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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
MIMAROPA REGION
DIVISION OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO
SAN JOSE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

READING AND WRITING SKILLS

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of the best answer by shading the circle corresponding to the letter of your choice
on the answer sheet provided. Do not write anything on the test questionnaire.

I. Connected Discourse (Items 1–5)

1. What does it mean when a text is described as connected discourse?

A. It uses difficult vocabulary
B. It contains a list of ideas
C. It is composed of unrelated sentences
D. It has a logical flow of ideas
2. What is an important feature of connected discourse?
A. Confusing transitions
B. Clear organization and unity
C. Random sentence order
D. Short, disconnected sentences
3. Which of the following helps achieve connected discourse in writing?
A. Flashbacks
B. Plot twist
C. Coherence and cohesion
D. Italicized headings
4. What element ensures that ideas in a paragraph are related to one another?
A. Repetition
B. Transitions
C. Italics
D. Paragraph length
5. A writer who uses transitions and consistent point of view is showing:
A. Proper grammar
B. Connected discourse
C. Emotional appeal
D. Direct speech

II. Techniques in Selecting and Organizing Information (Items 6–20)

6. What is the main purpose of brainstorming?

A. To proofread a draft
B. To evaluate sources
C. To gather initial ideas
D. To revise outlines
7. Which of the following is a technique that visually shows relationships among ideas?
A. Brainstorming
B. Sentence outline
C. Graphic organizer
D. Thesis statement
8. Which graphic organizer is best for showing similarities and differences?
A. Sequence chart
B. Pie graph
C. Venn diagram
D. Timeline
9. A topic outline uses:
A. Complete sentences
B. Bullets only
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C. Short phrases
D. Visual symbols
10. A sentence outline differs from a topic outline because it uses:
A. Keywords only
B. Simple phrases
C. Complete sentences
D. Graphics
11. Which technique comes first in the writing process?
A. Editing
B. Publishing
C. Brainstorming
D. Drafting
12. Which of the following is NOT a technique in organizing information?
A. Brainstorming
B. Sentence outlining
C. Graphic organizing
D. Storyboarding
13. What does a sentence outline help you do?
A. Highlight phrases
B. Generate ideas
C. Develop full thoughts
D. Create a story plot
14. Which technique is helpful for grouping subtopics under main ideas?
A. Classification
B. Topic outline
C. Brainstorming list
D. Mind mapping
15. Which is the most appropriate organizer for planning a process essay?
A. Pie chart
B. Timeline or flowchart
C. Table of contents
D. Venn diagram
16. What is the key difference between a brainstorming list and an outline?
A. Brainstorming is structured
B. Outlines come after final writing
C. Brainstorming is unorganized idea listing
D. Outlines use random phrases
17. Which of the following tools is typically used in prewriting?
A. Title page
B. Graphic organizer
C. Thesis statement
D. Summary
18. Which organizer would best help in grouping animals by habitat?
A. Bar graph
B. Spider map
C. Venn diagram
D. Timeline
19. If a student wants to draft a clear and logical structure using headings, they should use:
A. Graphic organizer
B. Topic outline
C. Summary chart
D. Editing tool
20. What is the primary purpose of a topic outline?
A. Write a story
B. Show character traits
C. Present key ideas in phrase form
D. Add citations

III. Patterns of Development in Writing (Items 21–45)

21. Narration in writing refers to:

A. Defining a concept
B. Telling a sequence of events
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C. Explaining a process
D. Comparing two ideas
22. Descriptive writing mainly uses:
A. Definitions and classifications
B. Dialogue and conflict
C. Sensory details and vivid language
D. Opinions and judgments
23. A passage that defines a concept and gives examples is an example of:
A. Description
B. Classification
C. Definition
D. Narration
24. Classification writing organizes content by:
A. Time
B. Place
C. Categories
D. Importance
25. Comparison and contrast writing focuses on:
A. Repeating a message
B. Showing similarities and/or differences
C. Listing pros and cons
D. Proving an argument
26. The purpose of cause and effect writing is to:
A. Describe a character
B. List personal opinions
C. Show relationships between events
D. Entertain readers
27. What writing pattern shows the impact of one event on another?
A. Persuasion
B. Narration
C. Cause and Effect
D. Classification
28. Problem-solution writing includes:
A. Arguments and refutations
B. Identifying issues and suggesting fixes
C. Comparing old and new ideas
D. Using dialogue
29. Which of the following is an example of persuasive writing?
A. A story of a hero
B. A recipe guide
C. An essay encouraging people to vote
D. A classification of animals
30. In which writing pattern do you appeal to emotions and logic?
A. Narration
B. Persuasion
C. Description
D. Process
31. An essay explaining how volcanoes erupt is an example of:
A. Classification
B. Cause and Effect
C. Comparison
D. Description
32. What type of writing groups types of learning styles?
A. Definition
B. Description
C. Classification
D. Persuasion
33. A paragraph that compares online and face-to-face learning is using:
A. Problem-Solution
B. Narration
C. Comparison and Contrast
D. Classification
34. What is the best pattern to explain an unfamiliar concept?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Persuasion
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C. Definition
D. Description
35. A passage that shows similarities between dogs and cats is an example of:
A. Description
B. Narration
C. Comparison
D. Process
36. A writer describing a sunset in detail is using:
A. Description
B. Persuasion
C. Classification
D. Narration
37. When a writer explains symptoms and consequences of illness, they are using:
A. Classification
B. Cause and Effect
C. Narration
D. Persuasion
38. A paragraph that defines "global warming" and gives examples is using:
A. Description
B. Definition
C. Comparison
D. Cause and Effect
39. A text showing different leadership styles such as democratic and autocratic is using:
A. Classification
B. Persuasion
C. Narration
D. Description
40. An essay that convinces students to recycle is using:
A. Description
B. Narration
C. Persuasion
D. Comparison
41. What is the main goal of problem-solution writing?
A. Present and solve an issue
B. Compare good and bad ideas
C. Describe a setting
D. Entertain the audience
42. Persuasive writing uses:
A. Figurative language
B. Emotional and logical appeals
C. Dialogue
D. Sequential order
43. The purpose of comparison and contrast is to:
A. Show cause and effect
B. List solutions
C. Show similarities and differences
D. Narrate events
44. Which of the following is best described as telling a story?
A. Narration
B. Classification
C. Definition
D. Argumentation
45. A paragraph giving step-by-step instructions for cooking is an example of:
A. Narration
B. Process
C. Description
D. Classification

IV. Properties of a Well-Written Text (Items 46–60)

46. What is the meaning of “organization” in writing?

A. Use of figures of speech
B. Arrangement of ideas logically
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C. Grammar correctness
D. Artistic layout
47. Which of the following shows strong coherence?
A. Random order of ideas
B. Smooth flow of sentences
C. Use of rhyming words
D. Colored headings
48. Cohesion in writing is achieved through:
A. Flashbacks
B. Cohesive devices like transitions
C. Paragraph indentations
D. Short phrases
49. Which best helps readers follow the flow of ideas?
A. Pronouns and transitions
B. Examples and images
C. Definitions
D. Titles
50. A well-written text should:
A. Use passive voice only
B. Include quotes in every paragraph
C. Be coherent and cohesive
D. Use complex vocabulary
51. The use of "however," "because," and "in addition" helps with:
A. Grammar
B. Cohesion
C. Definition
D. Description
52. Organization in writing ensures that:
A. Ideas are presented randomly
B. Details are repeated
C. Ideas are arranged logically
D. Words are correctly spelled
53. What makes a paragraph coherent?
A. Proper punctuation
B. Use of connectors and logical flow
C. Colored fonts
D. Short length
54. Cohesion ensures that:
A. Paragraphs are numbered
B. Ideas stick together with transitions
C. Sentences are long
D. There are many examples
55. Which of the following is NOT a property of a well-written text?
A. Coherence
B. Repetition
C. Organization
D. Cohesion
56. A writer used headings, bullet points, and clear transitions. This shows:
A. Grammar mastery
B. Visual creativity
C. Logical organization
D. Plot development
57. How do connectors contribute to a text?
A. They separate ideas
B. They add emotion
C. They link ideas
D. They define words
58. Why is cohesion important in writing?
A. To make it poetic
B. To make ideas flow
C. To add vocabulary
D. To emphasize main idea
59. What is the difference between coherence and cohesion?
A. Coherence is grammar; cohesion is spelling
B. Coherence is logical flow; cohesion is linkage
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C. Coherence is format; cohesion is content

D. There is no difference
60. Which of the following best shows a well-written paragraph?
A. Random facts and ideas
B. Unrelated sentences
C. Logically ordered and connected ideas
D. Poetic devices only

Prepared
JULIE ANN T. PARUNGAO
Teacher III