q3 Periodical Test English 9 Final
q3 Periodical Test English 9 Final
I. Multiple Choice. Read each statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What refers to a preconceived opinion or feeling toward a person based solely on their affiliation with a group?
a. counterclaim b. bias c. prejudice c. argumentative
2. What term refers to a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence?
a. argument b. counterargument c. evidence d. topic sentence
3. What type of paragraph tries to convince the reader that a particular point of view is worthy of consideration?
argumentative b. persuasive c. informative d. criticism
4. What type of text is used when a person presents reasons for others to agree with his/her point of view?
argumentative b. persuasive c. Informative d. criticism
5. Which of the following gives the reader a clear idea of what the paragraph is about?
a. supporting sentence b. topic sentence c. concluding sentence d. sentence structure
6. What part of an argumentative text contains paragraphs of objections or opposing views about the claim?
a. claim b. counterclaim c. rebuttal d. warrant
7. What refer to declarations made to justify an action, decision, or belief?
a. arguments b. counterarguments c. evidences d. reasons
8. What part of the text tells us the topic of the entire paragraph?
a. claim b. evidence c. topic sentence d. ethos
9. Which would be the most “credible” source for your evidence?
a. an article from a news journal c. a quote from a popular blog with over a million followers
b. a statement from a famous celebrity d. a facebook post
10. Which of the following is NOT a common reason for making a claim?
a. To prove that you are right and someone is wrong.
b. To convince someone of your position.
c. To respond to a statement you agree or disagree with.
d. To challenge a commonly-held view.
II. Identification. Choose whether the scenario shows bias, prejudice, or none. Write bias, prejudice, or none.
11. Denying someone a promotion because he/she is supporting a political candidate you do not want.
12. Offering a higher pay to a newly hired Christian employee over a Muslim employee for 10 years.
13. Nathan enjoys watching musicals. Because of this, his classmates assume he is gay. Boys should only like watching
sports.
14. Firing a woman from her job upon learning her pregnancy because the employer believes that the woman will not
be efficient anymore in her work once she has a child.
15. Putting up more restrooms for women in public places than for men.
16. Samantha won the singing contest because her uncle is one of the judges.
17. Mr. Lee was refused service in a restaurant because he is Chinese.
18. People with physical disabilities are assumed to have mental disabilities as well.
19. Believing that physical jobs like fire-fighter or welder is only for men.
20. Expecting a child to become a politician because his or her parents and relatives are politicians.
III. Comprehension. Read each item carefully then follow what is asked. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
23. “Anna is afraid of spiders. She screams every time she sees one. If she sees one, she runs away." Identify the
best supporting sentence in this paragraph.
a. Anna is afraid of spiders. c. She runs away as fast as she can.
b. She screams every time she sees one. d. The spider is afraid of Anna.
IV. Enumeration. Write the correct information that is being asked in the items below.
26-30. Give at least 5 famous works of William Shakespeare. (5 points)
31-40. Cite at least 5 characters in the play entitled “Romeo and Juliet”. Make sure to provide a short description of the
role. (10 points)
41-44. Enumerate 4 ways to determine the truthfulness and the relevant of the material viewed. ( 4 points)
Good luck!