Department of Education

Region IVA – CALABARZON

Division of Quezon
SAN ISIDRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
General Luna District
PRE-TEST
READING AND WRITING
NAME: ___________________________________ SCORE: __________________
SECTION: ________________________________ DATE: ____________________
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. If you were to tell a story, which pattern of paragraph development would you use?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem- Solution
2. Which written text involves sensory images to figure out something?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
3. When giving the full meaning of a certain topic, which pattern is applicable?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
4. What pattern presents the reasons and possible results of an event?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution
5. What pattern shows similarities and differences of two subjects in a paragraph?
A. Comparison and Contrast C. Narration
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution
6. What section mentions an overview of the problem, the why of the problem, and who should be concerned about
the problem?
A. introduction C. middle section
B. conclusion D. exposition
7. Which text focuses on presenting points of view and seeks on encouraging its readers to accept a particular
argument or act in a way?
A. Persuasive C. Cause and Effect
B. Problem-solution D. Comparison and Contrast
8. "Let me tell you about my unforgettable experience when I was a child." This line is a part of the ___________ of a
narrative.
A. End B. Middle C. Conclusion D. Beginning
9. What aspect of writing is used to create unity in organizing ideas in a text?
A. Coherence B. Cohesion C. Organization D. Mechanics
10. What properties of a well written text is used to show the steps in a science experiment?
A. Coherence B. Cohesion C. Organization D. Mechanics
11. The following are examples of transitional devices that indicate opposition, limitation and contradiction except
for?
A. On the other hand B. On the contrary C. Furthermore D. In spite of
12. Which of the following is referred to as specialized language used by groups of like-minded individuals?
A. slang B. euphemism C. jargon D. idiom
13. Fill in the blank with the connecting word that best joins the two thoughts. We received the payment a week after
its due. _____, you will be charged a late fee.
A. Finally B. In short C. Therefore D. In contrast
14. Which of the following sentences shows the correct usage of a transition signal?
A. Mrs. Vista will accept late homework; however, she will take points off of the grade.
B. The Grade 11 class finished the test early; indeed, they were allowed to read quietly before the bell.
C. Since Donna was the last to leave class, she was the first on the bus.
D. No one expected so many people at the evacuation area; furthermore, we ran out of food.
15. ‘Vertically challenged’ is what example of language feature?
A. jargon B. slang C. idiom D. euphemism
16.What is cohesion?
A. Cohesion introduces new ideas in a text.
B. A special type of argument used in writing.
C. Cohesion is a special type of glue that writers use to make ideas stick together.
D. The way in which an author uses sentence structure to make the text more understandable to the
reader.
17.These are certain words or phrases that serve the purpose of connecting two statements.
 A. Coherence B. Cohesion C. Topic Sentence D. Cohesive Devices
18.Which of the following sentences has a precise and clear language?
A. Killer sentenced to die for the 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 the theory of politics is studied in the classroom but political habits on campus do not
seem to benefit from such labor.
19. What correct end punctuation are you going to use to complete the sentence: Why did you call me ___
A. period B. comma C. exclamation D. question mark
20.Which of the following sentences is asking for information?
A. Marsha, are you joining the class exhibit tour tomorrow?
B. Mr. Pineda, excuse me, are we there yet?
C. Hmmm, I guess, you are not with us, aren’t you?
D. What do you think is the easiest way to get to the train station on time?
21. It is one of the properties of a well-written text that means being able to describe the technical aspects of writing
which focuses more on the specificity and clarity for words that you use – spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc.
A. mechanics B. organization C. language use D. coherence and cohesion
22. Which of the following DOES NOT describe hypertext?
A. It allows readers to access information particularly suited to their needs.
B. It permits the readers to create their own meaning out of the material given to them and learn better
associatively.
C. It is a text displayed on a computer display or other electronic devices with references to other text that
the reader can immediately access.
D. It is a linear way to present information and is usually accomplished using “links”.
23. The other forms of multimedia (pictures, sounds and videos) that stimulate more senses which are incorporated in
the links are called _______________.
A. Hyperlinks B. Hypermedia C. Links D. URL
24. Fact, convention, opinion, preference are common types of assertion used in _____________.
A. Identifying assertion B. Formulating counterclaim
C. Determining evidences D. None of the above
25. Critical reading is not to criticize but to assess the validity of the text
A. True B. False C. Both A & B D. None of the above
26. Determining evidences is _______________.
A. Asserting facts to support claims B. Rebutting a previous claim
C. Conducting a survey D. Showing courteous
27. It is a body of facts given by the authors to support their claims?
A. Counterclaims B. Opinion C. Evidence D. None of the above
28. The statement “Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter.” is what type of assertion?
A. Fact B. Opinion C. Preference D. Convention
29. The statement “Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets.” is an example of
_________________________?
A. Fact B. Opinion C. Convention D. Preference
30. Brighter side of things in life.” This statement is an example of
A. Claim B. Reason C. Evidence D. Counterclaim
31. What should an evaluation have?
1. Positive feedback
3. Both negative and positive feedback
2. Negative feedback
4. Suggestions for improvement
A. 1 and 2 B. 1, 3 and 4 C. 3 and 4 D. 1,2,3 and 4
Four years ago, Emmanuel Cruz graduated from college with a degree in Economics. Today, he works for a large
software company. Now, at twenty-six, he takes classes twice after work. He is learning to use computer program
Adobe editor. He said he enjoyed college, but his job doesn’t use information he learned when he was doing his
degree. So, this second course helps him to do his job much better and he plans to go back to schooling with MBA
course. Today, lifelong learning is becoming more common. People can return to school regardless of age to get a
higher degree such as masters or Doctor of Philosophy. With many classes available through the internet, it is easier
for anyone to get higher degrees by distance learning.
32. Emmanuel graduated from college when he was____.
A. 24 years old B. 26 years old C. 22 years old D. 20 years’ old
33. He is learning computer program Adobe Editor because __________
 A. He enjoyed his college. B. It is part of his MBA course.
C. He works for a large software company. D. It helps him with his job.
34. Why do people nowadays take more training courses or pursue higher degree courses?
A. to become more intelligent C. to improve their workplace skills
B. to get higher salary D. to get ahead of the co-worker
35. Analyze each argument below and choose the correct letter of answer
Argument: School uniforms are very beneficial in schools today. Which would be a CLAIM for this argument?
A. Uniforms in schools’ increase student safety.
B. Uniforms do not allow students to express their individuality
C. Uniforms can make one feel special in school.
35. Argument: Milk is very healthy for the human body. Which could be a COUNTERCLAIM for this argument?
A. Milk helps to strengthen bones.
B. Milk contributes to obesity.
C. Milk provides many healthy vitamins and minerals for the body.
37. What document is an enclosure to a cover letter that is used for employment and highlights applicant’s education,
experience, skills, and qualifications?
A. biodata B. application letter C. resume D. memorandum
38. Which of the following is NOT a resume format?
A. chronological B. functional C. fusion D. combination
39. Liza is going to submit her resume online. Which of the following is BEST email address for her to use?
A. iloveparkseojoon@email.com B. heaven_sent_liza@email.com
C. lizaverano@email.com D. liza.gorgeous@email.com
40. Enrique would like to apply for a service crew position in a local fast food chain in his hometown. If he has no
work experience, what should he do in his resume instead?
A. Just write the heading and leave it blank
B. Highlight the skills that he possesses
C. Better not to submit his resume
D. Copy the work experience from other resumes

Prepared by: Zaira A. Remoroza

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