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Prefix, Suffix, Root Word and Etymology of The Words
Prefix, Suffix, Root Word and Etymology of The Words
Prefix, Suffix, Root Word and Etymology of The Words
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Camarines Norte State College
Daet, Camarines Norte Total
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Final Examination
I. A. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.
C. Paraphrasing. (2 points)
_____ 24. 25% of adolescents who have one baby have a second baby within two years of the first baby's birth.
a. 25% of babies are born to mothers who are adolescents.
b. One out of four adolescent mothers has another baby before the first baby reaches his second birthday.
c. A quarter of adolescent mothers give birth when their first born is two.
d. 25% of adolescent mothers become pregnant again when their first babies are two years old.
_____ 25. The judge was relieved when the jury was finally ready to announce its verdict.
a. When the jury announced its verdict, the judge was relieved.
b. The judge asked the jury to arrive at a verdict.
c. The judge welcomed the prospect of an imminent verdict.
d. The jury welcomed the judge's relief.
_____ 26. Joyce thinks that the issue of adolescent problems is important to write about.
a. Joyce thinks that adolescents like to write about their problems.
b. Joyce feels that writing about adolescent problems is worthwhile.
c. Joyce believes that the dream of most adolescents is to write something important.
d. Joyce thinks that adolescents can write about their problems.
D. Main Idea. Read the following and identify the stated main idea in each passage. Write the number or letter only.
____________27. 1. My daughter called me yesterday, excited because she was going on her first job interview. 2. She was
also a bit nervous and wanted advice. 3. There are several things one should do to ensure a successful interview. 4.
Learn something about the organization ahead of time and be prepared to describe your strengths. 5. Dress
appropriately. 6. Don't show up for a dishwashing interview in a suit or for an office job interview in cut-offs or
jeans. 7. Arrive on time. 8. Smile and give the interviewer appropriate eye contact. 9. And don't forget to thank the
interviewer for his or her time.
1Reggae music is a complex mix of message and style. 2Originating in Jamaica in the 1960s, reggae evolved
from folk music that protested racism and corruption. 3Reggae also has a religious side that is based on the Bible from
the view of black culture. 4Some critics say that the serious messages of reggae are easier to accept because of its
powerful dance beat.
E. Implied Main Idea. Write the letter that expresses its implied main idea. (2 points)
Psychologists say that a sigh can express satisfaction and contentment. Frequent sighing can suggest despair
and depression. It can also express disgust or frustration. It can express several emotions, but there is no one correct
way to interpret its meaning.
Whenever your physician orders a medical test for you, ask why you need it. You should also inquire about
the risks and benefits are. Find out how to prepare for it. For example, you may need to fast or discontinue
medications or herbal remedies you are taking. Finally, be sure to ask what the test will involve.
E. Summary. (2 points)
One night Paul could not go to sleep. It was 10:00 PM and he was still awake. He tried closing his eyes, but
that didn't work. He tried to lie on his stomach. That didn't work either. He tried to count to 100. That only made him
think more. Finally, he got up and got a drink of water. It made him feel better. He went back to bed and fell asleep.
F. Identify the kind of description used. State whether it is informative or evocative. (2 points)
___________________________ 39. The fence grew moldy and inclined to one side, the child of Aling Ingkit grew up into a
sickly boy with hollow dark eyes and shaggy hair, and the child that was born to Aling Rehina grew up into a girl, a girl
with rugged features, a serous face, and a narrow brow - but not a word had passed across the fence since that night.
___________________________ 40. One reason for Jessas unhappiness was that life was not nice and lovely the way she
wanted it to be. She worried about starving children in under-developed countries, and about the killing of whales.
She became upset when a friend or relative fell ill. After typhoons, she helps in cleaning the surroundings. She loved to
do things for people, to see others happy.
G. Comparison and Contrast. Decide whether the following paragraphs are point-by-point or opposing
pattern. (2 points)
_________________________________ 41. Wit is a lean creature with a sharp inquiring nose, whereas humor has a kindly eye
and comfortable girth. Wit, if it were necessary, uses malice to score a point like a cat, it is quick to jump but humor
keeps the peace in an easy chair. Wit is as sharp as a stroke of lighting, whereas humor is diffuse like sunlight. Wit
keeps the seasons fashion and is precise in the phrases and judgments of the day, but humor is concerned with
homely eternal things. Wit wears silk, but humor is homespun, endures the wind.
__________________________________ 42. What is a man? A man has a remarkable memory. He can recall the score of the PBA
basketball game in 1995, the votes of Pnoys win last election and the last repair of his bike. But he cant remember
what size of socks he wears, the ages of his children, or the birthday of her wife. Conversely, what is a woman? A
woman is a rattlebrain who cant read a slide rule, cant follow a road map, and is vague about the model of the car she
drives but she can recall in vivid detail the bright yellow dress she wore to her high school prom and their anniversary
date.
H. Identify the error of definition used in each sentence. Write only the letter of your choice.
a. circular b. figurative c. dictionary d. extended
__________ 43. A dictionary is not a book that contains a narrative explanation of words.
__________ 44. Narration is similar to story-telling.
__________ 45. A country is where people of similarities and differences establish their residence.
__________ 46. A newspaper is a reading material that gives daily news to the public.
__________ 47. A scholar is not a student who settles for a borderline grade.
III. Supply the boxes with the missing letters to complete the answer according to the given question.
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2. Newest addition to non-prose materials which shows an actual item that is attached to a report as a sample of an
object or product being discussed. It has labels and explanatory title with it.
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5. The other term for evocative definition. It is concerned about the emotions or moods of the reader.
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6. To make paragraph coherent, one may use the technique or presenting details by location.
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IV. Analogy.
1. informative: objective evocative : ___________________________
2. cum: with ____________________ : to weave
3. scribere _________________: ___________________: narrare: to relate or tell
4. ____________________ : point-by-point pattern opposing: block patten
5. de: completely ___________________________: to bound or limit
6. _____________________________, dictionary, extended: definition genus, basis, species: classification
V. Put a check mark () before the line if it is a topic sentence and a cross (x) if it is only a topic.
_______ 1. The dawn breaks into morning
_______ 2. When the dawn breaks into morning
_______ 3. Writing a paragraph is like building a house
_______ 4. Building a house with a strong foundation
_______ 5. Note-taking is an important tool in learning
Bonus: 1. What is the subject description of English 1? Go to the first page and write it above finals examination.
2. What is the full name of your English 1 teacher? (except middle name) Go to the first page and write it
below your name.