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BSIS II

EFFECTIVE EXPOSITORY WRITING

PRELIMINARY EXAM

Name: ______________________________________________Course:_______________ Date:_______________

Instructor: Mr. Julius Caezar T. Ontolan
Proctor_______________ Score______________
TEST I- True of False
Instructions: Write the answer before the number in each item. Write T if the statement is true and write F if the statement
is false. (2 pts. Each)
__________1. In composition, expository writing is a pedagogical term for any form of writing that conveys information
and explains ideas.
__________2. expository writing is also known as informational writing, and informative writing.
__________3. As one of the four traditional modes of discourse, expository writing may include elements of narration,
description, and argumentation
__________4.exositiry writing is equivalent to creative writing and persuasive writing.
__________5. The primary goal of expository writing is to deliver information.
__________6. Expository writing is a type of writing that is use to explain, describe and/or give information.
__________7. In expository writing, the writer must not assume that his/her audience knows something about the topic.
__________8. A strong organization or order of the expository composition is required.
__________9. In expository writing, certain patterns of techniques are used to organize ones expository composition.
__________10. In description the author describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, and examples.
__________11. In sequence or process, the author lists items or events in numerical or chronological order.
__________12. In comparison and contrast pattern, the author explains how two or more things are alike and/or how
they are different.
__________13. In cause / effect, the author focuses on the relationship between two or more events or experiences.
__________14. The Problem/Solution states a problem and list one or more solutions.
__________15. The word essay and paragraph has the same denotation.
TEST II Enumeration Use the different patterns in expository writing twice. Each pattern should have 5 points
to include. For (5 pts for each pattern) You may use the back portion of your paper for this test.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Description Pattern
Comparison Pattern
Cause/Effect Pattern
Problem/Solution Pattern
Sequence Pattern

TEST III- Compare paragraph and essay using the table below. ( for 10 points)
PARAGRAPH

ESSAY

TEST IV- Definition of Terms.

- Define the following:
1. Paragraph
2. Topic Sentence
3. Thesis Statement

4. Transitional Devices/Cohesive Devices

5. Unity
6. Coherence

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2. NAME

3.

4. R

5. MALE
6.
7. AHMAD, AFZAL QUADRI

et
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a
p
er

8.

9.

ADZHAR, ALSIDER H.

12.

13.

ABDULSHATAL, KING
PFIZER K.
ATILANO, CHRISTIAN
B.
ASAMLI, AL-MISH-AL
A.
ABDULHAMAN,
KEMHAR M.
BELLO, JOSHUA F.

16.

17.

20.

21.

24.

25.

28.

29.

32.

33.

36.

37.

40.

41.

EG-AGAO, JESON M.

44.

45.

SABTAL, RIZALUM H.

48.

49.

NADALA,REYCEASAR

52.

53.

FERNANDO, MARC
LOUIE

56.

57.

MOLINA,
CHRISTOPHER M.

60.

61.

BANDIALA,
CHRISTIAN B.

64.

65.

68.

69.

PANARIGAN, KARSHE
S.

70.71.

PEREZ, DAN JAY A.

72.

73.

QUIJANO, IVAN M.

76.

77.

SAHI, ADZLAN S.

80.

81.

84.

85.

SALIPTUTING, ARNEL
S.

86.87.

TAJI, DEN-AZAKEER K.

88.

89.

93.

94.

97.

98.

101.

102.

105.

106.

10.11.

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

12.

14.15.
3

18.19.
4

22.23.
5

26.27.
6

30.31.
7

35.
34.
8

38.39.

DELA
TORRE, ALHAMD A.
DELACRUZ, EDZEL O.

42.43.
1

46.47.
1

50.51.
1

54.55.
1

58.59.
1

62.63.
1

66.67.

74.75.
1

78.79.
1

82.83.

90.FEMALE
91.92.
AMSANG, VERQUIZ K.
1

95.96.

ANDAG, AILYN D.

99.100. ARACAMA, NURAIMA E.

3

103.
104. ASAKIL, RAQUEL B.
4

Emphasis
Expository Writing
Introduction
Paragraph

PROCTORS LIST

13.Subject: EFFECTIVE EXPOSITORY

WRITING
Course BSIS II
Please mark X on the 3rd column if
examinee is absent
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