Reading and Writing Skills 11
Fourth Quarter
Long Quiz 2 for Academic Writing
Test I. Instruction: Choose the correct answer from the following choices:
A. Research Paper
B. Proposal Paper
C. Basic Research
D. Importance of Research
E. Qualitative Research
F. Quantitative Research
1. Scientist fine ways to cure cancer and other deadly diseases to help people live longer and
healthier.
2. It is basically a fundamental research. It seeks for truth and principles.
3. A scientific way of investigating, collecting, and interpreting data and facts.
4. A type of research that deals with numbers, statistical data, and the like.
5. A persuasive report; a request for a resources and projects.
6. A types of research that deals more on the description, analysis, and interpretation of data
without the use of numbers and statistical results.
7. This satisfies all curiosities and questions in life.
8. Enhancement of food production, medicines, innovation, and technologies.
9. Understanding Properties of X-rays by Wilhelm Rontgen in 1895.
10. Proposes an idea and provides evidence intended to convince the reader why that idea is a good
or bad one.
Test II. Multiple Choice. Encircle the correct answer among the choices provided.
1. It proposes a solutions to problems presented in an organization or a company.
a. research
b. proposal
c. project
d. decision
2. It presents solutions to issues and topics through scientific method.
a. research
b. proposal
c. project
d. decision
3. A systematic study of trend or event which involves careful collection, presentation, analysis
and interpretation of data.
a. research
b. proposal
c. project
d. decision
4. It is an opposing viewpoint to a central claim.
a. argumentation b. counterclaim c. opposite claim
5. The person who coined the word intertext through the Latin word intertexto.
a. Nicolas Flamel b. Julia Kristevac. Tiburcio
d. Julia Montes
6. A computer-based retrieval system which functions through clicking.
a. web address b. hypertext
c. hyperlinks d. browser
7. Which is not a function of hypertext.
a. To disseminate information
b. To conduct research
c. To aid or help learning process
d. To assist in searching sites and webpages
8. A process in which independent text are interfaced with other text to produce meaning.
a. Interface
b. intertext
c. interdependent
d. all of the above
Evidence found in the articles, books, and other materials to prove a point.
a. evidence
b. textual evidence
b. informative text
d. information drive
10. Which value is not developed by a student when using the library?
a. Knowledge b. Diligence
c. Patience
d. resilience
11. Which among the following is a function of counterclaim.
a. To confuse the readers on which to believe to be true.
b. To show that you are knowledgeable of your topic.
c. To demonstrate deep understanding and familiarity with the topic.
d. To provide a different view of the topic or text presented.
9.
Identify the type of research used –
12. Louis Pasteur successfully cured a rabbies victim by injecting vaccines.
a. Basic Research b. Applied Research
c. Developmental Research
13. Michael Faraday discovered the principle of electromagnetic induction.
a. Basic Research b. Applied Research
c. Developmental Research
14. Uno business hotel finds more ways to attract customers and clients.
a. Basic Research b. Applied Research
c. Developmental Research
15. A type of research that presents two opposite points of view and discusses one of them.
a. Argumentative Research
c. Cause and Effect Research
Compare and Contrast Research
d. Research Report
Answer Key for Test I.
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. F
5. B
6. E
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. B
Answer Key for Test II
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. B 5. B
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. B
10. A
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
C
B
A
C
A
______15. It is the information gathered from the text that supports your assertion or counterclaim
about the text.
A. Claim C. Rebuttal statement
B. Textual evidence
D. Premise
______16. This is a type of textual evidence in which a reader can mention a specific part of the text to
support his assertion or counterclaim.
A. Quoting C. Referencing
B. Summarizing D. Paraphrasing
______17. What type of textual evidence is used in this statement, “process that brought it to their
plate” the readers are made to imagine what an animal goes through.
A. Quoting C. Referencing
B. Summarizing D. Paraphrasing
______18. It refers to the style practiced by teachers and students as they produce educational materials.
A. Educational Writing
C. Academic Writing
B. Business Writing
D. Professional Writing
______19. Letter, memo, business e-mail, press release and resume writing are examples of _______
A. Professional Writing
C. Informal Writing
B. Academic Writing
D. Formal Writing
______20. Which of the following is not a guideline in writing an introduction of a book review?
A. Know the context or information in which the material was written—author’s
background (i.e., life, culture, and beliefs); and social, economic, or political
conditions in which the material was produced.
B. Mention the title of the material, year or date of publication, and author’s name.
C. Come up with a thesis statement which will indicate what your evaluation of the
material.
D. Mention the setting, theme, plot, characterization, and other significant literary device.
______21. Which of the following statements best describes formal research?
A. Formal Research is done when you conduct a thorough inquiry on a particular topic.
B. Formal Research is conducted on tasks that do not require a highly structured paper as
an output.
C. Formal Research produces innovations and discoveries.
D. Formal Research is a skill that that students can master as it requires writing skills,
obtaining information, and posing convincing arguments.
______21. Which research topic below can be associated as Informal Research?
A. The Effects of Colour on Advertising and its Relationship with Buying Power
B. Determining the Motivation of Toddlers in Learning a Language
C. The Reasons for Cheating
D. The Impact of Remedial Teaching on Improving the Competencies of Low Achievers
______22. What is the purpose of writing a Position Paper?
A. It is used to claim a one-side position on a specific issue.
B. To provide essential information about a book or an article.
C. It is used to state facts and issues.
D. It is used to answer research questions.
______23. Which of the following statements provides recommendation as part of a position paper?
A. The implementation of the K-12 program this year has a tremendous effect on the
Philippines’ education system.
B. This paper will solely focus on its claim that an additional two years is necessary to
improve the quality of education in the country.
C. For that reason, the paper suggests that DepEd and the government should focus on
teacher training and development, for the law and its implementation will not fully
succeed without these teachers that are fully equipped and highly skilled.
D. The mathematics and science test were taken by grade four students in 2003.
______24. It is a document used to present the general plan and justification to pursue a project.
A. Position Paper C. Resume
B. Project Proposal D. Book Review
_____25. What are the important things to be considered in an academic writing?
A. indentions, capitalizations, margins
format, focus, style
C. analysis, introduction, reviews
D. objectives, publication, conclusion
_____26. Which sentence does not use slang?
A. You’d be a lot happier if you stopped hanging out with your frenemy.
B. Their bromance is epic!
C. I’m going to hang out with my fam at the Tallgate tonight.
D. Do you have a good example to share?
_____27. Which statement uses third person point of view?
A. I would like to apply for the Editorial position posted on your website.
B. We recommend Mr. John Smith to provide an appropriate response to the issue.
C. The author states that there is a need to reform the system of government so that the
officials can protect and serve the citizens to its fullest. D. You are qualified for this
position.
______28. It is a type of proposal requested by business and government agencies.
A. Solicited proposal C. Grants B. Unsolicited proposal D.
Marriage Proposal
______29. Which is not a content of a project description?
A. Project title
C. Project proponents
B. Type of project D. City clearance
______30. Which sentence does not exemplify an objective of a certain project proposal?
A. By the end of year one, provide 125 mothers in the southwest area of Baltimore with a
2hour training program that will provide health and nutrition information.
B. Mold the students holistically before they enter Kindergarten level by providing
enriching activities that would develop more of their self-confidence.
C. Ensure that the lessons are tailored fit for pre-schoolers as the teacher incorporates
music, dance and arts throughout the class duration.
D. The country is now on step ahead in developing our education system as we are now
in the process of the full K-12 implementation
______31. What is the first step in writing a book review and article critique?
A. Find out the context in which the material was written
B. Write the introduction, body, and conclusion
C. Read the material actively, intelligently, and critically
D. Prepare the bibliography
_______32. Why should one indicate the expected output when writing project proposal?
A.
The outcome or indicator can be used in assessing the effectivity of
the project.
B.
The outcome or indicator is important for the release of the budget for
the project.
C.
The outcome or indicator is an ideal target for the project.
D.
The outcome or indicator is merely a requirement in writing project
proposal. _______33. Which among the following is NOT a resume format?
A. Chronological format C. Combination or Hybrid format
B. Functional format
D. MLA Format
_______34. This resume format emphasizes the applicant’s work experience progress.
A. Chronological format C. Combination format
B. Functional format
D. Hybrid format
_______35. “I am writing to inform you of my interest in applying for Bachelor of Science in Biology
at your prestigious university – University of the Philippines.” This is an example of
___________
A. College Admission Letter
C. Application for Employment
B. Curriculum Vitae
D. Resume
_______36. It is a type of letter format where applicant’s address, complementary close, signature, and
sender’s identification is shifted to the right side.
A. Full Block Format
C. Modified Block Format
B. Semi-block Format
D. Semi-indented Format
______37. Which among the following sentences does not use intertextuality?
A. While reading Moby Dick, readers cannot help but think of Jonah and the whale from
the Bible.
B. Bridget Jone’s Diary by Helen Fielding is written in a diary format and chronicles
events within the year in the life of the protagonist Bridget in the 90; it is loosely
based on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice
C. The Museum by Adam Kenney emulates the experience of being in a museum by
allocating a page to each part of the museum and giving the reader free rein as to
where he/she wants to go by providing links to different “areas” of the museum.
D. J.K Rowling’s “Harry Potter Series” and JRR Tolken’s “Lord of the Rings”.
______38. A scientist planted two groups of plants under identical conditions of light, temperature, humidity and moisture. Every
day he would play sound effects of thunderstorms to one of the groups of plants and sounds of city traffic for the other.
The group to which he played thunderstorm all died within a few weeks, but the other group thrived during the
experiment. He therefore concluded that the sound of city traffic is more effective for helping plants grow than is the
sound of thunderstorms.
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the scientist’s conclusion? A. The scientist put
different varieties of plants in each group.
B. The light affecting the plants changed according to the time of the day.
C. The plants in the group for which he played city traffic sounds died several weeks after the experiment.
D. The plants were all purchased at the same time.
______39. The owners of gambling casinos are keen to attract inexperienced poker players because, on average, these people
lose money to the casino, which increases the casino’s profit. This is because the average inexperienced player does
not have sufficient skill at the game to win.
Which one of the following can be inferred from the above argument? A. There is always an
element of chance when playing a poker.
B. The probability of winning a game of poker increases with experience.
C. Casinos make extremely large profits.
D. Inexperienced players lose more money than they expect to when playing poker at casinos.
______40. Which one is not an evaluative statement?
A. Instead of focusing on cars, which still encourages a culture of driving, even if it cuts down on pollution, the
nation should focus on building and encouraging use of mass transit systems.
B. Even though they have a few healthy options on the menu, McDonald’s should not overall be considered healthy
because the vast majority of their options are greasy, fried, and high in calories.
C. Some might argue that a dress code would eliminate freedom of expression for students, but that is not true.
D. The definition of a counterclaim is a claim made to rebut accusations against you.