Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SAN PABLO CITY
SAN CRISTOBAL INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
SAN CRISTOBAL, SAN PABLO CITY
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1st QUARTERLY EXAM IN READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Name: _____________________________________ Date: _________________

Grade and Section: __________________________ Ma’am Anne

Competency: Identify, compare and contrast patterns of written texts across disciplines.
I. Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer from the box below. Write your answer on the space
provided before each number.

A. Persuasive E. Cause and Effect I. Definition

B. Problem- Solution F. Comparison and Contrast J. Point-by-Point
C. Description G. Connotation K. Narration
D. Block Method H. Subjective Description L. Denotation

_____1. It is a writing pattern that focuses on presenting points of view and seeks on encouraging its
readers to accept a particular argument or act in a particular way?
_____2. It is a writing pattern that involves sensory images to figure out something.
_____3. It is a writing pattern that shows similarities and differences of two subjects in a paragraph.
_____4. It is a writing pattern that is applicable when giving the full meaning of a certain topic.
_____5. It is a writing pattern that is used to tell story.
_____6. It is a writing pattern that presents the reasons and possible results of an event.
_____7. Type of definition that is the dictionary meaning of the word.
_____8. Type of definition that is based on the writer’s own personal or consensual experiences.
_____9. Type of description where the writer gives personal impression of what is observed.
_____10. It is used to compare and contrast two subjects one at a time.

Competency: Evaluate a written text based on its properties (organization, coherence and cohesion,
language use and mechanics.
II. Rewrite the letter below, applying the properties of a well-written text. (10pts.)

Dear Mr charles fernandez

I understand your disappointment, and I am truly sorry. I can assure you that this mistake will never be
repeated in the future.
Please accept my sincire apology for sending wrong reports to the claint. I understand this has caused a lot
of inconvenience to the client and our company.
I cannot defend my actions, but I want to tell you that I am handling for projects simulteneously. I got
confused and mistakenly sent the wrong reports. I am truely sorry for such a louwsy mistake.

Yoursincerely
lucky johanne Sandoval

Competency: Identify claims explicitly or implicitly made in a written text.

III. Read each claim and identify if it is a claim of fact, a claim of value, or a claim of policy.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SAN PABLO CITY
SAN CRISTOBAL INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
SAN CRISTOBAL, SAN PABLO CITY
_________________________________________________________________________
_____1. Vaping can lead to increased blood pressure, lung disease, and insulin resistance.
_____ 2. The basic keys to success are perseverance and discipline.
_____ 3. Studies have shown that exposure to violent media is a risk factor for violent behaviors.
_____ 4. In order to ensure that graduates are competitive for top jobs in their fields, the college must put
additional resources into its career services office and internship programs.
_____ 5. Although the International Astronomical Union announced that Pluto is not actually a planet,
experts disagree on what characteristics define a planet.
_____ 6. Parents should not only be aware of how their children are using social media, but also
understand the potential positive and negative impacts of social media use.
_____ 7. Advances in computer modeling have made it possible to create completely new types of
architectural structures.
_____ 8. Students should wear their ID at all times.
_____ 9. Life in the province is better than life in the city.
_____10. Climate change has already become an issue in the country.

IV. Direction: Read the paragraph below and look for the claim used. Briefly explain your claim choice.

The parol of Pampanga is a mix of Filipino and Spanish cultures. The Spanish introduced us to
lanterns and their construction. The Filipinos then made use of indigenous materials and creativity to
give it a “folk” touch. Aside from the form and aesthetic, it is the ritual behind the parol that Filipinos
can draw from. There is a team effort in its correction. The community comes together to be able to fix
the lights. If not, the lights will be all tangled. A group of people helping each other in order to reach
the goal is a very beautiful thing. It proves that there is a sense of community in the area.

Claim: ______________________________________________________________________
Type of claim: ________________________________________________________________
Explanation on claim choice: _____________________________________________________

The Filipino culture I have learned is one that is a very vibrant and alive. It is a blend of many cultures
that have come to our shores & rooted in our own native Filipino culture. Many scholars say that culture
is constantly changing that is why it is very hard to define. While this is true, sometimes, it is not changing
for the better. In some ways, I believe this is happening to Filipino culture. Filipinos tend to put more
importance to foreign culture and things as compared to our own. Many foreign ideas and ways of
thinking is what we, Filipinos believe will bring the country progress. However, this is a mistake because
our culture is such a rich melting pot from which we can draw inspiration and ideas.

Claim: ______________________________________________________________________
Type of claim: ________________________________________________________________
Explanation on claim choice: _____________________________________________________

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not in your own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SAN PABLO CITY
SAN CRISTOBAL INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
SAN CRISTOBAL, SAN PABLO CITY
_________________________________________________________________________
Reading and Writing Skills
1st Quarterly Exam
S.Y. 2022-2023
Table of Specification

Competencies Number of Item Placement Number of

Items Correct
Response

Compare and contrast patterns of written 10 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

texts across disciplines
Evaluate a written text based on its 10 11,12,1,3,14,15,
properties (organization, coherence and 16,17,18,19,20
cohesion, language use and mechanics)
Identify claims explicitly or implicitly made in 20 21,22,23,24,25,26,27,
a written text 28,29,30,31,32,33,34,
35,36,37,38,39,40

Prepared by:
Anne Cris H. Azor
SHS English Teacher

Checked by:
Joseph M. Gutierrez
SHS Coordinator

Noted by:
Renante M. Bonilla
Principal II