Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office-Taguig City and Pateros

FIRST PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

GRADE 10
S.Y. 2023-2024
NAME: ________________________________ GRADE & SECTION: ________________________

I. REMEMBER ME THIS WAY

DIRECTIONS: All these questions are from the 6. How did Hades and Persephone react to
selections you have discussed. Remember each Orpheus's song?
story and encircle the letter of the best answer
from the choices below. A. They were so touched by his song, that even
they wept for him, and so agreed to grant his
Daedalus and Icarus request.
1. King Minos asks Daedalus to build him a new B. They were furious and cast him out of Hades.
A. Labyrinth B. Ship C. They covered their ears and threw rotten
C. Palace D. Wing tomatoes at him.
D. They told him they sympathized with him, but
2. Why aren't Daedalus and Icarus allowed to were unable to help him.
leave Crete?
Arachne
A. They will kill everybody 7. Which illustration would BEST match the end
B. They know the secret of the maze of Arachne?
C. They will get to eat the minotaur.
D. They will get all the treasures of the King. A. a picture of Athena
B. a picture of a woman weaving
The Gorgon’s Head C. a picture of a spider in a web
3. What belief held by the Greeks is illustrated in D. a picture of a beautiful weaving
this myth?
8. Why does Athena become angry at Arachne at
A. You cannot escape your fate. the beginning of the story?
B. No one can defeat the Gods and Goddesses.
C. Everyone should have the sense of gratitude. A. Arachne doesn’t like Athena’s weaving.
D. Perseus is like just an ordinary man with B. Athena doesn’t like the way Arachne brags.
super power. C. Athena does not like humans who weave well.
D. Arachne is very popular in her place for being
4. Why does Perseus show the Gorgon's head to excellent in weaving.
his stepfather?
How Odin Lost his Eye
A. Perseus is excited to show his victory. 9. The Norse god Odin sacrificed one of his eyes
B. Perseus shows that he is smart and brave. to gain wisdom by drinking from a mystical well.
C. Perseus wants his reward from Polydectes for Who was the guardian of the well?
killing Medusa.
D. Perseus is tired of being taunted by his A.Heimdal B.Loki
stepfather -- Polydectes C. Mimir D. Thialfi

Orpheus 10.What is the moral of this story?

5. How did Eurydice die?
A. being powerful at all times
A. Drug overdose B. being kind to those people who are in need
B. She drowned while swimming one day. C. being a protector of all humans on earth
C. She was bitten by a snake while running away D. being selfless for the greater good. The god
from an amorous shepherd. chose to sacrifice his eye for the benefit of all.
D. Zeus flung a thunderbolt down to earth in a fit
of rage after having fought with Hera, and it
struck her.
II READING COMPREHENSION C. students will become famous
D. students will possibly fail and unable to
DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage master the previous lesson
then encircle the best letter that corresponds
to the questions below. 15. What is the best definition for homework?

Homework is an important part of the A. lessons to be studied or schoolwork to be

learning process in middle school. One reason is done outside the classroom
that homework gives students additional practice B. task to be done with the guidance of parents
of skills covered in class. Middle school classes C. activity for students which should be done
are too short to teach a new concept and practice with peers
it sufficiently for students to master. Students D. lessons to be memorized for the next day
need both guided practice in class and activity
independent practice at home. Another reason for
homework is that it provides time to complete Elements of a short story
longer assignments. For example, the ideal
composition process allows time for students to DIRECTIONS: Select the correct term from the
think and to reflect on their ideas, as well as time word pool that match to each given definition
to revise and to proofread their writing. Also, below.
reports and special projects often require
A. Character B. Setting C. Plot
research that cannot always be done at school. In
D. Conflict E. Theme F. Climax
addition, since all students do not work at the
same speed, giving students time at home to
finish work keeps them from falling behind. 16. Struggle between two people or things in a
Finally, the most important reason for homework short story. __________________
is that it ensures review. New material and old 17. The central idea or belief in a short story.
material are practiced in person, or sometimes __________________
even an animal, who takes part in the action of a 18. The time and place in which it happens.
short story or other literary work. daily ___________________
assignments. Students who do their homework 19. Person, or sometimes even an animal, who
daily are prepared for tests and make better takes part in the action of a short story or other
grades. In conclusion, not only is homework literary work. ________________
essential to mastering new skills and maintaining 20. Series of events and character actions that
previously learned skills, but it also guarantees relate to the central conflict. _________
constant review and provides time for longer
assignments, as well as additional time for II. GRAMMAR
students who need it. Students, do your daily DIRECTIONS: Identify and correct errors with
homework, make better grades, and learn more! subject and object pronouns. Encircle the
incorrect use of pronoun then write the correction
11. Based on the paragraph, the word guarantees after each sentence.
nearly means_______.
21. From the top of Mount Banahaw, Keycia and
A. assurances B. proves me could see the majestic view of Quezon
C. tells D. works Province, including the famous Taal Volcano.
____________
12. What type of essay does this paragraph
imply? 22. The Tipas Club is looking for experienced
A. argumentative B. persuasive trainers who are unafraid to physical challenges –
C. narrative D. descriptive a description that fits Bruttos and me at the Club.
_________
13. To whom this passage did the writer
dedicate? 23. My stomach growling, I prowled the darkest
A. to teachers B. to principal streets of Lower Bicutan, searching for all-night
C. to students D. to countrymen diner that will serve I some food. __________

14. What is likely to happen if you will not do 24. Zoey’s passion for education was
your assignment? unmistakable. Although other qualified
candidates could have been selected for teaching
A. nothing will happen position, the principal insisted that it had to be
B. no assignment, no attendance she. ____________
 A. must B. should
25. According to my principal’s report, it was her C. could D. might
who made a lot of absences for the month of
June. __________ 40. You _______________ leave your coats on
the bed in the other room.
DIRECTIONS: Identify each pronoun in bold
type identify each pronoun in bold type as either A. may B. should
a reflexive or an intensive pronoun. C. could D. may

A. Reflexive B. Intensive
CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
DIRECTIONS: Choose the best letter of the
26.Ted promised himself to work harder next correct conjunctive adverb to complete each
semester. sentence.
41. You need to put more effort into your work;
27. The jurors could not agree among __________, you won’t get a passing grade.
themselves.
28. The students made the scenery themselves. A. Moreover B. Otherwise
29. Ethel promised herself a reward for her hard B. Unless D. Instead
work.
42. We wanted to spend the day at the beach;
30. The mayor presented the new program _________, it rained so we stayed home.
herself. A. Moreover B. Unless
C. However D. Additionally
31. We cooked the whole meal ourselves.
43. She is a very smart girl _____________, it’s
32. Some animals protect themselves through not at all surprising that she gets such good
camouflage. grades.

33. The pitcher scored the winning run himself. A. Again B. Besides
34. Have you asked yourselves why you are C. Contrarily D. Therefore
here?
35. The players prepared themselves by staying 44. Jared is a millionaire; ____________, his
in shape. brother Jeremy is always flat broke.

MODALS A. In contrast B. Accordingly

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct modal verb C. Again D. Likewise
to complete each sentence. Encircle the letter of
your answer. 45. He felt he couldn’t tell the truth about what
happened; ___________________, he lied.
36. You _______________ borrow the books in A. In contrast B. Likewise
this section of the library. C. Undoubtedly D. Instead

A. could B. may DIRECTIONS: Each of the following sentences

C. should D. must contains two words that are similar in denotation
(literal meaning) but are different in connotation
37. To apply for financial aid, you (emotional meaning). Use the context clues in
_______________ fill out an application form. the sentences below to choose the word that fits
best.
A. Could B. should
C. must D. can 46. William wanted to be honest but still impress
his girlfriend. So he told her that the
38. We _______________ need to get some milk fancy necklace he gave her was ____________.
on the way home.
A. will B. might A. inexpensive B. cheap
C. may D. should
47. Ollie ___________ science so much that he
39. Students _______________ stay home if can talk about it for hours and hours.
they have the flu.
A. appreciates B. adores
 are worried that Martin is ______________
48. Shayla thought her best friend’s cat had lost them.
too much weight. Hoping not to be too
negative, Shayla told her that the cat looked A. brainwashing B. influencing
______________.
50. Teddy entered every fencing match thinking
A. skinny B. gaunt he could win but never bragged. Therefore, his
teammates saw him as a __________ competitor.
49. Martin can talk his friends into doing or
believing just about anything. Some parents A. confident B. cocky