Direction: Multiple Choice. Read the statement / question carefully.

Choose the letter of the

best answer. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

_____13. It is the active process of understanding print and graphic texts.

A. Text B. Reading C. Discourse D. Writing

_____14. All of these are strategies used by the readers to understand what they read after
except _______________.
A. Reflect upon ideas and information in the text.
B. Make predictions about the probable meaning of the text.
C. Clarify their understanding of the text.
D. Extend their understanding in critical and creative ways.

_____15.From the paragraph below, what sentence should be removed to make the whole
paragraph cohesive?
In 1948, thousands of Americans sold everything they had for a chance to reach
California gold field and become instant millionaires. They sought to make their fortune in
gold, which was said to be abound in the mountain streams and flowing creeks of
California. Time is gold, and we must use time to the fullest extent. When they got there,
the fortune seekers found that the gold rush had fiddled and they were left at broke.
A.Sentence 1 B. Sentence 2 C. Sentence 3 D. Sentence 4

_____16.There are several ways to free yourself from stress. ________, you can eat ice
cream or watch movies.
A. Also B. In addition C. Moreover D. For instance

_____17.He started to get nervous __________ he did something wrong.

A.in conclusion B. because C. therefore D. as a result

_____18.It takes a lot of concentration to play the violin. _________, the piano demands
the full attention of the pianist. What transition signal should you use to make the sentence
coherent?
A. After this B. As a result C. However D. In the same way

_____19.Some people in Batangas built their houses on Taal Volcano Island for living.
Consequently, they lost their houses when the volcano erupted. What kind of transitional
device is used in the sentence?
A. Addition B. Contrast C. Comparison D. Cause and Effect

_____20. Ms. Mancia wants her students to write an academic essay on the series of
action or steps they followed in constructing their research paper. Which paragraph
development best suits what Ms. Evelyn wants?
A. Process B. Persuasion C. Narration D. Cause and Effect

_____21.The students were tasked to make a graphic organizer from the given the article,
“Mobile games vs. Computer games”. What graphic organizer should they use?
A. Fishbone B. Cycle Map C. Persuasion Map D. Venn Diagram
_____1.Which graphic organizer should you use if your purpose is to show cause and
effect relationship among concepts?
A. Venn Diagram B. Spider Map C. Fishbone D. Cycle Map

_____2. Teacher Mary asked her students to identify the different forms of social media and
she required further details to it. In this activity, what graphic organizer should be used?
A. Spider Map B. Fishbone C. Cycle Map D. Venn Diagram

_____3. Which of the following cases is the Venn Diagram applicable?

A. Inflation Rate of Philippines in 2023 C. Plot of a story
B. Causes of Drug Addiction D. Comparing formal and informal
language
_____4. Which of the following sentences below could be a part of a Persuasive
Paragraph?
A. Oceans and lake have much in common but they are also quite different. Both
are bodies of water, but oceans are large bodies of salt water, while lake is much
smaller bodies of fresh water.
B. Our store has the lowest prices and the best selection of all the stores in the
town. Visit us today to see our great selection.
C. The structure of an atom is like a solar system. The nucleus is the Sun, and the
electrons are the planets revolving around their sun.
D. People looking to lose weight have few options: exercise, diet, weight loss pills,
and surgery. Exercising involves going to gym, working out at home, or joining
some sort of class or sports team. Those who are dieting can talk to a doctor
about a plan for them.

For numbers 5-7, refer on the outline below:

Title: ___________________________________
I. Family Problems
A. Custodial: Non-custodial conflicts
B. Extended Family
C. Adolescent’s Age
II. Economic Problems
A. Child Support
B. Depression
C. Lower Standard of Living
D. Possible Relocation
1. Poorer Neighborhood
2. New School
III. Peer Problems
A. Loss of Friends
B. Wrong Relationship

_____5. What is the best title for the outline above?

A. Prejudices on Filipino Teenagers
B. Common Dilemmas of Social Classes
C. Economic Distress of Filipino Families
 D. Problems Faced by Typical Filipino Teens

_____6. In the item II, which item is irrelevant to the whole cluster?
A. Child Support B. Depression C. Lower Standard of Living D. Possible
Relocation

_____7. What outline format is used above?

A. Alphabet Outline B. Alphanumeric Outline C. Decimal Outline D. Numeric
Outline

For nos. 8-9, arrange the following groups of sentences to form a coherent
paragraph.

_____8. A. Second, good manners are contagious.

B. Good manners are important in for two reasons.
C. If you behave well, those people around you will treat you with courtesy and
respect.
D. Although good manners will cost may cost us time or comfort; we give more than
we receive.

A. CDAEB
B. EBDAC
C. BDACE
D. CBDAE

_____9. A. Studies proved the close relation of moral behavior to other aspects of behavior.
B. The more intelligent a man is, the more he exhibits moral behavior.
C. Those with moral conduct have better judgment and control of aggressive
tendencies.

A. CAB
B. ACB
C. BCA
D. CBA

_____10. Sheena was inspired to write a poem regarding the story she has read. To what
reading stage will it fall?
A. Before Reading C. After Reading
B. During Reading D. Critical Reading

_____11. Which text focuses on presenting points of view and seeks on encouraging its
readers
to accept a particular argument or act in a particular way?
A. Persuasive C. Cause and Effect
B. Problem-solution D. Comparison and Contrast

_____12. If you were to tell a story, which pattern of paragraph development would you use?
A. Definition B. Description C. Narration D. Problem- Solution
_____28. In this section, you need to mention an overview of the problem, the why of the
problem, and who should be concerned about the problem.
A. situation B. problem C. solution D. evaluation

_____29. When giving the full meaning of a certain topic, which pattern is applicable?
A. Description B. Definition C. Narration D. Problem-Solution

_____30. What pattern shows similarities and differences of two subjects in a paragraph?
A. Cause and Effect C. Comparison and Contrast
B. Narration D. Problem Solution

_____31. The following are examples of transitional devices that indicate opposition,
limitation and contradiction except, ___________________________.
A. furthermore B. in spite of C. on the contrary D. on the other hand

_____32. What specific claim asserts some empirical (experience/ observation-based)

truth?
A. fact B. judgment C. policy D. value

_____33. Which of the following types of claim leads to action?

A. fact B. judgment C. policy D. value

_____34. Which is not a reference of claim of value?

A. belief B. ethics C. fiction D. philosophy

_____35. In claim of policy, which modal verb should not be used?

A. could B. have to C. must D. should

_____36. Coronavirus was already classified as a pandemic. What type of claim is this?
A. fact B. judgment C. policy D. value

_____37. Which of the following statements is an example of a claim?

A. Annie thinks that we should have a universal health care.
B. Filipinos need to exercise their right to vote.
C. Ruiz believes that change has come.
D. All of the above

_____38. Which among the following statements is a claim of policy?

A. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is the reason behind the
existence of a respiratory ailment called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
B. With what is happening in the world now, we should spend more on research.
C. Coronavirus disease is now considered to be a pandemic.
D. Coronavirus disease was first discovered in China.

_____39. Which would best suit a text that aims to discuss the taxonomy of a group of fossils that were
recently discovered by a paleontologist?
A. Classification C. Comparison and Contrast
B. Narration D. Problem-Solution
_____22. How would you classify the given paragraph according to pattern of
development?
“My mother had a hair so dark that it looked like a waterfall of ink. She always
kept it in a braid that fell to her slim waist, and always tied with a plain black band. The
braid of black over her shoulder, the plaits shining like scales.”
A. Comparison and Contrast C. Narration
B. Definition D. Description

_____23. How would you classify the given paragraph according to pattern of
development?
“Although I raised Marcee and Obbie from puppies, they have completely diverse
personalities. Obbie is a six-year-old, male, toy Pomeranian, whereas Marcee is a one-
year-old, female, Boston terrier.”
A. Classification C. Description
B. Definition D. Comparison and Contrast

_____24. Which of the following sentences has a precise and clear language?
A. Killer sentenced to die for second time in ten years.
B. The movie is a classic example of a horror movie because it incorporates all
the elements of a horror film.
C. He is an interesting individual.
D. The practice of theory of politics are studied in the classroom but political
habits on campus do not seem to benefit from such labor.

_____25. Which of the following statements uses Definition as its pattern of development?
A. Sugar is a sucrose, a disaccharide, made up of glucose and sucrose.
B. There are four types of carbohydrates: glucose, fructose, sucrose, and lactose.
C. Since your body digests these food, slowly, the sugar in them offers a steady
supply of energy to your cells.
D. Natural sugars are those found in naturally in whole foods while artificial
sweeteners are those chemically modified in laboratories.

_____26. Which of the following statements uses Comparison and Contrast as its pattern
of development?
A. Sugar is a sucrose, a disaccharide, made up of glucose and sucrose.
B. There are four types of carbohydrates: glucose, fructose, sucrose, and lactose.
C. Since your body digests these food, slowly, the sugar in them offers a steady
supply of energy to your cells.
D. Natural sugars are those found in naturally in whole foods while artificial
sweeteners are those chemically modified in laboratories.

_____27. Which of the following statements uses Cause and Effect as its pattern of
development?
A. Sugar is a sucrose, a disaccharide, made up of glucose and sucrose.
B. There are four types of carbohydrates: glucose, fructose, sucrose, and lactose.
C. Since your body digests these food, slowly, the sugar in them offers a steady
supply of energy to your cells.
D. Natural sugars are those found in naturally in whole foods while artificial
sweeteners are those chemically modified in laboratories.
_____43. Fill in the blank with the connecting word that best joins the two thoughts.
“Walking, running, and jogging give you energy. ___________ any exercise
that speeds up your heart rate is good.”
A. Finally B. In contrast C. In short D. Therefore

_____44. “Let me tell you about my experience when I lost myself in an

unexpected situation.”
This line is a part of the ___________ of a narrative.
A. beginning B. conclusion C. end D. middle

_____45. Fill in the blank with the connecting word that best joins the two thoughts.
“Going vegan has many benefits for the body. ___________, it may also result to
deficiency in much needed nutrients that can only be found in meat products.
A. Finally B. However C. In contrast D. Therefore

_____46. Which of the following denotative definitions is correct based on how the word
“file” is used in the sentence below?
“Bridget will file her certificate of candidacy for SK Chairman on April 21,
2026.”
A. Folder or box for holding loose papers
B. Line of people or things one behind another
C. Collection of data or programs stored in a computer’s memory
D. Submit a legal document to be placed on record by the appropriate authority

_____47. What is the nature of the underlined transition in the given sentence?
“A total lockdown in the entire city was implemented, so several
businesses had stopped operating for a month.”
A. Addition C. Cause and effect
B. Comparison D. Time

_____48. “Jeremiah is happy because he gets good grades.”

Based on the given statement above, which question from the list below is explicit
(directly stated or mentioned)?
A. Who is Jeremiah?
B. Where is Jeremiah?
C. What did Jeremiah feel after seeing his grades?
D. What did Jeremiah do to be able to get a good grade?

_____49. “Tears fell from Rhianne’s eyes when her teacher announced the honor
students.”
Based on the statement above, which question from the list below is implicit (not
directly stated)?
A. Why did Rhianne cry?
B. What was announced?
C. Who announced the honor students?
D. What was the name of the girl who cried?

_____50. Which of the following transitional devices would make the sentence logically correct?
“The underpass was flooded _____________________________ continuous rains.”
A. consequently B. due to C. however D. since
_____40. Which of the following sentences shows the correct usage of a transition signal?
A. Since Donna was the last to leave class, she was the first on the bus.
B. Mrs. Vista will accept late homework; however, she will take points off of the grade.
C. No one expected so many people at the evacuation area; furthermore, we ran out of
food.
D. The Grade 11 class finished the test early; indeed, they were allowed to read quietly
before the bell.

_____41. How would you improve the sentence below?

“I walk to the store and bought milk.”
A. Change “walk” to “walked.”
B. Remove “and” and change it to “but.”
C. Delete the pronoun “I” and replace it with “me.”
D. Insert “Although” in the beginning of the sentence.

_____42. How would you express your question to ask for an information?
A. Mr. Pineda, excuse me, are we there yet?
B. Hmmm, I guess, you are not with us, aren’t you?
C. Marsha, are you joining the class exhibit tour tomorrow?
D. What do you think is the easiest way to get to the train station on time?