3rd QUARTER EXAMINATION S.

Y 2023-2024
“READING AND WRITING SKILLS”
GRADE 11
Name: _____________________________________________________________ Score: ____________
Grade & Section: __________________________________________________ Date: _____________

Multiple Choice: Read and answer the test items carefully. Encircle your choice of answer.

1. Which of the following gives emphasis on writing pattern that is used to tell story?
A. Persuasion B. Argumentation
C. Reflective essay D. Narration
2. Transitional words are important to give specific details in pointing out the direction of the story. Which of the following
is NOT an example of transitional words?
A. First B. Perhaps
C. Abruptly D. Next
3. The following signifying narrative texts EXCEPT
A. It follows a sequential presentation of events B. It contains the plot which gives direction in making a story
C. It explains the opinionated ideas only D. It uses transitional words to signal its chronological order
4. According to Dayagbil et al, 2016, the use of description plays an important role to elucidate the nature of people,
places and things. Which of the following part of speeches used in describing objects?
A. Adjective B. Verb
C. Adverb D. A and C
5. _______ is a writing pattern of developing paragraph using detailed observation about the subject.
A. Description B. Narration
C. Persuasion D. Argumentation
6. "Learning a language is a FASCINATING phenomenon of human existence." The capitalized word used in describing
the subject is an example of which of the following terms?
A. Adverb B. Verb
C. Adjective D. Interjection
7. Mr. MJ presents the sentence "He is a snake." Using connotative definition, what is the meaning of the sentence?
A. The person is literally a snake B. The person is a sneaky and untrustworthy
C. The person is afraid of snakes. D. The person likes snakes.
8. It is way when someone is giving his/her impression through his/her five senses on the subjects. Which of the following
refers to?
A. Persuasion B. Exemplification
C. Definition D. Description
9. For the students to better understand the similarities and differences of the Japanese era to American era in the
Philippines, Teacher A used which pattern of paragraph development?
A. Exemplification B. Comparison and Contrast
C. Definition D. Persuasion
10. In developing a paragraph, the writer specifying a general statement with one or more examples to support it. Which
of the following refers to?
A. Exemplification B. Definition
C. Generalization D. Classification
11. In comparing and contrasting objects, what method did teacher A used when he begins by saying everything about
the first subject he is discussing then move on and write everything about the second subject?
A. Block Method B. Inductive Method
C. Point to Point Method D. Generalistic Method
12. Which of the following diagram is best used to present the cause and effect of the topic?
A. Venn Diagram B. Fishbone
C. Table D. Concept Mapping
13. In presenting the problem in essay, the following are effective ways that recommended to apply EXCEPT
A. Effects only B. Causes only
C. Causes and effects D. Extended example
14. Cause and effect: why: Problem-solution : ____.
A. When B. Why
C. How and why D. How
15. It is a type of essay which the authors trying to convince the readers to believe on his stand/position.
A. Persuasive essay B. Argumentative essay
C. Narrative essay D. Information essay
16. Some guide questions in constructing a persuasive text but not to include
A. What is the issue? B. What is your position or opinion?
C. What is the opposing position/opinion? D. Who is your opponents?
17. In developing your own persuasive text, a writer must first state the ______.
A. Arguments B. Issue
C. Evidences D. Conclusion
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 B. Problem-solution
C. Cause and Effect D. Comparison and Contrast
19. Which written text involves sensory images to figure out something?
A. Description B. Definition
C. Narration D. Problem Solution
20. What pattern shows similarities and differences of two subjects in a paragraph?
A. Comparison and Contrast B. Cause and Effect
C. Narration D. Problem Solution
21. When giving the full meaning of a certain topic, which pattern is applicable?
A. Description B. Definition
C. Narration D. Problem Solution
22. If you were to tell a story, which pattern of paragraph development would you use?
A. Description B. Definition
C. Narration D. Problem- Solution
23. What pattern presents the reasons and possible results of an event?
A. Description B. Cause and Effect
C. Narration 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 B. Middle section
C. Conclusion 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
paleontologist?
A. Comparison and Contrast B. Classification
C. Narration D. Problem Solution
26. Fill in the blank with the connecting word that best joins the two thoughts. Walking, running, and jogging give you
energy. ___________ any exercise that speeds up your heart rate is good.
A. Finally B. In short
C. Therefore D. In contrast
27. “Let me tell you about my experience when I lost myself in an unexpected
situation.” This line is a part of the ___________ of a narrative.
A. end B. middle
C. beginning D. conclusion
28. A problem/solution essay presents a problem, usually discussing several aspects of the problem, then concludes by
discussing solutions to the problem.
A. True B. False
C. Partly true D. Either true or false
29. To achieve coherence, every good paragraph must have UNITY or oneness of idea.
A. True B. False
C. Partly true D. Either true or false
30. Which of the following is NOT true about topic sentence?
A. It tells the main idea of the paragraph. C. It can be explicit or implicit.
B. It can be found in the beginning. D. It supports the main idea.
31. This means the connection and organization of ideas in a text to create unity.
A. Coherence B. Cohesion
C. Collaboration D. Cohesive
32. In maintaining a good cohesion, the transitional devices such as although, yet, at the same time, despite that, even so,
and even though functioned as which of the following?
A. Concession B. Contrast
C. Comparison D. Addition
33. Using an appropriate subordinating conjunction, which of the following sentence best illustrate to link the given ideas.
"I got tired. It was so late."
A. I got tired because it was so late. B. I got tired similarly it was so late.
C. I got tired also it was so late. D. I got tired but it was so late.
34. According to Purdue Online Writing Lab (2020), there are five major issues with appropriate language that should be
avoided in an effective and well-written text, but NOT to include
A. Slang and idioms B. Technical terminologies
C. Euphemism D. Any biased language
35. This serves as a road sign to guide learners like you on how to use words appropriately in terms of conventions such
as spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and others.
A. Organization B. Coherence and cohesion
C. Mechanics D. Language use
36. An _______ is directly and clearly stated in the text.
A. Explicit claim B. Implicit claim
C. Indirect speech D. Direct speech
37. What specific claim asserts some empirical (experience/ observation-based) truth?
A. claim of fact B. claim of value
C. claim of policy D. claim of judgment
38. Which of the following statements is an example of a claim?
A. Ruiz believes that change has come. B. Filipinos need to exercise their right to vote.
C. All of the above D. Annie thinks that we should have a universal health care.
39. Which of the following type of claims leads to action?
a. claim of judgment b. claim of policy
c. claim of value d. claim of fact
40. This question is intended for claim of value.
A. What action can be taken? B. Is it right or wrong?
C. Is it true or untrue? D. Is it a yes, or no?
41. Giving vaccines to children without sufficient scientific studies is wrong. What specific claim is the given statement?
A. claim of value B. claim of policy
C. claim of cause D. claim of fact
42. Which is not the reference of claim of value?
A. philosophy B. fiction
C. ethics D. belief
43. Identify the sentence that uses the correct subjective description.
A. Mount Apo is the highest peak in the Philippines located in Kidapawan, North Cotabato.
B. Sun is considered as the main source of energy.
C. Jose Rizal's braveness cannot equate with anyone else because he sacrificed his life for nation.
D. Andres Bonifacio is the third president of the Katipunan movement.
44. Which statements best describes the difference between objective description and subjective description?
A. Objective description presents impartial and actual picture of the subject without biases while subjective
description, where the writer gives personal impression of what is observed.
B. Subjective description presents impartial and actual picture of the subject without biases while objective description,
where the writer gives personal impression of what is observed.
C. Objective and subjective description are the same thing.
D. Objective and subjective description both involves using personal impressions to the subjects.

45. The following are statements that describes definition EXCEPT

A. It provide concise but exact meanings of unfamiliar words and explain special meanings for familiar words.
B. It emphasizes the importance of sequencing events to present its clarity and directness to the readers.
C. They are often used to explain technical words and concepts.
D. What to define always depends on the needs of the reader.
46. Which of the following best differentiate denotation and connotation?
A. Denotation is the meaning of the word derived from any dictionary while connotation is the meaning of a word
derived from someone's thoughts and interpretation.
B. Connotation is the meaning of the word derived from any dictionary while denotation is the meaning of a word derived
from someone's thoughts and interpretation.
C. Denotation and connotation are the same words
D. Denotation and connotation both refer to informal definition.
47. Which of the following statements use correct formal definition?
A. Writing is a type of macro skill that used by individuals to express their feelings, thought, ideas, and opinions.
B. Tinikling is mostly performed in Southern Tagalog Region.
C. Jose Rizal has shown his nationalistic using his non-violent way of fighting to gain freedom against Spanish
government.
D. Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines.
48. In writing a problem-solution essay, the solutions may be presented in various ways as follows:
I. Preventive measures II. A series of steps III. Advice
IV. A choice of solutions V. Hearsay
A. I, II, III, IV B. II, III, IV,
C. I, II, III, V D. I, II, III, IV, V
49. Which of the following is best described coherence and cohesion in writing an essay?
A. Coherence is to overall structure of the essay as cohesion is to more specify.
B. Cohesion is to overall structure of the essay as coherence is to more specify.
C. Coherence and cohesion are similar in meaning.
D. Coherence and cohesion both refer to the way of writing
50. Which of the following best illustrate the text below?
I can never forget my class last school year because they were so active and responsible in class they always worked
together well in doing their assignments performing group and individual tasks submitting their projects on time keeping
the classroom spic and span.
A. Lack of Organization B. Lack of Coherence and Cohesion
C. Lack of mechanics D. Inappropriate language use