Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III- Central Luzon
City Division of San Jose del Monte
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 10

I. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.

1. The majority to the news is about violence or scandal.

a. The b. to c. news d. violence
2. Henry swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.
a. swimmed b. hundred c. in d. yesterday
3. When our vacation, we plan to spend four days scuba diving.
a. When b. plan c. days d. diving
4. Mr. Ramos does not take critical of his work very well.
a. does b. critical c. his d. well
5. Rocky and Rio send e-mail messages to other often.
a. and b. send c. other d. often
6. Mr. Delos Reyes is telephoning a Philippine National Red Cross for help.
a. is b. a c. Red d. for
7. Who is tallest, Henry or Lito?
a. who b. or c. tallest d. is
8. There isn’t some ink at all in this pen.
a. Isn’t b. pen c. this d. some
9. The concert will begin on fifteen minutes.
a. On b. minutes c. will d. begin
10. Lea’s hobbies include jogging, swimming, and climbed mountains.
a. Mountains b. include c. climbed d. hobbies
II. Supply the following sentences with a correct pronoun.

1. The movie was great, ____ was amazing.

2. Cassy loves ____ dog so much.
3. A police man left with ____ the criminals after the operation.
4. I stepped on her feet, so ___ felt sorry.
5. Jeremy smiles to his relatives after seeing _____.
6. ____, the group 1 performed gracefully on the program.
7. ____ grandparents visited us in our home.
8. The keys are missing, I lost ___.
9. The contestants are dancing, ____ are all enjoying the victory party.
10. My mother cooked nice food, _____ is an absolute chef.
III. Encircle the correct pronoun in the following sentences.
1. Col. Rene Evangelista accomplished (your, his) fifth military mission.
2. Danny and Tess are working on (their, them) project.
3. Vincent, Jeffrey and I will go to Bulacan. (they, we) will visit a farm.
4. My brother’s bag is lost, (it, this) has been useful to him for years.
5. The woman finally found (her, she) child.
6. The old car was given to Carlo, it was (him, his) now.
7. Peter planted a dozen mango seedlings in (its, his) backyard.
8. Mang Tonyo is a fisherman. (his, he) lives in Bulacan.
9. The Enchanted Kingdom has many rides to offer. (they, it) is a place full of fun.
10. The girl scouts recently held their camping. (we, they) enjoyed the experience.
11. Tom puts gravel in the tank for (her, she).
12. The younger children watch (us, we) work.
13. Mother reminds (them, they) to watch quietly.
14. Mr. Tanaka gave (I, me) a tropical fish.
15. I thanked (him, he) for the surprise.

IV. Read the selection then answer the following questions.

AUNT PRUDENCE’S DOG

Tom Hamilton liked his aunt Prudence. She taught at the university. Her name was Dr. Prudence Hamilton. When she
came to Tom’s father’s farm in the Cowichn Valley on Vancouver Island, which is part of the province of British Columbia,
she always brought presents. Tom liked her. He didn’t like her constant companion, Genevieve Trueheart, a dog. Tom
Hamilton was fond of other dogs. He had a dog, a bull terrier called Rusty, a fighter right from the word go. Rusty kept
pheasants out the garden and young grain. He worked for living. Tom couldn’t like Genevieve Trueheart. She was good for
nothing. She never ever looked like a dog. She was a great big soft wheezing lazy wagging monster, a great big useless lump.

1. What is aunt Prudence’s occupation?

a. Doctor b. teacher c. dog trainer d. farmer
2. Where does Tom lived?
a. In an apartment b. on a British reservation c. on a farm d. in a mobile home park
3. What is Tom’s dog name?
a. Bull terrier b. Genevieve Trueheart c. Rusty d. Hamilton
4. Which of the following DOES NOT describe Genevieve Trueheart
a. a fighter from a word go c. a great big useless lump
b. Good for nothing d. a lazy wagging monster
5. How does Tom feel about Genevieve Trueheart?
a. He admires how hard she works
b. He is afraid of such a big monster
c. He is very fond of her
d. He doesn’t like her at all.
HISTORY OF CATS
Cats have a long and interesting history. In fact, the cat was probably the first animal kept as a pet. The Egyptians
worshiped cats. In Europe cats were praised for their ability to catch rats and mice. They were much in demand during the
Black Plague illnesses of the 11th century. In the middle ages, cats lost much of their appeal because they became connected
with devil worshiped. Many cats lost their lives and gave rise to superstitions still held by some people today. The American
Indian did not appear to keeps cats as pets, so it wasn’t until the white settlers came from Europe that cats were kept as pets in
America. The colonists, like the Europeans, found cats helpful in controlling rats and mice.

6. Through the age, the cat ____________

a. Has been a favorite pet c. has been kept by all races of people
 b. Has been both prized and hated d. has been valued for its intelligence
7. The group that DID NOT appear to keep cats as pets were __________
a. the Colonists c. The Europeans
b. The American Indians d. the Egyptians
8. When did cats lose much of their appeal because they were connected with devil worship?
a. the 11th century c. in the Middles ages
b. During Colonial times d. during the twentieth century
9. In this passage, the writer ___________
a. explains why the was the first pet kept by man
b. defends the importance of cats in the home
c. traces man’s attitudes about the cats
d. compares the cat with other animals
10. Which sentence best expresses the main idea?
a. Cats have a long and interesting history.
b. In fact, the cat was probably the first animal kept as a pet.
c. Many cats lost their lives and gave rise to superstitions still held by some people today.
d. The Egyptians worshiped cats.

Adapted from “The Animal Mind: Smart and Sensitive.”

We humans were used to thinking that our minds separate us from other animals. But new studies show that animals
are quite intelligent and sensitive. Animal intelligence isn’t found only mammals. It can be found in other animals, such as
birds. Although we sometimes call people “birdbrains”, as an insult, our feathered friends can be very smart. Some can
solve puzzles. For example, ravens can untie knots. Some example use twigs as spears. Some birds can even use our
language. An African Grey parrot named Alex does more than just imitate human sound. This parrot can name dozens of
objects. It also seems to understand the ideas of “same”, “different”, and amount.
Animals are able to feel emotion too. This ability can be as painful for them as it is for humans. For example, some
baboons live in groups where the leaders control through fear. Low-ranking baboons can live in a constant state of stress.
This stress can cause health problems, just as it does to humans. Some animals feel sadness when a family member dies.
Elephants show interest even in decades-old elephant bones. Like humans, they are connected to each other in many ways.

11. What would be another good title for the above passage?
a. The Human Mind of Birds c. Humans and Animals share similar Intelligence
b. Stress as a health problem for birds d. African parrots are sensitive too
12. What details in supports the idea that birds are smart?
a. Birds show interest and live in constant stress c. Some birds use tools and imitate human sounds
b. Birds have their own language and used twigs as spears d. Birds have large brains and feel stress
13. What can you conclude about Baboon societies after reading the passage
a. Baboons are different from other monkeys. c. Baboons are a lot like birds.
b. Baboons fight all of the time. d. Baboons feel emotions like humans.
14. How can Alex, the parrot, understand human sounds
a. because he has practice a lot c. because he mimics whatever he hears
b. because he is very intelligent d. because he grew up in a pet store
15. How was human and animal was compared on the text. (the answer may vary)
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