Directions: Below the poems, read each statement carefully and choose the option which each statement

refers to.

1. The persona recounts old memories of friendship.

a. Auld Lang Syne
b. I Think Continually of Those Who Were Truly Great
c. Both poems
d. Not mention in the two poems

2. The text talks about what endures through time.

a. Auld Lang Syne
b. I Think Continually of Those Who Were Truly Great
c. Both poems
d. Not evident in the two poems

3. Personification is utilized by the author.

a. I think Continually of Those who Were Truly Great
b. Auld Lang Syne
c. Both poems
d. Not evident in the two poems

4. The text is marked with vivid imagery.

a. I think Continually of Those who Were Truly Great
b. Auld Lang Syne
c. Both poems
d. Not evident in the two poems

5. Nature pays tribute to persons of valor.

a. Auld Lang Syne
b. I Think Continually of Those Who Were Truly Great
c. Both poems
d. Not mention in the two poems

6. Which organizational tool will be most helpful for a student in writing a compare and contrast essay?
a. Chronological chart
b. Venn diagram
c. Flow chart
d. Tree diagram
7. What does compare mean in a compare and contrast essay?
a. Describe similarities
b. Describe differences
c. Describe the summary of the essay
d. Describe similarities and differences

8. Simile is a figure of speech involving the ________ of one thing with another thing of a different kind using
“like” or “as”.
a. Symbolism
b. Differentiation
c. Comparison
d. Representation

9. Mara and Maria’s homes are in Landville. Mara lives in a small house with many animals. Her best friend,
Maria, lives in a big house without pets. How were the friends’ homes similar?

a. Mara’s house is small, but Maria’s is big.

b. Mara and Maria’s homes are in the same village.
c. Maria doesn’t have pets, Mara does.
d. Both Mara and Maria love animals.

10. ___________ is one of the most challenging critical reading skills to acquire because it requires
evaluating and synthesizing.
a. Contrasting texts
b. Comparing and contrasting texts
c. Comparing texts
d. Summarizing texts

11. The word "ecclesiastical" is relating to the Christian Church or its clergy. The word "proselyte pertains to
a person who has converted from one opinion, religion, or party to another. Which statement best describes
the two words?
a. Ecclesiastical is an adjective while proselyte is a noun.
b. Ecclesiastical and proselyte are both adjectives.
c. Ecclesiastical and proselyte are both nouns.
d. Both ecclesiastical and proselyte can be used alternately.

12. After reading a text about how a family sustained their needs by planting fruits and vegetable in the
garden, you recalled how our ancestors used to do the same. What kind of connection was made?
a. text-to-text
b. text-to-world
c. text-to-self
d. no connection made

13. In text-to-self connection, which of the following is NOT involved?

a. personal experiences
b. neighbor's life
c. own feelings
d. interests and hobbies

14. What connection are you making to a text when you ask, “Which news report remind me of this?”
a. text-to-world
b. text-to-self
c. text-to-text
d. all three
15. This character has the same problem as the character that I have read about in a story last year.
a. text-to-text connection
b. text-to-self connection
c. text-to-world connection
d. no connection made
16. It is a larger connection that a reader brings to a reading situation including our perception to the world.
a. text-to-text connection
b. text-to-self connection
c. text-to-world connection
d. none of the above

17. Which of the following DOES NOT show a text-to-text connection?

a. Fiona relates the fable "The Rabbit and the Turtle" to Sherlock Holmes.
b. Randy finds Noli Me Tangere somewhat similar to the theme of Les Miserables.
c. The parables in the Bible were adopted in Filipino books about Values Education.
d. The story of Titanic reminds Alvin of his survival in a shipwreck three years ago.

18. This story reminds me of a vacation we took in my grandfather’s farm.

a. text-to-text connection
b. text-to-self connection
c. text-to-world connection
d. no connection made

19. This character has the same problem as the character that I have read about in a story last year.
a. text-to-text connection
b. text-to-self connection
c. text-to-world connection
d. no connection made

20. This reminds me of when I was young, growing up in the province, and how I also loved to sit outside on
summer nights.
a. text-to-text connection
b. text-to-self connection
c. text-to-world connection
d. no connection made

21. What are the different ways a learner can connect to a text?
a. text-to-text connection
b. text-to-self connection
c. text-to-world connection
d. all three

22. I saw a program on television that talked about things described in this article.
a. text-to-text connection
b. text-to-self connection
c. text-to-world connection
d. no connection made

23. A type of text connections where you relate the material to another that you have already come across.
a. text-to-text connection
b. text-to-self connection
c. text-to-world connections
d. none of the above

24. How does this topic "Making Connections" help us reflect on particular issues, concerns, or dispositions
in life?
a. This topic makes us aware of what is going on around us in relation to the texts we read.
b. This topic directs us to correct decision-making based on texts we read.
c. This topic helps us develop positive attitude based on real-life stories we read.
d. All of the above

25. How does the English subject make Filipino readers connect to the world?
a. We learn how to listen attentively in English subject.
b. We learn to develop correct pronunciation of English terms.
c. We learn different literatures from all over the world.
d. We learn to widen our English vocabulary.
26. The following are benefits of reading to a person EXCEPT __________.
a. It can help a person to perceive truth.
b. It can help a person to engage in politics.
c. It allows a person to see the world in different colors.
d. It can help a person to explore new knowledge.

27. What factor provides a clearer picture of the character’s background and origin and thus plays a
fundamental role in shaping a text?
a. history
b. culture
c. environment
d. author's emotion
e. author's background

28. Which of the following is NOT an internal factor that could influence a selection?
a. author's emotions
b. author's background
c. author's style of writing
d. author's hobbies and interests
e. author's neighborhood

29. Which refers to beliefs, customs, values, and practices of a certain race?
a. text and culture
b. text and history
c. text and environment
d. text and world

30. What is used to unfold conflicts that came from objects or people around the characters?
a. text and culture
b. text and history
c. text and environment
d. text and world