Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XI
Division of Davao del Sur
STA. CRUZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

SUMMATIVE TEST
READING AND WRITING

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the best answer of your choice below each question.

1. Which of the following is a kind of writing that presents a story?

a. description c. narration
b. definition d. persuasion

2. The purpose of this writing is to create mental images among the readers.

a .definition c. persuasion
b. description d. narration

3. “Psychology is the science that deals with the study of behavior of man and animals.” is an
example of what type of written text?

a . classification c. description
b. exemplification d. definition

4. “Waste material, such as old rags, cotton waste, paper, etc. Should be moved from the serving
area.” This statement is an example of?

a. exemplification c. comparison and contrast

b. classification d. cause and effect

5. What do you think is the importance of using comparison and contrast in writing ?

a. it helps your writing flow smoothly

b. it presents beautiful sentences upon using it
c. it highlights important details and reduces ambiguous ideas
d. the readers will keep on reading the text since it is well-constructed

6. Why do we have to establish a relationship between events and to recognize its chronological
patterns?

a. to give importance to time and order

b. to show series of ideas
c. to present hidden meanings
d. to identify every actions of a certain event
Questions 7, 8 and 9:

The problem of drug abuse is rising in many countries. It an causes multiple problems, such
as medical and psychological effects to the user, neglect or abuse their families and drug related
crimes. Resources from the different government sectors are needed to combat and battle against drug
abuse and addiction. However, it can be fought. Education, police and law enforcement, families and
even jobs can definitely help irradicate the use of drugs and lessen the problem pertaining to drug
abuse. That is why we shouldn’t not let any of our children be under the influenced of drugs. We
should educate our children properly and teach them how to make good choices in the world that they
are living. (Duping, 2020)

7. How do the different government sectors combat drug abuse?

a. by making laws in drug addiction

b. by tracking down victims of drug abuse
c. by using police resources and hospitalizing drug users
d. by hiring psychologist to treat drug addicts

8. How does education be the first to battle drug abuse?

a. it is where children stay and have fun

b. It is where children learn and develop their skills
c. It should be at school because the teacher is responsible to what the child learns
d. it should be on school so that children are aware about the negative effects of drugs

9. How did the writer persuade the reader to agree with the argument?

a. by telling the reader what to do c. by giving examples

b. by having a sound reasoning d. by presenting the need to stop drug abuse

10. What does the statement “Wrting is a complex process. No one is born a writer! Becoming a good
writer takes time and a lot of practice.” imply?

a. you should study the how to write a certain topic

b. you need to equip yourself with the different writing patterns accompanied with practice
c. you should start making your own composition
d. You must read books to organize your idea