Eng 7
Eng 7
Eng 7
English 7
Name:_____________________ Grade&Section: __________ Score:
I-Read the details below and decide which general statement from A-D
Best captures the information presented in the details. (2 points each)
1.GeneralStatement:
Other citizens say that no one has the right to take a life and that capital punishment is not a
deterrent to crime.
Citizens have had to decide whether offenders such as first-degree
murderers should be killed in a gas chamber, imprisoned for life or
rehabilitated and given second chance in society.
Many citizens argue that serious criminals should be executed.
A. Killing criminals will set an example for others.
B. The punishment of criminals has always been a problem to society.
C. Improper punishment to the criminals will cause other burden to
society.
D. Killing the criminals do not solve problems.
2.GeneralStatement:
The non-biodegradable plastic we use reach water systems and choke up marine life.
Illegal logging causes deforestation that leads to soil erosion and
flashfloods.
Using crude oil and petroleum to run factories and transportation
releases harmful pollutants.
A. Humans cause many environmental woes.
B. Illegal activities cause land and water pollution.
C. Improper waste disposal also causes pollution.
D. Unclean sources of energy harm the environment.
3.GeneralStatement:
Many kids get addicted to computers, cellphone, and other gadgets.
Children lack exercises since they just sit in front of the TV, listen to the radio, and play
computer games.
They have very little face-to-face socialization since they communicate with their friends
online.
A. Children enjoy using the social media a lot.
B. Kids grow stouter because of lack of exercise.
C. Gadgets like cellphones and tablets can be addictive.
D. Some technologies pose harmful effects on children
4. General Statement:
Baldo loves to play catch.
He loves it when I pretend like I’m falling dead, and he runs over to
lick me.
He follows me around the house with a toy and drops it on my foot.
A. Baldo is a trained dog.
B. Baldo is a player.
C. Baldo can catch anything.
D. Baldo is so much fun to play with.
II-Directions: Read each statement below, identify whether the statement is a Fact or an
Opinion.
IV- Directions: Identify each statement below as true or false. On the space provided, write T if
the statement is true; F if it is false. Be guided by the tips on formulating sensible and thought-
provoking questions.
____1. When you raise a sensible and thought-provoking question, you are enabling the
discussion to be more in-depth and comprehensible.
____2. Asking a question not related to the topic being discussed is acceptable as long as the
question is thought-provoking.
____3. Beating around the bush would make you look smart and can make your question
thought-provoking.
____4. Looking for points of misunderstanding is one way of constructing a thoughtprovoking
question.
____5. Asking an intelligent question makes a person look smart and intimidating.
____6. Conducting a research is helpful in raising a sensible and thought-provoking questions.
____7. One should be direct and concise in making a smart and thought-provoking question.
____8. Examining a topic from different perspectives allows you to see areas that need further
clarification and discussion; thus, it enables you to come up with a question that may stir an
interesting and relevant discussion.
____9. Asking a question you already know the answer to is considered a smart move.
____10. Any question is considered sensible and thought-provoking.