Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region V
Division of Sorsogon
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San Rafael, Pilar, Sorsogon

ENGLISH 10
st
1 Quarterly Examination
S.Y. 2017-2018

Name: _______________________________ Grade/Section: _________________ Date: ___/____/____Score: _______

I. Write the correct answer on the space provided in each item below.

____1. What is the prevailing nature of conflict in the story of Daedalus?

a. He cannot fly c. he is afraid that Perdix might be famous that him
b. They are stocked in the labyrinth d. he lost his son

____2. Isko is an Aeta, and he is often receives unequal treatment because of his dark skin and
curly hair. What type of discrimination is being showed?
A. Age b. gender c. physical appearance d. nationality

____3. The following are the characteristics of myth, EXCEPT one:

a. It discusses adventures and mistakes of heroes and characters
b. It explains events in nature with how to live and follow society’s rule
c. It explains scientific causes and phenomenon
d. It talks about gods and goddesses

_____4. There are commercials about action toys often played by boys, where in fact, some girls also
do. What is the term when one favors a gender much more than the other?
a. Sexist b. sexier c. sexy d. sickly

_____5. In giving definition, what do we call the underlined word/s in this sentence:
Diamond=is a crystalline carbon, known as the hardest mineral, usually colorless with high
value.
a. definiens b. definiendum c. defians d. defendum

_____6. The stories today are being assessed if it follows poetic justice, wherein_______
a. Good is rewarded, bad is being punished c. there are magic that seems natural
b. Character’s attitude cannot be questioned d. the setting should always be magical

_____7. In giving definition, what do we call the underlined word/s in this sentence:
Diamond=is a crystalline carbon, known as the hardest mineral, usually colorless with high
value.
a.characteristic b. groupings c. term d. object

____8. Stephen experiences repeated physical act and verbally been teasedby his classmtes, that is
why he doesn’t like to go to school sometimes.
a. Kicking b. Child abuse c. Bullying d. Salvage

_____9. What is the prevailing nature of conflict in the story “Arachne”?

a. Problem with the goddess Athena b. problem with her allogance herself
c. Problem with the people in village d. problem in her weaving machine

_____10. Pi’s father is an atheist, but why did he choose to get himself familiariazed with
Christianity, Hinduism and Muslim?
a. to insult his father b. to please her mother
b. he is bored in life d. he wants to seek faith

____11. Charice Pempengco receives negative criticism from bashers when she changed her name
into Jake Cyrus. What type of discrimination is being showed?
B. Age b. gender c. physical appearance d. nationality

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_____12. What is the significance of the shortened name Pi in the movie Life of Pi.
A. It represents the Mathematical number that is equivalent to 3.14
B. It refers to the world though divided, can be united by faith
C. He wants to shortened his name because he is hiding to the Japanese Authority
D. He wants to forget his younger life

______13. You need to put more effort into your work__________ you will be able to get a high grade.
a. unless b. instead c. provided that d. so that

______14. She is a very smart girl, ________, it is not surprising that she is one of the honor students
here in school.
a. unless b. undoubtedly c. on the contrary d. differently

______15. We wanted to spend a day in Pantaluan, ___________, it rained so we stayed home.

a. however b. and c. or d. so that

______16. It is a literary device which aims to teach a lesson or to enlighten the humanity
a. Inductive b. realistic c. didactic d. romantic

MODALS. Choose from the pool of answers the writer/s or speaker/s intention as hinted by each
underlined word below.

A. Ability B. Responsibility C. Probability D. Williingness

_____17.We must find time to help our parents in doing household chores.
_____18. It’s true that sometimes, faith maybring us hope when we are in trouble.
_____19. It will be a fruitful day today if we will do our best.
_____20. We can have whatever we want if we will work hard.

II.Fact or not? Tell whether if the statement is a a fact or Not. Write WINGS if the statement is
true, SUN if the statement is false.

________21. Daedalus left his wings on the altar of Apollo.

________22. Aphrodite turned Archne into a spider.
________23.Theseus accidentally killed his grandfather when he joined in a contest.
________24. Athena is a skillful waver living in the small village in Greece.

IV. B. Identifying the Author. Match the phrases in column B that describes the word in column A. Write the letter of
your choice in the space provided.

___25. Translated the myth Arachne from Ancient Greece A. Anne Terry White
___26. Translated Daedalus and Icarus B. Piscine Molitor Patel
___27. Translated The Gorgon’s Head C. Nick Pontikis
___28. Translated Orpheus D. Olivia Coolidge
___29.Adapted the novel “Life of Pi” into a film E. Alice Low
F. Yann Martel
V. C. Enumeration: Give the Greek names asked in each number. (Wrong spelling, wrong)

Zeus Poseidon Hades Hera Minos

Dionysus Persephone Hermes Apollo Athena

______________30. The god that rules the underworld.

______________31. The god of sky and the father of father of Orpheus.
______________32. The messenger god with winged staff with two snakes on it.
______________33. The goddess of skilled workers and wisdom

VI. Underline the pronoun used in each sentence. UNDERLINE if the pronoun used in is intensive
pronoun or reflexive pronoun.
Example: They cooked the food by themselves. (INTENSIVE) (REFLEXIVE)
a. Herself b. himself c. ourselves d. themselves e. yourself f. itself

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_____34. You can see ____ clearly more clearly 35. (INTENSIVE) (REFLEXIVE)
if you wife the dust in the mirror.
_____36. Perseus ______ killed Medusa. 37. (INTENSIVE) (REFLEXIVE)
_____38. The computer, when left unused 39. (INTENSIVE) (REFLEXIVE)
for several minutes, shuts ______.

VII. Story Map. Using the image below, write the plot of the story “Orpheus” by rewriting the
complete sentences on each proper places.

42. Climax

41. Rising 43. Falling

Action Action

40. Exposition 44. Resolution

 Hades and Persephone allowed Eurydice to go back to the earth with Orpheus.
 Orpheus fell in love with Eurydice and her death caused Orpheus’ too much sadness.
 The origin Orpheus’ family was introduced
 Orpheus returned to earth alone with a weary heart when he looked back to check Eudrydice
 Orpheus went to the underworld and is pleading to Hades and Persephone by enchanting
them thru his lyre

45-47. Give the connotative meaning of the word RED (3PTS).

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48-50. In our world today, Athena represents what kind of people? (3PTS)
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