First Quarter Exam in

Reading and Writing Skills

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Name:__________________________________ Date:___________________

I. True or False: 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 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
approximately2,267,233,742 internet users worldwide in2012.),is a claim of policy.
10. Annotating is one of the techniques in developing critical reading.

II. Multiple Choice: Read the following questions critically and shade the letter of your
answer on your answer sheet.

11. It is the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas in an orderly and organized
manner.
A. Discourse B. text C. speech D. Writing
12. Which of the following does NOT describe a “TEXT”?
A. Text is viewed in simpler terms in traditional grammar.
B. Text is extremely significant in all aspects of communication.
C. Text is an extended structure of syntactic units.
D. Texts in general hang together and make sense.
13. All of the following are examples of written text, EXCEPT?
A. Signs C. Announcements
B. C. Questionnaires D. Coherence
14. In a text with cohesion, what is the “glue” that holds ideas together?
A. a central concept C. a clear outline
B. C. a specific title D. a coherent form

For items 15 – 19 refer to the following answers from the guest when taking room
service.
Match the following questions to their possible answers to achieve connectionism or a
unified text.

A. I want poached egg.

B. Continental breakfast, please.
C. This is Uzziah of room 202 and I’d like to order food for breakfast.
D. I prefer to have macchiato.
E. Precisely! Thank you.
 15. May I repeat your order Sir? You order a continental breakfast with poached egg
and macchiato drink. Did I get your order right Sir?
16. Room Service Department, this is Netanya Keli, good morning? How may I help
you?
17. What kind of breakfast Sir? Is it Continental Breakfast or Full English Breakfast?
18. Which do you prefer Sir? Hard-boiled egg, poached egg, sunny side-up, or
scrambled egg?
19. What about your drink Sir? We have hot chocolate, coffee, or tea.

20. It provides an opposing viewpoint to the central claim.

A. Claim B. Discourse
C. Counterclaim D. Anticipation
21.  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 
22. These are the other techniques in selecting and organizing information except…

A. Brainstorming B. Graphic Organizer

C. Sentence Outline D. Topic Sentence 
23. 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 

24. 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.

25. 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. 
26. 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.

27. Which of the following statements is a claim of value?

A. Today, many people use Internet as their main source of entertainment and
socialization.
 B. Facebook has been one of the fastest ways to chat and communicate with people all
over the world.
C. Pornography, cyberbullying, and other online scams should not be allowed to enter in
our lives.
D. It is still up to us whether to use social media to our advantage or allow it to destroy
us.

28. . Why is critical reading considered as reading beyond understanding the text? It is
because_______.
A. It is reading with comprehension.
B. It is reading with the use of verbal and non-verbal cues.
C. It is reading that allows the reader to make a dialogue with the author.
D. It is a silent reading.

29. In the sentences below, which is the topic sentence?

A. For example, a soldier who willingly fights for his country may be as
courageous as someone who speaks up for the rights of others.
B. It is not necessarily the absence of fear, but it is the choice and willingness
to face it.
C. Courage is being able to face fear, pain, difficulties and other challenges.
D. It is universally admired attribute and comes in many forms.

30. The teacher instructed the students to develop a paragraph describing

a scenic view on a particular place. What are the appropriate transition
words they may use to achieve coherence in their text?

A. In front of , beside, behind

B. First, then, next, finally
C. Similarly, most likely
D. In contrast, differently

Directions: Identify which type of claim the statement is making.

A . Claim of Fact B. Claim of Judgement / Value

C. Action Or Policy D, Claim of Prize

31. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many illnesses.

32. Honesty is the best policy.
33. Television newscasting influences the way Americans think about social and
political issues.
34. The Bates GRE Study Guide is an excellent tutorial for students preparing to
take the GRE.
35. To attract more nontraditional students, this college must review and revise its
course offerings.
36. The existence of nuclear weapons has prevented the outbreak of World War III.
37. An improved sewer system would solve these flood drainage problems
38. America should protect its domestic industries with tariffs and quotas.
39. Obesity can cause heart disease.
40. Increasing population threatens the environment