Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII
Division of Bohol
District of Sagbayan

Bohol College of Science and Technology, Inc. – Main Campus

SEC Reg. NO. CN200627618
DepEd School ID 407995

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

READING AND WRITING SKILLS
3rd Quarter Exam

Name: Date:

Grade/Section: Score:

Instruction: Read and understand the following items carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. Strictly
no erasures.

1. It gives the meaning of an idea, concept or word and may specify certain limits of its meaning. This is commonly
used in writing scientific research or term papers.
A. Classification B. Description C. Definition D. Narration
2. This pattern aims to create a picture in the minds of the reader by using adjectives and words that appeal to the
senses. Its purpose is to help the readers imagine what the writer saw, heard, smelled, tasted, felt or
experienced.
A. Cause and Effect B. Problem-Solution C. Description D. Classification
3. The intention of this pattern is to convince or influence the reader to do or believe in a certain idea or
perception.
A. Persuasion B. Classification C. Narration D. Definition
4. This presents how a thing, person or a certain subject is similar or different from another. It is concerned with
how alike or unlike someone or something is from someone or something else.
A. Cause and Effect B. Persuasion C. Problem-Solution D. Compare & Contrast
5. This is done by noting relationships among things. Particular items are placed in categories that distinguish them
from the other groups of kinds based on certain principles or bases.
A. Compare & Contrast B. Classification C. Narration D. Description
6. Which of the following is not a property of a well-written text?
A. Organization B. Pronunciation C. Writing Mechanics D. Coherence & Cohesion
7. Which property of a well-written text refers to the appropriate language to be used?
A. Organization B. Language Use C. Writing Mechanics D. Coherence & Cohesion
8. Which property of a well-written text involves proper paragraphing and logical presentation of ideas?
A. Organization B. Language Use C. Writing Mechanics D. Coherence & Cohesion
9. Which property of a well-written text includes features that facilitate textual continuity?
A. Organization B. Paragraphing C. Writing Mechanics D. Coherence & Cohesion
10. Which property of a well-written text deals with writing conventions such as spelling, capitalization, and
punctuation?
A. Organization B. Paragraphing C. Writing Mechanics D. Coherence & Cohesion
11. Which of the following is used smoothly link one sentence to another?
A. Organization B. Transitional Devices C. Pronoun Reference D. Appropriate Language
12. What punctuation mark should be used to complete the sentence? What a beautiful surprise___
A. Dash B. Period C. Question Mark D. Exclamation Point
13. Which of the sentences below has the correct use of semicolons?
A. People are allowed to make their own decisions; consequently, they become mature and responsible.
B. People are allowed to make their own decisions, consequently; they become mature and responsible.
C. People are allowed to make their own decisions consequently; they become mature and responsible.
D. People are allowed to make their own decisions; consequently; they become mature and responsible.
14. Which part of a paragraph introduces the readers to the purpose of the text?
A. Middle B. Conclusion C. Beginning D. Topic Sentence
15. Which of the cohesion and coherence techniques refers to words that connect readers to the original word that
they replace?
A. Transition B. Repetition C. Pronoun D. Parallel Structure
16. What type of transition word is used in the sentence below?
Ben refused to submit his credentials. As a result, he was sanctioned by the school.
A. Contrast B. Example C. Causation D. Comparison
17. Which of the sentences below uses correct punctuation?
A. She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her. C. She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.
B. She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her. D. She said she loved the book: so, I gave it to her.
 18. Which of the statements below uses a formal language?
A. He’s gonna be angry. C. Hey buddy! Wanna go to the dance?
B. We hafta leave now. D. We cordially invite you to attend the wedding ceremony.
19. What punctuation mark is lacking in the statement? The weak tottery patient fell in his hospital room.
A. Comma B. Semicolon C. Apostrophe D. Quotation marks
20. Which one of the following sentences observes correct capitalization?
A. The notice was already forwarded to lisa. C. The Judges’ decision was final and irrevocable.
B. His limousine was sold at a cheaper price. D. The Malaysian student made an outstanding performance.
21. Which property of well-written text is applied in the text below?
During the early twentieth century, in addition to industrialization, urban growth, and technological
development, Australian society was experiencing a transformation of the domestic ideal.
A. Organization B. Paragraphing C. Writing Mechanics D. Coherence & Cohesion
22. Which coherence and cohesion technique is applied in the statement? If you think you can do it, you can do it.
A. Transition B. Repetition C. Use of pronoun D. Parallel Structure
23. What transitional word is appropriate to connect the statements below?
The characters in Movie A face a moral dilemma. ______, the characters in Movie B face a similar problem.
A. For instance B. Nevertheless C. In spite of D. In the same way
24. Which coherence and cohesion technique is applied in the statement below?
President Rodrigo Duterte was the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines.
He is also the former Mayor of Davao City for a long time.
A. Transition B. Repetition C. Use of Pronoun D. Parallel Structure
25. Which of the sentences below uses correct punctuation?
A. You asked forgiveness, he granted it to you. C. You asked: forgiveness. He granted it to you.
B. You asked forgiveness; he granted it to you. D. You asked forgiveness he granted it to you.
26. Which property of well-written text is best employed in the text below?

The ancient Egyptians were masters of preserving dead people’s bodies by making mummies of them. Mummies
several thousand years old have been discovered nearly intact. The skin, hair, teeth, and facial features of the
mummies were evident. It is possible to diagnose the disease they suffered in life, such as smallpox, arthritis, and
nutritional deficiencies. The process was remarkably effective. Sometimes apparent were fatal afflictions of the
dead people. Mummification consisted of removing the internal organs, applying natural preservatives inside and
out, and then wrapping the bodies in layers of bandages.

A. Organization B. Paragraphing C. Writing Mechanics D. Coherence & Cohesion

27. Which is not a characteristic of effective language?
A. Formal B. Verbose C. Familiar D. Constructive
28. Which does not belong to the group?
A. Notebook B. Peter C. Mexican D. General Calderon
29. It involves using the most appropriate terms to get one’s point across. It uses a minimal amount of effective
terms to convey one’s argument.
A. Concrete Language B. Concise Language C. Specific Language D. Familiar Language
30. This leads the reader to blame and criticism, causing defensiveness.
A. Formality of Language B. Constructive Language C. Destructive Language D. Precise Language
31. The mischievous student has been disobedient to his mother since he was a child. Mischievous means?
A. handsome B. polite C. quiet D. naughty
32. _________they have a lot of money, they’re still not happy.
A. Moreover B. Because C. Although D. In like manner

Instruction: Choose from the box the appropriate pattern of writing for each of the title of written text. Write the
letter on the space provided. Strictly no erasures.

A. Cause and Effect E. Description

B. Classification F. Narration
C. Comparison & Contrast G. Persuasion
D. Definition H. Problem-Solution

______33. Solved! How I Deal with Bullies _______37. Nature’s Beauty: Breathe, Look and Listen
______34. A Rainy Day to Remember _______38. One, Two. Three, Let’s Plant Trees!
______35. My Hometown, Then and Now _______39. Four Types of Heartbreak
______36. What is Oversleeping? _______40. Being a Vegetarian: Its Cause and Effects