Test I. Knowledge.

Read and analyze each of the statements below and identify what is being
asked. Write your answers before the number. OBSERVE NO ERASURES.

1. It is the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas in an orderly and organized manner.
A. discourse B. text C. speech D. writing
2. Which of the following does NOT describe a “TEXT”?
A. Text is viewed in simpler terms in traditional grammar.
B. Text is extremely significant in all aspects of communication.
C. Text is an extended structure of syntactic units.
D. Texts in general hang together and make sense.
3. All of the following are examples of written text, EXCEPT?
a. signs b. announcements c.questionnaires d.coherence
4-8. Match the following questions to the possible answers from the guest when taking room service.
This is to achieve connectionism or unified text.
A. I want poached egg.
B. Continental breakfast, please.
C. This is Angel of room 202 and I’d like to order food for breakfast.
D. I prefer to have macchiato
E. Precisely! Thank you.
4. May I repeat your order ma’am? You order a continental breakfast with poached egg and
macchiato drink. Did I get your order right Ma’am?
5. Room Service Department, this is William Ellis, good morning? How may I help you?
6. What kind of breakfast Ma’am? Is it Continental Breakfast or Full English Breakfast?
7. Which do you prefer ma’am? Hard-boiled egg, poached egg, sunny side-up, or scrambled egg?
8. What about your drink Sir? We have hot chocolate, coffee, or tea.

10.Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I
have my
doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it. If a
statement
is plausible, __________.
A. you must always believe it B. you should never believe it
C. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense D. it's believable enough to possibly be true
11. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!
Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
A. reduce B. follow C. behind D. buy
12. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the
infection's attempt
to spread. What does <inhibit= mean?
A. live in a certain place B. block or slow down C. itch or burn D. help to do something important
13. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so
much simpler
if they both liked the same kind of music. A dispute is a __________.
A. musical instrument B. choice of music C. discovery D. disagreement
10.Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I
have my
doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it. If a
statement
is plausible, __________.
A. you must always believe it B. you should never believe it
C. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense D. it's believable enough to possibly be true
11. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!
Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
A. reduce B. follow C. behind D. buy
12. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the
infection's attempt
to spread. What does <inhibit= mean?
A. live in a certain place B. block or slow down C. itch or burn D. help to do something important
13. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so
much simpler
if they both liked the same kind of music. A dispute is a __________.
A. musical instrument B. choice of music C. discovery D. disagreement
10.Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I
have my
doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it. If a
statement
is plausible, __________.
A. you must always believe it B. you should never believe it
C. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense D. it's believable enough to possibly be true
11. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!
Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
A. reduce B. follow C. behind D. buy
12. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the
infection's attempt
to spread. What does <inhibit= mean?
A. live in a certain place B. block or slow down C. itch or burn D. help to do something important
13. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so
much simpler
if they both liked the same kind of music. A dispute is a __________.
A. musical instrument B. choice of music C. discovery D. disagreement
9. Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I
have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word
for it. If a statement is plausible, __________.
A. you must always believe it
B. you should never believe it
C. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense
D. it's believable enough to possibly be true
10. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all! Which word is a synonym of
"curtail"?
A. reduce B. follow C. behind D. buy
12. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the
infection's attempt to spread. What does “inhibit”mean?
a. live in a certain place
b. block or slow down
c. itch or burn
d. help to do something important
13. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so
much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music. A dispute is a __________.
a. musical instrument b. choice of music c. discovery d. disagreement
14. 1. No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being
made with an internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet
connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.
A. it is fuzzy and will bite you B. it is everywhere
C. it costs too much money D. it causes rashes
15. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him.
Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
A. hitting hard with a heavy tool B. going to too many expensive parties C. speaking or
writing harshly about
D. voting for a different candidate
16. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What
does “steemed” mean?
A. held over boiling water B. very old C. unable to chew gum D. greatly
admired
17. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be
an incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of <incentive=? __________.
A. a reason to do something B. a small amount of money C. tax D. a good
job
18. Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others
argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's
a controversy that will not go away soon. A controversy is something that people _______.
A. have strong disagreements over B. blow their noses into
C. need to pay for a visit to a doctor D. eat with sweet candy
19. My most valuable possession is an old, slightly warped blond guitar--the first instrument I taught
myself how to play. It's nothing fancy, just a Madeira folk guitar, all scuffed and scratched and
finger-printed. At the top is a bramble of copper-wound strings, each one hooked through the eye of
a silver tuning key. The strings are stretched down a long, slim neck, its frets tarnished, and the
wood worn by years of fingers pressing chords and picking notes. The body of the Madeira is shaped
like an enormous yellow pear, one that was slightly damaged in shipping. The blond wood has been
chipped and gouged to gray, particularly where the pick guard fell off years ago. No, it’s not
a beautiful instrument, but it still lets me make music, and for that I will always treasure it. What
pattern is applied in the above paragraph?
A. Narration B. Description C. Persuasion D. Definition
20. Using the paragraph in item 19, where is the main idea located?
A. First Sentence B. Second Sentence C. Third Sentence D. Last Sentence

Test II. Meaning Making. 21-35. Directions: Use the proofreading symbols to correct any
grammatical mistakes in the paragraph.

Space Exploration by Brandon Bamett

The U.S. and many other Countries plan to start Colonizing Space. This project will be an

International effort. Plans for an international Space Station are in the making, this project will be

used to help the World control its population problem. n.a.s.a. has has already made plans to start

building an International Space Station by the year 2000. The parts will be ferried up by the Space

Shuttle over a period of several missions. Millions of Dollars will be spent for the Astronauts to

accomplish this job. If this Project is a success people will start moving to self-contained Colonies.

The following countries England france and the united states have already started pouring Dollars

into this project. Colonizing Planets will give People the chance to explore new Frontiers. At one time

this was only a dream, but in the future it will become a Reality.

TEST III. Transfer. Directions: Develop at least two paragraphs using the topic sentence
“School uniforms would help us to feel more unity as a student body.” Your essay will be
graded based on the rubric below.
 Level/Description Score

Outstanding: Well written and very organized. Excellent grammar mechanics. Clear and 15
concise statements. Excellent effort and presentation with detail. Demonstrates a thorough
understanding of the topic.

Good: Writes fairly clear. Good grammar mechanics. Good presentation and organization. 14
Sufficient effort and detail.

Fair: Minimal effort. Minimal grammar mechanics. Fair presentation. Few supporting details. 13

Poor: Somewhat unclear. Shows little effort. Poor grammar mechanics. Confusing and 12
choppy, incomplete sentences. No organization of thoughts.