DIVISION OF CEBU PROVINCE

PILAR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Villahermosa, Pilar, Cebu

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

SECOND DIAGNOSTIC TEST
SY 2019-2020

Name: _____________________________________ Score: _______

Grade and Section: ___________________________ Date: ________

Test I. Multiple choice. Read each item and encircle the letter of your answer.

1. What is considered as the main section of the report?

a. Body b. Conclusion c. References
2. What part in writing a report includes drawing out implications of your findings, with deductions based on the
facts?
a. Body b. Conclusion c. References
3. It is part in writing a report that lists of full details of all the sources to which you have made reference within
your text?
a. Body b. Conclusion c. References
4. ______ are written in sections with headings and sub-headings, which are usually numbered?
a. Reports b. Essays c. Researches
5. This kind of report follows a sequential manner of description, all the steps are to be followed accordingly?
a. Specialized report b. Narrative report c. Accident report
6. The purpose of this report is to describe the way things are. The opening contains classification, a description of
chosen subject then the paragraphs about different aspects of the subject and lastly the conclusion?
a. Non chronological report b. Specialized report c. References
7. This report describes the location and the loss occurred. It is important for documentation and is required to
start any investigation?
a. Non chronological report b. Narrative report c. Accident report
8. What type of report does not follow a single pattern due to the different case types and description?
a. Non chronological report b. Specialized report c. References
9. It is a type of formal report that present results so readers can understand a particular problem or situation?
a. Recommendation reports b. Informational report c. Analytical report
10. Another type of formal report that goes a step beyond presenting results, analyze those results, and draw
conclusions based on those results?
a. Recommendation reports b. Informational report c. Analytical report
11. A formal report which advocates a particular course of action. This usually present the results and conclusions
that support the recommendations?
a. Recommendation reports b. Informational report c. Analytical report
12. This type of report collects and interprets data and information?
a. Formal report b. Informal report c. Structure of a report
13. In order for your sponsor/s to invest in your project proposal or concept paper you must include this one?
a. A feedback every proposal
b. Include timeline c. Give conclusion right away
14. Before creating a project proposal, the first thing you should do is?
a. Write an outline
b. Write a concept paper c. grab your readers attention
15. It is an informational work made with an intention to relay information or recounting certain events in a
presentable manner?
a. Project proposal b. Report c. Position paper
16. Which of the following does not reflect on the report as means of internal communication?
a. A report that acts as an effective means of communication within the organization.
b. A report that provides reliable data which can be used in the planning and decision making.
c. A report that provides information, which may not be known previously.
17. Which is not part of disclose unknown information?
a. A report that is widely used by the departments for guidance.
b. A report that provides information, which may not be known previously.
c. A report that acts as a treasure house of reliable information for long term planning and decision making.
18. Which is true about a report that facilitates decision making and planning?
a. A report that provides information, which may not be known previously.
b. A report that is widely used by the departments for guidance.
c. A report that provides reliable data which can be used in the planning and decision making.
19. The HR of the company provides individual conference to the employee who needs improvement and guidance.
Afterwards, a report is made. Which relevance of report writing does this belong?
a. Report as a means of internal communication.
b. Report discloses unknown information.
c. Report gives information to employee.
20. Which of the following does not belong to the plan for preparing a formal report?
a. Formulate specific questions and identify the readers.
b. Determine your purpose and draw valid conclusion.
c. Search on the internet for information that could prolong the report.
21. It is a writing work that serves one main purpose: to share opinion with the audience on the chosen topic?
a. Concept paper b. Position paper c. Research paper
22. Why is a topic like “Pollution is bad for the environment” not a good idea for a position paper?
a. It’s too controversial
b. There is nothing to debate, everyone knows that pollution is bad for the environment.
c. It’s actually a good topic for a position paper.
23. In which part of the essay do we write the action plan or recommendation of the position paper?
a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion
24. How can you make your position paper strong?
a. Give an educated and informed opinion with supporting evidences.
b. Apply citations and references in the introductory part of the paper.
c. Record your observations and post it on youtube.
25. What part of the essay do we restate the argument of the paper?
a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion
26. David spent two weeks researching his topic school violence and finding evidence to support his position. Now,
he is ready to write a report on his position that school violence should be avoided at all costs. What type of
report he is writing?
a. Descriptive report b. Position paper c. Argumentative paper
27. How would you identify that what you are reading is a position paper?
a. If the paper talks about the work of art by Shakespeare and writes his/her stand.
b. If the paper discusses issues and present ideas based from factual evidences.
c. If the paper talks about a certain person about his/her achievements and elaborates inspiration to it.
28. Why is citing sources and gathering data information needed in any type of writing?
a. Because people would rely to the statistics or references than words only.
b. Because it is required in every writing paper.
c. Because readers would want to know whether you are prepared or not.
29. Where should the identification of the issue and state of the author’s position found in the position paper?
a. Body b. Conclusion c. Introduction
30. The following are good topics in writing a position paper except?
a. Does adding year to the high school really improve learning?
b. What are the causes of having broken family?
c. Effects of early pregnancy or teen-age pregnancy.
Test II. Match the words inside the box to each number below. Put the letter only.

a. Title page d. Abstract g. Conclusion j. Formal report

b. Acknowledgement e. Introduction h. Reference
c. Contents page f. Body i. Informal report

31. A clear, well-formatted list of all the sections and sub-sections of the report.
32. Includes the name and the name of the tutor to whom it is being submitted, date of submission, your
course/department.
33. This is the main section of the report. There needs to be several sections, with each having subtitle.
34. This is a list giving the full details of all the sources to which you have made reference within your text.
35. It draws out the implications of your feelings, with deductions based on the facts described in your main body.
36. It is the summary of the major points, conclusions, and recommendations should be written to give a general
overview of report.
37. A collection and interpretation of data and information. It is often a written account of a major project.
38. It usually takes the form of a memo, letter or a very short international document like a monthly financial
report, etc.
39. A list of people and organizations who have helped you in the compilation of report and other related work.
40. It explains the problem and show the reader why the report is being made.

Test III. Read each item carefully. Write T if the statement is true and F if false.

41. An argument writing starts with a strong opinion and researches reasons to support it.
42. In writing an argument, the writer starts with a topic, researches and discusses all sides of the issue, and
chooses one side to support.
43. An argument writing appeals to readers with logical basis.
44. Neither persuasive nor argument writing appeals to readers with evidence.
45. Writing an argument includes appeal to readers with emotion.
46. In writing a persuasive, outlining multiple sides of the issue is one of its functions.
47. Persuasive writing calls readers to writing voice.
48. Both writing use passionate, urgent writing voice.
49. Writing an argument also uses calm, neutral writing voice.
50. Report is always written in a sequential manner in order of occurrence.

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Gilbert A. Narte Lucilo G. Borinaga

Teacher 1 Master Teacher 1

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