GRADE LEVEL 7

SUBJECT AREA ENGLISH

QUARTER 3RD QUARTER

COMPETENCY CODE ITEM ITEM PLACEMENT NO. OF

PLACE
ITEMS
MENT EASY AVERAGE DIFFICULT
REMEMBER/ UNDERSTAND/ APPLY/ ANALYZE/ EVALUATE/ CREATE/

KNOWLEDGE COMPREHENSION APPLICATION ANALYSIS SYNTHESIZE EVALUATION

Compose an EN10W 1-12 1,2,3,4,5 12

argumentative essay C-IIh-
13 6,7,8,9,
10,11,12
Use a variety of EN10W 13-25 13,14,15, 25 22,23 13
informative, C-IIIb- 16,17,18
persuasive, and 14.1.2
19,20,21,
argumentative writing
24
techniques
Compose an EN10W 26-37 26,28,29, 32,37 27,31, 12
independent critique C-IIIg- 30,33,34, 36
of a chosen selection 14 35
Critique a literary 38-50 38,39,41, 40,42 49 43,47, 48 13
selection based on the 50
44,45,46
following approaches:
- structuralist/formalist
- moralist
- Marxist
- feminist
- historical reader-
response
Name: _________________________________________ Grade and Sec: ______ Score: _________

Directions: Read carefully and choose the correct answer.

1.What is an argument?
A. Is an idea that supports the claim C. Is an idea that tells a story.
B. Is an idea that has feelings in it. D. All of the above
2. What does an argumentative essay presents in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable?
A. The main idea of an essay. C. A sentence that gets the reader's attention.
B. Evidences for a claim D. All of the above
3.What do you call an idea which the opinions of people are different?
A. Argument B. Issue C. Claim D. Evidence.
4.What is a counterargument?
A. Agreeing with your opponent's claim. C. An idea given by the opposing side against the claim
given.
B. The response to an argument. D. All of the above
5.What is a rebuttal?
A. The response counterargument. C. The return to your claim.
B. The conclusion. D. All of the above
6.There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?
A. Thesis, Lead, Hook C. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.
B. Introduction, Body, Conclusion. D. Only A and B
7.These are the elements of an argumentative essay.
A. Claim, Argument C. Claim, Counterargument, Rebuttal.
B. Evidence, claim and conclusion D. All of the above
8.In which paragraph is the thesis found?
A. Body B. Introduction C. Conclusion. D. None of the above
9. How many paragraphs should your essay possess?
A. at least four B. at least two C. at least three D. at least five
10.Your thesis statement must include the points you will discuss. At least how many should you have in
your essay? A. Three B. One C. Four D. Two
11.This are the components of an argumentative essay.
A. Introduction and Body. C. Introduction, Body and Conclusion
B. Refutation and Conclusion D. All of the above
12.It is the body paragraph where facts of the given thesis statements of the essay are written?
A. Introduction B. Refutation C. Body D. Conclusion
13. It is the most complex skill in communication. A. Listening B. Reading C. Speaking D. Writing
14. This writing technique gives information and straightforward facts regarding a topic.
A. Analytical B. Informative C. Opinion D. Persuasive
15. In informative writing, the following are considered evidence except for:
A. data B. facts C. opinion D. statistics
16. The road map is usually found in the ______________ part in any type of writing.
A. body B. conclusion C. Introduction D. topic sentence
17. Informative writing is sometimes called _____________ writing.
A. argumentative B. Explanatory C. narrative D. persuasive
18. This part summarizes and reiterates the thesis statement of an informative text.
A. body B. conclusion C. Introduction D. thesis statement
19. Which of the following statements best describes argumentative writing?
 A. It presents the writer’s side about an issue and the evidence to prove his points.
B. It uses emotive language to sway the readers to agree with the writer’s opinions.
C. It usually ends with a call to action.
D. All of the above.
20. Which type of writing aims to convince the readers to agree with the writer’s opinion or perspective?
A. Argumentative Writing C. Informative Writing
B. Descriptive Writing D. Persuasive Writing
21. What technique aims to persuade the readers by telling that everybody else has accepted the idea
or
that the majority is already doing it?
A. Appeal to Authority B. Bandwagon C. Repetition D. Rhetorical Question
22. Which of the following is a thesis statement?
A. An app or tablet can provide children with an alternate medium for education.
B. Gifted children can also benefit from technology-based learning environments.
C. The use of technology and screen time can be positive for children.
D. Technology allows children to excel academically.
23. Which of the following is an example of a counterargument?
A. The result of several studies have shown that corporal punishment is harmful.
B. Poor cognitive development skills is also a result of the stress caused from the anxiety associated
with corporal punishment.
C. Corporal punishment can cause children to have a poor view of their own self-worth, which may be
an entirely internalized behavior.
D. Although corporal punishment can provide positive and temporary child compliance, the effects of
such action is deleterious and can last for many years.
24. What is the purpose of a counterargument in argumentative writing?
A. It is primarily aimed at setting argumentative from persuasive writing.
B. It is meant to make the essay longer and meet the word count.
C. It provides a chance for the writer to acknowledge the loopholes of his own arguments.
D. It is intended to weaken the opposing arguments by presenting evidence that would invalidate their
claim.
25.From the given options in #23, what is the writer’s stand about the issue on corporal punishment?
A. He supports it because experts say it is effective.
B. He supports it because it can make children comply.
C. He is against it because of its many negative effects on the child.
D. He is against it because he has experienced it when he was a child.
26. Which of these terms is often used interchangeably with the word “critique”?
A. Summary B. Synopsis C. Review D. Report
27. Which statement is not true about a critique?
A. It is a purely opinionated piece of writing about a story, novel, film, etc.
B. It is usually done by experts or people with considerable knowledge about the work.
C. It does not place emphasis on giving recommendations to possible readers or viewers.
D. It is an in-depth evaluation or assessment of a piece of work such as a short story or film.
28. Which of these story elements is not tackled in a critique?
A. Characterization B. Conflict C. Plot D. None of the above
29. Which of these is not an appropriate subject for critical analysis?
A. Films B. Novels C. Speeches D. Short Stories
30. What information or details is usually included in a critique’s introduction?
 A. structure of the plot C. significance of the dialogues
B. authenticity of the conflict D. background or summary of the text
31. Which of these questions should be asked when analyzing the characters in a narrative?
A. How are the characters developed and what makes them interesting and relatable?
B. Are there equal number of male and female characters?
C. Who among the characters is likeable and who is not?
D. Why is the protagonist not a superhero material?
32. What detail can a critic use best to support his/her evaluation of a story?
A. Opinions of those who read the story C. Statements of the author
B. Quotes from the story itself D. Reviews of other critics
33. It is an analysis of a particular piece of writing. a. essay b. critique c. editorial d. story
34. What does a critique aim to?
A. summarize the original text
B. analyze how well the points in the article are made
C. prove how flawed the literary work is
D. show the elements of the piece
35. A critique must be written based on observations of the text.
A. subjectively B. emotionally C. objectively D. freely
36. Which of the following states how critiques benefit the writer of the text being critiqued?
A. Critiques help the writer make his work better.
B. Critiques encourage the writer to pursue a different line of work.
C. Critiques give the writer concrete ideas for a new text.
D. All the above
37. Which of the following follows the correct steps in writing a critique?
1. State a conclusion as well as reasons for it.
2. Read and understand the text.
3. Evaluate the ideas and their flow in the text.
4. Orient the reader regarding the text.
A. 2341 B. 1234 C. 2431 D. 2413
38. What literary criticism approach analyzes the structure or form of each individual part of a story and it
focuses only on the text itself?
A. Moralist Approach B. Formalist Approach C. Marxist Approach
39. Which of the following refers to the evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of literary
works? A. Literary approach B. Literary device C. Literary criticism
40. Which of the following is TRUE about formalism?
A. It is concerned with the historical events outside of the story, cultural, and religious beliefs.
B. It uses quick reading to get the main idea of the text and compare it with other related works.
C. It analyzes the work as a whole, the form of each individual part of the text from the individual
scenes and chapters, elements, and literary devices.
41. Which among the elements of a short story refers to the perspective of the character or narrator
telling
the story? A. Symbolism B. Theme C. Point of view
42.How to analyze a text using formalist approach?
A. Examine a text including the biographical information about the author and the effect on the
reader.
B. Scrutinize the point of view, structure, social and political ideas.
C. Analyze how the elements work together to give meaning to the text.
43. If you were to answer the question "Does, the work suggest a solution to society’s class conflicts?"
 which critical lens would you use? A. Feminism B. Historical C. Marxism D. Formalism
44. This school of literary criticism claims that literature presents a masculine-patriarchal view in which
the
role of women is negated or minimized.
A. Reader Response B. Feminism C. Biographical D. Post-colonialism
45. Feminist Criticism depicts and questions which of the following?
A. Social classes B. Psychology C. Gender roles and equality D. Effects of colonization

46-50. Read and analyze the introductory part of the story A Day in the Country by Anton Chekhov
(English 10 Learner’s Material pp.279-284). Answer the following questions.

A dark leaden-colored mass is creeping over the sky towards the sun. Red zigzags of lightning
gleam here and there across it. There is a sound of far-away rumbling. A warm wind frolics over the
grass, bends the trees, and stirs up the dust. In a minute there will be a spurt of May rain and a real
storm will begin. Fyokla, a little beggar-girl of six, is running through the village, looking for Terenty, the
cobbler. The white-haired, barefooted child is pale. Her eyes are wide-open, her lips are trembling.
46.Who are the characters introduced in the story?
A. Fyokla and Anton B. Fyokla and Terenty C. Terenty and the cobbler
47. Where do you think the story happened?
A. The setting of the story was in the city.
B. The events took place in the jungle.
C. The story happened in the province.
48. Which of the following can be inferred from the exposition of the story? In the beginning of the
story… A. a storm destroyed the village.
B. the villagers were expecting for an approaching storm.
C. Fyokla and the villagers were preparing for a feast after the storm.
49.What literary device is evident in the introduction of the story?
A. Symbolism B. Metaphor C. Imagery
50.They hear a whistle and a rumble, but not such a rumble as the stormclouds carried away. A good
train races by before the eyes of Terenty, Danilka, and Fyokla. The engine, panting and puffing out
black smoke, drags more than twenty vans after it. Its power is tremendous. The children are
interested
to know how an engine, not alive and without the help of horses, can move and drag such weights,
and Terenty undertakes to explain it to them. What is the point of view of the narrator in the story
based
on the text above?
A. Third person point of view B. Second person point of view C. First person point view
ANSWER KEY
1. A 26. C
2. B 27. A
3. B 28.D
4. C 29.C
5. A 30. D
6. B 31. A
7. D 32. B
8. B 33. B
9. D 34. B
10. A 35. C
11. D 36. A
12. C 37. C
13. D 38. B
14. B 39. C
15. C 40. C
16. C 41. C
17. B 42. C
18. B 43. C
19. D 44. B
20. A 45. C
21. A 46. B
22. C 47. C
23. D 48. B
24. D 49. C
25. B 50. A