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Reading and Writing Skills National Achievement Test Reviewer Exam
Reading and Writing Skills National Achievement Test Reviewer Exam
Instruction: Study the questions below and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
Reminders: Listen and take down notes as the review goes on. Also, study at your own
phase to improve your knowledge about the subject.
Test 1.
2. The other forms of multimedia (pictures, sounds and videos) that stimulate
more senses which are incorporated in the links are called _______________.
A. Hyperlinks
B. Hypermedia
C. Links
D. URL
5. What do you call a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a
computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it?
A. Universal Resource Locator
B. Uniform Resource Locator
C. Universal Resource Identifier
D. Uniform Resource Identifier
9. It allows the reader to jump from the original text to another connected text
using a link.
A. HTML
B. Highlighted words
C. Hypertext
D. Web address
12. Under what menu would you find the 'Hyperlink' button in Microsoft Word?
A. Format
B. Home
C. Insert
D. Review
13. Other than using the 'Insert' menu, what is another way to insert a hyperlink?
A. Just type 'Hyperlink'
B. Press Control + Shift + H
C. Triple-click the word you want to use as the link
D. Right-click the word or phrase you want to use as the hyperlink
Test 2.
1. The new text that is formed using intertext has _____________ borrowed
or imitated from the original text.
A. Location
B. Language
C. Context
D. Time
5. This method of text development allows the writers to produce texts with
borrowed ideas from other writers.
A. Hypertext
B. Intertext
C. Context
D. Concept
7. It is the method of directly lifting the exact statements or set of words from
a text another author has made.
A. Allusion
B. Pastiche
C. Quotation
D. Retelling
10.James Joyce used the modern context of “The Odyssey” in his very famous
novel “Ulysses”. It is an example of ________________.
A. Hyperlink
B. Intertext
C. Analysis
D. Context
11.In the statement, “No man can write a single passage to which a parallel
one may not be found somewhere in the literature of the world,” what does
Alfred Tennyson mean about intertextuality?
A. It is present in almost all the texts that have been written.
B. It is synonymous to originality.
C. It affects selected writers only.
D. It exists in limited texts.
12.Intertextuality was first observed in the work of _________ from 1857 to 1913.
A. Ferdinand de Saussure
B. Laurent Jenny
C. Julia Kristeva
D. Graham Allen
Test 3.
2. Critical reading is not to criticize but to assess the validity of the text
A. True
B. False
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
3. Determining evidences is
A. Asserting facts to support claims
B. Rebutting a previous claim
C. Conducting a survey
D. Showing courteous
15. Critical reading is meant to assess the validity of textual evidence and
not criticize.
A. True
B. False
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
Test 4.
3. Determining evidences is
A. Asserting facts to support claims
B. Rebutting a previous claim
C. Conducting a survey
D. Showing courteous
5. Critical reading is not to criticize but to assess the validity of the text
A. True
B. False
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
Test 5.
1. Which of the following gives a better explanation to show the strengths and
weaknesses of something through writing?
A. Assertion
B. Counterclaim
C. Evaluative Statement
D. Critical Reading
3. The statement “Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the largest of the
terrestrial planets.” is an example of _________________________?
A. Fact
B. Opinion
C. Convention
D. Preference
5. “If you were born poor and remain the same after thirty years, you should think
of new ways to change your economic status for the better.”
Which of the following evaluative statements can be formulated based on the
text above?
A. The text is insignificant since all Filipinos are rich.
B. The text is unmotivating because people nowadays don’t follow piece of
advice from others.
C. The text is useful because it gives a positive advice to the readers
especially for those who are suffering from poverty.
D. The text is not interesting because it sounds demanding.
6. “One of the ways in which people can overcome depression is by looking at the
brighter side of things in life.” This statement is an example of
A. Claim
B. Reason
C. Evidence
D. Counterclaim
12. This is the statement that proves the truth of a claim and generally leads to
the conclusion of an argument.
A. Claim
B. Counterclaim
C. Evidence
D. Reason
15. James’ offering valid reasons to convince BJ that men and women were born
equal is an example of _________________.
A. Claim
B. Counterclaim
C. Evidence
D. Reason
Test 6.
3. This is the statement that proves the truth of a claim and generally leads to
the conclusion of an argument.
A. Claim
B. Reason
C. Evidence
D. Counterclaim
8. James’ offering valid reasons to convince BJ that men and women were born
equal is an example of _________________.
A. Claim
B. Reason
C. Evidence
D. Counterclaim
10. This is just the opposite of the claim. It is a statement that contradicts one’s
claim and is usually proven and supported by both reasons and pieces of
evidence.
A. Rebuttal
B. Reason
C. Evidence
D. Counterclaim
11. “One of the ways in which people can overcome depression is by looking at
the brighter side of things in life.” This statement is an example of
A. Claim
B. Reason
C. Evidence
D. Counterclaim
12.“However, not all people going through depression share the same
viewpoint on how to cope with it. In my own experience, there is a big
difference between something that is difficult and something that is
impossible.” This statement is an example of Counterclaims
A. Claim
B. Reason
C. Evidence
D. Counterclaim
13. It is the backbone or central argument of the text which gives writing a
sense of direction and purpose.
A. Claim
B. Reason
C. Evidence
D. Counterclaim
Test 7.
1. Argument: School uniforms are very beneficial in schools today.
Which would be a CLAIM for this argument?
A. Uniforms in schools increase student safety.
B. Uniforms do not allow students to express their individuality.
C. Uniforms can make one feel special in school.
5. Argument: Milk is very healthy for the human body. Which could
be a COUNTERCLAIM for this argument?
A. Milk helps to strengthen bones.
B. Milk contributes to obesity.
C. Milk provides many healthy vitamins and minerals for the
body.
Instruction: identify the word/s that best describe the following statements.
Choose your answer from the word pool:
inference argument
textual evidence implicit explicit
Instruction: Analyze the paragraph and answer the following questions on your
answer sheet.
Four years ago, Emmanuel Cruz graduated from college with a degree in Economics. Today, he
works for a large software company. Now, at twenty-six, he takes classes twice after work. He is
learning to use computer program Adobe Editor. He said he enjoyed college, but his job doesn’t
use information he learned when he was doing his degree. So, this second course helps him to
do his job much better and he plans to go back to schooling with MBA course. Today, lifelong
learning is becoming more common. People can return to school regardless of age to get a
higher degree such as masters or Doctor of Philosophy. With many classes available through
the internet, it is easier for anyone to get higher degrees by distance learning.
12. What type of person is Emmanuel?
A. conscientious C. self-centered
B. introvert D. studious
Test 8.
1. It is a sneak peak of the content of the book that includes relevant description as well as
its overall perspective and purpose.
A. book review C. movie Review
B. newspaper review D. encyclopedia review
3. Which of the following parts of a review provides the author’s name, book article’s name,
source, and their statement?
A. introduction C. body
B. conclusion D. synthesis
5. The following skills are enhanced when one writes a book review, EXCEPT:
A. describing C. expressing
B. analyzing D. assessing
10.In reviewing fiction books, what elements should be paid with most attention by the
reviewer?
A. setting and plot only C. language and audience
B. setting, plot and characters D. language and genre
14. What do we mean by this book review warning, “Do not give away the story?”
A. avoid distributing the story C. avoid the story
B. avoid telling the entire story D. avoid reading the story
Test 9.
2. The following skills are enhanced when one writes a book review, EXCEPT:
A. describing C. expressing
B. analyzing D. assessing
5. What do we mean by this book review warning, “Do not give away the story?”
A. avoid distributing the story C. avoid the story
B. avoid telling the entire story D. avoid reading the story
6. It is a sneak peek of the content of the book that includes relevant description as well as its
overall perspective and purpose.
A. Fiction Review C. Movie Review
B. Newspaper Review D. Book Review
8. Which of the following parts of a review provides the author’s name, book article’s name,
source, and their statement?
A. introduction C. body
B. conclusion D. synthesis
10. In reviewing fiction books, what elements should be paid with most attention by the
reviewer?
A. setting and plot only C. language and audience
B. setting, plot and characters D. language and genre
Test 10.
6. Which part of the resume reflects the applicant’s career goals and
intention for applying on the job?
A. personal details C. work experience
B. career objective D. additional information
11.The following are sections of the additional information that you may
include in your resume EXCEPT .
A. awards/ achievements C. skills and strength
B. languages D. professional experience
12. The text of your resume should always be .
A. printed in capital letters
B. printed with decorative fonts
C. printed using black ink
D. printed with a font size of 9’
14. Enrique would like to apply for a service crew position in a local fastfood chain in his
hometown. If he has no work experience, what should
he do in his resume instead?
A. Just write the heading and leave it blank
B. Highlight the skills that he possesses
C. Better not to submit his resume
D. Copy the work experience from other resumes
Test 11.
5. Which part of the resume reflects the applicant’s career goals and
intention for applying on the job?
A. Personal Details C. Work Experience
B. Career Objective D. Additional Information
12. Liza is going to submit her resume online. Which of the following is
BEST email address for her to use?
A. iloveparkseojoon@email.com
B. heaven_sent_liza@email.com
C. liza_verano@email.com
D. liza.gorgeous@email.com
14. The following are sections of the additional information that you may
include in your resume EXCEPT .
A. Awards/ Achievements C. Skills and Strength
B. Languages D. Professional Experience
15. Enrique would like to apply for a service crew position in a local fastfood chain in his
hometown. If he has no work experience, what should
he do in his resume instead?
A. Just write the heading and leave it blank
B. Highlight the skills that he possesses
C. Better not to submit his resume
D. Copy the work experience from other resumes