DIAGNOSTIC TEST READING AND WRITING

S.Y. 2023-2024

Name____________________________________ Grade & Section: _____________________ Score_________

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space provided before the number

1. It is a statement of something that has existed (past). exists (present), or will exist (future).
A. Claim of fallacy B. Claim of fact C. Claim of value D. Claim of policy
2. It is the background knowledge of the topic or text.
A. Content scheme B. Linguistic schema C. Thematic schema D. Formal schema
3. It describes how, when, and where an event or occurrence actually happened
A. Persuasion B. comparison and contrast C. narration D. description
4. Writers usually use descriptions, examples, and explanations to support or prove the topic sentence.
A. topic sentence B. theme C. complete sentences D. supporting details
5. It is a statement that indicates that an action must be taken in specific policies.
A. Claim of fact B. Claim of Value C. Claim of policy D. Claim of fiction
6. the decoding features a reader uses to understand the text
A. Content schema B. Linguistic schema C. Formal schema D. Thematic schema
7. It is considered as a plan for writing.
A. Drafting B. paraphrasing C. brainstorming D. outlining
8. It is used to compare and contrast ideas and events
A. Concept map B. Venn diagram C. Network tree D. Fishbone diagram
9. It is the modeling of a text's meaning by another text.
A. Intertextuality B. thematic reading C. developmental reading D. brainstorming
10. It is based on preference such as likes or dislikes (good or bad).
A. Claim of policy B. Claim of value C. Claim of fallacy D. Claim of fact
11. It is a nonlinear way of showing information.
A. Intertext B. non-text C. context D. hypertext
12. It describes how a series of events interact to produce a set of results repeatedly.
A. plot diagram B. series of events chain C. persuasion map D. cycle
13. Refers to how the writer developed the controlling idea through the supporting details.
A. Unity B. coherence C. cohesion D. theme
14. It is a type of pattern of development that clearly identifies a problem, and then provides a logical, practical solution for that
problem.
A. cause and effect B. problem-solution C. classification D. narration
15. It is a group creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas
spontaneously contributed by its members.
A. Outlining B. making a graphic organizer C. drafting D. brainstorming
16. What can you achieve when your ideas are logically and accurately arranged in your written text?
A. Coherence B. Cohesion C. Language Use D. Text Organization
17. How the text physically appears refers to ____.
A. Language Use B. Physical Format C. Signal Words D. Structure
18. The relationship of ideas between sentences is known as ____.
A. Coherence B. Cohesion C. Language Use D. Text Organization
19. The complete framework of the text pertains to _____.
A. Language Use B. Physical Format C. Signal Words D. Structure
20. The cue in ordering of events and concepts is called ___.
A. Language Use B. Physical Format C. Signal Words D. Structure
21. The connection of ideas to the central concept of a text is ____.
A. Coherence B. Cohesion C. Language Use D. Text Organization
22. Which of the following is NOT a property of a well-written text?
A. Coherence and Cohesion B. Coherent Mechanics
C. Language Mechanics D. Language Use
23. Which property of a well-written text constitutes features that facilitate textual continuity?
A. Coherence and Cohesion B. Language Mechanics
C. Language Use D. Text Organization
24. Which property of a well-written text refers to the appropriate language to be used in writing/speaking?
A. Coherence and Cohesion B. Language Mechanics
C. Language Use D. Text Organization
25. Which property of a well-written text constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas?
A. Coherence and Cohesion B. Language Mechanics
B. Language Use D. Text Organization
26. Anak song by Freddie Aguilar
A. cultural B. historical C. political D. social
27. Bagani television series
A. cultural B. historical C. political D. social
28. Rizal in Dapitan movie
A. cultural B. historical C. political D. social
29. Sirena rap song by Gloc-9
A. cultural B. historical C. political D. social
30. Spolarium of Juan Luna
A. cultural B. historical C. political D. social
31. What is a counterclaim?
A. Connects evidence to the claim B. The opposing viewpoint in the paper
C. Facts and statistics to support ideas D. The writer's position that they are trying to prove
32. What is a bias?
A. A strong opinion or prejudice for or against something B. A different way of viewing things
C. A quality that all sources should have D. A unique way of reading critically
33. What is the difference between an opinion and a claim?
A. A claim includes a thought-out reason, while an opinion doesn’t.
B. An opinion includes a thought-out reason, while a claim doesn’t.
C. Opinions are more interesting, claims are boring
D. There isn’t a difference between an opinion and a claim
34. When someone makes an opposing statement or argument to a claim, what is he trying to do?
A. Making an assertion B. Making an argument C. Making a counterclaim D. Making an evaluative statement
35. Which statement does BEST express an opinion?
A. The elderly believe that their grandchildren can become responsible even if not told to do so.
B. Parents ought to enforce stricter guidelines in social media to safeguard their children’s privacy.
C. In the first quarter of 2014, nearly 300 million smartphone units were sold all over the world.
D. Bluetooth is a brand name for a wireless networking technology that used shortwave radio frequency.
36. Which statement is NOT an example of preference?
A. It is better to travel by plane than a ship.
B. A dream catcher is believed to save a sleeping person from nightmares.
C. Nowadays, Kpop music has been regarded as the best music for teenagers.
D. Filipinos would rather prepare during fiestas and birthdays than have it catered.
37. Which of the following shows a statement of fact?
A. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter.
B. Social networks are the most distracting website on the internet.
C. In the first quarter of 2014, nearly 200 million smartphone units were sold all over the world.
D. Teachers should use social media in their lessons or in the classrooms to get more students interested.
38. Which of the following is not a debatable issue?
A. Sampaguita is most evident in places of worship.
B. Mandatory implementation of sex education in schools.
C. Banning of uniforms in elementary and junior high school.
D. Banning of teachers interacting with students via social networking websites.
39. Why is it important for an author to include a counterclaim?
A. They don’t need to include one because then someone might agree more with the other side.
B. So, they can disprove it and say theirs is the only right answer.
C. It makes the writing more interesting
D. So, they can briefly preview the other side, and disprove it.
40. Why is critical reading considered as reading beyond understanding the text?
A. It is reading with comprehension
B. It is reading that allows the reader to make a dialogue with the author.
C. It is reading with the use of verbal and non-verbal cues
D. It is a silent reading
41. What is textual evidence?
A. A compilation of clues. B. What proves guilt or innocence.
C. Not necessary when claiming a text. D. Sources of data and information that provide support for claims.
42. What is evidence?
A. All scientific data that support your claim
B. An opinion
C. A statement you believe to be true
D. A statement of an opposing argument
43. What is textual evidence?
A. Your claim B. Proof from the text to support your answer
C. What the author thinks about the topic D. An explanation in your own words about your claim.
44. What are facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics used for?
A. Arguments B. Claims C. Counterclaims D. Evidence
45. What does reasoning mean?
A. A solid and reasonable argument B. A written response to a claim
C. An explanation that connects your evidence to your claim D. An opinion you believe in
46. An essay is used to present a one-sided position on a specific issue.
a. critique paper b. position paper c. one-point view pape d. research report
47. Which of the following part of the research report which contains the research questions?
a. discussion b. introduction c. methodology d. results
48. An essay that provides an evaluation or critical analysis of the book.
a. book review b. movie review c. position paper d. research paper
49. Which of the following should NOT be introduced in the conclusion part of your research paper?
a. ideas b. new information c. summary d. tables and figures
50. What benefits will you most likely get from writing a book review or an article critique?
a. It allows you to express your thoughts about something you have read.
b. It lets you point out how the material should have been written.
 c. It demonstrates your ability to criticize an author.
d. It develops your critical thinking skills.
51. Why do we need to write a position paper?
a. To limit the paper in presenting strengths and weaknesses. b. To present a one-side position on a specific issue.
c. To establish your credibility as a writer. d. To state arguments based on facts.
52. Which of the following should you do before writing a book review or an article critique?
a. Make sure that the author has an interesting background. b. List down possible sources to support your ideas.
c. Take note of important events or ideas. d. Read the material more than once.
53. What appropriate phrase can you use if you are to write the introduction of the position paper?
a. “The main issue to be discussed on the paper is … and the paper claims to stand on the argument that…”
b. “The argument presented in the paper shows that… this is supported by the research made by…”
c. “The paper recommends that the … and the resolution to the problem is …”
d. “To discuss further the issue, a statement by the … proves that…”
54. Which of the following is the most appropriate for a research question?
a. What are the different colors of the rainbow? b. How does age influence language learning?
c. How big is the moon? d. Is the sky blue?
55. Peter researched information for his book review. When his teacher returned his work, he read that it was plagiarized. How
can Peter improve his work?
a. He should give credit to the sources of information. b. He should research more information.
c. He must copy his classmate’s work. d. He must read the book again.
56. What do you call the written form used to exchange internal and external communication to support all business processes?
a. Office Correspondence b. Memorandum c. E-mail d. Inquiry Letter
57. The communication or agreement between departments or branches of the same company is known as ________________.
a. Internet Correspondence b. Internal Correspondence
c. International Correspondence d. External Correspondence
58. When do we use the “Cc” field in an e-mail?
a. When we are sending a direct message to someone
b. When we want to send a copy of the email to people who are not meant to be the direct recipients of the message
c. When we want the recipients to be ‘blind’ to other recipients’ email address
d. The “Cc” field is usually out of usage
59. Which of the following is NOT a common type of business letters?
a. Resignation letter b. Letter of inquiry c. Congratulatory letter d. Application letter
60. Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of a business letter?
a. Name and Signature of the Sender b. Formal Salutation
c. Date the letter is sent d. Warm and polite closing

c. It demonstrates your ability to criticize an author.

d. It develops your critical thinking skills.
51. Why do we need to write a position paper?
a. To limit the paper in presenting strengths and weaknesses. b. To present a one-side position on a specific issue.
c. To establish your credibility as a writer. d. To state arguments based on facts.
52. Which of the following should you do before writing a book review or an article critique?
a. Make sure that the author has an interesting background. b. List down possible sources to support your ideas.
c. Take note of important events or ideas. d. Read the material more than once.
53. What appropriate phrase can you use if you are to write the introduction of the position paper?
a. “The main issue to be discussed on the paper is … and the paper claims to stand on the argument that…”
b. “The argument presented in the paper shows that… this is supported by the research made by…”
c. “The paper recommends that the … and the resolution to the problem is …”
d. “To discuss further the issue, a statement by the … proves that…”
54. Which of the following is the most appropriate for a research question?
a. What are the different colors of the rainbow? b. How does age influence language learning?
c. How big is the moon? d. Is the sky blue?
55. Peter researched information for his book review. When his teacher returned his work, he read that it was plagiarized. How
can Peter improve his work?
a. He should give credit to the sources of information. b. He should research more information.
c. He must copy his classmate’s work. d. He must read the book again.
56. What do you call the written form used to exchange internal and external communication to support all business processes?
a. Office Correspondence b. Memorandum c. E-mail d. Inquiry Letter
57. The communication or agreement between departments or branches of the same company is known as ________________.
a. Internet Correspondence b. Internal Correspondence
c. International Correspondence d. External Correspondence
58. When do we use the “Cc” field in an e-mail?
a. When we are sending a direct message to someone
b. When we want to send a copy of the email to people who are not meant to be the direct recipients of the message
c. When we want the recipients to be ‘blind’ to other recipients’ email address
d. The “Cc” field is usually out of usage
59. Which of the following is NOT a common type of business letters?
a. Resignation letter b. Letter of inquiry c. Congratulatory letter d. Application letter
60. Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of a business letter?
a. Name and Signature of the Sender b. Formal Salutation
c. Date the letter is sent d. Warm and polite closing