Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF PAMPANGA
High School Blvd, Brgy. Lourdes, City of San Fernando
2nd Quarterly Examination in English 10
SY 2018-2019

Name: _______________________________________ Score: ______________________

I. Listening Comprehension (1-5)

Directions: Listen to your teacher as he/she reads the selection twice; then, answer the questions by
writing the letter of the correct answer in your answer sheet.
1. Which of the following lines can be considered as an effect of having a friend, according to the song?
A. Knocking upon your door
B. Keep your head together.
C. They’ll hurt and desert you.
D. Brighten up even the darkest night.
2. According to the song, if the sky above you should turn dark and full of clouds, and that old north wind
should begin to blow, what should his friend do?
A. Call his name out loud.
B. Knock on his door.
C. Come running.
D. Close his eyes.
3. What is the song all about?
A. friendship C. solidarity
B. love D. unity
4. Which of the following can people do that will hurt you, if you let them?
A. People can be so warm.
B. They'll love you and desert you.
C. They'll take your soul if you let them.
D. They come knocking at your door and harm you.
5. What could be the message of the song?
A. A friend will not leave you.
B. A friend will see you if you want to.
C. A friend will always be there for you.
D. A friend will be there in good times only.

II. Oral Language and Fluency (6-11)

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on your answer sheet.
6. Which of the following intonation pattern should be used in this statement: Are you in favor of
Federalism?
A. falling intonation C. rising intonation
B. falling-rising intonation D. rising-falling intonation
7. The government should allocate a big budget for education. The stress of the word education falls
under the __________ syllable.
A. first C. second
B. fourth D. third
8. In order to establish good rapport, we should establish constant communication. Where does the
stress of the word communication fall?
A. fifth syllable C. fourth syllable
B. first syllable D. third syllable
9. Which of the following is an effective tip on presenting your news?
A. Check if you are saying the names of people incorrectly.
B. Speak in a low voice and be enthusiastic.
` C. Speak in a very loud voice.
D. Stand or sit up straight.
10. In a debate, which of the following is NOT included in the helpful hints when you participate
competently in a debate?
A. Avoid repetition. C. Be disorganized.
B. Avoid passing ships. D. Don’t be blabbering motor mouth.
11. When we deliver a speech, we need to follow some steps. Which of the following is NOT included in
Steps for Delivering your Speech?
A. Incorporate gestures and facial expressions C. Use visual aids
B. Maintain eye contact. D. Use your voice ineffectively
III. Vocabulary Development (12-17)
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on your answer sheet.

12. The traveling vagabond wandered through the forest without a destination and lived off the
land. Which of the following is the meaning of the underlined word?
A. dweller C. settler
B. drifter D. wanderer
13. What does the underlined word mean? All life on Earth supposedly came from primordial ooze in
existence many millions of years ago.
A. ancient C. late
B. behind D. overdue
14. She looked at them as though they had betrayed her. Which of the following is not a synonym of the
underlined word?
A. abandon C. defend
B. deceive D. trick
15. In the movies, the super heroes usually vanquish the villains. Which of the following words is a
synonym of the underlined word?
A. fail C. lose
B. conquer D. yield
16. defined _____________.
A. exaggeratedly C. operationally
B. negatively D. technically
17. When you are asked to define the weight of an object in terms of the numbers that appears when that
object is placed on a weighing scale; you are actually defining the term ___________.
A. contextually C. operationally
B. lexically D. technically

IV. Grammar Awareness: (18-23)

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer; then, write it in your answer sheet.

18. What does this sentence express? I believe in, trust and have confidence in myself.
A. affirmation C. rebuttal
B. exaggeration D. unsupported generalization
19. Lois said, “I agree that divorce should not be legalized in the Philippines.” What does the underlined
sentence express?
A. affirmation C. negation
B. exaggeration D. rebuttal
20. Bryan commented, “I respect your opinion but everybody deserves a second chance at love; thus, I
believe that divorce should be legalized in our country.” What does the underlined sentence express?
A. affirmation C. negation
B. exaggeration D. rebuttal
21. Which of the following words expresses negation?
A. Definitely C. I have nothing against it.
B. Maybe you’re right, but..... D. No doubt about it.
22. Which of the following expressions does not make use of affirmative expression?
A. Certainly C. No doubt about
B. I have nothing against it D. Pardon me, but....
23. Complete the definition of sanctuary by choosing the correct verb. A sanctuary, in its original
meaning, _______ a sacred place, such as a shrine.
A. is C. was
B. are D. were

V. Reading Comprehension (24-33)

Directions: Read the following passages then answer the questions based on the passage. Choose
the letter of the best answer and write it on your answer sheet.

With the passage of the Nuremberg Laws by the Reichstag on September 15, 1935, the first
direct attack on individual Jews was launched. These laws mark a sharp progression toward an
irreversible anti-Semitic policy. In the future, no Jew would be able to escape intensified persecution.

September 15, 1935

Law for the Protection of German Blood and German Honor

 "Marriages between Jews and subjects of German or kindred blood are
forbidden...Extramarital intercourse forbidden between Jews and subjects of German or kindred
blood...Jews are forbidden to fly the Reich and national flag and to display Reich colors...They are, on
the other hand, allowed to display the Jewish colors...Whoever violates the prohibition...will be
punished by penal servitude."

24. What judicial event marked the beginning of Jews persecution?

A. Anti-Semitic policy
B. Extramarital intercourse law
C. Law for the Protection of German Blood and German Honor
D. Nuremberg Laws by the Reichstag
25. Which sentence number can we find the topic sentence?
A. They are, on the other hand, allowed to display the Jewish colors.
B. Whoever violates the prohibition...will be punished by penal servitude.
C. Marriages between Jews and subjects of German or kindred blood are forbidden.
D. With the passage of the Nuremberg Laws by the Reichstag on September 15, 1935, the first
direct attack on individual Jews was launched.
26. The kind of evidence used by the writer to support his topic sentence is through ____________.
A. anecdotes C. statistics
B. explanation D. video

27. Which of the following provinces ranks second in the most populated province?
A. Bataan C. Cebu
B. Cavite D. Laguna
28. Which of the following is the least densely populated province?
A. Bataan C. La Union
B. Batangas D. Pangasinan
29. What is the population density of Pampanga?
A. 865 C. 1574
B. 1098 D. 2410

The Trojan War is one of the most famous wars in history. It is well known for the 10-year
duration, for the heroism of a number of legendary characters, and for the Trojan horse. What may not
be familiar, however, is the story of how the war began.

According to Greek myth, the strife between the Trojans and the Greeks started at the wedding
of Peleus, King of Thessaly, and Thetis, a sea nymph. All of the gods and goddesses had been invited
to the wedding celebration in Troy except Eris, goddess of discord. She had been omitted from the
guest list because her presence always embroiled mortals and immortals alike in conflict.

To take revenge on those who had slighted her, Eris decided to cause a skirmish. Into the
middle of the banquet hall, she threw a golden apple marked "for the most beautiful." All of the
goddesses began to haggle over who should possess it. The gods and goddesses reached a
 stalemate when the choice was narrowed to Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. Someone was needed to
settle the controversy by picking a winner. The job eventually fell to Paris, son of King Priam of Troy,
who was said to be a good judge of beauty. Paris did not have an easy job. Each goddess, eager to
win the golden apple, tried aggressively to bribe him.

"I'll grant you vast kingdoms to rule," promised Hera. "Vast kingdoms are nothing in
comparison with my gift," contradicted Athena. "Choose me and I'll see that you win victory and fame
in war." Aphrodite outdid her adversaries, however. She won the golden apple by offering Helen,
daughter of Zeus and the most beautiful mortal in the land, to Paris. Paris, anxious to claim Helen, set
off for Sparta in Greece.

Although Paris learned that Helen was married, he nevertheless accepted the hospitality of her
husband, King Menelaus of Sparta. Therefore, Menelaus was outraged for a number of reasons when
Paris departed, taking Helen and much of the king's wealth back to Troy. Menelaus collected his loyal
forces and set sail for Troy to begin the war to reclaim Helen.

30. Eris was known for _________ both mortals and immortals.
A. scheming against B. creating conflict amongst C. feeling hostile toward D. ignoring
31. Which of the following words would best complete this sentence: Each goddess tried ______ to bribe
Paris.
A. boldly B. effectively C. secretly D. carefully
32. What did Aphrodite promise to Paris?
A. She promised vast kingdom to rule.
B. She promised victory and fame in war.
C. She promised the most beautiful mortal.
E. She promised all the promises of Hera and Athena.
Who was tasked to choose the most beautiful goddess?
A. Menelaus B. Paris C. Priam D. Zeus

VI. Literature (34-45)

Read the selections and poems, and answer the questions that follow.

Prayer for wisdom and direction

O Lord,
You are my sat nav,
A voice to guide my way.
Such help on every journey,
Within my heart you reign.

You are my compass,

You lead me where to go.
Even when the path is dim,
Your truth lights all I know.

You are my lighthouse.

In the high seas and storms,
I do not fear the rocks of life,
Your love light keeps me warm.

Amen.

33. According to the author, which of the following object can lead him to where he goes?
A. compass C. nav
B. lighthouse D. rock
35. What does a lighthouse can do according to the prayer?
A. It can guide his ways.
B. It can keep him warm.
C. It can help his journey.
D. It can lead him where he goes.
36. Which of the following is NOT being compared to the Lord?
A. compass C. nav or navigator
B. lighthouse D. rocks
 Diary Entry of Anne Frank

July 15th 1944: “It’s utterly impossible for me to build my life on a foundation of chaos,
suffering and death. I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness, I hear the approaching
thunder that, one day, will destroy us too, I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the
sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better, that this cruelty too will end, that peace
and tranquility will return once more. In the meantime, I must hold on to my ideals. Perhaps the day
will come when I’ll be able to realize them.”

37. What kind of attitude is being displayed in this statement: And yet, when I look up at the sky, I
somehow feel that everything will change for the better, that this cruelty too will end, that peace and
tranquility will return once more?
A. being optimistic C. being appreciative
B. being imaginative D. being pessimistic
38. Describe the attitude of Anne Frank in this statement: It’s utterly impossible for me to build my life on a
foundation of chaos, suffering and death. I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness; I
hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too.
A. appreciative C. optimistic
B. imaginative D. realistic
39. Which of the following words is synonymous with tranquility?
A. agitation C. disturbance
B. chaos D. serenity

Love Sonnet to Laura

It was the day the sun's ray had turned pale

with pity for the suffering of his Maker
when I was caught, and I put up no fight,
my lady, for your lovely eyes had bound me.

It seemed no time to be on guard against

Love's blows; therefore, I went my way
secure and fearless-so, all my misfortunes
began in midst of universal woe.

Love found me all disarmed and found the way

was clear to reach my heart down through the eyes
which have become the halls and doors of tears.

It seems to me it did him little honour

to wound me with his arrow in my state
and to you, armed, not show his bow at all.

40. To whom is the sonnet attributed?

A. lady C. maker
B. lover D. male
41. Which of the following lines uses personification?
A. It seems to me it did him little honor
B. when I was caught and I put up no fight,
C. It seemed no time to be on guard against
D. Love found me all disarmed and found the way
42. Which of the following lines creates a mood of sadness?
A. It seems to me it did him little honour
B. my lady, for your lovely eyes had bound me
C. It seemed no time to be on guard against
D. which have become the halls and doors of tears
 Sonnet 27
1
Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed,
2
The dear repose for limbs with travel tired;
3
But then begins a journey in my head,
4
To work my mind, when body’s work’s expired:
5
For then my thoughts (from far where I abide)
6
Intend a zealous pilgrimage to thee,
7
And keep my drooping eyelids open wide,
8
Looking on darkness which the blind do see:
9
Save that my soul’s imaginary sight
10
Presents thy shadow to my sightless view,
11
Which, like a jewel hung in ghastly night,
12
Makes black night beauteous and her old face new.
13
Lo, thus, by day my limbs, by night my mind,
14
For thee, and for myself, no quiet find.

43. What figure of speech is used in line 11?

A. hyperbole C. personification
B. metaphor D. simile
44. What figure of speech is used in this line: Presents thy shadow to my sightless view
A. irony C. oxymoron
B. metaphor D. personification
45. Which of the following is not one of the moods created in the sonnet?
A. heartbroken C. hostile
B. hopeless D. frustrated

VII. Writing (46-50)

Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in your answer sheet.

46. Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of an argumentative essay?
A. refutes opposing arguments
B. gives reasons and supports these reasons
C. presents and explains the issue or case
D. provides own opinion on the issue
47. How many parts does an argumentative essay have?
A. 2 C. 4
B. 3 D. 5
48. Using the American Psychological Association (APA) in basic bibliography, what comes after the
author’s name?
A. publication date C. place of publication
B. publishing company D. page number
49. Using Encyclopedia and Dictionary in APA format in basic bibliography, what comes last in the entry?
A. publication date C. place of publication
B. publishing company D. page number
50. When using online document, what comes after the full date?
A. author’s name C. place of publication
B. date of publication D. URL
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF PAMPANGA
High School Blvd, Brgy. Lourdes, City of San Fernando
2nd Quarterly Examination in English 10
SY 2018-2019

Listening Selection in English 10

(To be read by the Teacher/Proctor)

Note to the Teacher/Proctor:

1. Let students scan/read silently Questions 1-5.

2. Teacher/Proctor reads the listening text twice.
3. Have students answer the questions after the second reading of the listening text.

You've Got a Friend

When you're down and troubled and you need a helping hand
And nothing, whoa, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest nights

You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am

I'll come running, oh yeah baby, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer, or fall
All you got to do is call and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've got a friend

If the sky… above you should turn dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together and call my name out loud now
Soon I'll be knocking upon your door

You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am

I'll come running, oh yes I will, see you again
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, yeah
All you got to do is call and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah
Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend?

People can be so cold

They'll hurt you and desert you
Well, they'll take your soul if you let them
Oh yeah, but don't you let them

You just call out my name, and you know where ever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Oh baby, don't you know about
Winter, spring, summer, or fall

Hey now, all you have to do is call, Lord, I'll be there, yeah, yeah
You've got a friend. You've got a friend, yeah
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Oh, yeah, yeah, you've got a friend