Reading and Writing

Midterm Exam

Name: Date:

Yr. & Section: Score:

I. Identification
A. Direction: Read the following statements and identify what is being defined. Choose your
answer from the box and write it on the blank.

Separately Cause and Effect Problem – Solution Subjective Description

Description Classification Exemplification Side –by – Side Comparison

Logical Actions Narration

1. A pattern of development which goes into details about a specific object, person or
location in order to firmly set its appearance.
2. This means dividing things into groups, classes or categories.
3. Provides examples and illustrations in order to further clarify or explain the concept
or subject matter.
4. This involves discussing both items based on each point of comparison.
5. They are considered the very movements within the plot or the narrative that drive
the characters forward, be it during the dialogue, or within a scene.
6. Describes how, when, and where an event or occurrence actually happened.
7. Focuses on either a problem or solution in a particular area or situation.
8. Explains why something happens or what results a particular event.
9. Involves describing one item first followed by the second item.
10. A sort of description that the author would normally use to “paint a picture” of how
he sees a character, or how he wants the reader to see a character.
B. Direction: Read the following terms and identify what category of terms they belong. Choose
from the category below and write it on the space provided.
Abstract Terms Concrete Terms General Terms Specific Terms

____________11. Vehicle _____________14. Paper _____________17. Love

____________12. Freedom _____________15. Anger _____________18. Dog

____________13. Volkswagen _____________16. School _____________19. Furniture

_____________20. Fork

II. Synthesis

Direction: Using the Description as a pattern of development, describe the happiest day of your life
in three paragraphs. (100 words)

Rubrics:

Organization – 5

Content – 3

Technicality – 2

Total: 10 points