BRIXTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION

SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
READING AND WRITING

Name:_______________________________ Grade & Section:_________________ Score:_____________

1. Which of the following best describes the term "discourse," considering its origins and meaning?
a.) concise summary of a factual topic.
b.) casual exchange of ideas with no specific structure.
c.) formal and organized discussion exploring a topic in depth.
d.) A heated argument with opposing viewpoints.

2. What do you call a piece of writing which states a writer’s opinion about the good and the bad
parts of another piece of writing or a work of art?
a.) Review b.) Counterclaim c.) Critique d.) Claim

3. How can an author's social environment influence their writing?

a) It has no impact on the author's work.
b) It provides the physical setting for the story only.
c) It shapes the themes, styles, and ideas explored in the writing.
d) It dictates the specific plot points of the story.

4. Randy joined a school contest on writing persuasive speeches. What to do you call this type of
discourse?
a.) Argumentative b.) Expository c.) Descriptive d.) Narrative

5. What is the core concept behind "argumentative discourse"?

a.) Sharing personal stories and experience. c.) Summarizing factual information.
b.) Presenting evidence to support or refute an idea. d.) Engaging in casual conversation.

6. In his masterclass, the famous novelist instructed his students to begin their stories by creating
a vivid picture of the place where the characters met. What do you call this type of discourse?
a.) Argumentative b. Expository c.) Descriptive d.) Narrative

7. What best describes "expressive discourse"?

a.) A formal research paper analyzing data.
b.) A factual news report on a current event.
c.) A personal story written from the author's perspective
d.) An argumentative essay persuading the reader of a viewpoint.

8. A manual for installing a Wi-Fi router is an example of what type of literary discourse?
a.) Expressive b.) Expository c.) Poetic d.) Transactional

9. A personal blog published online is an example of what type of literary discourse?

a.) Expressive b.) Expository c.) Poetic d.) Transactional

10.Discourse is often associated with speech, but it may also be ___________.

a.) Debate b.) Poetic c.) Written d.) Narrative

11. What is NOT a common goal of writing a discourse?

a.) to entertain b.) to persuade c.) to criticize d.) to inform

12.Transactional discourse is most likely found in:

a.) A novel b.) A news article c.) A recipe d.) A poem

13.Which section of a discourse would MOST LIKELY discuss the specific methods used to gather
information for the topic?
a.) Introduction b.) body c.) conclusion d.) references

14.“When I first saw my childhood friend Margarette, she was about my younger sister Viv’s height.
Her hair was curly and dark, and her skin was pale. But what really struck me when I first saw
her was her big round blue eyes.” What type of discourse the given text above?
a.) Argumentative b.) Expository c.) Descriptive d.) Narrative
15.Part of the application process for the BPO company was to write a step-by-step instruction on
how to go from the office to one’s residence. What type of discourse used in the situation?
a.) Argumentative b.) Expository c.) Descriptive d.) Narrative

16.It is type of discourse that is formal and scholarly use of language; does not use figures of
speech and idioms.
a.) Literary discourse b.) Academic discourse c.) Poetic discourse d.) Transactional
discourse

17.Alex wants to write information about Taxonomy of animal. What appropriate graphic organizer
he can use?
a.) Hierarchical topical organizer b.) mind map c.) flow chart c. venn diagram

18.A _________ is used to show similarities and differences between two things.
a.) Hierarchical topical organizer b.) mind map c.) flow chart c. venn diagram

19.What appropriate graphic organizer you can use if you want to write ideas for an upcoming
Halloween party?
a.) Hierarchical topical organizer b.) mind map c.) flow chart c. venn diagram

20.Arrange the following steps in organizing information by using graphic organizer.

I. Think of a general topic for writing.
II. Select a graphic organizer to arrange your ideas.
III. Brainstorm ideas based on the topic and write them down.
a.) I, II & III b.) II, III, & I c.) III, I, & II d.) II, I, III

21.It is a list of ideas arranged in a specific order and shows how information is presented in
writing.
a.) Sentence outline b.) Topic outline c.) Heading d.) Graphic Organizer

22. It represents the main ideas and are indicated by Roman numerals.
a.) Sentence outline b.) Topic outline c.) Heading d.) Sub heading

23.It is a more specific outline technique because it already states the main idea and the
supporting ideas in full sentences.
a.) Sentence outline b.) Topic outline c.) Heading d.) Sub heading

24. Arrange the following steps in writing a topic outline.

I. Figure out the main points.
II. Arrange the main points in a logical order.
III. Identify your topic, thesis statement, and purpose for writing.
IV. Identify and write down the supporting ideas for each main point.
a.) I, II, III & IV b.) II, III, & I c.) III, I, II & IV d.) II, I, III

25.What is a technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group and field
experts?
a.) Hypothesis b.) Discourse c.) Jargon d.) Expository

26. Which of the following is the not a characteristic of a business writing?

a.) It has a strict format. b.) It is formal c.) It is objective d.) It is subjective

27.What is the type of scientific text that aims to analyze behavior patterns manifested by the
subject based on specific theories and commonly done in the social sciences?
a.) Case study b.) Field report c.) Laboratory report d.) Research

28.It is a formal documentation of an experiment, which includes the objectives, methods, and
results.
a.) Case study b.) Field report c.) Laboratory report d.) Research

29. It is an idea or a theory that is not yet proven.

a.) Hypothesis b.) Research c.) Jargon d.) Expository

30.What is the type of business writing that aims to inform or convey messages to concerned
people or departments and may also persuade its readers to take action?
a.) Memorandum b.) Circular letter c.) minutes of the meeting d.) cover letter

31. It is a record that states what was discussed or what happened during a meeting.
 a.) Memorandum b.) Circular letter c.) minutes of the meeting d.) letter of request

32. It is a letter written to a large number of readers at a time. It is usually sent to company
employees or customers to inform them of important news.
a.) Memorandum b.) Circular letter c.) minutes of the meeting d.) cover letter

33. What is the type of a business writing that aims to convince a person in authority or in charge
to grant permission for an action to be done or accomplished?
a.) Memorandum b.) Circular letter c.) minutes of the meeting d.) letter of request

34. In your in-text citation, you want to reference a specific page in the source. How should you
include the page number?
a.) Include the page number at the beginning of the citation, after the author's last name.
b.) Enclose the page number in square brackets [ ] after the year.
c.) Enclose the page number in parentheses ( ) after the year.
d.) Author's last name and year only, with no reference to the specific page.

35. What is type of format of an in- text citation that shows below?

a.) APA format b.) MLA format c.) AMA format d. APP format

36. What is the type of format of citation that shows below?

a.) APA format b.) MLA format c.) AMA format d. APP format

37.It is usually found in the last section of a published material and where the sources of
information are completely cited.
a.) Citation b.) Reference List c.) In-text citation d.) Conclusion

38.In formatting of an in-text citation the long quotation contains of how many words?
a.) Fewer than 40 words c.) fewer than 30 words
b.) b.) at least 40 words above d.) at least 30 words above

39. Sequence the following events based on the transition word hints provided.
I. First, the Spaniards colonized the Philippines.
II. Finally, the Philippines obtained its independence on July 4, 1946.
III. After years and years in the Philippines, the Spaniards lost to the Americans.
IV. Simultaneous to the Japanese invasion in the Philippines is the occurrence of World War
II.
V. A short time later, the colonization was continued by the Japanese soon after the
American rule.
a.) I, III, IV, V, & II b.) I, IV, III, V, & II c.) I, III, V, IV, & II d.) I, II, III, IV, & V

40.Signal words in descriptive paragraphs often denote _______________.

a.) a. emotions b.) direction or location c.) chronology of events d.) Classification

41. Of the following sentences, which one is descriptive?

a.) First, we made sure she was blindfolded. Then, we led her into the room.
b.) The human papillomavirus, more popularly known as HPV, is an infection of the cervix.
c.) The process only involves three steps, the first of which is to procure all the materials
needed.
d.) She turned heads wherever she went, as she had red hair, blue eyes, and porcelain skin.

42.It provides information on what a person, an object, a place, or a situation is like. It appeals to
the reader’s senses, allowing him or her to see, hear, taste, smell, or feel the subject.
a.) Definition b.) Adjective c.) Description d.) figurative language
43. In fact, she was like an enchantress who enchanted my heart and soul. What guideline in
descriptive writing was used in the sentence?
a.) include vivid sensory details. c.) Organize the description
b.) Use figurative language. d.) Use precise language.

44. When she walked past me, her lavender-scented perfume tantalized my nose, as if it will bleed
anytime soon. What guideline in descriptive writing was used in the sentence?
a.) include vivid sensory details. c.) Organize the description
b.) Use figurative language. d.) Use precise language.

45.The couch, having been in their family for 20 years, was now shabby from use. Which of
the following may be used to define the word shabby in the given sentence?
a.) Dilapidated b.) miserable c.) unfair d.) mean

46. It explains a concept, a term, or a subject. Its main purpose is to tell what something is. A
definition clarifies the meaning of a word or an idea in a simple and understandable language.
a.) Definition b.) Adjective c.) Description d.) figurative language

47. Subjects are sorted and arranged into groups or categories according to their common or
shared characteristics. What pattern of development is this?
a.) Classification b.) Comparison c.) Description d.) Exemplification

48. In this pattern of development, abstract ideas and meaning in texts are explained and made
clear through clear and specific examples.
a.) Classification b.) Comparison c.) Description d.) Exemplification

49.The purpose of this pattern of development is to clearly define something and place it in a group
according to some basis or rule.
a.) Classification b.) Comparison c.) Description d.) Exemplification

50.Narration does NOT involve:

a.) Stating facts and figures in a chronological order
b.) Expressing opinions and beliefs
c.) Reporting a series of events in a specific timeframe
d.) Describing characters and settings

Prepared by: Checked by:

RICA MAE L. PAT ROY P. LUCAPA
Subject Teacher Subject Group Head