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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
DepEd Region VIII- Eastern Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SAMAR
DISTRICT OF BASEY 1
SAN FERNANDO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Fernando, Basey, Samar

English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Name: __________________________Grade and Section: _________________Date: ____________
Teacher: Ms. Charmaine Joy Palomar

1. Which of the following is NOT the definition of a position paper?

A. It is a paper written to clarify the meaning of a concept
B. It is a paper that takes a stand on an issue
C. It is usually a detailed statement, especially regarding a single issue.
D. It articulates a viewpoint or policy.
2. The following are examples of issues in the writing position papers, except
A. School uniforms should no longer be required
B. Distribution of condoms in school is a necessity.
C. The Philippines should adopt same-sex marriage.
D. Parents’ love is unconditional
3. What do you call a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a
political party?
A. Concept Paper B. Manifesto C. Critique Review D. Reaction Paper
4. This is a mode of reasoning that proceeds from a general statement that leads to
particular or specific inferences.
A. Inductive B. Deductive C. Climactic D.
Narrative
5. The following are the qualities of a convincing position paper, except:
A. Contains a clear proposition or statement that must be defended.
B. Assesses conflicting opinions or opposing views on the issue.
C. There is a conflict and interaction between economic classes
D. Takes a firm stand on the issue
6. A mode of reasoning that derives a generalization from specific examples and
situations.
A. Deductive B. Narrative C. Climactic D. Inductive
7. Which among the following statements in which position paper can be most
effectively used?
A. Students nowadays are technologically inclined
B. Martial Law should have not been implemented in Mindanao
C. It’s good to travel around the world and see its wonderful wonders.
D. Many Filipino parents are now working abroad to sustain their family.
8. “Schools should not allow students to use cell phones in class”. Can this statement
be used for a position paper?
A. YES, because the statement is relevant to the students' lives.
B. YES, because the students are to make a stand.
C. NO, because the statement is less essential
D. NO, because the students will have the same stand on the issue.
9. How would you make a convincing position paper?
A. Summarize a given text C. Take a firm stand on the issue
B. Paraphrase an article D. Write a thesis statement about the
issue.
10. What question would you ask on the criteria for developing a good position
paper?
A. Does the issue speak to the problem of the world?
B. Does the issue is currently happening in a certain place?
C. Does it address an issue that impacts the nutritional status of the public?
D. Does it focus on the lives of the people?
11. What would be the result if your position paper doesn’t follow a given
guideline?
A. Present factual evidence or proofs to support each argument.
B. It assesses conflicting opinions and opposes views on the issue
C. It contains ambiguous, equivocal, and obscure ideas
D. Contains statement must be defended.
FOR NUMBERS 12 AND 13
Read and understand the paragraph carefully.
Allaying fears of similar abuses should be among the priorities as martial law under Duterte
unfolds. The president must have a clear case for his declaration, laying out his objectives,
from the minimum to the ideal. He must reassure the nation that his brand of martial law is
meant to put the government in control in the face of lawlessness rather than to control law-
abiding citizens.

12. What makes the editorial relevant?

A. It talks about the present situation of the country.
B. It gives emphasis on Duterte’s administration
C. It convinces people to create action.
D. It provides information.
13. Has the article provided factual evidence to support the author’s claim?
A. No. It has only shows the position of the author.
B. Yes. It is well-written and informative.
C. No. It is short and irrelevant.
D. None of the above.
14. Global warming is considered as a serious problem nowadays because of its
worst effects. Which type of manifesto is best suited for this situation to creatively
impose solution?
A. List B. Goal C. Rule D. World
15. Your goal as an SHS student is to compete globally after graduation. Which
type of manifesto is best suited for this situation to create a single goal or a simple
list?
A. List B. Goal C. Rule D. World
16. What type of manifesto is The Bible’s Ten Commandments?
A. List B. Goal C. Rule D. World
17. The following are the guidelines in writing a position paper, except:
A. Logical thinking C. Objective expression of ideas
B. Use classification and division D. Balanced assignment
18. What do you call an informative piece of writing concerning of particular
person, place situation, and plan?
A. Report B. Reaction Paper C. Manifesto D. Position Paper
19. These are sets as assignments in a variety of disciplines and usually require
the students to combine theory and analysis with observation and practice.
A. Laboratory Report B. Survey/Field Report C. News Report D. Technical
Report
20. What is the definition of a report/
A. Is an informative piece of writing concerning a particular person, place, situation,
or plan.
B. Is a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of organizations, especially
a political party
C. It is set as an assignment in a variety of disciplines and usually requires the
student to combine theory and analysis with observation and practice.
D. Is the breaking down of information using an outline.
21. What is the structure of a research paper?
A. I. Introduction C. I. Introduction
II. Body II. Summary
III. Conclusion III. Conclusion
B. I. Introduction D. I. Introduction
II. Review of Related Literature II. Review of related
literature
III. Methodology III. Summary of Data
IV. Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data. IV. Methodology
V. Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation V. Recommendation

22. What is a survey/field report?

A. It is an informative piece of writing concerning a particular person, place, or
situation plan.
B. It is a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of organization, especially
a political party.
C. It is a set and assignment in a variety of disciplines and usually requires the
student to combine theory and analysis with observation and practice.
D. It is the breaking down of information using an outline.
23. It is an academic paper expressing a position about an issue.
A. Critique paper
B. Position Paper
C. Reaction Paper
D. All of the above.
24. Which of the following sections of a position paper needs ample time to
collect information?
A. Introduction C. Conclusion
B. Body D. All of the above
25. Which section of a position paper restate the main point and final comment?
A. Introduction C. Conclusion
B. Body D. All of the above
26. The following situations can be used to express a position paper, except:
A. Social issues C. Recurring issue
B. Intriguing issues D. Gossips
27. What is the ideal minimum number of paragraphs in a position paper?
A. two paragraphs C. four paragraphs
B. three paragraphs D. five paragraphs
28. How can you make your paper convincing?
A. Sources are cited properly
B. Support opinions with evidence
C. Record findings and post on any social media platform
D. None of the above
29. How many sources shall you incorporate in your paper?
A. One source
B. Two sources
C. Three or more sources
D. No need of any source
30. The following are to be considered in writing a manifesto, except:
A. What issue should I want to address
B. What do I want others to do to address the issue?
C. What changes must I see?
D. All of the above
31. Which of the following is employed in writing a manifesto?
A. Be concise and use clear language
B. Avoid using long and complicated words
C. A and B
D. Neither A nor B
32. Which of the following is true in dealing with manifestos?
A. Elaborate on skills if doing a manifesto for an election
B. Your manifesto is not about you but about your opponent.
C. Both A and B are correct.
D. Only B is correct.
33. Which among the following does a good report tell?
A. hearsay C. rumor
B. failure D. none of the above
34. What information does a technical report generally bring?
A. showbiz updates B. survey results C. weather conditions
D. none of the above
35. What is the purpose of a business report?
A. system analysis C. pleasure
B. entertainment D. none of the above
36. What should be a good basis for a good report source?
A. popularity C. truth
B. opinion D. none of the above
37. Which can serve as a support for a good technical report?
A. colors C. graphs
B. narratives D. none of the above
38. What is included in an abstract?
A. author’s name and achievements
B. Simple name for a method used
C. appendices
D. none of the above
39. References are written for what purpose?
A. acknowledgment of the authors
B. compliance with the publication law
C. track down publication companies
D. none of the above
40. What do research findings generally seek?
A. inform a wider audience
B. inform specific groups of people
C. inform business owners
D. none of the above
41. Why should a report be brief and concise
A. To save time
B. For economical purposes
C. To refrain from monotony and allow the reader/listener direct to understand the
text.
D. For convenient reading
42. Dimple needs to come up with a report about frequently bought snacks in
the canteen in his school. Which of the following will Dimple do?
A. Create a questionnaire depicting the snacks bought in the canteen to be answered
by the students.
B. Interview the canteen vendors on the snacks they sell.
C. Research-related articles in relation to the frequently bought snacks in the canteen
D. All of the above.
43. Absenteeism is a predominant concern in the school where Charmaine is
studying. What appropriate report should Charmaine write?
A. A field report because it will systematically observe and accurately records the
varying aspect of the situation.
B. A technical report, because it will justify the logic and importance of the research
question.
C. A scientific report because it includes relevant information related report to the
crucial concepts of the study.
D. A laboratory report because it will provide tables showing your measurement on
the study conducted.
44. How is report survey similar to a field report?
A. They are done both by interview
B. They have the same content.
C. They are short and presented in graphs
D. None of the above.
45. Now that you have collected raw data, and you have results from multiple
trials of your experiment. How do you go from piles of raw data to summarize that
can help you analyze your data and support?
A. By using descriptive statistics that is a mathematical summary of your data to
convey a lot of information with just a few numbers.
B. Our analysis has focused on statistical numbers to reach a conclusion close to the
desired objectives.
C. By using data collection tools to collect self-report data from study participants.
D. Factual information supports research and it might aim to obtain opinions of raw
data.
46. In delivering the result of your survey, which among the following is NO
longer necessary?
A. Present using graphics
B. Present through narrative form
C. Present only the most important aspects of the survey
D. Present all the instruments and other appendices to make the survey result
credible.
47. Which of the following topics may NOT be appropriate in conducting a
survey?
A. Most Unforgettable Experience
B. Most admired Philippine Comedian
C. Most commonly used toothpaste
D. Most favorite games in cellphones
48. Given the topic “Most Favorite Love Team in ABS-CBN” which among the
survey questions is NOT relevant?
A. Which among the given roles do you want your love team to play.
B. Who among the given love teams in ABS=CBN do you like the most
C. Which of the following characteristics of a love team do you like the best
D. Which do you more likely prefer, love in ABS-CBN or that in GMA.
49. What type of report that entails items or questions to be answered by a
group of individuals in response to an issue or effect?
A. Technical Report B. Scientific Report C. Laboratory Report D. Report
survey
50. Which of the following scenarios you have been encountered of having a
survey report?
A. Gathering data B. Not Expensive C. Presence of respondents D. All of the
above