SAN MANUEL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Second Quarter Examination in English for Academic and Professional Purposes 12

Name: _____________________________________________ Score: ______________________

Section:________________________ Date: _______________________

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in a one-half sheet of paper
(lengthwise).

1. A position paper is sometimes called .

A. Concept paper B. Technical report C. Point of view paper D. Critique paper
2. The following are essential in writing the position paper, except
A. Introduce the topic C. Provide background on the topic to explain why it is important
B. Assert the thesis D. Provide explanation but not the evidence
3. It is a one- sentence statement about the topic.
A. Thesis B. Argument C. Main idea D. Introduction
4. What source to use if you are doing introductory information and overviews?
A. Books, government reports C. Newspapers, magazines
B. Academic journals D. Directories, encyclopedias, handbooks
5. The following are asked to present a strong argument, except
A. Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and uncertainty?
B. Can you identify at least two distinctive positions?
C. Is this a lengthy issue?
D. Are you personally interested in advocating one of these positions?
6. Kids are super spreaders of Covid 19 virus.
A. Kids loves chatting with friends.
B. A US study published in the Journal of Pediatrics show that children have higher level of virus compared
to adults.
C. Children are required to wear masks.
D. Children needs not to be vaccinated.
7. Pollution is seen as a major world problem.
A. Some of the lands disappearing beneath rising seas.
B. The earth is considered the only planet in the universe that supports life.
C. The word Environment is derived from the French word “Environ” which means surrounding.
D. People get water, power, and oxygen from the environment.
8. Reforestation is a long ranges answer to massive flooding.
A. The effects of tropical cycles include heavy rain, strong wind and large storm surges.
B. Strong typhoons can disrupt power supply.
C. Forest serves to keep the water in the mountains.
D. Health facilities have been damaged due to heavy flooding.
9. Mental health is not just a millennial’s issues or senior citizens, but of everyone.
A. A healthy lifestyle is not achieved overnight, but we have to be consistent.
B. Fats are important for good health and proper functioning of the body.
C. A high salt intake can result in high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
D. Being far from family alone, not knowing where to get the family’s next meal, and other nasty things on
social media can trigger one’s anxiety.
10. Digital technology played a key role as the economy started reopening.
A. Developments in biotechnology could allow anyone even amateur biologist, to develop a tool that kill
millions
B. Employees began working remotely and use work collaboration tools to ensure productivity
C. Data security is risky as digital technology can be hacked, transmitted by several ways.
D. People are now more into virtual communication rather than cherishing what have in real life.
11. In this part you must introduce the topic, and then provide history or background of the issue.
A. Introduction B. Body C. Conclusion D. Header
12. You must state the opposing argument by briefly describing them.
A. Introduction B. Body C. Conclusion D. Header
13. You must restate both sides of the argument, summarize the three arguments made in your essay.
A. Introduction B. Body C. Conclusion D. A and B
14. When was the first cell phone invented?
A. 1971 B. 1871 C. 1973 D. 1873
15. When was the first cell phone invented?
A. Martin Cooper B. Eric Tigerstedt C. W. Rae Young D. Donald Cox
16. This process of conducting the survey involves the researcher.
A. Personal Approach B. Self-administered Approach C. Group Approach D. Individual Approach
17. It is used to probe the answers of the respondents and at the same time, to observe the behavior of the
respondents, either individually or as a group.
A. Personal Approach B. Self-administered Approach C. Group Approach D. Individual Approach
18. In this type of approach, the survey is administered without the actual presence of the researcher and the
respondents are expected to accomplish the survey independently.
A. Personal Approach B. Self-administered Approach C. Group Approach D. Individual Approach
19. The interview is set personally, and the people involved face each other in order to gather the necessary
information.
A. Face-to-face Structured Interview B. Telephone Survey C. Paper-and-pencil Survey D. Online Survey
20. Questions on the survey are asked directly to the respondent by the researcher.
A. Face-to-face Structured Interview B. Telephone Survey C. Paper-and-pencil Survey D. Online Survey
21. In this survey is done using telephone or cellular phones.
A. Face-to-face Structured Interview B. Telephone Survey C. Paper-and-pencil Survey D. Online Survey
22. This method can be used for asking consequential questions.
A. Face-to-face Structured Interview B. Telephone Survey C. Paper-and-pencil Survey D. Online Survey
23. This is a traditional method of administering a survey which entails that respondent be or are accompanied
by someone who is computer literate.
A. Face-to-face Structured Interview B. Telephone Survey C. Paper-and-pencil Survey D. Online Survey
24. This is a useful technique especially for studies which include many respondents from different locations.
A. Face-to-face Structured Interview B. Telephone Survey C. Paper-and-pencil Survey D. Online Survey
25. This is used to gather information from respondents who live in different areas.
A. Face-to-face Structured Interview B. Telephone Survey C. Paper-and-pencil Survey D. Online Survey
26. This enables all participants to answer through different online platforms.
A. Face-to-face Structured Interview B. Telephone Survey C. Paper-and-pencil Survey D. Online Survey
27. This popular tool requires an easy- administering of the survey where survey questionnaires are mailed to
individuals who are given enough time to read and ponder on the information asked.
A. Face-to-face Structured Interview B. Mail Survey C. Paper-and-pencil Survey D. Online Survey
28. It is one of the best ways to know and understand the people’s choices, attitudes, or feelings on certain
issues.
A. Survey B. Research C. Conclusion D. Interview
29. The following are types of Survey Questions except:
A. Open-ended questions B. Dichotomous Questions C. Multiple–response questions D. True or False
30. These types of questions do not have predetermined options or answers.
A. Open-ended questions B. Dichotomous Questions C. Multiple–response questions D. Matrix Questions
31. The respondents are allowed to answer the questions freely.
A. Open-ended questions B. Dichotomous Questions C. Multiple–response questions D. Matrix Questions
32. These question typically ask the “how” and “why” of something.
A. Open-ended questions B. Dichotomous Questions C. Multiple–response questions D. Matrix Questions
33. These questions are used when the researcher wants to clearly distinguish the respondent’s opinion,
preference, experience or behavior.
A. Open-ended questions B. Dichotomous Questions C. Multiple–response questions D. Matrix Questions
34. These questions have two possible answers, often either yes/no, true/false, or agree/ disagree.
A. Open-ended questions B. Dichotomous Questions C. Multiple–response questions D. Matrix Questions
35. There are certain questions that necessitate the respondents to provide more than one answer.
A. Open-ended questions B. Dichotomous Questions C. Multiple–response questions D. Matrix Questions
36. A typical advertising survey would ask the question, “How did you find about the particular service or
item”? A respondent may have encountered more than one of the probable ways.
A. Open-ended questions B. Dichotomous Questions C. Multiple–response questions D. Matrix Questions
37. There are instances where a number of questions you intend to ask have the same set of possible
answers.
A. Open-ended questions B. Dichotomous Questions C. Multiple–response questions D. Matrix Questions
38. The respondents are required to choose from a number of categories that determine their preferences.
A. Open-ended questions B. Dichotomous Questions C. Multiple–response questions D. Matrix Questions
39. These questions are intended for certain respondents only, depending on the provided answers.
A. Open-ended questions B. Contingency Questions C. Multiple–response questions D. Matrix Questions
40. Given the following data, what is the frequency of red M&M’s?
Sarah recorded the color of each M&M she pulled out of the bag: yellow, red, blue, blue, brown, red,
green, red, brown, yellow, blue, red, brown, red, yellow, green, green, yellow, brown, blue, yellow, red,
brown, green, red.
A. 7 B. 8 C. 10 D. 26
41. Given the same data as above, what is the missing number in the frequency distribution table?
Color Choices Frequency
Yellow 5
Red 7
Blue
Brown 6
Green 4

A. 3 B. 4 C. 6 D. 7
42. The frequency table below shows consumption of coffee by the number of cups. How many people were
surveyed?
Number Tally Frequency
of cups of
coffee
0-3 // 2
4-7 /// 3
8-11 //// /// 8
12-15 /// 3
16-19 // 2

A. 8 B. 10 C. 18 D. 20
43. What percent of people drink 4-7 cups of coffee per week?
Number Tally Frequen
of cups cy
of coffee
0-3 // 2
4-7 /// 3
8-11 //// /// 8
12-15 /// 3
16-19 // 2
A. 44% B.3% C.11.1% D.16.7%
44. In reporting the result of a survey, the figures gathered should be given in the form of ____.
A. data and graph B. bar and line C. percentage and proportions D. document and figure
45. The following are the tips in conducting a successful survey, except ___.
A. use response scales whenever possible C. speaks your respondent’s language
B. asks direct questions D. breaks the report into separate section
46. The purpose/aim of this report, As requested, This survey was carried out/ conducted by means of…, the
questionnaire consisted of etc.
A. To introduce B. To generalize: C. To refer to a fact D. To conclude/ summarize:
47. The fact is that…, In fact, In practice, etc.
A. To introduce B. To generalize: C. To refer to a fact D. To conclude/ summarize:

48. In general, generally, on the whole, etc.

A. To introduce B. To generalize: C. To refer to a fact D. To conclude/ summarize:
49. It is a collection of information or data in which people show their opinion/behaviors in response to the
questions given.
A. interview B. survey C. news D. all of the above

50. It is a one- sentence statement about the topic.

A. Thesis B. Argument C. Main idea D. Introduction

Prepared by: KIMBERLY R. GUCELA

Subject Teacher

Noted: BABY ZENY P. TABAG

School Head Teacher III