English 10 2nd Quarter Exam Reviewer

According to the song Common Ground, what is harder than winning?

• Being strong

• Losing

• Learning

• Finding common ground

One of the insights to solve problems as stated in the song "Common Ground" is that, "Common ground is a place to start." What does it mean?

• a ground where two or more people stand

• a place where common people stay

• a topic, opinion, or interest that two or more people can agree about

• all of the given options

It is unreasonable to feel prejudice toward a person simply because of the color of their skin or their personal beliefs. What does the underlined word mean?

• A condition of social order

• An unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group

• Having much significant or value

• Feeling of being appreciated

A man with a generous heart can see the intrinsic value in something which looks worthless to others. What does the underlined word mean?

• internally of genuine worth

• importance of one’s condition

• expensive type of offering

• classical style of antiquity

How do in-laws and extended families cause conflict in the family?

• If relatives routinely interfere in your family’s decisions and lifestyle, conflict frequently results.

• Lack of money and unemployment could be the biggest cause for family conflict.

• Lack of consensus on child discipline

• Poor relationship with in-laws and extended family members

Why does disagreement over child discipline often lead to conflict between parents?

• Because children refuse to follow rules

• Because one parent may act as a disciplinarian while the other becomes a consoler

• Because discipline is not important in parenting

• Because children always side with their father

Which of the following best analyzes how financial stress can indirectly lead to emotional distance within a family?

• Financial stress causes arguments about spending habits.

• Parents working long hours reduce time for bonding and communication.

• Children become more responsible when money is tight.

• Families prioritize budgeting over relationships.

If a family is experiencing conflict due to sibling rivalry, which strategy would be most effective in reducing tension?

• Ignoring the rivalry and letting children resolve it themselves

• Giving more attention to the child who behaves better

• Ensuring equal parental attention and discouraging favoritism

• Separating siblings permanently

It is a kind of writing that aims to make the reader agree with the writer's opinion about a controversial or a debatable issue.

i. Elocution

ii. Editorial

iii. Argumentative

iv. Persuasive

• i and ii

• ii and iii

• ii and iv

• iii and iv

Which of the following should NOT be included in the introduction of your essay?

• The issue

• Information about the topic

• Thesis statement

• Counterclaim