PATTAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL- Maddalero Extension
READING & WRITING 11
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3 PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
NAME: ________________________________ Date:__________ SCORE:____________
‘’FORGET the Mistakes. REMEMBER the Lessons.’’
I. DIRECTIONS: Read each statement. Then, write the letter of the correct answer.
1. 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
2. Which written text involves sensory images to figure out something?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
3. 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
4. When giving the full meaning of a certain topic, which pattern is applicable?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
5. If you were to tell a story, which pattern of paragraph development would you
use?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem- Solution
6. What pattern presents the reasons and possible results of an event?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution
7. 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. Introduction C. conclusion
B. middle section D. exposition
8. Which one of the properties of a well-written text means being able to identify the components of an
event in order, such as beginning, middle, and end of a story or the steps in a science experiment?
A. sequencing of events C. identifying errors
B. following directions D. organizing ideas
9. Which one of the properties of a well-written text 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 C. language use
B. organization D. coherence and cohesion
10. Which of the following a Coherence applies to?
A. sentences C. paragraphs
B. whole arguments D. all of the above
11. 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.
12. What are the certain words or phrases that serve the purpose of connecting two statements?
A. Coherence C. Topic Sentence
B. Cohesion D. Cohesive Devices
13. The following are characteristics of a good claim EXCEPT
A. argumentative and debatable C. interesting and engaging
B. specific and focused D. fun and entertaining
14. What specific claim asserts some empirical (experience/ observation-based)
truth?
A. claim of fact C. claim of policy
B. claim of value D. claim of judgment
15. Which of the following types of claim leads to action?
A. claim of judgment C. claim of value
B. claim of policy D. claim of fact
16. 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. Comparison and Contrast C. Narration
B. Classification D. Problem Solution
17. “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. end C. middle
B. beginning D. Conclusion
18. 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. Time C. Addition
B. Comparison D. Cause and effect
19. 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.
20. Corona virus was classified as a pandemic. What type of claim is this?
A. claim of judgment C. claim of policy
B. claim of value D. claim of fact
21. Which of the following statements is an example of a claim?
A. Ruiz believes that change has come.
B. Filipinos need to exercise their right to vote.
C. Annie thinks that we should have a universal health care.
D. All of the above
22. Which among the claims is claim of policy?
A. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 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.
23. Which of the following characteristics are not true about claim?
A. Something that can be proven or disproven with facts
B. Argues about the definition of something
C. Argues for or against a solution or policy
D. Argues whether something is a settled fact
24. Giving vaccines to children without sufficient scientific studies is wrong. What specific claim is the
given statement?
A. claim of value C. claim of policy
B. claim of cause D. claim of fact
25. Which among the claims is a claim of value?
A. Marijuana pertains to major parts taken from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant such as seeds,
dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds.
B. Marijuana has adverse effect if it will be used for recreational purposes.
C. Marijuana should be legalized for medical purposes.
D. Marijuana can be used to treat insomnia.
In items 26-28, Fill in the blank with the connecting word that best joins the two thoughts.
26. Walking, running, and jogging give you energy. ___________ any exercise that speeds up your heart
rate is good.
A. Finally C. In short
B. Therefore D. In contrast
27. The south has a hot, dry climate, _________ the north has a milder, wetter climate.
A. but C. so
B. Whereas D. unlike
28. ____________ all opposition, two more nuclear power stations were built.
A. Inspite C. Despite
B. Although D. Since
29. What correct end punctuation are you going to use to complete the sentence:
For heaven’s sake Paul, why do you keep on mumbling__
A. period C. comma
B. exclamation D. question mark
30. Select the word that is spelled incorrectly.
Professor Rinkie told the story but preferred omitting the forgettable occurrance with the horses.
A. preferred C. omitting
B. forgettable D. occurrence
For items 32-35, identify the type of claims used in the sentence.
A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Value C. Claim of Policy
32. Global warming is a human caused phenomenon.
33. Airport security has tightened since September 11, 2001.
34. The age at which people can get driver’s license must be raised to 18.
35. Mathematics is the hardest subject of all.
For items 36-40, read the passages and determine the patterns used.
36. There was a young boy named Fred. He was such a happy boy because he loved his mom and dad. One
day, his mom and dad told him they would take him fishing. He was so excited. They fished all day and had
the best time.
A. Narrative C. Definition
B. Description D. Classification and Exemplification
37. Hieroglyphic writing is a system for written communication in ancient Egyptian. This type of writing
uses more than 2000 characters. This could represent the sound of an object.
A. Narrative C. Definition
B. Description D. Classification and Exemplification
38. Chocolate is frequently classified as a ‘’Junk food’’. This label is extremely unfair. Research has proven
that chocolate has many health benefits.
A. Problem-Solution C. Persuasive
C. Cause and Effect D. Comparison and Contrast
39. Baby painted turtles spend all winter in their nests. They have special chemicals in their blood that can
keep their blood from freezing. As a result baby painted turtles can survive freezing temperatures.
A. Problem-Solution C. Persuasive
B. Cause and Effect D. Comparison and Contrast
40. Frogs and toads actually have more in common than they have in differences. Telling a frog and toad
apart is really comparing to the early common frog or common toad.
A. Problem-Solution C. Persuasive
B. Cause and Effect D. Comparison and Contrast
[Link] of the following question is intended for claim of policy?
A. What action can be taken? C. Is it right or wrong?
B. Is it true or untrue? D. Is it a yes or no?
[Link] question is intended for claim of value.
A. What action can be taken? C. Is it right or wrong?
B. Is it true or untrue? D. Is it a yes or no?
43. Which is not the reference of claim of value?
A. philosophy C. fiction
B. ethics D. belief
44. In claim of policy, which modal verb should not be used?
A. have to C. should
B. must D. could
45. Claim of Policy is also called as_______________.
A. Soluton C. Judgment
B. Intervention D. Truth
For items 46-50, create a coherent and cohesive paragraphs by completing the text with the appropriate
transitional devices.
A. however B. Firstly C. most importantly D. In this paragraph E. In conclusion
46________________, I’m going to discuss a few reasons why practice is important to mastering skills.
47.______________, the only way to truly learn a skill is by actually doing what you’ll have to do in the
real world. Secondly, I think practice can be a fun way, 48.___________, some people will disagree with it.
Thirdly, and 49___________, it is said that people tend to remember only 10-20% of what they read or
hear. 50._____________, following up explanation with practice is key for mastering skill.
Prepared by:
HEIDI MAE R. BAUTISTA Checked by:
Subject Teacher
REYNALDO P. USIGAN
Principal II