NOTRE DAME OF PIGCAWAYAN, INC.

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Pigcawayan, North Cotabato
S.Y. 2021 – 2022
SECOND SEMESTER FINAL EXAM
GRADE 11 HUMSS/STEM READING & WRITING
MS. REYCHEL D. NECOR Date: __________
Name: ___________________________ Grade & Section: _____________

I. TRUE OR FALSE. Select from the four given choices. Write the correct answer on the space provided before the
number.
_____ 1. A term used for a position paper.
A. Concept paper B. Critique Paper C. Point of view paper D. Technical report
_____ 2. Which of the following is not an essential in writing the position paper?
A. Assert the thesis
B. Introduce the topic
C. Provide background on the topic to explain why it is important
D. Provide explanation but not the evidence
_____ 3. It is a one-sentence statement about the topic.
A. Argument B. Introduction C. Main idea D. Thesis
_____ 4. What sources to use if you are doing introductory information and overviews?
A. Academic journals
B. Books and government reports.
C. Directories, encyclopedias, and handbooks
D. Newspapers and magazines
_____ 5. Which of the following questions should not be used when you are asking to present a strong argument?
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. Which term means a written or spoken form of defense?
A. Argument B. Opening statement C. Opposition D. Satire
_____ 7. In which part of the essay do we write the action plan or recommendation of the position paper?
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Thesis Statement
_____ 8. What is the ideal minimum number of paragraphs in a position paper?
A. Five B. Four C. Three D. Two
_____ 9. What part of the essay do you restate the argument of the paper?
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Thesis Statement
_____ 10. Which part of the position paper you "refute" the counterclaim?
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Thesis Statement

II. MATCHING TYPE. Match each description in column A to item in column B. Write the letter of the correct answer
on the blank provided before the number.
A B
_____1. Describes various aspects of a concept a. Brainstorming
_____2. Used to classify items b. Coordination
_____3. Uses words and phrases as entries when organizing ideas c. Cycle
_____4. Uses the same label for items of the same relevance d. Fishbone Map
_____5. Used to enumerate items e. Idea list
_____6. Technique for generating ideas f. Network tree
_____7. Used to show similarities and differences g. Plot diagram
_____8. Used to show causes and effects h. Spider map
_____9. Used to show repeated results i. Topic outline
_____10. Used to show the flow of the story j. Venn diagram
III. ENUMERATION.  Enumerate what are being asked on each of the following item. Write the correct answers below.
1-3. Parts of a Position Paper
4-10. Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper
11-15. Guidelines in Choosing a Topic
16-20. Relevant and Current Issues in the Philippines
20-25. Families involved in Political Dynasty
26-30. Places in the Philippines with highest rate of Poverty

Prepared by:

REYCHEL D. NECOR
Subject Teacher

Checked by:
KCOLLEEN KAYE G. GENOVA GREGORIO M. SINAHAN
English Department Head SHS Academic Coordinator

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