FINAL EXAMINATION

in English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Name:_________________________________________________ Grade & Section: ________________________

Test I. Multiple Choice
DIRECTION: Choose the letter of the best answer in each statement. Write the letter only.
1. Which of the following can be a form of a reaction paper?
A. survey report B. movie review C. incident report D. lyric poem
2. Which of the following is NOT true about the reaction paper?
A. It may include the main purpose of the event.
B. It conveys incisive insights into its analysis of events.
C. It is mainly written to communicate a fair assessment.
D. It purely expresses one’s opinions on certain issues and concerns.
3. Which of the following is needed to make objective assessment?
A. facts B. opinions C. reactions D. traditions
4. Why should we cite specific sources?
A. It makes the reaction paper reliable. C. It is an additional creative part of the paper.
B. It makes the paper more substantial. D. It can attract many readers.
5. Reaction papers, reviews, and critiques usually range in length of _________________ words.
A. 150 to 250 B. 200 to 350 C. 350 to 500 D. 250 to 750
6. What critical approach focuses on how literature presents women as subjects of socio-political, psychological, and
economic oppression?
A. Feminist B. Marxist C. Formalism D. Reader-response
7. What critical approach claims that literary works contain intrinsic properties and treats each other’s work as a distinct
work of art?
A. Feminist B. Marxist C. Formalism D. Reader-response
8. What critical approach is concerned with differences between economic classes and implications of a capitalist
system?
A. Feminist B. Marxist C. Formalism D. Reader-response
9. What critical approach is concerned with the reviewer’s reaction as an audience of a work?
A. Feminist B. Marxist C. Formalism D. Reader-response
10. What critical approach looked into interaction between the reader and the text in creating meaning?
A. Feminist B. Marxist C. Formalism D. Reader-response
11. It is a preparation before the proposal, which provides overview of the subject.
A. Research paper B. Concept Paper C. Position paper D. Critique paper
12. It is a method of explanation in which sentences, verses, quotes, or passages are taken from a literary or academic
work and then interpreted and explained in a detailed way.
A. Clarification B. Implication C. Definition D. Explication
13. It is a method of explanation in which the points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete
examples.
A. Clarification B. Implication C. Definition D. Explication
14. “Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is naturally found in vegetable oil, fish, and nuts.” This is an example of what way in
explaining a concept?
A. Definition B. Explication C. Clarification D. Implication
15. “The poem titled, The Road Not Taken, by Robert Frost is about a man reflecting on a choice he had once made.
While the outcome of his choice is not implied to be positive or negative, the speaker notes that the choice in itself and
the consequences of that choice have made a huge difference in a way his life is unfolded.” This is an example of what
way in explaining a concept?
A. Definition B. Explication C. Clarification D. Implication
16. “Justice is broad concept which encompasses a wide set of ideas, most of which also branch out into similar
notions. For instance, it can refer to sentencing of criminal based on due process…” This is an example of what way in
explaining a concept?
A. Definition B. Explication C. Clarification D. Implication
17. It is an expression of one’s point of view on a particular subject or topic which is often called a “Claim” or a “Thesis
Statement”. It is presented with evidences and resources supporting an idea which aims to either let the reader do
something or believe into something to be true or correct.
A. Arrangement B. Opinion C. Argument D. Argumentative
18. For all paraphrased or summarized content in APA, the in-text citation must include:
A. The author’s last name and the page or paragraph number.
B. The author’s last name and the date of publication.
C. The title of the document and the author’s last name.
19. Which of the following is true about APA format citations?
A. If you are using an online source, you can just give the URL in the citation.
B. If no author is listed, then a citation does not need to be included in your paper.
C. If no date is listed, write “n.d.” to indicate no date was provided.
20. Which of the following examples includes a properly formatted in-text citation for a summary or a paraphrase?
A. Jones (2020) stated that the results of the study directly correlate with the challenges.
B. Smith implied the assumptions of the research indicated a problem (Santos, 2014)
C. ABC Company (Jopay, 2022) was operating on a significantly reduced budget.

Test II. DIRECTION: State whether the argument is a Claim of Fact, a Claim of Value or a Claim of Policy.
___________ 21. Living in the province is better than living in the city.
___________ 22. Uniforms should be required at all public schools.
___________ 23. Cellphones pull away students from learning.
___________ 24. The government should address the internet connection problem of the country in a more
precise policy.
___________ 25. Rap music is the best music ever.
___________ 26. There should be criminal charges brought against people who use social media to bully
others.
___________ 27. Blue light screens have great effects on brain and it makes it more difficult to sleep.
___________ 28. TikTok should undergo censorship, privacy and child safety.
___________ 29. Vaping can lead to increased blood pressure, lung disease, and insulin resistance.
___________ 30. The basic keys to success are perseverance and discipline.
___________ 31. It’s better to apply good nutritional choices at home than teach them at school, because
good nutrition then becomes ingrained in the child’s experience.
___________ 32. Studies shown that exposure to violent media is a risk factor for violent behaviors.
___________ 33. Requiring community service in high school will produce more community-aware graduates.
___________ 34. Cancer is a common disease but it is not contagious.
___________ 35. The Philippine Eagle is a critically endangered species.

Test III. DIRECTION: Write the Narrative Citation and the Parenthetical Citation of the following statements. (2 points
each)
1. There are risks inherent in drinking tap water. Lee & Richards 2016
Parenthetical Citation: _____________________________________________________________________________
Narrative Citation: ______________________________________________________________________________

2. Employers cause burnout when employees are stressed by too much work. Kokkinos, 2007
Parenthetical Citation: ___________________________________________________________
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Narrative Citation: ______________________________________________________________
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3. American Indians and Alaskan Natives are at high risk for the flu. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018
Parenthetical Citation: ___________________________________________________________
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Narrative Citation: ______________________________________________________________

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4. Poor empathy development has been associated with negative outcomes including increased aggression, poorer
quality relationships, and psychopathology across development. Bloom, Smith, Hawthorn pp. 23-24
Parenthetical Citation: ___________________________________________________________
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Narrative Citation: ______________________________________________________________

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5. Changes in the economy of the region need to be understood as a response to other extensive changes in
commodity production, urban growth, and the quality of life all over the world. Franz, 92
Parenthetical Citation: ___________________________________________________________
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Narrative Citation: ______________________________________________________________

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Good luck & God bless! 😊