Department of Education

Region I
Division of Pangasinan II
Binalonan, Pangasinan

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ENGLISH 10

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Section: ___________________________________________ Score: ___________________

Direction: Read each question or sentence carefully. Choose the best answer from the given
choices and write the corresponding letter on the blank provided at the right side of the test
paper.

_____ 1. It is the sequence of events that occur in a story.

A. character B. conflict C. plot D. theme
_____ 2. This part of a news report includes the most important facts dealing with what, who, where,
when why and how data.
A. byline C. headline B. ending D. lead
_____ 3. It is the process that determines the context and meanings of the words.
A. encoding B. coding C. decoding D. recording
_____ 4. Public speaking is similar to an essay and should have _____.
A. introduction, body, and conclusion C. thesis statement
B. written word for word D. five paragraphs
_____ 5. A text is considered multimodal if ____________
A. it has multiple audiences C. it combines two or more semiotic systems
B. it has multiple purposes D. it has many modes of transportation
_____ 6. This graphic organizer is used to compare or contrast two concepts, ideas, persons, things,
etc.
A. spider map B. T-chart C. lotus diagram D. Venn diagram
_____ 7. This person disagrees with something and speaks against an argument.
A. proponent B. opponent C. villain D. heroin
_____ 8. What element of argumentation states a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence
from sources?
A. introduction B. conclusion C. thesis statement D. argument/claim
_____ 9. The following are cohesive devices except ________
A. and B. moreover C. hence D. is
_____ 10 Repetition is a strategy used by a speaker to_____
A. emphasize important points C. make the speech longer
B. keep the audience awake D. impress the audience
_____ 11. It is an in-depth evaluation of the story for the purpose of giving the reading public insight
into the story.
A. critiquing B. ending of the story C. elements D. organizing
_____ 12. This part of a research summarizes all sections and helps readers decide whether or not to
read the entire report.
A. abstract B. appendix C. conclusion D. literature review
_____ 13. Which of the following must NOT be observed by a confident public speaker?
A. posture B. criticizing C. preparedness D. pandering to audience
_____ 14. When Mimir asked Odin if he was willing to give up something in exchange of the water
from the well, Odin experienced what type of conflict?
A. man versus man B. man versus self C. man versus nature D. man versus
society
_____ 15. Which statement is an example of an opinion?
A. Nicotine in cigarette smoke makes the heartbeat faster.
B. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
C. Gold was discovered in California in 1848.
D. Movies are generally more interesting than books.
_____ 16. If you want to show the possible causes and effects of a problem such as broken families,
which graphic organizer is best to use?
A. fishbone diagram B. semantic map C. Venn diagram D. story map
_____ 17. Why is exposition important in literature?
A. It helps the reader figure out the ending C. It leaves details that are clues to the
story‘s lesson
B. it is more interesting D. It helps the reader understands the story’s
event
_____ 18. An improved sewer system would solve the flood drainage problems. What type of claim
the statement is making?
A. value B. fact C. policy D. assertion
_____ 19. I have seen ____________ of them participating in the Zoom Meeting of Research? Which
adverb best completes the sentence?
A. neither B. rarely C. invalidly D. a little
_____ 20. The goal of informative speeches is to give the audience new ideas and _______ on topics
which you might be familiar with.
A. point B. stand C. understanding D. reason
_____ 21. Which of the following approaches argues that meaning derives only from the act of
individual readings?
A. Formalist B. Feminist C. Reader- response D. Marxist
_____ 22. Which of the following are excellent sources for research topics?
A. theory C. replication of prior research
B. personal experience D. all of the above
_____ 23. Which of the following is a good way to find a research topic?
A. personal experience C. looking for the next step in the research
process
B. getting an idea from your adviser D. all of the above
_____ 24. In an argumentative essay, you should _____
A. use evidence from a text to support your ideas
B. cite the title and or/author of any source you use
C. use all the sources provided to you
D. cite the central idea of the text

For items 25-26: The following sentences are written in an informal or subjective style. Select an
option from below to replace the underlined text with formal and objective academic language.
Write the letter of your choice.

_____ 25. Let us fix the problem together, we are a team!

A. solve B. repair C. patch D. mend
_____ 26. Studies have revealed that lots of women drink during pregnancy.
A. have a drink B. consume alcohol C. get tipsy D. booze
_____ 27. Complete the sentence below using an appropriate conjunction.
She has decided to move to Manila ________ there are more opportunities for employment in
that city.
A. even if B. although C. because D. whereas
_____ 28. Argumentative writing should appeal to the readers’ ___________.
A. taste buds B. emotion C. intelligence D. sense of social
justice
_____ 29. Barry is writing a critique, but he is having trouble how to start it. Which of the following
should he do?
A. Orient the readers about the work. C. Write down the good points of the text.
B. Start with observation about the text. D. All of the above
_____ 30. A student has gathered data for his research. What is the next step that he should take to
identify the problem of his research?
A. Widen his focus. C. Analyze future development.
B. Define the boundaries of the problem D. Identify an acceptable purpose.
For items 31-33: Read the descriptions of each item and determine the author’s purpose.
_____ 31. A map of the world, showing all continents, countries, and oceans
A. to persuade B. to inform C. to entertain D. to explain
_____ 32. A novel about a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quitted her job in
the business world and returned home to help her aging grandmother
A. to persuade B. to inform C. to entertain D. to explain
_____ 33. A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal
suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary.
A. to persuade B. to inform C. to entertain D. to explain
_____ 34. What is the aim of a critique?
A. summarize the original text
B. analyze how will the points in the article are made
C. prove how flawed the literary work is
D. none of the above
_____ 35. The community survives by its people living in harmony. It is therefore important to value
harmony to keep them united. The underlined word is an example of conjunction used to
show_____.
A. cohesion B. repetition C. transition D. sequence
_____ 36. Identify the operational definition below.
A. Twitter is a social media platform that limits messages to 140 characters.
B. Rain is drops of water falling from a cloud in the sky.
C. King is a male who rules a country and usually inherits his position and ruled for life.
D. Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature.
_____ 37. Below are ways on how to write a critique. Which one is not applicable?
A. Study the work under discussion C. Develop an understanding
B. Don’t make notes on key parts of the work D. Consider how work relates to a broader
issue
For items 38-39: Write the letter of the word that most clearly expresses the tone in each
passage.

_____ 38. This place may be shabby, but since both of my children were born while we lived here, it
has a special place in my heart.
A. compassionate B. self-pitying C. sentimental D. bitter
_____ 39. We have come together this afternoon to mourn the deaths of sixteen miners—our friends
and neighbors—who were trapped by fire yesterday, deep below the earth. They lived
bravely and they died too soon, leaving behind grieving wives and bewildered children. We
bid them a final farewell.
A. sorrowful B. forgiving C. angry D. regretful
_____ 40. The following are the seven steps of the research process. Find out which is the correct
arrangement of the process.
A. Plan your research design including your sample.
B. Find the background information about your chosen topic.
C. Define and develop your topic.
D. Define a new problem.
E. Gather necessary data using open- ended questions (for qualitative research) and closed-
ended questionnaire or paper pencil test questionnaire for quantitative research.
F. Formulate new insights gained for qualitative research, conclusions for quantitative
research and recommendations.
G. Process and analyze data using thematic analysis for qualitative research and statistical
tools for quantitative research.
A. (ABCDEFG) B. (CBADEFG) C. (GFEDCBA) D. (CBAEGFD)