Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII – Central Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TOLEDO CITY
BATO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Bato, Toledo City
READING AND WRITING
THIRD QUARTER
PRE TEST

NAME: ___________________________________________________ SECTION: ______________ DATE_________

Multiple Choice: Select the letter of the best answer from the given choices.
1. This pattern of development in writing provides specific instances to support a claim.
A. Exemplification B. Problem-solution C. Persuasion D. Description
2. A well-written text is __________.
A. the writer’s knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar
B. built around effective paragraphing, on coherence and on established conventions
C. the property that shows the interplay between the physical aspects of organization and deeper textual aspects
D. the constitution of proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas
3. Which property of a well-written text constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas?
A. Organization B. Coherence and Cohesion C. Language Use D. Writing Mechanics
4. Which property of a well-written text constitutes features that facilitate textual continuity?
A. Organization B. Coherence and Cohesion C. Language Use D. Writing Mechanics
5. Which property of a well-written text refers to the appropriate language to be used in writing/speaking?
A. Organization B. Coherence and Cohesion C. Language Use D. Writing Mechanics
6. This is a type of information directly stated in a written text.
A. Implicit B. Detailed C. Semi-Detailed D. Explicit
7. A type of information requiring the reader to analyze and read between the lines to get the meaning of what the
author is telling.
A. Implicit B. Detailed C. Semi-Detailed D. Explicit
8. This refers to a statement considered not accepted by all.
A. Argument B. Claim C. Evidence D. Fact
9. What type of claim that answers the following questions: Did it happen? Is it true? Does it exist?
A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Value C. Claim of Cause D. Claim of Policy
10. What type of claim that answers the question: What should we do?
A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Value C. Claim of Cause D. Claim of Policy
11. This pattern of development in writing provides specific instances to support a claim.
A. Exemplification B. Problem-solution C. Persuasion D. Description
12. It is a type of an essay that tells a story or anecdote.
A. problem-solution B. question-answer C. cost-benefit D. narration
13. Which essay development method systematically draws similarities and differences between two things?
A. analogy B. comparison and contrast C. question-answer D. problem-solution
14. This is a mode of paragraph development which is almost coupled with argumentation.
A. exemplification B. problem-solution C. persuasion D. description
15. An action and its results are discussed
A. chronological B. problem and solution C. sequence / process D. cause and effect
16. Which of the following is NOT a property of a well-written text?
A. Coherence and Cohesion B. Organization C. Paragraphing D. Writing Mechanics
17. A well-written text is ____________.
A. the writer’s knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar
B. built around effective paragraphing, on coherence and on established conventions
C. the property that shows the interplay of both the physical aspects of organization and deeper textual aspects
D. the constitution of proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas
18. Which property of a well-written text constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas?
A. Organization B. Coherence and Cohesion C. Language Use D. Writing Mechanics
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII – Central Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TOLEDO CITY
BATO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Bato, Toledo City
19. Which property of a well-written text constitutes features that facilitate textual continuity?
A. Organization B. Coherence and Cohesion C. Language Use D. Writing Mechanics
20. Which property of a well-written text refers to the appropriate language to be used in writing/speaking?
A. Organization B. Coherence and Cohesion C. Language Use D. Writing Mechanics
21. The following are characteristics of a good claim EXCEPT
A. argumentative and debatable B. specific and focused
C. interesting and engaging D. fun and entertaining
22. Coronavirus is now classified as a pandemic. What type of claim is this?
A. claim of judgment B. claim of policy C. claim of value D. claim of fact
23. Jeremiah is happy because he gets good grades. Which question from the list below is explicit?
A. Who is Jeremiah? B. Where is Jeremiah?
C. What did Jeremiah feel after seeing his grades? D. What did Jeremiah do to be able to get a good grade?
24. Tears came out of Rhianne’s eyes when her teacher announced the honorstudents. Which question from the list
below is implicit?
A. What was announced? B. Who announced the honor students?
C. What was the name of the girl who cried? D. Why did Rhianne cry?
25. What specific claim asserts some empirical (experience/ observation-based) truth?
A. claim of fact B. claim of value C. claim of policy D. claim of judgment
26. Which of the following statements is an example of a claim?
A. Ruiz believes that change has come. B. Filipinos need to exercise their right to vote.
C. Annie thinks that we should have a universal health care. D. All of the above
27. Which of the following types of claim leads to action?
A. claim of judgment B. claim of policy C. claim of value D. claim of fact
28. Which among the claims is claim of policy?
A. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is the reason behind the existence of a respiratory ailment called
coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).
B. With what is happening in the world now, we should spend more on research.
C. Coronavirus disease is now considered to be a pandemic.
D. Coronavirus disease was first discovered in China.
29. All characteristics are true about claim of fact EXCEPT
A. Something that can be proven or disproven with facts B. Argues about the definition of something
C. Argues for or against a solution or policy D. Argues whether something is a settled fact
30. Which of the following question is intended for claim of policy?
A. What action can be taken? B. Is it right or wrong? C. Is it true or untrue? D. Is it a yes or no?
31. This question is intended for claim of value.
A. What action can be taken? B. Is it right or wrong? C. Is it true or untrue? D. Is it a yes or no?
32. Giving vaccines to children without sufficient scientific studies is wrong. What specific claim is the given statement?
A. claim of value B. claim of policy C. claim of cause D. claim of fact
33. Which among the claims is a claim of value?
A. Marijuana pertains to major parts taken from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant such as seeds, dried
leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds.
B. Marijuana has adverse effect if it will be used for recreational purposes.
C. Marijuana should be legalized for medical purposes.
D. Marijuana can be used to treat insomnia.
34. Which is not the reference of claim of value?
A. philosophy B. fiction C. ethics D. belief
35. Which is not the reference of claim of value?
A. philosophy B. fiction C. ethics D. belief
36. In claim of policy, which modal verb should not be used?
A. have to B. should C. must D. could