ABE COLLEGE EXAM REVIEW READING SKILLS

ABE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONONOMICS
K of C Bldg. #578 Burgos Ave., Cabanatuan City
2nd Semester 2017-18

Fourth Quarterly Examination
READING AND WRITING SKILLS
Name: ______________________________________ Date: ____________

Grade: _______________ Score: ___________
Directions: Read each question carefully. Identify what was being asked from the statement below.
Write the letter of your answer on the green book.
1. It goes beyond recognition of the text’s meaning and restating it in your own words.
a. Critical reading c. Formulating assertions
b. Feature of written texts d. Paragraph development
2. It identifies a problem and proposes possible solution.

a. Persuasion c. Essay
b. Narrative report d. Problem-solution
3. It seeks to urge readers to take a particular action. The main goal is to convince the reader to
agree to the writer’s opinion to take into serious consideration.
4. According to Forlini (1990), its purpose is to obtain the reader’s agreement on a matter of
opinion.
5. What do you call to the part of an essay wherein it is the forefront and must serve to capture
reader’s attention?
a. Introduction c. Solution paragraph
b. Problem paragraph d. Conclusion
6. This part of an essay presents and describe a concrete solution to the problem.
7. This part close out the essay with connection between the problem and its proposed solutions.
8. This paragraph will dwell on the elaboration of the problem and effectively conveying the
importance of a solution.
9. It is the part where the author may present reliable sources and evidences to support his/her
stand.
10. The following are characteristics of the writer’s opinion, EXCEPT:

a. Controversial enough
b. Something that would inspire conversation and debate
c. Supported by evidences
d. Insignificant and unexpressive
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11. The following are words used in “Giving reasons” EXCEPT:
a. Finally c. Because
b. On the other hand d. Although
12. The following are words used in “Answering the Opposition” EXCEPT:
a. Of course c. Nevertheless
b. Some may say d. Hence
13. The following are words used in “Drawing Conclusion” EXCEPT:

a. Another c. Consequently
b. Thus d. Therefore
14. It studies the composition’s every nook and cranny until the reader finds the author’s
inconsistencies, oversights, limitations, and other reasonable arguments that is often looked by
a normal reader.
15. It does not simply ask what the text says but more of how the topic is presented and why.
16. A type of analysis wherein the reader merely restates what is said in the original text.
a. What a text says c. What a text means
b. What a text does d. What a text constructs
17. Type of analysis where the reader analyzes the meaning of the text as a whole.
18. A type of analysis wherein the reader discusses aspects of the discussion itself.
19. The following are goals of critical READING, EXCEPT:

a. The ability to distinguish between fact and opinion
b. The ability to identify the author’s purpose
c. The ability to make literal meaning
d. The ability to recognize the author’s tone
20. A technique in critical reading that reflects the author’s attitude in approaching the topic by
means of his/her choice of words either expressing its connotation or denotation.
a. Statement of Fact c. Tone
b. Statement of Opinion d. Persuasive Techniques
21. A technique in critical reading that is characterized by its ability to be verified through
experimentations, personal observation and/or credible resources.
22. Which technique in critical reading uses color in presentation of facts to appeal to the reader?
23. It is a technique in critical reading that needs further evidence and other valid supporting details
to be proven true.
24. What do you call to the specialized vocabulary used by people in a particular field?
a. Slanting c. Mechanics
b. Jargon d. None of the choices
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25. It is the writing of a passage so that it leans toward one point of view.
a. Slanting c. Mechanics
b. Jargon d. None of the choices
26. What do you call to the logical second step that requires the reader to analyze the text through
questions that will reveal author’s purpose for writing the text or ideas?
27. What reading strategy where the text is interpreted by the reader through his/her
understanding what it is all about?
a. Previewing c. Questioning to understand & remember
b. Contextualizing d. Reflecting based on beliefs and values
28. A reading strategy that tracks the pattern of author’s ideas and presentation through his/her own
beliefs?
29. Before starting to read a text, it is important for a critical reader to get the initial understanding
of the text.
30. A reading strategy which is recommended that a reader poses a question in each paragraph that
will focus on its main idea.
31. What reading strategy that is worth noting that both claim and support must be equally
consistent with each other for the argument to be deemed acceptable.
a. Outlining c. Comparing and contrasting related readings
b. Evaluating an argument d. Summarizing
32. A reading strategy where the reader will find out the structure of the text’s main ideas.
a. Evaluating an argument d. Summarizing
33. It is the restatement of main ideas in the concise form?

34. A reading strategy that suggested to consult related readings in order to learn how to approach
the same topic in a different way.
35. It is an element in analyzing text that answers the question, “What does the text aim to do?”
a. Purpose/Context c. Audience
b. Author d. Topic/Position
36. Element in analyzing text that answers the question, “What does the author expect the reader
to get from his/her composition?” or “What is the target audience?”
37. It is an element in analyzing text that answers the question, “Who wrote the text?”
38. An element in analyzing text that answers the questions, “Is the author’s argument on the topic
at hand supported by valid evidences?”
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39. It answers the question, “How are the information organized in the text?”
a. Research/Sources c. Organization
b. Proof/Evidence d. Style
40. It answers the question, “Do previous researches have a role in supporting the author’s
argument?”
41. An element in analyzing text that answers the questions, “Which of the references elicits further
discussion?”
42. An element in analyzing text that answers the questions, “What are the testimonies presented
by the author throughout the text?”
43. It answers the question, “Where the author did plainly states his/her stand on the topic?”
44. An element in analyzing text that answers the questions, “What can you infer from the author’s
choice of words?”
45. It answers the question, “What other writing techniques did the author apply in writing the
text?”
46. Another technique in defining that makes the reader understand the difference between two
similar/related terms.
a. Contrast c. Etymology
b. Comparison d. Intensive Definition
47. A technique in defining that shows the evolution of the word and how it was formed.
a. Contrast c. Etymology
b. Comparison d. Intensive Definition
48. A technique in defining where the source of information came from dictionary.
a. Connotation c. Termination
b. Denotation d. Restriction
49. A technique in defining where the meaning of a word relies on the author’s perspective and
experiences in shedding light on the term.
a. Connotation c. Termination
b. Denotation d. Restriction
50. The vital in element of story as they are the ones primarily involved in from the beginning to end
of a story.
a. Characters c. Point-of-View
b. Plot d. Setting
Prepared by:
EUNICE E. BAÑAGA
Instructor
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Answer Key in ENGL 112 (Reading and Writing Skills)
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. B
10. D
11. B
12. D
13. A
14. A
15. A
16. A
17. C
18. B
19. C
20. C
21. A
22. D
23. B
24. B
25. A
26. A
27. B
28. D
29. A
30. C
31. B
32. A
33. D
34. C
35. A
36. C
37. B
38. D
39. C
40. A
41. A
42. B
43. C
44. D
45. D
46. B
47. C
48. B
49. A
50. A
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ABE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONONOMICS

K of C Bldg. #578 Burgos Ave., Cabanatuan City

2nd Semester 2017-18

Name: __________________________ Date:

2. It identifies a problem and proposes possible solution.

10. The following are characteristics of the writer’s opinion, EXCEPT:

13. The following are words used in “Drawing Conclusion” EXCEPT:

19. The following are goals of critical READING, EXCEPT:

33. It is the restatement of main ideas in the concise form?

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