Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BAGO CITY
RAMON TORRES SAGASA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BRGY. SAGASA, BAGO CITY
READING AND WRITING 3rd PERIODICAL TEST
SY 2022-2023

Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Score: ____________

Direction: Choose the correct transitional devices in the word pool and write the letter of your choice
on the space provided.

A. So B. due to C. first D. when

E. where F. second G. lastly H. similarly
During
my younger years of being a diligent worker, I would spend at least 10 hours working in the office,
and I would even bring home some paper works. Until one day, I was brought to the hospital 1.
_________ I experienced more anxieties. My attending physician told me that I collapsed 2. _______
stress. 3. ________, I started to follow my doctor’s advice. 4. ______ to spend at least three times a
week for exercise. 5. _______ is to take stock of internal stressors I could control. 6. ________ is to use
meditation techniques whenever I felt overwhelmed and make sure that I got sufficient rest. Lastly, is
to take time to do things I enjoy. 7. _________, to pursue some hobbies and pleasures
to live a more balanced lifestyle.

Direction 2: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the number.
____8. 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. PersuasiveB. Problem-solution C. Cause and Effect D. Comparison and Contrast
____9. Which written text involves sensory images to figure out something?
A. Description B. Definition C. Narration D. Problem Solution
____10. 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
____11. When giving the full meaning of a certain topic, which pattern is applicable?
A. Description B. Definition C. Narration D. Problem Solution
____12. If you were to tell a story, which pattern of paragraph development would you use?
A. Description B. Definition C. Narration D. Problem- Solution
____13. What pattern presents the reasons and possible results of an event?
A. Description B. Cause and Effect C. Narration D. Problem Solution
____14. 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
____15. 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
____16. The following are characteristics of a good claim EXCEPT
A. argumentative and debatable B. specific and focused
C. interesting and engaging D. fun and entertaining
____17. Coronavirus is now classified as a pandemic. What type of claim is this?
A. claim of judgment B. claim of policy C. claim of value D. claim of fact
____18. Jeremiah is happy because he gets good grades. Which question from the list below is
explicit?
A. Who is Jeremiah?
B. Where is Jeremiah?
C. What did Jeremiah feel after seeing his grades?
D. What did Jeremiah do to be able to get a good grade?
____19. Tears came out of Rhianne’s eyes when her teacher announced the honor students. Which
question from the list below is implicit?
A. Wha t was announced? B. Who announced the honor students?
C. What was the name of the girl who cried? D. Why did Rhianne cry
____20. 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
____21. 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. Annie thinks that we should have a universal health care. D. All of the above
____22. Which of the following types of claim leads to action?
A. claim of judgment B. claim of policy C. claim of value D. claim of fact
____23. Which among the claims is claim of policy?
A. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is the reason behind the existence of a
respiratory ailment called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
B. With what is happening in the world now, we should spend more on research.
C. Coronavirus disease is now considered to be a pandemic.
D. Coronavirus disease was first discovered in China.
____24. All characteristics are true about claim of fact EXCEPT
A. Something that can be proven or disproven with facts
B . Argues about the definition of something
C. Argues for or against a solution or policy
D. Argues whether something is a settled fact
____25. Which of the following question is intended for claim of policy?
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?
____26. 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?
____27. 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
____28. Which among the claims is a claim of value?
A. Marijuana pertains to major parts taken from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant
such as seeds, dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds.
B. Marijuana has adverse effect if it will be used for recreational purposes.
C. Marijuana should be legalized for medical purposes.
D. Marijuana can be used to treat insomnia.
____29. Which is not the reference of claim of value?
A. philosophy B. fiction C. ethics D. belief
____30. In claim of policy, which modal verb should not be used?
A. have to B. should C. must D. could
____ 31. It is one of the properties of a well-written text that means being able to identify the
components of an event in order, such as beginning, middle, and end of a story or the steps
in a science experiment.
A. sequencing of events B. following directions C. identifying errors D. organizing ideas
____32. It is one of the properties of a well-written text that means being able to describe the
technical aspects of writing which focuses more on the specificity and clarity for words that
you use – spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc.
A. mechanics B. organization C. language use D. coherence and cohesion
____33. 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
____34. “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
____35. Coherence applies to______.
A. sentences B. whole arguments C. paragraphs D. all of the above
____36. What is cohesion?
A. Cohesion introduces new ideas in a text.
B. A special type of argument used in writing.
C. Cohesion is a special type of glue that writers use to make ideas stick together.
D. The way in which an author uses sentence structure to make the text more understandable
to the reader.
____37. These are certain words or phrases that serve the purpose of connecting two statements.
A. Coherence B. Cohesion C. Topic Sentence D. Cohesive Devices
____38. Which of the following sentences shows the correct usage of a transition signal?
A. Mrs. Vista will accept late homework; however, she will take points off of the grade.
B. The Grade 11 class finished the test early; indeed, they were allowed to read quietly before
the bell.
C. Since Donna was the last to leave class, she was the first on the bus.
D. No one expected so many people at the evacuation area; furthermore, we ran out of food.
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