SET A

FINAL EXAMINATION IN READING AND WRITING

Directions: Read the following sentences carefully and write the letter of your answer on your answer
sheet.

1. It is a specialized form of academic writing in which a review evaluates the contribution to

knowledge of scholarly works.
A. Literature review C. Book review
B. Research report D. Project proposal
2. A book review presents the:
A. Weaknesses of the reading material C. Organization of ideas
B. Strengths of the reading material D. A, B, C
3. The reviewer’s overall impression should be placed in the introduction.
A. False C. True
B. Partially false D. Partially true
4. The following are the purposes of writing a book review except:
A. To tell the reader something substantial about the book.
B. It tells the reader or buyer to read or to buy that book.
C. Give the reader some indication of the author’s style, approach or premises.
D. It explains a theoretical framework and related studies.
5. The name of the author and title of the reviewed book is placed at the review or critique.
A. True C. Partially False
B. False D. Partially True
6. Overall impression of the work is part of the:
A. Summary C. Conclusion
B. Introduction D. Critique
7. Summary is one the structures of the book review that includes the:
A. Benefits to the intended audience C. Writer’s thesis statement
B. Writer’s objectives or purpose D. Theoretical soundness
8. More than half of the review should be devoted to the:
A. Review / Critique C. Conclusion
B. Introduction D. Summary
9. What structure of book review is coherence of ideas included?
A. Introduction C. Summary
B. Review / Critique D. Conclusion
10. The following are structures of a book review except:
A. Results C. Summary
B. Introduction D. Conclusion
11. It is a part of a book review that explains the appropriateness of the methodology to support the
arguments presented:
A. Introduction C. Review
B. Summary D. Conclusion
12. An e-mail has been a vital part of our everyday communication since its inception. Which is its advantage?
A. It may carry a virus. C. It is cheaper and easy to use.
B. It is used for scamming. D. It is prone to technical glitches.
13. Which must be remembered in preparing a job application letter?
A. A cover letter must simply repeat the context of your resume.
B. Begin your letter with bland and generic phrases.
C. Beg for the job that you are applying for.
D. Address the letter to a specific person.
14. Which of the following should not be included in the final paragraph of an application
letter?
A. A statement of thanking the reader for their time / consideration.
B. Your availability / interest in attending an interview.
C. A statement saying you look forward to hearing from the reader.
D. Why you are applying for the position.
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15. A personal business correspondence which states your intentions to work in a particular
organization is called:
A. Project Proposal C. Concept Paper
B. Application Letter D. Resume
16. An application letter serves to:
A. Create a favorable first impression. C. Demonstrate your professionalism.
B. Introduce yourself. D. A, B and C
17. This paragraph creates interest and explains why you are writing.
A. Closing C. Body
B. Enclosure D. Introduction
198 Use bullet points and short sentences on resumes to describe:
A. Educational Background C. Work Experiences
B. Professional Objectives D. A, B and C
18. When you write a cover letter, inside address includes the:
A. Name and address of the company C. Statement of purpose of the letter
B. Greetings used in a letter D. Work experience
19. Which is a good example of an e-mail address?
A. ilove_you@hotmail.com C. juan_delacruz28@gmail.com
B. gwapoko@gmail.com D. booc_gwapo@gmail.com
20. Which of the following has the correct format of the inside address in an application letter?
A. C. Labnel Aljas
LABNEL ALJAS
HR manager HR manager
Liquid Packaging Corp. Liquid Packaging Corp.
Labogon, Mandaue City Labogon, Mandaue City

B. LABNEL ALJAS D. LABNEL ALJAS

HR Manager HR Manager
Liquid Packaging Corporation Liquid Packaging Corporation
Labogon, Mandaue City Labogon, Mandaue City

23. Which of the following is a correct example of salutation in an application letter?

A. Dear MR. Gomez, C. Dear MR. GOMEZ:
B. Dear Mr. Gomez, D. Dear MR. GOMEZ,
24. “I obtained the information about this opening from the job you posted in the Week Day
Times on January 05, 2019.” Which part of application letter is this?
A. Introduction C. Conclusion
B. Body D. Inside Address