Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
PANTAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sitio Pantay, Brgy. Dalig Teresa, Rizal

DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Name :______________________ Grade  & Section: __________ Date: __________

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank before each
number.
  ______1. Academic writing is _________________________________.
A. the process of breaking down things using formal and pretentious
language
B. about what you think and what you believe in
C. any writing assignment given in an academic setting
D.  giving information and entertainment
 ______ 2. The general purpose of academic writing is __________________.
      A. to impress the reader                           C. to entertain
      B. to give clear information                       D. to affect readers’ feelings
 ______ 3. Academic writing uses _______________________________________.
      A. deductive reasoning                             C. formal voice
      B. third person point-of-view                     D. all the answers are correct
  ______ 4. An important feature of academic writing.
      A. Text                                                         C. Dialect
      B. Structures                                                D. Language
 ______ 5. This term suggests an “ideal” norm or model of usage.
      A. Internalization                                        C. Application
                      B. Standardization                                      D. Idealism
 ______ 6. Is an academic writing structure which is basic structure that consists of
introduction, body and conclusion
      A. IMRAD                                                          C. Academic Text
                      B. 3-part essay                                                  D. Non-academic Text
  ______ 7. The term is often used to refer to the earliest period of English
       A. Germanic tribes                                    C. Anglo Saxon
       B. Modern English                                     D. Old English
  ______ 8. It refers to the family of languages to which English belongs.
       A. Indo European Language                      C. Old English
       B. Mutually Intelligible Language               D Middle English 
  ______ 9. It covers the period 1500 to the present in the history of English language.
       A. Anglo Saxon                                          C. Middle English
       B. Middle English                                       D. Modern English
  ______ 10. It usually refers to the period in the history of English language covering
the years from 449-1100.
      A. Old English                                             C. Modern English
      B. Middle English                                        D. Anglo Saxon

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 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
PANTAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sitio Pantay, Brgy. Dalig Teresa, Rizal

  ______ 11. A text that is based on the use of scientific language and uses clear
language without too complex syntax is called _____________.
       A. Journalistic text                                      C. Academic text
       B. Scientific text                                          D, Literary text
  ______ 12. This type of text employs a type of language which obeys aesthetic
concerns in order to capture the interest of the reader.
        A. Journalistic text                                     C. Academic text
        B. Scientific text                                         D. Literary text
  ______ 13. The type of text that employs journalistic principles.
        A. Journalistic text                                     C. Academic text
        B. Scientific text                                         D. Literary text
 ______ 14. This kind of language is often used in textbooks, official reports, academic
articles and the like.
        A. Informal English                                    C. Formal English
        B. Semi-formal English                              D. Slang
 ______ 15. This language is used in day-to-day interaction with colleagues and
teacher or in talking   with someone in authority.
A. Formal English                                    C. Informal English
B. Semi-formal English                             D. Slang     
  ______ 16. Objectivity in academic writing can be achieved by ________________.
     A. avoiding colloquial and trite expressions  
     B. defining key concepts  
     C. avoiding emotive language that shows biases
     D. using cautious language to protect your claim
  ______ 17. Formality in academic writing can be achieved by _______________.
     A. avoiding the use of personal pronouns
     B. ensuring that the claim is supported by evidences
     C. avoiding slang, text speak, idioms and contractions
     D. indicating the level of certainty in relation to evidence
______ 18. Refers to the forms of expository and argumentative prose used by
university students, faculty, and researchers to convey a body of information about a
particular subject.
       A. Scientific Text
       B. Literary Text
       C. Non- academic Writing
       D. Academic Writing
 _______20. Text that is specifically written for use by college instructors or students
        A. Journalistic text                                     C. Academic text
        B. Scientific text                                         D. Literary text
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
PANTAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sitio Pantay, Brgy. Dalig Teresa, Rizal

Directions: Identify the approaches described on the given statements. Choose the correct
answer from the word pool provided.

_________________21. It asserts that a great deal of meaning in a text lies with how the reader
responds to it.
_________________22. Focuses on close readings of texts and analysis of the effects of
literary
elements and techniques on the text.
_________________23 Concerned with understanding the role of power, politics, and money
in
literary texts.
_________________24. It focuses on the values of a society and how those views are reflected
in a text.
_________________25. These are different perspectives that help better understanding what
was
read.
_________________26. It is concerned with the role, position, and influence of women in a
literary text.
_________________27. It argues that we must take an author’s life and background into
account
when we study a text.
_________________28. It argues that every literary work is a product of its time and its world.
_________________29. It is a text that expresses judgment on anything that can be procured.
_________________30. It views a text as a revelation of its author’s mind and personality.

Directions: Supply the appropriate connector to complete the sentences. Write the correct
answer on the blank before each number.

_______ 31. The ship’s engine broke down; __________ the Coast Guard had to tow it to
port.
A. in addition C. consequently
B. moreover D. for the reason
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
PANTAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sitio Pantay, Brgy. Dalig Teresa, Rizal

_______ 32. Alna was an avid coin collector. ________________, she was interested in early
buffalo heads.
A. For example C. In particular
B. Namely D. As an illustration
_______ 33. Most flying mammals nest in trees as marshlands. Some, _______________ ,
prefer more secure nesting locations such as caves and the hallows of
trees.
A. yet C. however
B. instead D. but
_______ 34. . The counselor told us not to swim in the lake or hike by ourselves. ________
we were told not to use the archery range without supervision.
A. Not only C. Furthermore
B. In fact D. Therefore
_______ 35. Neo spent the evening reading. _______________ , he fell asleep in the chair.
A. Later C. During
B. Next D. Finally

Directions: Identify the following statements and write the answer on the space
provided.

36._______________________is a published declaration of the intentions, motives or

views of an issuer.
37._______________________are claims backed by reasons that are supported by
evidence.
38._______________________a general statement that supports the claim.
39._______________________consists of facts, statistics, experiences, comparisons,
and examples that show why a claim is valid.
40._______________________ideas that are targeted toward needs or values that
readers are likely to care about.
41. ______________________is the bottom-line conclusion of the argument.
42.______________________ is the reasoning behind the claim.
43.______________________ are the facts used to support the warrant.
44.______________________ problem or controversy about which people disagree.
45.______________________ the position on the issue.
46.______________________ reasons and evidence that the claim is reasonable and
should be accepted.
47.______________________ opposing viewpoints.

A. Directions: In your own word, define what is OUTLINING? (48-50)

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 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
PANTAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sitio Pantay, Brgy. Dalig Teresa, Rizal

Prepared by:

MA.NORMELA OLIVEROS
MARICEL BALTAZAR
Subject Teachers