SECOND SEMESTER /FINAL EXAMINATION

“READING AND WRITING SKILLS”

NAME: ____________________________________ SECTION:___________________

General Direction: Read and understand each direction carefully. Use only black or blue pen to answer the
following items. Use an extra sheet of paper if necessary. STRICTLY NO ERASURES.

A. Directions: Choose the best answer for the following questions. Write only the letter of the correct answer.
1. This is the statement that proves the truth of a claim and generally leads to the conclusion of an argument.
A. Claim B. Counterclaim C. Evidence D. Reason

2. What is the purpose of writing an evaluative statement?

A. To challenge the author's logic for the purpose of presenting new ways of thinking about a subject matter.
B. To ensure that a reader comprehends what he or she has read in its proper context
C. To show that a reader is smarter than the author of the text he or she has read
D. Both a and b

3. What should a good evaluation have?

A. Positive Feedback B. Negative Feedback C. Suggestion/s for improvement D. All of the above

4. To rebut means _______________________.

A. To contradict someone’s statement through a formal argument
B. To argue with someone’s point of view about an issue
C. To affirm someone’s statement even if it is wrong
D. To oppose someone’s statement in a contest

5. Counterclaims are claims made to ___________________________.

A. Rebut new claim B. Rebut specific claim C. Rebut previous claim D. Rebut an unknown claim

6. Which of the following gives a better explanation to show the strength and weaknesses of something through writing.
A. Assertion B. Counterclaim C. Evaluative Statement D. Critical Reading

7. Which of the following does not describe an evaluative statement?

A. Substantial B. Factual C. Obscure D. Unbiased

8. In the text below, which evaluative statement can be formulated?

If you were born poor and remain the same after thirty years, you should think of new ways to change your economic status
for the better.
A. The text is useful because it gives positive advice to the readers especially to those who are suffering from poverty.
B. The text is insignificant since all Filipinos are rich.
C. The text is unmotivating because people nowadays don’t follow piece of advice from others.
D. The text is not interesting because it sounds commanding
9. Which of the following is an example of evaluative language?
A. Important B. Significant C. Practical D. All of the Above

10. “If you were born poor and remain the same after thirty years, you should think of new ways to change your economic
status for the better.” Which of the following evaluative statements can be formulated based on the text above?
A. The text is insignificant since all Filipinos are rich.
B. The text is unmotivating because people nowadays don’t follow piece of advice from others.
C. The text is useful because it gives a positive advice to the readers especially for those who are suffering from
poverty.
D. The text is not interesting because it sounds demanding.

11. The statement “Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets.” is an example of
_____________?
A. Fact B. Opinion C. Convention D. Preference

12. James’ negative response to Menard’s claim is an example of _______.

A. Claim B. Counterclaim C. Evidence D. Reason

13. “People should not commit adultery.” is an example of what type of assertion?
A. Fast B. Preference C. Opinion D. Convention

14. “One of the ways in which people can overcome depression is by looking at the brighter side of things in life.” This
statement is an example of
A. Claim B. Reason C. Evidence D. Counterclaim

15. Which type of assertion states a personal choice in which the writer is under no obligation to support or prove the
truthfulness of the statement?
A. Fact B. Preference C. Opinion D. Convention

16. Which type of assertion states that its truthfulness can be verified only by reference to historical precedents, laws, rules,
usage, and customs.
A. Fact B. Opinion C. Convention D. Preference

17. Which type of assertion states a personal choice in which the writer is under no obligation to support or prove the
truthfulness of the statement?
A. Fact B. Preference C. Opinion D. Convention

18. What is a claim?

A. The opposite of what an author believes C. Facts or statistics from a text
B. Support for what a writer believes D. The writer’s stance or overall argument

19. What is a reason?

A. Main points that use logic or reasoning to justify a writer's claim
B. A writer's opinion or overall stance on a topic
C. Facts or statistics that support a claim
D. A claim that disagrees with the writer’s claim
20. What is a reason?
A. Main points that use logic or reasoning to justify a writer's claim
B. A writer's opinion or overall stance on a topic
C. Facts or statistics that support a claim
D. A claim that disagrees with the writer’s claim

21. What is a counterclaim?

A. The writer’s stance or overall argument
B. Main points that use logic or reasoning to justify the writer’s claim
C. A claim that disagrees with the writer’s claim
D. Explains why the evidence supports the claim

22. Why is it important to acknowledge a counterclaim?

A. A strong argument considers that others feel may feel differently.
B. Counterclaims are better than claims.
C. Claims are much better when a counterclaim supports it.
D. Because it's required, plain and simple

23. The writer's position on an issue

A. Claim B. Counterclaim C. Rebuttal D. Thesis

24. What would a good counterclaim be for "Schools should allow pets."
A. Pets can help decrease anxiety.
B. It could be possible that some pets aren't friendly.
C. Pets could take a behavior test to be allowed in school.
D. Pets are cute.

25. What would be a good rebuttal to the counterclaim, "Some people might think that smoking can help relieve stress?"
A. Smoking causes people to have bad breath, yellow teeth, and wrinkly skin.
B. Smoking is bad for people.
C. However, the medical bills and health problems that come from smoking would cause more stress.
D. Smoking is Expensive

26. What would a good REBUTTAL be for the counterclaim, "Some believe school uniforms would keep kids from being
bullied."
A. Kids make fun of others that don't have expensive clothes.
B. Some kids can't afford nice clothes.
C. Although, the fact is bullies should then be suspended.
D. Schools should not make kids where school uniforms.

27. What would a good COUNTERCLAIM be for the argument, "School should start later because students' brains aren't
ready to function so early in the morning."
A. Although, some believe kids could just go to bed earlier.
B. Kids need 7-8 hours of sleep every night.
C. Sleep is important for students.
D. Students could have more time to eat breakfast in the morning before going to school.
28. What would a good REBUTTAL be for the counterclaim, "Some argue that reading and math are more important than
music and art."
A. In contrast, many kids don't like music and art.
B. Music and art are great ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
C. Music and art need to be taught in schools.
D. However, both music and art teachers teach reading and math as well.

29. What is textual evidence?

A. You claim.
B. Proof from the text to support your answer.
C. What the author thinks about a topic.
D. An explanation in your own words about your claim.

30. Why is it important to provide textual evidence?

A. It makes your paragraph longer.
B. It allows your reader to get the important facts from the article without reading the whole thing.
C. It shows that you know what you are talking about.
D. It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.

31. What is an inference?

A. Something you have a gut feeling about. C. An educated guess.
B. Evidence that supports your claim. D. What the story is mostly about.

32. Sometimes the author ________ states evidence. It is clearly stated in the text.
A. Vaguely C. Strangely
B. Explicitly D. Differently

33. Why are both the claim and the counterclaim essential in critical reading?
A. Reading involves argumentation C. Both help determine textual evidence
B. Readers use them in decision making D. Classroom interaction needs both

34. What type of evidence is this:Dr. Jones stated, "When students are given healthy options at school, they are more likely
to eat a well-balanced meal."
A. Fact B. Statistic C. Quote D. Example

35. When answering a question using textual evidence, what does my support look like?
A. It is another answer. B. It is textual evidence. C. It is a citation. D. It is a concluding statement.

36. Which of the following best represents a quotation?

A. A rewording of the main ideas of a text that is shorter than the original.
B. Using the words of another author in your own writing.
C. Giving credit to another author after you use their ideas in your writing, by placing their last name and a page
number afterwards.
D. A rewording of the main ideas and details of a text written by somebody else. It is about the same length or longer
than the original.

37. Which of the following best describes plagiarism?

A. Using the exact words of someone else and giving credit to that person
 B. Putting someone else’s words in quotations
C. Not giving credit to the writer
D. The practice of taking someone else’s work and ideas and passing it off as one’s own without giving credit

38. Which is the best paraphrase of the following sentence?

Dragonflies have six legs, but they can’t walk.
A. Dragonflies have six legs but cannot walk, and I think that this is odd.
B. Dragonflies have six legs.
C. Although Dragonflies have six legs, they cannot walk at all.
D. Even though they have six legs, dragonflies can’t walk.

39. When do you have to cite your sources?

A. We do not have to cite sources.
B. Only if your teacher tells you to.
C. Whenever you use information from an author or a reference source.
D. None of the Above

40. You use a quotation from a book in your assignment. How would you write the in-text citation?
A. Author, page number B. Author, title C. Author, year D. Author, year, page number

41. Illegal use of someone’s work without proper citations.

A. Plagiarizing B. Cheating C. Citing D. Referencing

42. Why is referencing important?

A. Explains where the ideas you are writing about come from
B. Helps avoid plagiarism
C. Gives recognition
D. All of the above

43. Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

A. "Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.
B. Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.
C. "Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.
D. Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.

44. Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

A. Where will you go? she asked.
B. "Where will you go?" she asked.
C. "Where will you go? she asked.
D. Where will you go?" she asked.

45. Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

A. Didn't she say our homework was due Friday? asked Jackson.
B. "Didn't she say our homework was due Friday?" asked Jackson.
C. "Didn't she say our homework was due Friday? asked Jackson.
D. "didn't she say our homework was due Friday?" asked Jackson.
46. Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly.
A. Polly shouted, "I want a cracker!"
B. Polly shouted, "I want a cracker."
C. Polly shouted, "I want a cracker"!
D. Polly shouted! "I want a cracker!"

B. Directions: Read the paragraph below and answer the following questions using your knowledge in Textual Evidence.
TEXT 1:
Four years ago, Emmanuel Cruz graduated from college with a degree in Economics. Today, he works for a large software
company. Now, at twenty-six, he takes classes twice after work. He is learning to use computer program Adobe Editor. He
said he enjoyed college, but his job doesn’t use information he learned when he was doing his degree. So, this second
course helps him to do his job much better and he plans to go back to schooling with MBA course. Today, lifelong learning
is becoming more common. People can return to school regardless of age to get a higher degree such as masters or Doctor
of Philosophy. With many classes available through the internet, it is easier for anyone to get higher degrees by distance
learning.

47. What type of person is Emmanuel?

A. Conscientious B. Introvert C. Self-centered D. Studious

48. Emmanuel graduated from college when he was____.

A. 24 years old B. 22 years old C. 26 years old D. 20 years old

49. Why do people nowadays take more training courses or pursue higher degree courses?
A. To become more intelligent C. To get higher salary
B. To improve their workplace skills D. To get ahead of the co-workers

50. He is learning computer program Adobe Editor because __________

A. He enjoyed his college. C. It is part of his MBA course.
B. He works for a large software company. D. It helps him with his job.

TEXT 2:
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made
it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new
garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the
washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he
was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
51. What type of work does Paul do?
A. A lawyer B. A construction worker C. A doctor D. A garbage man

52. Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
A. He has tools C. He goes straight up the stairs to shower
B. His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty D. He wears a hat

53. What type of person is Alice?

A. Care free and calm B. Meticulous and controlling C. Messy and sloppy D. Sad and angry
54. What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?
A. They are brother and sister B. They are neighbors C. They are colleagues D. They are husband and wife

C. Identify whether the following statements are CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM, REASON or EVIDENCE.
_________ 55. If you want to keep people around you, continue to open the door of friendship and always accentuate the
positive.
_________ 56.I am a child of a loving God who created me after His own image. I am happy for who I am, and I don’t have
to be someone I am not.
_________ 57.I don’t think so. Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution explains that humans evolved to from monkeys.
_________ 58. I did not come from the apes because I don’t look like one of them!
_________ 59. Since we are blessed with the freedom to act for ourselves, it is up to us to choose good from evil.
_________ 60. Banning semi-automatic weapons would reduce mass shootings.

Prepared by:
Ella Mae Bansagan
English Teacher