The document is an English exam for Grade 10 students containing questions about literature, vocabulary, grammar, and writing composition. It tests the students' understanding of literary concepts like themes, oral tradition, and characters from mythology. The vocabulary questions cover meanings of words and their connotations. The grammar questions test modal verbs, pronouns, and sentence structures. The writing section evaluates knowledge of the steps to write a persuasive essay including choosing a subject, organizing with a theme, and using examples to support arguments.
The document is an English exam for Grade 10 students containing questions about literature, vocabulary, grammar, and writing composition. It tests the students' understanding of literary concepts like themes, oral tradition, and characters from mythology. The vocabulary questions cover meanings of words and their connotations. The grammar questions test modal verbs, pronouns, and sentence structures. The writing section evaluates knowledge of the steps to write a persuasive essay including choosing a subject, organizing with a theme, and using examples to support arguments.
The document is an English exam for Grade 10 students containing questions about literature, vocabulary, grammar, and writing composition. It tests the students' understanding of literary concepts like themes, oral tradition, and characters from mythology. The vocabulary questions cover meanings of words and their connotations. The grammar questions test modal verbs, pronouns, and sentence structures. The writing section evaluates knowledge of the steps to write a persuasive essay including choosing a subject, organizing with a theme, and using examples to support arguments.
The document is an English exam for Grade 10 students containing questions about literature, vocabulary, grammar, and writing composition. It tests the students' understanding of literary concepts like themes, oral tradition, and characters from mythology. The vocabulary questions cover meanings of words and their connotations. The grammar questions test modal verbs, pronouns, and sentence structures. The writing section evaluates knowledge of the steps to write a persuasive essay including choosing a subject, organizing with a theme, and using examples to support arguments.
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TAMBULIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TULUAN EXTENSION
TULUAN, TAMBULIG, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR
FIRST GRADING EXAMINATION AUGUST 8-9,2019 ENGLISH 10 Name:_____________________________________ Grade/Section:___________________Score:___________ Directions: Read and understand the questions carefully. Write the letter which corresponds to the correct answer on the space provided before the number. I. Literature (1-8) ___1. Amongst her most-loved tales is the "Gorgon's Head ",she is also a translator of Russian literature. A. Anne Terry White B. Pearl Hughes C. Edgar Poe D. Dan Watkins ___2. When the world looks hopeless, And life is not fair, Throw back your shoulders And do not despair. ' . The expression to " throw back your shoulders" means ___________________. A. exercise your shoulders B. be confident and brave C. forget your responsibilities D. show your feelings ___3. The passage appeals more to the sense of ________. A. feeling B. sound C. sight D. taste ___4. The son of Calliope who has great talent in music A. Orpheus B. Solomon C. John D.Calixto ___5. It is the central idea or topic of the story. A. Topic sentence B. Main idea C. Controlling idea D. Theme ___6. The manner in which information is passed from one generation to the next in the absence of writing. A. spread B. oral tradition C. teaching D. education ___7. Daedalus's name means ________. A .hunting expert B. skilled worker C. threader D.sailor ___8. The king of Argos who had received a dreadful oracle. A. Solomon B. Nick C. Acrisius D. Danae II. Vocabulary Development (9-14) ___9. Which of the following is NOT the denotative meaning of the underlined word in this sentence? From his throne Odin looked down beyond the earth deep into the gloomy land of his enemies. A. Adversary B.foe C.opponent D.rival ___10. .He gazed upon the beauty of the flowers that surround her. What is the connotative meaning of the word gazed? A.Admired B. eyed C. looked D.stared ___11. The scorpion is rare, but large and venomous spiders are common. Which of the following is the synonym of the underlined word? A.non-poisonous B.non-toxic C.non-venomous D.poisonous ___12. No one ever thought about disobeying the mandate of the cruel officer. Mandate means __________. A. inquire B. order C. request D. suggestion ___13. What is the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The philosopher’s works were once condemned by the church and placed on its list of forbidden books. A. Allowed B. blessed C.denounced D.promoted ___14. The Fallen 44 valor will be remembered forever. Which of the following is NOT a synonym of the underlined word? A. Bravery B. cowardice C. fearlessness D. gallantry III. Grammar Awareness: (15-23) ___15. Which from the following modals is used to express future possibilities mixed with doubt and uncertainty. A. shall B. will C. may D. would ___16. Which of the following underlined pronouns is NOT an example of reflexive pronoun? A.Adam e-mailed himself a copy of the report. B.Christine poured herself a glass of milk. C.Maria knew that she herself could make a positive impact on the world, if only she put her mind to it. D. The students are able to monitor themselves. ___17. I must eat healthy and balance diet. What does the underlined modal indicate? A. Ability B.obligation C.permission D.possibility ___18. He gave up his old job so he _______ work for us. Which of the following modals would best complete the sentence? A.can B.could C.should D.would ___19. Which of the following sentences makes use of intensive pronoun? A. Anna Rose promised herself a reward for her hard work. B Have you asked yourselves why you are here? C. The basketball players prepared themselves by staying in shape. D.We cooked the whole meal ourselves. ___20.Some animals protect themselves through camouflage. The underlined word is an example of __________. A.demonstrative pronoun B.intensive pronoun C.interrogative pronoun D.reflexive pronoun ___21. Which of the following pronouns would best complete this sentence: The judges could not agree among ___________. A.himself B.herself C.themselves D. ourselves ___22. You ___________ smoke. Smoking is dangerous to your health. A. can not B.may not C.should not D.will not ___23. Which of the following modals would best complete this sentence? I think you _________ be careful of what you eat. A.can B.may C.might D.should IV. WRITING AND COMPOSITION (24-30 ___24. Which of the following words should be added to make your introduction in the persuasive essay interesting? A. anecdote B.example C. graphics D. illustration ___25. It needs to be proven by facts _____. A. tone B. argument C. theme D. mood ___26. This refers to the core idea or focus of a written work ______. A.tone B. theme C. form D. controlling idea ___27. Arrange the following sentences the way they come in revising and polishing the persuasive essay. 1. Delete unnecessary information. 2. Clarify the details. 3. Add needed information. 4. Write the final copy of your persuasive essay 5. Organize your essay. A. 1-2-3-5-4 B.3-1-4-5-2 C.3-1-2-5-4 D.3-4-1-5-2 ___28. Which of the following is NOT included in the Steps in Writing Persuasive Essay? A. Addressing the audience you are trying to persuade. B.Choosing a subject C. Clarifying your purpose D.Writing the final draft. ___29. Which of the following is included in writing your draft in your persuasive essay? A. choosing a subject B. clarifying your purpose C. organizing your essay D. using reasons, examples as supports ___30. . Which of the following is the correct order of the Steps in Writing Persuasive Essay? 1. Clarifying your purpose. 2. Choosing a subject 3. Addressing the audience you are trying to persuade A. 1-2-3 B.2-3-1 C. 3-1-2 D.3-2-1