BATO RURAL DEVELOPMENT HIGH SCHOOL

Senior High School Department

Banawang, Bato, Catanduanes

1st QUIZ IN READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Name: ___________________________________________ Date:______________________

Grade/Section:_____________________________________

I- Match the items in column A to the descriptions in column B. Write only the letter of your choice
on the space provided.

A. B.

e________1. Browsing a. aims to correct reading problems

g________2. Critical Reading
b________3. Development Reading
d________4. Functional Reading
h________5. Inferential Reading
f________6. Literal Reading
c________7. Pleasure Reading
j________8. Previewing
i________9. Rapid Reading
a________10. Remedial Reading
b. aims to develop readers’ ability to read
c. aims to entertain
d. aims to systematically improve reading skills
e. involves inspecting a text leisurely
f. involves a direct comprehension explicitly
stated information
g. involves an in-depth evaluation of the text
h. involves reading between the lines
i. involves reading the text in a short span of
time
j. involves the reading of table of contents
k. no correct answer

II- Write B on the space provided if the task is done before reading, D if done during reading, or A
if done after reading.

1. BChecking the table of contents

2. BChecking the length of the article
3. DGetting the main idea of the article
4. DGetting the meaning of difficult words through context clues
5. DMarking the text for possible contradictions
6. DPredicting the possible ending of the article
7. DPredicting the theme of the article
8. APreparing a fishbone map
9. ASummarizing the text
10. AWriting a reading log

III- Write E if the statement shows an effective strategy in reading and I if ineffective.
1. IAdding comments on a paraphrased or summarized text
2. ECiting paraphrased text
3. IMaking inferences based on own assumptions
4. EChanging all the words in a paraphrased text
5. EPreserving the tone of the original text during paraphrasing
 6. EComparing the paraphrased and summarized text to the original text
7. EStopping and looking back at the previously read lines
8. EFocusing on all parts of the paragraph during skimming
9. EUsing transitional devices as a clue when locating the main idea
10. EIdentifying the subject when locating the main idea

IV- Directions: Read the following topic sentences taken from different paragraphs. From the box,
choose the pattern of development used by writing only the letter of your answer.

a. Cause and Effect d. Persuasion g. Narration

b. Description e. Classification h. Problem-Solution
c. Definition f. Comparison and Contrast i. Exemplification

__________1. Although Instagram and Twitter have significant similarities, they also have
striking differences.
__________2. CFreedom is a concept that needs to be understood.
__________3. BJuvenile delinquency is a social issue that requires urgent attention.
__________4. EIn the field of law, there are several subspecialties which you can focus on.
__________5. AMajor events happened that led to the defeat of Japan during World War II.
__________6. GTeeth bleaching can be done in five simple steps.
__________7. DAll provincial buses should not be allowed to pass through EDSA.
__________8. BIPhone 6 has many features that make it stand out in the market.
__________9. HThere are many reasons why unemployment continues to increase.
__________10. ADrinking cough syrup may lead to various side effects.

V- Rewrite the given paragraph. You may use appropriate signal words or transitional devices to
make it more organized. 10 pts.

Text without Organization Text with Organization

Thomas Edison was simply the one
who created the first commercially viable
light bulb. It is widely believed that he
invented the light bulb. What made
Edison’s light bulb successful was his use
of carbonized bamboo as the filament. This
made the bulb last longer and it was cheap
enough to be available for the masses. He
only improved on previous works of
inventors who also worked on the same
project.