Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS - VALENZUELA

SECOND QUARTER ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC

AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES (EAPP)
S.Y. 2022-2023

Name: _______________________________________ Score: ______________

Grade and Section: _____________________________ Date: _______________

I. Directions: Read and answer the following questions. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. Which of the following expresses a concrete stand on a given issue?

A. concept paper C. reaction paper
B. position paper D. critique paper
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about a concept paper?
A. It serves as the basis for a project proposal.
B. It helps to explain whether a proposal is acceptable or not.
C. It contains a set of arguments supported by evidence such as facts, and statistics.
D. It is used to gather important feedback prior to the submission of the full thesis or proposal.
3. Which of these refers to a claim that is supported by pieces of evidence.?
A. claims B. opinion C. evidence D. argument
4. Which of the following is NOT a good practice in writing a position paper?
A. The writer considers all possible views on the given issue.
B. The writer restates his position in the concluding paragraph.
C. The writer conducts an audience analysis to help him write a more persuasive position paper.
D. The writer uses emotional appeal in all her position papers because it is the best type of appeal.
5. Which of the following refers to a report on examining a business goal possibility?
A. Feasibility B. Business Plan C. Survey Report D. Recommendations
6. Which of the following is NOT true about graphic presentation in writing a report?
A. A visual impression is less permanent than sets of figures of words.
B. Graphic presentation is an efficient method of showing large numbers of observations.
C. It is an efficient method of showing large numbers of observations as reading data is simplified.
D. The table of statistical data may be quickly skipped over but a lively chart will attract and ascertain a
good amount of learning.
7. Which of the following is NOT part of the steps in preparing a report?
A. Obtaining your data
B. Validating the gathered data
C. Protecting an original version of your data
D. Assessing your report’s statistical resources
8. You are writing a position paper on single-use plastic, in which part of your position paper will you include
your call for action or recommendation is stated?
A. Introduction C. Conclusion
B. Body D. Thesis Statement
9. You were asked to submit an analysis of the data from the company’s sales department to help the marketing
team in planning for better business strategies. Which of the following kinds reports do you need to
submit?
A. Analytical Report C. Informational Report
B. Feasibility Report D. Recommendation Report
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10. Which of the following is NOT true about Survey Reports?
A. The responses received from the questionnaire will determine the final outlook of the survey report.
B. The first step to creating a good questionnaire for your survey report is defining the objectives of your
research.
C. The type of survey questions should be carefully chosen by the questionnaire in order to collect the
right data and not affect the response rate on the survey.
D. When creating a questionnaire to evaluate job seekers, the questions that will be asked in the
questionnaire will just be similar when creating a questionnaire for those seeking a life partner.
11. Which of the following is included in preparing the initial report?
A. Obtaining your data
B. Assessing your statistical resources
C. Protecting an Original version of your data
D. Consulting key people to validate your data
12. Which of the following is TRUE about narrative presentation of reports?
A. The narrative is an optional part of a report presentation.
B. Without a clear narrative, there is no story for your audience to understand.
C. A narrative is not like telling a story with a clear, simple and logical flow.
D. Narrative presentations are only needed for complicated data on unpopular issues.
13. Which of the following is considered as a good argument?
A. Public school students need internet allowance.
B. Long distance relationships entail a lot of patience, trust and understanding.
C. Covid eradication plans in the Philippines should focus on prevention than treatment.
D. Natural calamities like typhoons and earthquakes tested the country’s Government response to
disasters.
14. Which of the following refers to the information that will help prove a claim.
A. Claims B. Evidence C. Opinion D. Counterclaim
15. You were asked to write a position paper on the reduction of single-use plastic. Which of the following
statements presents the best argument on the issue?
A. The World Environment Day highlights the issue on the reduction of single-use plastic.
B. Plastic takeaway containers, cups, plates, forks and spoons are examples of single-use plastics.
C. Sigle-use plastics pose a serious environmental problem not only in the Philippines but around the
world.
D. There are many households all over the world which utilize single-use plastics in their day to day
activities.
16. Which of the following is NOT included in a FORMAL definition?
A. term B. class C. distinguishing features D. expanded descriptions
17. You were asked to define the word “culture” on the context of your race or origin. Which type of definition
are you going to use to encompass social, economic and political features of your race?
A. formal B. informal C. casual D. extended
18. Which of the following statements about a concept paper is TRUE?
A. A concept paper starts with the definitions of the term or concept.
B. The introduction is regarded as the main section of the concept paper.
C. The conclusion of a concept paper states the thesis/problem statement.
D. Project Needs of the project proposal pertains to the objectives that you want to achieve.
19. Which of the following is an effective way of writing a concept paper?
A. Align the budget with the methodology and timeline.
B. Technical terms used in the concept paper do not need to be defined.
C. Present the list of personnel and equipment under rationale or background.
D. Include the budget in the overview of the concept paper as required by the funding institution.
20. Which of the following statements is TRUE about an academic paper?
A. Counterexamples are not necessary for analyzing an argument.
B. An academic paper contains an argument that is different from the thesis.
C. Annotation is one strategy to analyze a text the same way as analyzing an argument.
D. A claim is a set of arguments supported by evidence such as facts, statistics, and interviews.

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21. You were asked to conduct a survey report, which among these is NOT necessary for carrying out the task?
A. Be certain of your goals C. Collect responses
B. Polish your questionnaires D. Assume data from respondents

22. When writing a report, which of the following is helpful to a beginner?

A. Begin with the content page. C. Expand the main idea in the introduction.
B. Aim for a precise writing style. D. Start with the summary of the report in mind.
23. You were asked to write an academic paper that presents your stance on a current economic issue discussed
in your EAPP class, which of the following are you going to write?
A. Concept Paper B. Project Proposal C. Position Paper D. Narrative Report
24. The teacher asked Wendell to report on the SHS students’ readiness for full face-to-face classes. Wendell
decided to focus only on giving the information needed without including any analysis and
recommendations. Which type of report did he present to the class?
A. Survey Report B. Business Plan C. Analytical Report D. Informational Report
25. Which of the following is not part of the steps in developing a questionnaire?
A. Test B. Method C. Purpose D. Target
26. Which of the following does not refer to a concept paper?
A. It serves as a foundation of the full proposal.
B. It helps determine whether a certain project is feasible or not.
C. It entails outlining arguments and proposing the course of action.
D. It obtains informal feedback on the ideas prior to preparing the full proposal.
27. Which of the following should not be considered in choosing an issue or topic for a position paper?
A. The issue should be current.
B. The issue should be debatable.
C. The issue should be general.
D. The issue should be relevant.
28. Which one does not describe a thesis statement?
A. It is stated in a question form.
B. It predicts the content of the paper.
C. It provides a summary of the text.
D. It tells the readers the purpose of the paper.
29. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about reaction paper?
A. Writing a reaction paper, review or critique is exclusive for scholars.
B. A review or reaction paper involves higher-order thinking skills.
C. A reaction paper, review, and critique generally use the same organization of ideas.
D. A review must always be organized using a structure.
30. Which of the following is true about developing questionnaires?
A. Start with easy questions C. Include more personal questions
B. Make questions interesting D. Questions may be creative in manner
31. Your group was assigned to do a survey on the students’ online learning experiences. As you craft your group
prepares for the task, which among these should you do first?
A. Talk to your classmates about the topic. C. Draft the survey questionnaire
B. Determine the goals of your survey. D. Choose the respondents from your class

II. Directions. Study the given definitions then determine which part of a definition the underlined word or
group of words belong to by writing A for term, B for class, C for distinguishing feature, and D for extended
description.
_____32. A television is an appliance which is used for viewing telecast of programs and news reports.
_____33. A university is an institution that offers complete levels of education.
_____34. A guitar is a musical instrument that is used to accompany a song rendition.
_____35. A chair is a furniture that has typically four legs and is used to hold up or support a person.
_____36. Erasers are tools used for rubbing out pencil markings and are typically made of rubber.
_____37. Tissue means a very thin and soft piece of paper used for wiping something off their face or bottom.

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III. Directions. Read the following situations then determine which type of Academic Paper is needed for each.
Write A if REACTION PAPER; B if POSITION PAPER; C if CONCEPT PAPER and D if RESEARCH
REPORT
_____38. The Grade 11 classes at a Senior High School in Valenzuela were asked to identify problems concerning
student behavior and were asked to propose a solution to the perceived problem.
_____39. Mrs. Montecastro showed to the class several pictures of the victims of war in Marawi then she asked
her students to write how they feel about the scenarios she presented.
_____40. A group of Grade 12 students in their Work Immersion class planned to suggest to the Local
Government officials a program that is focused on waste management.
_____41. After reading a news article on Jeepney phase out, the students’ task is to write their stand on the issue.
_____42. In another class, the students were asked to express what they feel about jeepney phase out issue.
_____43. The Grade 11 students were tasked by their teacher to do an in-depth study on the reasons why students
come to school late.
_____44. The ABM students would like to know the Grade 12 students’ perception of the Research class; hence,
they conducted a survey to determine the answer to their questions.
_____45. Should the Philippines adopt a federal form of government? That was the question which the EAPP
teacher raised and the students need to answer it by submitting a 4-paragraph paper the following day.

IV. Directions. Examine the following instructions then determine which academic paper does each writing
instruction refer to. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer. A if REACTION PAPER; B if POSITION
PAPER; C if CONCEPT PAPER and D if RESEARCH REPORT

_____46. Assume the persona of a lead researcher for a non-government organization who intends to assess the
effectiveness of online learning among the SHS Valenzuelano learners.
_____47. Write a response to the issue on cyber bullying. You should not forget to provide reliable data and
appropriate references to justify YOUR arguments and stand.
_____48. Think of a household problem. Using a minimum of 300 words and a maximum of 700 words, make a
short paper to present your solution to this problem. The budget section is optional.
_____49. The point is to provide a basic foundation as to the current situation associated with your topic. This
gives your group an opportunity to show the depth of your inquiry about the past and current situations
regarding your topic. You will focus on data, analysis of this data and recommendation
_____50. You will be given a set of data from a marketing team that aims to increase the sale of their product.
Your task is to analyze these data and present better and innovative marketing strategies.