ENGLISH 10

LONG QUIZ 1.1

Name: _________________________________________________ Score: _____________________________
Level & Section: __________________________ Date: ______________________________
Directions: Read instructions carefully. Answer the questions and write your answers on a sheet of paper. Write your
answers in CURSIVE and avoid ERASURES.
I. Reading Comprehension
Challenges are the opportunities that give us a chance to grow, learn and
improve. They are the driving force behind our progress.
Challenges can be personal or professional, big or small. Whether it is a
new skill you are trying to learn or an important goal in your career,
challenges will help you achieve them.
When you set goals for yourself, it is important to know where you stand
and how much work needs to be done in order for your goal to become a
reality. This is where challenges come into play – they help us measure our
progress and identify what we need to do next.
Challenges are a part of life and they can be both positive and negative.
When faced with challenges, the best way to deal with them is to analyze the
situation and then come up with a plan.
The key to overcoming these challenges is to be open-minded and take
action. If you give up too easily, you might end up creating more problems for
yourself.
1. According to the speech, how are challenges viewed in terms of personal growth and progress?
a. Challenges are seen as obstacles to be avoided.
b. Challenges are considered irrelevant to personal development.
c. Challenges are viewed as opportunities for learning and growth.
d. Challenges are hinder us from achieving the best version of ourselves.

2. What are the different types of challenges mentioned in the speech?

a. Academic challenges
b. Personal challenges
c. Career challenges
d. All of the above

3. Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of facing challenges head-on, and what does it mean to “face
them head on”?
a. To avoid challenges and seek easier paths to success
b. To ignore challenges and hope they go away on their own
c. To confront challenges directly with determination and courage
d. All of the above

4. What is the significance of being open-minded and taking action when confronted with challenges?
a. To avoid challenges and seek easier paths to success
b. To ignore challenges and hope they go away on their own
c. To confront challenges directly with determination and courage
d. All of the above

5. What are some practical strategies mentioned in the speech for effectively managing studies and overcoming
educational struggles?
a. Procrastination and avoidance
b. Giving up on academic pursuits
d. Allowing challenges to overwhelm you
c. Seeking help and support when needed

II. Multiple Choice. Reach each item carefully and encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Which is the most important aspect of being a good reporter?
a. Demonstrating your opinion c. Writing beautiful complex sentences
b. Making accuracy of your goal d. Writing down every single thing a source says
2.Which of the following stories would be a HARD NEWS story, more than the others?
 a. A neighborhood beach party c. A neighborhood bicycle rally for charity
b. A burglary in your neighborhood d. A neighborhood grocery store is closing
3.The inverted pyramid works best for what stories?
a. News stories c. Feature stories
b. Sports stories d. Opinion pieces
4.Which of the following is considered news?
a. World star hip hop. c. Newly received or newsworthy information.
b. Anything posted on social media. d. Anything that's posted online or in the tabloids.
5. Which is the most important aspect and is often the only part of the story that people read in the story?
a. headline c. lead
b. news d. body
6. Which part is described as the heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine?
a. headline c. lead
b. tail d. body
7. Which part contain the least important information and is often omitted when there is no longer enough space in a news
article?
a. headline c. lead
b. tail d. body
8. Which part is described as the heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine?
a. headline c. lead
b. tail d. body
9. What structure/diagram best represents a news report?
a. pyramid c. Venn diagram
b. inverted pyramid d. concept map
10. Which is principle below is one of the most important things to consider when writing news?
a. News report should be easy enough to be understood by a twelve-year-old learner.
b. Include only one side of the story and let your opinion get in the way of reporting the facts.
c. News report should contain accurate and useful information based from the reporter’s feelings.
d. both A & B

II. Enumeration
 How can an idea or issue become newsworthy?
11-12. ____________________________________________________
13-14. ____________________________________________________
 What are the parts of a news report? Illustrate using the inverted pyramid structure.
15-19.

 What are the different types of speech according to purpose?

20.____________________________
21.____________________________
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III. Arrange the following items from a news report in chronological order. Write numbers 1-5.
_____ 24. In an advisory on Wednesday, the DepEd said private schools were given the option to start classes on any date
starting the first Monday of June, but not later than the last day of August, as provided by the school calendar law
(Republic Act No. 11480).
_____ 25. DepEd sets start of classes Aug. 29
_____ 26. The agency has yet to announce how many enrollees are expected in the upcoming school year, but according
to a DepEd official, all other grade levels except Kindergarten, Grades 1, 7 and 11, are automatically enrolled.
_____ 27. Classes in all public elementary and high schools for school year 2023-2024 will begin on Aug. 29, while the
annual “Brigada Eskwela” will be conducted from Aug. 14 to Aug. 19, according to the Department of Education (DepEd).
_____ 28. Based on the department’s data, around 28.4 million learners in 44,931 public schools and 12,162 private
schools nationwide were enrolled in the previous school year.
IV. Read the following excerpts from different speeches and write 😊 if it is an informative speech and ☹ if NOT.
______29. We must restrict social networking sits to 16s or above! Get your children outside socializing and inside studying!
______30. When most people hear the term "hybrid animal," they often think of odd, mutant creatures - hippopotamuses
mixed with lions, dogs mixed with cats, or squirrels mixed with porcupines.
______31. Crossbreeding is a process that has occurred for centuries. There are many hybrid animals in the world, whether
produced artificially, by scientists or naturally in a common habitat or because of familiar characteristics
______32. Today, I’d like to give you some of the facts about caffeine and its effects on your body. I may not cause you to
change your coffee consumption, but at least you'll be better informed about what you are putting into your body.
______33. The idea of hybrids dates back to the mythology of ancient times. Folktales were full of animal-human hybrid
stories like mermaids and minotaur. The word hybrid comes from the Ancient Greek, meaning "son of outrageous
conduct." But understanding hybrid animals lies both in nature and science.

V. Identify the following examples according to text types. Write I for Informative, P for Persuasive, E for
Entertainment, and D for Demonstrative.
______36. A stand-up comedian delivers a routine designed to make the audience laugh and enjoy themselves.
______40. During her speech, the maid of honor shares her funny personal experiences with the bride making the guests
burst out in laughter.
______37. The speaker teaches his audience the steps on how to tie a necktie explaining and showing them step-by-step
how to properly do it.
______34. A Science teacher presenting the life cycle of a butterfly providing the students with detailed factual information
about the stages a butterfly goes through from egg to adult.
______38. A food vlogger demonstrates how to bake chocolate chip cookies providing step-by-step instructions, shows the
ingredients and equipment and even bakes a batch of cookies in real-time.
______35. An environmentalist talking about the importance of recycling presenting arguments about reducing
environmental impact, conserving resources and improving the planet for the future generations.
______39. The lecturer provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of Marie Curie, the renowned physicist and
chemist. The speech covers her early life, scientific discoveries, and contributions to the field of science.
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VI. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer to complete the sentence. (FOR STE ONLY)

43. A panel should be small and ____________ so that it would be easy to manage.
42. A ____________needs to have a broad perspective and point of view to discuss a certain issue.
45. A good moderator / panel member prepares _____________ phrases to avoid the long-winded and lengthy topics.
41. A _____________ is like a meeting or convention that addresses certain issues or problems with a group of people.
44. It is much better to plan the ___________ ahead of time to prepare for unexpected topics that may arise during the
discussion.
46-55. Write a two-paragraph persuasive speech about “The Benefits of Volunteering”.
Rubric: Relevance of Content – 4 Organization – 2 Grammar – 2 Neatness – 1

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