Mindanao State University

Balo-i Community High School

Balo-i Lanao del Norte
S.Y. 2021-2022

MODULE 1
POST-TEST

Name:______________________________Grade&Section:______________Date:__________S
core:___________

Directions: Read each question below and choose B. claim

the letter of the correct answer. C. text
D. argument
1. Which of the following best defines an
assertion? 7. What is the role of the author in a persuasive
A. A statement used to make a text?
declaration or to make a A. to tell a story
strong belief on a particular topic. B. to inform the reader
B. The view somebody takes about an C. to convince the reader to agree with
issue, especially him/her
when it is based solely on personal D. to share his/her plans
judgment.
C. A thing that is known to be consistent 8. Which persuasive technique employ words, like
with objective we, you, our and us and make the audience think
reality and can be proven true. the author is talking only to them.
D. It likes one idea over another idea. A. repetition
2. Which of the following do not belong to the B. alliteration
guidelines in writing an assertion? C. exaggeration
A. Be artistic. D. personal pronouns
B. Be knowledgeable.
C. Back it all up. 9. What is the primary purpose of a document that
D. Be clear and concise. is written to convince readers?
A. answer question
3. Which of the following is an example of an B. building goodwill
assertion? C. persuade
A. “I believe that fate cannot be altered D. inform
because it is fixed.”
B. “Fate is an outcome of one’s actions.” 10. Which of the following do not describe a
C. “I think that anyone can change his persuasive text?
own fate.” A. fictional ideas
D. “For me, fate is only what a fortune B. supporting ideas and arguments
teller says.” C. clear organization or structure
D. thesis statement
4. What is the purpose of the persuasive text in
the statement below? 11. Which of the following is not a persuasive
“Please support our children players by text?
buying these raffle A. a television advertisement
tickets.” B. a political speech
A. Create interest C. a political cartoon
B. Make a change D. a photograph of political figure
C. Prove something wrong
D. Support a cause. 12. How do the authors share their opinion about
an issue through persuasive writing?
5. How does a persuasive text begin?
A. with a clear statement or thesis about A. share their personal opinion
the purpose of the text B. support their opinion through pieces of
B. with the reasons about the claim evidence
C. with the summary of the claim C. make up fictional information to trick
D. a question the reader
D. share the opinions of others that are
6. How should the author back up his/her claim or similar to theirs
argument?
A. support 13. What makes an opinion different from a fact?
 A. A fact needs the approval of
everyone.
B. A fact is something that everyone
believes in.
C. An opinion requires factual evidence.
D. An opinion begins with “I believe,” “I
think,” among
others.

14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of

a good persuasive writing piece?

A. The writer provides strong arguments

as support.
B. The writer provides information based
on opinions only.
C. The writer entertains the reader with
engaging dialogue
between characters.
D. The writer uses illustrations,
photographs, and diagrams
to convince the reader.

15. What is the main purpose of a piece of

persuasive writing?
A. to entertain a reader
B. to convince a reader
C. to inform the reader
D. to describe a series of events