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I. Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. It intends to provide information to increase the knowledge and awareness of the audience on a particular topic.
a. persuasive speech b. argumentative speech c. informative speech d. definition speech
2. It consists of a complete sentence that expresses the main idea or ideas of a speech.
a. central idea c. purpose statement b. conclusion d. body of the speech
3. It is a text feature in image form that accompanies a piece of text to enhance its meaning for the reader.
a. print features c. graphic features b. informational features d. organizational features
4. They are visual elements on a page that stand out from the main text and help readers to better understand the texts that they
are reading.
a. textual clues c. textual elements b. textual aids d. textual information

It is the sequence of events in a literary text.

a. mood c. setting
b. theme d. plot
6. I remember there was an old tamarind
tree near our house. My friends and I used
to climb it.
My mom didn't approve of us climbing up. So
whenever she caught us, we were punished.
a. plot – character c. plot – setting -
character
b. character – setting d. setting – plot
7. It refers to the ease of finding and
understanding information in a source.
a. accuracy c. accessibility
b. credibility d. effectiveness
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8. It refers to the extent to which an

information source satisfies a particular
purpose.
a. accuracy c. accessibility
b. credibility d. effectiveness
9. It focuses more around the interpretation
and meaning of the actual sound.
a. appreciative listening c. analytical
listening
b. empathic listening d. comprehensive
listening
5. It is the sequence of events in a literary text.
a. mood c. setting b. theme d. plot
6. I remember there was an old tamarind tree near our house. My friends and I used to climb it. My mom didn't approve of us
climbing up. So whenever she caught us, we were punished.
a. plot – character c. plot – setting - character b. character – setting d. setting – plot
7. It refers to the ease of finding and understanding information in a source.
a. accuracy c. accessibility b. credibility d. effectiveness
8. It refers to the extent to which an information source satisfies a particular purpose.
a. accuracy c. accessibility b. credibility d. effectiveness
9. It focuses more around the interpretation and meaning of the actual sound.
a. appreciative listening c. analytical listening b. empathic listening c. analytical listening d. comprehensive listening
10. ____________ is the ability to read smoothly and automatically with accuracy, expression, and attention to punctuation.
a. pronunciation c. fluency b. tone d. cohesion
11. ____________, in written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject of an audience.
a. mood b. tone c. cohesive d. creative
12. This is a piece of information that is clearly stated.
a. explicit b. implicit c. direct d. indirect
13. Implicit information is not written but the __________ is there.
a. topic b. sentence c. idea d. picture
14. The two sub-genres of this genre include tragedy and comedy.
a. drama b. poetry c. folklore d. fiction
15. This is the type of writing that is true, factual, informative, or persuasive.
a. poetry b. fiction c. non-fiction d. folklore
16. It is a political tool by which an individual or group aims to influence public policy and resource allocating decisions within political,
economic and social system and institutions.
a. advocacy b. campaign c. research d. advertisement
17. It provides a framework in which processes of advocacy can be easily developed and enclosed.
a. mobilization b. campaign c. lobbying d. training
18. It is a statement that is commonly believed to be true even without proof or evidence.
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a. fact c. commonplace assertion b. opinion d. bias or prejudice
19. Which of the following best defines an opinion?
a. It is a declarative statement that is generally accepted as true.
b. It is a personal view, judgment or appraisal about a particular matter.
c. It can be proven true or false based on whatever evidence is available.
d. It is a statement that is true not only to the speaker but to everyone else.
20. It is a type of essay that presents arguments about both sides of an issue.
a. informative b. argumentative c. persuasive d. expository
21. This part of an argumentative text outlines the topic, provides background information necessary to understand your argument
and presents the thesis statement.
a. introduction b. body c. conclusion d. thesis

A claim whether something is true or untrue

but there must always be potential for
controversy, conflict and change.
a. claim of policy c. claim of value
b. claim of fact d. none of the above
23. A claim that compares and contrasts a
problem with a similar one in another time
and/or place.
a. claim of policy c. claim of value
b. claim of fact d. both a & c
24. Which of the following statement is the
best rhetorical question definition?
a. a figure of speech for which no answer is
necessary
b. a falsehood meant to confuse the reader
or listener
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c. a question for which there are numerous

answers
d. all of the above
25. All are benefits of a rhetorical question
EXCEPT for one.
a. Engage the audience
b. Increase the variety of your presentation
c. Influence or persuade the audience
d. Vaguely draw attention and emphasize
specific points
A claim whether something is true or untrue
but there must always be potential for
controversy, conflict and change.
a. claim of policy c. claim of value
b. claim of fact d. none of the above
23. A claim that compares and contrasts a
problem with a similar one in another time
and/or place.
a. claim of policy c. claim of value
b. claim of fact d. both a & c
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24. Which of the following statement is the

best rhetorical question definition?
a. a figure of speech for which no answer is
necessary
b. a falsehood meant to confuse the reader
or listener
c. a question for which there are numerous
answers
d. all of the above
25. All are benefits of a rhetorical question
EXCEPT for one.
a. Engage the audience
b. Increase the variety of your presentation
c. Influence or persuade the audience
d. Vaguely draw attention and emphasize
specific points
22. A claim whether something is true or untrue but there must always be potential for controversy, conflict and change.
a. claim of policy c. claim of value b. claim of fact d. none of the above
23. A claim that compares and contrasts a problem with a similar one in another time and/or place.
a. claim of policy c. claim of value b. claim of fact d. both a & c
24. Which of the following statement is the best rhetorical question definition?
a. a figure of speech for which no answer is necessary b. a falsehood meant to confuse the reader or listener
c. a question for which there are numerous answers d. all of the above
25. All are benefits of a rhetorical question EXCEPT for one.
a. Engage the audience b. Increase the variety of your presentation
c. Influence or persuade the audience d. Vaguely draw attention and emphasize specific points
26. Animation, Infographics, Screencast and eBook are examples of __________________.
a. digital multimodal b. print multimodal c. physical multimodal
27. Line, shape, size and symbols are resources of ________________.
a. digital multimodal text b. live multimodal text c. visual multimodal text
28. It is a speech when you're asked to speak in public without prior notice.
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a. prepared speech b. extemporaneous speech c. manuscript speech d. impromptu speech
29. What are the parts of an Organized Speech?
a. Introduction, Body, Conclusion b. Diction, Projection, Intro c. Thoughts, Facts, and Clarity d. Body, Facts, Time restraints
30. What is body language?
a. It is simply speaking to a live audience
b. It is a process of communicating nonverbally through conscious or unconscious gestures and movements.
c. It is a language you need to have an eye to eye contact when communicating to the listeners or audience.
d. It is used to catch the attention of the audience
31. What is an argument?
a. Is an idea that supports the claim b. Is an idea that has feelings in it. c. Is an idea that tells a story. d. All of the above
32. What does an argumentative essay presents in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable?
a. The main idea of an essay. b. Evidences for a claim c. A sentence that gets the reader's attention. d. All of the above
33. What do you call an idea which the opinions of people are different?
a. Argument b. Issue c. Claim d. Evidence.
34. What is a counterargument?
a. Agreeing with your opponent's claim. b. The response to an argument.
c. An idea given by the opposing side against the claim given. d. All of the above
35. What is a rebuttal?
a. The response to counterargument. b. The conclusion. c. The return to your claim. d. All of the above
36. There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?
a. Thesis, Lead, Hook b. Introduction, Body, Conclusion. c. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. d. Only A and B
37. These are the elements of an argumentative essay.
a. Claim, Argument b. Evidence, claim and conclusion c. Claim, Counterargument, Rebuttal. d. All of the above
38. In which paragraph is the thesis found?
a. Body b. Introduction c. Conclusion d. None of the above
39. It is the body paragraph where facts of the given thesis statements of the essay are written?
a. Introduction b. Refutation c. Body d. Conclusion
40. It is also called the gateway of an essay?
a. Introduction b. Body c. Refutationd. Conclusion
41. This is a writing technique that gives information and straightforward facts regarding a topic.
A. Analytical B. Informative C. Opinion D. Persuasive
42. In informative writing, the following are considered evidence except for –
A. data B. facts C. opinion D. statistics
43. It is considered as the road map in an informative text.
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Thesis Statement
44. This is where facts, statistics, statements, and other supporting details are included.
A. body B. conclusion C. introduction D. thesis statement
45. Which type of writing aims to convince the readers to agree with the writer’s opinion or perspective?
A. Argumentative Writing B. Descriptive Writing C. Informative Writing D. Persuasive Writing
46. Which of the following statements best describes argumentative writing?
A. It presents the writer’s side about an issue and the evidence to prove his points.
B. It uses emotive language to sway the readers to agree with the writer’s opinions.
C. It usually ends with a call to action. D. All of the above.
47. What persuasive writing technique uses an interrogative statement to emphasize the obvious and make the reader reflect about
it?
A. Appeal to Authority B. Appeal to Emotion C. Repetition D. Rhetorical Question d. Conclusion
48. Which of the following is an example of a counterargument?
A. The result of several studies have shown that corporal punishment is harmful.
B. Poor cognitive development skills is also a result of the stress caused from the anxiety associated with corporal
punishment.
C. Corporal punishment can cause children to have a poor view of their own self-worth,which may be an entirely internalized
behavior.
D. Although corporal punishment can provide positive and temporary child compliance, the effects of such action is deleterious
and can last for many years.
49. Which statement is not true about a critique?
A. It is a purely opinionated piece of writing about a story, novel, film, etc.
B. It is usually done by experts or people with considerable knowledge about the work.
C. It places emphasis on giving recommendations to possible readers or viewers.
D. It is an in-depth evaluation or assessment of a piece of work such as a short story or film.
50. Which of these is not an appropriate subject for critical analysis?
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A. Films B. Novels C. Speeches D. Short Stories

51-55. Read and analyze the introductory part of the story A Day in the Country by Anton Chekhov (English 10 Learner’s Material
pp.279-284). Answer the following questions.

A dark leaden-colored mass is creeping over the sky towards the sun. Red zigzags of lightning gleam here and there across
it. There is a sound of far-away rumbling. A warm wind frolics over the grass, bends the trees, and stirs up the dust. In a minute there
will be a spurt of May rain and a real storm will begin. Fyokla, a little beggar-girl of six, is running through the village, looking for
Terenty, the cobbler. The white-haired, barefooted child is pale. Her eyes are wide-open, her lips are trembling.

51. Who are the characters introduced in the story?

A. Fyokla and Anton B. Fyokla and Terenty C. Terenty and the cobbler
52. Where do you think the story happened?
A. The setting of the story was in the city. B. The events took place in the jungle. C. The story happened in the province.
53. Which of the following can be inferred from the exposition of the story? In the beginning of the story…
A. a storm destroyed the village. B. the villagers were expecting for an approaching storm.
C. Fyokla and the villagers were preparing for a feast after the storm.
54. What literary device is evident in the introduction of the story?
A. Symbolism B. Metaphor C. Imagery
55. They hear a whistle and a rumble, but not such a rumble as the storm-clouds carried away. A good train races by before the eyes
of Terenty, Danilka, and Fyokla. The engine, panting and puffing out black smoke, drags more than twenty vans after it. Its power
is tremendous. The children are interested to know how an engine, not alive and without the help of horses, can move
and drag such weights, and Terenty undertakes to explain it to them. What is the point of view of the narrator in the story based
on the text above?
A. Third person point of view B. Second person point of view C. First person point view
56. It is a term used in research that abstractly describes and names an object, a phenomenon, or an idea.
A. research B. variables C. Theory D. concept
57. This is a part of research that consists of assumptions, hypotheses, definitions, or a synthesis of a set of theories serving as the
theoretical backbone of the investigation.
A. Statement of the Problem B. Theoretical Framework Study C. Scope and Limitation of the Study D. Background of the
Study
58. This method of research refers to the meaning, concepts, definitions, characteristics, metaphors, symbols and descriptions of
things.
A. Qualitative Method B. Theory C. Concepts D. Quantitative Method
59. It refers to the definition of a word as used in a particular field like Science, Law, or Engineering.
A. Technical definition B. Expanded definition C. Operational definition
60. It is used to define something (term/object) in terms of process. It is also the process of defining a word/term of how it is used in a
sentence, or using context clues.
A. Technical definition B. Expanded definition C. Operational definition

A. Grammar
1. The football team members have been awarded _______________.
a. theirb. its c. there d. him
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2. Both of the magazines feature the President on _______ covers.
a. its b. his c. her d. their
3. Neither John nor Andy has finished _____ English test.
a. its b. his c. her d. their
Complete the following the sentences using the appropriate modal
4. if you are the owner of his bull, you _____ be able to tell us which of its eyes is blind.
a. Should b. shall c. would d. will
5. _________ come with me?
a. May b. Shall c. Will d. Must
6. In the not-so-distant future, humans _______ colonize Mars.
a. May b. shall c. will d. would
Complete and identify the Analogy.
7. collar; shirt :: zipper: ________.
a. Jeans b. metal c. useful d. plastic
8. coward: brave :: loud: _______.
a. Calm b. quiet c. sharp d. low
9. quick: slow :: youthful: ______.
a. Adult b. aged c. child d. infant
10. Hold: drop :: mend: ______.
a. Break b. fix c. grasp d. scatter

B. Vocabulary
11. The athlete was in a sanguine mood after the ball game.
a. Frustrating b. happy c. sad d. discouraging
12. There is a need for an amicable settlement between the parent and the teacher.
a. Embarrassing b. humble c. peaceful d. continuing
13. The English teacher is proficient in her teaching.
a. Effective b. expert c. engrossed d. perfect
14. They imitate the actions of their teachers.
a. Model b. follow c. ignore d. reject
15. The student was reluctant to make her assignment.
a. Willing b. unwilling c. confused d. hesitant
16. I can only hear the metallic crepitation of the air-conditioned unit since the laboratory is too silent.
a. Faint cracking sound b. exciting ability c. scintillating point d. surprising
17. The astronaut almost vomited when their spaceship zoomed outside the earth due to the faint tang of zone.
a. Indistinct odor b. exciting ability c. deep hole d. dizziness
18. The purpose of the pilgrimage is for our spiritual growth.
a. Reason of journey b. tombstone c. faint cracking sound d. indistinct odor
19. Handicapped people have exhilarating skill to outsmart others.
a. Exciting ability b. tombstone c. shocking aftermath d. intelligence
20. People might end up living in the abyss of space if they will continue to be irresponsible in utilizing the natural resources.
a. Place of nowhere b. tombstone c. shocking aftermath d. deep hole area

C. Literature
21. What refers to the incident where an implausible concept or character is brought into the story in order to resolve the conflict
and to bring out a pleasing solution?
a. Metaphor b. Deus Ex Machina c. Caesura d. Simile
22. What type of character changes over time and has complex personality?
a. Dynamic b. flat c. foil d. static
23. It is a type of text that needs to be read from beginning to end.
a. Non-linear text b. Linear Text c. Encyclopedia d. Graphic Organizer
24. It is a text that includes visuals or graphs, knowledge maps, story maps and graphic organizer.
a. Non-linear text b. Linear Text C. Encyclopedia d. Textbooks
25. Which of the following is an example of linear text?
a. Business Letters b. Scholarly Articles c. Encyclopedia d. Novels
26. Which of the following is an example of non-linear tet?
a. Business Letters b. Scholarly Articles c. Encyclopedia d. Novels
27. A technique of argumentation where there is an assumption that to things similar in one aspect are alike in another aspect.
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a. Analogy b. Scholarly Articles c. Encyclopedia d. Novels
28. A technique that presents the similarities and/or differences of two major concerns.
a. Analogy b. Comparison and Contrast c. Definition d. Analysis
29. It is the challenge the main characters need to solve in a story.
a. Climax b. Conflict c. Exposition d. Plot
30. It is where the characters are introduced, the setting is established and begin the primary conflict of the story.
a. Climax b. Rising Action c. Exposition d. Falling Action
31. An approach uses to interpret and analyze such things as language, literature, and society, which focuses on contrasting
ideas or elements.
a. Moralist b. Feminist c. Structuralist d. Marxist
32. It observes unity, emphasis, and coherence in detailing examples and focuses on literary elements rather than plot or
sequence.
a. Moralist b. Historical c. Structuralist d. Marxist
33. It involves understanding the events and experiences surrounding the composition of the work, especially the life of the
author, and using the findings to interpret that work of literature.
a. Feminist b. Historical c. Moralist d. Marxist
34. This literary approach focuses on socioeconomic relationships and presents relationships of economic domination in clear
terms.
a. Feminist b. Historical c. Moralist d. Marxist
35. It looks literature assuming its production from a male-dominated perspective and re-examines canonical works to show how
gender stereotypes are involved in their functioning.
a. Feminist b. Historical c. Moralist d. Marxist
36. What is the most commonly used method in social science research?
a. Case study b. Experiment c. Interview d. Survey
37. What is the tool that researchers can use to give them the summary of the content to cover during the interview?
a. Outline b. Questionnaires c. Interview Guide d. Survey Forms
38. Which of the following stages in creating a documentary is in the right order?
a. Arrange the shooting schedule > Research c. Choose a topic > Research > Shoot
b. Research > Shoot > Choose a topic d. Research > Choose a topic > Shoot
39. Jdjs
40. Presents background information, scope, and focus of the research paper.
a. Introduction b. Literature c. Methodology d. Discussion of Results

D. Reading Comprehension

Here are the three worst things that you can do on a date. First, you could tell jokes that aren’t funny and laugh really hard to
yourself. This will make you look bad. Worse though, you could offend your date. One bad *joke* may cause your date to lash out at
you, hence ruining the engagement. But the worst thing that you can do is to appear slovenly. By not showering and properly
grooming, you may repulse your date, and this is the worst thing that you can do.

41. According to the passage above, what could be the worst thing you can do on a date?
a. Appear properly showered and groomed.
b. Appear untidy in personal appearance.
c. Laugh really hard to yourself.
d. Tell jokes that aren’t funny.
When the world looks hopeless, And life is not fair, Throw back your shoulders And do not despair.
42. The expression to “throw back your shoulders” means ______.
a. Exercise your shoulders b. forget your responsibilities c. be confident and be brave d. show your feelings
The Myth of Hades and Persephone (on excerpt) Hades felt in love with Persephone and decided to kidnap her. Demeter
went mad and hunted for her daughter everywhere. Persephone’s mother, Demeter, begged her brother Hades to allow Persephone to
com back to the living, denoting that the young Persephone was not supposed to live in the underworld. Hades consulted with Zeus
and they both decided to allow Persephone to live on Earth for six months each year, while the rest of the time she would be on his
side in the Underworld. Before leaving the underworld, Persephone had been persuaded to eat four seed of a pomegranate. In ancient
mythology, to eat the fruit of one’s captor meant that one would have to return to that captor or country, so Persephone was doomed to
return the underworld for four months of the year. But she was allowed to spend the remaining two-thirds of the year with her mother.

43. Why did Hades’ kidnap Persephone?

a. Because he hated Zeus c. because he felt in love with Persephone
b. Because he hated Demeter d. because he felt too lonely in the underworld
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44. According to the selection, what is the implication of eating the seeds of pomegranate?
a. If you eat the fruit, you will get insane. c. if you eat the fruit, you need to return to that captor.
b. If you eat the fruit, you will forget everything. D. if you eat the fruit, you will forget your desire of going home.
45. What is the general idea of the following statement?
The study explored the links between attitude and students’ behavior in bullying situations, such as bullying others,
assistance, and encouragement of the bully, defending the victim, or staying out of bullying situations. Five hundred high
school students from three public schools participated in the study. It was found that attitude was a key component in inciting
bullying situations, and it was also a major factor in the actions one would undertake when faced with bullying situations.
a. Link between attitude and behavior c. defending the bullied victim
b. Assisting in bullying d. actions taken to prevent bullying
46. What is the mood in the following passages?
A vaccine is a preparation of killed or weakened germs that is injected under the skin and causes the blood to produce
antibodies against the disease. Effective vaccines, for instance, have been developed for smallpox, rabies, and polio.
a. Objective b. Arrogant c. Imposing d. Regretful
47. A news story is said to possess timeliness in it.
a. Stresses events that have occurred in the last month. C. Has been read or heard within a year.
b. Stresses events that occurred today or 24 hours. d. Has been written within the last six months.
48. When the persona said that the world cannot cherish them but which they do, this means that
a. She has prejudices towards provincial life c. She hates province
b. She positively treated the nature and mother earth d. She doesn’t like the provincial scenery
49. The line “believing in a thousand fragile and unprovable things, looking out for sorrow” affirms that life’s journey is
a. Unpredictable and uncertain c. full of pessimism
b. Full of promises to be broken d. undeniably challenging and worth-travelling
50. The line “along the dark edges of everything—the headlights like lanterns sweeping the blackness” signifies that
a. a dark places are lighted by headlights c. hard work brings glory
b. headlights bring security and safety d. there is hope because there is solution to every problem