When the outgoing President delivers his final State of the Nation Address (SONA), what communication function is demonstrated? A. control B. emotional expression C. information dissemination D. social interaction Yzekiel wants to define the graphic organizer. Which of the following statements is the BEST definition he can give? A. A graphic organizer uses shapes. B. A graphic organizer is a connection of ideas. C. A graphic organizer is a presentation of ideas. D. A graphic organizer is a visual graphic representation of ideas. • 3. Justin is an 11th -grade student who wants to present the similarities and differences between an android phone and an apple smartphone using a graphic organizer. What graphic organizer will he use? • • A. cause and effect • B. fish bone • C. timeline • D. Venn diagram • 4. What style of monologue does Robert Browning’s poem Porphyria’s Lover present? • soliloquy monologue • comic monologue • dramatic monologue • operatic monologue • 5. Which of the following is an example of a legend? • The Life of Rizal • The Flood Story • Noli Me Tangere • Ang Kuneho at ang Matsing 6. Which of the following epic which talks about a hero Lam-ang, quest for the heart of Ines Kannoyan and his exploits with his pets – a white rooster and a dog. A. Hushed B. Ibalon C. Lam-ang D. Maragtas 7. Naz is assigned to report on the pre-colonial literature in the Philippines. Among his statements, which of these is not true about Philippine pre-Colonial literature? A. Pre-colonial literature includes chants, proverbs, and song. B. Pre-colonial includes creative fiction and narratives C. Pre-colonial literature defects the livelihood, customs, and traditions of the Filipinos during the Spanish occupation. D. Pre-colonial literature includes literature that was passed on from generation to generation through the word of mouth. 8. In the research titled: “Effect of Remedial Program on Academic Performance among Senior High School Students”, identify which is the independent and dependent variable. A. Dependent: Effect of Remedial Program, Independent: Academic Performance B. Dependent: Academic Performance, Independent: Effect of Remedial Program C. Dependent: Senior High School Students, Independent: Effect of Remedial Program D. Dependent: Academic Performance, Independent: Senior High Students Read the passage and answer the question that follows. “My mother had 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 slung over her shoulder, the plaits shining like scales.” -Tin Lochia 9. What pattern of development is used in organizing this paragraph. A. definition B. description C. narration D. classification • 10. It refers to a development pattern that tries to convince readers to adopt the writer’s point of view on a topic. • • A. narration • B. persuasion • C. exemplification • D. definition 11. Why is it vital for students to follow a pattern of development when writing? A. They signal how the facts will be presented. B. They help us sort out information and shape paragraphs or essay C. They help organize an outline, or depending on the purpose they can determine the form that a paper will take D. All of the above • 12. What model of communication presents communication as a linear or one-way process? • • A. Intermediary/Gatekeeper Model • B. Schramm’s Communication Model • C. Shannon and Weaver’s Model • D. Transactional Model • Read the excerpt by Edgar Allan Poe and answer the questions below. • • The injuries of Fortunato, I had borne as I could but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge. You who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that I gave utterance to a threat. At length I would be avenged; this was a point definitely settled, but the very definitiveness with which it was resolved, precluded the idea of risk. I must only punish, but punish with impunity. A wrong is undressed when retribution overtakes its redressers. It is equally underdressed when the avenger fails to make himself felt as such to him who was done him wrong. • • Except from The Cask of Amontillado – Edgar Allan Poe • 13. In the short story, the narrator tells the reader that he is going to take revenge on a character named Fortunato. Which of these statements gives his main reason? • • A. The narrator was offended by Fortunato. • B. The narrator suffered injuries caused by Fortunato . • C. The narrator is drunk with anger towards Fortunato. • D. The narrator has unfinished business with Fortunato. • Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follows. • • Nestor Vicente Madali “N.V.M.” Gonzales was born on September 8, 1915 in Romblon, Romblon. At the age of five his family moved to Mindoro. He attended the Mindoro High School from1927 to 1930 and the National University, but he was not able to obtain a degree. His first essay was published in the Philippine Graphic. He was also an editor for the Manila Chronicle and Evening News Magazine. • • 14. The paragraph is an example of biography. Which of the following statement best describe the paragraph? • • A. A biography is a form of expression. • B. A biography is based on real events. • C. A biography focuses on the real account of the author’s life. • D. A biography is a fictional account of the author’s life. • 15. The grade 12 English class is assigned to write a narrative essay. Among the choices given, which information should be included in their essay? • • A story that happened in a particular setting • A memorable experience • Chronologically arranged details • A definition of a sign and symbol • • A. I, II, III C. IV. III • B. IV, I, II D. II.IV • 16. You're sitting in a meeting or class and the speaker is dull. What is the barrier in this situation? • • A. emotional • B. language • C. mental • D. noise • • 17. The following are strengths of Quantitative Research, EXCEPT one. • • A. Findings can be generalized the population. • B. Numerical Data can be used to predict outcome. • C. Subjectivity can be established. • D. Validity and reliability can be established. • 18. Rica greets Lito, then they start talking about their plans for the summer escapade. What type of speech context occurs here? • • A. interpersonal • B. intrapersonal • C. mass communication • D. public • 19. In the poem “The Telephone Conversation “written by Wole Soyinka, the woman who owns the apartment asks the client who is an African man about his skin color. What does her question imply? • • A. The woman likes the African skin color. • B. The woman is amused of the African skin color. • C. The woman is very careful to men, who will rent her apartment. • D. The woman is concerned of letting the African man rent her apartment because of his skin color. • • Read the following research article and answer the question that follows. • • Adolescent pregnancy remains a major contributor to maternal and child mortality. Complications relating to pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death for girls aged 15-19 globally. Pregnant girls and adolescents also face other health risks and complications due to their immature bodies. Babies born to younger mothers are also at greater risk. • For many adolescents, pregnancy and childbirth are neither planned, nor wanted. In countries where abortion is prohibited or highly restricted, adolescents typically resort to unsafe abortion, putting their health and lives at risk. Some 3.9 million unsafe abortions occur each year to girls aged 15-19 in developing regions. • Adolescent pregnancy can also have negative social and economic effects on girls, their families and communities. Unmarried pregnant adolescents may face stigma or rejection by parents and peers as well as threats of violence. Girls who become pregnant before age 18 are also more likely to experience violence within a marriage or partnership. (WHO. 2020) • 20. Which of the following research title is the most suitable for the research article above? • • A. Effects of Teenage Pregnancy • B. Factors affecting Teenage Pregnancy • C. What is the average Number of Teenage Pregnancy in the Philippines? • D. None of the above. • 21.Which of the following is a good thesis statement? • • A. Reading can develop a child’s analytical mind. • B. The internet has improved the lives of many. • C. High levels of alcohol consumption are bad for you. • D. Americans should add exercise to their daily morning routine because it’s not only keep their bodies at a healthy weight, but also reduces the risk of high blood pressure • Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. • • “What do you think about banning smoking? The whole country is divided on this issue. Some people believe that there should be no limitations placed on smoking. Others have different opinions. Tobacco should be outlawed because smoking endangers everyone’s health, pollutes the environment, and drains us of valuable energy.” • • 22. Where in the paragraph should the thesis statement be stated? • • A. beginning • B. middle • C. last • D. whole paragraph • Read the following paragraph and answer the question. • • Piranha are omnivorous, freshwater fish, which are mostly known for their raw of sharp, triangular teeth in both jaws. Piranha’s teeth come together in a scissorlike bite and are used for puncture and tearing. Baby piranha are small about the size of a thumbnail. The many species of piranha vary in color, though most are either and silvery with an orange underbelly and the throat almost black. • (writingcenter.unc.edu.) • • 23. What is the paragraph all about? • • A. The paragraph is all about fish. • B. The paragraph is about the color of piranha. • C. The paragraph is all about the description of Piranha. • D. The paragraph is all about the piranha’s sharp teeth.
