Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Schools Division Office I Pangasinan
Bayambang National High School
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Bayambang, Pangasinan
2nd Semester, S.Y. 2019-2020

FINAL EXAM
English for Academic and Professional Purposes

NAME: ___________________________ GRADE LEVEL AND SECTION: ___________ SCORE:____

Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your letter on the space provided
before each number.

____1. It is an important rhetorical pattern in academic writing as they present a balanced view of things.

a. concept paper b. position paper c. critiques d. reflective essay

____2. It tackles one significant issue of a community on which the author takes a stand.

a. position paper b. concept paper c. descriptive essay d. critiques

____3. The main challenge of a position paper is to ____________.

a. convince the readers b. entertain the readers c. argue with the readers d. inform the readers

____4. It is broad and can be explored from different perspectives.

a. issue b. topic c. argumentative thesis d. claims

____5. It compels readers to take a stand.

a. Claims b. topic c. issue d. argumentative thesis

____6. It states the stand of the author on the issue.

a. Topic b. issue c. claims d. argumentative thesis

____7. These are statements that support the author’s stand.

a. Claims b. argumentative thesis c. issue d. argumentative thesis

____8. These are proofs to strengthen the author’s claims.

a. Argumentative thesis b. issue c. evidence d. issue

____9. It contains background information concerning the issue (the who, what, where, when, and why), a yes or no
question containing the issue, and the argumentative thesis.
 a. Conclusion b. introduction c. summary of counterclaims d. arguments

___10. It is the issue posed as an interrogative statement.

a. Evidence b. yes or no question c. claims d. arguments

___11. It is devoted to an enumeration of arguments opposing a stand.

a. Claims b. counterclaims c. issue d. evidence

___12. Counterclaim aims to ______ these claims in the body of your argument.

a. Refute b. strengthen c. decline d. consult

___13. It contains a restatement of your thesis and summarizes your main claims.

a. Introduction b. conclusion c. yes or no question d. argumentative thesis

___14. All of these are statements that support the author’s stand EXCEPT:

A. claims B. evidences C. rumors D. facts

___15. Similar to the introduction, this part of the essay holds a powerful position as it contains the thesis statement
and gives readers a strong sense of the author’s position.

A. body B. counterclaims C. claims D. conclusion

___16. The goal of this paper is to convince your audience that your argument is valid and defensible.

A. reaction B. concept C. position D. reflection

___17. A position essay is not simply your opinion. It supports an argument by using __________ from sources to
validate your position.

A. rumors B. sayings C. proof D. quotations

5. This part of a position paper states your main arguments and provides sufficient evidence for each argument.

A. introduction B. counterclaims C. body D. conclusion

6. When using the APA format of in-text citation, what should be included?

A. author’s first name and date

B. author’s name and page number

C. author’s last name and year

D. author’s full name and URL

7. This provides a contrasting perspective to the main argument.

A. assertion B. counterclaims C. claims D. evidence

8. A claim is a statement that ________________________.

A. shows a fact.

B. gives someone’s opinions on the topic.

C. answers the question or problem posed.

D. is used to prove something wrong.

9. Where do in-text citations appear in your paper?

A. at the beginning

B. in the middle

C. all throughout

D. at the end

10. Which of the following is not a claim?

A. Bayambang is held as the 5th capital of the Philippines.

B. The Saint Vincent Ferrer Prayer Park is the best tourist attraction in Pangasinan.

C. Fish caught from Mangabul Lake taste better than other imported seafood products.

D. Pangasinan Day should not be a holiday.

11. Everyday new technology and innovations are invented and adopted by those who have access. It has indeed
changed the world and the thinking of the people. However, not all that glitters is gold. These technologies also come
with their costs and downsides, which sometimes are overlooked because of the benefits. Which sentence is the claim?

A. Everyday new technology and innovations are invented and adopted by those who have access.

B. It has indeed changed the world and the thinking of the people.

C. However, not all that glitters is gold.

D. These technologies also come with their costs and downsides, which sometimes are overlooked because of the
benefits.

12. Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support your answer in item number 9?

A. The new technology has made it easy for people to access relevant information at any time from any place.

B. The use of new technology for financial transactions and other business activities exposes the users to online
threats.

C. The new technology has brought advanced communication technology tools.

D. The new technology has made it easy to travel long distances and within less time.

13. APA stands for:

A. Association of Professional Artists

B. Anti-Plagiarism Act

C. American Psychological Association

D. Australian Philosophical Association

14. Parents should be fined when their children bully because it will send a message. Some say it is very difficult for
parents to manage their children when they leave the house and go to school. Despite this, thirteen million kids are
bullied each year and something needs to be done. The fines will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the
home. Which sentence is the counterclaim?

A. Parents should be fined when their children bully because it will send a message.

B. Some say it is very difficult for parents to manage their children when they leave the house and go to school.

C. Despite this, thirteen million kids are bullied each year and something needs to be done.

D. The fines will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.

15. What should you do after presenting text evidence?

A. Explain how it proves your point.

B. Move to another evidence.

C. Transition to the next paragraph.

D. Summarize the evidence.

16. Which would be the most "credible" source for your evidence?

A. A quote from a famous vlogger

B. A statement from a celebrity

C. A quote from a random facebook post

D. An article from a news journal