DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN READING AND WRITING SKILLS:

DIRECTIONS: Choose the letter of the best answer that is asked for in the following questions:

1. This is a pattern of development that is used to recall a set of events that is arranged
chronologically.
A. Definition B. Description C. Narration D. Persuasion
2. This is a pattern of development that is used to give details about the subject’s appearance or
characteristics.
A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition C. Description D. Exemplification
3. This is a spoken conversation or reader’s interaction with the text.
A. Conversation B. Discourse C. Message D. Text
4. These are words and phrases that show how ideas are related.
A. Idiomatic Expression B. Discourse C. Message D. Transitional Devices
5. It is a statement of the gist of the paragraph.
A. Topic outline B. Discourse C. Thesis statement D. Topic sentence
6. This adheres to broad conventions and rules which determine the language and structure used, and
relays or communicates non-interactively.
A. Conversation B. Discourse C. Message D. Text
7. A text becomes a connected discourse when we ___________
A. Listen B. read C. talk D. write
8. This means that the connection of ideas is at the idea level. It also refers to the rhetorical aspects of
writing.
A. Coherence B. Cohesion C. Persuasion D. Description
9. This means that the connection of ideas is at the sentence level. It also focuses on the grammatical
aspects of writing.
A. Coherence B. Cohesion C. Persuasion D. Description
10. This means dividing a text into paragraphs.
A. Paraphrasing B. Ordering C. Paragraphing D. Organizing
11. Every Wikipedia article is full of links to other articles within the site. Identify its context
development.
A. Hypertext B. Intertext
12. Legendary Filipino comics creator Mars Ravelo created the fantasy characters: Darna, Captain
Barbell, and Dyesebel. Identify its context development.
A. Intertext B. Hypertext
13. The Philippine government needs to impose tighter regulations as regards to accepting foreign
workers. Identify its type of claim.
A. Claim of fact B. Claim of value C. Claim of policy
14. Having credit cards make people more irresponsible with their money. Identify its type of claim.
A. Claim of fact B. Claim of value C. Claim of policy
15. Mountains are bigger landform compared to hills. Identify its type of claim.
A. Claim of fact B. Claim of value C. Claim of policy
16. Critical reading is not to criticize but to assess the validity of the text.
A. True B. False C. Not so sure

17. Hedges are used to be courteous in expressing _______

A. Evidence B. Assertions C. Counterclaims D. Critical Reading
18. It is an engaging in analytic activity which involves the reader by asking questions about the text and
the author’s claim.
A. Evidence B. Assertions C. Counterclaims D. Critical Reading
19. It is the body of facts given by the authors to support their claims.
A. Counterclaims B. Opinion C. Evidence D. None of the above
20. This is the part of an argument where a statement offers an explanation behind a party’s claim.
A. Claim B. Counterclaim C. Evidence D. Reason
21. This is a statement that asserts facts based on one’s understanding about a particular topic or issue.
A. Claim B. Counterclaim C. Evidence D. Reason
22. It provides a conflicting angle to the main claim.
A. Claim B. Counterclaim C. Evidence D. Reason
23. It means drawing conclusion on the basis of circumstantial evidence.
A. Textual evidence B. Inference C. Argument
24. It is defined as the details given by the author in order to support his/her claim.
A. Textual evidence B. Inference C. Argument
25. This is a statement or series of statements for or against something.
A. Textual evidence B. Inference C. Argument
26. It is a sneak peek of the content of the book that includes relevant description as well as its overall
perspective and purpose.
A. Book review B. Movie review C. Newspaper review D. Encyclopedia review
27. Which of the following does not describe the nature and purpose of a literature review?
A. It is a type of an academic essay.
B. It synthesizes and evaluates the relevant scholarly paper on a topic.
C. It contains some of the major concerns and debates within a discipline.
D. It attempts to develop a new argument.
28. Which of the following is a long, formal essay, usually five to fifteen pages in length that presents the
writer’s views and findings on a chosen subject?
A. Book report B. Research report C. Formal report D. Informal report
29. Which part of the project proposal provides the background necessary for understanding the
project?
A. Project introduction B. Project description
B. Project methodology D. Project revision
30. Which composition highlights the opinion of the specific entity about an issue?
A. Research report B. Article critique C. Project proposal D. Position paper
ANSWER KEY:

1-15 (3rd Quarter)

1. C
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. D
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. A
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. A

16-30 (4TH Quarter)

16. A
17. C
18. D
19. C
20. D
21. A
22. B
23. B
24. A
25. C
26. A
27. A
28. B
29. A
30. D