Calasumanga National High School

Brgy. Calasumanga, Panukulan, Quezon

ENGLISH 7
Semi-Final Examination
S.Y.2023-2024

NAME:________________________________________________ SCORE:_____________
Year/Section:__________ DATE:______________

Read the ff. questions carefully. Write your answers in the space provided before each number.

_______ 1. Which of the following characterizes academic writing?

a. It is a method of breaking down different concepts and ideas.
b. It is about what you believe and how evidence have influenced that belief.
c. Deductive reasoning, formal speech, and third-person point-of-view are all employed.
d. All of the above
_______ 2. What is the main difference between and normal writing and academic writing?
a. Academic writing uses longer words.
b. Academic writing is harder to understand.
c. Academic writing summarizes the key ideas.
d. Academic writing needs to be precise and unbiased.
_______ 3. In order to actively participate in academic discussion, you must ____________________.
a. know, accept, and use the terms, values, and rules of academic discussion
b. know how to revise terms, values, and rules of academic discussion
c. know how to create and use the terms, values, and rules of academic discussion
d. All of the above
_______ 4. Choose three words to describe academic writing
a. talented, stylish, inspiring c. exact, clear, objective
b. decisive, disruptive, sarcastic d. subjective, unclear, blurred
_______ 5. A good topic sentence should always be ____________________.
a. boring b. detailed c. interesting d. long

For numbers 6-10, identify the feature of academic writing described in the given statement. Select only the letter of the
correct answer.
_______ 6. You should avoid colloquial words and expressions, abbreviations and two- word verbs.
a. accuracy b. complexity c. formality d. precision
_______ 7. It uses accurate terminologies and requires avoiding the use of inappropriate or wrong words and phrases.
a. accuracy b. complexity c. formality d. precision
_______ 8. You need to be specific especially in dealing with facts, figures, and dates.
a. accuracy b. complexity c. formality d. precision
_______ 9. It is the art of exchanging messages between two or more people.
a. backchanneling b. communication c. interpersonal d. technique
_______ 10. It is the process by which people exchange information through verbal and non- verbal messages.
a. voice b. strategy c. active listening d. interpersonal communication
_______ 11. The three types of communication are the following except;
a. written communication c. non-verbal communication
b. verbal communication d. strategy
_______ 12. It is the use of sounds and words to express yourself in contrast to using gestures.
a. verbal communication c. non-verbal communication
b. written communication d. strategy
_______ 13. It is the transfer of communication through body language.
a. written communication c. non-verbal communication
b. verbal communication d. strategy
_______ 14. The following are the strategies used for effective conversation/dialogue except;
a. repair breakdowns c. express of a lack of opinion
b. repeat the question d. decision making
_______ 15. This is an example of backchanneling.
a. “Do you mean…?” c. “Hmm, I see your point
b. “Uhu” d. “I’m afraid not”
_______ 16. The following are examples of interview strategies except;
a. ask close-ended questions c. pay attention to details
b. find an anecdote d. ask open-ended questions
_______ 17. It is the quality of being honest and not containing or telling any lie.
A. lie B. accuracy C. truth D. fake news
_______ 18. Which of the following does NOT belong in the group.
A. Imposter Content B. News Flash C. Fabricated Content D. False Connection
_______ 19. In this type of information disorder, there is no intention to cause harm but has potential to fool.
A. Imposter Content B. False Connection C. Fabricated Content D. Satire
_______ 20. This is when the genuine content is tampered with or doctored in some way.
A. Satire B. Fabricated Content C. False Connection D. Manipulated Content
_______ 21. It happens when old news articles are re-shared as new, when the headline still potentially fits with contemporary
events.
A. Satire B. Fabricated Content C. False Context D. Manipulated Content
_______ 22. It is an element of source verification which refers to time or place that prompted the author or speaker to create the
material.
A. Purpose B. Occasion C. Tone D. Subject
_______ 23. It is an element of source verification which refers reason of the author for
creating the material.
A. Purpose B. Occasion C. Tone D. Subject
_______ 24. Examples of this technique are or cropping a photo to frame an event in a particular way, creating statistics that
support a particular claim but don’t take into account how the data set was created.
A. Misleading Content B. Fabricated Content C. parody D. false context
_______ 25. What is the definition of an “internal” conflict?
A. a hero in a story C. an issue with culture and traditions
B. a struggle between a character and another in a story D. an issue a character faces with himself
_______ 26. Which of the following does NOT belong in the group.
A. Internal conflict B. External conflict C. Man vs. Society D. Author
_______ 27. In this type of conflict, a character is pitted against the forces of nature.
A. Man vs. Man B. Man vs. Society C. Man vs. Nature D. Man vs. Supernatural
_______ 28. This type of conflict happens within the mind of the character.
A. Man vs. Self B. Man vs. Man C. Man vs. Technology D. Man vs. Society
_______ 29. What is a conflict?
A. The denouement in a story C. A struggle between opposing forces
B. It is where the story happened. D. Characters getting along together
_______ 30. It is a very important element in a story. Without it, there is no plot.
A. Characters B. Conflict C. Setting D. Theme
_______ 31. What type of conflict would a person be facing in climbing Mt. Apo?
A. Man vs. Self C. Man vs. Society
B. Man vs. Nature D. Man vs. Technology
_______ 32. Andrea seemed to be a normal girl when you see her. However, upon talking to her, one can easily conclude that she
is a special child with special needs. But despite that, she still struggles to be accepted as a normal high school student.
A. Man vs. Self C. Man vs. Supernatural
B. Man vs. Society D. Man vs. Nature
_______ 33. Which of the following is an example of non-fiction literature?
A. Fantasy novel B. Scientific research paper C. Mystery thriller D. Historical romance
_______ 34. What literary genre is characterized by its use of poetic qualities and heightened imagery?
A. Prose B. Drama C. Poetry D. Non-fiction
_______ 35. What is the central idea or message of a story called?
A. Plot B. Conflict C. Theme D. Setting
_______ 36. Which of the following is NOT an element of fiction?
A. Plot B. Conflict C. Setting D. Poem
_______ 37. What type of literature is intended for performance?
A. Fiction B. Non-fiction C. Poetry D. Drama
_______ 38. In literature, what does "man vs. society" refer to?
A. Conflict between individuals B. Conflict between humans and nature
B. Conflict between a character and societal norms or institutions D. Conflict within an individual
_______ 39. Which narrative technique provides hints or clues about future events in a story?
A. Flashback B. Foreshadowing C. Resolution D. Theme
_______ 40. Which of the following is an example of a happy ending?
A. The protagonist dies heroically B. The antagonist triumphs over the protagonist
C. The protagonist achieves their goals and finds love D. The protagonist fails to overcome their challenges

Good luck!

Sir JVV