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KAGAWARAN NG EDUKASYON
Rehiyon XI
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NATIONAL ACHEVEMENT TEST REVIWER
READING & WRITING

Name: Yr. & Sec.:

Instructions: Read the following questions carefully. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
written text refers to the structural
1. Which of the sentences below defines a thesis framework of writing?
statement? A. cohesion
A. It refers to the evidence used to back up B. coherence
claims. C. mechanics
B. It is a statement of the central claims of D. organization
the essay.
C. It is a device used to pull readers into 7. Which of the following refers to the
your essay. framework of a text’s beginning, middle,
D. It is the judgment that appears at the and end?
end of an essay. A. text format
B. text length
2. What should be the last sentence in the C. text structure
introductory paragraph? D. text style
A. topic sentence
B. closing sentence 8. Which of the following is used to smoothly
C. thesis statement connect one idea to another?
D. transition sentence A. appropriate language
B. linking verbs
3. Which of the following serves as a “road C. pronoun reference
map” for the reader? D. transitional devices
A. body
B. conclusion For questions 9-11, fill in the blanks with
C. introduction the appropriate transition words to
connect ideas in given sentences.
D. thesis statement

4. Which of the following presents the writer’s 9. Dana argues for the former hypothesis.
point of view supported by evidence? _____, Nica argues for the latter.
A. body A. However
B. conclusion B. Meanwhile
C. introduction C. Moreover
D. thesis statement D. While

5. Which of the following restates and 10. We found that the suggestion was
summarizes the main points of an essay? helpful. ______ it can also help eradicate
A. body problems of absenteeism during face-to-
B. conclusion face classes.
C. introduction A. However
D. thesis statement B. Meanwhile
C. Moreover
D. In contrast

11. She had proven her claim that

6. Which among the properties of a well
 online class is fun and exciting B. title
_____her classmates believed C. discussion
otherwise. D. table of contents
A. and
B. also 17. What is the main goal of a project
C. but proposal?
D. while a. Close down the project.
b. Get approval and funding for the
project.
12. Data are raw pieces of evidence collected,
c. Find an idea for the project.
organized, and analyzed by statistician
with the hope of establishing information. d. Hire a team for the project.
(Statistics of probability 2nd edition). The
statement illustrates _____. 18. Which of the following parts of project
proposal includes work breakdown or
A. Claim of Fact staffing, task time estimates, and project
B. Claim of Policy deliverables?
A. project background
C. Claim of Value
B. project objectives/outcomes
C. Claim of Power C. project methodology
D. budgetary requirement
13. Apply for a Citi Rewards Card today
and enjoy no annual fee for life when 19. Which part of a project proposal states
you spend at least P20,000 within 60 explicitly what the project aims to
days from card approval. achieve?
A. Claim of Fact A. budgetary requirement
B. project methodology
B. Claim of Policy C. project background
C. Claim of Value D. project objectives/outcomes
C. Claim of Power
20. Which of the following best expresses an
14. The suffering Servant: Many people assertion of the given statement?
were shocked when they saw him; he
was so disfigured that he hardly looked The researcher believes that the conduct
human. – Isaiah 52: 14 of the study will be feasible.
A. Claim of Fact a. The conduct of the study is feasible.
B. Claim of Policy b. The researcher will conduct the study.
C. Claim of Value c. It is with confidence that the conduct of
the research is feasible.
C. Claim of Power d. The researcher believes that the conduct
15. A web site allows us to access most types of the study will be achievable.
of information on the internet through a
browser. It contains information beyond 21. What is the most appropriate I-Language
plain text, including sounds, images, and assertion in the given situation?
video. - Media Information Literacy
You want to share your ideas
A. Claim of Fact about the series you have watched
B. Claim of Policy recently entitled, The King.
C. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Power

a. The King depicts the secret life of the

monarchy.
b. It raises many issues about the
royal family and their strict
16. Which section explains what the project is protocols and how it affects the
about? future of the monarchy.
A. abstract
 c. The series depicts the
royal family's life, but
hopefully, it should not
expose confidential details
of the monarchy.
d. The series depicts the royal family's
life, which gives the viewers a grasp
of what is happening in the royal
houses. Hopefully, it should not
expose confidential details of the
monarchy.
22. Which type of assertion is used in the
statement below?
Facebook is a cooler social media
platform than Twitter.
a. fact
b. opinion
c. convention
d. preference
23. What is a good counterclaim for the given
argument?
Some believe that restorative
circles help the offender and
victim work out their problems.
a. The offender gets to hear how they have
harmed the victim.
b. The victim gets to hear why the offender
acts the way he or she does.
c. However, it is easier to just put someone
in detention; circles take too long.
d. But then again, the truth is that the
offender could just be faking an apology.
24.What would be a good counterclaim
for the argument, “Allowance helps
teach kids responsibility.”
a. Parents can make a chores chart for the
kids to learn household tasks.
b. True responsibility comes from doing
the right thing without being paid.
c. Kids have to save their money
responsibly and not spend it all right
away.
d. Parents save time for more important
things when children help with the
chores.
25. You are applying for a job as a virtual
assistant. Which of the following should
you include in your resume?
A. state the qualifications that would suit the
job
B. express the ability to adjust to the work
scenario
C. state willingness to meet new friends
D. show positive attitude towards low salary
26. Which of the expresses the
importance of proofreading your
resume before submitting?
A. to spot errors in spelling, grammar, and
punctuation
B. to check errors in spelling, grammar,
and punctuation
C. to underline errors in spelling, grammar,
and punctuation
D. to list down errors in spelling, grammar,
and punctuation
27. You need to include information in your
application letter that would give the
hiring officer a reference in case you will
be called for an interview. Which of the
following would this be?
A. contact details
B. character references
C. school where graduated
D. address of previous employer
28. Which of the following statements best
explains the relevance of an office
correspondence?
A. It creates harmonious relationship
among employees.
B. It keeps employees updated about issues
and concerns.
C. It helps employers evaluate employees’
communication skills.
D. It helps people in the company
communicate with each other
efficiently.
29. Which of the following best explains the
need for writing a college application
essay?
A. to express your intention to enroll
B. to explain why you choose the school
C. to express your desire to be a good
student
D. to comply with the enrolment
requirements
30. It describes and evaluates a work of
fiction or nonfiction and offers the
book’s overall purpose, structure,
style of narration to the unknown
readers.
A. Book Review
B. Literature Review
C. Movie Review
D. Newspaper Review
 ANSWER KEY (READING &
WRITING)

1. B
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. C
11. C
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. A
16. C
17. B
18. C
19. D
20. A
21. D
22. D
23. D
24. B
25. A
26. B
27. A
28. D
29. B
30. A