PHINMA UPANG COLLEGE URDANETA
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2022-2023
COR 002 READING AND WRITING SKILLS
3rd QUARTER EXAMINATION – SET A
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Date:__________
Section
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Score :_________/50
I. MULTIPLE CHOICES.
CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER FROM THE FOLLOWING CHOICES. WRITE THE LETTER OF YOUR
ANSWER ON THE SPACE PROVIDED. STRICTLY NO ERASURES AND NO SUPERIMPOSITIONS. USE
CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY. PLEASE USE BALLPEN FOR YOUR FINAL ANSWER. (10 POINTS)
_____________1. This organizes ideas based on how events, places, people, things, and concepts are
similar to or different from one another a. separately -involves describing one item first
followed by the second item.
A. Cause and effect B. Comparison and Contrast C. Description D. Exemplification
_____________2. Remember that Persuasion Text Pattern observes the following EXCEPT..
A. starts with an attention-grabbing introduction
B. states an opinion and personal stand C.
C. uses evidence to make arguments strong and reliable
D. supports opposing views
_____________3. Which of the following is NOT intention of the author when writing a persuasive
paper?
A. To convince the reader to write their own counter argument.
B. To raise awareness about issues in the world.
C. To convince the reader to disagree with the author about an issue through use of facts.
D. To convince the reader to agree with the author about an issue through the use of
fictional facts.
_____________4. Remember that Problem and Solution Text Pattern…
A. states unsatisfactory situation that causes troubles or difficulties
B. highlights similarities and differences
C. explains how an event or action leads to another
D. provides solid support and strong evidence to prove the writer's main statement.
_____________5. A persuasive paragraph intends to ___________ readers to do or believe in something.
A. restrain
B. oblige
C. convince
D. discourage
_____________6. It is an unsatisfactory situation that causes troubles or difficulties.
A. cause
B. compare and contrast
C. problem
D. effect
_____________7. Remember that Definition Text Pattern…
A. provides specific and concrete examples to expound the main idea
B. explains a concept or idea
C. explains why something happens or what results a particular event produces.
D. focuses on either a problem or solution in a particular area or situation
_____________9. This pattern of development in writing uses specific, vivid examples for the purpose of
adding more information to explain, persuade, define, or illustrate a general idea.
A. Process
B. Definition
C. Exemplification
D. Description
_____________9. Remember that Narrative Text…
A. tells a story that makes a point
B. shows comparison of things, places or events.
C. convince the reader to a specific stand
D. none of the above
_____________10. Remember that Descriptive Text…
A. provide clear details to the topic
B. tries to create a picture in the mind of readers
C. uses sensory details and precise words
D. all of the above
II. MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE.
WRITE TRUE IF THE STATEMENT IS CORRECT. IF IT IS FALSE, DETERMINE THE WORD/S WHICH
MAKE THE STATEMENT INCORRECT, THEN WRITE THE RIGHT WORD TO MAKE IT CORRECT.
(10 POINTS)
___TRUE____1. Knowing how to write a persuasive paragraph allows you to express your conviction or
opinion about an issue or topic and make the readers agree with or adopt your conviction
or opinion.
___ALIKE ___2. Comparison is to compare persons, things, places, events, situations, or ideas is to show how
they are different.
___TRUE____3. A cause is simply “why something happens,” and an effect is “what happens.”
___TRUE____4. Argumentative and exemplification essays, feature articles, reviews, reports, and case studies
often use examples to prove a point.
5. Cause and effect is balanced in such a way that there is an equal amount of
information for each subject to avoid bias
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
DESCRIPTION 6. Narrative text pattern tries to create a picture in the mind of readers.
NARRATIVE 7. Description is an especially useful tool for sequencing or putting details and information
into some kind of logical order, usually chronological.
___TRUE____8. The definition pattern of development is commonly used in the sciences, humanities,
and business.
___TRUE____9. In writing an essay, it is important that you convince the reader that your solution is
cost-effective and feasible.
CAUSE & EFFECT10. Problem and solution papers use analysis to examine the reasons for and the outcomes of
situations.
III. DIRECTIONS: READ AND ANALYZE THE GIVEN STATEMENTS IN EACH NUMBER.
CHOOSE ONE PATTERN FROM THE GIVEN CHOICES THAT BEST MATCHES THE STATEMENT.
WRITE THE LETTER OF YOUR ANSWER ON THE SPACE PROVIDED.
A. Narration
B. Exemplification
C. Definition
D. Description
E. Compare and Contrast
F. Cause and Effect
G. Problem and Solution
H. Persuasion
______D_____1. Valentine's Day has become a very commercialized event designed for us to spend
money.
______C_____2. “Commercialize" is a pretty high-level word which means “focused on money and profit
more than anything else."
______B_____3. “Pet names," or nicknames for a romantic partner in English are "sweetheart" or "baby,"
but do they also know "darling," "boo" or "bae"?
______E_____4. Unlike in the Philippines, only women in Japan are expected to give gifts on Valentine's
Day — men have a chance to give theirs a full month later on another special day called
White Day.
______A_____5. Long before the pandemic, many adults turned to toys for comfort. And even as the
pandemic's threat fades, toymakers see adults' interest in toys as long-lasting and are
creating new products, services and websites aimed at the older group.
______B_____6. Among the best-selling items are Star Wars and Harry Potter-themed Lego sets, stuffed
toys from Squishmallows and action figures from companies like Marvel.
______E_____7. Researchers from the universities of Arizona and Southern California found that people
over 60 who used a computer while sitting were less likely to develop dementia than those
who just watched television.
______H/F____8. Health experts warn adults and children not to sit still for too long. The World Health
Organization says sedentary behavior — sitting or lying and using little energy — can be
very bad for older people. It links longer time sitting or lying to a higher risk of several
serious diseases.
______C_____9. Sarcasm is a linguistic skill that we learn — it's "evidence of maturity,"
"Sarcasm is complex," says David Roblon: it requires the child to understand both the literal
meaning of their words and what they actually want the other person to understand.
______D_____10. So when your friend rolls his eyes and tells you, "Oh, I do so love hearing your
opinions about my music" — when she really means the opposite — it's evidence that her
brain has developed and that she’s maturing!