SUMMATIVE EXAM SET A

Narration Description Contrast Effects to Cause Comparison and Contrast

Definition Comparison Problem- Solution Classification Organization

1. It is usually telling a story from the viewpoint of one person

2. Explaining exactly what an idea or concept means.

3. Ideal for showing what separates and unites related things or concepts

4. The result can be indicated at the end of the text

5. Identifies the similarities between two different items

6. Describes what something looks like and its characteristics

7. Used to deal with topics that pose problems and present solutions in a logical manner

8. Which of the following is not a property of a well-written text?

A. Coherence and Cohesion C. Paragraphing

B. Organization D. Writing Mechanics

9.  A well-written text is...

A. The writer’s knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar

B. Built around effective paragraphing, coherence, and established conventions

C. The properties that show the interplay of both the physical aspects of the organization and deeper
textual aspects

D. constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas

10. Which property of a well-written text constitutes features that facilitate textual continuity?

A. Organization C. Coherence and Cohesion

B. Writing Mechanics D. Language Use

11. This refers to the “grammatical” aspects of writing and is focused on the degree to which sentences
(or even different parts of a sentence) are connected so that the flow of ideas is easy to follow.

A. Organization C. Coherence

B. Cohesion D. Writing Conventions

12- 15 Properties of a well-written text

 SUMMATIVE TEST SET B
16. Unity in a paragraph means...

A. A paragraph means that the entire paragraph should focus on one single idea.

B. Presents a thought, supports it with adequate details, and completes it with a conclusion.

C. Supporting details should explain the main idea, and the concluding sentence should end the
paragraph with the same idea.

D. All of the above

17. Which of the following is not a characteristic of effective language use?

A. concise C. destructive

B. precise and clear D. familiar

18. Which of the following transitional devices is not used to present or state cause, condition, or purpose

A. for the purpose of C. with this intention

B. with this in mind D. moreover

19- 25. Identify the type of claim (Claims of fact, Claims of Policy, Claims of Value)

19. The private ownership of automatic and semi-automatic weapons in the Philippines should be
banned.

20. Which of the following types of claims leads to action?

21. What specific claim asserts some empirical (experience/ observation-based) truth?

22. The death penalty if used in the Philippines will be ineffective and impractical.

23. Generally, public secondary schools in America are not adequately preparing students for college.

24. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is wrong

25. Studies show that 8 glasses of water is the appropriate amount the body needs within a day.

26. Which of the following sentences is asking for information?

A. Marsha, are you joining the class exhibit tour tomorrow?

B. What do you think is the easiest way to get to the train station on time?

C. Mr. Pineda, excuse me, are we there yet?

D. Hmmm, I guess, you are not with us, aren’t you?

27- 29. Define

Claims of Policy

Claims of Value

Claims of Fact

30. What’s my name?