Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Regional Office No. VIII
DIVISION OF NORTHERN SAMAR
CATARMAN
PALAPAG II DISTRICT
PANGPANG INTEGRATED SCHOOL

2nd Quarter Periodical Examination in English 10

SY: 2024-2025
Name: __________________________________________________ Grade and Section: _________________
Teacher: _________________________________________________Date: _____________________________

I. Directions: Read the questions carefully. Identify and choose the idea being described.
Write the letter of your answer on the blank provided before each number.
__________ 1. What kind of definition has three parts: the term, the part of speech to which it
belongs, and
all the traits or characteristics that are specific to that term.
A. Casual Definition C. Conversational Definition
B. Formal Definition D. Informal Definition
__________ 2. What kind of definition is more relaxed. Writers uses known words or examples
to explain
an unknown term.
A. Casual Definition C. Conversational Definition
B. Formal Definition D. Informal Definition
__________ 3. This makes use of different modes where image, gesture or body language,
music, spoken
and written language are used to make meaning.
A. Media C. Transmedia
B. Digital D. Multimodal
__________ 4. This makes use of ‘multiple delivery channels’ in the delivery of the story. A
combination of
media platforms works together in this mode.
A. Media C. Transmedia
B. Digital D. Videos
__________ 5. This makes use of social media, animation, films, video games, slide
presentations, e-books,
blogs, e-posters, web pages.
A. Media C. Transmedia
B. Digital D. V ideos
__________ 6. It is the main problem that the research is trying to solve. It follows the
formulation of the
title and should be faithful to it.
A. Background of the Study C. Statement of the Problem
B. Review of related Literature D. Significance of the Study
__________ 7. It is the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the
degree of
highness or lowness of a tone.
A. Pitch C. Intonation
B. Stress D. Juncture
__________ 7. What is the act of denying that an idea or statement is true or valid.
A. Positive C. Affirmation
B. Negative D. Negation
__________ 8. What is the confirmation that something is true or valid.
A. Positive C. Affirmation
B. Negative D. Negation
__________ 9. What is the act of denying that an idea or statement is true or valid.
A. Positive C. Affirmation
B. Negative D. Negation
__________ 10. What is a verb that combines with another verb to indicate mood or tense.
A. Verb C. Adjective
B. Conjunction D. Modal
__________ 11. What is to give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or
idea) made in
speech or writing.
A. Pitch C. Intonation
B. Stress D. Juncture
__________ 12. What is a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other
adverb or a
word group.
A. Adverb C. Adjective
B. Conjunction D. Modal

__________ 13. What is the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
A. Pitch C. Intonation
B. Stress D. Juncture
__________ 14. What are the words that join or connect sentences, phrases, and other
words
together.
A. Adverb C. Adjective
B. Conjunction D. Modal
__________ 15. It is where you will use your note cards and will serve as the foundation of the
research.
A. Background of the Study C. Statement of the Problem
B. Review of related Literature D. Significance of the Study
__________ 16. What is a statement which is essentially arguable, but used as a primary point
to support or
prove an argument.
A. Claim C. Argumentative Speech
B. Counter Claim D. Debate
__________ 17. What is the manner of transition or mode of relationship between two
consecutive sounds
in speech.
A. Pitch C. Intonation
B. Stress D. Juncture
__________ 18. What is an expository structure that is written when the author lists items or
events in
numerical or chronological, either explicit or implied.
A. Sequence C. Cause & Effect
B. Description D. Problem & Solution
__________ 19. It is a sentence that makes a statement, provides a fact, offers an
explanation, or
conveys information.
A. Simple Sentence C. Declarative Sentence
B. Compound Sentence D. Complex Sentence
__________ 20. It is the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in
order to
establish facts and reach new conclusions.
A. Research C. Study
B. Search D. Statement of the Problem b. / z

II. Directions: Pick out the word that is defined formally or informally in the given
sentence and tell whether it is formal or informal. (2PTS)m

1. It is important for us to practice proper hygiene, like washing of hands with soap and
water or by using hand sanitizer or alcohol and by covering coughs and sneezes with
the inside of your elbow or upper arm to prevent getting infected of the corona virus
which according to WHO has no vaccine yet.
Word/s: ____________________________ Type: ____________________________
2. You often hear of the word, asymptomatic these days which from Covid glossary is
said to be showing no symptoms of disease. A person infected with the virus can be
 asymptomatic because they are in an early stage of infection and symptoms have not
yet developed (“pre- symptomatic”), or they may not develop any symptoms at all
during their infection.
Word/s: ____________________________ Type: ____________________________
3. Health undersecretary, Dr. Maria Rosario Singh- Virgeire, reported that the country is
starting to experience flattening of the curve that means slowing a virus’ spread to
reduce the peak number of cases and related demands on hospitals and infrastructure.
However, she warned of a resurgence of cases when the ECQ is lifted and people start
being complacent about social distancing.
Word/s: ____________________________ Type: ____________________________
4. Patients are put in isolation when hospitalized during an epidemic by not allowing
family members to stay to take care of them and be alone in a room or with other
patients especially if they are suffering from a contagious disease.
Word/s: ____________________________ Type: ____________________________
5. Let us all heed the call for social distancing, a measure taken to reduce person-to-
person contact in a given community, with a goal to stop or slow down the spread of a
contagious disease. Measures can include working from home, closing offices and
schools, canceling events, and avoiding public transportatif
6. on.
Word/s: ____________________________ Type: ____________________________

III. Directions: Identify the parts of Research Paper based on the given parts.
__________ 31. CHAPTER 1
A. Background of the Study, Statement of the Problem, Significance of the Study,
Assumptions of the Study B. Background of the Study, Conclusion, Significance of
the Study, Assumptions of the Study
C. Background of the Study, Statement of the Problem, Significance of the Study, Summary
D. Background of the Study, Significance of the Study, Assumptions of the Study

__________ 32. CHAPTER 2

A. Review of Related Literature and Analysis
B. Review of Related Literature and Conclusion
C. Review of Related Literature
D. Review of Related Literature and Result Presentation

__________ 33. CHAPTER 3

A. Methods of the Study, Subjects of the Study and Result
B. Methods of the Study, Subjects of the Study, Description of Research instrument and
Data Gathering
C. Methods of the Study, Subjects of the Study, Description of Research instrument and
Conclusion
D. Methods of the Study, Subjects of the Study, Description of Research instrument and
Summary

__________ 34. CHAPTER 4

A. Presentation, Analysis and Summary
B. Presentation, Analysis and Conclusion
C. Presentation, Analysis and Introduction
D. Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

__________ 35. CHAPTER 5

A. Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
B. Summary, Conclusions and Analysis
C. Summary, Conclusions and Presentation
D. Summary, Conclusions and Interpretation of Data
IV. Directions: Use the correct MODAL for each statement. Write the letter of your
answer.
__________ 36. The government _________ flatten the curve if the public will not follow health
and safety
protocols.
A. can B. cannot C. should D. should not
__________ 37. Health and safety standards like frequent handwashing _____________ be
followed during
a pandemic.
A. may B. may not C. must D. mustn’t
__________ 38. You ___________ always assume that you can’t be infected by the deadly virus
even when
you think that you are fit and healthy.
A. can B. cannot C. should D. should not
__________ 39. The sacrifices that health workers are making in safeguarding the public from
the virus
____________ serve as a reminder that the situation calls for everybody’s
cooperation.
A. can B. cannot C. should D. should not
__________ 40. Health risks __________ justify any irresponsible actions during a pandemic.
A. can B. cannot C. should D. should not

VI. Directions: Use the correct adverb for each of the following sentences. Write the
letter of the answer.
_________ 41. Our nation is _______ doing its best to show resiliency in the midst of this
pandemic.
A. almost B. undoubtedly C. rarely D. almost
_________ 42. We can _______ see a good collaboration between local and national
governments in facing the
Covid19 pandemic due to the promising result of the recovered patients.
A. clearly B. never C. scarcely D. rarely
_________ 43. The efforts of the city mayor_______show how dedicated he is in helping the
community.
A. clearly B. invalidly C. rarely D. never
_________ 44. The front liners ______ complain because of their love and care from the service
they have been
giving.
A. actually B. exactly C. rarely D. never
_________ 45. I ______ like to see more people caring for each other with or without a
pandemic.
A. almost B. never C. really d. rarely

VII. Directions: Choose the appropriate conjunction for each affirmative and
negative statement. Write the letter of the answer on the space before the number.
_________ 46. Honoring and respecting all the front liners compel them to do their job right.
____, saving
the lives of COVID-19 patients are truly commendable.
A. nonetheless B. indeed C. surely D. however
_________ 47. The government aid finally came, many people had already been reduced to
poverty, and
others had been forced to leave the area.
A. while B. likewise C. even though D. and
_________ 48. Jobs in many service industries do not pay particularly well. ____, the benefits
for those jobs
are not very good.
A. since B. likewise C. however D. or
_________ 49. Many people have complained about the poor state of extracurricular activities,
____ no one
 has volunteered to help improve them.
A. yet B. furthermore C. in fact D. while
_________ 50. Profits have fallen sharply over the past 3 months. ____, several business
establishments are
going to close due to the pandemic.
A. however B. in addition C. for D. whereas

VIII. Directions: Give the answer to each question. Write the letter of the answer on
the space before the number.
_________ 51. Which among the following is the goal of an expository text?
A. To tell the readers a story
B. To convince the readers on a certain claim
C. To explain the subject to the readers with supporting details
_________ 52. These are used to help the readers determine the type of text structure. What
do we call
them?
A. Signal words B. Context clue C. Conjunctive verbs
_________ 53. Which among the following words shows sequence?
A. Then B. Because C. For instance
_________ 54. Which among the following words shows comparison?
A. Likewise B. Because C. To illustrate
_________ 55. The signal word so that is used in what text structure?
A. Description B. Comparison C. Problem and
Solution

IX. Directions: Identify the nature of the UNDERLINED Transition Signals in each
of the following sentences. Write the letter of the answer on the space before the
number.
_________ 56. A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no
water for hours.
A. addition B. time C. comparison D. cause and
effect
_________ 57. Even though most Americans are primarily concerned about AIDS as it exists
in the U.S., it
should be remembered that it is now nearly a worldwide disease.
A. addition B. time C. contrast D.
comparison
_________ 58. Larry will probably be a late bloomer socially, just like his older brothers.
A. time B. contrast C. comparison D. cause
and effect
_________ 59. There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant. For instance, bring
a portable radio
and listen to music on the earphones while you work.
A. contrast B. comparison C. illustration/example D. cause and
effect
_________ 60. The lazy checkout clerk forced the six-pack of cola into the bottom of the bag,
tearing it. Then
she shrugged her shoulders and said, “I guess you’ll have to carry the bag
from the bottom.”
A. time B. contrast C. comparison D.
illustration/example

Prepared by:

NERISSA G. POLDO
Teacher I

Checked by: Noted by:

CRISTINA D. LOBERIO RENIL C. COROCOTO

Master Teacher II Head Teacher I/
Sec. Department Head
Approved by:

NELITA A. BOJANGIN
Principal III