FINAL EXAMINATION

READING ANG WRITING SKILLS

GRADE 11

Multiple Choice. Read and understand each item carefully. Shade the letter of the best answer on the provided sheet
of paper.
1. “The sampaguita belongs to the genus Jasminum of the family Oleaceae.” Identify the type of assertion used the given
sentence.
a. fact b. opinion c. convention d. preference
2. "Excessive television viewing has caused the steady decline in the reading ability of children and teenagers." What
type of claim is being used in the sentence?
a. claims of fact b. claims of value c. claims of policy d. A and B
3. “Teachers can use Google Classroom to provide students with electronic pages on a portal for a quick way to
facilitate connections and understanding of content.” What is context of text development being showed in the
statement?
a. intertextuality b. hypertext c. assertion d. context
4. Which academic paper calls for a careful evaluation and analysis of a given topic?
a. position paper b. article critique c. research report d. project proposal
5. It is an information can be represented in a semantic network in which multiple related sections of the text are
connected to each other?
a. intertextuality b. hypertext c. assertion d. context
6. “Increased tax dollars for education of prisoners will result in a decrease in the number of released prisoners who
re-offend.” What type of claim is being used in the sentence?
a. claims of fact b. claims of value c. claims of policy d. A and B
7. “Teachers should use social media in their lessons to get more students interested.” Identify the type of assertion
used the given sentence.
a. fact b. opinion c. convention d. preference
8. “It can be used for both written and spoken language and it usually refers to a stretch, an extract or complete piece
of writing or speech.
a. discourse b. Text c. Discourse analysis d. Text analysis
9. It is considered as the glue that sticks a sentence to another in a paragraph or a paragraph to another in a text.
a. organization b. cohesion c. Coherence d. mechanics
10. . Which of the following type of assertion that goes to the heart of our values and beliefs.
a. fact b. opinion c. convention d. preference
11. Which of the following is not included on the major parts of a research report.
a. abstract
b. introduction
c. body
d. conclusion
12. It is a property of well-written text that set of conventions on how to spell, abbreviate, punctuate, and capitalize
a. organization b. coherence and cohesion c. language use d. mechanics
13. “When you wrote you Beloved essays that we later put online, you were drawing connections between specific
passages in Beloved narratives of the holocaust, Nagasaki, or slavery. When we put those essays online, we were able
to make an actual electronic link between the two texts.” Which of the following context of text development used in
the given example.
a. intertextuality b. hypertext c. assertion d. context
14. All of the following observes the principles in mechanics EXCEPT ONE.
a. Avoid redundancies, wordiness, and clichés
b. Mention the full name before the abbreviation.
c. Numbers from 0-10 must be spelled out.
d. Avoid contractions and exclamation points (unless part of a direct quotation)
15. It is simply coined as a systematic process of collecting, analysing, and interpreting information to increase our
understanding of a phenomenon about which we are interested or concerned.
a. critique b. claim c. research d. proposal
16. “"Park" is difficult to define in Florida, because there are so many kinds of parks. Basically, a park is a place to go
for outdoor recreation-to swim, picnic, hike, camp, walk the dog, play tennis, paddle your canoe, and, in some places
take rides in miniature trains or swish down a waterslide.” What pattern development is being used in the paragraph?
a. definition b. description c. exemplification and illustration d. narration
17. It is a form of language analysis that does not take the given text at face value, but involves a deeper examination of
the claims put forth as well as the supporting points and possible counterarguments.
a. critical analysis b. critical reading c. critical thinking d. assertion
18. It is the use of such sentences and made up of utterances having the property of coherence.
a. discourse b. Text c. Discourse analysis d. Text analysis
19. Which of the following describes the ability to reinterpret and reconstruct for improved clarity and readability as
part of its component.
a. critical analysis b. critical reading c. critical thinking d. assertion
20. “Paco [Underhill] is considered the originator, for example, of what is known in the trade as the butt-brush theory
—or as Paco calls it, more delicately, "le facteur bousculade"—which holds that the likelihood of a woman's being
converted from browser to a buyer is inversely proportional to the likelihood of her being brushed on her behind
while she's examining merchandise. Touch—a brush or a jostle—a woman on the behind when she has stopped to look
at an item, and she will bolt. Actually, calling this a theory is something of a misnomer, because Paco doesn't offer any
explanation for why women react that way, aside from venturing that they are "more sensitive back there.” Choose the
response that best describes how the text is structured.
a. Problem and Solution b. Compare and Contrast c. description d. definition
21. What is an exemplification paragraph?
a. A paragraph developed with examples
b. A paragraph developed by breaking down a larger subject into groups of subjects sharing common features.
c. A paragraph developed through explanation of the meaning of a word or a phrase
d. A paragraph developed by exploring similarities and differences between two or more things
22. It is a property of a well-written text that refers to the arrangement of ideas in a text
a. organization b. coherence and cohesion c. language use d. mechanics
23. It means that the text is easy to read and understand because the text follows a certain kind of logical order and the
organization of ideas is systematically and logical.
a. organization b. cohesion c. Coherence d. mechanics
24. It is a property of well-written that observes the time-tested principles in writing
a. organization b. coherence and cohesion c. language use d. mechanics
25. Which of the following the writer's position on a topic that is backed up by reasons and evidence.
a. rebuttal b. claim c. counterclaim d. textual evidence
26. All of the following observes the principles in language use EXCEPT ONE.
a. Use clear and concise sentences. Use precise vocabulary
b. Avoid redundancies, wordiness, clichés, and high falutin language.
c. Be consistent with pronouns
d. use the sexist language.
27. It is a document used to present a person’s background and skills. It can be used for different reasons, but the most common
purpose of a resume is for employment.

a. Application Letter b. Resume c. Position Paper d. Project Proposal

28. All of the following are the things you should cite EXCEPT one
a. word for word quote
b. paraphrase
c. statistics
d. opinion from someone
29. These are terms used in discourse analysis and text linguistics to describe the properties of written texts.
a. organization b. Cohesion and coherence c. Language uses d.
mechanics
30. Which of the statement supported by evidence that disproves the counterclaim?
a. rebuttal b. claim c. counterclaim d. textual evidence
31. “A mute is an object that is fitted to the end of a brass instrument to change the instrument’s sound and tone. Mutes
can be made from many materials but aluminum, brass, and copper are common. A mute works by changing the shape
of the instrument and absorbing its acoustic vibrations. This causes the instrument to produce a sharp, damp sound.
Mutes are often used in jazz music but sometimes they are called for in other compositions as well.” What pattern
development is being used in the paragraph?
a. Compare and Contrast b. Problem and Solution c. description d. Cause and
Effect
32. These are based on facts, but are difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory
proofs of soundness.
a. fact b. opinion c. convention d. preference
33. It makes your argument more powerful and goes beyond just your opinions, thoughts, and feelings.
a. rebuttal b. claim c. counterclaim d. textual evidence
34. “Some people like to listen to music while they do their homework, but others find it to be a distraction. So what
happens in a period like study hall, when there is a mixture of people who like to listen to music and those who prefer
silence? That’s what headphones are for. If you listen to music at a reasonable volume on a pair of noise cancelling
headphones, even a person studying next to you silently won’t hear it. With a little consideration, everybody can be
happy.” What pattern development is being used in the paragraph?
a. Problem and Solution b. Compare and Contrast c. Definition d. Description
35. It becomes a dialogue among different texts and interpretations of the writer, the audience, and the current and
earlier cultural context.
a. intertextuality b. hypertext c. assertion d. context
ENUMERATION
36-40 Five Parts/Section of a Research Report
41-46 Give at least six (6) guidelines in writing a Resume.
47-50 Important things to consider in preparing to write a position paper.
51-55 Characteristics of Academic Writing
56-60 How Do You Write Academically? (Methods)