AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE LAS PINAS

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2nd Quarter Examination
English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Name: _________________________________________ Score: ____________

Grade & Section: ____________________

Part I. Multiple Choice

Directions: Choose the best answer that describes in each item. Write the letter of your choice
at the blank before the number.

______1. A concept paper is written mainly to:

a. distinguish between the old and new meaning of a word/concept.
b. trace the development of a word from its old form to its new one.
c. clarify the meaning of a concept.
d. identify the examples of a concept.
______2. At the heart of a concept paper is usually:
a. the definition of the term.
b. a distinction between its standard and slang versions.
c. the semantic history of the concept.
d. the examples of the concept.
______3. The etymology of a concept or word clarifies:
a. the changes in the meaning of the word.
b. the origin and development of the word/concept.
c. the original form of the concept.
d. the development of a word from its old form to its new one.
______4. The following defines the position paper EXCEPT:
a. express ones ideas to give explanation to existing problems
b. convince that a policy or action must or must not be adopted with the intent of improving the
organization
c. used to advocate the reader on an argument or position
d. serves as a foundation of the full proposal
______5. This is a part of the position in which it presents the issue while grabbing the attention of the
readers.
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Main Idea
______6. This is where the author restates the position and main argument.
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Main Idea
______7. This is where the author provides counterarguments against the possible weaknesses of
his/her arguments.
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Main Idea
_______8. This is where the statistical data, interviews and testimonies are found.
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Main Idea
_______9. Statements such as quotation, a challenge, or a question are usually found.
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Main Idea
______10. This is what makes your stand on your position paper weakens.
a. criticism c. The use of passive voice
b. fallacy d. Plagiarism

Part II. Modified True or False

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct FALSE if the statement is wrong.
______1. A research instrument should be valid and reliable.
______2. Interviews are least time consuming and difficult to analyze data.
______3. When conducting an experiment, always ensure the confidentiality of participants.
______4. Open-ended questions aim to get specific information such as the age and address of the
participant.
______5. An experiment cannot be replicated.
______6. Leading questions must be asked because they guide the participants into giving a specific
answer for the research.
______7. One of the advantages of using a questionnaire is that it has the lowest response rate.
______8. A research instruments is used to analyzed data.
______9. All research instruments have advantages and disadvantages.
______10. A survey contains planned questions which are used to measure attitudes, perceptions, and
opinions.

Part III. Matching Type on Research Report

Directions: Match the items from column A to the items that are related to column B. Write the
correct letter of the answer on the space provided.

A B
________1. This part contains the problem of the study A. Title Page
and identifies the research gaps.

________2. This contains the research instruments used in B. Abstract

 the study, how you gather and interpret the data

________3. Contains the content of the paper, author of the paper C. Introduction
and the data submitted in the paper

________4. This is a 100-250 words summary of the research paper D. Review of

Related Literature/Studies

________5. This part uses the tables, charts or graphs to E. Methodology

present the data gathered.

________6. Contains the summary and synthesis of all F. Results

available sources directly related to the study

________7. These are the sources of all concepts the author G. Discussion
included in the paper.

________8. This is where the author restates the major findings, H. Conclusion
limitations of the study, recommendations and implications.

________9. This part is the why’s of the results. I. Acknowledgment

________10. This part is the recognition of the persons significant J. References

in the making of the research paper

Part IV. Enumeration

1-5 format of the Concept Paper

6-10 steps in writing a Research Paper

PART V. Write your own Position Paper/ Reaction Paper base on your interest topic. Don’t forget to
write the title of your Paper (10 points)

Goodluck!

Prepared by:
Arcueno, Lore-Ann
SHS-Instructor