READING AND WRITING SKILLS

THIRD QUARTER: WEEK 1

PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT
Exercise A
Instructions: Identify the specific pattern of written texts (Narrative, Descriptive, Definition,
Example, or Comparison) defined or described in the sentences below. Example sentences
for a possible paragraph are also given for numbers 6-15. Focus on the words used to easily
identify the specific pattern of paragraph writing. Write A for Narrative, B for Descriptive, C for
Definition, D for Example, and E for Comparison on a separate sheet of paper.

Example: B 1. It makes use of adjectives to describe a particular thing in a paragraph.

____ 1. It tells a story or recounts an event.

____ 2. It is used to discuss a concept by giving its similarities and differences.
____ 3. It explains a claim by providing examples.
____ 4. It adds vivid details to create a sense of experience for readers.
____ 5. It uses denotations and connotations to inform the readers of what the concept is all
about.
____ 6. "Today, I realized that life is full of surprises. Life is amazing and wonderful even these
days of the pandemic. It is the best and most precious gift from the Almighty."
____ 7. "Sheena likes sweet food. She always eats cake, chocolate, ice cream, and
doughnuts." ____ 8. "Deja vu is a French word meaning 'already seen.' It has also been
described as a feeling or experience that one has seen or done something before" (Ming,
2005).
____ 9. "Oral Communication in Context and Reading and Writing Skills are both core subjects
in senior high school. However, Oral Communication in Context focuses on developing
students' speaking and listening skills. In contrast, Reading and writing skills emphasize
reading and writing skills."
____ 10. "I asked my parents to buy me a study table, so I can enjoy the comfort of studying at
home. Then, I also requested my sister to be patient with me whenever I ask her to help me in
answering my modules."
____ 11. "Adobo refers to a method of marinating and stewing for any cut of meat or fish in a
briny mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, and spices."
____ 12. "It was July 21, 1969, and Neil Armstrong awoke with a start. It was the day he would
become the first human being to ever walk on the moon. The journey had begun several days
earlier, when on July 16th, the Apollo 11 launched from Earth headed into outer space."
____ 13. "A racist can be defined as a prejudiced person who discriminates because of another
individual's outer appearance or race" (Fauque, 2005).
____ 14. "Books are credible resource materials to consult when looking for definitions of
concepts. Some examples are dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, and manuals.'
____ 15. "Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio are both Filipino heroes. Rizal was born in
Calamba, Laguna, while Bonifacio was a child of Tondo, Manila."

Answer Key:
Exercise A
1. A
2. E
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. E
10. A
11. C
12. A
13. C
14. D
15. E