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2022 CAVITE BASIC EDUCATION ASSESSMENT (CBEA) IN ENGLISH

GRADE 10

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on your
answer sheet.

1. For your assignment, your teacher gave you an excerpt of "The Purpose of
Education" by Martin Luther King Jr. to reflect on.

"We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus

character—that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives
one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to
concentrate. The broad education will, therefore, transmit to one not only
the accumulated knowledge of the race but also the accumulated experience
of social living."
https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/purpose-
education

Which of the following can be the best insight that you can write?

A. Education is the key to success. If you really want to be successful, you

must be educated.
B. Cultivating knowledge and developing character is the true goal of
education. One can be intelligent but cannot be considered educated if
he/she has ill manners.
C. The true goal of education is to produce learners who are not only capable
of performing complex tasks with accuracy and competence but learners
with the best of characters.
D. To be truly educated is to be able to develop the necessary knowledge,
skills, and attitude needed in the workplace and daily life outside of work.

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2. Using this infographic from World Health Organization, you are tasked to
write an informative text about Covid 19 Protective Measures. What are the
details that you are going to include in your written text?

https://www.who.int/brunei/news/infographics--- english

A. Famous people infected by COVID-19.

B. The causes of Covid 19 and the famous people infected by it.
C. The causes and effects of Covid – 19, the places where it spreads easily, and
the steps to avoid it.
D. The places where Covid - 19 spreads easily and the steps to avoid it.

3. You are attending a Mental Health Awareness Webinar, and the speaker
mentioned the following statement: "Promoting mental health and well-
being requires an understanding of cultural diversity, including respect for
difference and willingness to learn and accept different ways of viewing the
world."
How can you express affirmation to the statement?

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I. Promoting mental health can hardly be done by understanding
cultural diversity.
II. We all have different perceptions of the world and accepting them is
necessary for promoting mental health and well-being.
III. Understanding cultural diversity, including respect for difference and
willingness to learn and accept different ways of viewing the world
can certainly help promote mental health and well-being.
IV. Our mental health and well-being can definitely be promoted and
protected if we are willing to accept and respect differences.
A. I
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. II, III and IV

4. You are writing a research paper entitled "Effects of Bullying on the

Academic Performance of Grade 10 Students in Silang, Cavite". For the
definition of terms, you had to technically define academic performance.
What is the best meaning that you could use?

A. Academic performance is a key feature in education.

B. Academic performance is the classroom performance made by students.
C. Academic performance is the grades obtained by a student based on
their performance at the end of a specific quarter.
D. Academic performance is the measurement of student’s achievement
in various academic subjects which is typically measure using
classroom performance.

5. You have learned in your English class that a technical term is a word,
phrase, or acronym that professionals use in their specific field to help save
time when communicating with other knowledgeable professionals. You also
understood a language of research where you were acquainted with some
terms such as hypothesis. If you were asked by someone what the definition
of a hypothesis is, what would you say?

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A. A hypothesis is a precise, testable statement of what the researcher(s)
predict will be the outcome of the study. It is stated at the start of the
study.
B. A hypotheses is a precise, testable statement of what the researcher(s)
predict will be the outcome of the study. It is stated at the start of the
study.
C. A hypothesis are a precise, testable statement of what the researcher(s)
predict will be the outcome of the study. It was stated at the start of the
study.
D. A hypothesis is not a precise, testable statement of what the
researcher(s) predict will be the outcome of the study. It is stated at the
start of the study.

6. Your English teacher asked you to research the topic of "Mental Health Issues
of Students During the Pandemic" and prepare an argumentative essay about
it. Which of the following are the key structural elements that you will
include?

I. counter-claim, rebuttal
II. claim, reason, evidence
III. claim, reason, introduction
IV. introduction, body, conclusion

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III
D. IV

7. Your classmate doesn't want to attend face-to-face classes because she is

more comfortable with modular distance learning. Using the claim Face-to-
face Classes are Better than Modular Learning, what reasons can you give to
convince her?

I. You can get an allowance every day.

II. You will see your friends every day.

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III. You may feel more comfortable and learn easily in a
familiar, traditional classroom situation.
IV. You can gain a greater understanding of stories, and real-
world examples from teachers and other students.
V. You'll be able to concentrate harder on your learning
because it will be less distracting than if you were at
home.

A. I and II
B. I, II, and III
C. III and IV
D. III, IV, and V

8. In preparation for your writing assignment on argumentative text, you were

doing research on bullying and you learned that bullying is unwanted,
aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or
perceived power imbalance. You also discovered that the behavior is repeated,
or has the potential to be repeated, over time. While taking your break, you
saw your classmate bullying another student and you found it alarming. What
will you say to stop your classmate from bullying?

I. Stop! Bullying is a crime.

II. Stop! You're hurting her.
III. Stop! Wait until no one is looking.
IV. Stop! Bullying must not be tolerated in this classroom.

A. I
B. I and II
C. III
D. I, II, and IV

9. You're explaining something to your classmate over the phone when your
brother interrupts you and asks you to wash the dishes. How would you
politely reply to him?

A. I'll do that later.

B. Just give me a minute. I'll work on that once I finish talking to my
classmate.

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C. Excuse me, let me finish what I have to say with my classmate
before doing the dishes.
D. Could you stop being a brat?

10. Your Science teacher asked you to research the Covid - 19 responses in the
Philippines, and you chanced upon this editorial cartoon from DepEd Cavite.

http://depedcavite.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Punto-5-Issue- 3.pdf

Which of the following is the best example of an opinion about the editorial
cartoon?

A. Filipinos are known to be resilient and optimistic, and that's our weapon
against the Covid-19 virus.
B. Covid -19 is a massive battle that we win every single day because of our
happy disposition and healthy lifestyle.
C. Social distancing, a healthy lifestyle, and proper handwashing are the
solutions to our growing problem of Covid -19.
D. The best defense against Covid -19 is self-protection, including social
distancing, proper handwashing, and a healthy lifestyle.

11. Your teacher in English, asked you to analyze the editorial cartoon about the
online class. Which is the best claim of value that you can formulate from it?

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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1866772/cebu/opinion/editorial-
challenges

A. An online class is impossible to implement in the Philippines due to poor

internet connection.
B. The Department of Education is forcing the implementation of online
distance learning even if we have a poor internet connection.
C. Teachers are struggling with the mandate of the Department of Education
to implement online distance learning due to poor internet connection.
D. Students and teachers are struggling with the implementation of the
mandate of the Department of Education to hold online classes due to poor
internet connection.

12. As part of your advocacy to promote Mental Health, you chanced upon Help
Guide's 6 Keys to Mental Health. What is the best claim of value that you
formulate out of it?

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/building-better-mental-
health.htm

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A. Social connection, staying active, and managing stress can be very useful
tips to promote mental health.
B. A mental illness can make you miserable and cause problems in your
daily life, such as at school, at work, or in relationships.
C. There's no sure way to prevent mental illness. However, there are tips
you can follow to help keep your mental health in its best shape such as
social connection, staying active, and managing stress.
D. Republic Act No. 11036, which is an act establishing a National Mental
Health Policy for the purpose of enhancing the delivery of integrated mental
health services, promoting and protecting the rights of persons utilizing
psychosocial health services, appropriating funds therefore and other
purposes is now being implemented in the Philippines.

13. Your sister is preparing for an advocacy rally on saving mother earth, and she
plans to use a video presentation to spread awareness about her cause. Which
of the following elements would you suggest to be included in her video to
make it multimodal?

A. musical scoring, visual effect, voice recording

B. written language, still images, sounds
C. voice recording, still images, sounds
D. written language, musical scoring, and visual effect

14. You were reviewing your lesson about Multimodal elements in preparation for
your weekly examination. Which of the following statements about
multimodal compositions are true?

I. Infographics can be examples of multimodal text.

II. All multimodal texts are available in digital format.
III. Multimodal texts combine two or more modes in presenting the
information.
IV. It is imperative to understand what technological tools and processes
will best work for the kind of multimodal texts to be produced.
V. When composing a multimodal text, it is not vital to understand what
combinations will work best in conveying the meaning of a specific set
of information.

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A. II and V
B. I, II, and V
C. III and IV
D. I, III, and IV

15. Your English teacher assigned you to write an argumentative essay on the
topic "Excessive Drinking Should be Avoided". Which of the following is the
best structure that you should follow?

A. Present the topic of the essay in an interesting way. State the topic and the
purpose of your entire essay. Support and develop the thesis statement.
Summarize the thoughts and bring the paragraph to a close.
B. Present the topic of the essay in an interesting way. State the topic and the
purpose of your entire essay. Summarize the thoughts and bring the
paragraph to a close. Support and develop the thesis statement.
C. Support and develop the thesis statement. Summarize the thoughts and
bring the paragraph to a close. Present the topic of the essay in an
interesting way. State the topic and the purpose of your entire essay.
D. Summarize the thoughts and bring the paragraph to a close. Support and
develop the thesis statement. State the topic and the purpose of your entire
essay. Present the topic of the essay in an interesting way.

16. Your English teacher instructed you to prepare an argumentative essay about
current issues. While you were gathering data, you found the following
information. Which of them are examples of claims of definition?
I. Mercy killing is immoral.
II. Animal rights are as important as human rights
III. Sexual harassment is defined in terms of behavior and not sexual
desire.
IV. Wars in this century can all be defined as “just” rather than “unjust”
wars.
V. Marriage as an institution needs to be redefined to include modern
variations on the traditional family.
A. III and V
B. I, II, and III
C. I and II
D. III, IV, and V

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17. After your teacher discussed informative, persuasive, and argumentative

writing techniques, you were assigned to summarize the lesson. Which of the
following statements about the topic will you include in your summary as
true?

I. Informative writing educates the readers by imparting

straightforward information.
II. Persuasive text builds arguments on opinions and factual
statements.
III. The main objective of an argumentative text/essay is to change
the reader’s mind by convincing him or her to agree with your
point of view or consider your stand or argument on an issue.
IV. The main argument in a persuasive essay is explained through
the presentation of its pros (in favor of) and cons (against) of your
position on an issue.
V. Body paragraphs in a persuasive essay include stating one’s
opinion/claim, giving reasons to support the opinion, and
arguing against the opposite opinion.

A. IV and V
B. I, II, and III
C. II and III
D. III, IV, and V

18. For your final paper in English, your teacher instructed you to prepare, an
argumentative text on a topic of your choice and you decided to start your
text with an effective claim of value. While you were doing some final concept
digest, you got a little confused so, you decided to do further study. Which of
the following are correct examples of claims of value?

I. Public schools are better than private schools.

II. Computers are a valuable addition to modern society.
III. Every person in the United States should have access to health care.

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IV. Contributions of homemakers are as valuable as those of professional
women.
V. Filmmakers and recording groups should make objectionable language
and subject matter known to prospective consumers.

A. III and V
B. I, III, and V
C. I and II
D. I, II, and IV

19. Writing a research paper may seem like a daunting task, but if you know
how to distinguish technical terms used in research, it will be a lot easier for
you to complete one with patience and hard work. Which of the following
words are examples of technical terms used in research?

A. Income, Affidavit, Amortization, Dehydration

B. Bibliography, Conclusion, Income, Affidavit
C. Bibliography, Conclusion, Framework, Variable, Hypothesis
D. Conclusion, Framework, Variable, Income

20. Research writing is defined as the process of sharing the answer to your
research question. Like in all the other fields, it uses technical terms to aid in
the understanding of contexts and specialized texts. Which of the following
technical terms used in research are defined correctly?

I. Abstract - A brief summary of a research article, thesis, review,

conference proceeding, or any in-depth analysis of a particular
subject.
II. Conclusion - It is intended to help the reader understand why
your research should matter to them after they have finished
reading the paper.
III. Experiment - The principal outcomes of a research project; what
the project suggested, revealed, or indicated. This usually refers
to the totality of outcomes, rather than the conclusions or
recommendations drawn from them.

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IV. Findings - Any information that has been collected, observed,
generated, or created to validate original research findings.
Although usually digital, some also include non-digital formats
such as laboratory notebooks and diaries.
V. Methodology - A specific statement of prediction. It describes in
concrete (rather than theoretical) terms what you expect will
happen in your study.
A. III and V
B. III, IV, and V
C. II and IV
D. I, II, and IV

21. Your English teacher instructed you to research on Discrimination as part of

your oral report and you chanced upon the following information. Which of
them are examples of technical definition of discrimination?
I. An act or instance of discriminating, or of making a distinction.
II. Discrimination is an action or practice that excludes,
disadvantages, or merely differentiates between individuals or
groups of individuals based on some ascribed or perceived trait.
III. The treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in
favor of or against, a person or thing based on the group, class,
or category to which that person or thing belongs rather than on
individual merit.
IV. It can occur both through acts that result in, or have the effect
of, women being denied the exercise of a right because of a lack
of recognition of pre-existing gender-based disadvantage and
inequality that women face.
V. Discrimination Against Women is defined as any distinction,
exclusion, or restriction, made based on sex, with the purpose or
effect of impairing the enjoyment by women of political, economic,
social, cultural, or civil human rights on equal footing with men.
A. IV and V
B. III, IV, and V
C. II and III
D. I, II, and III

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22. You're familiarizing yourself with technical terms used in research as

instructed by your teacher. You're also trying to categorize the definitions you
have written down in your notes into technical and operational. Which of the
following statements below is an example of an operational definition?

A. Census is the collection of data from all members, instead of a sample, of

the target population.
B. Academic performance is the result obtained by a student at the end of a
specific term in all subjects
C. Central Tendency is the measure that describes the "typical" or average
characteristic; the three main measures of central tendency are mean,
median, and mode.
D. Hawthorne Effect refers to the process where research subjects change
their behavior in response to being studied. That is, people behave
differently because they are being observed. For example, teachers in a
classroom might change their discipline practices if they are part of a study
that uses classroom observations as a data collection approach.

23. You were instructed by your teacher to prepare an article about health care
workers. To further explain their status, which of the following statements
gives the best expanded definition of the line, “Health care providers and front
liners are overworked.”?

I. Health care providers ad front liners are just demanding. They are not
overworked.
II. Special treatment is to be provided to healthcare providers and other
designated front-line workers.
III. Due to the severe workloads, health care practitioners and other specified
front-line workers had mental health issues.
IV. Health-care practitioners and other recognized front-line workers were not
required to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
V. To offer effective and efficient service to the public, health care providers
and other specified front-liners were stretched on both hours and work
extensions.

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A. IV and V
B. III, IV, and V
C. I and IV
D. II, III, and V

24. You have learned in your English class that an expanded definition may
explain the word’s etymology or historical roots, describes the sensory
characteristics of something (how it looks, feels, sounds, tastes, and smells);
identifies its parts, and indicates how something is used, explains what is
not, provides an example of it, and /or notes similarities or differences
between this term and other words or things. To illustrate your
understanding of the lesson, which of the following statement do you think
gives the best-expanded definition of the term pandemic?

I. Pandemic is a disease prevalent all over the world.

II. The need to follow adequate basic health care steps has been stressed
and widely disseminated.
III. The ability to use technology-based ways of communication and
interaction has become a necessary talent for every employee.
IV. Typically, agencies and institutions in the education, business, and
industrial sectors reduce their workforce while receiving greater
workloads.
V. During the pandemic, issues regarding gaps and defects in government
protocols were escalated in order to be resolved and remedied in a short
period of time.

A. IV and V
B. III, IV, and V
C. I and IV
D. II, III, and V

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25. You were instructed by your English teacher to prepare a glossary of technical
terms used in research. Which of the following is the correct definition of the
word "abstract" are you going to include?

A. Abstract is a short statement about your paper designed to give the

reader a complete, yet concise, understanding of your paper's research
and findings. It is a mini-version of your paper.
B. An abstract is a short statement about your paper designed to give the
reader a complete, yet concise, understanding of your paper's research
and findings. It is a mini version of your paper.
C. Abstract is short statements about your papers designed to give the
reader a complete, yet concise, understanding of your paper's research
and findings. It is a mini version of your paper.
D. Abstract is short statements about your papers designed to give the
reader a complete, however concise, understanding of your paper's
research and findings, it is a mini version of your paper.

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