Reading and Writing

3rd Periodical Test

January 21-22, 2020

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I. Write T if the statement is correct and F it is false.

___________1. Connected discourse in linguistics is a continuous sequence of sounds
forming utterances or conversation in a spoken language.
___________2. Reading is a way of dispensing knowledge while writing is the way of
obtaining information.
___________3. Free writing is a commonly used as prewriting exercise.
___________4. Descriptive essay tells a story usually from the experiences and point of view
of the writer.
___________5. There are four major types of outline.
___________6. Thesis statement is usually placed in the last part of the essay or outline.
___________7. Completeness, unity and orderly movement of ideas are the complete
characteristics of a well- written text.
___________8. Critical reading is reading beyond understanding the text.
___________9. This sentence, (According to the Internet World Statistics there are
approximately 2,267,233,742 internet users worldwide in 2012.), is a claim of policy.
___________10. Annotating is one of the techniques in developing critical reading.

II. Read the following questions critically and write the letter of your answer on your
paper.
11. In organizing information, visual maps and charts can be used. In which of the following
terms do they belong?
A. Brainstorming B. Graphic Organizer
C. Sentence Outline D. Topic Outline
12. These are the other techniques in selecting and organizing information except…
A. Brainstorming B. Graphic Organizer
C. Sentence Outline D. Topic Sentence
13. In these sentences, Football is more than just a game. It is an invaluable teacher. The
word it refers to _____.
A. Football B. Game C. Invaluable D. Teacher
14. Among the patterns of paragraph development, which of them intends to tell sequence of
events?
A. Classification B. Definition C. Description D. Narration
15. Which of these parts of an outline refers to the assertion of the writer or speaker?
A. Body B. Thesis Statement
C. Title D. None of the above
16. Which of the following is NOT true about topic sentence?
A. It tells the main idea of the paragraph. C. It can be explicit or implicit.
B. It can be found in the beginning. D. It supports the main idea.
17.What does the author wants to assert in the sentence, The Sampaguita’s roots are used for
medicinal purposes, such an aesthetic and a sedative.?
A. Claim of fact B. Claim of value
C. Claim of policy D. Claim of prize
18. Which of these characteristics are NOT true about essay and paragraph?
A. Essay is shorter than paragraph.
C. Essay has thesis statement while paragraph has topic sentence.
B. Essay has organization while paragraph has order of sentences.
D. They are cohesive and coherent.
19. Which of these reasons best explains why outlining is necessary?
A. It helps you see whether your ideas connect well with one another using
transitions.
B. It is a systematic arrangement of ideas showing which the main points are and
which the sub-points are.
C. It identifies the topic sentence and the supporting sentences.
D. It uses Roman and Arabic numerals, capital and small letters.
20. Below are sentences in a paragraph, which among the sentences is NOT related to the
others?
A. Indolence in the Philippines is a chronic malady, but not a hereditary one.
B. The Filipinos have not always been what they are.
C. Magellan went to the Philippines for a reason.
D. Witnesses whereto of their being hardworking are the historians after the discovery
of the island.

News Story Analysis Worksheet

Using the news story provided, analyze the content to learn more about the topic as well
as the process of writing an informational news story. Be as specific as possible with all
of your answers, referring back to the news story in your answers when appropriate.
1. What was the headline for the story?
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2. Discuss the effectiveness of the headline in summarizing the story and getting the
reader’s attention.
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3. Briefly describe the factual content of the story related to the lead: 5 W’s and the H.
Who: _____________________________________________________________________
What: _____________________________________________________________________
When: ____________________________________________________________________
Where: ____________________________________________________________________
Why: _____________________________________________________________________
How: _____________________________________________________________________
4. How did the end of the story summarize the main ideas and provide closure for the
reader?
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5. Facts in a news story are supposed to be arranged from most to least important. Do
you believe the author did this effectively? Why?
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6. Writing style is important in keeping those reading and listening to the story engaged.
Comment on the use of the following throughout this story:
• active voice
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• precise, concise wording
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• interesting and varied word choices
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• unbiased reporting
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7. Discuss the accuracy of the facts used in the story. How do you know that the sources
used were reliable and accurate? Provide specific examples.
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8. In what way did the use of quotations...
• add to the credibility of the story?
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• make the story more interesting?
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• present differing points of view about the topic?
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