Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA

FOURTH QUARTER EXAM

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NAME: ________________________________________ SCORE: _______________
GRADE & STRAND: ___________________________ DATE: _________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Directions: Read each question carefully, and then CHOOSE THE LETTER OF
YOUR ANSWER that best fits the question.
A. Ethical B. Emotional C. Logical D. None of the choices
ITEM 1-5. Read and analyze each situation. Identify the main appeal being used in each situation. Choose
the letter that corresponds with your answer.
1. At a school board meeting, one of the members argues against the change to a longer school day. She
cites facts about the number of students involved in after- school activities and estimates how many
hours of work it would require adjusting schedules.
2. A friend of yours tells her story: She works hard to keep up her grades and puts in long hours at home
taking care of her younger siblings. She says her opinion on the longer school day is important because
she is a hard-working individual who knows it would mean trouble for many students like her.
3. Your social studies teacher gets into the fray. He cites case studies about schools that have tried a
longer day without seeing a rise in test scores. He is against the extension.
4. You have dinner with a friend whose parent is a teacher. The parents are in favor of the longer day and
says you should agree with her. Her experience teaching, administering, and counseling at schools all
over the country means that she really knows her stuff on this issue.
5. As a member of the newspaper staff, you are charged with researching information that will help
students decide whether a longer school day will be helpful to them. You give them examples of the
research you have conducted as you have reached your conclusion.
6. Which of the following refers to a published declaration of the intentions, motives, or views of the
issuer, be it an individual, group, political party or government?
a. Law b. Texts c. Manifesto d. Arguments
7. Which of the following is a kind of writing where the students establish a position in a given topic and
then uses evidence to persuade the audience to see things from his/her point of view?
a. Academic text c. Argumentative writing
b. Literary Writing d. Comprehensive Writing
8. In academic writing, this is usually a main idea, often called a “claim” or “thesis statement,” backed up
with evidence that supports the idea.
a. concept b. question c. research d. argument
9. In analyzing an issue and developing an argument, the following may be included as supporting
evidence EXCEPT;
a. diaries b. current issues c. in-depth studies d. position papers & analyses
10. The following are the things to do to write a great argument, EXCEPT;
a. makes a diary of events c. investigate several sides of the argument
b. makes an educated stance d. collect evidence, including facts, statistics, & claims
11. Which among the following is the best definition for claim?
a. A statement you believe to be false c. Evidence that proves something right
b. A statement you believe to be true d. An opinion
12. Which among the following does ‘reasonable argument’ mean?
a. A strong statement
b. A written response to a claim
c. An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim
d. An opinion you believe in
13. Which among the following is the proof from credible sources used to support the writer's claims?
a. Claim b. Argument c. Counter Argument d. Evidence
14. “Champurrado or chocolate rice porridge is Filipino’s most favorite food for breakfast.” The statement
is an example of…
a. Claim b. Evidence c. Counter Argument d. Defense
15. “According to the World Health Organization, peanut butter is a great source of protein.” The
statement is an example of…
a. Defense b. Evidence c. Claim d. Counter Argument
16. “The doctor told me to eat less oily foods as it can cause health issues later in life.” What type of
appeal is used in this statement?
a. Ethical b. Logical c. Emotional d. Ethical
17. “The temperatures in the summer, on average, are much warmer than any other season.” The
statement is an example of…
a. Counter Argument b. Claim c. Defense d. Evidence
18. Which among the following is the opposing claim, the other side?
a. Claim b. Evidence c. Defense d. Counter Argument
19. Which of the following is the best example of an argument?
a. How COVID Patients Survive: Five Surprising Facts
b. Video gamers should play Fortnite because it increases mental agility, and you can make new
friends.
c. Have you ever wondered what makes Philippines susceptible to earthquake?
d. Milk is healthier than soda.
20. Which of the arguments is logical appeal?
a. Everyone knows that bottled drinking water is healthy.
b. Water bottles can be recycled, but many don't get recycled.
c. Filipinos use 163 million plastic sachet packets daily.
d. Using refillable water bottles can help reduce the amount of trash in our landfills.
21. The following situations allow the speaker to use ethical appeal, EXCEPT
a. A commercial for a certain detergent claim that you should use it because studies have shown
that it leaves colors 20 percent brighter than other detergents and costs 25 percent less than other
brands.
b. One of the contestants on The Voice argues that the judges should choose her not because her
voice sounds good, but because she has so much experience singing and knows everything required of her
to be a top-notch rock star in today’s media.
c. In a campaign commercial, a politician cites promises he has made and kept in previous offices
and jobs, showing that he will make a reliable, trustworthy leader.
d. Another commercial for a detergent has a well-known talk show host who often has housekeeping
tips on her show present the product as better than the competition.
22. Which one is an example of a reason to support a claim?
a. My parents say I don't need more allowance, but they don't realize what my expenses are.
b. Students allowance should be increased.
c. I need a larger allowance.
d. I need a larger allowance because I don't have enough money for lunch or transportation.
23. Which of the following is the best claim/stand for increasing the legal driving age?
a. No, the legal driving age should not increase.
b. The legal driving age is18.
c. I believe the legal driving age should remain at eighteen.
d. The legal driving age should be increased to 20 so you have less accidents.
24. Which among the following is strong evidence?
a. Opinions b. Counterclaims c. Facts d. Numbers
25. Which piece of evidence could BEST be used to defend this claim: The government SHOULD decide
what students eat for lunch.
a. School lunches, on average, have only about 550 calories; however, lunches brought from home
have about 850 calories.
b. Report said that students refused to eat school lunches for three weeks.
c. The rules make lunches cheap for students, but they cost schools money.
d. School canteen should prepare healthy lunch for students.
26. Which statement is relevant evidence?
a. My family has a computer at home.
b. My son loves Star Wars.
c. In a recent study, 90% of students prefer modular learning delivery.
d. I believe that Safeguard is the most effective soap brand to kill bacteria.
27. “The nutritional facts show that Coke has less sugar than Pepsi.” This statement is an example of…
a. Claim b. Evidence c. Counter Argument d. Thesis Statement
28. “Nike is the best shoes in the market.” This statement is an example of…
a. Claim b. Evidence c. Counter Argument d. Thesis Statement
29. Which of the following is good example of evidence to help support your stand on an issue?
a. Research and Survey results c. Interview of an Ordinary citizen
b. Expert Opinions d. All of the choices
30. Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be
required to wear uniforms?
a. When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than P 1,000.00.
b. A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique
style and independence."
c. Studies have shown that the schools which required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates
went up, and behavior incidents went down.
d. School uniforms display identity and depict discipline.
31. Which among the following is an academic paper that aims to present the stand of the author or a
person on an issue?
a. concept paper b. position paper c. essay d. journal
32. Which among the following is not a content of a position paper?
a. thesis statement b. arguments c. counterclaims d. opinion
33. Which of the following should NOT be included in the introduction of a position paper?
a. claims b. thesis statement c. topic d. background information
34. How many claims or arguments are necessary or ideal in defending a stand on an issue?
a. two b. three c. four d. one
35. These are the claims of the opposite side or those who disagrees with the author’s/ person’s stand on
the issue.
a. claims b. opinions c. counterclaims d. arguments
36. What other term can be used to refer to a position paper?
a. manifesto b. essay c. concept paper d. research
37. Which among the choices can be a source of evidence to strengthen one’s claims?
a. statistics b. journals c. researches d. all of the choices
38. The following are essential in writing the position paper, except
a. Assert the thesis c. Provide explanation but not the evidence
b. Introduce the topic d. Provide background on the topic to explain why it is important
39. The following are asked to present a strong argument, except
a. Is this a lengthy issue?
b. Can you identify at least two distinctive positions?
c. Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and uncertainty?
d. Are you personally interested in advocating one of these positions?
40. Which argument would be a good topic for a position paper?
a. Stealing should be a crime. c. Children should eat vegetables.
b. Gambling should be legalized. d. Clean air is beneficial to the environment.
41. You are writing a position paper which argues that the legislature should force companies to pay
larger fines when they pollute. Which option would work as evidence for a counter-argument?
a. A study that shows companies pollute more wherever fines don’t exist.
b. A claim that if the legislature passes new fines, companies will move elsewhere.
c. A news report on companies that have shut down in areas where environmentalist legislation has
been enacted.
d. All of the above.
42. You are writing a position paper which argues that countries should pass more stringent laws
criminalizing the poaching of endangered animals. You cite the following fact about endangered
animals: “As many as 30% to 50% of all species are heading toward extinction by 2050.” Which option
is the best commentary sentence for this evidence?
a. “An extinction rate of 50% is unacceptably high.”
b. “30% is the low end of the estimate, and 50% is the high end.”
c. “A species is declared extinct after several years of not being seen.”
d. “Scientists estimate we’re losing species at 1,000 times the natural extinction rate.”
43. How can you make your position paper strong?
a. Be sure to annotate your paper
b. Record your observations and past them in YouTube
c. Give an educated and informed opinion with supporting evidences
d. Apply citations and references in the introductory part of the paper
44. What is the ideal minimum number of paragraphs in a position paper?
a. Three paragraphs b. Five paragraphs c. Four paragraphs d. Two paragraphs
45. Which of the following is not included in the position paper?
a. Counter-argument c. Background of the topic
b. Importance of the topic d. Thesis of the position paper
46. How many main points can be written in the body of the position paper?
a. One main point b. Two main points c. Three main points d. Four main points
47. Which of these is usually written in a form of a memorandum?
a. Formal Report c. Analytical Report
b. Informal Report d. Recommendation Report
48. Which of these is not a formal report?
a. Scientific b. Analytical c. Informational d. Recommendation
49. Which of these reports is usually more controversial in tone and typically deals with everyday
problems and issues?
a. Formal Report c. Analytical Report
b. Informal Report d. Recommendation Report
50. Which of these reports present results, analyze those results and draw conclusion based on those
results?
a. Formal Report c. Analytical Report
b. Informal Report d. Recommendation Report
ANSWER KEY
1. C 11.B 21.A 31.B 41.D
2. B 12.C 22.D 32.D 42.B
3. C 13.D 23.D 33.A 43.C
4. A 14.A 24.C 34.B 44.A
5. C 15.B 25.A 35.C 45.B
6. C 16.D 26.C 36.A 46.C
7. C 17.C 27.B 37.D 47.B
8. D 18.D 28.A 38.C 48.A
9. A 19.B 29.D 39.A 49.B
10.A 20.C 30.C 40.D 50.C