Senior High School- Second Semester

REH Montessori College, Inc. Final Term Examination Reading and Writing Skills-STEM
Name: ______________________________ Score: ______/70x100=______x.25%_______
Grade and Section: 11-EINSTEIN (STEM) Date: ________________________________
I. From among the choices, choose and write the letter of the correct answer on the space before
each number.

________________1. 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
________________2. “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.
________________3. It is one of the properties of a well-written text that means being able to identify the
components of an event in order, such as the beginning, middle, and end of a story or the steps in a science
experiment.
a. Sequencing of events
b. Following directions
c. Identifying errors
d. Organizing ideas
________________4. To rebut means _______________________.
a. To contradict someone’s statement through a formal argument
b. To argue with someone’s point of view about an issue
c. To affirm someone’s statement even if it is wrong
d. To oppose someone’s statement in a contes
________________5. Counterclaims are claims made to ______________.
a. Rebut new claim
b. Rebut specific claim
c. Rebut previous claim
d. Rebut an unknown claim
________________6. To rebut means _______________________.
a. To contradict someone’s statement through a formal argument
b. To argue with someone’s point of view about an issue
c. To affirm someone’s statement even if it is wrong
d. To oppose someone’s statement in a contes
________________7. 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. A counterclaim is one of the elements of _______.
a Position b. Rebuttal c. Evidence d. Argument
________________9. Counterclaims are opposite of _________________.
a. Stand b. Evidence c. Reason d. Claims
________________10. Which of the following sentences has a precise and clear language?
a. Killer sentenced to die for second time in ten years.
b. The movie is a classic example of a horror movie because it incorporates all the elements of
a horror film.
c. He is an interesting individual
d. The practice of theory of political habits on campus do not seem to benefit from such
labor.
________________11. Which of the following sentences shows the correct usage of a transition signal?
a. Mrs. Vista will accept late homework; however, she will take points off of the grade.
b. Grade 11 class finished the test early; indeed, they were allowed to read quietly before the
bell.
c. Since Donna was the last to leave class, she was the first on the bus.

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 d. No one expected so many people at the evacuation area; furthermore, we ran out of food.
________________12. Which of the following sentences is asking for an information?
a. Marsha, are you joining the class exhibit tour tomorrow?
b. Mr. Pineda, excuse me, are we there yet?
c. Hmmm, I guess, you are not with us, aren’t you?
d. What do you think is the easiest way to get to the train station on time?
________________13. The following are example of transitional devices that indicate opposition, limitation and
contradiction except for?
a. On the other hand
b. Furthermore
c. On the contrary
d. In spite of
________________14. What is the nature of the underlined transition in the given sentence? “You need to be quiet so
he can sleep.”
a. Time b. Addition c. Comparison d. Cause and Effect
________________15. “Let me tell you about my unforgettable experience when I was a child.” This line is a part of the
_______________ of a narrative.
a. End b. Middle c. Beginning d. Conclusion
________________16. What aspect of writing is used to create unity in organizing ideas in a text?
a. Coherence b. Cohesion c. Organization d. Mechanics
________________17. Fill in the black with the connecting word that best joins the two thoughts. We received the
payment a week after its due. _______, you will be charged a late fee.
a. Finally b. In short c. Therefore d. In contrast
________________18. Which of the following is referred to as specialized language used by groups of line-minded
individuals?
a. slang b. euphemism c. jargon d. idiom
________________19. “People should not commit adultery.” Is an example of what type of assertion?
a. Fact b. Conference c. Opinion d. Convention
________________20. Which of the following is an example of evaluative language?
a. Significant b. Important c. Practical d. All of the above

II. Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if the statement is not. If false,
underline the words that make the statement incorrect and write the correct words. (3pts each)

__________, ______________21-23. Make claims without proving proofs.

__________, ______________24-26. Critical reading does not concern in determining the quality of our beliefs.
__________, ______________27-29. Comparing is determining how things are different, while contrasting is
determining how things are the same.
__________, ______________30-32. Understanding cause-and-effect involves identifying the event that causes another
event.
__________, ______________33-35. Share and repost articles that have interesting claims but unclear evidence on
social media.
__________, ______________36-38. Summarizing includes the process of all pertinent information and thinking how to
compact them all in a summary.
__________, ______________39-41. Analyzing sequence considers arrangement of figuring out presents in the text.
__________, ______________42-44.
__________, ______________45-47. Identifying problem and solution involves discussing complex issues and identifying
the solution.
__________, ______________48-50. Translation is a creation of new text from a text of different language.

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 I. State and give explanation about “Assertions and It’s Types”. Write your answer in the given
space below.

51-52

53-54

55-56

57-58

59-60

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