SUMMATIVE TEST ENGLISH 10 NO MISTAKE- EXEMPTED IN THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION 1 MISTAKE- +5 2 MISTAKES- +4 3 MISTAKES- +3 4 MISTAKES- +2 5 MISTAKES- +1
1. What is an argumentative essay? A. An essay that tells story B. An essay that presents an argument with evidence C. An essay that describes a place D. An essay that explains a processes and procedures
2. Which of the following is essential in the introduction of an argumentative essay? A. A detailed explanation of the topic B. A list of references C. A thesis statement D. A summary of opposing view
3. What role do body paragraphs play in an argumentative essay? A. They provide background information B. They present entertainment for the reader C. They introduce new topics unrelated to the thesis D. They develop the argument with evidence and example
4. How should counterarguments be addressed in an argumentative essay? A. They should be ignored completely B. They should be acknowledged and refuted logically C. They should be presented without any response D. They should be agreed with entirely
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement? A. Debatable B. Specific C. Broad D. Clear
6. Why is it important to use a formal tone in an argumentative essay? A. To make the essay sound friendly B. To confuse the reader with complex language C. To enhance credibility of the argument D. To entertain readers
7. Which tone is most appropriate for persuasive writing? A. Neutral B. Aggressive/Emotive C. Respectful D. Casual
8. What role does the introduction play in persuasive writing? A. It provides detailed evidence and support to the topic B. It states the thesis and captures the reader's attention C. It summarizes the entire text D. It lists the counterarguments
9. Which of the following is an example of using logos in writing? A. An argument with facts C. A personal anecdote B. An emotional plea D. A humorous story
10. Which of the following statements best illustrates the use of ethos? A. Statistics show that... B. This will make you feel happier. C. Imagine a world where this problem is solved. D. In my expert opinion, this is the best solution.
11. What is a benefit of reading in relation to writing? A. It helps to gather more paper length B. It eliminates the need for outlining C . It provides knowledge of writing structure D. It reduces the need for editing
12. What is the first phase of the writing process? A. Post-Writing B. Pre-Writing C. While Writing D. Revising
13. What is the purpose of creating an outline in the Pre-Writing phase? A. To finalize the paper's title B. To write the conclusion first C. To plan the editing process D. To serve as a guide in writing
14. What is the main goal of the Post-Writing phase? A. Gathering data C. Editing and revising the draft B. Writing a draft D. Creating an outline
15. What is the difference between editing and revising? A. Editing involves creating new ideas, revising involves correcting grammar B. Editing is correcting errors, revising is improving the draft C. Editing is brainstorming, revising is finalizing D. Editing is outlining, revising is writing
16. Why is it important to be factual in informative writing? A. To maintain credibility B. To impress readers C. To keep the reader entertained D. To make the paper longer
17. What should be avoided in informative text writing? A. Expressing biases B. Using clear language C. Citing sources D. Being factual
18. What does the formalist or structuralist approach primarily focus on when analyzing literature? A. Author's biography B. Moral lessons C. The form or structure of the text D. Historical context
19. What aspect of literature does the moralist approach emphasize? A. Genre B. Ethical lessons C. Imagery D. Symbolism
20. Which critical approach is concerned with literary elements, devices and symbolism? A. Formalism B. Moralism C. Historical D. Feminism
21. According to Marxist criticism, what factors are considered when analyzing literature? A. The author's use of symbolism B. The narrative structure of the text C. The economic, political, and cultural issues D. The historical accuracy of the events depicted
22. Which of the following statements best describes the feminist criticism perspective? A. Literature often portrays men as superior to women. B. Literature should focus on fantasy and imagination. C. Literature should always have a moral lesson. D. Literature has no impact on societal norms.
23. What is the primary focus of the historical approach in literary criticism? A. The author's personal life B. The reader's interpretation of the text C. The language used in the literature D. The world events during the time the literature was written
24. What is a key belief of the reader-response approach? A. Literature has a fixed meaning B. Authors are the sole interpreters of their work C. Readers help shape the meaning of literature over time D. Texts are interpreted the same way by all readers
25. What distinguishes the reader-response approach from other literary criticism approaches? A. Its focus on linguistic patterns B. Its emphasis on historical accuracy C. Its consideration of readers' unique interpretations D. Its reliance on authorial intent
26. Which literary approach would examine the economic forces affecting an author's writing? A) Formalist B) Marxist C) Feminist D) Psychoanalytic
27. W hich approach would likely analyze a story's tone, elements, and mood? A) Moralism B) Structuralism C) Feminism D) Historical
28. Which of the following is a component of the body paragraphs in an outline? a) Summary b) Thesis statement c) Supporting details d) Title
29. What is a key tip for the Writing phase? a) Focus on grammar b) Write continuously without worrying about errors c) Finalize the paper's title d) Gather more data
30. W hat do moralists consider when assessing a text? A) The setting and mood B) The author's personal life C) Sincerity and honesty of the text D) Writing style
31. W hich of Aristotle's modes of persuasion is primarily concerned with the speaker's character? a) Pathos b) Logos c) Ethos d) Kairos
32. An advertisement using statistics and facts to persuade is primarily using which mode of persuasion? A) Ethos B) Pathos C) Logos D) Mythos
33. Which of the following best represents the use of pathos in a speech? A) Citing historical events B) Sharing a touching personal anecdote C) Quoting a famous expert D) Presenting clear evidence
34. What should be included in the introduction of an outline? a) Supporting details b) Topic sentence c) Thesis statement d) Conclusion
35. What is the importance of the topic sentence in a paragraph? a) To serve as a conclusion for the paragraph b) To state the main idea of the paragraph c) To introduce a new argument d) To provide a detailed example