Department of Education

Region VI - Western Visayas

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CAPIZ
Banica, Roxas City

ENGLISH GRADE 10

Direction: Read each item carefully and follow the directions. Write the letter of the
correct answer in your answer sheet.

Face-to-face learning engagement of students and teachers within the school

has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has paved the
way for the implementation of Modular Distance Learning as an urgent response to
ensure continuity of education. Modular Distance Learning features individualized
instruction that allows learners to use self-learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital
format/electronic copy, whichever is applicable to the learner. Learners under
Modular Distance Learning can also use other resources such as Learner’s
Materials, textbooks, activity sheets, study guides, and other study materials.
Usually, teachers will have to deliver appropriate learning materials. However,
students can also access the materials by downloading electronic copies through
their computer, tablet PC, or smartphone.
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1. What is the text all about?

A. COVID 19 Pandemic C. Technology in

Education
B. Face-to-Face Learning D. Modular Distance
Learning

2. Based on the given text, what is the kind of instruction offered by the learning modality
implemented during the pandemic?

A. Content and learning materials are taught in person to a group of students.

B. Students are taught through online courses, video recordings, video conferences,
or any other form of audio/visual technology.
C. There is a combination of online educational materials and opportunities for
interaction online with traditional classroom methods.
D. Individualized instruction using self-learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital
form/electronic copy, depending on the needs of the students.

3. You were required to conduct a class poll on the preferred sports in your MAPEH
subject. What type of graph will you use to display the Favorite Sports Percentage data?

A. Pie Graph C. Pictograph

B. Bar Graph D. Line Graph

4. Select the graph that best illustrates the given statement: "The enrolment data increased
in SY 2019-2020, slightly decreased in SY 2020-2021 due to the pandemic, and was
steady in SY 2021-2022."
 A volcanic eruption is when lava and gas are released from a volcano—
sometimes explosively. The most dangerous type of eruption is called a 'glowing
avalanche' which is when freshly erupted magma flows down the sides of a
volcano. Other hazards include ash fall, and lahars (mud or debris flows).
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disaster/volcanic-eruptions

5. Which textual aid would be appropriate to use in the given text?

A. map C. table
B. graph D. illustration

6. Through_________, the writer lets the readers discover the personality of the
characters and why it matters in the plot of the story.
A. Theme C. Conflict
B. Setting D. Characterization

7. The general meaning or central idea of a literary piece called _________ can be
found in the statement, "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential
is invisible to the eyes."

A. style C. setting
B. theme D. conflict

8. Which of the following is under web source?

A. facebook C. newspaper
B. magazines D. encylcopedia

9. Kaye wants to know the latest update on the Covid-19 cases in Capiz. What resource
should she use?

A. Almanac C. Encyclopedia
B. Newspaper D. Dictionary

10. When reading an article, Francine checks if the person, organization, or institution
responsible for the intellectual content of the information is knowledgeable or expert on
the subject. Which factor most likely helps her decide whether the information is
reliable?

A. Purpose C. Accuracy
B. Currency D. Authority

11. Trina, one of your friends, tells you about her family's problems. She feels like you
understand her situation and feelings. This kind of listening, which shows mutual
concern for the speaker, is known as ________.

A. Emphatic C. Appreciative
 B. Analytical D. Comprehensive

12. Which of the following circumstances demonstrates the application of analytical or

critical listening?

A. The song "This is Me" is being played for Jane.

B. Dexter listens as his brother discusses his academic difficulties.
C. Deana pays attention to her teacher's lecture and is able to respond to all of the
questions.
D. Ismael listens attentively to discussions about smoking cigarettes and assesses the
message's validity by examining the supporting evidence.

Pyramus and Thisbe

Pyramus and Thisbe are a couple of young Babylonians in love. Unfortunately,
their families hate each other. The star-crossed lovers whispered sweet nothings
through a crack in the wall that separates their houses, until they eventually can’t
take it anymore and decide to elope.
But when Thisbe shows up under a mulberry tree, where they’re supposed to
meet, a bloody-jawed lioness is hanging out there. Thisbe screams and runs , leaving
her shawl behind. Pyramus arrives a little while later and a bloody lioness ripping
apart the shawl.
Assuming Thisbe has been devoured, he stabs himself with his sword. Later,
Thisbe returns, figures out the horrible thing that’s happened, and stabs herself with
the sword of Pyramus. To this day, the formerly white berries of the mulberry tree are
stained red with the blood of these tragic lovers.

13. What is the conflict of the story?

A. The two lovers decide to elope.
B. The families of the two lovers hate each other.
C. Thisbe sees a lioness and runs, leaving her shawl.
D. Pyramus and Thisbe are a couple of young Babylonians in love.

14. Which of the following statements is accurate if you were to assess or critique the
short story's plot?

A. The story is a familiar one, thus the plot is dull and predictable.
B. The story seems open-ended, but the conflict was clearly resolved.
C. The story's narrative is incredibly intriguing because the characters are relatable.
D. The narrative has a good plotline because the author used a plot twist, a
literary device, to produce a surprising ending.

15. Who among the following demonstrated fluency in spoken language?

A. Vice Ganda's speeches on Showtime were delivered in a humorous tone.

B. Toni Gonzaga used transitional devices in her planned speech on
overcoming challenges.
C. Catriona Gray spoke effortlessly, at a moderate pace, without unnecessary
pauses or stops, during an interview regarding mental health.
D. Boy Abunda adhered to grammar rules properly, used relevant and appropriate
vocabulary, and had clear pronunciation when he was requested to
be the guest speaker.
 16. What factor in evaluating a spoken text refers to the correct usage of grammar,
proper pronunciation, and the right expression?

A. Tone C. Cohesion
B. Fluency D. Correctness

17. What dimension of a campaign is involved when schools concentrate on providing

teachers with workshops and seminars to update them on teaching strategies?

A. Training C. Research
B. Lobbying D. Social Mobilization

18. _____________ is based on fact-finding and provides the necessary knowledge for action.

A. Advocacy C. Research
B. Campaign D. Advertisement

For items 19-20. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence.

19. I read a newspaper every morning ____ it provides me with the latest news and
information.

A.until C. although
B. because D. however

20. Camille didn’t study her lesson last night. ______, she managed to get a high score.

A. However C. Therefore
B. Moreover D. In conclusion

21. Which of the following is a rhetorical question?

I.How could you not see this coming?
II. Which dress should I wear?
III. Are you going to the market?
IV. Can you imagine that?

A. I & II C. II and III

B. I & IV D. II, III & IV

For items 22-23. Choose the correct function of the underlined word
22. Classes might be canceled if it continues to rain heavily.
A. ability C. possibility
B. certainty D. obligation

23. The technician can fix the computer.

A. ability C. possibility
B. certainty D. obligation

24. Which of the following statements is a claim of value?

A. Animal testing should be banned.

B.The ozone layer is becoming depleted.
C. The Philippine Eagle is a critically endangered species.
D. Face-to-face instruction is better than modular distance learning.
 25. Which of the following statements is an opinion?

A. 2020 is the worst year for all Filipinos.

B. English is considered the universal language.
C. Japan is the country to visit to learn more about anime.
D. The Earth is a sphere, or more precisely an oblate spheroid

Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer in your answer sheet.

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte bared Monday the
Department of Education’s plans to address the multiple problems hounding the
country’s basic education system.

At a hotel in Pasay City, Duterte launched the “MATATAG” agenda, which

would serve as the DepEd’s roadmap in addressing challenges in the basic
education sector under her 6-year term.
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ABS-CBN News -news.abscbn.com

26. The above text is a news article of ABS-CBN which can be found in their online website.
What multimodal mode was used in order to communicate the information above?

A. live C. digital

B. paper D.
Transmedia

27. Comics, films, news reports, and web series are some examples of how multimodal
texts uses different modes like image, gesture, sound, etc, to make meaning. . Which of the
following statements explains the importance of using these varied ways?

A. It makes delivering information fun for the readers.

B. It promotes a better way of conveying and facilitating understanding.

C. It allows a critical way of checking the reading prowess of the students.
D. It shows the diverse skills of teachers in giving information on different topics.

28. During the opening of classes, you were asked by your teachers to stand in front and
say something about yourself.. What type of speech delivery was employed in this activtity?

A. impromptu C. manuscript

B. Memorized D. Extemporaneous

29. Public speaking is feared by some students but if one one has the techniques in
speaking in front of an audience it will eventually improved their skills. Which of the following
would be the first step students need to follow in order to perform properly?

A. Practice C. Know your

purpose.
B. Speak with clarity. D. Consider your audience.

30. In writing a research, defining terms is needed. And it is usually given both denotatively and
operationally to aid the readers in understanding how the words are used in the context of
her research. What writing technique will be employed in writing research?

A. expository C. informative
B. persuasive D. argumentative
 31. “ I will improve the economic status of our community, give jobs to the unemployed, and
help the poor.” This are usually heard from politician s delivering thier public speeches to
convince the spectators to share his ideas and beliefs.What technique was employed in the
statement?

A. expository C. informative
B. persuasive D. argumentative
Finally, don’t be content with staying on the general level of your classmates. Always
try to exceed them, to do better, to be the best of them. Only such a method will be able to
give you the necessary odds if you get to a more sphisticated group.

-Source:Excerpt
from an essay on How to Improve One’s Study Habits in paperwritings.com

32. Finally, don’t be content with staying on the general level of your classmates. Always try to
exceed them, to do better, to be the best of them. This statement shows what
technique of writing?

A. expository C. informative
B. persuasive D. argumentative

33. What is the purpose of the writer on the above text?

A. inform C. describe
B. expose D. Convince

Direction: For items 34-37. Identify what is being asked.

34. The plot is an element of the story used to describe the main events of the story. If it is
focused on during a literary criticism of a story, what type of critical approach was used?

A. marxist C. historical
B. moralist D. structuralist

35. Romeo and Juliet is a story loved for its theme. A student decided to analyze the story
focusing on the role of Juliet as a woman. What type of critical lense was used?

A. marxist C. feminist
B. moralist D. reader-response

36. Why is writing a critique important?

A. It helps students be a better writer.

B. It helps identify the main point of an author.
C. It leads to the correct sequence of what happened in the story.
D. It helps evaluate teh worth, truth and validity of a literary work.

37. How do issues of social and economic status affect teh caharcters snd events in the work?
What critical approach was used when you use this question as guide during a literary criticism?

A. marxist C. feminist
B. moralist D. historical

38. Student A used a local study as reference for their research paper but opted not to cite
the names. Student A committed plagiarism. What is plagiarism?
 A. Borrowing others idea in your own report.
B. Citing a source from the internet correctly.
C. Using a written work without citing the source.
D. It is when you change the words someone wrote.

39. Which of the following shows academic honesty?

A. A student copied the assignment of his seatmate.

B. You paraphrases a passage completely, and claims it as hers or his.
C. A student forgets the source of an essay he copied and made a fake author’s
name.
D. You searched the definition of the technical terms for your chapter one in your
research and cited the source.

40. Anna wants to research on the study habits of her fellow Grade 10 students who are
working students. Which of the following method in research is appropriate?

A. survey C. case study

B. interview D. experiment

For items 41-42:

Read these two definitions of the term readers used in one research paper.

Readers-this refers to one who reads, or one who is fond of reading.

In this study, readers referred to the randomly selected Grade 10

students who served as respondents for the research study.

41. In this study, readers referred to the randomly selected Grade 10 students who
served as respondents for the research study. Definition B is an example
of____________definition.

A. Informal C. Operational
B. Technical D. Connotative

42. Readers-this refers to one who reads, or one who is fond of reading. Definition A
above is an example of____________definition.

A. Informal C. Operational
B. Technical D. Connotative

43. June in her research report included some of the origin of the words to fully explain the
concept of the word. She used this technique when expanding defintion of words.

A. negation C. ramification
C. etymology D. Historical reference

44. Protein are food groups including seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, benas, peas, nuts,
lentils, seeds, and soy products. How was the definition of the word protein expanded?

A. example C. negation
C. etymology D. Ramification

45. This is a concept that needs to be proven when doing a research study.

A. title C. conclusion
C.results D. hypothesis
46. Why is an introduction of a research paper vital for the study?

A. It gets the attention of the reader.

B. It presents the thesis of the research paper.
C. It provides the references why the study was made.
D. It provides background information of the research study.

47. What sources will you include in your references for the research paper you will pass as
your final output,

A. All the sources you read for your paper

B. All the sources you used for your paper
C. Names of all the people you have interviewed.
D. Names of all the teh respondents you have in your study.

Direction: Identify the part that contains a grammatical error in the following definitions.

48. Students needs to focus more on their studies and not be

tempted to A B
C

take everything for granted. No error.

D

49. The Department of Education launches new virtual series to support

A B
C

personnel’s mental health. No error.

D

50. Senior High School core curriculum have eight learning areas
A B

where the learners can choose from. No error.

C D