Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOILO
NEW LUCENA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

English 11
MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST: Read and identify the correct answer by writing the correct letter
only.

1. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of descriptive writing?

a) to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind
b) to entertain the reader
c) to inform the reader about a specific topic
d) to persuade the reader to take a certain action

2. Which of the following is a technique that can be used to create vivid descriptions?
a) using abstract language
b) using cliches and overused expressions
c) using sensory details
d) using technical jargon

3. Which of the following is an example of descriptive writing?

a) a news article about a recent political scandal
b) a persuasive essay arguing for a particular point of view
c) a travelogue describing the sights and sounds of a foreign city
d) a scientific research paper reporting on the results of an experiment

4. Which of the following is a common pitfall to avoid in descriptive writing?

a) using too many sensory details
b) being too vague and abstract
c) using simple language and sentence structure
d) avoiding figurative language and metaphors

5. Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

a) "The sky was blue."
b) "The flowers danced in the wind."
c) "The sun smiled down on us."
d) "The leaves rustled like whispers in the breeze."

6. What is the definition of cause and effect?

a) The act of analyzing literature for its deeper meanings.
b) The relationship between events or things, where one is the result of the other.
c) The act of observing and recording scientific phenomena.
d) The study of moral and ethical principles.

7. Which of the following is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

a) A student receives an A on a test because they studied for hours the night before.
b) A student receives an A on a test because the teacher is nice.
c) A student receives an A on a test because they guessed on all the answers.
d) A student receives an A on a test because they were wearing a lucky shirt.

8. Which of the following is an example of a single cause and multiple effects?

a) A car accident caused by texting while driving.
b) A tree falling in a storm, causing damage to a house and power lines.
c) A power outage caused by a lightning strike.
d) A company going bankrupt due to mismanagement.

9. Which of the following is an example of a multiple causes and a single effect?

a) A student failing a class because they didn't study enough and didn't pay attention in class.
b) A car crashing because the driver was drunk and the roads were icy.
c) A city experiencing a blackout because of a combination of an overloaded power grid and a lightning
strike.
d) A business becoming successful due to a combination of a good product, effective marketing, and
hardworking employees.
10. Which of the following is a common signal word or phrase used to indicate a cause and effect
relationship?
a) finally
b) in conclusion
c) as a result
d) in addition

11. What is the definition of compare and contrast?

a) The act of analyzing literature for its deeper meanings.
b) The study of moral and ethical principles.
c) The act of observing and recording scientific phenomena.
d) The identification and examination of similarities and differences between two or more things.

12. Which of the following is an example of a comparison?

a) A cat and a dog.
b) A cat and a mouse.
c) A mouse and a horse.
d) A cat and a tree.

13. Which of the following is an example of a contrast?

a) Apples and oranges both grow on trees.
b) Apples are sweet and oranges are sour.
c) Apples are round and oranges are oval.
d) Apples are red and oranges are orange.

14. Which of the following is an example of a point-by-point comparison?

a) Comparing the taste of two different types of apples.
b) Comparing the climate of two different countries.
c) Comparing the plot of two different books.
d) Comparing the appearance of two different cars.

15. Which of the following is an example of a block comparison?

a) Comparing the architecture of two different cities.
b) Comparing the ingredients of two different recipes.
c) Comparing the historical events of two different countries.
d) Comparing the characters of two different movies.

16. What is the definition of process analysis?

a) The act of observing and recording scientific phenomena.
b) The study of moral and ethical principles.
c) The identification and examination of similarities and differences between two or more things.
d) The step-by-step examination of how something is done or how something works.

17. Which of the following is an example of a process?

a) A dog and a cat.
b) Baking a cake.
c) The color red and the color blue.
d) The number 7 and the number 13.

18. Which of the following is an example of a process analysis?

a) A news article about a political event.
b) A persuasive essay arguing for a particular point of view.
c) A set of instructions for assembling a piece of furniture.
d) A travelogue describing the sights and sounds of a foreign city.

19. Which of the following is an example of a directional process analysis?

a) How to build a birdhouse.
b) How a car engine works.
c) How the human digestive system works.
d) How to train a dog to do tricks.

20. Which of the following is an example of a informational process analysis?

a) How to make a pizza.
b) How to repair a flat tire.
c) How to apply for a job.
d) How to play a musical instrument.