged to achieve something
d. the action of stating something or exercising authority confidently and forcefully
2. argumentative essay
a. It is standing before an audience and deliver a speech in a formal or an informal occasion.
b. It is a persuasive form of writing that aims to change the mind of the reader by convincing the
reader to agree with the writer’s point of view.
c. It is a text that provides facts in a way that is educational and purposeful.
d. It is the author's position on an issue or problem.
3. research
a. a process of gathering and analyzing data to provide solution to a problem or contribute to
existing body of knowledge or study
b. an action of stating something or exercising authority confidently and forcefully
c. a persuasive form of writing that aims to change the mind of the reader by convincing the
reader to agree with the writer’s point of view
d. a text that provides facts in a way that is educational and purposeful
4. assertion
a. refers to something that is true and can be verified as such
b. refers to a personal belief and to how someone feels about something
c. refers to the author's position on an issue or problem
d. refers to a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
5. expository text
a. any type of writing that relates a series of events and includes both fiction and nonfiction
b. any text where the main purpose is to present a point of view and seeks to persuade the reader
c. usually a nonfiction, informational text that focuses on educating its reader
d. it endeavors to engage all the five senses of the readers to evoke the sights, sounds, smells,
tastes, and feelings of the text’s subject
6. campaign
a. an organized course of action to achieve a goal
b. a formal and organized choice of vote of a person for a political office or other position
c. a biased or misleading information that is used to promote or publicize a particular political
cause or point of view
d. an act or process of supporting a cause or proposal
7. claim
a. an argument made to oppose another argument
b. refers to the author's position on an issue or problem and usually the thesis statement or main
idea of an argumentative essay
c. the specific references, quotations, examples, and opinions
d. statements made to justify an action, decision, or belief
8. opinion
a. a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
b. a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
c. a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative or non-literal meaning
d. something that can be proven to be true
9. public speaking
a. informing readers on what is happening in the world around them
b. a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or
imagined event before a live audience in a specific place
c. an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances
d. standing before an audience and delivering a speech in a formal or an informal occasion
10. impromptu speech
a. a speech that you have to deliver without predetermination or preparation
b. a limited-preparation speech event based on research or original analysis
c. a recitation of a scripted speech from memory
d. a speech given at a memorial or funeral service
II. FORMAL AND INFORMAL LANGUAGE

Analogy. Choose the correct word from the box below to complete each analogy.
conventional authoritative subjective

conversational abbreviation slang
jargon complex contraction
11. formal language : objective :: informal language : ____________________

12. ________________ : suspect :: cliché : Love is blind.
13. simple : contains short sentences :: ______________ : ideas are well explained
14. lit : _____________ :: atypical : jargon
15. TGIF : ______________ :: should’ve : contraction
16. _______________ : neutral language :: conventional : observe correct grammar
17. formal language : conventional :: informal language : _________________
III. EMPLOYING THE TECHNIQUES IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

Multiple Choice. Select the letter of the correct answer to the following questions.
18. Which is not a type of public speaking categorized according to purpose?

a. narrative speech c. special occasion speech
b. persuasive speech d. informative speech
19. ____________ is a mode of persuasion that is used to describe the speaker’s attempt to appeal
to an audience’s sense of identity, their self- interest, and their emotions.
a. Pathos b. Ethos c. Logos d. Kairos
20. The following are characteristics of special occasion speeches except ______.
a. The purpose of special occasion speeches can be funny or sad or to remember, to praise or
humorously tease.
b. It aims to influence, motivate and change the opinions of the audience.
c. In this type of public speaking, the speech must fit the occasion.
d. Special occasion speeches are usually shorter than informative or persuasive speeches.
21. What is the goal of persuasion that is designed to cause the audience to do something, to take
some action?
a. stimulation b. actuation c. application d. convincing
22. It is a type of informative speech that uses elements to help listeners create a picture in their
mind.
a. demonstrative b. explanatory c. descriptive d. definition
23. These are the basic structure of public speaking
a. Propositions of Fact, Value, Policy
b. Convincing, Actuation, Stimulation
c. Introduction, Body, Conclusion
d. Logos, Pathos, Ethos
24. What is an essential trait or characteristic of a public speaker?
a. self-confidence c. connection with the audience
b. passion d. all of the choices
25. What are the techniques in public speaking?
a. Plan appropriately and practice
b. Engage with your audience and pay attention to body language
c. Think positively and cope with your nerves
d. All of the above
IV. FEATURES AND PARTS OF AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

A. Formulating a Claim. Determine the type of claim presented in each number.
A. claim of fact B. claim of value C. claim of policy
______26. Documentary films are more interesting to watch than drama series.
______27. Cancer is a common deadly disease, however; it is not contagious.
______28. Each family unit should have only two children.
______29. Blue-collar job employers should offer generous amount of salary to their workers.
______30. The most widely read book in the world is the Bible.
B. Parts of an Argumentative Essay. Read the argumentative essay carefully, then answer the
activity after it.
Social Media and Depression

by Nicole Ann B. Estrella
Social media can be a serious threat to our mental health because it can cause depression.
In an era when modern technology takes the lead, social media community is created. Through
social media applications, we can connect to our loved ones, we can find friends and we can
express our views and opinions easily. Socmed also helps students to learn in a whole new level.
Regardless of how great this social media community is; it is still alarming to see how it increases
the risk of having depression.
In 2016 study of more than 450 teenagers, it was found that too much exposure to social
media, especially at night, investing too much emotion on it and letting ourselves out in its
different platforms- were each linked with worse sleep quality and higher levels of anxiety and
depression.
Aside from studies that can prove how social media caused depression, there are other
reasons that we should consider. Social media users can suffer from the fear of missing out,
isolation, insecurity, inferiority complex, cyberbullying, etc. These negativities can also lead to
anxiety and even worst, suicide.
In conclusion, spending most of our time in social media will not bring us any good.
Social media is really dangerous for it can cause a grave threat to our mental state. We must
prioritize our physical and mental health and avoid the toxic parts of this cyber world.
31. Type of Claim: ____________________________________________________________

32 Claim or Topic sentence: __________________________________________________
33. Reason: ____________________________________________________________
34-35. Evidences: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
V. FACT, OPINION OR ASSERTION

Identify whether the following statements are fact, opinion or assertion.
A. fact B. opinion C. assertion
_____36. The smallest planet in our solar system and nearest to the sun is Mercury.
_____37. English is the hardest subject.
_____38. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
_____39. Vostok Station in Antarctica is the coldest directly observed location on Earth.
_____40. Vilma is the most talented actress in the Philippines.
VI. EXPOSITORY TEXT

A. The underlined word in each sentence is false. Make the sentences true by choosing the letter
of the correct answer.
41. A narrative text is written to give information about something. It explains the subject of the
text.
a. expository b. argumentative c. persuasive d. descriptive
42. An expository text uses the first person point of view (he, she, them, they).
a. second b. third c. first d. none of the choices
43. A cause and effect text describes items or events in order or tells the steps to follow to do
something or make something.
a. compare/contrast c. sequential
b. descriptive d. problem and solution
44. Modals describe words and phrases meant to evoke an emotional response to a subject.
a. transition words c. formal language
b. slangs d. emotive language
45. The thesis statement is a one or two sentence encapsulation of the text’s conclusion.
a. main idea b. introduction c. body d. caption
B. Reading Comprehension. Read the expository text carefully, then answer the questions that
follow.
The Language of Insects

Pheromones are chemicals that animals, including insects, produce for many reasons.
Plants also produce pheromones. Studies show that flowers use pheromones
to attract bees. For many creatures, life would not be possible without pheromones.
Moths are one insect that could not survive without pheromones. Moths have poor
eyesight, and most species cannot use sound to communicate. Instead, they communicate through
pheromones. Female moths, for example, release pheromones from their legs and wings. A male
moth can identify female moth pheromones from as many as five miles away. And because the
pheromones don’t wear off for several hours, male moths have enough time to find the females
and breed.
Ants have different pheromones for different purposes. Like moths, ants use pheromones
to find each other. They also use pheromones to find food. When an ant finds food, it takes a piece
and returns to the nest. Along the way, it releases a trail of pheromones. Other ants follow
the trail to find the food. If something blocks the trail, the ants look for a new way to reach the
food. When they find the shortest way, they produce a new trail of pheromones. In this way,
pheromones help ants adapt to changes in their environment.
Other insects use trick pheromones to imitate another species. In some cases, this protects
them from becoming another insect’s meal. An interesting example is the European blue butterfly.
When the butterfly is a caterpillar, it releases a pheromone that is very similar to that of one
species of ant. When the ants find a blue butterfly caterpillar in the forest, they think that it is one
of their young. They then carry it back to their nest. There, instead of becoming a meal, the
caterpillar is fed and protected for ten months. The ants do not suspect that anything is wrong,
even when the caterpillar starts to eat their young. The caterpillar finally leaves the nest when it is
about to turn into a butterfly.
Another insect uses trick pheromones to attract its next meal. The bolas spider, a species
common in South America and Africa, releases a pheromone similar to that produced by a female
moth. The spider then waits for a male moth to arrive. Instead of finding a female,
the unsuspecting moth becomes a tasty meal for the spider.
Many biologists now believe that pheromones are the true language of insects.
Pheromones are important not only to insects but also to plants and other animals as
well. Their importance in the natural world is undeniable. Some scientists even believe that
humans, like other living creatures, use pheromones to attract members of the opposite sex. If that
turns out to be true, it might be more accurate to talk about “Love at first smell” than “Love at first
sight”.
46. What type of expository text is presented?

a. sequential c. compare/contrast
b. problem and solution d. cause and effect
47. Which sentence presented the thesis statement?
a. Many biologists now believe that pheromones are the true language of insects.
b. For many creatures, life would not be possible without pheromones.
c. Pheromones are chemicals that animals, including insects, produce for many
reasons.
d. Pheromones are important not only to insects but also to plants and other animals
as well.
48. What is used to elaborate or support the body of the text?
a. problems and solutions c. comparisons and contrasts
b. fact as cause and the resulting effects d. sequence of events
49. The underlined word/s in the test are examples of _____________.
a. transition words c. emotive language
b. modals d. pronouns
50. The last paragraph that restated the thesis and brings closure to the text is called
_______________?
a. thesis statement b. introduction c. body d. conclusion
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Republic of the Philippines

MUZON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

QUARTER 2 SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 10

II. FORMAL AND INFORMAL LANGUAGE

conventional authoritative subjective

11. formal language : objective :: informal language : ____________________

III. EMPLOYING THE TECHNIQUES IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

18. Which is not a type of public speaking categorized according to purpose?

IV. FEATURES AND PARTS OF AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

Social Media and Depression

31. Type of Claim: ____________________________________________________________

V. FACT, OPINION OR ASSERTION

VI. EXPOSITORY TEXT

The Language of Insects

46. What type of expository text is presented?

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin

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