PRETEST IN READING AND WRITING SKILLS

General Directions: Read the statements below and write the letter of the best answer on your answer sheet.

1. It is usually considered as an extended expression of thoughts or ideas, utterances, talk, speech, discussion, and
conversation. It is often associated with speech but it may also be written.
A. Speech B. Writing C. Text D. Discourse
2. It is a technique in selecting and organizing data wherein you simply jot down all the words or ideas that come to mind
about a topic.
A. Brainstorming list B. Graphic Organizer C. Topic Outline D. Sentence Outline
3. What technique for selecting and organizing information uses visual display to show relationships between or among
ideas?
A. Brainstorming list B. Topic Outline C. Sentence Outline D. Graphic Organizer
4. A/An___________ is the skeleton of any written text.
A. Outline B. Graphic Organizer C. All of these are correct D. Brainstorming list

5. A type of outline which uses words and phrases to list ideas.

A. Sentence Outline B. Area Outline C. Topic Outline D. Thematic Outline
6. __________ is a large unit of written language. It is a group of ideas put together to make a point or one central idea.
A. Writing B. Speech C. Text D. Discourse
7. The following statement is true about simple reading; except:
A. It reflects on what the text does by making judgment C. Involves identifying and recognizing
B. It gives the basic definition of text D. The reader absorbs and understands
8. Critical reading aims to recognize the author’s purpose in writing the material, understand the tone and persuasive
elements in it, and to recognize bias in the text.
A. True B. Maybe C. It depends D. False
9. The reader must know the different kinds of information in order to evaluate the ideas in text well.
A. True B. Maybe C. It depends D. False
10. The information that is clearly stated in the text.
A. Explicit B. None of these are correct C. Implicit D. Inference
11. The information that is implied or suggested in the text.
A. Explicit B. None of these are correct C. Implicit D. Inference
12. Can we sufficiently discuss our opinion depending on the evidence that we have collected from the texts we have read?
A. Maybe B. Yes C. No D. It depends
13. It is a statement that asserts something to be true.
A. Opinion B. Argument C. Claim D. Fact
14. These suggest a solution to a problem that has been defined or described by an argument.
A. Claims of Value B. Claims of Policy C. Claims of Fact D.
None
15. All of the following are types of claims, except____________.
A. Claims of Proof B. Claims of Fact C. Claims of Value D. Claims of Policy
16. The type of claim which is factual or historical and is generally objective.
A. Claims of Value B. Claims of Policy C. Claims of Fact D. None of these are correct
17. It is claim based on the morals or the good and bad and is generally relative.
A. Claims of Value B. Claims of Policy C. Claims of Fact D. None of these are correct
18. It refers to the occasion or situation that informs the reader about why a document was written and how it was written.
A. Personal Experiences B. Context C. Culture D. Social Environment
19. In critical reading, it is not that necessary to consider the context of certain text; sometimes it is better to consider a text
as a blank slate.
A. It depends B. False C. True D. Maybe
20. Context has a great influence on the way a writer shapes his/her own texts.
A. It depends B. False C. True D. Maybe
21. What is the style of writing practiced by teachers or students?
A. Academic Writing B. Professional Writing C. Freelance Writing D. All of these are
correct
22. What style of writing is used in the workplace?
A. Academic Writing B. Professional Writing C. Freelance Writing D. All of these are
correct
23. Which of the following is not a format use in academic writing?
A. Memo B. Thesis C. Conference Paper D. Book Report
24. The focus of the academic writing is on stating facts and issues.
A. False B. It depends C. True D. Maybe
25. What kind od language should one use in writing academic papers?
A. Jargon B. Slang C. Formal D. Informal
26. It refers to the consideration in academic writing wherein one should think of who he/she is writing for.
A. Organization B. All of these are correct C. Audience D. Purpose
27. Audience and purpose are interconnected.
A. Yes B. It depends C. Maybe D. No
28. It is a matter of priorities and structure.
A. All of these are correct B. Style C. Organization D. Flow
29. It means moving from one statement in a text to another.
A. Organization B. Flow C. Style D. All of these are correct
30. In academic writing, one should also consider the presentation of the text.
A. Maybe B. No C. Yes D. It depends
31. A/An _________ gives essential information about a book or an article and provides an evaluation or critical analysis of
the book or article.
A. Literature Review B. Position Paper C. Book Review/ Article Critique D. All of these
32. Which of the following elements should one take note when writing a critique or review?
A. Author’s purpose C. Main ideas or arguments
B. Characters, mood and tone for an article D. All of these are correct
33. An integrated analysis and synthesis paper of scholarly articles related to a proposed statement is called ___________.
A. Position Paper B. Book Review C. Literature Review D. All of these are correct
34. It is a careful or diligent search, studios inquiry or examination especially investigation or experimentation aimed at the
discovery and interpretation of facts.
A. Theory B. Investigation C. Research D. All of these are
correct
35. Which of the following is not a structure to follow in writing a literature review?
A. Thematic LiteratureB. Chronological Literature Review C. Classification Literature Review D. None
36. A good research hypothesis should be testable.
A. False B. Maybe C. True D. It depends
37. It is a document used to present the general plan and justification to pursue a project.
A. Project Proposal B. Business Plan C. Budget Proposal D. All of these are correct
38. This paper is used to claim a one- sided position on a specific issue.
A. Research Report B. Book Review C. Project Proposal D. Position Paper
39. It is a written compilation of one’s education, work, experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
A. College admission letter B. Resume C. Employment application letter D. All of these
40. Which of the following is the type of letter written by the sender to briefly discuss the intention in attending the college
program?
A. Employment application letter B. Excuse letter C. College admission letter D. None of these
41. Should a resume be submitted with a cover letter?
A. Never B. Maybe C. No D. Yes
42. It is an essay written by the student applicant to answer the essay topics given by the admission office.
A. Cover Letter B. College admission essay C. Resume D. None of these
43. What should one do before writing a college admission letter?
A. Decide the format to use in writing a letter
B. Determine the program one wants to take, followed by a through research on program structure.
C. Reflect on the purpose in enrolling the course, achievements, and future goals.
D. All of these are correct
44. Which of the following letter is attached in the resume as the applicant applies for a job?
A. College admission letter B. Cover letter C. Employment application letter D. All of these
45. This refers the written form used to exchange internal and external communication to support all business processes.
A. Business Memo B. Office Correspondence C. Business E-mail D. Business
Letter
46. The communication or agreement between departments or branches of the same company is known as_________.
A. External Correspondence B. Business Letter C. Internal Correspondence D. All of these

47. This is the communication between the company and other organizations of the firm.
A. Internal Correspondence B. Business Memo C. External Correspondence D. All of these
48. In a review or critique paper, which of the following statements should not be a part of the introduction?
A. Critical evaluation of the material
B. Title of the material, year or date of publication and author’s name
C. Main argument or author’s purpose of the material
D. Main points of the article
49. Marklin Padua wants to impress the employer by showing off his skills and accomplishments in the resume. What format
should his employ?
A. Combination or Hybrid Format B. Functional Format C. Chronological Format D. None of
these
50. The heading of an Employment application letter includes ______________.
A. Date B. Applicant’s address C. Inside address D. All of these are correct
 KEY ANSWER PRETEST

1. Diacourse
2. Brainstorming list
3. Graphic Organizer
4. Outline
5. Topic Outline
6. Text
7. It reflects on what the test does by making judgement
8. True
9. True
10. Explicit
11. Impkicit
12. Yes
13. Claim
14. Claims of Policy
15. Claims of Proof
16. Claims of Fact
17. Claims of Value
18. Context
19. True
20. True
21. Academic Writing
22. Professional Writing
23. Memo
24. True
25. Formal
26. Audience
27. Yes
28. Organization
29. Flow
30. Yes
31. Book Review/Article Critique
32. All of these are correct
33. Literature Review
34. Research
35. Classification Review
36. True
37. Project Proposal
38. Position Paper
39. Resume
40. College Admission letter
41. Yes
42. College admission essay
43. All of these are correct
44. Employment application letter
45. Office Ordinance
46. Internal Correspondence
47. External Correspondence
48. Critical evaluation of materials
49. Chronological Format
50. All of these are correct