PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MUNTINLUPA

QUIZ COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

University Road, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City, Philippines
Course Code / Title ENG123-Major Elective 2 - English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
Issue No. 1 Effectivity Date 1st Sem, AY 2020-2021 Revision No. 0 Revision Date 06/16/2020

QUIZ on Module 3: ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question and mark your choice (A, B, C, or D) on
the answer sheet.

1. Why is understanding the significance of reading comprehension and critical thinking

skills important in education?
a. To impress students with the teacher's knowledge.
b. To help students memorize information.
c. To apply these skills effectively in various subjects and real-life situations.
d. To complete assignments more quickly.

2. What is an example of a challenge students may face in reading comprehension and critical thinking?
a. Using digital devices for reading.
b. Familiarity with complex terminology.
c. Rote memorization of facts.
d. Group discussions on reading experiences.

3. How can teachers assess students' reading comprehension and critical thinking abilities?
a. By assigning lengthy essays.
b. By conducting standardized tests.
c. By engaging students in discussions and analysis of complex texts.
d. By evaluating their penmanship.

4. What is the primary purpose of active reading techniques?

a. To read as quickly as possible.
b. To enhance comprehension and foster critical discussions.
c. To memorize information for exams.
d. To complete reading assignments.

5. How can vocabulary development enhance reading comprehension?

a. By making texts shorter and easier to understand.
b. By using complex words to challenge students.
c. By helping students better understand and engage with texts.
d. By replacing challenging words with simpler synonyms.

6. In group discussions on reading experiences, why is it beneficial for students to share diverse
interpretations and perspectives?
a. It allows students to copy each other's ideas.
b. It promotes critical thinking by challenging initial perceptions and encouraging
deeper analysis.
c. It helps students complete assignments more quickly.
d. It ensures everyone agrees on the correct interpretation.
7. What is the "5 Whys" technique used for in critical analysis?
a. To summarize complex texts.
b. To memorize facts.
c. To delve deeper into the causes and consequences of events.
d. To identify the five most critical aspects of a text.

8. How do Socratic seminars benefit students in terms of critical thinking?

a. They provide an opportunity for students to memorize information.
b. They encourage students to think critically and construct well-reasoned arguments.
c. They promote passive listening.
d. They discourage open dialogue.

9. What is the purpose of practical exercises in critical thinking?

a. To memorize facts.
b. To encourage rote learning.
c. To apply critical thinking skills to real-world scenarios.
d. To complete assignments more quickly.

10. Why is designing lesson plans that promote reading comprehension important for educators?
a. It makes teaching more complex.
b. It allows teachers to assign more homework.
c. It helps students engage with the material and think critically.
d. It eliminates the need for discussion in the classroom.

11. What is the primary aim of creating activities to stimulate critical thinking in the classroom?
a. To give students more assignments.
b. To challenge students' initial perceptions and encourage them to construct their own interpretations.
c. To eliminate the need for discussions.
d. To keep students busy during class.

12. Why is peer evaluation of lesson plans useful in teacher training programs?
a. To create competition among teachers.
b. To help educators refine their lesson plans based on constructive feedback.
c. To discourage collaboration.
d. To ensure that teachers do not receive feedback.

13. How can teachers assess improvements in students' reading comprehension and critical thinking?
a. By comparing students' performance to standardized test scores.
b. By assigning lengthy essays for students to complete.
c. By conducting discussions about unrelated topics.
d. By assessing students' performance in analyzing and responding to complex texts.

14. What is one way teachers can encourage students to reflect on their personal and
teaching practice development?
a. By assigning more homework.
b. By discussing unrelated topics.
c. By engaging in post-training reflection sessions.
d. By conducting standardized tests.

15. What is the purpose of sharing insights and takeaways from the module?
a. To boast about personal achievements.
 b. To encourage healthy competition among participants.
c. To foster continuous improvement and emphasize the practicality of the module's content.
d. To engage in unrelated discussions.

16. Which of the following is NOT a goal of the module "Enhancing Reading
Comprehension and Critical Thinking Skills"?
a. To understand the significance of these skills in education.
b. To apply strategies to improve personal reading comprehension and critical thinking.
c. To memorize complex texts.
d. To develop techniques to help students enhance their reading and thinking skills.

17. Which technique promotes active reading and encourages students to underline
important passages and make notes in the margins?
a. Vocabulary development.
b. Peer evaluation.
c. Annotation.
d. Memorization.

18. What is the primary purpose of vocabulary development for better comprehension?
a. To replace complex words with simpler synonyms.
b. To challenge students with difficult terminology.
c. To make texts longer and more complex.
d. To help students better understand and engage with texts.

19. How can teachers create activities that stimulate critical thinking in the classroom?
a. By assigning more homework.
b. By incorporating hands-on exercises.
c. By discouraging discussions.
d. By making lessons less interactive.

20. Why is peer evaluation of lesson plans valuable in teacher training programs?
a. To eliminate the need for lesson plans.
b. To ensure that teachers receive positive feedback only.
c. To help educators refine their lesson plans based on constructive feedback.
d. To discourage collaboration among teachers.

21. Why is academic writing important for educators?

a. To impress colleagues.
b. To create clear and effective instructional materials.
c. To memorize information.
d. To increase vocabulary.

22. What common writing challenge do educators often face?

a. Maintaining a complex writing style.
b. Avoiding peer collaboration.
c. Structuring academic papers.
d. Focusing on quantity over quality.

23. How can educators assess their current vocabulary proficiency?

a. By asking their students to evaluate their vocabulary.
b. By taking a vocabulary assessment.
c. By attending writing workshops.
 d. By avoiding academic writing.

24. What aspect of academic writing does the module emphasize as crucial for educators?
a. Memorization of facts.
b. Complexity of language.
c. Clarity and organization.
d. Quantity of words.

25. Why is clear and precise language important in academic writing?

a. To impress readers with complex terminology.
b. To make the text harder to understand.
c. To improve readability and impact.
d. To increase the length of the text.

26. What is the primary goal of a workshop on improving academic writing?

a. To make writing more complex.
b. To practice revising sentences to enhance clarity and precision.
c. To memorize academic vocabulary.
d. To encourage students to write lengthy essays.

27. How can educators make vocabulary development more engaging for students?
a. By using advanced vocabulary from day one.
b. By incorporating new words into everyday instruction.
c. By avoiding vocabulary development.
d. By making word walls complex and difficult to understand.

28. What is the focus of academic vocabulary specific to educators in the module?
a. Generic academic terms.
b. Terms related to specific subject areas.
c. Slang and colloquialisms.
d. Foreign language vocabulary.

29. What is the purpose of a personal vocabulary enhancement plan?

a. To limit vocabulary growth.
b. To discourage students from learning new words.
c. To track progress in vocabulary development.
d. To eliminate the need for vocabulary enhancement.

30. How can educators apply enhanced academic writing and vocabulary in their instruction?
a. By avoiding clear explanations and precise terminology.
b. By not using glossaries for complex terms.
c. By creating instructional materials with effective academic writing.
d. By discouraging peer review of instructional materials.