MIDTERM EXAMINATION

English 104

Name: ____________________________________ Date: _________________ Score: _ _____________

Directions: Read and understand each item carefully.

I. Identification. Write the correct word/s being described in each sentence.

______________________1. It means the use of similar grammatical structure in writing words, phrases,
clauses or sentences expressing ideas which are equal in value.
______________________2. It suggests failure to clear out the difference between independent clause and
sentence.
_____________________ 3. It is a word, a phrase, or a clause that does not exactly point out or identify the
word it modifies.
_____________________ 4. Any incomplete group of words punctuated as if it were a sentence.
_____________________ 5. It is a group of words that is not properly punctuated or not correctly joined by
conjunctions.
_____________________ 6. This technical writing technique is used to give or explain the meaning of an
abstract term or a concept.
_____________________ 7. It is a technical writing technique that uses words and visuals to create a picture
of a mechanism or a product.
_____________________ 8. It is a technical writing technique that makes you give a written account or
explanations of events orderly occurring one after another over time.
_____________________ 9. This technical writing technique is dominantly used in preparing
recommendation reports, feasibility reports, proposal reports and progress
reports to show similarities and differences between the contents of each report.
_____________________10. It a technical writing technique that makes you explain a thing by breaking this
thing into its categories and explaining each class based on their similarities.

II. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

11. You give great attention to the format, typing and documentation of your paper in the stage of ____.
a. publishing b. revising c. editing d. proofreading
12. Changing the position or place of your topic sentence in the paragraph is an act ______
a. revising b. proofreading c. editing d. publishing
13. The writing stage where you put in order all knowledge you have gathered about your
topic is ______.
a. writing b. proofreading c pre-writing d. post-writing
14. Giving answers to the what, why and how of your technical paper is the focus of ______.
a. drafting b. pre-writing c. revising d. editing
15. You classify the data into big or small ideas in this pre-writing strategy called _______.
a. speculating b. reading c. outlining d. looping
16. This is a lazy kind of writing.
a. brainstorming b. looping c. listing d. charting

17. A set of written questions to help you gather data for your report is _______.
a. survey b. interview c. list d. questionnaire
18. Sharing ideas on a certain topic among members is _______.
 a. looping b. brainstorming session c. clustering d. survey
19. A pre-writing strategy that will make you think of ideas as a string of bubbles is _______.
a. semantic mapping b. semantic webbing c. pie chart d. looping
20. This question, “Why do you find technical writing challenging?” is a question that is _____.
a. unstructured b. structured c. deconstructed d. closed question

III. Analyze each group of words. Write in the blank space F for sentence fragment, C for
complete sentence, CS for comma splice and RS for run-on sentence.

_______ 21. Although the lecture of Prof. Walter is clear enough and the examples were realistic.
_______ 22. He works for a chemical firm for over a year he wants to go into that work again.
_______ 23. Most of the engineering students are male.
_______ 24. The first of these devices failed after one year’s use, the second has lasted five years.
_______ 25. It is both correct to spell humour and humor
_______ 26. Many have difficulties in giving up smoking, many died of lung cancer.
_______ 27. If you can give me wings to fly.
_______ 28. The first thing to do is to edit the report.
_______ 29. Once upon a time in the history of our school.
_______ 30.Television killed children’s interest in reading, it brought new ideas unacceptable to our culture.

IV. Complete the table below. Write the corresponding short/simple/familiar words of the given words
and expressions.

Wordy/Long/Complex Words Short/Simple/Familiar

Words
31. at all times
32. enclosed herewith
33. at a rapid rate
34. modification
35. utilization
36. in the final analysis
37. advantageous
38. in accordance with
39. in the near future
40. in the first place

V. A. Rephrase the following sentences by using active, non-sexist, simple and easy words.

41. Colorful drawings of the machine are displayed by the Japanese businessman.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
42. A gas leakage test must be conducted by a group of electricians.
______________________________________________________________________________

43. Three weeks was needed by the electricians to examine the device.
________________________________________________________________________________

44. The new model of engine was invented by a Filipino mechanic.

____________________________________________________________________________
45. The credibility of the machine was examined thoroughly by the group of businessman.
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B. Fill in the blank with the correct word inside the parenthesis.
46. All, ___________ Mr. Lozada, are willing to ___________ John Mateo’s proposal. (accept, except)
47. They __________ the engineer to keep in his mind the ____________ that will surely make him top the exams.
(advise, advice)

48. Do you think the ___________ of the explosion will _____________ the NASA’s plans on the newly invented rocket
ship. (effect, affect)
49. To ____________ himself for the insulting words he got from the cantankerous woman, the draftsman is
thinking of a way to _____________ against her. (avenge, revenge)
50. You must __________ yourself to what the group wants to ___________ the most ____________ way of repairing the
device. (adapt, adopt, adept)

VI. Answer the following questions briefly.

51. Why should you avoid using long, high-sounding, or complex words?

52. When do you consider an expression a cliché?

53. Which between the two voices of verbs is better for your report? Explain the reason behind your choice.

54. Could you produce an effective report if you neglect one writing stage? Why? Why not?

55. Agree or disagree: Reading will help you become an excellent technical writer. Explain your point.

56. Should you be the only one to edit and proofread your report? Why? Why not?

57. How could you produce a good technical report using a comparison – contrast technique?

58. Can you compare and contrast things in any way you want? Why? Why not?

59. Describe an excellent technical report writer.

60. What advice can you give to someone desiring to be a successful technical report writer?

“Honesty is the best policy.”

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 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
English 106

Name: _____________________________________________________ Date: _________________ Score: ______________

Directions: Read and understand each item carefully before you answer.

I. Decide whether you agree or disagree on the given statement. Check the box corresponding to
your decision, then, on the line provided, write the reasons behind your choice. ( 2 pts each)

AGREE DISAGREE

1. Only businessmen ought to master the business letter writing.

2. To save space, always abbreviate long words in your letter.

3. A letterhead must appear on every page of your letter.

4. The salutation is comparable to a soldier saluting an officer.

5. Very respectfully yours is the Closing for the Salutation, Ma’am.

II. Check the best way of writing each letter part.

1. _______ Dec. 20, 2014 4. ______ Hoping you’ll grant my request.

_______ 20th of Dec., 2014 ______ Grant my request, I do hope.
_______ December 20, 2014 ______ I hope you will grant my request.

2. _______ Mr. Ben S. Lagman 5. ______ Very truly yours,

President – XYZ Industries ______ Very Truly Yours,
27, Piras St. Sta. Cruz, Manila ______ Very Truly yours,

_______ Mr. Ben S. Lagman

President, XYZ Industries
27 Piras Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila

_______ Mr. Ben S. Lagman – Presiden,

XYZ Industries
27 Piras Street, Sta Cruz – Manila

3. _______ Dear Sir :

_______ Dear sir :
_______ Dear Sir,
III. Inside the box below are letter parts. Arrange these parts attractively on a standard paper for letter , writing.
Assume the upper two inches of the paper include an appropriate letterhead. Use the current date and the most
commonly used layout or format. (10 pts.)

Mr. Ramon Z. Veloso, Nova Office Supply, Enclosure, 45 Susano Street, Novaliches,
Quezon City. Since two years ago, we have been making non-electric calculators that fit your
descriptions. In fact, we have many samples of this in the Display Room of our Makati Shop.
Likewise, there, you cannot see other styles that fit your needs. We shall appreciate your visiting our
shop in Makati. Truly yours, Atty. Ben J. Nicadao, General Manager, NB: BN

IV. Identification
____________ 1. A letter sent by a customer to a business or agency to identify a problem
with a product or service.
_____________ 2. This letter is a reply to a claim letter.
_____________ 3. A letter sent by consumers or businesses to a manufacturer, retailer or wholesaler
to order goods or services.
_____________ 4. This type of letter is usually from a previous employer or professor, and it
describes the sender’s relationship with and opinion of the job seeker.
_____________ 5. When an employee plans to leave his job, this letter is usually sent to his
immediate manager giving him notice and letting him know when the last day of
employment will be.
_____________ 6. This letter asks a question or elicit information from the recipient. When
composing this type of letter, keep it clear and list exactly what information you
need.
____________ _ 7. It is written two or three spaces beneath the heading, at the left margin which
includes the complete address of the person or company to whom you are writing.
_____________ 8. The simplest style in writing business letter.
___________________9. It is a business letter that provides detailed information on why are you qualified
for
the job you are applying for.
___________________10. It is found at the uppermost part of the letter.

V. Fill in the blank with the correct word inside the parenthesis.
1. All, ___________ Mr. Lozada, are willing to ___________ John Mateo’s proposal. (accept, except)
2. They __________ the engineer to keep in his mind the ____________ that will surely make him top the
exams. (advise, advice)
3. Do you think the ___________ of the explosion will _____________ the NASA’s plans on the newly invented
rocket ship. (effect, affect)
4. To ____________ himself for the insulting words he got from the cantankerous woman, the draftsman
is thinking of a way to _____________ against her. (avenge, revenge)
5. You must __________ yourself to what the group wants to ___________ the most ____________ way of
repairing the device. (adapt, adopt, adept)

VI. Make an outline of a well organize resume/ curriculum vitae.

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