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A. Read and analyze the following questions then, choose the letter of the correct answer
from the given choices. Write your answer on the space provided
______ 2. What structure of a position paper should clearly identify the issue and?
state the author’s position?
A. Arguments B. Body C. Conclusion D. Introduction
______ 3. Which structure of a position paper you may begin with some background
information and should incorporate a discussion of both sides of the
issue?
A. Arguments B. Body C. Conclusion D. Introduction
1. _________________It is a type of writing that seeks to explain, describe, define, inform, or clarify.
2. _______________A kind of academic writing in which the student researches a controversial
issue and writes a paper that explains his/her stand or viewpoint on it.
3.________________ It tries to explain how two subjects are either similar or different.
4. _________________This writing provides factual information, critical analysis, and space for
more than one viewpoint.
5. ________________A type of writing intended to judge something according to a set of criteria.
C. Read and analyze the Holstee Manifesto “This Is Your Life.” Relate your life with the issues presented by the writer. Do you
agree or disagree with what the writer beliefs? Elaborate your answer. (15 points)
Holstee: This Is Your Life
This is your Life. Do what you love and do it often. If you don’t like something, change it. If you don’t like your job, quit. If you don’t
have enough time, stop watching TV. Life is about the people you meet, and the things that you create with them so go out and
start creating. Life is short. Live your dream and share your passion.
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Ms. Angelina D. Rivera
Subject Teacher
Summative Test No.1 in English 8 Module 1.
2. Apart from using, determiners, repetition, transitional devices, which below can be used to
achieve coherence? A. claim B. idea development C. grammatical signals D. pattern of idea
development
4. Which pattern of idea development is used to present an action that can be taken
to address an identified concern or issue?
A. cause-and-effect C. problem-solution
B. claim-counterclaim D. general-to-particular
5. Which pattern of idea development is based on opinions and emotions that aim
to convince the readers to do or believe in something?
A. cause-and-effect B. persuasion C. claim-counterclaim D. problem-solution
6. Which pattern of idea development explains the reasons and results of something?
A. cause-and-effect B. persuasion C. claim-counterclaim D. problem-solution
7. Which pattern of idea development commonly uses the grammatical signals also,
for example, in addition, specifically, and for instance?
A. cause-and-effect B. general-to-particular C. claim-counterclaim D. persuasion
9. Which among the grammatical signals below is LEAST appropriate for cause and
effect pattern of idea development?
A. as a result B. even though C. consequently D. with these reasons
10. Which among the grammatical signals and expressions below is appropriate for
claim-counterclaim pattern of idea development?
A. I urge B. People say C. Join now D. With these reasons
Unable to fall asleep is frustrating. However, you can fall asleep faster through these
ways. _________ is listening to relaxing music. Playing this type of music helps you have a
restful and deeper sleep compared to someone who doesn’t listen to music. Another way is
by keeping the lights off. Keeping the room dark when going to bed helps you sleep.
Lastly, avoid using gadgets during bed time. The blue light from gadgets blocks the
production of melatonin, the hormone that makes you sleepy. To sum up, these are some
ways to help you easily fall asleep.
A. Also B. One way C. Next D. Another way
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