Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TACLOBAN CITY
LEYTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Tacloban City

READING AND WRITING

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Second Semester

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Write the letter of your choice on your answer sheet.

1. This type of text pattern appeals to the reader’s senses.

a. Description b. Definition c. Narration d. Compare and Contrast

2. A personal computer is a general-purpose computer that serves as an indispensable tool for college students.
How can you create a description type of pattern development of the main idea above?
a. My personal computer looks very futuristic and eye-catching.
b. There are different types of computers namely: personal computers, hand-held computers, supercomputers, and
wearable computers.
c. You can help avoid computer-related injuries with proper furniture, better posture, and good working habits.
d. A computer is a machine that can be programmed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations
automatically.

3. How do you define a well-written text?

a. It is the writer’s knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar
b. It constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas
c. It is built around effective paragraphing, on coherence and on established conventions.
d. It pertains to the properties that show the interplay of both the physical aspects of organization and deeper textual
aspects.

4. Which property of a well-written text constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas?
a. coherence and cohesion b. language use c. organization d. writing mechanics
5. Which property of a well-written text refers to the appropriate language to be used in writing or speaking?
a. coherence and cohesion b. language use c. organization d. writing mechanics

6. It involves summarizing the overall argument; putting separate, major points into separate paragraphs; and
beginning each paragraph with a ‘topic sentence’, following by supporting sentences.
a. coherence b. cohesion c. organization d. writing conventions

7. This refers to the “grammatical” aspects of writing and is focused on the degree to which sentences are connected so
that the flow of ideas is easy to follow.
a. coherence b. cohesion c. organization d. writing conventions
8. Which of the following is NOT a mechanic of writing?
a. grammar b. capitalization c. language use d. punctuation

9. Which property of a well-written text refers to the established writing conventions for words that you use?
a. coherence and cohesion b. language use c. organization d. writing mechanics

10.How can unity be achieved in paragraph writing?

a. When the entire paragraph focuses on one single idea.
b. If it presents a thought, supports it with adequate details and completes it with a conclusion.
c. When supporting details should explain the main idea, the concluding sentence should end the paragraph with the
same idea.
d. All of the above

11. This refers to the central argument or thesis statement of the text.
a. claim b. explanation c. judgment d. topic

12.All are characteristics of good claims, EXCEPT:

a. argumentative b. interesting c. logical d. vague

13. This type of claim asserts that something has existed, exists, or will exist based on data.
a. claim of fact b. claim of policy c. claim of value d. counterclaim

14.This consists of arguments about moral, philosophical, or aesthetic topics.

a. claim of fact b. claim of policy c. claim of value d. counterclaim

15.This type of claim argues for a course of action. It is also called the problem-solution technique.
a. claim of fact b. claim of policy c. claim of value d. counterclaim

16.The right thing to do is to support this year’s school fundraiser.

The above sentence is an example of what type of claim?

a. claim of fact b. claim of policy c. claim of value d. Counterclaim

17.Advertising affects our lives every day. Brand names are common household words. We start each day using
toothpaste, soap and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers. Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success.
Our choices of food, chess, and entertainment are swayed by ads.

What is the main idea of the paragraph above?

a. Our choices are swayed by ads.
b. Advertising affects our lives every day.
c. Brand names are common household words.
d. We start each day using products promoted by advertisers.

18. It is defined as a non-linear way of showing information. It connects topics on a screen to related information,
graphics, videos, and music.
a. context b. hypertext c. intertext d. subtext

19.Which of the following is NOT an example of intertextuality?

a. “Love Story” by Taylor Swift was described as one of the modern versions due to its lyrics of Romeo and Juliet.
b. “Clueless” was the basis of Iggy Azela’s music video “Fancy”.
c. “Harry Potter” was originally written by J.K. Rowling.
d. None of the above

20.A type of reading wherein the reader analyzes the text to find out the author’s purpose in writing, and to assess
how the author is able to achieve or not the set purpose for the text.
a. skimming b. scanning c. critical reading d. reading without understanding

21.It states that everyone is doing a particular thing and implying that the reader should do the same thing.
a. bandwagon b. false analogy c. red herring d. appeal to authority

22.Making a misleading comparison because the two cases are not comparable against each other.
a. begging the question b. circular reasoning c. red herring d. false analogy

23.The teacher asked you to understand unfamiliar words in your activity. What reading strategy will you use to
figure out its meaning?
a. context clues b. KWL c. SQ3R d. mapping
24.You were only given 10 minutes by your teacher to look for the main idea of the text that you are reading. What
reading strategy will you use?
a. mapping b. skimming c. scanning d. none of the above

25.Your assignment is to organize ideas of a text read by providing tables, graphs, diagrams, and other visuals. What
reading strategy will you use?
a. KWL b. SQ3R c, graphic organizers d. mapping

26.Do you think skimming is an important reading skill?

a. Yes, because it will help you locate the information quickly while making sure you use your time wisely.
b. Yes, because it will make the teachers and students happy.
c. No, because it is important to reread everything.
d. No, because it will not increase the amount of usable material that will be obtained in research.

27.Is it necessary to use context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words?
a. Yes, because it will help summarize the idea of the text.
b. Yes, because context clues are what surround a word and help explain the word's meaning.
c. No, because you can use dictionary in searching for unfamiliar words.
d. No, because context clues are unreliable sources.

28.What is the purpose of writing an evaluative essay?

a. To show that a reader is smarter than the author of the text he or she has read
b. To ensure that a reader comprehends what he or she has read in its proper context
c. To challenge the author's logic for the purpose of presenting new ways of thinking
d. Both b and c

29.Which of the following does not describe an evaluative statement?

a. substantial b. obscure c. factual d. unbiased

30. Which type of assertion states that its truthfulness can be verified only by reference to historical precedents, laws,
rules, usage, and customs.
a. fact b. opinion c. convention d. preference

31.Which type of assertion states a personal choice in which the writer is under no obligation to support or prove the
truthfulness of the statement?
a. fact b. opinion c. convention d. preference

32.These are claims made to rebut a previous claim.

a. counterclaim b. proclaim c. acclaim d. no claim

33.The statement, “Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter” is what type of assertion?
a. fact b. opinion c. convention d. preference

34.The statement, “Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets.” is what type of
assertion?
a. fact b. opinion c. convention d. preference

35. In the text below, which evaluative statement can be formulated?

If you were born poor and remain the same after thirty years, you should think of new ways to change your
economic status for the better.
a. The text is insignificant since all Filipinos are rich.
b. The text is not interesting because it sounds commanding.
c. The text is unmotivating because people nowadays don’t follow piece of advice from others.
d. The text is useful because it gives positive advice to the readers especially to those who are suffering from poverty.
36.It is defined as the details given by the author to support his or her claim.
a. Assertion b. Counterclaim c. Evidence d. Text

37.Which is NOT a characteristic of a good evidence?

a. accurate b. concrete c. irrelevant d. typical

38.Which is an example of a good evidence?

a. Facts and statistics b. Opinion from experts c. Personal anecdotes d. All of the above
39.What are the two ways of citing textual evidence?
a. Paraphrasing and Quoting c. Quoting and Illustrating
b. Paraphrasing and Synthesizing d. Quoting and Recording

40.It refers to restating a text in one’s own words.

a. paraphrasing b. quoting c. referencing d. summarizing

41.It is stating a part of a text in the exact way it was written.

a. paraphrasing b. quoting c. referencing d. summarizing

42.What punctuation mark is used to quote a part of the text?

a. apostrophe b. ellipsis c. hyphen d. quotation

43.In expressing your judgment about a certain text, what is the first thing to do?
a. State your idea of the text.
b. Determine the evidence from the text.
c. Express how the quote supports your idea.
d. Quote the part of the text that helped you come up with your idea.

44.It is an integrated analysis and synthesis of scholarly articles related to the topics or issues in thesis, dissertation or
journal article.
a. article critique b. literature review c. position paper d. project proposal

45.What type of literature review shows a sequential arrangement of pieces of information?

a. chronologicalb. thematic c. both A & B d. neither A nor B

46.What is the first step in writing a book review?

a. writing b. rewriting c. reading d. proofreading

47.What do you call the document that gives a detailed description of a series of activities aimed at solving a
problem?
a. book review b. literature review c. position paper d. project proposal

48.It is where the writer summarizes and reinforces the concepts and facts presented in the position paper.
a. Introduction b. content c. end statement d. recapitulation

49.Which is NOT an example of a formal research?

a. Determining the Motivation of Toddlers in Learning a Language
b. Alternative Sweeteners in Beverages and their Effect on the Body
c. The History of Computers
d. The Effects of Color on Advertising and its Relationship with Buying Power

50.On what part of the project proposal would you talk about the primary problem/s and the reasons that necessitated
the project being proposed, if you are the author?
a. expected output c. risk management plan
b. project objectives d. background/situational analysis
ANSWER KEY

1. A 21. A 41. B
2. A 22. D 42. D
3. C 23. A 43. A
4. C 24. B 44. B
5. B 25. C 45. A
6. A 26. A 46. C
7. B 27. B 47. D
8. C 28. D 48. C
9. D 29. B 49. C
10. D 30. C 50. D
11. A 31. D 51. A
12. D 32. A 52. D
13. A 33. B 53. B
14. C 34. A 54. A
15. B 35. D 55. C
16. C 36. C 56. D
17. B 37. C 57. B
18. B 38. D 58. A
19. D 39. A 59. D
20. C 40. A 60. C