SUMALIRING HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HS

Sumaliring, Siaton, Negros Oriental

English for Academic Purposes

4th QUARTER, FIRST CYCLE SUMMATIVE TEST
SY: 2021-2022

I. Directions: Read and answer the questions below. Write the letter that corresponds to
your answer in your answer sheet.
1. These are documents that wish to inform, analyze or recommend and formally structured
in sections.
A. Position Paper B. Reports C. Concept Paper D. Essay
2. Which technical report documents an observation of people, places, or events to identify
common themes in relation to the research problem underpinning the study?
A. Feasibility Report B. Field Report
C. Recommendation Report D. Scientific Report
3. Usually, the purpose of a formal technical report revolves around:
A. Making a claim B. Recommending a Course of Action
C. Selling a Product D. Solving a Problem
4. The following are purposes of technical writing, EXCEPT …
A. Instruct B. Entertain C. Inform D. Persuade
5. It is also called a stand-alone summary because of its provision of a comprehensive
synopsis of the scientific report.
A. Introduction B. Abstract C. Conclusion D. Recommendation
6. A questionnaire is defined by the following except:
A. to gather data from respondents
B. a tool designed to control data for a survey
C. wording, appearance and flow of questions fosters cooperation and motivate the
respondents to answer
D. translates the research problem into questions that will answered by respondents
7. A well-designed questionnaire needs to be as short as possible.
A. True B. False C. Undecided
8. What is the first step in designing a survey questionnaire?
A. Pre-testing B. Identifying the respondents
C. Identifying the research problem D. Identifying the type of questions to be used
9. Which of the following is considered a good questionnaire item?
A. How long does it take you to walk and run around the court?
B. If you were the President, what will you do to combat the COVID Pandemic?
C. How much did you enjoy reading the new novel?
D. Rate your experience in the service provided.
10. If you want to know how the students feel about the new rules and regulations set by
your organization, what type of questions will you most likely use?
A. Likert-Scale B. Multiple Choice C. Ranking D. Open-ended
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Sumaliring, Siaton, Negros Oriental
II. Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if false.

_______ 11. A good position paper considers all possible views on the issue at hand.
_______ 12. An issue is a crucial component of a position paper.
_______ 13. An issue is debatable if it cannot be answered by yes or no.
_______ 14. Audience analysis will help you write a more persuasive position paper.
_______ 15. One way to establish your credibility as a writer is to boast about your credentials.
_______ 16. Opinions are better than facts in supporting arguments.
_______ 17. Statistics can be used as evidence to support an argument.
_______ 18. The main goal of a position paper is to inform readers.
_______ 19. The strongest type of appeal in a position paper is logical appeal.
_______ 20. Your position should be restated in the concluding paragraph.

III. Directions: Identify the word that is described in each statement.

____________________ 21. It is one where an author chooses a side on a particular topic and build
up a case for your opinion or position.
____________________ 22. A document publicly declaring the position or program of its issuer.
____________________ 23. It is usually a main idea, often called a “claim” or “thesis statement,”
backed up with evidence that supports the idea.
____________________ 24. It is something an argument takes for granted in reaching its
conclusion.