Third Quarter Exam in Reading and Writing Skills

Jan. 19-20, 2017

Name_________________________________ Grade and Section_________________ Score_______

I. True or False: Write T if the statement is correct and F it is false.

1. Connected discourse in linguistics is a continuous sequence of sounds forming utterances or conversation in a spoken
language.
2. Reading is a way of dispensing knowledge while writing is the way of obtaining information.
3. Free writing is a commonly used as prewriting exercise.
4. Descriptive essay tells a story usually from the experiences and point of view of the writer.
5. There are four major types of outline.
6. Thesis statement is usually placed in the last part of the essay or outline.
7. Completeness, unity and orderly movement of ideas are the complete characteristics of a well- written text.
8. Critical reading is reading beyond understanding the text.
9. This sentence, (According to the Internet World Statistics there are approximately 2,267,233,742 internet users
worldwide in 2012.), is a claim of policy.
10. Annotating is one of the techniques in developing critical reading.

II. Multiple Choice: Read the following questions critically and write the letter of your answer on your paper.
11. In organizing information, visual maps and charts can be used. In which of the following terms do they belong?
A. Brainstorming B. Graphic Organizer C. Sentence Outline D. Topic Outline
12. These are the other techniques in selecting and organizing information except
A. Brainstorming B. Graphic Organizer C. Sentence Outline D. Topic Sentence
13. In these sentences, Football is more than just a game. It is an invaluable teacher., the word it refers to _____.
A. Football B. Game C. Invaluable D. Teacher
14. Among the patterns of paragraph development, which of them intends to tell sequence of events?
A. Classification B. Definition C. Description D. Narration
15. Which of these parts of an outline refers to the assertion of the writer or speaker?
A. Body B. Thesis Statement C. Title D. None of the above
16. 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.
17. Which of the following narrative devices means quickly looking at something that had already happened?
A. Anecdotes B. Dialogue C. Flashback D. Flash-forward
18. Which of the following techniques simply means making notes on your copy of the reading?
A. Annotating the text B. Reading Journal C. Outlining text D. Summarizing
19. What does the author wants to assert in the sentence, The Sampaguitas roots are used for medicinal purposes, such
an aesthetic and a sedative.?
A. Claim of fact B. Claim of value C. Claim of policy D. Claim of prize
20. Which of these characteristics are NOT true about essay and paragraph?
A. Essay is shorter than paragraph. C. Essay has thesis statement while paragraph has topic sentence.
B. Essay has organization while paragraph has order of sentences. D. They are cohesive and coherent.
21. Which of these reasons best explains why outlining is necessary?
A. It helps you see whether your ideas connect well with one another using transitions.
B. It is a systematic arrangement of ideas showing which are the main points and which are the sub-points.
C. It identifies the topic sentence and the supporting sentences.
D. It uses Roman and Arabic numerals, capital and small letters.
22. Below are sentences in a paragraph, which among the sentences is NOT related to the others?
A. Indolence in the Philippines is a chronic malady, but not a hereditary one.
B. The Filipinos have not always been what they are.
C. Magellan went to the Philippines for a reason.
D. Witnesses whereto of their being hardworking are the historians after the discovery of the island.
23. Which of the following statements is a claim of value?
A. Today, many people use Internet as their main source of entertainment and socialization.
B. Facebook has been one of the fastest ways to chat and communicate with people all over the world.
C. Pornography, cyberbullying, and other online scams should not be allowed to enter in our lives.
D. It is still up to us whether to use social media to our advantage or allow it to destroy us.
24. Why is critical reading considered as reading beyond understanding the text? It is because_______.
A. It is reading with comprehension. C. It is reading with the use of verbal and non-verbal cues.
B. It is reading that allows the reader to make a dialogue with the author. D. It is a silent reading.
25. In the sentences below, which is the topic sentence?
A. For example, a soldier who willingly fights for his country may be as courageous as someone who speaks up
for the rights of others.
B. It is not necessarily the absence of fear, but it is the choice and willingness to face it.
C. Courage is being able to face fear, pain, difficulties and other challenges.
D. It is universally admired attribute and comes in many forms.

III. C