ENGLISH FOR ACAD. & PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES ENGLISH FOR ACAD.

& PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Name: _______________________________ Score: ________ Name: _______________________________ Score: ________

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers in the Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers in the
box provided for. box provided for.

CAPTIAL letter ONLY. ERASURE means WRONG. CAPTIAL letter ONLY. ERASURE means WRONG.
1. 6. 11. 16. 21. 1. 6. 11. 16. 21.
2. 7. 12. 17. 22. 2. 7. 12. 17. 22.
3. 8. 13. 18. 23. 3. 8. 13. 18. 23.
4. 9. 14. 19. 24. 4. 9. 14. 19. 24.
5. 10. 15. 20. 25. 5. 10. 15. 20. 25.

1. Which of the following is a kind of text that is commonly 1. Which of the following is a kind of text that is commonly
characterized with being formal, objective, exact, direct and has the characterized with being formal, objective, exact, direct and has the
ability to influence its readers? ability to influence its readers?
A. Text C. Fictional Work A. Text C. Fictional Work
B. Academic text D. Non-academic Text B. Academic text D. Non-academic Text

2. Which of the following refers to the use of signposts that allow readers 2. Which of the following refers to the use of signposts that allow readers
to trace the relationships in the parts of a study? to trace the relationships in the parts of a study?
A. Accuracy B. Explicitness C. Formality D. Objectivity A. Accuracy B. Explicitness C. Formality D. Objectivity

3. Which of the following characterizes an academic text as impersonal, 3. Which of the following characterizes an academic text as impersonal,
maintaining a certain level of social distance? maintaining a certain level of social distance?
A. Accuracy B. Explicitness C. Formality D. Objectivity A. Accuracy B. Explicitness C. Formality D. Objectivity

4. What feature of an academic text reflects the dignified stance in 4. What feature of an academic text reflects the dignified stance in
writing? writing?
A. Accuracy B. Explicitness C. Formality D. Objectivity A. Accuracy B. Explicitness C. Formality D. Objectivity

5. Which feature of an academic text indicates the use of exact 5. Which feature of an academic text indicates the use of exact
descriptions, and unambiguous vocabulary? descriptions, and unambiguous vocabulary?
A. Accuracy B. Explicitness C. Formality D. Objectivity A. Accuracy B. Explicitness C. Formality D. Objectivity

6. Which of the following point-of-views is appropriate in academic 6. Which of the following point-of-views is appropriate in academic
writing? writing?
A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth

7. A statement which is based on a person’s personal perception and 7. A statement which is based on a person’s personal perception and
judgment is considered ________________. judgment is considered ________________.
A. Formal C. Subjective A. Formal C. Subjective
B. Objective D. Technical B. Objective D. Technical

8. Which of the following sentences is most formal in style? 8. Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
A. We regret to inform you that ..... A. We regret to inform you that .....
B. We are sorry to tell you that… B. We are sorry to tell you that…
C. We are sorry to say that... C. We are sorry to say that...
D. Sorry but.. D. Sorry but..

9. Which of the following sentences is most formal in style? 9. Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
A. I have a ton of experience in this area. A. I have a ton of experience in this area.
B. I have a considerable amount of experience in this area. B. I have a considerable amount of experience in this area.
C. I have a lot of experience in this area. C. I have a lot of experience in this area.
D. I have many experiences in this area. D. I have many experiences in this area.

10 . “The modern woman maintains a challenging career _____________ 10 . “The modern woman maintains a challenging career _____________
taking care of her family”. Which signal word best completes the taking care of her family”. Which signal word best completes the
statement? statement?
A. although B. because C. so D. while A. although B. because C. so D. while

11. “The officers agreed on the prevalence of the problem; 11. “The officers agreed on the prevalence of the problem;
_____________ they disagreed on the problem’s cause.” _____________ they disagreed on the problem’s cause.”
A. however C. therefore A. however C. therefore
B. that D. unless B. that D. unless

12. “This was before he had read the guidelines on how to carry out the 12. “This was before he had read the guidelines on how to carry out the
experiment.” Which verb is more appropriate to substitute the underlined experiment.” Which verb is more appropriate to substitute the underlined
expression? expression?
A. achieve C. follow through A. achieve C. follow through
B. bring off D. perform B. bring off D. perform

13. “These aren’t at all original or exotic but are based on the ordinary 13. “These aren’t at all original or exotic but are based on the ordinary
1 2 1 2

things that most people tend to eat.” things that most people tend to eat.”
3 4 3 4

Which word makes the statement informal? Which word makes the statement informal?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D4 A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D4

14. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? 15. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
A. Waiting for the weather to clear up; they played chess indoors for A. Waiting for the weather to clear up; they played chess indoors for
hours. hours.
B. Under the light of the moon we sat and watched a movie at the drive-in B. Under the light of the moon we sat and watched a movie at the drive-in
theater. theater.
C. We planted the following vegetables in our garden: carrot, corn, C. We planted the following vegetables in our garden: carrot, corn,
pumpkin, and zucchini. pumpkin, and zucchini.
D. Having purchases noodles, and sprouts at the grocery store; Lin was D. Having purchases noodles, and sprouts at the grocery store; Lin was
ready to prepare dinner. ready to prepare dinner.

15. Which organizing technique is used in the following text? 15. Which organizing technique is used in the following text?
“The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America. Interestingly, “The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America. Interestingly,
the dodo was not startled by gun shot. Because of this, frontiersmen the dodo was not startled by gun shot. Because of this, frontiersmen
would kill entire flocks in one sitting. Unable to sustain these attacks, the would kill entire flocks in one sitting. Unable to sustain these attacks, the
dodo was hunted to extinction.” dodo was hunted to extinction.”
A. Cause/Effect C. Problem/Solution A. Cause/Effect C. Problem/Solution
B. Comparison and Contrast D. Sequence B. Comparison and Contrast D. Sequence

16. Which part of the academic text presents the main topic? 16. Which part of the academic text presents the main topic?
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Recommendation A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Recommendation

17. Which part of the academic text provides relevant arguments and 17. Which part of the academic text provides relevant arguments and
provides supporting details? provides supporting details?
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Recommendation A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Recommendation

18. In which part of a text could the statement below be read? 18. In which part of a text could the statement below be read?
“Therefore, it is important for the people to stay at home and prevent the “Therefore, it is important for the people to stay at home and prevent the
spread of the disease.” spread of the disease.”
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Recommendation A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Recommendation

19. Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike 19. Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike
and different? and different?
A. Cause and Effect B. Compare and Contrast A. Cause and Effect B. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence

20. Which type of text structure is written in a style that tells what 20. Which type of text structure is written in a style that tells what
happened and why? happened and why?
A. Cause and Effect B. Compare and Contrast A. Cause and Effect B. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence

21. “Similar, same, alike, both, on the other hand, instead” are signal 21. “Similar, same, alike, both, on the other hand, instead” are signal
words used in which academic text structure? words used in which academic text structure?
A. Cause and Effect B. Compare and Contrast A. Cause and Effect B. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence

22. Which type of text structure is used in the passage below? 22. Which type of text structure is used in the passage below?
“Children need to be active to be healthy. Unfortunately, many active “Children need to be active to be healthy. Unfortunately, many active
youngsters get injured. Do you know what to do for injuries? The word youngsters get injured. Do you know what to do for injuries? The word
RICE can help you to remember what to do.” RICE can help you to remember what to do.”
A. Cause and Effect B. Compare and Contrast A. Cause and Effect B. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence

8. What is the correct arrangement of the sentences below to form a 8. What is the correct arrangement of the sentences below to form a
sensible paragraph? sensible paragraph?
(1) Making ice-cream is not easy. (1) Making ice-cream is not easy.
(2) Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired. (2) Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired.
(3) Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an hour. (3) Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an hour.
(4) Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen container. (4) Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen container.
(5) After the ice-cream is prepared, it must be kept frozen until it is ready (5) After the ice-cream is prepared, it must be kept frozen until it is ready
to be enjoyed. to be enjoyed.
(6) The mixture must be stirred and whipped until the cream and sugar - (6) The mixture must be stirred and whipped until the cream and sugar -
mixture is frozen. mixture is frozen.
 (7) Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is
worth the trouble.
(7) Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is A. 1-4-2-6-3-5-7 B. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
worth the trouble. C. 1-3-5-6-4-7-2 D. 1-5-4-7-2-3-6
A. 1-4-2-6-3-5-7 B. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
C. 1-3-5-6-4-7-2 D. 1-5-4-7-2-3-6 9. When arranged correctly, which type of text structure is shown in the
passage in item number 8?
9. When arranged correctly, which type of text structure is shown in the A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
passage in item number 8? C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence
A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence 10. Given the title, “Filipino Courtship Then and Now,” which type of
text structure could be used?
10. Given the title, “Filipino Courtship Then and Now,” which type of A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
text structure could be used? C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence
A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence

(7) Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is
worth the trouble.
(7) Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is A. 1-4-2-6-3-5-7 B. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
worth the trouble. C. 1-3-5-6-4-7-2 D. 1-5-4-7-2-3-6
A. 1-4-2-6-3-5-7 B. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
C. 1-3-5-6-4-7-2 D. 1-5-4-7-2-3-6 9. When arranged correctly, which type of text structure is shown in the
passage in item number 8?
9. When arranged correctly, which type of text structure is shown in the A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
passage in item number 8? C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence
A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence 10. Given the title, “Filipino Courtship Then and Now,” which type of
text structure could be used?
10. Given the title, “Filipino Courtship Then and Now,” which type of A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
text structure could be used? C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence
A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence

(7) Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is
worth the trouble.
(7) Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is A. 1-4-2-6-3-5-7 B. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
worth the trouble. C. 1-3-5-6-4-7-2 D. 1-5-4-7-2-3-6
A. 1-4-2-6-3-5-7 B. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
C. 1-3-5-6-4-7-2 D. 1-5-4-7-2-3-6 9. When arranged correctly, which type of text structure is shown in the
passage in item number 8?
9. When arranged correctly, which type of text structure is shown in the A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
passage in item number 8? C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence
A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence 10. Given the title, “Filipino Courtship Then and Now,” which type of
text structure could be used?
10. Given the title, “Filipino Courtship Then and Now,” which type of A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
text structure could be used? C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence
A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence

(7) Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is
worth the trouble.
(7) Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is A. 1-4-2-6-3-5-7 B. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
worth the trouble. C. 1-3-5-6-4-7-2 D. 1-5-4-7-2-3-6
A. 1-4-2-6-3-5-7 B. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
C. 1-3-5-6-4-7-2 D. 1-5-4-7-2-3-6 9. When arranged correctly, which type of text structure is shown in the
passage in item number 8?
9. When arranged correctly, which type of text structure is shown in the A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
passage in item number 8? C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence
A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence 10. Given the title, “Filipino Courtship Then and Now,” which type of
text structure could be used?
10. Given the title, “Filipino Courtship Then and Now,” which type of A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
text structure could be used? C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence
A. Compare and Contrast B. Definition
C. Problem/Solution D. Sequence