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Oblates of St. Joseph Schools

SAINT JOSEPH INSTITUTE
Rosario, Batangas
Third Monthly Test in English 10
Name: _____________________________
Parents
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Section: ____________________________
Date: ______________________________
SCORE:
Teacher: ___________________________
I. Literature
A. Vocabulary
Directions: Encircle the correct meaning of the underlined word from the
choices given.
1. She had no dowry, no expectations, no means of being known, understood and
loved.
a. property given by friends
c. property inherited from
parents
b. property a bride brings to her husband
d. property given by a
husband to his wife
2. She suffered ceaselessly.
a. unstoppable
c. stop
b. pause
d. end
3. Instead of being delighted, she threw the invitation on the table with disdain.
a. anger
c. sadness
b. dissatisfaction
d. hopelessness
4. Both of them are sick with chagrin.
a. disappointment
c. eagerness
b. excitation
d. weakness
5. With frowsy hair, skirts askew, and red hands, she talked loud while washing the
floor.
a. untidy
c. curly
b. careless
d. unravel
B. Identification
Directions: Identify who/what is asked in the statement. Be guided by
the story The Necklace.
__________6. She feels that she was born for all the luxuries in the world.
__________7. It is worth at most five hundred francs.
__________8. She lend jewel to Mme. Loisel.
__________9. He/She invites M. and Mme. Loisel in the evening party.
__________10. It is the place where Mme. Loisel and Mme. Forestier meet.
C. Sequencing
Directions: Arrange the following statements in chronological order.
Number the statements 1-5. Be
guided by the story The Necklace.
__________11. Oh, my poor, Mathilde, my necklace was a paste.
__________12. One evening, her husband returned home with a triumphant air and
holding a large
envelope in his hand.
__________13. I have- I have- Ive lost Mme. Forestiers necklace.
__________14. Mme. Forestier went to a wardrobe with a glass door, took out a
large jewel box,
brought it back, opened it.
__________15. But one Sunday, having gone to take a walk, she suddenly perceived
a woman who
was leading a child.
II. Grammar
A. Multiple Choice

Directions: Encircle the letter of the sentence that illustrates the use of
proper parallel consruction.
16. a. Phoung Tran has wit, charm and pleasing personality.
b. Phoung Tran has wit, charming and pleasing personality.
c. Phoung Tran has wit, charming and pleased personality.
d. Phoung Tran has wit, charm and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
17. a. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to
appreciate good prose.
b. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she
appreciated good prose.
c. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and appreciated
good prose.
d. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and appreciates
good prose.
18. a. Raouls QPA is higher than Ralph.
b. Raouls QPA is higher than Ralphs.
c. Raouls QPA is higher than Ralph is.
d. Raouls QPA is higher than Ralph is higher.
19. a. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make friends, and
learning about life.
b. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make friends, and
to learn about life.
c. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, making friends, and
learning about life.
d. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make friends, and
to learns about life.
20. a. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, mentor and friend.
b. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor and a wise friend.
c. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor and friend.
d. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a care mentor and a wise friend.
21. a. We found the film repulsive, offensive and embarrassing.
b. We found the film repulsive, offending and embarrassing.
c. We found the film repulsive, offensive and we found it embarrassing.
d. We found the film repulsive, offensive and we thought it was embarrassing.
22. a. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat and arranged.
b. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat and conveniently arranged.
c. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, consistently neat and conveniently
arranged.
d. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat and he made it conveniently
arranged.
23. a. Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the project and
going beyond the call.
b. Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the project and go
beyond the call.
c. Professor Ali rewarded his students for hard work on the project and going
beyond the call.
d. Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the project and
going beyond the call.
24. a. Theres nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up
camp, and spending a
couple of days fishing.
b. Theres nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up
camp, and to spend a
couple of days fishing.
c. Theres nothing I like better than to find a good trout stream, setting up
camp, and spending a
couple of days fishing.
d. Theres nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, set up camp,
and spend a

couple of days fishing.

25. a. The students prepared for their exams at home, they spend extra hours with
their tutors,
they did the necessary research in the library, and they asked questions in
their classrooms.
b. The students prepared for their exams at home, they spend extra hours
with their tutors,
they did the necessary research in the library, and asked questions in their
classrooms.
c. The students prepared for their exams at home, they spent extra hours with
their tutors,
they did the necessary research in the library, and they asked questions in
their classrooms.
d. The students prepare for their exams at home, they spend extra hours with
their tutors,
they did the necessary research in the library, and they asked questions in
their classrooms.
Directions: Encircle the letter of the sentence which is grammatically
nonparallel.
26. a. I have worked in Spain and in Ireland.
b. Yesterday, I had the new pipes and the new air filter installed.
c. Susan is smart, diligent, and a hard worker.
d. all of the above
27. a. Higher education is suffering from the twin evils of bureaucracy and politics.
b. Mary is a professor of linguistics but who teaches in an English department.
c. Syntax, morphology, and phonology are the core areas of linguistics.
d. all of the above
28. a. I hope to vacation either in Spain or in Ireland.
b. I hope either to marry the woman of my dreams or the woman of his
dreams.
c. Either I will or I won't.
d. all of the above
29. a. Bill not only passed the test but also wrote the best paper in the class.
b. Bill not only talked the talk but also walked the walk.
c. Bill not only helped me with my homework, but he walked my dog while I
was on vacation in
Ireland, and I didn't even buy him a tee-shirt. I feel like a complete idiot.
d. all of the above
30. a. She bought a Harley and Kawasaki.
b. She bought a Harley and a Kawasaki.
c. The Harley started on alternate weekends; the Kawasaki started every time
and it was half the
price.
d. all of the above
31. a. I was happy and my parents happy too when I graduated.
b. I was happy and my parents were happy too when I graduated
c. both of the above
d. neither of the above
32. a. I always have and will teach summer school.
b. I always have taught and will teach summer school.
c. both of the above
d. neither of the above
33. a. I was repulsed but interested in his disgusting story.
b. He is as employable, if not more employable than, an English major.
c. They were interested, but my girlfriend completely uninterested.
d. all of the above

34. a. I have always and always will call my banker once per week.
b. I have always called and always will call my banker once per week.
c. both of the above
d. neither of the above
35. a. My banker is a man who has many talents and who will help anyone who
asks.
b. My banker is a hero and a saint.
c. My banker is handsome, strong, and sings well.
d. all of the above
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to make it grammatically
parallel.
36. Espinoza's style was remarkable for its dexterity, grace, and she could play
any position.
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37. Three of the great Indian nations in the Central Plains are the Cherokee, the
Choctaw, and Comanche.
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38. Either you will begin to study now or risk failing the exam.
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39. The college has space for a new computer lab but not a faculty lounge.
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40. Raoul's motivation to succeed in this program seems to be greater than his
sister.
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Prepared by
Approved by
JIMWEL GUTIERREZ
Subject teacher
JANE M. DE LEON
Coordinator/Principal