Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF BACOOR CITY
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN BACOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tincoco St. Brgy. Campo Santo, City of Bacoor, Cavite

Third Quarter Examination in Reading and Writing Skills

General Instructions: Write only the letter of your answer on the provided answer sheet.

I. A. Text Types/Patterns of Paragraph Development

Directions: Classify the following structures and language content according to its
appropriate text types or paragraph development.

1. Joel aims to guide his readers on how to prepare and protect oneself before, during,
and after an earthquake. Hence, he wrote a sequential order and a list of an emergency
supply box in his written work.
A. Narration C. Problem-solution
B. Instruction D. Cause and effect
2. Mrs. Mendoza tasked her students to create their own short stories. Prior to the actual
writing, students had already their brainstorming sessions and planning phases.
A. Narration C. Cause and Effect
B. Description D. Comparison and Contrast
3. Bianca wants to vividly share how memorable her Holy Days were spent. She fervently
appeals to every keen detail of her thoughts and grab a pen to compose them.
A. Description C. Persuasion
B. Explanation D. Cause and effect
4. The students are assigned to gather pieces of evidence to support their respective
claims or argument.
A. Exemplification C. Persuasion
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem-Solution
5. Sophia listed down the different kinds of logical fallacies from the story Love is a Fallacy
by Max Shulman. Thereafter, she inscribed at least three examples of each fallacy for
her to easily remember their distinction.
A. Exemplification C. Persuasion
B. Cause and Effect D. Comparison and Contrast

II.Types of Claims

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Address: Tincoco St. Brgy. Campo Santo, City Of Bacoor, Cavite
Telephone No: 529-2047
E-mail: 342598@deped.gov.ph
 Directions: Match the structure and examples of different claims in column A with its
corresponding specific kind in column B.

A B
6. The declaration of Cybercrime Law A. Claim of Fact
as constitutional is questionable. B. Claim of Value
7. The government should not revive C. Claim of Policy
death penalty because it remains inhuman. D. Claim of Judgment
8. The government should protect the
LGBTQ+ in any workplace or office.
9. Euthanasia is an affront to mother’s health.
10. Article III, Section 4 of the Philippine Constitution
States that no law shall be passed abridging
freedom of speech.

III. B. Text Types/Patterns of Paragraph Development

Directions: Recall the patterns of paragraph development either implicitly or explicitly
applied in the following statements.

11. Gerbie’s written text involves sensory images to figure out something?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
12. The word adobo is derived from the Spanish word adobar, which means “marinade” or
“pickling sauce.” In the Philippines, the concept of adobo was around long before the
Spanish arrived in 1521. When Chinese traders arrived in the Philippines in the 9th
century, they brought soy sauce, which was soon added to the marinade. What kind of
formal definition is specifically used?
A. Expanded/Extended (Negation) C. Expanded/Extended (Description)
B. Expanded/Extended (Etymology) D. Expanded/Extended
(Classification)
13. This method of persuasion is utilized in the TV commercial of Nescafe “Bangon” with
the driving question “Para kanino ka bumabangon?”
A. Pathos C. Ethos
B. Logos D. Echos
14. ___________, is a mode or technique of persuasion evoking to the readers or the
audience that the company and its products is/are more _________________________.

A. Logos, logical and reasonable C. Ethos, credible and reliable

B. Pathos, emotional and concerned D. Echos, busybodies and nobodies
 15. After several warnings against cheating, the proctor finally stopped a student from
taking his examination. Both parties agreed to present the reasons and possible results
of the said violation
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16. “Yesterday I ate Jamaican cherry and hairy lychee, and today I have severe stomach
ache. Those fruits must have caused my stomach ache.” This statement of Mary Grace
is an exemplified kind of this logical fallacy.
A. False Analogy C. Post Hoc
B. Hasty Generalization D. Poisoning the Well
17. What logical fallacy is emphasized it this statement: “Let me grab this privilege to
address a serious and timely issue. Mr. Kalinisan, my dear opponent, is the epitome of
the exact opposite of his name. He has ruin the integrity not only his family and friends
who have trusted him but worst of all the credibility of our company which has fed his
avaricious mouth and mind.”
A. Ad Misercordiam C. Poisoning the Well
B. Hasty Generalization D. Hypothesis Contrary to Fact

IV. C. Text Types/Patterns of Paragraph Development

Directions: Interpret the data for each text type or patterns of paragraph development
and write the letter according to its corresponding SET. sample answer: SET I A
Suggested Graphic Organizer Structure
 How two or more things are
18. Venn Diagram alike/different
 Informal (connotative and
19. Frayer Model/Sematic Web denotative)
 Formal (expanded)
 Claims and counterclaims
20. Persuasion Map  logical reasonings/evidence
 topic sentence,
21. KWL Chart
classifications (types,
categories), examples
(illustrations) and
transitional expressions
22. Story Board/Map  Organized around a set of
story elements or story
SET I
Signal Words
as opposed to, both,
opposite, similarly
is defined as, refers to,
for instance, originates
from
as a matter of fact,
strongly suggest, it has
been proven
one kind, the last
group, another, final
type, the first category,
namely, to specify, to
clarify, to illustrate, for
example
first, so, then, finally,
at last

A. Persuasion C. Problem and Solution

B. Narration D. Comparison and Contrast
 SET II
A. Definition C. Persuasion
B. Classification D. Cause and Effect

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letter E.

23. Narration (or illustration) is the most common and effective pattern to explain an idea or
point. In developing this kind of paragraph, the writer develops a general statement –
the topic sentence, with one or more examples to support it.
A. Definition C. Exemplification
B. Description D. Problem-Solution Essay
24. As a writer, you should help the readers see how these two ideas are similar or different
by showing their advantages and disadvantages so they can weigh the pros and cons
before they make an introduction.
A. conclusion C. body
B. background D. decision or judgement
25. The last part of the comparison and contrast text focuses on the sound judgment or
decision based on the studied presentation of the problems.
A. Persuasion C. Classification
B. Problem-Solution D. Comparison and Contrast
26. A narrative text contains the characters which gives direction in making a story.
A. plot C. conflict
B. settings D. resolution

27. Analyze I Corinthians 13:4-9 below. What kind of extended or expanded definition is
exemplified on the term LOVE?
4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is
not puffed up, 5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily
provoked, thinketh no evil; 6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
A. Etymology C. Negation
B. Description D. Classification

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IV. D. Text Types/Patterns
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Directions: Decipher the poemNo:“The
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Passionate Shepherd to His Love” by Christopher Marlowe.
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Then, formulate appropriate questions for each provided answer from the said poem.

Come live with me and be my love,

And we will all the pleasures prove,
That Valleys, groves, hills, and fields,
Woods, or steepy mountain yields.

And we will sit upon the Rocks,

Seeing the Shepherds feed their flocks,
By shallow Rivers to whose falls
Melodious birds sing Madrigals.

And I will make thee beds of Roses

And a thousand fragrant posies,
A cap of flowers, and a kirtle
Embroidered all with leaves of Myrtle;

A gown made of the finest wool

Which from our pretty Lambs we pull;
Fair lined slippers for the cold,
With buckles of the purest gold;

A belt of straw and Ivy buds,

With Coral clasps and Amber studs:
And if these pleasures may thee move,
Come live with me, and be my love.

The Shepherds’ Swains shall dance and sing

For thy delight each May-morning:
If these delights thy mind may move,
Then live with me, and be my love.

28. Answer: Idealized

A. What type of poetry does this it below?
 B. To whom does the speaker in Marlowe's poem address?
C. What sort of pleasures does Marlowe's speaker offer in the poem?
D. Which adjective most clearly describes the setting in Marlowe's poem?

29. Answer: The hardship of life in his country/place

A. What does the speaker in did NOT mention in his poem?
B. To whom does the speaker in Marlowe's poem, address?
C. What sort of pleasures does the shepherd offer in the poem?
D. What will most probably take place if the speaker’s love is equally reciprocated?

30. Answer: The relationship between humans and the natural world is
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most of the narrator’s "pleasures" (Line 2) come from?
D. What sort of pleasures does Marlowe's speaker offer in the poem?

V. A. Properties of a Well-Known Written Text: Transitional Devices

Directions: Employ accurate transitional device for each blank to make the
paragraph coherent.

Facebook is a social networking website which is, (31. A. without a doubt, for instance, B.
moreover, C. in general, D. however), popular among young and old people alike. (32. A.
Typically, B. In spite of, C. Next to, D. Furthermore), almost every student, worker, and
even very young children have Facebook accounts. One reason for its popularity is that it
connects people with friends, loved ones, and former classmates. People from other parts
of the world are able to see us. (33. A. Certainly, B. Despite of, C. Consequently, D.
On the other hand,) we become friends with them in just one click of “accept” or “send
friend request.” (34. A. In short, B Furthermore, C. Likewise, D. No doubt), friendship in
the virtual world is made possible through Facebook.

(35. A. In addition, B. For this purpose, C. Usually, D. As long as,) young people aged
below thirteen are not allowed to have a Facebook account. (36. A. Surely, B. Yet, C.
Moreover, D. As mentioned,) many of them still manage to create their accounts either by
falsifying information about themselves or legible relatives created the said accounts on
their behalf. Sadly, this social media app/site does not verify if a person’s personal
information is true or not. (37. A. Besides, B. Hence, C. On the other hand, D. Instead,)
even newborn babies have accounts created by their parents.

38. (A. For instance, B. In connection to this, C. Furthermore, D. Lastly,) Ms. Sherry
Turkle, Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, addressed this serious matter in her TEDTalk entitled Connected
but Alone. She expressed that what a lot of people are feeling when they reach for their
phone to see the latest post is “no one is listening”. It seems some people turn to
technology (to Facebook specifically) in order to fill a void of loneliness. (39. A. Basically,
 B. So far, C. No doubt, D. With this,) Ms. Turkle believes that it's because technology
appeals to us most where we are most vulnerable. (40. A. Lastly, B. For example, C. In
addition, D. Truly,) we are vulnerable.

V. B. Properties of a Well-Known Written Text: Language Use

Directions: Identify the incorrect use of language in the interview conversations.
Interviewer: Good morning, Mr. Santos. 1
Interviewee: Good am, Ms. Cruz 2
Interviewer: How are you? 3
Interviewee: Not bad, Ms. Cruz. I’m OK. 4
Interviewer: I am glad you are feeling fine today. 5
Interviewee: Don’t mind if I grab a seat. Interviewer: Fine, please take a seat. 6
Interviewee: Thanks. 7
Interviewer: Mr. Santos, why do you want to work for our company? 8
Interviewee: Well, hmmmm.. uum.. I reckon it's an aaa-mazing company. 9
Interviewer: Amazing? Is that all? 10
Interviewee: Yeah, I think that’s all there is to say. 11
Interviewer: Well, that is unacceptable. Why do you think we should hire you? 12
Interviewee: You should hire me because I’m the COO. 13
Interviewer: COO? You must be joking! 14
Interviewee: I’m the COO … Child of the Owner. 15
41. How is language used in the interview setting?
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formally. C. It was used drastically.
B. It was usedAddress:
informally.
Tincoco St. Brgy. Campo Santo,D. It Of
City was used Cavite
Bacoor, dramatically.
42. What does the interviewee
Telephoneoverly said in line number 9?
No: 529-2047
A. desperation filters
E-mail: 342598@deped.gov.ph C. hesitation fillers
B. exaggeration filters D. negotiation fillers
43. The following inaccuracies should be avoided in both oral and written communicative
environment except for one.
I. use of contractions III. Use of highfalutin words
II. use sexist language IV. Use of polite expressions
A. I C. IV
B. I and II D. I, II, and III

VI. Types of Claims

Directions: Identify the explicit claim from the paragraph below.

44. Joshua held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a
grocery store. His dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can
hold my shopping list.”

A. Joshua went to the grocery store. C. Joshua’s dad needs help with the
B. Joshua’s dad does not shop often. shopping.
D. Joshua held his father's hand as he
crossed the busy parking lot.
45. The following are the questions that must be answered in the claim of fact except for one.
I. Is it true?
II. Does it exist?
 III. Did it happen?
IV. Is it good or bad?
A. I C. IV
B. II and II D. I, II, and III
46. What concrete course of action should we pursue to solve the problem? What kind of claim
will this kind of question fall under?
A. Claim of Fact C. Claim of Policy
B. Claim of Value D. Claim of Judgment

VII. C. Properties of a Well-Known Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics.

Directions: Revise the statement given with technical and highfalutin words to make it
understandable. NOTE: Write the same letter of your answer on both numbers

47-48. There are an ongoing discourse about the antidisestablishment assemblage and the
administrative political body. What should have been the revised statement for this?

I. There is an ongoing discussion between the opposition and the government.

II. There are an ongoing argument between the opposition and the government.
III. There is an ongoing discussion on the incorrect computation of the government taxes.
IV. There are an ongoing argument on the incorrect computation of the government taxes.

A. I C. III
B. II D. IV

VIII. E. Text Types/Patterns of Paragraph

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Directions: Generate
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Santo, statement
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Cavite
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In front of me on the table sat a beautiful pure white bowl, simplistic in design, hiding a
decadent surprise inside. In the bowl was hidden something that was not so pure; however,
the irresistible indulgence was worth every calorie that I knew it contained. As I looked inside, I
saw on the bottom a hot, tender brownie loaded with macadamia nuts. I knew form the past
experience that the nuts had a creamy and smooth texture, almost like a white chocolate. On
top of the brownie were two firmly packed scoops of ice cream, laying side by side, each one
with a different flavor. The scoop on the right was a rich vanilla, flecked with dark specks of
vanilla bean. The scoop on the left was a dark, smooth, bittersweet chocolate. The scoops were
just starting to melt tiny rivers of melted cream down the sides of the hot brownie, pooling on
the bottom of the white bowl. These scoops oof ice cream were draped with a sumptuous, rich,
hot fudge sauce. Topping the luscious sauce was an ample dollop of whipped cream that was in
perfect contrast to the dense, almost too rich dessert below. What finally completed this
wonderful creation was a perfect maraschino cherry, its red juice sending tiny streams down
the whole mountain of dessert delight. The contrast of colors, textures, and flavors in this
dessert appealed to every part of my senses. I could not wait to eat it. (Cofske, 2005)

49. What is the best title for the said paragraph?

 A. The brownies C. The Creamy Sundae
B. The Big Scoops D. The Hot Fudge Sundae

50. What is the thesis for this descriptive paragraph?

A. As I looked inside, I saw on the bottom a hot, tender brownie loaded with macadamia nuts.
B. The contrast of colors, textures, and flavors in this dessert appealed to every part of my
senses.
C. On top of the brownie were two firmly packed scoops of ice cream, laying side by side, each
one with a different flavor.
D. What finally completed this wonderful creation was a perfect maraschino cherry, its red juice
sending tiny streams down the whole mountain of dessert delight.

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;

and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
-Proverbs 3: 5-7

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Address: Tincoco St. Brgy. Campo Santo, City Of Bacoor, Cavite
Telephone No: 529-2047
E-mail: 342598@deped.gov.ph