Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
DIVISION UNIFIED TEST IN READING AND WRITING
Quarter 4, SY 2022-2023
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Strand/Grade/Section: _______________________________________
Date: ______________________
Score: ____________________
I. Multiple Choice. Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the correct answer and blacken the
circle of the letter that corresponds to your answer.
1. Which of the following best describes hypertext?
Ⓐ It allows the readers to jump from one page to another in the fastest possible time.
Ⓑ It permits the readers to create their own meaning out of the material given to learn better
associatively.
Ⓒ It permits the readers to create their own meaning out of the material given and learn
better associatively.
Ⓓ It allows the readers to see text displayed on electronic devices, adding to the aesthetic
value of a certain page.
2. Intertextuality is used by authors or writers to produce another text. Which of the following do they
borrow and employ in their own piece of writing?
Ⓐ Content
Ⓑ Context
ⒸLanguage Ⓓ Situation
3. Hypertext presents information which is accomplished using links. With that, in what way can this
software system can be navigated?
Ⓐ Click-and-click method
Ⓒ Point-and-click method
Ⓑ Click-and-read method
Ⓓ Point-and-read method
4. You are tasked to report on the topic “analyzing themes” in your Research class. How would the use
of hypertexts help you deliver the given topic effectively?
Ⓐ It will make the topic easier to understand as listeners will be directed to the important
concepts.
Ⓑ It will help the reporter in delivering a topic that is precise, purposeful, timely and
feedforward.
Ⓒ It will demonstrate learning application from one subject to another as the reporter applied
his learning about hypertext.
Ⓓ It will help both the reporter and the listeners to immediately access additional definitions
or explanations of technical words.
5. Other than using the 'Insert' menu, what is another way to insert a hyperlink?
Ⓐ Highlight the word or phrase and press Control + Shift + H
Ⓑ Right click the highlighted word or phrase and type 'Hyperlink'
Ⓒ Right-click the word or phrase you want to use as the hyperlink
Ⓓ Highlight and click the word or phrase you want to use as hyperlink
6. Intertext or intertextuality is technically defined as a process of text development by merging two
more processes. Which processes below are involved in developing a text using intertext?
Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telephone Number: (084) 216-6742 | Telefax (084) 216-6506
Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del Norte
Page PAGE
2 of
NUMPAGES
2
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
Ⓐ Imitation and creation
Ⓒ Limitation and formation
Ⓑ Imitation and fabrication
Ⓓ Simulation and creation
7. Which method of intertextuality is employed in the sentence, “Working in a team has always been
my Achilles heel.”?
Ⓐ Allusion
Ⓑ Pastiche
Ⓒ Quotation
Ⓓ Retelling
8. The following statements characterize Intertextuality except:
Ⓐ It is a text developed in a way that copies the style or other properties of another text.
Ⓑ This method of text development allows the writers to produce texts with borrowed ideas
from other writers.
Ⓒ It is a representation of work in which the author’s originality is emphasized and the
uniqueness of ideas is regarded as significant.
Ⓓ A text development in which a writer or speaker explicitly or implicitly builds a connection
by relating an idea or passage found in another text.
9. Which of the following correctly defines Critical reading?
Ⓐ It is a method of reading various literary texts to grasp significant learning on a particular
topic or issue.
Ⓑ It is an analytic activity which involves the reader by asking questions about the text read
and the author’s claim.
Ⓒ It is the ability of the reader to deviate from the author’s idea by rewriting specific parts of
the text to denote one’s claim.
Ⓓ It is a process of intensively reading a selection to unlock the difficult words found in the
text and to understand its content.
10. Which of the following situations clearly observed critical reading as a form of reasoning?
Ⓐ Your teacher has organized a symposium on Premarital Sex. After attending, he asked the
students to submit a reflection paper. Consequently, you submitted the task highlighting the
essential things you have learned from the activity.
Ⓑ During the intensive training in journalism, your coach underlined some of your ideas in
your editorial article noting to insert facts. Therefore, you researched facts that would make
your claims reasonable and agreeable to the readers.
Ⓒ You just want to be assigned to your school for the Work Immersion due to your migraine.
However, your teacher is skeptical, thinking that you are just an introvert. In so doing, you
have secured a medical certificate to support your request.
Ⓓ You emphasized the proper disposal of garbage in your propaganda during the campaign.
Therefore, you were able to gain a position in Supreme Government Council as several of
your fellow students shared the belief with you in preserving nature.
11. The pandemic has brought different traumas to people. In fact, there are ethical issues that
surround the development and use of vaccines. In what way can you effectively present your
stand on the matter?
Ⓐ Craft a position paper
Ⓒ Organize a debate club
Ⓑ Make a research paper
Ⓓ Write a narrative report
Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telephone Number: (084) 216-6742 | Telefax (084) 216-6506
Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del
Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
For item 12, read the selection below and answer the question that follows.
“Animals do not leave garbage when they roam around places; humans should behave like
animals! It is ironically funny when Filipinos claim to be religious and disciplined as they have
embraced change. But when there are assemblies such as rallies, fun runs, festivals, and any other
celebrations in parks or in any public areas, they leave their tons of trash afterwards. Some
Filipinos are not conscientious enough in bringing home their garbage or even at least throw
them in proper bins. So long as they see others throwing anywhere, they also do the act. It is sad
to note that the volume of plastics around the world has increased drastically over time. As seen
in photographs through social media, there are marine lives that suffer from the unmindful
throwing of garbage among humans. Sea creatures die because of swallowing plastics thrown into
the oceans. Moreover, there are still people and factories which burn plastics that release high
levels of carbon dioxide and lead to air pollution which later then adds to global warming.
Undeniably, plastics contribute to the kind of environment we have now. Though there are
movements among social and environmental groups and advocates to minimize the increasing
use of plastics, the efforts are still not enough. Perhaps, the government must do the necessary
actions to stop using plastics even just in supermarkets. It is noteworthy that there are already
places such as New York in the United States that banned the usage of plastics in stores or
supermarkets. May this be an example for the rest of the places of the world to ban the use of
plastic cellophane to minimize the negative effects these things have on humans and the other
wildlife.”
-Commentary by Exelsis Deo A. Deloy
12. Which of the following statements makes a logical evaluative assertion on the content of the text
read above?
Ⓐ Filipinos of all ages should learn how to throw their garbage properly to avoid bad smells in
the surrounding.
Ⓑ The commentary should explicitly provide statistical data to discover the percentage of
Filipinos belong to the poverty line.
Ⓒ Filipinos should wholeheartedly read the commentary because it would awaken their
nationalism in making the country neat and clean.
Ⓓ Filipinos should tap the government in solving issues on Solid Waste Management as the
effects of this problem are evident now in our surroundings.
13. From the conversation below, which of the following indicates an assertion?
Statement 1: I would like to take this call before we start the meeting.
Statement 2: Taking the call first would possibly delay our endeavors for today.
Statement 3: No, I should take the call from my mother.
Statement 4: My mom has been sick for days now.
Ⓐ1
Ⓑ2
Ⓒ3
Ⓓ4
14. The following are hints to determine evidence in a text except:
Ⓐ a. Context
Ⓑ Fact
Ⓒ Judgement
Ⓓ Testimony
15. “HUMSS has been the top choice strand in our school.” What evidence will best support the claim?
Ⓐ Commentary
Ⓑ Examples
Ⓒ Statistics
Ⓓ Testimony
16. You asked your father to buy you a cellphone which specifications are higher than your current
device. However, your father disagreed, thinking that your phone is still working fine. Which
Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telephone Number: (084) 216-6742 | Telefax (084) 216-6506
Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del
Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
statements below will make a good counterclaim to your assertion which is “to buy you a cellphone
which specifications are higher than your current device”?
Ⓐ You should conduct a survey in your school on how many students have owned an Android
cellphone.
Ⓑ You should be firm on your goal that you really want a new cellphone no matter what by
telling your father to prioritize it.
Ⓒ You might say that you could use it in your online classes because an Android cellphone
would be very useful in this new normal classroom set-up.
Ⓓ You might explain how cellphones with reliable speci fications could help you completing
tasks like the adaptation of text using online and offline multimedia applications.
17. Which of the following statements best defines Textual evidence?
Ⓐ An illustration, quotation, or descriptive text in a sentence.
Ⓑ A verified text that has been collected from the original source to support a thesis or an
argument.
Ⓒ It draws a notion from the readers whether they would agree or disagree with the author’s
assertion.
Ⓓ It provides credibility to the author as he would make a claim and/or argument about an
issue.
18. What is being referred to as a body of fact to support a claim?
Ⓐ Assertion
Ⓑ Counterclaim
Ⓒ Evidence
Ⓓ Opinion
For items 19 - 21, read the article and answer the questions that follow.
Study: Fast Walks Are Better for Heart Health
(1) You probably know that a little exercise is better than no exercise.
(2) But a 2022 study has found that the intensity of your exercise can have an impact on your health,
too.
(3) Of course, a walk to the shops does not have the same effect on our bodies as running 10
kilometres. But researchers found that small changes to simple activities could make a real difference.
(4) For example, the researchers say that, instead of going for an easy 14-minute walk, it's better for
your heart if you go for a faster seven-minute walk.
(5) The researchers looked at data from more than 88,000 people in the UK, with an average age of
62.
(6) They wanted to see how the intensity of people's exercise affected their risk of getting heart
disease.
(7) Participants' physical activity was tracked for one week using monitors on their wrists.
Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telephone Number: (084) 216-6742 | Telefax (084) 216-6506
Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del
Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
(8) The researchers then watched the participants for around seven more years, noting any heart
problems.
(9) It was found that, while just doing more exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, the risk could
be even lower if we increase the intensity of some of our activity.
(10) The researchers wrote that if we do 20% — instead of 10% — of our exercise at a moderate
intensity, it could reduce our risk of heart disease by 14%.
(11) However, the researchers also wrote that more activity of any intensity is helpful!
Source: https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/study-fast-walks-are-better-for-heart-health/lLeuooGcEe2Itb_1JX78lA
19. Which statement has indicated strong support for the assertion “You probably know that a little
exercise is better than no exercise”?
Ⓐ2
Ⓑ3
Ⓒ4
Ⓓ5
20. Which sentence in the article serves as evidence and indicates a survey result?
Ⓐ3
Ⓑ5
Ⓒ7
Ⓓ 10
21. Which sentence best supports the claim “Fast Walks Are Better for Heart Health”?
Ⓐ4
Ⓑ6
Ⓒ9
Ⓓ 11
For item 22, read the selection below and answer the question that follows.
1English must be taught in the early stage of life. 2Ages two to puberty are critical years for
Second Language Acquisition (SLA) among children, as emphasized by Penfield and Roberts (1959);
refined by Lenneberg (1960) in their ‘Critical Period Hypothesis’. 3They stressed that rich language
acquisition must take place between these times for a child to learn much about language. 4Hence,
parents and teachers must provide their children with a learning environment that offers
opportunities, and tasks related to early English language acquisition. 5The best experience teachers
and parents can give to their children is the exposure to English environment. 6Thus, they may invest
in television programs, interactive videos and other media that promote the use of English as a
Second Language.
-Commentary by Exelsis Deo A. Deloy
22. Which of the following statements found in the commentary serve as textual evidence that
validates the assertion, “English must be taught in the early stage of life”?
Ⓐ2
Ⓑ 3
Ⓒ4
Ⓓ5
For item 23, read the selection and answer the question that follows.
1English should not be taught in the first years of a child’s life; it should be the native language
which we call the mother tongue. 2According to Shreya Khaitan (2020), early learning in the mother
tongue is effective. 3In India, as recommended by the New National Education Policy, schooling in the
native language at the early stage improves learning, increases student participation, and reduces the
number of dropouts. 4However, this venture requires books, fresh teacher training, and more funding.
But despite many challenges to realizing Mother Tongue-Based Education, it must be noted that our
children should learn first their local languages not just for more engaging learning, but for igniting
Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telephone Number: (084) 216-6742 | Telefax (084) 216-6506
Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del
Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
more love for their language as part of their culture. 5English should just be introduced in the next
grade levels.
-Commentary by Exelsis Deo A. Deloy
23. Which of the following statements found in the commentary best serves as textual evidence to
justify the assertion, “English should not be taught in the first years of a child’s life”?
Ⓐ2
Ⓑ3
Ⓒ4
Ⓓ 5
For item 24, read the selection and answer the question that follows.
Video Games May Increase Your Child's IQ
(1) A new study suggests that spending an above-average amount of time playing video games
could actually increase children's IQs.
(2) Researchers studied more than 5,000 children in the US over two years to see how different
types of screen time affected intelligence.
(3) At the beginning of the study, the children, who were 9 and 10, were given IQ tests. They were
also asked how much time they spent watching TV and videos, playing video games and using
social media.
(4) Then after two years, the researchers repeated the intelligence tests.
(5) The children spent an average of two and a half hours watching TV, half an hour on social
media, and one hour playing video games each day.
(6) The study, first published in Scientific Reports, found that time watching TV and videos had
little to no positive effect on intelligence. Using social media also had no effect.
(7) However, gaming had a positive effect on intelligence, with kids who spent more time than
average playing games showing the biggest increase in intelligence after two years.
(8) "For example, a child who was in the top 17% in terms of hours spent gaming increased their
IQ by about 2.5 points more than the average child over two years," wrote researchers Torkel
Klingberg and Bruno Sauce for The Conversation.
(9) The results don't mean parents should let their kids play video games as much as they want
though, the researchers said. The study didn't look at important psychological factors like sleep,
mental health and exercise, they noted.
(10) However, the researchers did say parents could worry less if their kid enjoys gaming because
it could be making them a bit smarter.
(https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/video-games-may-increase-your-childs-iq/B4fR5tbBEeyBcnfTCYNkNQ)
24. Which of the following statements in the commentary correctly determines textual evidence that
validates “Video Games May Increase Your Child's IQ”?
Ⓐ5
Ⓑ6
Ⓒ7
Ⓓ8
Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telephone Number: (084) 216-6742 | Telefax (084) 216-6506
Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del
Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
25. Which of the following statements best defines a Book Review?
Ⓐ Analyzing its content, style, and merit
Ⓑ Giving a detailed evaluation of the author
Ⓒ Outlining its substance, lesson, and content
Ⓓ Stressing its parts by chapters, theme, or topic
26. Which part of the book review in which transitional phrases like to summarize, in conclusion,
generally, and the like can be used?
Ⓐ Introduction
Ⓑ Body
Ⓒ Conclusion
Ⓓ Bibliography
27. Which of the following statements correctly defines a Literature Review?
Ⓐ It is a form of literary interpretation.
Ⓑ It is a manual that guides someone to do some operations on things.
Ⓒ It is a compilation and evaluation of the available literature on a particular subject or
topic area.
Ⓓ It is a criticism of a literary piece read using claims and counterclaims based on
information.
28. Which one clearly states the benefit of crafting a Literature Review?
Ⓐ It can help the writer decipher the nature of a particular problem by compiling various
resources.
Ⓑ It comprises literary elements such as the use of figurative language and symbolism in
critiquing literature.
Ⓒ It contains research that covers the issues of the theory and the methodology that you need
to establish in your paper.
Ⓓ It helps the writer learn about the topic while in the process of preparing the review itself
and gain expertise on the topic.
29. Which of the following statements best defines a Research Report?
Ⓐ It is the summary of larger literature such as a novel you have read.
Ⓑ It is a type of research used in investigative journalism and broadcasting.
Ⓒ It is a well-crafted document that outlines the processes, data, and findings of systematic
research.
Ⓓ It is the process of reporting to the class the results of the study through audio and visual
presentation.
30. Which of the following statements correctly defines a Project Proposal?
Ⓐ It is a summary of your project details to sell your worthwhile idea so stakeholders will gain
benefits from it.
Ⓑ It is efficiently communicating your perspectives and objectives to the stakeholders by
gathering them in one place.
Ⓒ A written document outlining everything stakeholders should know about a project,
like the timeline, budget, objectives, and goals.
Ⓓ A document that includes graphs, charts, and tables to present relevant information on the
proposed project from private and public business sectors.
31. Which of the following statements best identifies a feature in composing a Research Report?
Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telephone Number: (084) 216-6742 | Telefax (084) 216-6506
Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del
Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
Ⓐ It contains words that persuade and have the stakeholders to purchase a certain product or
service.
Ⓑ It is written in a third-person point-of-view, informative, and based on first-hand verifiable
information.
Ⓒ It is written in the first person, informative, and presented with statistical evidence and
qualitative data.
Ⓓ It contains a title page, table of contents, acknowledgement, and abstract that guide the
students in reading results.
32. Which of the following statements best defines a Position Paper?
Ⓐ A composition that presents an arguable opinion about an issue.
Ⓑ An essay that discusses various and differing views about a certain topic.
Ⓒ A paper that is written after reading or discussing a debatable topic among students.
Ⓓ A navigation tool that ascertains present position and determines the speed and direction.
33. Which of the following statements best defines a Resume?
“
Ⓐ A formal document that a job applicant appropriately creates to itemize their qualifications
for a position.
Ⓑ A business letter that you send to potential employers to secure a position or get an
invitation to an interview.
Ⓒ A written communication that serves as an introduction to an employer, stating one's
interest in a job advertisement.
Ⓓ A short form for biographical data that focuses on personal particulars like date of birth,
religion, gender, nationality, and the like.
34. Reu revised the statement positioned on the topmost part of his Resume for his application to Del
Monte Philippines, Inc. He made sure that this statement was clear and detailed about the job he
wanted while describing his goals pertaining to the job and industry that he wished to be part of.
What do you call this step which is significant in a Resume?
Ⓐ Objective
Ⓒ References
Ⓑ Personal Information
Ⓓ Work and Related Experience
35. Which of the following statements best defines application for college admission?
Ⓐ A written requirement that a senior high graduating student must prepare and accomplish
to be admitted in college.
Ⓑ A formal letter that is sent by an aspiring graduating student to a college alongside other
pertinent documents to get admission.
Ⓒ A letter from a prospective graduating student seeking full coverage of a scholarship grant
for their chosen program.
Ⓓ A pre-enrollment portfolio submitted by a student-applicant for evaluation by the school's
admissions officer.
36. Which of the following pointers will help you best in coming up with a well-written application for
college admission?
Ⓐ State an eye-catching statement about yourself and your qualifications related to the the
course.
Ⓑ State who you are, where you live, awards received, skills, and the course you wish to enrol
Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telephone Number: (084) 216-6742 | Telefax (084) 216-6506
Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del
Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
in college.
Ⓒ State the names of your credible and calibrated teachers who can possibly vouch for your
capabilities.
Ⓓ Emphasize your enthusiasm and capabilities that will allow you to continue your study in
higher education.
37. Which of the following statements best defines a letter of application for employment?
Ⓐ A cover letter that an employer has prepared and send to its possible employees.
Ⓑ A compilation of the employee’s certificates from training, seminars, and recognition.
Ⓒ A notice from the company of their job vacancies across different branches in the region.
Ⓓ A document stating employees’ information to determine one’s eligibility for employment.
38. All of the following are good practices in crafting a letter of application for employment except:
Ⓐ Use embellished words
Ⓒ Summarize qualifications
Ⓑ Use a professional format
Ⓓ Research about the company
39. Sui was on cloud nine yesterday as he finally received positive news after long months of applying
for a fitted job. In the letter that he received, job title, emoluments, job location, probation period
and other details were stated. What kind of letter did Sui receive?
Ⓐ Letter of Appointment
Ⓒ Letter of Referral
Ⓑ Letter of Appreciation
Ⓓ Letter of Promotion
For item 40, read the letter and answer the question that follows.
40. Are all necessary components included in the letter of appointment?
Ⓐ Yes, the letter contains all parts of the letter. All necessary details of the job are explicitly
reflected in the letter.
Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telephone Number: (084) 216-6742 | Telefax (084) 216-6506
Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del
Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
Ⓑ Yes, the letter contains the complete parts. In fact, detailed information about the job and
benefits are discussed.
Ⓒ No, the letter does not contain the complete parts of the letter. The name of the selected
candidate is clearly missing.
Ⓓ No, the letter does not contain the complete parts of the letter. The salutation is missing
which is very necessary in a letter.
ANSWERS KEY
Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telephone Number: (084) 216-6742 | Telefax (084) 216-6506
Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del
Norte
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
C
B
C
D
C
A
A
C
B
B
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
A
D
A
A
C
D
B
C
B
B
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
A
A
A
D
A
C
D
D
C
C
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
D
A
A
A
B
A
D
A
A
D
Prepared by:
Mary Margarette A. Acma
T-II/Anibongan NHS
Address: Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telephone Number: (084) 216-6742 | Telefax (084) 216-6506
Website: www.depeddavnor.ph | Facebook: DepEd Davao del
Norte