TRECE MARTIRES CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

CABUCO EXTENSION

FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Score: __________

Year & Section: _________________________________________________________________________ Subject: English 10

VOCABULARY

EN10V-Ia-13.9: Differentiate formal from informal definitions of words

I. Directions: Read each sentence. Select from the box below the meaning of the underlined word through its context.

A. poisonous
B. to carry away with delight, wonder, or rapture
C. a person who watches at a show, game, or other event
D. to escape or avoid
E. without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action
F. a small stringed musical instrument
G. to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on
H. brave
I. dangerous
J. to extend over or past and cover a part of
____ 1. The reckless driver did not stop at the red light.
____ 2. Our men are on a twelve-hour day, with three shifts overlapping.
____ 3. I was entranced by the city's beauty.
____ 4. People tend to evade direct eye contact when they are lying.
____ 5. If the judge does not condemn the defendant with a life sentence, he will anger the public.
____ 6. We will need an experienced guide to help us avoid the dangers of the perilous trip.
____ 7. Each spectator had to purchase a ticket to watch the boxing match or pay to see it on Pay Per-View.
____ 8. He nodded in appreciation for their valorous deeds in rescuing him.
____ 9. Overcome with grief, Orpheus played heartbreaking songs on his lyre.
____ 10. A person who spreads untrue gossip just to be mean is an example of someone who is venomous.

LITERATURE

EN10LT-Id-2.2: Explain how the elements specific to a genre contribute to the theme of a particular literary selection

II. Directions: Read each statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.

11. The main reason Daedalus decides to make a pair of wings for Icarus is because
A. Icarus begs Daedalus to make the wings for him
B. Daedalus believes Icarus has a special talent for flight
C. there is no other way for them to escape the island
D. Daedalus wants Icarus to try out the wings first
12. On what island were Icarus and Daedalus imprisoned?
A. Crete B. Paros C. Samos D. Greece
13. Which statement best states the theme of ‘Daedalus and Icarus’?
A. Be careful about what you wish for.
B. We should listen to what our parents say.
C. Things can get better faster than we think.
D. You should be thankful for your gifts.
14. An oracle told King Acrisius that
A. his daughter was going to murder him
B. his daughter would have a son who would kill him
C. he was going to die on his return trip
D. a man can't be called happy until he is dead

15. Who did Perseus go to in order to locate the Nymphs of the North?
A. Zeus B. Polydectes C. Hermes D. Gray Women
16. If a living creature looked at Medusa they
A. became a giant C. shrunk
B. turned to stone D. fell in love with her
 17. Orpheus loses Eurydice a second time when he
A. looks back to see if she is following him
B. takes a wrong path out of the underworld
C. angers the creatures in the underworld
D. climbs too slowly to the upper world
18. Which of the following words best characterizes Orpheus’s attitude toward Hades?
A. admiring B. distrustful C. loyal D. arrogant
19. When Athene and Arachne compete in a weaving contest, it is part of the story’s
A. climax C. resolution
B. rising action D. exposition
20. Which sentence from the story ‘Arachne’ is the climax?
A. “…they remembered the contest with Athene and thought it was not right for even the best of
men to claim equality with the gods.”
B. “At these words, the old woman threw down her staff and stood erect.”
C. “Never before had Arachne been matched against anyone whose skill was equal, or even nearly
equal to her own.”
D. “‘Live on, wicked girl…Live on and spin, both you and your descendants.’”

EN10LT-Ie-2.2.3: Determine tone, mood, technique and conclusions based on the materials viewed
III. Directions: Read each statement sensibly and choose the letter of the correct answer.

21. The mood of a literary work is

A. its hidden message C. the main event in the story
B. the feeling it evokes D. its theme
22. The image of an empty house set in the woods creates a feeling of
A. power C. loneliness
B. hope D. enthusiasm
23. What is tone?
A. It is a type of figures of speech.
B. It is a form of poetry.
C. These are the changes that occur in the character.
D. The attitude represented in a piece of work through the writer’s choice of words, images, and descriptions.
24. Describing a puppy as playful rather than disobedient suggest a tone that is
A. affectionate C. serious
B. angry D. respectful
25. What is the prevailing mood in the passage below?

The house wasn’t nearly large enough for so many people, and life was extremely uncomfortable for
them all. There were only two rooms in the place altogether, and there was only one bed. The bed was given to
the four old grandparents because they were so old and tired. They were so tired, they never got out of it.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

A. satisfied C. peaceful
B. envious D. sympathetic

READING
EN10RC-If-21: Compare new insights with previous learnings
IV. Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.

According to Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan of enormous strength. After being defeated by the god
Zeus, Atlas was forced to carry the earth and the sky for an eternity. In depictions of Atlas, he is shown as a stooped
figure carrying the globe on his shoulders. Because of his association with the globe, maps began to be decorated with
this image of Atlas. Accordingly, the word ‘atlas’ became a nickname for a collection of maps. Today, an atlas refers to
any book that consists of a bound collection of maps. For example, an atlas can be made up of maps of the countries
of the world or of the states of the United States. Sometimes an atlas will also contain graphs and charts with other
statistical information about the culture, religion, climate, or government of the population of a given area.
Adapted from Read Theory

26. Based on the information in the passage, it can be inferred that Atlas supported the earth and the sky because he was
A. a Titan of enormous strength C. associated with maps and globe
B. punished after losing to Zeus D. a slave to the god Zeus

27. From the passage, it can be inferred that which of the following people or groups might use an atlas?
I. a group of explorers on the Nile River
II. a backpacker planning a tour of Europe
III. army generals preparing for battle
A. I only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. I, II, and III
 28. Conjunctions (or conjunctive adverbs) are used to indicate or emphasize the existence of a relationship between ideas.
As used in the passage, which of the following conjunctions could be used in place of the conjunction Accordingly?
I. Although
II. As a result
III. Consequently
A. I only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. I, II, and III

29. According to the passage, it can be concluded that the additional charts and graphs in an atlas could include
information about
I. major languages
II. average temperatures
III. historical events
A. I only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. I, II, and III

GRAMMAR

EN10G-Ia-27: Use reflexive and intensive pronouns

V. Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun. Then, write RP if it is used as a reflexive pronoun and IP if it is used
as an intensive pronoun.

______ 30. Ned promised ____________ to work harder next semester.

______ 31. Life ___________ offers you many opportunities.
______ 32. The players prepared ____________ through rigorous training.
______ 33. Mr. Yang found _____________ involved in a lawsuit.
______ 34. I made the project ____________.
______ 35. When Lara Jean received her salary, she bought ____________ a book.
______ 36. Some animals protect _____________ through camouflage.

EN10G-If-3.6: Use modals

VI. Directions: Choose the best modal to complete each sentence. Consider the condition inside the parentheses.

37. Bring your raincoat. It _________ rain later. (possibility, not certainty)
A. need to B. should C. might D. must
38. I _______ talk already before I was two years old. (past ability)
A. must B. could C. will D. shall
39. I ______ meet you there at 7 pm. (future action)
A. can B. shall C. might D. could
40. You _________ exercise every morning. (mild advice)
A. should B. might C. could D. will
41. Quinta ________ skate very well. (present ability)
A. can B. may C. must D. should
42. _______ I have a glass of bubble tea please? (polite request)
A. Must B. Have to C. May D. Would
43. I _______ help you with your homework tomorrow. (promise)
A. can B. may C. would D. will
44. Students _______ pass an entrance examination to study at this school. (necessity)
A. must B. would C. might D. will
45. I knew that she ________ be very successful in her career. (past of will)
A. can B. would C. shall D. could

EN10G-Ic-26: Using words and expressions that emphasize a point

VII. Directions: Rewrite the sentence by inserting the parenthetical expression that is written inside the parentheses.

46. Gunpowder was introduced to Europe in the 1300’s. (I believe)

47. Hyena is one of the deadliest animals. (In my opinion)
48. Walking briskly is considered a good form of exercise. (I understand)
49. The students enjoyed touring the Clinton Presidential Library. (Without a doubt)
50. Sandra chose the red box because it is her favorite color. (Of course)

VIII. Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate conjunction.

both …and and because since or

51. Ruth has six brothers __________ eleven cousins.
52. Would you like coffee ___________ tea?
53. Tommy will not pay $500 for a suit ___________ he can’t afford it.
 54. __________ Sam moved to Boston, she has been very happy.
55. Clara studies ___________ Creative Writing ___________ Literary Criticism.

IX. Directions: Choose the correct conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence.

56. You have to be on time; _____________, you’ll miss the train. (however, otherwise)
57. We had hoped to go to Spain; _____________, we ended up in France. (instead, again)
58. Lara wore her rain boots; _______________, her feet stayed dry during the storm. (therefore, however)
59. We wore working hard; _______________, Jill and Jerry were lounging by the pool. (in fact, meanwhile)
60. He is a weak leader; _______________, he has plenty of supporters. (nevertheless, therefore)

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