Republic of the Philippines

Answer Key Department of Education

REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS

SET A SCHOOLS DIVISION OF MANDAUE CITY

LABOGON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SECOND PERIODIC TEST in ENGLISH 10
Directions. Read and understand each statement and identify what is being asked. Write the letter of
the correct answer.

1. It is a statement used to make a declaration or to express strong belief on a particular topic, often
without evidence.
A. Opinion B. Exposition C. Assertion D. Argumentative
2. It is a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory. It presents one side of an
argument and convince the reader or listener to decide on agreeing or taking action on the problem
presented.
A. Opinion B. Exposition C. Assertion D. Argumentative
3. It is based on facts, but it is difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing
satisfactory proofs of soundness.
A. Opinion B. Exposition C. Assertion D. Argumentative
4. It refers to activities that argue, plead, support or favor a certain cause. It generally involves speaking
or acting with the intention of affecting or changing specific policies, systems or ideas.
A. Campaign B. Exposition C. Assertion D. Advocacy
5. It is a planned set of activity that people carry out to attain a certain goal or objectives.
A. Campaign B. Exposition C. Assertion D. Advocacy
6. It aims to convince the reader about a certain stand on a debatable issue. It conveys opinions that are
proposed as true and justifiable.
A. Opinion B. Exposition C. Assertion D. Argumentative
7. What type of campaign/advocacy the statement tells “Water is life, conserve it”.
A. Awareness Campaign C. System Advocacy
B. Individual Advocacy D. Social Campaign
8. A group of neighbors getting together to prevent a new mobile phone tower to be put up in their
area. What type of campaign/advocacy does this situation shows.
A. Marketing Campaign C. System Advocacy
B. Self-Advocacy D. Social Campaign
9. Child and youth protection services, including youth justice. What type of campaign/advocacy does
this situation shows.
A. Awareness Campaign C. Marketing Campaign
B. Individual Advocacy D. Self-Advocacy
10. A certain brand of shoes talking about the release if their new product. What type of
campaign/advocacy does this situation shows.
A. Marketing Campaign C. System Advocacy
B. Self-Advocacy D. Social Campaign
11. What type of campaign/advocacy the statement tells “Stay Home, Stay safe, Stay connected with
FB”.
A. Social Campaign C. System Advocacy
B. Individual Advocacy D. Marketing Campaign
12. Taking a person by the hand to show them where they want to go, pointing to pictures, symbols
or photographs. What type of campaign/advocacy does this situation shows.
A. Self-Advocacy C. Individual Advocacy
B. Marketing Campaign D. Marketing Campaign
13.Should student’s cellphones should be collected by office personnel upon they enter the school?
What is being asked in the question?
A. Question of Value B. Questions Fact C. Question of Policy
14. Does cellphones pull students away from learning? What is being asked in the question?
A. Question of Value B. Questions Fact C. Question of Policy
15. Is reality television good for society? What is being asked in the question?
A. Question of Value B. Questions Fact C. Question of Policy
16. Which is more valuable, love or money? What is being asked in the question?
A. Question of Value B. Questions Fact C. Question of Policy
17. What should be done to combat Covid-19? What is being asked in the question?
A. Question of Value B. Questions Fact C. Question of Policy
18. Does keeping animals locked away in zoo’s no matter how nice they are is unethical and harmful?
What is being asked in the question?
A. Question of Value B. Questions Fact C. Question of Policy
19. When you speak harshly, I cannot work with you because I feel annoyed. Therefore, I want to speak
nicely and then assign me a task. What type of assertion does the statement reveals?
A. Basic Assertion, B. Emphatic Assertion, C. I-Language Assertion.
20. I understand that you are busy, and me too, but it is difficult for me to finish this project on my
own. So, I want you to help me complete this project. What type of assertion does the statement
reveals?
A. Basic Assertion, B. Emphatic Assertion, C. I-Language Assertion.
21. I wish I could have expressed this idea earlier, because now someone else has taken the credit.
What type of assertion does the statement reveals?
A. Basic Assertion, B. Emphatic Assertion, C. I-Language Assertion.
22. When you shout the effect is that I am unable to work with you and I feel angry. Therefore, I would
like you to stop shouting and tell me what you want.
What type of assertion does the statement reveals?
A. Basic Assertion, B. Emphatic Assertion, C. I-Language Assertion.
23. I know you are feeling angry and frustrated while you wait for a response. But, the best I can do is
give you a ballpark estimate of how long will it take.
What type of assertion does the statement reveals?
A. Basic Assertion, B. Emphatic Assertion, C. I-Language Assertion.
24. Excuse me, I’d like to finish what I’m saying. What type of assertion does the statement reveals?
A. Basic Assertion, B. Emphatic Assertion, C. I-Language Assertion.
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Answer Key Department of Education

REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF MANDAUE CITY
SET B LABOGON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST in ENGLISH 10

Directions. Identify whether the following statements about writing an exposition are true or false.
Write True or False.
True 25. One of the purpose of writing an exposition is to show cause or effect of a certain idea or
theory.
True 26. A statement of position should have a strong opening sentence that provokes & capture your
reader's interest/attention
False27. First thing to consider in writing an exposition is finding a solution first on the problem you
wanted to discuss.
False 28. In an exposition you should present at least 5 reasons as your evidence.
False 29. Exposition or arguments can be presented as stories.
False 30. Citing sources is not important in writing an exposition.
True 31. Providing a brief outline enables you to show the reader that your exposition is structured
logically.
True 32. An exposition presents two sides of the chosen argument and persuade the reader or listener to
believe it.
True 33. As you write the solution in an exposition you should sum up your argument.
True 34. Expositions are used to clarify ideas
False 35. The writer should identify the side he/she will pick before stating the topic.
False 36. Stating personal opinion in an exposition would not be a very convincing for the readers since
it lacks evidence.
True 37. Other people’s opinion is an evidence that can be included in one’s exposition.

Directions. Complete the outline below based on the essay about “Aggressive Driving Should be
Avoided.” Write the correct answer on your answer sheets.

38. Thesis Statement:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Council (NHTSC) defines aggressive driving as “the operation of a motor
vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property” . Such actions are dangerous to
other road users
39. Writer’s Stand/ Side:
Aggressive driving should be avoided/ the writer agrees that aggressive driving must be avoided
40. Reason (1) it causes crashes.
41. Reason (2) it causes injuries
42. Reason (3) it causes fatalities
43. Solution: aggressive driving should be avoided

Directions. In delivering a speech, identify the following whether it’s a yes or no. Write the words
YES or NO on your answer sheets.

NO 44. Look down as you give your speech

YES 45. Plan and prepare your speech
YES 46. Look at your audience as you talk.
NO 47. Look very serious during your entire speech
NO 48. Keep pointing your finger at the audience