EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (REVIEW SESSIONS)

READING COMPREHENSION

TIPS, RULES, AND TECHNIQUES

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 Look for similar words with same meanings (Synonyms)
 Enrich your vocabulary, learn new words a day.
 Look for the most practical answer, context clues, best guess, move on.
 READ, READ, READ (out loud)

PRACTICE TEST

DIRECTIONS: Each sentence below, when put in the correct order would make a well-organized
paragraph. Decide what should be the correct order of the sentences, then answer the questions
that follow.

I. A. The first procedure is that the bill passes through three readings on separate days.

B. Otherwise, the bill will go back to the House from where it originated, and it will be

deliberated upon again.

C. If the President approves the bill, then it shall be deemed a law.

D. A bill, before becoming a law, undergoes several procedures.

E. On the third reading, the votes of the lawmakers shall be recorded and if the bill is
approved,

it goes to the President for approval or veto.

1. What should be the first sentence?

a.) A b.) B c.) C d.) D e.)

E

2. What should be the fourth sentence?

a.) A b.) B c.) C d.) D

If the following sentence is added as sentence F:

It should be noted, however, that the President must communicate his veto within thirty days from
receipt of the bill, otherwise, the bill is considered to have been approved by him.

3. What would the new order of the sentences be?

a) B-C-D-E-A-F
b) D-B-A-F-C-E
c) D-A-E-C-B-F
d) A-B-C-D-E-F
e) C-B-D-A-E-F

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II. A. We brought freshly made ham sandwiches, apple pie and ice-cold lemonade.

B. The rest of my laughed out loud as the squirrel escaped.

C. While we enjoyed our picnic lunch under a tree, a small gray squirrel crawled close to us.

D. Suddenly this squirrel grabbed my delicious piece of pie off my plate and scurried off.

E. Last summer my family went on an amazing picnic in a park.

4. What should be the third sentence?

a.) A b.) B c.) C d.) D e.)

E

5. What should be the fourth sentence?

a.) A b.) B c.) C d.) D e.)

E

III. A. Hence, it can be said that the President really has a lot of duties and responsibilities.

B. He has control over department secretaries and can overrule their decisions.

C. Furthermore, the President exercises veto power over bills passed by the Congress.

D. Lastly, he is the Chief Executive, executing the laws and rules of the country.

E. The president in a presidential system is the Head of the State and the Head of
Government.

6. What should be the second sentence?

a.) A b.) B c.) C d.) D e.)

E

7. What should be the last sentence?

a.) A b.) B c.) C d.) D e.)

E

IV. A. Not only that, paying taxes also means the government will no longer need to acquire
loans

to fill the budget deficit.

B. Every citizen should lend a hand in pursuing economic progress.

C. One way to do it is to pay one’s taxes correctly.

D. Paying correct taxes results in increased revenues that the government uses for

infrastructure and other projects.

E. So be a good citizen and pay your taxes correctly.

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8. What should be the second sentence?

a.) A b.) B c.) C d.) D e.) E

9. What should be fourth sentence?

a.) A b.) B c.) C d.) D e.)

E

10.What is the appropriate title for the above paragraph?

a) Economic Progress
b) A Citizen’s Duty
c) Taxing the Economy
d) Taxes and Economic Progress
e) Lend a Hand for Progress

ANSWER KEY

1. D
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. D

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