GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Read each item in the test carefully. Every item has a set of four choices from where you could
choose the correct and best answer for the problem given. Choose the letter of your answer.

1. "Dearest Kitty,
Mother and I had a so-called 'discussion' today, but the annoying part is that I burst into
tears. I can't help it. Daddy is always nice to me, and he also understands me much better. At
moments like these I can't stand Mother. It's obvious I'm a stranger to her; she doesn't even
know what I think about the most ordinary things." This is an example of a primary source
which is
a. Diary b. Memoir c. Speech d. Conversation

2. In this reading path, it is not required to be read from beginning to end.

a. Linear text c. Sequential text
b. Nonlinear text d. Non sequential text

3. Characterization is also defined as…

a. The central message in a story.
b. The problem in a story.
c. The process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities
d. The color of the character’s costume

4. Harry Potter's story follows his adventure with his friends and his epic battles against the
Dark Lord of Wizardry, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named (Voldemort).
a. Character vs. Self c. Character vs. Nature
b. Character vs. Character d. Character vs. Society

5. “Haybron, D.M. (2008). Philosophy and the science of subjective well-being. In M. Eid &
R.J. Larsen (Eds.), The science of subjective well-being (pp. 17-43). Guilford Press”. This
is an example of a tertiary source which is a/an
a. Index c. Bibliography
b. Almanac d. Directory
6. Why are primary sources of information not subjected to evaluation or assessment?
a. Because they need to be first-hand.
b. Because they serve as evidence to support their historical arguments.
c. Because they are created by witnesses or recorders at or near the time of the event.
d. Because they cannot be subjected to any evaluation at all.

7. How different are linear texts and nonlinear texts from each other?
a. Linear text does not need to be read from the beginning, while nonlinear text does.
b. Linear text refers to traditional text that needs to be read from beginning to the end
while nonlinear text refers to text that does not need to be read from beginning to
the end.
c. The two concepts are not that different.
d. Linear texts are the same.

8. In the Disney movie Tangled, what social conditions are portrayed in the story?
a. The story portrays the issues selfishness and manipulative behavior which can be
seen in Mother Gothel’s character.
b. The story portrays the deprivation of rights and freedom of a person which can be
seen as a prominent societal issue that not only occurred in the past, but until today.
c. The story portrays motherly love which can be seen in the scene where Mother
Gothel forbids Rapunzel to go outside because the world is dangerous.
d. There are no social conditions portrayed in the story.

9. Tonun was tasked by his teacher to make a report. He cited the sources in an APA 7th
edition format. This shows that:
a. Tonun embodies the importance of reviewing the source by avoiding plagiarism.
b. Tonun satisfies the expectation of the APA community by following their format.
c. Tonun practices his ability to integrate material from a range of sources.
d. Tonun is a good student.
 10. How are secondary sources and tertiary sources different?
a. Secondary sources vary depending on the context and/or disciplines, while tertiary
sources are a collection of both primary and secondary sources.
b. Secondary sources are second-hand sources while tertiary sources need to be
third-hand.
c. Secondary sources provide information, discussion and/or interpretation while
tertiary sources do not.
d. Both b and c.

11. Between linear texts and nonlinear texts, which of the two is best used in teaching
literature and why?
a. Linear text, because it follows a pattern which is appropriate for literary texts like
short stories, novels, and letters.
b. Nonlinear text, because it extracts the idea from the text without having to follow a
tedious sequence and still organizing the thoughts present.
c. Both are not appropriate for teaching literature.
d. Both are important because linear text gives a predetermined structure allowing
organization, while nonlinear provides freedom in understanding.

12. In the same movie as item 8, what do you think is the resolution of the story?
a. a. Rapunzel is reunited with her parents and Eugene is pardoned for his crimes.
b. Eugene enters the tower by climbing Rapunzel's hair, where Gothel stabs him with
a knife.
c. When Rapunzel forces Flynn Rider to take her to see "the floating lights."
d. Flynn is healed by Rapunzel's tear.

13. How can you apply using linear and nonlinear text in your studies?
a. The two methods give freedom to the diversified preferred reading path of a learner,
thus making more room for effective learning.
b. A reader can make sense of a linear text by reading it sequentially from beginning
to end. The reading path in a nonlinear text, on the other hand, is nonlinear and
non-sequential, allowing the reader to choose his own reading path.
c. A reading path is the path or the way the reader's take through a text.
d. No, it does not help in my studies.

14. Why is it important for a tertiary source to be accurate?

a. Because tertiary sources are not fact-checked by reviewers.
b. Because it is the most fatal and essential source of information in a modern-day
period.
c. Because it is the most used source of information these days.
d. Because tertiary sources are a collection of both primary and secondary sources, it
is critical to have factual information to avoid errors and incorrect information.

15. How are graphic organizers used in connecting/constructing ideas?

a. It emphasizes the connection between the different concepts.
b. It is composed of visual displays that have key content information.
c. It is used to identify, classify, categorize and recognize similarities and differences
of two or more subjects, ideas, thoughts or concepts.
d. It is a sequence chart that shows series of events in order.

True or False. In the space before the item, write T is the statement is true, F if it is false.
16. In tertiary sources, information should be distinct. This refers to the characteristic
uniqueness.
17. Primary sources can still be authentic and be subjected to evaluation or assessment.
18. The first step to transcode a linear text to nonlinear text is to read the text and get the main
idea.
19. Underlining, Bolding, Highlighting and Justifying are examples of simple textual aids that
can be used by anyone easily.
20. Ishikawa diagram, also called as Flow Diagram, is an example of a Cause-and-Effect
diagram.
21. The setting of a story may best be defined as the series of events in the story.
22. When a reader has to infer what the character is like based on what he says, thinks, or
does, it means the character has an indirect characterization.
23. Accessibility refers to the quality of being easy to find, obtain and use.
24. To review the source of information is to avoid plagiarism.
25. It is essential to satisfy the expectations of the academic community you are writing for.
Matching Type. Match the following examples in Column A with the categories in Column B. Write
your answer in a separate sheet of paper.
A B
26. Short stories a. Cause-and-effect Diagram
27. Venn diagram b. Linear text
28. Emphasizes the connection between c. Nonlinear text
different concepts. d. Graphic organizer
29. Most commonly used in teachers’ e. Venn Diagram
resource material. f. Fishbone Diagram
30. Pie graph

Fill in the blanks. Choosing from the word bank provided, write in the blank spaces below the
correct answer to complete the sentences.
WORD BANK

text scholars listening

listening text

31. Image accessibility provides additional information about the _____ or concept.
32. Scholarly articles are documents written by experts or ______ discussing results of
scholarly works like research.
33. Video accessibility provides additional information through _______ and viewing skills.
34. ______ accessibility is the arrangement of words for them to be easily accessed.
35. Audio accessibility provides information through ______ skills.
Identification. For items 36-38, identify the correct missing partner of the analogy given. For 39-
40, give the elements that are found in a story. Write your answers in the space before the item.

WORD BANK

Climax

Secondary Primary

Primary Characters

36. Dictionary: Tertiary, Speeches: ?

37. Diary: ?, Commentaries: Secondary
38. History: ?, Abstract: Tertiary
39. It refers to the persons, creatures or things serving as actors or movers in a story.
40. It refers to the turning point of the story.
Enumeration. List down the examples of documents issued and published by the government
and its attached agencies.
41. _______________
42. _______________
43. _______________
44. _______________
45. _______________
Essay. For items 46-50, examine the picture on the right
side. Write a maximum of 2-paragraph essay about it.
Make sure to:
• Identify the major points presented in the
infographic.
• Determine the meaning of each identified
complaint below.
• In developing your essay, use various
sources such as scholarly articles, book,
government documents, reference
materials and news/ magazine articles.

“Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the
wisest man can answer.”
- Charles Caleb Colton

Prepared by:
Casuela, Princess Kaye Celeste G. | BSE English – 3A