This document contains a 20-item diagnostic test in English for students of the Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Technical Vocational School of Fisheries and Arts. The test covers topics such as primary sources of information, textual aids, defining climax, criteria for evaluating listening materials, types of essays, elements of expository writing, factors to consider in research topic selection, and research instruments. An answer key is provided with the correct response for each multiple choice item.
This document contains a 20-item diagnostic test in English for students of the Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Technical Vocational School of Fisheries and Arts. The test covers topics such as primary sources of information, textual aids, defining climax, criteria for evaluating listening materials, types of essays, elements of expository writing, factors to consider in research topic selection, and research instruments. An answer key is provided with the correct response for each multiple choice item.
This document contains a 20-item diagnostic test in English for students of the Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Technical Vocational School of Fisheries and Arts. The test covers topics such as primary sources of information, textual aids, defining climax, criteria for evaluating listening materials, types of essays, elements of expository writing, factors to consider in research topic selection, and research instruments. An answer key is provided with the correct response for each multiple choice item.
This document contains a 20-item diagnostic test in English for students of the Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Technical Vocational School of Fisheries and Arts. The test covers topics such as primary sources of information, textual aids, defining climax, criteria for evaluating listening materials, types of essays, elements of expository writing, factors to consider in research topic selection, and research instruments. An answer key is provided with the correct response for each multiple choice item.
AND ARTS Puerto San Pedro, Bien Unido, Bohol School Year 2021-2022
DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ENGLISH 10
Directions: Read each item carefully. Identify what is asked in each item. Please answer honestly. Write the letters of your answers on a piece of paper.
1. There are various sources of information that you may use in finding significant details and data that can be used in your daily life. Which of the following is not an example of primary sources of information. A. Speeches C. Commentaries B. Government Records D. Video Recordings
2. Textual aids help people understand a story or a subject since
A. It gives emphasis on what is focused on. B. It gives readers an idea of the story’s plot and important scenes. C. It shows pictures of what happened in the story. D. It shows a graphic representation of the characters.
3. Which of the following statements is the best definition of climax?
A. the point of highest tension in a story B. the conclusion of a work of literature in which the conflict is resolved C. the introduction of characters, setting, and conflict in a narrative D. the series of events in the story
4. This characteristic of written communication enables one to understand, evaluate, use, and engage with written texts to participate in society, achieve goals and realize potentials. A. effectiveness C. reliability B. accessibility D. credibility
5. This is sometimes called critical or active listening, deals with one’s ability and capacity to carefully and properly analyze the sound/s listened to. A. systematic listening C. responsive listening B. analytical listening D. aversive listening
6. In making judgments, it is necessary that evaluators form the sense of objectivity. What does objectivity mean? A. It means being fair B. It is detaching personal feeling from the act of judgment. C. It is the absence of bias. D. All of these.
7. As evaluating listening tasks or texts require careful analysis, aside from understanding the concepts portrayed in listening texts, other criteria may be used in evaluating listening materials. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the criteria. A. Fluency C. Creativity B. Tone D. Speed
8. It is technically defined as a planned set of activities that people carry out to attain a certain goal or objective. A. Campaign C. Research B. Advocacy D. Advertisement
9. It is a type of essay that presents a stand or a rationale on a given proposition or issue.
A. Informative essay C. Argumentative essay B. Persuasive essay D. Expository essay 10. It is a type of assertion that directly expresses the writer’s feelings and beliefs through simple statements. A. Basic Assertion C. I-Language Assertion B. Emphatic Assertion D. Claim
11. It refers to a clear assertion of a person’s ideas, opinions, or propositions.
A. Basic Assertion C. I-Language Assertion B. Emphatic Assertion D. Claim
12. The following are the common elements of an expository writing EXCEPT ONE. A. a clear and concise thesis statement B. A body that contains evidences and support C. An effective conclusion D. Unclear transitions
13. Which is NOT TRUE about a text which include multimodal element? A. It is presented in two or more modes. B. It is always in digital form. C. It can also be printed. D. Slides made using PowerPoint can be an example.
14. It is a type of speech where the speaker is given with little or no time to prepare. This occurs during ambush interview and other gatherings where people are asked to deliver a speech on the spur of the moment. A. Impromptu Speech C. Speech Choir B. Prepared Speech D. Panel Discussion
15. Which of the following is not an element of an excellent Informative Essay?
A. Use of precise language and vocabulary appropriate to the topic. B. An introduction that introduces a topic and grabs the reader’s attention. C. Use of formatting, graphics, and multimedia, such as hyperlinks when appropriate. D. All of these.
16. It is a study of text/art based solely on an analysis of its form—the way it is made and what it looks like. A. Feminism C. Structuralism B. Formalism D. Marxism
17. The poem “Annabel Lee” has the major theme of? A. love and devotion C. love and compassion B. love and death D. love and hate
18. In technical and scientific writing, it is the brief form of the reference included in the body of one’s work. A. acknowledgement C. in-text citation B. bibliography in-text citation D. reference
19. Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when selecting a research. A. A topic that is interesting C. A topic that is broad B. A topic that is manageable D. A topic that is focused
20. What research instrument/tool consists of a set of questions to collect information from respondents? A. Aptitude Test C. Observation Sheet B. Interview Sheet D. Questionnaire Answer Key:
1. C 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. A 11. D 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D 16. B 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. D
