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ST. MARY’S COLLEGE of BORONGAN, INC.

(formerly: St. Joseph’s College)
Borongan City, Eastern Samar
School Year 2018-2019

PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINE

Name: _____________________________________________ Score: ________________________

Course & Year: ______________________________________ Date: ________________________
Professor: MS. ELLEN GRACE S. ABUDE

Test I-A. Transitional Words/Expressions.

Directions: Complete each paragraph by selecting the transition (mood or phrase) that best suits in each blank.

Paragraph I. ( Learning about travel insurance )

1. When travelling, you shouldn’t depend on your provincial health insurance plan to cover your medical costs.
__________, provincial plans don’t always cover medical expenses outside Philippines.
a. Even if b. But c. for example d. In fact
2. _________, a medical airlift can cost over P 50,000.
a. Even if b. But c. For example d. In fact
3. __________, your health insurance will cover only a position of the cost and won’t give you any of those funds a head
of time.
a. Even if b. But c. For example d. In fact
4. __________, you are spending only one day in the Philippines, buy the best travel insurance you can afford.
a. Even if b. But c. For example d. In fact e. Hence

Paragraph 2 ( Planning a long trip )

5. If you’re planning a long trip, you’ll face an increased number of health risks _________ you’ll have a greater risk of
exposure to disease.
a. In addition c. For example e. However
b. As a result d. Because
6-7. __________, you may have to take preventive medication for an extended period ( against malaria, _________ )
a. In addition c. For example e. However
b. As a result d. Because
8. ___________, you need to learn how to prepare your food to prevent stomach problems.
a. In addition c. For example e. However
b. As a result d. Because

Paragraph 3 ( What to do before you go )

9. _________, all your family members should have a medical check-up before leaving. The check-up might include
appointments with your family doctor, eye doctor and dentist.
a. If b. Also c. Next d. Then e. To begin with
10. ________, you’ll know that everyone is in good health before you start off.
a. If b. Also c. Next d. Then e. To begin with
11. ________, you’ll need adequate medical insurance that covers both health care and dental care for the duration of
your trip abroad.
a. If b. Also c. Next d. Then e. To begin with
12. You may __________, decide to upgrade your life insurance or disability insurance.
a. If b. Also c. Next d. Then e. To begin with
13. _________ you know your return date, let your provider know.
a. If b. Also c. Next d. Then e. To begin with
14. _________ of the weather, the football game will be played tomorrow.
a. Therefore b. Regardless c. In addition d. Furthermore
15. I dropped my cell phone and it broke. ________, I need to either buy a new one or borrow yours.
a. In spite of c. Furthermore e. Otherwise
b. likewise d. Therefore
16. I can’t help you with your homework because I am not very good at geometry. ________ I know someone who can.
a. However c. In addition e. In the same way
b. For example d. Subsequently
17. _________ it was raining. I still walked to school.
a. Consequently c. Accordingly e. Although
b. Furthermore d. As a result
18. _________ of her good grade, Rebecca did not get accepted to stanfood.
a. In addition c. As a result e. Therefore
b. In spite of d. On the other hand
19. Jeremy is very active and enjoys exercising; _________, Chris sits on his couch all day playing video games.
a. Similarly c. In addition e. As a result
b. For example d. On the other hand
20. My sister is a very kind and generous person. _________, she helps me with my homework and drives me to
basketball practice.
a. Likewise b. Hence c. Additionally d. As a result e. For example
21. Cathy is sick; _________, she come to school today.
a. Nevertheless c. As a result e. Nonetheless
b. Still d. Despite that
22. What types of punctuation can always follow a transitional word or phrase?
a. period b. colon c. semicolon d. comma e. apostrophe
23. What type of punctuations missing from the sentence below? Choose the best answer. I ate five slices of pizza
_______ still, I am not full.
a. period b. colon c. semicolon d. comma e. quotation marks
24. Before the storm, the city council failed to inform residents of the disaster __________, the death toll was
enormous.
a. Therefore c. Nevertheless e. Still
b. At the same time d. Firstly

Test I-B ( Topic Sentence )

Directions: Choose the answer that best develops the topic sentence. Encircle the letter of your choice.

25. Knowing how fires burn is the key to putting them out.
a. Dry Christmas trees are the most frequent cause of home fires during Christmas season. One should keep
them watered.
b. Grease fires are caused by grease getting too hot and splattering out of the pan. The pan then catches on fire.
c. Most fires are caused by man’s carelessness. The best way to stop fires id to educate people to be more
careful.
d. Fires require heat sufficient to cause combustion, fuel, and oxygen. If you take any of those away the fire will
die.
26. Being computer literate has become important in today’s job market.
a. Now that everyone has an opportunity to go to school and get a high school diploma, society has come up
with a new way to distinguish the social ranks.
b. Only the wealthy can afford to have computers, so they are the only ones who can learn how to use them. So,
the rich stay rich, and the poor get poorer.
 c. People without computer proficiency will end up with lower paying employment because computers have
become the backbone of today’s economy.
d. Computers are so complicated that they are hard to learn how to use. So you really have to be brilliant to use.

Test I-C Directions: Choose the answer that does not belong to the group. Encircle the letter that best answer the
question.

27. (1) Independent audits are a good way to help businesses stay on solid financial footing. (2) Independent audits are
done by people who are outside of the company being audited. (3) Such an audit helps prevent a company from
overextending its resources. (4) It also serves to uncover misappropriation of funds and keep transactions honest.
a. Sentence 1 c. Sentence 3
b. Sentence 2 d. Sentence 4
28. (1) A veterinary technician need to know how to give different animal types physical examinations, prepare animals
for and assist in surgery, clean teeth, administer medical treatments, and keep records. (2) A veterinary technician also
needs to know how to perform blood counts on a variety of domestic animals. (3) A vet tech needs to have a lot of
compassion for animals. (4) Many skills are required to be a veterinary technician.
a. Sentence 1 c. Sentence 3
b. Sentence 2 d. Sentence 4
29. (1) Employers have financial responsibilities that extend beyond their employees’ pay cheek. (2) They are required to
provide environments that are safe from sexual harassment. (3) They are required to pay taxes to both the state and
federal governments in addition to what they withhold for the employee. (4) They are also required to have the W2
forms to the employee for the preceding year by January 31.
a. Sentence 1 c. Sentence 3
b. Sentence 2 d. Sentence 4
30. (1) Journaling is a worthy exercise. (2) It helps hold memories of happy events. (3) It provide a safe place to explore
feelings and ideas. (4) Many famous people keep journals.
a. Sentence 1 c. Sentence 3
b. Sentence 2 d. Sentence 4
31. (1) Everyone likes to find a bargain. (2) Yard sale shoppers save money buying previously owned items. (3) Sellers
make money and prevent waste. (4) Yard sales are a win-win event.
a. Sentence 1 c. Sentence 3
b. Sentence 2 d. Sentence 4

Test I-D Paragraph Development

Directions: Choose the sentence that best fills the blank in the paragraph. Write only the letter that corresponds to
your answer.

32. It is important to dress right for an interview because that critical first impression is all you will be able to give.
_______________. While image is not everything, it is important.
a. Look for and buy clothes that are durable and dependable.
b. Most interviews last less than 20 minutes.
c. Be careful not to use slang expressions
d. One key is to wear clothes to the interview that reflect the job you want.
33. Good communication skills also require good listening skills. _______________. Paraphrasing what you believe you
heard back to the speaker will give the speaker a chance to know that you are listening, and it will provide both of you
with an immediate opportunity to clear up any misunderstanding.
a. Using obscene language is a sure way to make people angry.
b. Most mix-ups in communications are as result of inattentive listening.
c. You should be sure to speak loudly and clearly to be heard.
d. a generous smile communicates a warm personality.
34. Many “ stomach viruses “ are really not caused by a virus at all. The complaints of diarrhea, cramps, and fever are
frequently the result of the various aspects of improper food handling. _______________.
a. Keeping mayonnaise out in the heat too long will have the same result.
 b. The best way to avoid those problems is to be scrupulously clean, and store and cook foods properly.
c. It is very dangerous to cut up raw meat and then prepare vegetables on the same cutting board without
thoroughly scrubbing the cutting board first.
d. Undercooked meats are notorious for causing severe gastrointestinal problems.
35. ___________________. Typing www.osha.gov on your Internet address bar will allow you discover the answer to
questions you may have about safety for your work environment. Industry standards are outlined with links to specific
standard information.
a. OSHA requires employers to furnish employees with a place of employment that is free from recognized
hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.
b. there are different rules relating to the different aspects of welding in shipyards, industry, and construction.
c. The federal Government leaves on-the-job safety up to the employer.
d. Federal rules only apply to major industry.

Test III Directions: Answer the following questions comprehensively.

36. What is paragraph writing?

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37. What is method of paragraph development?

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38. What does develop writing mean?

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39-50. What do the following modes of paragraph mean in writing?

 Definition
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 Classification
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 Process Analysis
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 Comparison and Contrast

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 Description
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 Narration
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 Argumentative
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 Cause and Effect

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 Exemplification
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 Analogy
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 Exposition
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 Persuasion
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51. How do you write a paragraph in an essay?
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52-54. What are the three (3) main parts of a paragraph? Describe each.
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55. Why are paragraphs considered as the building block of papers?

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56. How do you write a good topic sentence for a body paragraph?
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57. What are transition words or expressions?

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58. What are transitions in a paragraph?

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59. Why are transitional devices important in writing a paragraph?

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60. How are they effective in writing a paragraph?

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