First Examination in English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Directions: Read and answer each item carefully. Write the letter of your answer on a clean sheet of paper.
1. What is a topic sentence?
A) A sentence with signal words that increase the effectiveness of organization.
B) A way to conclude the paragraph so the reader knows what the paragraph was about.
C) Reasons, examples and other details to support the main point of the paragraph.
D) The sentence that expresses the main point, or idea, of a paragraph.
2. What is an essay?
A) A series of paragraphs about one main idea or point
B) The final stage in the writing process
C) An excellent way to get a lot of information down on paper
D) The sentence that expresses the main point, or idea, of a paragraph
3. Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
A) We regret to inform you that .....
B) We are sorry to tell you that...
C) We are sorry to say that...
D) Sorry but..
4. Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
A) I have a ton of experience in this area.
B) I have a considerable amount of experience in this area.
C) I have a lot of experience in this area.
D) I have many experiences in this area.
5. What are the six things a summary must include?
A) Who, what, when, where, why, and how
B) Author, illustrator, date of publishing, page numbers, chapters, and index
C) The first six chapters of any chapter book
D) Vocabulary words, definitions, dedication page, paragraphs, and details of the story
6. How does analysis aid in writing a reflection paper?
A) Analysis does not help in writing a reflection paper.
B) Analysis allows you to choose a topic.
C) You learn about the smaller details that make up a whole topic.
D) Analysis is lumping all the details together to make an assumption.
7. When thinking about annotation, you should consider all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Listing thorough notes on each page of text
B) Using system consistently/repeatedly
C) Creating a key of markings and notations
D) Keeping markings to a minimum
8. In the SQ3r Reading System, what do the three R's stand for?
A) Read, Remember, Review
B) Read, Recite, Review
C) Remember, Read, Rewrite
D) Recite, Recall, Remember
Questions 9-10, read the question and chose the best thesis statement.
9. Should cigarettes be made illegal?
A) Although smoking has many negative health effects, making smoking illegal would not solve the problem.
B) Teenagers should be allowed to smoke if they choose to.
C) Smoking is a leading cause of death in the United States.
D) Smoking is bad.
10. What is the best way to teach the public about healthy lifestyles?
A) People should be able to decide what kind of lifestyle they want to have even if it is unhealthy.
B) I disagree that laws can help people stay healthy.
C) Advertising is an effective medium for selling many things, and I believe it can sell good health too.
D) People should be aware of healthy options.

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Joezer D. Valdez Marites M. Luna
Teacher II Secondary School Principal II