OLONGTAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Macalelon, Quezon
Reading and Writing Skills

Name : _________________________ Score: _________/ _50_

Grade & Section : ________________

STEM AND OPTIONS VARIETY. Direction: Read and understand the statements/questions below. Encircle the letter of choice. (R x 1)

1. In this point of view, a character (typically the protagonist but not always) is telling the story.
A. First Person B. Second Person C. Third Person D. Two People
2. A book written by J. K. Rowling that was written on the Third person narration.
A. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Strolls C. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
B. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Scrolls D. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Sorcerers
3. The author of the book Bright Light, Big City
A. Jay McInerney B. Neil Patrick Harris C. J. D Salinger D. Nora Roberts
4. A quality of Descriptive writing that offers a specifics the reader can envision.
A. Plausible B. Concrete C. Expressive D. Evocative
5. A quality of Descriptive writing that constrains the concrete image of things to suit the reader’s knowledge and attention span.
A. Plausible B. Concrete C. Expressive D. Evocative
6. Who is the famous singer that sings “Blank space”?
A. Taylor Switch B. Taylor Swift C. Taylor Sweet D. Taylor Swiss

STRUCTURED RESPONSE VARIETY Direction: Choose from the choices below the right answer for the following statements. Write the letter of your choice
before each number. (R x 1)
Statement X is correct and Y is incorrect Statement X is incorrect and Y is correct Both statements are correct Both statements are incorrect

_____ 7. X : A definition has five sections : an introduction, three body sections and a conclusion.
Y : The second part in making a definition essay is to define the word.
_____ 8. X : A thesis statement is found in the body of a definition essay.
Y : A thesis statement in the definition essay should describe your version of what the term means.
_____ 9. X : In a definition essay we compare and contrast the term with the other terms to enhance the content of our essay.
Y : A personal definition should not be included in the making of our definition essay.
_____ 10. X : Once finished writing the definition the first thing is to read it aloud.
Y : A constructive criticism will help us to improve our writing skills in definition essay.
_____ 11. X : Encyclopedias are not reliable sources of information for our definition essay.
Y : Google Scholar is only used by professionals and not good to use for school purposes.
_____ 12. X : It is important to remove redundant or unclear sentences in your essay.
Y : Word origins are important part of your definition essay.
_____ 13. X : The aim of an exemplification essay is to answers question of who, what, when where, why and how information is elaborate.
Y : Exemplification uses specific and vivid examples for the purpose of adding information to define or illustrate idea.
_____ 14. X : To be specific, a writer must provide different and numerous examples for the readers to understand.
Y : Appropriate examples create interest in writing.
_____ 15. X : Logical arrangement of examples should be provided in the exemplification essay.
Y : There are three ways in writing examples in an essay namely – chronological, spatial and simple to complex.

STEM AND OPTIONS VARIETY. Direction: Read and understand the statements/questions below. Determine the answer base on the given statements. Encircle
the letter of choice. (R x 1)

16. Melissa was promoted to a better-paying position. What is the cause?

A. Because she was an excellent worker C. Because she went on vacation to Europe
B. Because she was often late or absent D. Because she asked for help so often
17. People ran for their cars. What is the cause?
A. Because the sun just came out C. Because everyone like the car
B. Because it had suddenly begun to rain heavily D. Because it was time for dinner
18. Consumer buying is on the rise. What is the cause?
A. Because no one has much money C. Because everyone rides the train
B. Because everyone is worried about the economy D. Because peoples’ salaries are higher
19. Judy got an A on her math test. What is the cause?
A. Because she watched TV after school C. Because she studied hard for the exam
B. Because she went to the mall for several hours D. Because she didn’t understand the questions
20. Terry trained well for the tracked meet; therefore, what is the effect?
A. He decided not to run in the race C. He won the 50-yard dash
B. He became hungry, ate too much, and got sick D. He had never trained so well before
21. King George III of England raised taxes in the colonies so, what is the effect?
A. The American colonists were glad to pay C. The American colonists liked him
B. The American colonists rebelled against the taxes D. The American colonists didn’t know about it
22. Because so many people have come to Arizona to live, what is the effect?
A. Arizona has always been a beautiful state in which to live C. People have stopped coming in other state
B. Many new housing developments are being built D. The Grand Canyon is in Arizona
23. Because Jane’s car wouldn’t start on the morning of her important meeting, what is the effect?
A. She called a garage to have someone come and fix it C. She went to her neighbor’s house and they chatted
B. She went back to bed so she could sleep longer D. The car had a flat tire
24. How do you integrate comparison and contrast essays into other essays?
A. Determine the purpose B. Briefly inform C. Clearly introduce D. Organize points
25. What things should you do in a thesis statement for a comparison and contrast essay?
A. State the main point C. Focus on similarities, differences or both
B. Identify the subjects D. Grab the attention of your readers
26. What is the major difference between e-book readers and book readers?
A. E-book readers are harder to damage C. E-book readers have limited available titles
B. E-book readers require an energy source D. E-book cost loss than regular books
27. Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. This is an example of:
A. chronological order B. fact and opinion C. comparing D. contrasting
28. Which of these in NOT one of the parts of a problem-solution essay?
A. Interrogating the issue B. Evaluating the outcome C. Describing the problem D. Explaining the solution
29. Which of these is the solution to prescription drug abuse?
A. People should be better educated on the dangers of prescription drug abuse C. Create more and better rehabilitation facilities for prescription drug users’
B. Stricter laws should be passed to make it harder to obtain and refill prescription drugs D. All of these are solutions to prescription drug abuse

30. Which of the following components does not belong to the group?
A. problem component B. solution component C. introduction component D. evaluation component

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KEY TO CORRECTIONS

STEM AND OPTIONS VARIETY

1. A. First Person
2. C. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
3. A. Jay McInerney
4. B. Concrete
5. A. Plausible
6. B. Taylor Swift
STRUCTURED RESPONSE VARIETY
7. X : Statement X is incorrect and Y is correct
8. Y : Both statements are correct
9. X : Statement X is incorrect and Y is correct
10. Y : Both statements are correct
11. X : Both statements are incorrect
12. X : Statement X is correct and Y is incorrect
13. Y : Both statements are correct
14. X : Statement X is correct and Y is incorrect
15. Y : Both statements are correct
STEM AND OPTIONS VARIETY
16. A. Because she was an excellent worker
17. B. Because it had suddenly begun to rain heavily
18. D. Because peoples’ salaries are higher
19. C. Because she studied hard for the exam
20. C. He won the 50-yard dash
21. C. The American colonists rebelled against the taxes
22. B. Many new housing developments are being built
23. C. She went to her neighbor’s house and they chatted
24. C. Clearly introduce
25. B. Identify the subjects
26. C. E-book readers require an energy source
27. A. chronological order
28. A. Interrogating the issue
29. D. All of these are solutions to prescription drug abuse
30. D. evaluation component