1. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate source for an informative 10.
10. Which of the following is a good way to introduce a topic in an informative
essay?
A. A scholarly article.
B. A personal blog post.
C. A reputable news source.
D. A book from a recognized author.
2. What is the purpose of a topic sentence in an informative essay?
A. To summarize the essay.
B. To provide a personal opinion.
C. To introduce the main idea of the essay.
D. None of the above.
3. Jheraldine is writing an informative essay about Philippine cuisine. Which
of the following would be her best thesis statement?
A. "Filipino food is overrated and not worth trying."
B. "Filipino food is too spicy and not suitable for Western palates."
C. "Philippine cuisine is too exotic and not easily accessible to non-Filipinos."
D. "Philippine cuisine is a blend of indigenous, Chinese, and Spanish
influences."
4. Khembery is writing an informative piece about the benefits of meditation.
Which of the following must Khembery use to engage her readers?
A. Using complex terminology related to meditation.
B. Including personal anecdotes about your own meditation practice.
C. Providing a list of scientific studies about the benefits of meditation.
D. None of the above.
5. Scott Benedict is writing an informative piece about the benefits of learning
a Philippine language. Which of the following would be an appropriate way
for him to
engage his readers?
A. Using complex terminology related to linguistics.
B. Providing a list of academic studies about the benefits of bilingualism.
C. Including personal anecdotes about your own language learning journey.
D. None of the above.
6. Daryll Keinth is writing an informative essay about the importance of
technology in education. Which of the following would be his appropriate
thesis statement?
A. "Technology is a distraction that hinders learning in the classroom."
B. "Technology is too expensive and not a practical investment for public
schools."
C. "The use of technology in the classroom enhances student engagement
and learning."
D. "Teachers should not rely on technology and should stick to traditional
teaching methods."
7. Zyrelle is writing an informative article about the best study habits for
public school students. Which of the following would be an appropriate
source for him to use?
A. A personal blog post written by a public-school student.
B. A scholarly article published in a Philippine education journal.
C. A social media post about study tips.
D. A news article about public school reforms.
8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an informative essay?
A. Objective and factual.
B. Written in third person.
C. Opinionated and persuasive.
D. Provides detailed information.
9. Which of the following is the best way to organize information in an
informative essay?
A. Spatial order.
B. Chronological order.
C. Order of importance.
D. All of the above.
essay?
A. Ask a question.
B. Start with a quote.
C. Provide a definition.
D. All of the above.
11.What is the primary goal of an argumentative essay?
A. To inform the reader about a particular topic.
B. To entertain the reader with an interesting story.
C. To persuade the reader to agree with the writer's viewpoint through well-
organized evidences.
D. None of the choices.
12. What is the purpose of a counter-argument in an argumentative essay?
A. To discredit the opposing viewpoint.
B. To confuse the reader and undermine the writer's argument.
C. To show the reader that the writer has considered other perspectives.
D. None of the choices
13. Which of the following is an example of a valid argumentative thesis
statement?
A. The death penalty is wrong because it is expensive.
B. The death penalty is wrong because it is cruel and inhumane.
C. The death penalty is wrong because it is against to one of the
commandments of God.
D. The death penalty is wrong because it violates the constitutional right of
every person to live.
14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong argumentative
essay?
A. Anticipating and addressing counterarguments.
B. Clearly presenting evidence to support the argument.
C. Demonstrating understanding of the opposing viewpoint.
D. Including personal attacks against those who disagree with the argument.
15. Which of the following would be an effective strategy to use in an
argumentative essay?
A. Ignoring counterarguments.
B. Insulting the opposing viewpoint.
C. Presenting evidence from credible sources.
D. None of the above.
16. Which of the following is NOT an effective way to support an argument in
an essay?
A. Citing credible sources and statistics.
B. Presenting logical reasoning and evidence.
C. Using personal anecdotes and experiences.
D. Making unsupported claims and generalizations.
17. Which of the following is another example of a valid argumentative thesis
statement?
A. Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor because it's my favorite.
B. Chocolate ice cream is the best because it's better than vanilla.
C. Chocolate ice cream is the best because it's the most popular flavor.
D. Chocolate ice cream is the best because it has a rich and creamy taste.
18. Which of the following is not a part of the classical argument structure?
A. Conclusion
B. Description
C. Introduction
D. Counterargument
19. Which of the following is not an effective way to end an argumentative
essay?
A. Making an emotional appeal to the reader's feelings.
B. Using a rhetorical question to make the reader think.
C. Restating your thesis and summarizing your main points.
D. Adding new information that was not addressed in the essay.
20. In the story “Dead Stars” by Paz Marquez Benitez, Ezperanza is the 30. What is literary criticism?
typical woman, waiting for the decision of his man. She’s just sitting there A. The practice of writing literature.
waiting for her lover, Alfredo and just kept mum(silent) about her man eyeing B. The study of the history of literature.
another woman. The most appropriate literary critique approach to employ C. The study of literature as a form of art.
is? D. The analysis and interpretation of literature.
A. Marxist B. Feminist C. Reader-Response D. Formalist

21. Joriel investigates the form of the work, May Day Eve, to understand the
selection better. She understands that literary elements of the story, like the
symbolism of both the mirror and the candle, creates meaning in the text.
Joriel employs what literary approach?
A. Marxist B. Historical C. Reader-Response D. Formalist

22. Angelo analyzes the different standpoints that women try to suggest, to
uplift everyone’s spirit. Which literary approach is best suited to be employed
in the text?
A. Marxist B. Feminist C. Reader-Response D. Formalist

23. Reynami is more focused on the ethical concerns of the story, Footnote
to Youth. What literary approach is she employing?
A. Moralist B. Feminist C. Reader-Response D. Formalist

24. Levin thinks he is an active reader. However, he also believes that there
could be varied comments in a literary assessment since he knows everyone
is different in their class but he is also ready to defend his personal reaction
to a text. Levin is a strong advocate of what literary approach?
A. Moralist B. Feminist C. Reader-Response D. Formalist

25. Kimberly An wants to explore the events and forces that might have
possibly affected the author’s literary work in his or her time of writing like in
the case of Jose Rizal while writing the El Filibusterismo. She believes every
literary piece is a creation of its time and its world. She must be using the
perspectives of what literary approach?
A. Marxist B. Historical C. Moralist D. Formalist

26. Kaira is examining the social conditions of the story, The Harvest, which
is all about the lives of two brothers, both farmers and how they become
estranged from one another through power and money. What literary
approach is fit to her perspective?
A. Marxist B. Historical C. Moralist D. Formalist

27. Which of the following statements is following the moralistic view in

critiquing a literary selection?
A. It is centered on aligning basic literary concepts.
B. It is anchored on viewing the importance of factual events.
C. It is predetermined based on crafting possible problems to solutions.
D. It is focused on judging the value of literature according to moral lessons
or ethical concerns.

28. Which of the following supports the idea of structuralist/formalist?

A. It studies the text, without considering any external influence.
B. It fosters a better relationship, without the real views of people.
C. It serves as reminders, without empathizing with the various challenges in
life.
D. It focuses on cultural beliefs, without showcasing the importance of
cultural
diversity.

29. When making a feminist approach in critiquing a literary selection, it is

expected to:
A. contend more ideas that women should learn how to control their
emotions.
B. focus on several ways to emphasize that women are more powerful than
men.
C. argue on numerous accounts that women can do better in producing
outputs.
D. expose various ways to reinforce or undermine the economic, political,
social, psychological subjugation of women.