NAME: ________________________________ DATE: _________________

SECTION: ____________________________ SCORE: _______________

Reading and Writing Skills - Grade 11
2nd Semester – Midterm

Direction: Read each item carefully. Choose the best answer and circle it.

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

a. Coherence and Cohesion
c. Paragraphing
b. Organization
d. Writing Mechanics
2. A well-written text is...
a. the writer’s knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar
b. built around effective paragraphing, on coherence and on
established conventions
c. the properties that show the interplay of both the physical
aspects of organization and deeper textual aspects
d. constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of
presentation of ideas
3. Which property of a well-written text constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of
presentation of ideas?
a. Organization
c. Coherence and Cohesion
b. Language Use
d. Writing Mechanics
4. 4. Which property of a well-written text constitutes features that facilitate textual continuity?
a. Organization
c. Coherence and Cohesion
b. Language Use
d. Writing Mechanics
5. Which property of a well-written text refers to the appropriate
language to be used in writing/speaking?
a. Organization
c. Coherence and Cohesion
b. Language Use
d. Writing Mechanics
6. Which property of a well-written text refers to the established writing conventions for words that you
use?
a. Organization
c. Coherence and Cohesion
b. Language Use
d. Writing Mechanics
7. This refers to the overall understandability of what you write or say and involves summarizing the
overall argument; putting separate, major points into separate paragraphs; and beginning each
paragraph with a ‘topic sentence’, following by supporting sentences.
a. Organization
c. Coherence and Cohesion
b. Language Use
d. Writing Mechanics
8. 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 and Cohesion
b. Language Use
d. Writing Mechanics
9. It is organizing ideas by dividing text into paragraphs and making the writer’s thinking visible to the
readers.
a. Organization
c. Paragraphing
b. Outlining
d. Summarizing
10. Which of the following is not a mechanic of writing?
a. Language Used
c. Punctuation
b. Grammar
d. Capitalization

II. Direction: Read the items carefully. Identify each statement as a claim of fact, claim of policy or claim of
value.
_______________________ 1. There is only one God.
_______________________ 2. “Ang Probinsiyano” is the best teleserye ever in Philippine TV.
________________________3. Using cellphones inside the classroom should be prohibited.
_______________________ 4. Legislation should be passed to stop the sale of cigarette.
_______________________ 5. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many illnesses.
_______________________ 6. Obesity can cause heart disease.
_______________________ 7. Oranges are better than apples.
_______________________ 8. Honesty is the best policy.
_______________________ 9. Extra judicial killings should be stopped.
________________________10. Wearing of face masks should not be mandatory

III. Direction: Identify the following. Choices are inside the box.
Assertions Convention Fact Claim
Inferences Preference Opinion

______________1. Declarative sentences that claim something is true about something.

______________2. This is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of
witnesses, verified observations or the results of the research.
______________3. It is a way in which something is done, similar to traditions and norms.
______________4. This is based on facts but is difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of
producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.
_____________ 5. It is based on personal choice; therefore, they are subjective and cannot be objectively
proven or logically attached.
_____________ 6. These are conclusions drawn from evidences and reasoning.
_____________ 7. It is another term for assertion.

IV. Read each item carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is true and write FALSE if the statement is false.

_________1. A good literature review doesn’t just summarize sources – it analyzes, synthesizes, and critically
evaluates to give a clear picture of the state of knowledge on the subject.
_________2. If you are writing the literature review section of a dissertation or research paper, you will search
for literature related to your research problem and questions.
_________3. You can find out how many times an article has been cited on Google Scholar – a high citation
count means the article has been influential in the field and should certainly be included in your literature
review.
_________4. You probably won’t be able to read absolutely everything that has been written on the topic –
you’ll have to evaluate which sources are most relevant to your questions.
_________5. To begin organizing your literature review’s argument and structure, you need not to understand
the connections and relationships between the sources you’ve read.
_________6. Chronological is the simplest approach to trace the development of the topic over time.
_________7. A literature review is often the foundation for a theoretical framework.
_________8. Analyze and interpret: don’t just paraphrase other researchers—add your own interpretations
where possible, discussing the significance of findings in relation to the literature as a whole.
_________9. It is important to keep track of your sources with citations to avoid plagiarism.
________10. As you read, you should also begin the writing process. Take notes that
you can later incorporate into the text of your literature review.

Psalm 16:8

“I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me.”