Basic Education Department

SECOND PERIODIC EXAMINATIONS

AY 2019 – 2020

ENGLISH 10

I. OBJECTIVES:
Given the Second Periodic Examination in English 10, the Grade 10 pupils will:
a.
II. TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

Understanding
Remembering

Evaluating
Analyzing
Applying

Creating

Total
LEARNING COMPENTENCIES

10% 10% 25% 25% 15% 15% 100%

The learner… 5 5 12 12 8 8 50 (70)
Reading Comprehension
1. Explains illustrations from linear to
1 1 1 1 2 (6) 4 (10) 10 (20)
non-linear texts and vice versa;
2. Reads closely to get explicitly and
1 1 2 2 6
implicitly stated information.
Literature
1. Explains how the elements specific to a
1 1 1 1 4
selection build its theme;
2. Explains the literary devices used. 1 2 2 5
Vocabulary Development
1. Gives technical and operational
1 2 2 3 (6) 8 (11)
definitions.
Grammar/Writing
1. Uses words and expressions that affirm
1 2 2 3 (6) 8 (11)
or negate;
2. Formulates claims of fact, policy, and
1 2 2 4 (8) 9 (13)
value.
TOTAL 5 5 12 12 8 8 50 (70)

Prepared by: Checked by:

Ms. Ellaine Kyle V. Rivera Mrs. Daisy G. Furio

Subject Teacher Team Leader – Languages
Area/Coordinator on Academics
Noted and Approved by:

Sr. Natalia C. Agustin, OSA

Principal

Basic Education Department

SECOND PERIODIC EXAMINATIONS

AY 2019 – 2020
 ENGLISH 10

Name: _______________________________________________ Score: ______________

Grade and Section: ______________________________________ Date: _______________

I. Remembering
Directions: Identify the terms asked on each number. Choose the correct term on the box
below. Write your answer on the blank space provided.

________________________ 1. This is a type of text that is traditional and needs to be read

from the beginning to the end.
________________________ 2. This is a detail which is not stated directly in a passage/text.
________________________ 3. This is a type of characterization wherein the author gives clues
to the reader on how the character looks.
________________________ 4. This type of definition is used for a word or term in a scientific
or technical context.
________________________ 5. This type of claim attempts to prove about how things were in
the past, how they are in the present, or how will they be in
the future.

II. Understanding
Directions: Read and understand the text given and answer the questions that follow. Write the
letter of your answer on the blank space provided.
____ 6. Reading is classified as linear text when we read texts in what type of medium?
A. Printed on paper C. In a computer
B. In verse D. In a television
____ 7. Tyler overslept and missed his bus. He looked at his alarm clock and it read 8:45 am. He
was more than 30 minutes late for school. He casually walked to the kitchen and poured
himself some cereal. What can be inferred about Tyler?
A. He is nervous about being tardy.
B. He is in a huge rush to make it to school.
C. He could care less that he’s late.
D. He is hungry.
____ 8. Why is setting important to a story?
A. It tells about the characters.
B. It lets us know the context of characters’ actions and sets the mood.
C. It settles the conflict.
D. It helps predict the ending of a story.
____ 9. Which among the following types of characterization is when the author clearly
describes how the character should look?
A. Direct B. Indirect C. Antagonist D. Protagonist

____ 10. “She is certainly going through a hard time,” is using an adverb of affirmation. Which
among the following word is an adverb of affirmation?
A. Going B. Through C. Certainly D. Hard
III. Applying
A. Directions: Read and understand the following questions. Write the letter of the correct
answer on the blank space provided.

____ 11. Based on the graph below, what is the supply and demand for cars in year 2003?

A. D=3,000; S= 5,000 C. D=2,000; S=5,000

B. B. D=3,000; S=6,000 D. D=2,000; S=4,000
____ 12. Amanda needed to finish her science project by the 5th of March. She had everything
she needed except her typed report. She knew that her typed report was worth 50% of her
grade. She was going to fail. What explicit information can you pull from this story?
A. Amanda is lazy. C. Amanda already has s high enough grade.
B. Amanda ran out of time. D. Amanda didn’t do the typed report.
____ 13. Since it was getting late, the band decided to go home and get some rest. The lead
singer decided he wanted to stay a little longer and practice some of the new songs. What can
be a piece of implicit information in this story?
A. The band needed rest. C. The band has some new songs.
B. It was getting late. D. The lead singer has a great dedication.
____ 14. What does it mean when a theme is implied?
A. It is secret.
B. You can’t figure out the theme by reading the story.
C. The author tells the reader directly what the theme of the story is.
D. The reader has to make an inference or educated guess about the theme.
____ 15. Anna is now reading the most exciting point of the novel that she borrowed from the
library. Which among the following elements of a plot is she reading?
A. Denouement B. Falling Action C. Rising Action D. Climax
____ 16. John and Joshua are fighting over who will get a high score in Mathematics. Which
among the following types of conflict is evident?
A. Man vs Nature B. Man vs Society C. Man vs Man D. Man vs Self
____ 17. Which among the following statements best defines an operational definition?
A. It is developed before beginning the specification of the content.
B. It should always follow the guidelines outlined in the publication manual.
C. It is only important in experimental research.
D. It determines he meaning of a variable in a particular study.
____ 18. You want to learn more about the process of an experiment. What definition should
be the best basis for you?
A. Operational B. Situational C. Colloquial D. Technical
____ 19. Which among the following is not using an adverb of negation?
A. Not necessarily. C. That’s not always the case
B. I’d say the exact opposite. D. Can I add something here?
____ 20. You were arguing with your classmate about a certain topic in English. Which among
the following statement best concludes your argument?
 A. You didn’t let me finish. C. I was just going to say that
B. No, I’m not sure about that. D. We just have to agree to disagree.
____ 21. The statement “Homosexuality is rooted in Genetics,” is what type of claim?
A. Fact B. Opinion C. Value D. Policy
____ 22. Which of the following claim is being used in the sentence: “Voting mechanisms
should be standardized throughout the Philippines”?
A. Policy B. Value C. Fact D. Opinion

IV. Analyzing
A. Directions: Read and analyze the following statements. Write YES if the statement is TRUE
and NO if the statement is FALSE.
________ 23. Linear texts are presented in tables, charts, graphs, and diagrams.
________ 24. When something is implied (not clearly stated) in a piece of writing, it is often
referred to as explicit information.
________ 25. Explicit communication involves the use of facial expressions.
________ 26. When determining a theme, the reader should first consider the illustrations.
________ 27. “He is a shy and quiet man,” uses direct characterization.
________ 28. Adverbs of affirmation are, as the name implies, words which declare that a given
statement or fact is true, or “positive
________ 29. “I have never seen him,” uses an adverb of affirmation.

B. Directions: Analyze the following questions. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
blank space provided.
____ 30.
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V. Evaluating
Directions: Read the instructions for the following numbers.
34-35. Why are books a much more reliable source than the Internet? Explain in 2 or more
sentences.
(Grammar and Punctation – 2 points; Content and Relativeness to the topic – 2 points)
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36-37. What is the impact of a newsletter in a school campus/community? Explain in 2 or more

sentences.
(Grammar and Punctation – 2 points; Content and Relativeness to the topic – 2 points)
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38-39. Why is the Apprenticeship Period an important phase in the Philippine Literature?
(Grammar and Punctation – 1 point; Content and Relativeness to the topic – 1 point)
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40-41. Why should we learn how to use imperatives appropriately?
(Grammar and Punctation – 2 points; Content and Relativeness to the topic – 2 points)
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VI. Creating
A. Directions: Create a slogan advertising the use of books to students.
42-43. (Creativity – 3 points; Content and Relativeness to the topic – 3 points)

B. Directions: Write a sentence according to the following instructions for each number. Use
appropriate punctuation marks and capitalization.
44. Give an example of an irony.
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45. Give an example of an oxymoron.
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46. Give an example of an imperative sentence.
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47. Give an example of a declarative sentence.
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C. Directions: In your own words, write down the meaning and message of the poem “Sursum
Surda” in 5 or more sentences. Use appropriate punctuation marks and capitalization.
(Grammar and Punctuation – 3 points; Content and Relativeness to the topic – 3 points)
48-50.
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