Cristo Rey Institute for Career Development

106 Rizal Avenue, Batangas City

Name: ____________________________ Score:___________________

Course/Year/Section: ____________ Date: ___________________

MIDTERM EXAMINATION 
IN 
EL4 –TECHNICAL WRITING

I. Read the following pairs of sentences. Write C if it is a concrete sentence

and G if it is a general sentence. [6 pts.]

1. ______ For many Filipinos, the Philippine flag symbolizes freedom and
_ independence.
2. ______ For many Filipinos, the Philippine flag is a powerful symbol that has
_ various meanings.
3. _______ Jennifer did the arithmetic problems.
3. _______ Jennifer did her homework.
5. _______ According to research, the first year of college can be a very difficult
  time for students living away from home.
6. _______ According to researcher Joshua Gold, many college freshmen suffer
from severe homesickness during their first semester.

II. Rewrite the following to make them more concise. [9 pts.]

7.
period of four days 
7.
The reason I’m reading this is because I love writing.
7.
personal opinion
7.
surrounded on all sides
7.
cooperate together
7. enclosed herewith
7. exactly the same
7. free gift
7. particular interest

furthermor however another

e
because therefore also
III. Fill the blanks below with the appropriate transitions listed from the
table below. [10 pts.]

16. Cycling to work is quicker than driving, __________________, it's a lot cheaper and is
better exercise.
17. There are many benefits to exercising. _________________, you must take some
precautions to avoid injury. 
 18. Succeeding in college often is a challenge for students. __________________, most
colleges provide services designed to help students, such as peer tutoring and
personal counseling. 

19. Most car accidents happen __________________drivers aren't paying attention.

20. One reason people have dogs is for companionship; __________________ is for
protection.

IV. Correct the following sentences by rewriting them and adding correct
punctuation marks. Use the given conjunctions below. [10 pts.]

althoug but because

h

21. – 22. My cat Buster loves to nap on warm appliances when he sleeps on top of
the television, his tail swipes the screen like a windshield wiper.

23. – 24. At the back of the classroom, Nina sat with her arms crossed, glaring at
her teacher, Mr. Beane, her body language indicated that English was her least
favorite subject.

25. – 26. Driving a car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's
health.

27. – 28. The air conditioner is too loud, Cleo can't sleep.

29. – 30. John is always late for work, nobody seems to care.

V. Rewrite the following comma splice by supplying correct punctuation/s.

[10 pts.]

31. – 32. Our town has four restaurants only one is open at 7:00am.

33.– 34. If you look through the window you can see the mountain peaks in the
distance.

35. – 36. Larry is never interested in going for a run in the winter however in the
summer he'll take a brief jog.

37.– 38. We've done all that we can here pack up the supplies.

39. – 40. Having a car allows you to get places quickly so you don't have to ask
your parents for a ride.
Prepared by: Approved by:

Ms. Krizyl May B. Alda Mr. Eduardo V. Borbon

          Instructress        
School Director

Answer:

IV. 
1. Furthermore
2. However
3. Therefore
4. Because
5. another
 
 

7. four days
7. I’m reading this is because I love writing.

7.

21.My cat Buster loves to nap on warm appliances. When he sleeps on top of the
television, his tail swipes the screen like a windshield wiper.
21.At the back of the classroom, Nina sat with her arms crossed, glaring at her
teacher, Mr. Beane. Her body language indicated that English was her least
favorite subject.

23.Driving a car is fast and comfortable, but riding the bicycle is better for one's
health.
23.Because of the loud air conditioner, Cleo can't sleep.
23.Although John is always late for work, nobody seems to care.

40.Our town has four restaurants; only one is open at 7:00am.

40.If you look through the window, you can see the mountain peaks in the
distance.
40.Larry is never interested in going for a run in the winter; however, in the
summer he'll take a brief jog.
40.We've done all that we can here; pack up the supplies.
 40.Having a car allows you to get places quickly, so you don't have to ask your
parents for a ride.
Masculinity