Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
DIVISION OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE
MAGALLANES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Quarter 3- First Quarterly Examination in Reading and Writing Skills

Name: ______________________________________________ Grade & Course/Section: ____________________

Directions: Read the following questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. .
1. A discourse is a formal and often lengthy discussion of a topic, where concepts and insights are arranged in an
organized and logical manner.
A. Discourse B. Drafting C. Editing D. Revising
2. This is a visual presentation of concepts that help structure information into organizational patterns.
A. Brainstorming B. basic outline C. graphic organizer D. scaling
3. Which of the following technique uses two or more overlapping circle to show similar and different attributes.
A. cubing B. listing C. mapping D. Venn Diagram
4. It is a process of writing down specific topics gathered from different sources involves documents and comes with a list
of topics.
A. Brainstorming B. topic outline C. topical organizer D. sentence outline
5. This is called webbing or clustering.
A. Mapping B. topical organizer c. topic outline d. Venn diagram
6. This technique provides more information and uses a complete sentence but not a sentence fragment.
A. brainstorming B. graphic organizer C. topic outline D. sentence outline
7. This is another form of brainstorming that will turn your ideas to more concrete expression by writing sentences
continuously.
A. cubing B. free writing C. listing D. mapping
8. It is one of the techniques that you must go to the library or check websites on the internet or make a list or map of
the new ideas
A. Free writing B. listing C. mapping D. researching
9. It is a technique that you can list the topics and make a sub list of things you could write about without creating an
outline yet.
A. brainstorming B. cubing C. listing D. mapping
10. This technique allows the writer to map out their ideas.
A. basic outline B. Venn Diagram C. topical organizer D. topic outline.
11. To create a concept map. Where do you begin and jot down different ideas, points. or facts related to or support your
topic?
A. middle of the page C. upper left-hand corner
B. upper right-hand corner D. Bottom of the page
12. Which of the following is NOT what the graphic organizer demonstrate between or among facts, concepts, or ideas?
A. connection C. association
B. relationships D. Conflict

In items 13-16, identify which technique in organizing ideas is being described in each item.
13. Teacher Joy asks you to generate ideas by giving a list of ideas about the given topic.
A. brainstorming C. for Venn Diagram
B. for outline D. for Concept Map
14. You are tasked to compare the similarities and differences between public and private schools.
A. brainstorming C. for Venn Diagram
B. for outline D. for Concept Map
15. Your adviser is told to prepare a message to be delivered during the program at an English Camp. As a brilliant
speaker, you arrange your ideas based on the topic, sub-topics, and supporting details.
A. brainstorming C. for Venn Diagram
B. for outline D. for Concept Map
16. In this graphic organizer you place the topic in the middle of the page, then jot down different ideas and sub-ideas.
A. brainstorming C. for Venn Diagram
B. for outline D. for Concept Map
17. Choose a clear idea from the following:
Topic: Vegetarianism and its benefits
A. People practice vegetarianism for five major benefits it provides them.
B. The reasons why people practice vegetarianism are varied.
C. Vegetarianism is an essential practice.
D. Vegetarianism as a healthy lifestyle.

18. Which text focuses on presenting points of view and seeks on encouraging its readers to accept a particular argument
or act in a particular way?
 A. Persuasive C. Cause and Effect
B. Problem-solution D. Comparison and Contrast
19. Which written text involves sensory images to figure out something?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
20. What pattern shows similarities and differences of two subjects in a paragraph?
A. Comparison and Contrast C. Narration
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution
21. When giving the full meaning of a certain topic, which pattern is applicable?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
22. If you were to tell a story, which pattern of paragraph development would you use?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem- Solution
23. What pattern presents the reasons and possible results of an event?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution
24. In this section, you need to mention an overview of the problem, the why of the problem, and who should be
concerned about the problem.
A. Introduction C. conclusion
B. middle section D. exposition
25. Which would best suit a text that aims to discuss the taxonomy of a group of fossils that were recently discovered by
a palaeontologist?
A. Comparison and Contrast C. Narration
B. Classification D. Problem Solution
26. Last week, I travelled to Singapore. To write my travelogue, what would be the best pattern to use?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. classification
27. What kind of Words would put a picture of a person, place or object into a reader’s mind?
A. Signal words C. Short words
B. Accurate words D. Descriptive words
28. How would you explain two terms that mean the same thing?
A. By using negation C. By using classification
B. By using synonym D. By comparing
29. What pattern of paragraph development stick to one basis?
A. Classification C. Persuasion
B. Exemplification D. Narration
30. What are usually discussed in a paragraph of comparison and contrast?
A. How the two subjects are alike
B. How the two subjects are different
C. How the two subjects are compared and contrasts
D. How they are used in the paragraph
31. Suppose a writer wished to describe the advantages and disadvantages of attending a two-year college. What pattern
is nest to use?
A. Problem-Solution C. Exemplification
B. Narration D. Comparison and Contrast
32. What paragraph convinces the reader that one’s opinion on an issue or subject is the right one?
A. Paragraph of definition C. Paragraph of persuasion
B. Paragraph of description D. Paragraph of classification
33. “Rose is a family of prickly shrub with pinnate leaves and showy flowers.” This method of definition pertains to?
A. connotation B. denotation C. formal definition D. None of the choices
34. “A dozen of pink roses is usually given to their beloved ones.” This method pertains to?
A. connotation B. denotation C. formal definition D. None of the choices
35. Which of the statements is TRUE about a well-written text?
A. the writer's knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar
B. has a complete thought
C. constitutes proper organization and effective coherence of textual conventions
D. established both the different aspects of the organization and other textual aspects

36. Which property of a well-written text facilitates textual continuity?

A. Organization B. Coherence and Cohesion C. Language use D. Mechanics
37. Which of the following is not a property of a well-written text?
A. organization B. pronunciation C. writing mechanics D. coherence and cohesion
38. Which of the following is NOT true about mechanics as one of the properties of a well-written text?
A. it only focusses on grammar
B. it has to do with proofreading most of the time
C. it only emphasizes the proper use of punctuation marks in a text
D. focusses on the technical structure of the text
39. Language use features the appropriateness of words used. Which of the following levels of language use does this
situation evoke?
"PO1 Julie presented the result of the crime investigation on the latest bombing in Marawi to her colleagues."
A. Informal/Personal B. Standard Academic C. Business/Technical D. Slang
40. What transitional device is used in the sentence below? "I was having a hard time understanding the article that I am
reading because I have not done background research about it."
A. Comparison B. Cause and Effect C. Contrast D. Illustration
41. Which property of a well – written text refers to the established writing conventions for words that use?
A. Organization B. Language use C. Cohesion and coherence D. Writing mechanics
42. This refers to the "grammatical" aspects of writing and is focused on the degree to which sentences (or even different
parts of a sentence) are connected so that the flow of ideas is easy to follow.
A. Organization B. Language use C. Cohesion D. Coherence
43. This refers to the overall understandability of what you write or say. It involves summarizing the overall argument,
putting separate, major points into separate paragraphs, and beginning each paragraph with a 'topic sentence,' following
supporting sentences.
A. Organization B. Language use C. Cohesion D. Coherence
44. Which property of a well – written text refers to ideas that are logically and accurately arrange.
A. Organization B. Language use C. Cohesion D. Coherence
45. Which property is best employed in the passage shown in the box?
A.
The ancient Egyptians were masters of preserving dead people’s body by making mummies of
them. Mummies several thousand years old have been discovered nearly intact. The skin, teeth, hair, and
facial features of the mummies were evident. It is possible to diagnose the disease they suffer in life, such
as small pox, arthritis, and nutritional deficiencies. The process was remarkably effective, sometimes
apparent to fatal afflictions of the dead people. Mummification consisted of removing internal organs,
applying natural preservatives inside and out, and then wrapping the bodies in layers of bandages.

Organization B. Language use C. Cohesion and coherence D. Writing Mechanics

46. I woke up at around 3 AM due to the urge to pee when I smell smoke all over my place, panic creeps into my being,
and I rush through the window to see what is happening. A big fire is already burning down my neighbor's house, loud
sirens are all over the place, and fire fighters are already evacuating people from our building. First, I grab my essential
documents and then pack some of my clothes when a large explosion happens, and everything went blur. What property
of a well-written text is present in the paragraph?
A. Organization C. Language Use
B. Coherence and Cohesion D. Mechanics
47. Hilda Asgeda is considered one of the most prominent mayors in our country. Aside from that, she is also known for
her good deeds as a philanthropist whose advocacy is focused on the empowerment of the youth as the future of the
land. Due to this, she was admired by her countrymen. What property of a well-written text is present in the paragraph?
A. Organization C. Language Use
B. Coherence and Cohesion D. Mechanics
48. Teacher James uses the word pedagogy to describe the strategies and methodologies he used in the classroom when
writing his school reports. What property of a well-written text James used?
A. Organization C. Language Use
B. Coherence and Cohesion D. Mechanics
49. Micah made sure that her grammar, spellings, capitalization of words, and acronyms used in her essay are correct.
What property of a well written-text was observed by Micah while writing her essay?
A. Organization C. Language Use
B. Coherence and Cohesion D. Mechanics
50. The onset of technology has brought a tremendous transformation in the teaching and learning process.
Consequently, the rise of different mobile applications has aided educators in enriching the learners' activities beyond
the classroom setting. What property of a well-written text is present?
A. Organization C. Language Use
B. Coherence and Cohesion D. Mechanics