Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF QUEZON
CALAUAG WEST DISTRICT
STO. DOMINGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
QUARTER 3: PRE-TEST IN ENGLISH
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a piece of paper.
1. Showing _________ prevents the author or an individual to approach an issue or matter from neutral point of
view.
a. Bias b. Fairness c. Judgement d. Direction

2. My son’s girlfriend is very rude. She calls so late at night—sometimes, as late as 10:00 pm. Last week, she
called me Sara, instead of Mrs. Reyes and corrected her right away. Today, she came for lunch and brought
some cookies without even asking if it was okay. What if I already made cookies? The author is biased
against…
a. Rude children b. Her son c. Her son’s girlfriend d.Dating

3.  What does it mean to show bias?

A. to be angry
B. to favor one side over another
C. to refuse to take a side
D. to show knowledge

4. When is an author credible and not bias?

A. when he shows favoritism
B. when he alters information
C. when he gives false impression
D. when he can prove using valid facts and materials
 
5. Which statement is NOT an example of author bias?
A. The #1 COVID-19 vaccine is Moderna’s vaccine.
  B. Astra Zeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is the best of all.
C. Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Sinovac is 50.38% effective.
D. The most effective COVID-19 vaccine is the one manufactured by Pfizer, Inc.and BioNTech.
 
6. Which refers to the degree to which a source is trustworthy and believable?
A. Loaded Language B. Credibility C. Preference D. Bias

7. What particular technique is used which is intended to make consumers accept or approve something without
looking closely at the evidences?
a. Advertisement b. commercial c.announcementd.propaganda

8. What type of propaganda uses appealing phrases which are closely associated with highly valued concepts
and beliefs but without offering any supporting information or reason?
A. card stacking b. glittering generalities c.name-calling D. soft soap

9. What propaganda technique is intended to damage the image of the competitor by using names that evoke fear
or hatred such as, “racist, dictator, and communist”?
A. card stacking B. glittering generalities C. name-calling D. plain folks

10. Which propaganda technique presents a negative quality of a person, entity, object, or value to discredit it and
make the other option more acceptable?
A. loaded words B. plain folks C. simplification D. transfer
11. What propaganda technique is used in the statement,“Things go better with Coke”?
A. card stacking B. glittering generalities C. name-calling D. plain folks

12. What propaganda technique is commonly used in the world of advertising because buyers are on the lookout
for real experiences?
A. card stacking B. name-calling C. plain folks D. soft soap

13. Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue?

A. Teens using a beach to build a bonfire.
B. A boy throwing rocks into a pond.
C. A high school learner who becomes pregnant.
D. A mother who takes away her daughter's gadget for not listening to her.

14. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

A. Inflation B. Poverty C. Unemployment D. Homelessness

15. Which of the following can be classified as an economic issue?

A. 85% of the province's population is virus-infected.
B. The siege in Zamboanga City will never be forgotten.
C. Men are better than women.
D. She caught her husband cheating on her.

16. ___________ are problems that influence many citizens within a society. It is a common problem in present-
day society and one that many people strive to solve. It is often the consequence of factors extending beyond
an individual's control.
a. Social Issue b. Trust issue c. Moral issue d. Economic issue

17. ___________ involve the difference of belief and not a matter of preference, the experience of a special kind
of feeling, a specific kind of situation where actions affect other people, and actions that have the potential to
help or harm others ourselves.
a. Social Issue b. Trust issue c. Moral issue d. Economic issue

18. __________ assert that there is a scarcity or that the finite resources available are insufficient to satisfy all
human wants and needs. The problem then becomes how to determine what is to be produced and how the
production factors are to be allocated.
a. Social Issue b. Trust issue c. Moral issue d. Economic issue

19. What is a body of written works such as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays that reflects the
background of a certain culture?
A. epic B. literature C. poetry D. prose

20. Which type of literature is a product of a writer’s imagination?

A. feature B. fiction C. parable D. non-fiction

21. What is defined as the sequence of events that occurs from the first to the last line of the story?
A. character B. plot C. point of view D. setting

22. Which type of literature is based on facts and talks about real people, places, and events?
A. features B. fiction C. non-fiction D. sci-fi

23. What part of a plot refers to the conclusion or ending of a story?

A. climax B. falling action C. rising action D. resolution

24. “Ravana abducted Sita and forced her to be his wife. Rama came to rescue Sita. He fought and confronted
Ravana and his evil brothers. Finally, Rama killed Ravana and freed Sita.” What type of conflict is used
by the author?
A. man vs. man C. man vs. society B. man vs. self D. man vs. supernatural
 25. “Long ago, the kingdom of Ayodhya was ruled by a wise king. Ayodhya is part of the Ancient Sarayu in
India.” What literary element is emphasized from this statement?
A. character B. plot C. setting D. theme

26. Will you cook my favorite food______ will I just buy it?
A. and C. or B. but D. so

27. You can borrow my laptop ___________you will use it carefully.

A. and C. even if B. as long as D. so

28. Joy is going to finish her online work ______ the internet connection is poor.
A. also C. even if B. and D. or

29. Pedro eats his dinner early _______ he needs to finish his assignment.
A. but C. such as B. because D. while

30. ________having their online classes, the children were assisted by their parents.
A. Although C. Such as B. Because D. While

31. During their virtual graduation rites, Berto was awarded with highest honors; ________his parents were
truly proud of him.
A. and C. or B. but D. so

For items number 32-38: Read the following sentences and write the word Parallel on your answer sheet if the
sentence observed parallelism, otherwise write Non-parallel.

32. During the pandemic, everyone is required to stay home and to wash hands. Most people adhered to the safety
precautions like wearing a face mask, washing hands, and vitamins intake.

33. Most people adhered to the safety precautions like wearing a face mask, washing hands, and vitamins intake.

34. COVID-19 has upended societies and dramatically altered everyday life across the globe. Our present
circumstances, while unprecedented, have been profoundly shaped by persistent societal realities4such
as entrenched racial and economic inequality, proliferation of misinformation, and anxieties about the
ability of the world’s democracies to confront major crises. In-depth social understanding will be vital to
apprehending the crisis and charting a path forward.

35. Many challenges arise regarding learning during the pandemic such as no internet connection, no
gadgets to use, and no facilitators at home.

36. Students, parents, and teachers work together in battling the challenges brought about by the pandemic.

37. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men
Couldn’t put Humpty together again. (Denslow Humpty Dumpty, 1904)

38. Some of the few challenges seen in the new normal are lack of gadgets, unstable internet connection, and
increasing electrical consumption.

For items 39-40:

39. The books and magazines ______ placed on the table.

a. Was b. none c. both d. were

40. Few of the appartments _______ ever vacant at this time of the year.
a. Was b. are c. were d. is