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FIRST PERIODIC EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL

PURPOSES
(S.Y. 2023-2024)

Name:___________________________________________________ Section:____________________
Direction: Read the statements carefully and provide the letter of the correct
answers from the choices provided after each number. Write your answers on your
answer sheet in CAPITAL LETTERS, NO ERASURES.
_____ 1. What is the main purpose of academic writing?
a.To entertain readers c. To inform, argue a point, and persuade
b. To express personal opinions d. To use big and difficult words
_____ 2. How does academic writing differ from personal narratives or creative essays?
a. Academic writing assumes readers have less knowledge
b. Academic writing is less formal
c. Academic writing involves research and evidence
d. Academic writing uses more jargon
_____ 3. What is the primary audience for academic writing?
a. Colleagues in a specific field c. The academic community
b. Friends and family d. The general public
_____ 4. What should be the language style in academic writing?
a. Extremely pretentious b. Informal and casual
c. Appropriate and formal d. Creative and imaginative
_____ 5. Which academic text typically includes an Introduction, Main Body, and
Conclusion?
a. Case Study c. Thesis
b. Essay d. Textbook
_____ 6. What separates non-academic & academic texts in terms of language use?
a. Academic texts are field-specific c. Non-academic texts are more formal
b. Academic texts are more concise d.Non-academic texts use more jargon
_____ 7. What is the main characteristic of personal opinions in non-academic texts?
a. They are subjective and personal c. They rely on research-based evidence
b. They follow strict writing rules d. They use rhetorical questions
_____ 8. Which of the following is an example of a non-academic text?
a. Blog Article c. Textbook
b. Research Article d. Thesis
_____ 9. What distinguishes non-academic from academic texts in grammar and
spelling?
a. Academic texts have more complex sentence structures
b. Academic texts may break grammar rules
c. Non-academic texts follow strict rules
d. Non-academic texts must follow all writing mechanics
_____ 10. What is the main purpose of Narrative writing?
a. To classify and categorize ideas c. To present an objective timeline
b. To explain cause and effect d. To provide a subjective point of view
_____ 11. Which type of Narrative writing presents an objective timeline or details for
accuracy?
a. Argumentative c. Objective
b. Informational d. Subjective

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_____ 12. What is the primary goal of Argumentative writing?

a. To entertain readers through stories
b. To explain how something works
c. To inform through illustration and anecdotes
d. To let readers understand the writer's side of an argument with analysis and
support.
_____ 13. Which type of writing is used to develop ideas using techniques to present
details and well-chosen sequences?
a. Argumentative c. Informational
b. Descriptive d. Narrative
_____ 14. What is the primary purpose of a Definition text structure?
a. To describe something in detail c. To explain unfamiliar terms
b. To entertain readers with stories d. To organize ideas into categories
_____ 15. Which type of Definition is based on universally-accepted meanings that
rarely change?
a. Invented Definition c. Regulatory Definition
b. Personal Definition d. Standard Definition
_____ 16. What is summarization?
a. A comparison of two texts c. A critical review of a story
b. A concise retelling of a long piece of content d. A detailed analysis of a text
_____ 17. What is the primary purpose of summarization?
a. Adding personal opinions to the text
b. Expanding the original text
c. Condensing information while retaining meaning
d.. Creating a longer piece of content
_____ 18. Which of the following should be included in a good summary?
a. All details from the original text c. Personal anecdotes and opinions
b. Only the key ideas and important details d. Quotes from the author
_____ 19. What should a summary aim to do regarding the length of the original
material?
a. Keep it the same length c. Rearrange the order of the content
b. Make it longer d. Shorten it while retaining the original point
_____ 20. How should the information in a summary be arranged?
a. Alphabetically c. Logically
b. Chronologically d. Randomly
_____ 21. What is the main goal of summarization?
a. Completely rewrite the original text c. Omit all important details
b. Create a new narrative d. Retain the original point and meaning
_____ 22. Before summarizing, what should you clarify?
a. The author's personal opinions c. The publication date of original text
b. The length of the original text d. The reason for summarizing
_____ 23. What should you do while reading the material before summarizing?
a. Identify key ideas and important details c. Take extensive notes on every detail
b. Skip reading the material entirely d. Write down your own opinions
_____ 24. How should you note down key ideas and details if you can't write on the
material?
a. As a series of drawings c. In a long, continuous paragraph

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b. In a bulleted format d. In a random order

_____ 25. What is a thesis statement in an essay?

a. A list of facts about the topic c.The first sentence of the essay
b. A summary of the entire essay d. The main idea of the essay
_____ 26. Where is the thesis statement typically placed in an essay?
a. At the end of the introduction c. In the conclusion
b. In the body of the essay d. In the middle of the introduction
_____ 27. What should a thesis statement avoid?
a. All of the above c. Stating a fact
b. Clear language d. The first person (e.g., "I believe")
_____ 28. What is the purpose of the "because clause" in a thesis statement?
a. To clarify the thesis statement c. To restate the topic
b. To provide additional information d. To support the position
_____ 29. What is the first stepin the process of writing a thesis statement?
a. Create an outline c. State the specific issue
b. Provide evidence d. State the topic
_____30. What kind of paper breaks down an issue into its component parts and
evaluates it?
a. Analytical paper c. Expository paper
c. Argumentative paper d. Narrative paper
_____ 31. What are the two main reasons for using an outline in essay writing?
a. To avoid writing a thesis statement
b. To confuse the reader and add complexity
c. To include as many ideas as possible and extend the essay length
d. To save time and improve organization
_____ 32. Which type of outline arranges major topics, subtopics, and supporting
details?
a. Alphanumeric outline c. Sentence outline
b. Paragraph outline d. Topic outline
_____ 33. In a decimal outline, what is used to list main points?
a. Alphabets and numeral combinations c. None of the above
b. Arabic numerals d. Roman numerals
_____ 34. Which step in outlining involves arranging material in subsections from
general to specific?
a. Brainstorming c. Ordering
b. Labeling d. Organizing
_____ 35. What is the purpose of labeling in outlining?
a. To add unnecessary details c. To create main and subheadings
b. To create a title for the essay d. To highlight the thesis statement
_____ 36. What is the primary function of an outline?
a. To add more information to the introduction c. To make the essay disorganized
b. To create a roadmap for the essay d. To replace the thesis statement
_____ 37.What aspects of a literary work does formalist criticism primarily focuses?
a. The author's biography c. The formal features of the text
b. The author's intentions d. The historical context
_____ 38. What is the goal of biographical criticism in analyzing a literary work?

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a. Analyzing the historical context
b. Exploring the author's creative process
c. Identifying the setting of the story
d. Relating the author's life to their literary works

_____ 39.What is examined in the light of evidence and context in historical

criticism?
a. The author's biography c. The characters in the text
b. The author's intentions d. The work's historical and social circumstances
_____ 40. How does sexual identity influences specific aspects of a literary work in
gender criticism explores?
a. The author's cultural background
b. The characters' physical appearances
c. The creation, interpretation, and evaluation of literary works
d. The plot and theme of the story
_____ 41. Which type of paper is generally used at an elementary level for expressing
personal reactions?
a. Historical research paper c. Reaction paper
b. Literary analysis paper d. Review paper
_____ 42. What distinguishes a review paper from a critique paper?
a. Review papers are less academic.
b. Review papers are personal reflections.
c. Review papers are used in graduate school.
d. Review papers balance opinions with facts.
_____ 43. What type of paper requires integrating many facts supported by sources,
making it academically challenging to write?
a. Critique paper c. Reaction paper
b. Personal journal d. Review paper
_____ 44. Why is it essential to provide definitions in a concept paper?
a. To add length to the paper
b. To clarify the meaning of words and terms
c. To make the paper look more scholarly
d. To showcase creativity through metaphors
_____ 45. What is the key difference between an extended definition and a formal
definition?
a. Extended definitions avoid using distinguishing features.
b. Extended definitions offer a holistic understanding through description and
comparisons.
c. Extended definitions provide a concise understanding of a term.
d. Extended definitions use shorter sentences.
_____ 46. How does elucidating a concept by function differ from elucidating by
analysis?
a. By analysis breaks down complex concepts.
b. By analysis uses opposites.
c. By function involves using metaphors.
d. By function provides a list of synonyms.
_____47. How can you maintain an action-oriented language in a concept paper and
avoid sounding unsure about the project?

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a. Avoid making any specific claims.
b. Exhibit confidence and commitment in your language
c. Provide multiple disclaimers
d. Use vague language and qualifiers

_____ 48. What is the primary purpose of a visual aid in a concept proposal?
a. To decorate the document
b. To divert attention from the content.
c. To enhance the reader's understanding
d. To make the proposal longer
_____ 49. Which is the most appropriate list of reasons why using graphics or visual
aids is encouraged in presentations?
a. To confuse the audience, make the presentation longer, and save time
b. To ensure the audience doesn't pay attention, to exhibit artistic skills, and to
add complexity
c. To impress the audience with irrelevant data, to make the presentation more
challenging, and to save time.
d. To improve audience engagement, understanding, and retention
_____ 50. Which discussion presents the potential challenges and ethical
considerations of using personal narratives in concept papers for sponsors best?
a. Personal narratives are always effective and never face challenges or ethical
concerns
b. Personal narratives are essential in concept papers, and there are no challenges
or ethical issues
c. Personal narratives can be misleading, and ethical concerns may arise if they are
not relevant to the project
d. Personal narratives should not be used in concept papers, as they are not
effective for sponsors.

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Prepared by:

_______________________
King Constantine R. Damaso
Teacher III

Checked by:

_______________________
Lovely I. Morales Ph.D.
Master Teacher I

Noted by:

_______________________
Lindon Q. Batayola
Principal I

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