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THIRD PERIODIC EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 10

I. Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read and understand carefully the text and answer the following questions.
Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet. NO ERASURES AND
SUPERIMPOSITION.

TEMPLE ON BUKIT JONG

An excerpt from Malayan Legend
Bukit Jong is a hill in Malaya. On top of the hill is a temple. Now there is nothing peculiar about
a temple on a hill, but what makes this temple strange and different from the others is that on its
top there is a ship. Why there is a ship on top of the temple of Bukit Jong, the following story tells.
The widow Halimah lived with her son Ali, in a little hut by the river near Bukit Jong. Ever since
her husband died, she had to toil hard to earn a living for Ali and herself.
When Ali grew up, he decided to try his luck in the city. He dreamed of giving his mother a
beautiful house with a big garden and many servants so that his mother would not have to work.
When Ali’s mother learned about his plan, she was grief stricken. “Don’t leave,” she said. “I’m
contented with our life as it is. What need do I have of servants and a beautiful house? I’m happy
working for you.”
But no amount of persuasion could stop Ali.
Source: Calixihan, J., Diano, L.Y., (2010) Gems in Afro-Asian Literature (p.57). Manila,
Philippines: Anvil Publishing, Inc)

1. What literary form is being presented by the reading text?

a. Essay b. Drama c. Epic d. Short story
2. Where did the story take place?
a. On top of the temple b. in Bukit Jong c. in the city d. little hut
3. What point of view is used by the author in narrating the story?
a. Limited Third person b. First person c. Third person d. Omniscient
4. What is the main problem in the story?
a. To earn for a living c. the dream of Ali
b. The death of Ali’s father d. mother’s perspective about life
 5. What makes the temple strange and different from the others?
a. It has a peculiar picture. c. It has a beautiful house inside.
b. It has a big garden. d. It has a ship on its top.
6. What can we infer from the mother’s reply “Don’t leave,” she said. “I’m contented with
our life as it is. What need do I have of servants and a beautiful house? I’m happy
working for you.”
a. She is fulfilled with what they have. c. She doesn’t want Ali to leave her.
b. She is dismayed of Ali’s decision. d. She is afraid of Ali’s luck in the city
7. Why does Ali want to leave his mother and go to the city?
a. To work for his mother c. to build a big garden for his mother
b. To look for a wife d. to try his luck in the city
8. “Now there is nothing peculiar about a temple on a hill.” The underlined word means
______.
a. different b. odd c. similar d. opposite
9. “Ever since her husband died, she had to toil hard to earn a living for Ali and herself.”
The word “toil” means ________.
a. labor b. persevere c. produce d. yield
10. “But no amount of persuasion could stop Ali.” The word persuasion means ________.
a. agreement b. disagreement c. encouragement d. uncertainty
11. Which of the following is an expanded definition of the word, “persuasion”?
a. It is a noun that refers to the act of weighing pros and cons.
b. It is a noun that refers to an act of persuading people.
c. It is a noun that refers to a process of rebutting an argument.
d. It is a noun that refers to a process of supporting an argument.
12. Peculiar is an adjective that characterizes a person or anything that is different from the
usual or normal. The underlined word refers to _______.
a. term b. class c. distinguishing characteristics d. base word
13. “What makes this temple strange and different from the others is that on its top there is a
ship.” How is the word “strange” used in the statement?
a. as a noun b. as a verb c. as an adjective d. as an adverb
II – Literature:
Directions: Read each passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
14. “It is true that meat be apportioned me and mine.” “But, it is of times old and tough, this
meat, and, moreover, it has an unusual quality of bones.” How is Keesh described based
on the given lines?
a. fair b. conscientious c. humanitarian d. valiant
15. “Hear me, ye men!” he cried. “Never shall I speak in the council again, never again till the
men come to me and say…” Keesh can be described as_______.
a. arrogant b. sarcastic c. modest d. kind-hearted
16. “O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.” Is there witchcraft in it?” Which of the following best
characterizes the speaker of the line?
a. doubt b. certainty c. distrust d. reservation
17. “Oh, traitor! Traitor! Traitor! Where are my wings? My wings, traitor! I am hungry! Where
are my wings?” How can Popocatepetl be described based on the lines above?
a. tricked b. betrayed c. cheated d. angered
 For nos. 5 and 6, read the following statements and choose the letter of the best
answer.
18. Phillip arrived home late from basketball practice and decided to play video games instead
of studying for his quiz for English 10. He copied the answers down on the palm of his
hand so he could use them during the quiz. What character trait does Phillip lack?
a. integrity b. kindness c. respect d. responsibility

19. Exhibiting patience and having the fortitude to try again when confronted with delays,
mistakes, or failures is known as what?
a. perseverance b. respect c. responsibility d. self-discipline

Source: http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=Character-Traits-Part-1-1

20. “These people have learned not from books but in the fields, in the wood, in the
riverbank. Their teachers have been the birds themselves, when they sang to them, the
sun when it left a glow of crimson behind it at setting, the very trees, and wild herbs.”-
Anton Chekhov, A day in the country”. Where do we classify the characters’ way of
living?
a. Rich people b. Poor people c. Noble people d. Aristocratic people

21. “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery-air, mountains, trees, and people. I
thought, this is what is to be happy.”-Sylvia Plath, The Bell jar. What is the mood of
character in the text?
a. peaceful b. upset c. shocked d. dismayed

For numbers 22-26. Arrange the following events based from the “Story of Keesh.” Write
number 1-5 to show the sequence of events.

_________22. After a meeting, he wants to hunt for food.

_________23. He hunts the best meat and wins the applause of the people.
_________24. He is father had died hunting for food. Nobody gives them good meat.
_________25. Though his wisdom, he completes an impossible mission.
_________26. A boy who is called Keesh lives in a small village with his mother.

27 “Quiet stars and still of expectation. The eucalyptus branches heavy with evening dew,
their feet shuffling woodchips, braiding eights in the silver grass, and edging hillocks
from the first much of all.” Will Chancellor, A brave Man Seven Storeys Tall. What is the
purpose of the author writing this passage?
a. To persuade b. To encourage c. To inform d. To explain

28 “To sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure is the most perfect
refreshment.”
Jane Austen, Mansfield Park. The lines signify the tone of the author as
a. fearful b. happy c. bold d. sad
 29 “Not just beautiful though- the stars are like the trees in the forest alive and breathing.
And they’re watching me.” -Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the shore. What is the author’s
feelings showed in the passage?
a. delighted b. mourned c. frightened d. saddened

III. Language
A. Identify the case of the underlined pronoun used in each sentence. Write N for
nominative case, O for
objective case and P for possessive case.

_____30. The widow Halima lived with her son, Ali. O

_____31. He dreamed to have a beautiful house. N
_____32. Ali’s mother was happy working for him. O
_____34. She couldn’t stop Ali for leaving. N
_____35. His mother was pleading and asking him to stay. O
_____36. Ali’s mother was very glad for his decision. P

B. Choose the appropriate pronoun inside the parentheses that completes the
sentences.

37. Does ______ use a laptop at home? (he, it, him)

38. ______ is in class with ________. (Her/us, She/we, She/us)
39. Can you pass _____ the coffee, Jerry? (you, I, me)
40. We don’t talk to Larry. We’re angry with _______. (he, him, his)

C. Construct sensible sentences using the given pronouns. Be guided with cases of
pronouns – nominative, objective, possessive.

41. (they) _______________________________________________________________

42. (us) _______________________________________________________________

IV – Writing
A. Label the essential parts of bibliography.

Reid, S.(2006). The Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers. New Jersey. Pearson Education.

43. author 44. Title of the book 45. Place of Publication 46. Publishing Com.
 B. Differentiate APA and MLA. Write your answer on the space provided below.
Be guided with the given entries below. (47-48)
Bumanlag, D. (2015). Infographics: Essential tool in teaching English. Manila, Philippines.
Phoenix Publishing Inc.
Bumanlag, Dalia.. Infographics: Essential Tool in Teaching English. Manila, Philippines. Phoenix
Publishing Inc.(2015).
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C. Prepare a bibliographical entry based on the given information. Follow the
prescribed format indicated below.
Given:
Joseph R. Edison
The Level of English Proficiency and its Relationship on the Academic Performance of
Grade 10 Students
Lorimar Publishing Company
2020
Los Angeles, USA
49. ( MLA)
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50. ( APA)
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