1.It is the language used in textbooks, in classrooms, on tests, and in each discipline.

It is different in vocabulary and structure from the

everyday spoken English of social interactions.
a)Linguistic Register b) Academic Language c) Non-academic text d) Literature
2.This is how the important points, moments or events are organized and emphasized in a text.
a)Structure b) Elements c) Format d) Complexity
3.It is composed of several paragraphs that cohesively discuss the thesis. These paragraphs are your means to lead your readers, so
they can make sense of your composition.
a)Body b) Introduction c) Conclusion d) Middle
4.This one sentence gist or summary of your entire paper where all your evidence and discussion in the body. This comes usually at
the end of the first paragraph or in the second paragraph.
a)Topic Sentence b) Thesis Statement c) Main Idea d) Title
5.A form of writing that is a product of careful digesting and relating to a shorter form of any long composition.
a)Reviewing b) Summarizing c) Paraphrasing d) writing
6.It is safe to include examples and minor details in summarizing.
a)TRUE b) FALSE
7.When writing a summary, it is okay to include any opinions or background knowledge you have on the topic.
a)TRUE b) FALSE
8.Choose the correct sentence that expresses objectivity and formality.
a)Students need to eat nutritious foods. b) What happened was beyond my expectation.
c) The food in the canteen is yuck! d) I’m bouncin’ outta here.
9.The following are examples of reading materials in an academic texts EXCEPT
a)Book Review b) Thesis c) Report d) Diary
10.A summary that gives the essential features of a text. It shows how the parts of a text are related to one another as parts that are of
equal importance, or sections that are subordinate to a main idea.
a)Paraphrasing b) Summarizing c) Outlining d)Main Idea
11.This approach claims that all that is important in analyzing and understanding the text can be found in the piece of writing or text
itself. Outside information regarding the author, society of the time, politics or any other external context are no longer needed
a)Feminism b) Formalism c) Reader Response d) Structuralism
12.This approach tries to unfold how socioeconomic status affects hierarchy or conflicts involving social classes in the masterpiece.
a)Feminism Criticism b) Formalism Criticism
c) Marxist Criticism d) Structuralism
13.It derived from ancient Greek (“kritike”). It is defined as a careful judgment in which you shape your opinion about the strengths and
weaknesses of a piece of writing or work of art.
a)Critique Paper b) Criticism c) Critique d) Critical
14.This approach emphasizes the importance or relevance of women as subjects and how gender has been perceived in the piece.
The images of women and the underlying concepts of femininity including economic, societal, psychological and archetypal nature of
women are examined.
a)Formalism b) Feminism c) Reader Response d) Structuralism
15.It is technically either the last paragraph or the last heading of long academic papers that are divided into several parts
a)Introduction b) Conclusion c) Body d)Title
16.It is an overview of the study which includes the summary of what is it all about, the reasons for conducting the study and how it will
be carried out.
a)Introduction b) Conclusion c) Body d)Title
17.The method of identifying a given term and making its meaning clearer. Its main purpose is to answer the question, “What does it
mean?” This mode of explanation contains the term to be defined and the detailed exposition of the term through the use of illustration,
examples and description.
a)Description b) Explication c) Definition d)Identification
18.A method of explanation in which sentences, verses, quotes or passages are taken from literary or academic work and then
interpreted and explained in a detailed way.
a)Description b) Explication c) Definition d)Identification
19.Is a method of explanation in which the points are organized from a general abstract to specific and concrete examples.
a)Clarification b) Description c) Definition d) Contraction
20.(For numbers 20-24)
Read the following statements and determine the method of explanation used in elucidating a concept.

The author claims that an Engineering student’s performance in college Math is highly affected by his/her learnings in high school.
Evidence such as previous ratings in Math of students in high school and their present ratings in all their Math subjects in college were
presented. Interviews were also conducted among engineering students regarding their impression towards their current Math subjects.
Learnings in high school serve as foundations in stepping up to the next level,that is college.
 a)Description b) Definition c) Explication d) Clarification
21.A gene is a chemical unit of atomic proportions buried in every living cell. It determines the structure of an organism and frequently
its ways. It is capable of self-production and is inheritable.
a)Description b) Definition c) Explication d) Clarification
22.The table shows that landing a stable job here and abroad is the main reason why students choose the Technical Vocational
Livelihood track in Deped’s Senior High School.
a)Description b) Definition c) Explication d) Clarification
23.A mirror is a tool which reflects our physical being.
a)Definition b) Description c) Explication d)Identification
24.The was a disappointment. The soundtrack was tiny and flat, and when there was supposed to be silence you could hear popping
sounds and white noise instead. There were little stars and skips in the film where the cuts had been badly pasted together.
a)Description b) Definition c) Explication d) Clarification
25.Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano.
What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)Boring b) Not skilled c) Many abilities d) Sad
26.Tristan couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust. What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)Covered b) Bounced c) Invisible d) Clouded
27.This graphic aid often presents numerical data using two axes that are usually placed on the left and at the bottom.
a)Map b) Graph c) Chart d) Diagram
28.A chart that describes processes, instructions, or directions.
a)Bar Graph b) Organizational Chart c) Flowchart d) Diagram
29.A graphic aid that is commonly used for places, geographies, or locations.
a)Map b) Flowchart c) Table d) Graph
30.It is a formal, usually detailed written statement, especially regarding a single issue, that articulates a position, view point, or policy,
as of government, organization, or political candidate.
a) Emotional Appeal b) Concept paper c) Position Paper d) Opinion
31. It is A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
a) Emotional Appeal b) Concept paper c) Position Paper d) Opinion
32. It refers to a reasonable approach in developing an argument
a) Ethical Appeal: b) Logical Appeal c) Emotional Appeal: d)Opinion
33.It refers to your credibility or believability and competence as a writer.
a) Ethical Appeal: b) Logical Appeal c) Emotional Appeal: d)Opinion
34.It uses arguments in a way that evokes or uncovers feelings.
a)a) Ethical Appeal: b) Logical Appeal c) Emotional Appeal: d)Opinion
35. These disciplines with an applied focus such as Engineering, Information Technology, Commerce, Accounting and Finance, will set
report writing assignments that simulate the process of report writing in industry.
a) technical writing b) technical and business
c) scientific reports d) field reports
36. are another kind of report. They are common in all the Sciences and Social Sciences. These reports use a standard scientific report
format describing methods, results and conclusions to report upon an empirical investigation.
a) technical writing b) technical and business
c) scientific reports d) field reports
37.These are arguments opposing a stand.
a) fallacy b) claim
c) counterclaim d) evidences
38. It is an error in reasoning which weakens an argument.
a) evidences b) fallacy
c) reason d) claim
39.are common in disciplines such as Law, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Nursing, History and Education. These types of reports
require the student to analyze his or her observations of phenomena or events in the real world in light of theories studied in the course.
a) technical writing b) technical and business
c) scientific reports d)field reports
40. It is the use of cautious words such as possibly, seems, looks like, etc.
a) hedging b) editing
c) proofreading d) grammar