SAN JOSE DEL MONTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

POST TEST IN ENGLISH 10
Second Quarter

Directions: Read the following questions carefully then choose the letter of your
answer. Shade the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

MELC: Primary and Secondary Sources of Information

1. A primary source is ________________________.
a. A source used often
b. A source found in an important book like an encyclopedia
c. A source created at the time of an event by an individual who was there
d. A source created after an event has happened
2. It is a source created after an event has happened by someone not present at
the event.
a. primary source
b. secondary source
c. tertiary source
d. applied source
3. The following are examples of secondary source EXCEPT:
a. encyclopedia
b. textbook
c. diary
d. research paper
4. Which of the following is a secondary source?
a. A textbook chapter on World War II and its famous battles.
b. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
c. A photograph of an immigrant family arriving at Ellis Island.
d. A journal kept by a soldier during the American Revolution.
5. A biography about Abraham Lincoln is?
a. primary source
b. secondary source
c. both wrong
d. both a and b
6. Eve is working on a paper regarding the Omicron variant. What kind of
information does Eve get from?
a. primary source
b. secondary source
c. tertiary source
d. applied source
7. Benjamin Franklin was on the founder of the Constitution. The Constitution is a?
a. primary source
b. secondary source
c. both a and b are wrong
d. all of the above
MELC: Connecting Ideas using Conjunctions in an Argumentative Text
8. A part of speech that connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences
a. coordinating conjunction c. conjunction
b. argumentative text d. subordinating conjunction
9. It connects words or phrases that serve the same grammatical purpose in a
sentence.
a. coordinating conjunction c. conjunction
b. argumentative text d. subordinating conjunction
10. This conjunction explains reason or purpose just like ‘because’.
a. for c. and
b. nor d. but
11. It introduces something contrasting with what has already mentioned.
a. for c. and
b. nor d. but
12. I ate a lot of cookies______ there are none left.
a. but c. so
b. for d. and
13. I hate shopping ____ here I am at the store again.
a. so c. and
b. yet d. nor
14. What words are being joined by the conjunction in the sentence below?

Travis and Justin are using the class atlas.

a. Travis : Justin c. Justin : are
b. Travis : are using d. Travis : atlas
15. Her sneeze was ______ loud _______ a helicopter.
a. as/as c. not only/but also
b. whether/or d. either/or
MELC: Formulating a Statement of Opinion or Assertion
16. When is the best time to formulate literary assertion?
a. after reading a story c. before reading a story
b. after playing online games d. while reading the story
17. Which of the signal words are best used in giving opinions?
a. I propose and I infer c. I suggest and I intervene
b. I think and I believe d. I suggest and I infer
18. Which of the following is a well-constructed opinion statement?
a. Baguio is the safest city to live in during this pandemic.
b. LGU leaders in the city always make sound and calculated decisions.
c. I think the local government of Baguio deserves recognition for its efforts.
d. Mayor Benjamin Magalong exemplary handled the pandemic in his
jurisdiction.
19. A statement that is verifiable or can be proven true or false based on evidence or
proof.
a. opinion c. commonplace assertion
b. assertion d. fact
 20. What 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.
21. One liter of water weighs one kilogram. What kind of statement is this?
a. opinion c. commonplace assertion
b. assertion d. fact
22. For me, Christmas is the best season of the year. What kind of statement is this?
a. opinion c. commonplace assertion
b. assertion d. fact
23. A statement considered to make a declaration or to express strong belief on a
certain topic is called_________.
a. opinion c. commonplace assertion
b. assertion d. fact
24. When you state your assertion, you are also stating your __________.
a. feelings c. motivation
b. declaration d. accountability
25. What will you include in expressing opinions?
a. handwriting c. emotions
b. background d. history
MELC: Modal Verbs and Adverbs in Argumentative Text
26. All argumentative essays are dependent on the _________ and whatever side
he or she favors.
a. writer c. speaker
b. listener d. reader
27. Good writers need to control their ________ making them aware of how their
arguments sound.
a. tone b. speed c. reaction d. emotion
28. This is a type of essay that presents arguments about both sides of an issue.
a. debate b. argumentative c. persuasive d. expository
29. This part of an argumentative text outlines the topic, provides background
information necessary to understand your argument and presents the thesis
statement.
a. introduction c. conclusion
b. body d. inference
30. A part of an argumentative essay which consists of 2-3 paragraphs that explain
the reasons why you support your thesis statement
a. introduction c. conclusion
b. body d. inference
Directions: Complete the paragraph below. Choose the appropriate modal phrase to be
used in each item.
31. When studying the advantages and disadvantages of learning methods, it
___________ to place learners in artificial situations.
a. may be necessary c. can most easily be done
b. might react d. will respond
 32. In order to observe how they ___________ to different stimuli.
a. may be necessary c. can most easily be done
b. might react d. will respond
33. This ___________ via electronic media (e.g. virtual reality). If the reaction is
positive,
a. will respond c. might react
b. must indicate d. can most easily be done
For numbers 34-35. This ____(34)________ the learners _______(35)___ well in
real life.
34. a. will respond c. might react
b. must indicate d. can most easily be done

35. a. will respond c. might react

b. must indicate d. can most easily be done

MELC: Formulating Claims of Fact, Value and Policy

Directions: Identify what type of claim is used in each of the following sentences.
Shade the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
36. The healthcare system should be completely reformed.
a. claim of fact c. claim of policy
b. claim of value d. not an arguable claim
37. Living in the countryside is better than living in the city.
a. claim of fact c. claim of policy
b. claim of value d. not an arguable claim
38. Criminal liability age must be lowered from 15 to 9 years of age.
a. claim of fact c. claim of policy
b. claim of value d. not an arguable claim
39. Soda contains nothing to improve one’s wellness.
a. claim of fact c. claim of policy
b. claim of value d. not an arguable claim
40. One’s religious inclination determines his/her positive interdependence.
a. claim of fact c. claim of policy
b. claim of value d. not an arguable claim
41. A family that prays together stays together.
a. claim of fact c. claim of policy
b. claim of value d. not an arguable claim
42. The Department of Environmental and Natural Resources should take equal
precautions toward climate change.
a. claim of fact c. claim of policy
b. claim of value d. not an arguable claim

MELC: Writing an Exposition or Discussion on a Familiar Issue to include Key

Structural Elements and Language Features
Directions: Read the questions properly and shade the letter of the correct answer on
your answer sheet.
43. Amanda needed to finish her science project by the 5th of March. She had
everything she needed except her typed report. She knew that her typed report
was worth 50% of her grade. She was going to fail. What explicit information can
you pull from this story?
a. Amanda is lazy.
b. Amanda ran out of time.
c. Amanda already has a high enough grade in science.
d. Amanda didn't do the typed report.
44. Since it was getting late, the band decided to go home and get some rest. The
lead singer decided he wanted to stay a little longer and practice some of the
new songs. What can be a piece of implicit information in this story?
a. The band needed rest.
b. The lead singer has great dedication.
c. It was getting late.
d. The band has some new songs.
45. Tyler overslept and missed his bus. He looked at his alarm clock and it read 8:45
A.M. He was more than 30 minutes late for school. He casually walked to the
kitchen and poured himself some cereal. What can be inferred about Tyler?
a. He is nervous about being tardy.
b. He is in a huge rush to make it to school.
c. He could care less that he's late.
d. He is hungry.
46. Which of the following is not a purpose of an expository writing?
a. to narrate c. to describe
b. to explain d. to instruct
47. In culinary arts, what does chicken mean?
a. meat c. a group of birds
b. a bird d. a plural form for a kind of bird
48. Why is it important to engage in expository writing?
a. share expertise with others and develop self-confidence and self-esteem.
b. develop an understanding of a topic of study.
c. enhance vocabulary, visual literacy, and the use of technology.
d. all of the above
49. All of the following are useful skills for writing an expository piece, EXCEPT:
a. The writer provides supporting details.
b. The writer includes engaging dialogue between characters.
c. The writer organizes the body of the text.
d. The writer crafts clear main ideas.
50. One way to give credits to the rightful owner of cited ideas within a text is
a. in-text citation
b. reference citation
c. acknowledgment
d. dedication