Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF KABANKALAN CITY
INAPOY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Inapoy, Kabankalan City

READING AND WRITING

(1ST QUARTER)
Direction: Read the statement carefully and shade the letter of the correct answer in your answer sheet.
1. Every day, I wake up at 6:00 in the morning to prepare for my four-hour synchronous online classes.
After my online classes, I eat lunch and take some minutes to rest. In the afternoon, I do my asynchronou
s activities. When I am done, I take a picture of my output and send it to my teacher for grading.
a. description b. narration c. definition d. persuasion
2. We may find ourselves struggling with the impacts of Covid19. More than anything however, we can do
something to lessen the burden this crisis can cause us. Let us protect ourselves to protect others. Let us
follow the health protocols and guidelines. Stay at home as much as possible and refrain ourselves from
social gathering. Together, let us ensure that the new normal is a better one.
a. narration b. cause and effect c. persuasion d. description
3. Coffee contains more caffeine per serving than black tea, but both beverages may provide its associated
benefits. Both coffee and tea contain different types of polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that
protect against heart disease and cancer.
a. comparison and contrast b. definition c. problem and solution d. narration
4. Rizal province is well-known for its bountiful harvest of fruits and the rich bounty of freshwater catch
from Laguna de Bay. Many native-styled restaurants rise above fishponds and beneath shaded groves,
serving fresh fish, cooked to specification s.
a. narration b. exemplification c. definition d. description
5. Facebook is an online social networking website where people can create profiles, share information
such as photos and quotes about themselves, and respond or link to the information posted by others.
Individuals create a Facebook "Profile," which is normally a two-way interaction with friends
a. definition b. description c. narration d. classification
6. Depression is a serious problem that has many causes. The development of depression starts mainly
within the family or close friends, but one thing carries another. It is very important that the sick person
has a close relationship with his relatives and friends.
a. exemplification b. problem and solution c. narration d. persuasion
7. Global warming is one of the biggest concerns of people all around the world. Some of the humans’
activities that cause global warming are increasing automobiles, industrial activities and burning of fossil
fuels. All the activities emit carbon dioxide in the air, which increases the temperature of the planet.
Consequently, there are climate changes and unpredictable natural disasters.
a. exemplification b. cause and effect c. narration d. persuasion
8. Korean pop is a musical genre that has taken the world by storm. All singers have a unique style and
image. For instance, the boy band BTS made their videos glitter with the bright colors of the costumes and
lively dance numbers as special part of its performance .
a. description b. problemsolution c. exemplification d. definition
9. This pattern of written text describes how something looks and the arrangement of a space
a. narration b. description c. classification D problem and
solution
10. It is one of the properties of a wellwritten text that means being able to identify the components of an
event in order, such as beginning, middle, and end of a story or the steps in a science experiment

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a. organizing ideas b. following directions c. identifying errors d. sequencing g of
events
11. It is one of the properties of a wellwritten text that means being able to describe the technical aspects
of writing which focuses more on the specificity and clarity for words that you use – spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, etc.
a. language use b. mechanics c. cohesion d. organization
12. A well and organized piece of writing has all these parts except one.
a. beginning b. title c. middle d. conclusion
13. In a text with cohesion, what is the “glue” that holds ideas together?
a. a central concept b. a clear outline c. a specific title d. a coherent form
14. This type of language veil the truth should be avoided in an effective and wellwritten text.
a. euphemism b. slang c. idiom d. jargon
15. Following are sentences in a paragraph, which among the sentences is NOT related to the others?
a. Education is the backbone of a country
b. The government plays a significant part in improving the country’s economy.
c. It is an integral tool that develops human civilization
d. Therefore, a life without education is useless.
16. In the following sentences, which is the topic sentence?
a. Today, many people use Internet as their main source of entertainment and socialization
b. Facebook has been one of the fastest ways to chat and communicate with people all over the world.
c. Pornography, cyberbullying, and other online scams should not be allowed to enter in our lives
d. It is still up to us whether to use social media to our advantage or allow it to destroy us.
17. The following are characteristics of a good claim EXCEPT one.
a. argumentative and debatable b. specific and focused
c. interesting and engaging d. fun and entertaining
18. Which type of claim reports, describes predicts, make causal claims, or whether something is a settled
fact.
a. policy b. fact c. action d. value
19. This claim is also called a claim of solution because it suggests and supports policies and solutions, and
the action to be taken is based on the results
a. fact b. value c. policy d. action
In the claim of policy, words as follow are suggested EXCEPT.
a. must b. should c. ought d. would
20. This claim is also called claim of judgment because the reader has to decide whether the argument or
proposition is right or wrong or has to be accepted or rejected.
a. fact b. action c. policy d. value
21. Which is not the reference of claim of value?
a. ethics b. philosophy c. belief d. fiction
22. Corona virus is now classified as a pandemic. What type of claim is this?
a. fact b. policy c. values d. action
23. This question is intended for claim of value.
a. What action can be taken? b. Is it true or not? c. Is it right or wrong? d. Is it a yes or a
no?
24. Critical reading skills involves the following except:
a. Analyzing b. Interpreting c. Evaluating d. Understanding
25. When something is not clearly stated in a piece of writing, it is often referred to as what sort of
information?
a. Implicit b. Explicit c. Fact d. Opinion
26. Which of the following statements is a claim of policy?
a. Parents should understand the potential impacts of social media to their children.
b. Advances in computer modeling have made it possible to create completely new types of architectural
structures c. It’s better to apply good nutritional choices at home than teach them at school.
d. Coronavirus disease was first discovered in China.
27. . Identify the type of claim used in the sentence “Doing videos in Tiktok is more exciting than
vlogging.”
a. claim of policy b. claim of fact c. claim of value d. claim of action
28. Amidst this pandemic, the basic keys to success are determination and discipline. What type of claim is
this?
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of value c. Claim of policy d. Claim of action
29. Which among the claims is a claim of fact?
a. The college must put additional resources into its career services office and internship programs to
produce competitive graduates
b. In order to decrease the urge to engage in an unhealthy behavior, soda ads should be banned.
c. Studies have shown that exposure to violent media is a risk factor for violent behaviors
d. The healthcare system should be completely reformed.
30. What type of claim is “Many Filipinos support Korean actors and singers.”
a. claim of action b. claim of fact c. claim of policy d. claim of value
31. . Identify the type of claim used in the sentence “Lie detector test must be outlawed.”
a. claim of action b. claim of fact c. claim of policy d. claim of value
32. Identify the type of claim used in the sentence “Students must learn to adapt the new normal way of
learning.”
a. claim of action b. claim of fact c. claim of policy d. claim of value
33. “Students grades do not accurately measure achievement.” . Identify the type of claim used in the
sentence
a. claim of action b. claim of fact c. claim of policy d. claim of value
34. “There professions that are under appreciated in our country”, is what type of claim?
a. claim of action b. claim of fact c. claim of policy d. claim of value
35. The xbox is superior to the play station in most ways.
a. claim of action b. claim of fact c. claim of policy d. claim of value
36. Identify the type of claim used in the sentence “The need for physical bookstore is weaker with the
passing year.”
a. claim of action b. claim of fact c. claim of policy d. claim of value
37. “Health is more important than wealth. Identify the type of claim used in the sentence.
a. claim of action b. claim of fact c. claim of policy d. claim of value
38. “Sports is better than playing video games”, is what type of claim
a. claim of action b. claim of fact c. claim of policy d. claim of value
38. Sam and his cousin walked to the store. Sam bought a bag of chips while his cousin bought a bottle of
water. If I asked the question, "What did Sam buy?" Would that question be implicit or explicit?
a. Implicit b. Explicit c. assertion d. inference
39. Euthanasia also known as mercy killing is against the Law of God.
a. claim of action b. claim of fact c. claim of policy d. claim of value
40. K-12 curriculum is a burden among the parents according to Pulse Asia. What is the type of claim
used?
a. claim of action b. claim of fact c. claim of policy d. claim of value