This document is a pretest and post-test for reading and writing skills from Hermosa National High School in the Philippines. It contains 43 multiple choice questions covering topics like discourse, outlining, reading techniques, claims, context, academic writing styles and formats, research, and letters. The test aims to evaluate students' understanding of key concepts in reading comprehension and developing written work.
This document is a pretest and post-test for reading and writing skills from Hermosa National High School in the Philippines. It contains 43 multiple choice questions covering topics like discourse, outlining, reading techniques, claims, context, academic writing styles and formats, research, and letters. The test aims to evaluate students' understanding of key concepts in reading comprehension and developing written work.
This document is a pretest and post-test for reading and writing skills from Hermosa National High School in the Philippines. It contains 43 multiple choice questions covering topics like discourse, outlining, reading techniques, claims, context, academic writing styles and formats, research, and letters. The test aims to evaluate students' understanding of key concepts in reading comprehension and developing written work.
This document is a pretest and post-test for reading and writing skills from Hermosa National High School in the Philippines. It contains 43 multiple choice questions covering topics like discourse, outlining, reading techniques, claims, context, academic writing styles and formats, research, and letters. The test aims to evaluate students' understanding of key concepts in reading comprehension and developing written work.
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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION R E G I O N III SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF BATAAN HERMOSA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Website: www.hermosanhs.com | email: [email protected] |FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/HermosaNHS Telephone: 047-2405874/047-2404882 | Address: Culis, Hermosa, Bataan 2111
PRETEST/POST-TEST IN READING AND WRITING SKILLS
General Directions: Read the statements below and copy the word/s that best answer in each question.
1. It is usually considered as an extended expression of thoughts or ideas, utterances, talk, speech, discussion, and conversation. It is often associated with speech but it may also be written. Speech Writing Text Discourse 2. It is a technique in selecting and organizing data wherein you simply jot down all the words or ideas that com to mind about a topic. Brainstorming list Graphic Organizer Topic Outline Sentence Outline 3. What technique for selecting and organizing information uses visual display to show relationships between or among ideas? Brainstorming list Topic Outline Sentence Outline Graphic Organizer 4. A/An___________ is the skeleton of any written text. Outline Graphic Organizer All of these are correct Brainstorming list
5. A type of outline which uses words and phrases to list ideas.
Sentence Outline Area Outline Topic Outline Thematic Outline 6. __________ is a large unit of written language. It is a group of ideas put together to make a point or one central idea. Writing Speech Text Discourse 7. The following statement is true about simple reading; except: It reflects on what the text does by making judgment Involves identifying and recognizing meaning of a text It gives the basic definition of text The reader absorbs and understands 8. Critical reading aims to recognize the author’s purpose in writing the material, understand the tone and persuasive elements in it, and to recognize bias in the text. True Maybe It depends False 9. The reader must know the different kinds of information in order to evaluate the ideas in text well. True Maybe It depends False 10. The information that is clearly stated in the text. Explicit None of these are correct Implicit Inference 11. The information that is implied or suggested in the text. Explicit None of these are correct Implicit Inference 12. Can we sufficiently discuss our opinion depending on the evidence that we have collected from the texts we have read? Maybe Yes No It depends 13. It is a statement that asserts something to be true. Opinion Argument Claim Fact 14. These suggest a solution to a problem that has been defined or described by an argument. Claims of Value Claims of Policy Claims of Fact None of these are correct 15. All of the following are types of claims, except____________. Claims of Proof Claims of Fact Claims of Value Claims of Policy 16. The type of claim which is factual or historical and is generally objective. Claims of Value Claims of Policy Claims of Fact None of these are correct 17. It is claim based on the morals or the good and bad and is generally relative. Claims of Value Claims of Policy Claims of Fact None of these are correct 18. It refers to the occasion or situation that informs the reader about why a document was written and how it was written. Personal Experiences Context Culture Social Environment 19. In critical reading, it is not that necessary to consider the context of certain text; sometimes it is better to consider a text as a blank slate. It depends False True Maybe 20. Context has a great influence on the way a writer shapes his/her own texts. It depends False True Maybe 21. What is the style of writing practiced by teachers or students? Academic Writing Professional Writing Freelance Writing All of these are correct 22. What style of writing is used in the workplace? Academic Writing Professional Writing Freelance Writing All of these are correct 23. Which of the following is not a format use in academic writing? Memo Thesis Conference Paper Book Report 24. The focus of the academic writing is on stating facts and issues. False It depends True Maybe 25. What kind od language should one use in writing academic papers? Jargon Slang Formal Informal 26. It refers to the consideration in academic writing wherein one should think of who he/she is writing for. Organization All of these are correct Audience Purpose 27. Audience and purpose are interconnected. Yes It depends Maybe No 28. It is a matter of priorities and structure. All of these are correct Style Organization Flow 29. It means moving from one statement in a text to another. Organization Flow Style All of these are correct 30. In academic writing, one should also consider the presentation of the text. Maybe No Yes It depends 31. A/An _________ gives essential information about a book or an article and provides an evaluation or critical analysis of the book or article. Literature Review Position Paper Book Review/ Article Critique All of these are correct 32. Which of the following elements should one take note when writing a critique or review? Author’s purpose Characters, mood and tone for an article Main ideas or arguments All of these are correct 33. An integrated analysis and synthesis paper of scholarly articles related to a proposed statement is called ___________. Position Paper Book Review Literature Review All of these are correct 34. It is a careful or diligent search, studios inquiry or examination especially investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts. Theory Investigation Research All of these are correct 35. Which of the following is not a structure to follow in writing a literature review? Thematic Literature Chronological Literature Review Classification Literature Review None 36. A good research hypothesis should be testable. False Maybe True It depends 37. It is a document used to present the general plan and justification to pursue a project. Project Proposal Business Plan Budget Proposal All of these are correct 38. This paper is used to claim a one- sided position on a specific issue. Research Report Book Review Project Proposal Position Paper 39. It is a written compilation of one’s education, work, experience, credentials, and accomplishments. College admission letter Resume Employment application letter All of these are correct 40. Which of the following is the type of letter written by the sender to briefly discuss the intention in attending the college program? Employment application letter Excuse letter College admission letter None of these are correct 41. Should a resume be submitted with a cover letter? Never Maybe No Yes 42. It is an essay written by the student applicant to answer the essay topics given by the admission office. Cover Letter College admission essay Resume None of these are correct 43. What should one do before writing a college admission letter? Decide the format to use in writing a letter Determine the program one wants to take, followed by a through research on program structure. Reflect on the purpose in enrolling the course, achievements, and future goals. All of these are correct 44. Which of the following letter is attached in the resume as the applicant applies for a job? College admission letter Cover letter Employment application letter All of these are correct 45. This refers the written form used to exchange internal and external communication to support all business processes. Business Memo Office Correspondence Business E-mail Business Letter 46. The communication or agreement between departments or branches of the same company is known as_________. External Correspondence Business Letter Internal Correspondence All of these are correct 47. This is the communication between the company and other organizations of the firm. Internal Correspondence Business Memo External Correspondence All of these are correct 48. In a review or critique paper, which of the following statements should not be a part of the introduction? Critical evaluation of the material Title of the material, year or date of publication and author’s name Main argument or author’s purpose of the material Main points of the article 49. Marklin Padua wants to impress the employer by showing off his skills and accomplishments in the resume. What format should his employ? Combination or Hybrid Format Functional Format Chronological Format None of these are correct 50. The heading of an Employment application letter includes ______________. Date Applicant’s address Inside address All of these are correct Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION R E G I O N III SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF BATAAN HERMOSA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Website: www.hermosanhs.com | email: [email protected] |FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/HermosaNHS Telephone: 047-2405874/047-2404882 | Address: Culis, Hermosa, Bataan 2111
KEY ANSWER PRETEST/ POST -TEST
1. Diacourse 2. Brainstorming list 3. Graphic Organizer 4. Outline 5. Topic Outline 6. Text 7. It reflects on what the test does by making judgement 8. True 9. True 10. Explicit 11. Impkicit 12. Yes 13. Claim 14. Claims of Policy 15. Claims of Proof 16. Claims of Fact 17. Claims of Value 18. Context 19. True 20. True 21. Academic Writing 22. Professional Writing 23. Memo 24. True 25. Formal 26. Audience 27. Yes 28. Organization 29. Flow 30. Yes 31. Book Review/Article Critique 32. All of these are correct 33. Literature Review 34. Research 35. Classification Review 36. True 37. Project Proposal 38. Position Paper 39. Resume 40. College Admission letter 41. Yes 42. College admission essay 43. All of these are correct 44. Employment application letter 45. Office Ordinance 46. Internal Correspondence 47. External Correspondence 48. Critical evaluation of materials 49. Chronological Format 50. All of these are correct
