ALL FOR JESUS…

Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan Catholic Schools

ARCHDIOCESAN SCHOOL OF SAN FABIAN, INC.
San Fabian, Pangasinan
SEMI-FINAL EXAM
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

NAME: __________________________________ DATE: ____________________

GRADE AND SECTION: ______________________ SCORE: ___________________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Read each statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write it on the space provided.

_______1. Present the result of your report.

a. Conclusion b. Results c. Main Body d. Recommendations
_______2. It refers to specific words used in a particular setting/profession.
a. Colloquial b. Formal c. Jargons d. Informal
_______3. These are called graphic elements except ________.
a. Diagrams b. Illustrations c. Graphs d. Words
_______4. It contains other supporting documents or forms that you have used in your report.
a. Appendices b. References c. Recommendations d. Objectives
_______5. Define, expound, or explain the jargon or technical words used in the context.
a. Introduction b. Objectives c. Definition of terms d. Results
_______6. A systematic, well-organized presentation of an issue, a problem, or an incident.
a. Position Paper b. Report c. Concept Paper d. Essay
_______7. The purpose of the recommendation report is to _________.
a. inform b. investigate c. recommend d. experiment
_______8. The purpose of the informative report is to _________.
a. inform b. investigate c. recommend d. experiment
_______9. The purpose of the investigative report is to _________.
a. inform b. investigate c. recommend d. experiment
_______10. This page will acknowledge those who have helped you with your report.
a. Cover Page b. Acknowledgement Page c. Content Page d. No Page
_______11. A position paper is also called as _________.
a. Argumentative Writing b. Journal Writing c. Writing Report d. Concept Paper
_______12. A principle of argumentative answers the question, “What is the best way to communicate with them?”
a. Communication b. Organization c. Audience d. Questioning
_______13. It presents the topic and the issue at hand.
a. Conclusion b. Introduction c. Opposite arguments d. Your arguments
_______14. It is a common type of academic argument writing assignment.
a. Concept Paper b. Essay c. Position Paper d. Reports
_______15. It refers to an attitude or an opinion in writing.
a. Viewpoint b. Point of View c. Writing Style d. Perspective
_______16. A principle of argumentative answers the question, “What is my position or stand on this issue?”
a. Viewpoint b. Introduction c. Writing Style d. Conclusion

II. Arrange the jumbled words in column A to find out the correct term, and use the hint from column B. Write your
answer in the first column.
Answers Column A Column B

1. LAONEPRAIT It is a definition of words based on how they were used.

2. LLLIEAAPMSR It is the use of matching sentence structure (e.g. I love singing,

eating, and painting.)
3. WIEENTRV It includes probing questions that you can prepare beforehand.

4. NNIIEERTQSAOU It contains a list of standardized questions.

5. PPEEAINCSD It contains other supporting documents that you have used in

your report.
6. RRREECDO This is what you need to bring in an interview to replay the
answers of your interviewee.
III. TRUE or FALSE.
Directions: Write T if the statement is correct otherwise write F and underline the word/phrase that made it
incorrect. Write your answer in the space provided before the number. (24 points)
____1. Conclude your paper with a resounding statement that will bring the opposite up.
____2. In writing a position paper, transitional words must be effectively used.
____3. You may use data from other sources to support your arguments.
____4. The introduction shows the importance or significance of your position to readers.
____5. Provide at least two arguments that would counter the argument of the opposition.
____6. Restate your position in the concluding paragraph.
____7. Using data such as statistics, illustrations, and figures from your sources is prohibited.
____8. Use synonyms so that you don’t have to repeat terminology again and again.
____9. Presenting arguments implies that you are favoring one side of the issue.
____10. Your arguments should be separated into small chunks for easy understanding and remembering.
____11. The primary goal of a position paper is to persuade others.
____12. The secondary goal of a position paper is to declare a position.

IV. Give the complete term of each acronym. (4 points)

1. APA- ________________________________________________________
2. MLA-________________________________________________________

DUM SPIRO SPERO

“While I breathe, I hope”

Prepared by:

Ms. Kaye Mariz G. Gotoc

English Teacher

Checked by:

Mr. Geraldine E. Logan

SHS Coordinator

Noted:

Sandy R. Aquino, MEd

Assistant Principal

Leonardo A. Carrera LL.B., MAEd.

School Principal