ENGLISH 10 REMEDIAL/REVIEW TEST

Hey there, students! Let's have some fun with words! Can you help Henry and Sophia differentiate between opinion and assertion? Fill in the blank: An _______ is a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty, while an _______ is a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. What do you think?

• opinion; assertion

• assertion; opinion

• fact; opinion

• judgment; opinion

Hey there, students! Let's put your knowledge to the test! Which of the following statements is a claim of fact? Think carefully, Arjun, Avery, and Mason!

• The government should increase the minimum wage.

• The Philippines is an archipelago.

• Honesty is the best policy.

• We must value education.

Hey there, students! Let's put on our thinking caps! Arjun, Michael, and Daniel are having a debate about the importance of education. One of them claims, 'Education is important for national development.' Now, here's the challenge: Can you distinguish the type of claim this statement represents? Is it a claim of fact, policy, or value?

• Value

• Fact

• Policy

• Definition

During a lively class debate about the impact of typhoons in Northern Luzon, our enthusiastic student Aria passionately declares, "I am absolutely certain that climate change is ramping up the strength of typhoons here! Studies have definitely shown that average wind speeds have soared by 15% in just the last decade!" Her skeptical classmate, Maya, chimes in, "I don’t think so. I have hardly noticed any changes in the typhoon patterns over the recent years." Which of the following best describes the language used by Aria and Maya?

• A. Aria is using words of affirmation, while Maya is using words of negation.

• B. Aria is using words of negation, while Maya is using words of affirmation.

• C. Both Aria and Maya are using words of affirmation.

• D. Both Aria and Maya are using words of negation.

Imagine this: Andrei, the enthusiastic Yes-O President of BINHS, is rallying his team about their exciting project proposal for the second quarter of SY 2025-2026. With a sparkle in his eye, he confidently declares, "I am absolutely certain that our project will succeed. We have worked very hard, and we surely have all the resources we need!" Now, which of the following best captures the essence of Andrei's spirited statement?

• A. Andrei is uncertain and uses words of both affirmation and negation.

• B. Andrei is using words of affirmation to express his confidence.

• C. Andrei is using words of negation to express doubt.

• D. Andrei's statement contains no words of affirmation or negation.

During a lively chat about the upcoming school fair, Daniel exclaims, “I have little interest in joining the booth committee. I rarely enjoy organizing events.” Can you spot the words in his statement that indicate a sense of negation?

• A. Feel, contributing

• B. Honestly, enthusiasm

• C. Little, rarely

• D. Significant, honestly

During a lively group project meeting, Priya excitedly declares, "I am positively sure that we will find a solution to this problem!" Her enthusiasm is contagious! Which of the following best describes Priya's uplifting statement?

• The statement uses words of negation to express doubt.

• The statement uses words of affirmation to express confidence.

• The statement contains both affirmation and negation.

• The statement contains neither affirmation nor negation.

Hey there, Grade 10 superstars! 🌟 Have you noticed how many of your classmates, like William and Abigail, are scratching their heads over which Senior High School (SHS) strand to choose? Well, you and your friends, including Kai, have decided to take action! You're on a mission to gather all the cool info and share it with everyone in your school. So, which of the following approaches best describes your awesome initiative?

• A. A campaign, where you actively promote the benefits of different SHS strands to help students decide.

• B. A debate, where students argue for and against different SHS strands to help others decide.

• C. An advocacy, where you raise awareness about the importance of choosing an SHS strand that aligns with students' interests and career goals.

• D. A research project, where you collect data on SHS strands and present the findings in a report.

Imagine Kim, a passionate advocate for proper waste disposal, wants to rally her friends and community to join her cause! What fun and effective action should she take to spread the word far and wide while keeping everyone safe and healthy?

• Conduct research

• Distribute colorful informational flyers around the community

• Organize an exciting symposium

• Upload a catchy campaign video

Hey there, future leaders! As a proud member of the Supreme Student Government (SSG), you’ve got an exciting mission ahead of you! Imagine you’re planning to launch some amazing programs that will truly benefit your fellow students and all the awesome folks in your school community. To make sure your ideas hit the mark and resonate with everyone, which approach do you think would be the most effective?

• Advocacy, where you raise awareness about important student issues and encourage others to support positive changes within the school. (Just like Elijah did last year!)

• Campaign, where you actively promote specific programs or initiatives to encourage students to participate and get involved. (Remember Henry's epic campaign?)

• Fundraising, where you generate funds to support future student activities and projects. (Grace knows how to throw a great fundraiser!)

• Research, where you gather data on student concerns and interests to better understand what types of programs are needed. (This is where you can shine!)