PRE-TEST IN
READING AND WRITING SKILLS
(2ND SEMESTER)
Directions: Read and analyze the given questions and statements carefully. Then, select
the letter that best correspond to your correct answer. Write it on your answer sheets.
1. What pattern of development in writing tells the
readers when, where, and what happened?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Cause- effect D. Persuasion
2. Which of the following best give the definition of
a cause?
A. It tells what happens.
B. It tells why something happens.
C. It tells the readers when, where, and what
happened.
D. None of them.
3. What pattern of development in writing appeals
to the reader’s senses; it makes the reader see,
hear, taste, smell, or feel the subject?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Cause- effect D. Persuasion
4. Which of the following best explains what is an
effect?
A. It tells what happens.
B. It tells why something happens.
C. It tells the readers when, where, and what
happened.
D. None of them
5. What pattern of development in writing explains
a concept, term or subject and its main purpose
is to tell what something is?
A. Description C. Definition
B. Cause- effect D. Persuasion
6. Why is it that the “cause to effect” pattern of
development in writing is best for explaining a
single cause with different effects?
A. Because the effect can be stated at the
beginning of the text, followed by sentences
and paragraphs that expound on the causes.
B. Because the cause, which can be an event or
action, can be stated right at the beginning
of a paragraph, followed by sentences
stating the effects.
C. Because the causes, each with its
corresponding effect, are tackled one by one
in a few sentences or a paragraph.
D. Because the cause-and-effect pattern of
development explains how an event or
action leads to another.
7. What pattern of development in writing is said to
be an effective way to show or explain an idea
or a point?
A. Exemplification C. Problem- solution
B. Definition D. Persuasion
8. Which of the following patterns of development
in writing refers to sorting or arranging subjects
into groups or categories according to their
common or shared characteristics?
A. Problem- solution C. Persuasion
B. Definition D. Classification
9. What pattern of development in writing is used
to show how persons, things, places, events,
situations, or ideas are alike?
A. Contrast C. Comparison
B. Definition D. Exemplification
10. Why is it that the “effect to cause” pattern of
development in writing is best for presenting a
single effect with different causes?
A. Because the effect can be stated at the
beginning of the text, followed by sentences
and paragraphs that expound on the causes.
B. Because the cause, which can be an event or
action, can be stated right at the beginning
of a paragraph, followed by sentences
stating the effects.
C. Because the cause-and-effect pattern of
development explains how an event or
action leads to another.
D. Because the causes, each with its
corresponding effect, are tackled one by one
in a few sentences or a paragraph.
11. What pattern of development in writing is used
to show how persons, things, places, events,
situations, or ideas are different from each
other?
A. Exemplification C. Comparison
B. Contrast D. Definition
12. Which of the following ways to use the cause-
and- effect pattern in writing enables the writer
to explain each cause and effect completely
before moving on to the next cause and effect?
A. Effect- to- cause
B. Cause- to- effect
C. Consecutive cause and effect
D. Cause- to cause and effect
13. In developing a written text with this pattern, the
problems are normally cited at the beginning;
and then the author presents a discussion of his
proposed solution or solutions, what pattern is
being referred to this?
A. Persuasion C. Problem- solution
B. Definition D. Cause-effect
14. In developing a written text using this pattern,
strong persuasive paragraphs are used to state
opinions and to influence others, what pattern is
being referred to this?
A. Definition C. Comparison
B. Exemplification D. Persuasion
15. What pattern of development in writing is used
to show, prove, or explain a general idea or point
by using examples?
A. Comparison C. Exemplification
B. Definition D. Contrast
16. The following are the three common techniques
in developing a persuasive paragraph, except:
A. Using opinions
B. Using evidence
C. Giving examples
D. Attacking an opposing view
17. Which of the following shows the best the
difference between comparison and contrast?
A. To compare subjects is to show the
similarities between them, while to contrast
them is to point out their differences.
B. To contrast subjects is to show the
similarities between them, while to compare
them is to point out their differences.
C. To compare and contrast is simply stating
their common characteristics.
D. All of them.
18. Read and analyze the given passage and identify
as to what pattern of development in writing is
being used.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are
composed of the Philippine Army, the Philippine
Air Force, the Philippine Navy, and the Philippine
Marine Corps. The Philippine Army, the main and
largest branch, is responsible for ground
warfare. It was established on December 21,
1935, and it has 86,000 active personnel. The
Philippine Air Force is the aerial warfare service
branch. It has 15,000 active personnel and a
total of 126 aircraft. It has been active since July
1, 1947. The Philippine Navy is the naval service
branch. It was founded on May 20, 1898 and has
a total of 101 ships and 24,000 active personnel.
The Philippine Marine Corps conducts
amphibious and expeditionary warfare as well as
special operation missions. It was established on
November 2, 1950, and it has 8,300 active
personnel.
A. Exemplification C. Classification
B. Comparison D. Persuasion
19. Read and analyze the given passage and identify
as to what pattern of development in writing is
being used.
Last night, I was walking on my way home when it
suddenly rained. I forgot to bring my umbrella, so I
ran to avoid getting completely soaked in the rain.
Not seeing where I was going, I fell into a paddle of
water. Then a guy helped me stand up. When I
looked up, I recognized him. Momentarily, I forgot
that I was soaking wet and that I was very cold. He
offered to walk me home, and I just nodded. The
next day, he and I saw each other at school. At last,
we talked like old friends.
A. Exemplification C. Classification
B. Narration D. Persuasion
20. Read and analyze the given passage and identify
as to what pattern of development in writing is
being used.
The tarsier has soft, grayish fur. It has bat-like ears
and a long, rat-like tail. It only stands about 100
millimeters. It feeds on insects like crickets, beetles,
and termites; and on small animals, too, like lizards,
frogs, and small birds. Also, it is capable of turning
its head 180 degrees and jumping backward with
accuracy.
A. Exemplification C. Description
B. Narration D. Persuasion
21. Which of the following properties of a well-
written text is achieved when the ideas are
logically and accurately arranged?
A. Organization C. Cohesion
B. Mechanics D. Language Use
22. Which of the following properties of a well-
written text means that sentences are arranged
in a logical manner, making them easily
understood by the reader?
A. Coherence C. Mechanics
B. Cohesion D. Organization
23. What do you call the set of conventions on how
to spell, abbreviate, punctuate and capitalize?
A. Coherence C. Mechanics
B. Cohesion D. Language use
24. In order to attain this property, one must be
consistent with the use of pronouns.
A. Organization C. Language Use
B. Coherence and Cohesion D. Mechanics
25. Which of the following ways to achieve
coherence and cohesion shows that details of a
paragraph are arranged according to the order
in which they happened?
A. Emphatic C. Chronological
B. Spatial D. None of them
26. Which of the following refers to act of using a 32. As taken from the selection entitled, “The Effects
system of symbols such as the comma, period, of Using the Facebook” by Anne Gelene Tobias-
quotation marks, question marks, etc. that are Domagsang pp.83-85, what kind of claim is
used to give structure to and organize a text? stated in the statement: “. . . You can even bet
A. Pronouns C. Capitalization many of those Internet users only go online to
B. Spelling D. check their Facebook accounts.”
Punctuation A. Claims of value
B. Claims of facts
27. What do you call the act of writing the first letter C. Claims of policy
of a word in uppercase while the rest of the D. Claims of honor
letters are in lowercase?
A. Pronouns C. Capitalization 33. As taken from the selection entitled, “The Effects
B. Spelling D. of Using the Facebook” by Anne Gelene Tobias-
Punctuation Domagsang pp.83-85, what kind of claim is
stated in the statement: “This (the Facebook)
28. The coast guard salvaged Priscilla and her has been one of the fastest ways to chat and
sister after their fishing boat was damaged in the communicate with people all over the world.”
storm. The underlined word can be considered A. Claims of policy
as: B. Claims of facts
A. Technical or Highfalutin word C. Claims of honor
B. Misused Word D. Claims of value
C. Word with Unwanted connotation
D. None of them 34. As taken from the selection entitled, “The Effects
of Using the Facebook” by Anne Gelene Tobias-
29. Which of the following languages is usually used Domagsang pp.83-85, what kind of claim is
in writing for oneself or in writing to family, stated in the statement: “. . . In the end, it is still
friends, and colleagues. up to us whether to use social media to our
A. Biased Language B. Unbiased advantage or allow it to destroy to us. . . “
Language A. Claims of honor
C. Formal Language D. Informal Language B. Claims of value
C. Claims of policy
30. The reader takes the effort to create images and D. Claims of facts
pictorial concepts through his sense impressions
of the words written by the author. Then he 35. What do you call the type of information that is
evaluates the reading material; weighs the stated in the text and readers can see the piece
issues if there are other issues involved; makes of information stated in the given passage?
intelligent analysis of the situations, and at the A. Claims
end, makes judgment based on the conclusions B. Assertion
that he has conjectured. What do you call such C. Explicit information
skill that goes beyond the reading of the written D. Implicit Information
text?
A. Critical reasoning 36. What do you call the type of information that is
B. Critical thinking not directly presented in the text? As readers,
C. Critical evaluation we need to read between the lines to
D. Critical reading understand the details that the writer is trying
to tell us.
31. In order for one to be a critical reader, what A. Claims
should one do while reading? B. Assertion
A. Use a variety of approaches, strategies, and C. Explicit information
techniques to connect to the presentation of D. Implicit Information
the text.
B. Readers should always bear in mind that text 37. Katie defines the word “soul” as a mysterious
contains its own predetermined meaning. force within the human body that gives life and yet
C. One should interact with the material being is separate from it. What type of definition was
read. used?
D. Readers should always bear in mind that text A. connotation C. synonyms
is subject to the reader’s own interpretation, B. denotation D. operational definition
understanding and acceptance of the text
material.
38. What is the purpose of identifying the pattern
of development in paragraph writing?
A. To form a proper structure in organizing the
ideas of your paragraph
B. To present a clear and interesting paragraphs
C. To have a focus on how to construct ideas and
sentences in the paragraph
D. All of the Above
39. What quality of a text that gives its overall
meaning?
A. cohesion C. intertextuality
B. coherence D. situationality
40. The statement “Excessive television viewing
has caused the steady decline in the reading ability
of children and teenagers.” can be classified as___.
A. claims of policy C. claims of value
B. claims of fact D. claims of cause and effect
41. The following statements are claims of fact,
EXCEPT _____________.
A. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to
several diseases.
B. Television newscasting influences the way
Americans think about social and political
issues.
C. An improved sewer system would solve these
flood drainage problems.
D. Honesty is the best policy
42. How would you consider a statement as claims
of value?
A. If inferences are made based on data,
documents, and scientific observation results
and research.
B. If it refers to presentation of opinion about
something using language.
C. If it attempts to prove that some action, belief,
or condition is right or wrong, good or
bad.
D. If it requires proposal of clear and measurable
action or steps
43. Which of the following does not exemplify a
claim of policy?
A. The death penalty should be abolished because it
does nothing to prevent murder.
B. Legislation should be passed to stop the sales of
cigarettes.
C. The age at which people can get a driver’s license
must be raised to 18.
D. Rap music makes its audience members prone to
violence.
44. Which among the following topics can be a
subject of persuasive paragraph?
A. Apollo 11 space mission
B. Blue Whales’ first baseball game of the new
season
C. Air-conditioning of all classrooms
D. First plane ride
45. Which sentence uses formal language?
A. We cordially invite you to our wedding day.
B. The research project won’t continue next year.
C. It was raining cats and dogs.
D. Hey guys! Wanna go to the party tonight?
46. “Natasha’s basement was our sanctuary. I return
to it in my best dreams and wake up
feeling like I could die happy.” How did the writer
get the reader’s attention on her
descriptive essay?
A. The writer emphasized the name of the owner of
the basement who is Natasha.
B. The writer uses poetic devices.
C. The writer let the readers know what he/she is
describing as soon as possible
instead of leaving them guessing.
D. The writer uses correct series of adjectives to
achieve better description of what
he/she is talking about at the beginner of his/her
paragraph.
47. Every cells in our body divides to create new
cells. There are two ways where cells divide, mitosis
and meiosis. Mitosis takes place in the nucleus of a
dividing cells. It involves typically a series of steps
consisting of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and
telophase, and results in the formation of two new
nuclei each having the same number of
chromosomes as the parent nucleus. This happens
in almost all parts of our body. Meanwhile, meiosis
results in the number of chromosomes in gamete-
producing cells or in our reproductive system alone.
What type of definition is presented here?
A. Formal Definition C. Extended Definition
B. Definition Paragraph D. Definition
48. It is the structural framework for writing. It
supports readers by making it easy for them to
follow a written paragraph.
A. Organization C. Coherence
B. Cohesion D. Outline
49. Read: My family owns a restaurant. I love to
cook and eat. However, I do not like carrots and
cheese. I went out one morning and smelled the
sweet aroma of freshly baked bread.
A. The paragraph is coherent and cohesive.
B. The paragraph is coherent but not cohesive.
C. The paragraph is cohesive but not coherent.
D. The paragraph is neither cohesive nor coherent.
50. Read: A lot of people are unhappy with their
doctors who only seem to care about how much
money they make and not on the services they
provide. Identify the level of language usage.
A. Informal C. Standard
B. Formal D. Business/Technical