SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

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GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Read the questions carefully and encircle the best answer.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.This is basically anything that can be used in a school or classroom. It can include school
books, newspaper, articles, textbooks and anything that has been written by a professional.
A. Text B. Literature C. Proverbs D. Signs
2. It uses similes, metaphors, allusions to go beyond the literal meaning of words.
A. Formal B. Informal C.. Jargon D. Figurative
3. It presents details in chronological order.
A. Description B. Exposition C. Narration D. Argumentation
4. It aims to further explain an issue, subject, method or an idea.
A. Description B. Exposition C. Narration D. Argumentation
5. It allows the reader to create mental image of the topic.
A. Description B. Exposition C. Narration D. Argumentation
6. It defends a particular claim or position about an issue.
A. Description B. Exposition C. Narration D. Argumentation
7. The ideas or events are presented in a sequential manner.
A.Context Clues B. Concept Map C. Chronological Order D.Graphic organizer
8. Academic text are structured in different __________________.
A.Ideas B. Perspective C. Purpose D. Styles
9. Words in a sentence that provide clues as to what an unfamiliar term means.
A.Context Clues B. Concept Map C. Chronological Order D.Graphic organizer
10. It helps the reader understand the topic by looking the organization of the details in the
passage.
A..Graphic Organizer B. Inference C.Summary D.Transitional devices
11. This method is moving the eyes through the text to get its main idea of a text.
A. Scanning B. Browsing C. Skimming D. Glancing
12. This method of reading is done to locate specific information in the text.
A. Scanning B. Browsing C. Skimming D. Glancing
13. It is restating the meaning of the text using one’s own words.
A. Scanning B. Skimming C. Paraphrasing D. Rephrasing
14. It is a text specifically written for the usage of people in a certain field.
A. Essay B. Novel C. Academic Text D. Textbook
15. It is an intellectual crime that is mostly committed by writers.
A. Plagiarism B. Counterfeit C. Fraud D. Smuggling
16. The main idea is directly mentioned in the text.
A. Implicit B. Imbedded C. Explicit D. None of the above
17. The main idea is indirectly expressed in the text.
A. Implicit B. Imbedded C. Explicit D. None of the above
18. The standard English used in the academe.
A. Formal B. Informal C. Jargon D. Colloquial
19. It uses technical terminologies that can be understood only in a specific context.
A. Formal B. Informal C. Jargon D. Figurative
20. It is a shortened passage, which retains the essential information of the original.
A.Graphic Organizer B. Inference C.Summary D.Transitional devices

II.Choose the statement which best summarizes the given passage. Encircle the letter of
the correct answer.

21. Janie’s dog wasn’t feeling well today. He did not want to go out for his walk and did not eat
his food. She threw his toy across the yard hoping he would run to fetch it, but he just sat there.
A. The dog doesn’t want to play C. The dog is sick
B. The dog isn’t hungry D. The dog lives in the yard
22. Blair and Natalie are not speaking to each other today. It was weird sitting at their table
during lunch while they were glaring at each other. I hope they make up soon; we are three best
friends and I don’t want to choose sides.
A. Blair and Natalie had a fight C. I didn’t do my homework
B. I ate lunch alone D. Blair is glaring at Natalie
23. Julio decided to stay up and watch television instead of studying for his History exam. Today,
when it was time to take the test, he looked at the paper and could not answer any of the
questions. He swore that from this day forward he would always study for tests.
A. Julio did not study for his history exam C. Julio likes to watch TV
B. Julio had an exam D. Julio doesn’t like History
24. “If you want something done, give it to a busy person.” Initially that advice sounds strange,
but people with energy and ambition often get things done. Throughout time, it has been proven
that people with ambition accomplish things that others thought were impossible. Whether a
person wants to set a world record or rise to the top, ambition is the one quality that is most
needed.
A. The ways in which ambition affects social life C. How to have ambition
B. The negative effects of ambition D. The value of ambition
25. Cats are affectionate, cute, and independent. Unlike dogs, cats can stay alone if you go
away on a trip. They do not need to be walked and are easy to potty train. Also, cats do not
bark, so your neighbors will not have any noise to complain about. If someone wants to have a
pet, a cat is great choice.
A. Cats are independent C. Cats are great pets
B. Dogs are a lot of work D. Pets are hard work

III. Determine the structure of each excerpt. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

26. Computer viruses are scary. If an attacker gets control of your computer, they can snoop
through your files, steal your sensitive information, and even use your computer’s webcam and
microphone to spy on you. But just because there are scary things on the Internet, doesn’t
mean that we should stay off of the Internet. Instead, practice safe habits such as installing virus
protection. Virus protection will not protect you against all attacks, but it may stop the most
common ones. It also helps to keep your software up to date. Software updates close security
holes. By installing updates from software providers, you will have a stronger system. Perhaps
the most important thing that you can do is to be smart about how you browse. Don’t click on
suspicious links and don’t open attached files unless you are expecting them. The Internet can
be a dangerous place, but you’ll be safer if you take a few precautions.
A. Description B. Narration C. Exposition D. Argumentation
27. Viruses can mess up computers and make them run slowly. If you’ve ever gotten a virus on
your computer, you may have wondered why someone would go through all of that trouble just
to ruin your computer. There are two reasons why people spread viruses: money and power. If
someone infects your computer with a virus, they can make money by stealing your sensitive
information and selling it to identity thieves. Or, they can gain power by using your computer to
attack other computers and websites to take them offline. Your computer makes an attractive
target to cybercriminals because they can use it to gain money and power.
A. Description B. Narration C. Exposition D. Argumentation
28. Getting a new phone is a really cool feeling, but your phone can’t do much without
applications. In order to get the most from your new phone, you need to download apps. To do
this you will need a data connection. Some plans allow you to get data from your phone
network. If your plan lets you to do this, you can connect to web services anywhere that your
phone gets a signal. If your plan does not let you to do this, you will need to connect your device
to a Wi-Fi network. Free Wi-Fi can be found at coffee shops, laundry mats, and other public
locations. Once your phone is receiving data, go to the application store on the device. Use the
search or browse functions to find fun, interesting, or useful programs. Once you have found an
application that you want to try, click the button to download and install it on your device. Not all
applications are free, so make sure that you know how much the app costs before agreeing to
download it. Also, if you are under the age of 18, get your parent’s permission before
downloading anything. You’ll like your new phone so much more once you have some cool
apps.
A. Description B. Narration C. Exposition D. Argumentation
29. Most mobile phones sold today have an operating system that was either designed by Apple
or Google. Apple makes the iOS operating system powering their iPhones and iPads. Google
makes the Android operating system that can be found on many different mobile phones and
tablets. Both of these operating systems allow users to connect to app stores and download
applications. To launch these applications, users press small square buttons that appear on
their home screens. One major difference between these two operating systems is that Apple
makes all of its own hardware. That is to say, the iOS operating system only appears on
products created by Apple. On the other hand, many different manufacturers like Samsung,
Sony, and LG use the Android operating system. Which one do you like better: Android or iOS?
A. Description B. Narration C. Exposition D. Argumentation
30. Have you ever wondered what the inside of a volcano looks like? Deep underground is a
magma chamber. The magma chamber is under the bedrock of the earth’s crust. The conduit or
pipe runs from the magma chamber to the top of the volcano. The conduit connects the magma
chamber to the surface. Most volcanoes also have a crater at the top. Volcanoes are quite a
sight, and you can enjoy this site all over the universe. Volcanoes are found on planets other
than Earth, like the Olympus Mons on Mars.
A. Description B. Narration C. Exposition D. Argumentation
IV. Write FACT if the sentence states a fact and OPINION if the sentence states an
opinion. Write the answer on the blanks before the number.

_____________31. Exercise is the only way to lose weight.

_____________32. Babies generally start to talk between 18 to 24 months of age.
_____________33. Spanish is an easier language to learn than English.
_____________34. In rewriting an original text, Summary is longer than a Paraphrased text.
_____________35. Explicit writing means the author’s statement is implied or hinted.
_____________36. Most of the writers prefer AlphaNumeric outline than the Decimal System.
_____________37. The opening program of the 30th SEA Games was held in Phillipine Arena.
_____________38. The Build, Build, Build Program of the president is a dismal failure.
_____________39. You need to be professional to be a writer.
_____________40. The Filipinos are worth dying for.

V. Identification. Write the answers on the blanks before the number.

_____________________41. An outline that uses Roman numerals and the alphabets.
_____________________42. A statement or proposition given by the writers.
_____________________43. A kind of reading where a reader applies certain processes,
models, questions, and theories that result in enhanced clarity and comprehension.
_____________________44. A language that is used by different professionals.
_____________________45. It is the literal meaning of the word.
_____________________46. An idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to
its meaning.
_____________________47. It is an expression of feeling, judgement, belief,, or conclusion
that cannot be proven true by an objective evidence.
_____________________48. It is a specific detail that can be proven as true based on an
objective evidence.
_____________________49. The skeletal framework of a written text.
_____________________50. It is the main idea of the entire text.

VII. Enumeration. List down what is asked in the following numbers.

51-53 Types of claim

51.
52.
53.
54-55 Kinds of Formal Outline
54.
55.
56-60 Classification of Paragraphs
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.