READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Name: ______________________________________ Date: ____________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICES: MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer
and write on the space provided. CAPITAL LETTER ONLY. STRICTLY NO ERASURE.

For items 1 – 5, Choose one pattern from the choices that best matches the thesis
statement.
______1. Although Instagram and Twitter have significant similarities, they also
have striking differences.
A. Comparison and Contrast B. Persuasion
C. Cause and Effect D. Problem-Solution
______2. Children today are increasingly overweight primarily due to
overconsumption of highly processed foods.
A. Comparison and Contrast B. Persuasion
C. Cause and Effect D. Problem-Solution
______3. Due to increasing over-dependence on technology, many people struggle to
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A. Comparison and Contrast B. Persuasion
C. Cause and Effect D. Problem-Solution
______4. Childhood vaccinations should be mandatory, as they are safe, reduce the
risk of illness, and protect other people from contagious diseases.
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A. Comparison and Contrast B. Persuasion
C. Cause and Effect D. Problem-Solution
______5. An online education is just as valuable as a traditional education, as online
courses include the same content as traditional classes and have the added
advantage of teaching students the importance of time management.
A. Comparison and Contrast B. Persuasion
C. Cause and Effect D. Problem-Solution

For items 6 – 10, Identify what writing pattern is used in each of the following
paragraphs.

______6. Early one morning, Sarah decided to go for a jog in the park. As she jogged,
the sun began to rise, casting a golden glow over the trees. Later that day, she met
her friends for lunch and shared her morning adventure with them.
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A. Description B. Classification

C. Definition D. Narration
______7. The last time we saw Ross was when he was standing at the edge of the hill,
and he never so much as looked up even though we were sure he knew we were
there. There was a bunch of flowers clutched to his fist, but there really was no
reason for him to be standing there. We knew that Carrie wasn't coming to see him.
But he stood there anyway, waiting, even as the afternoon sunlight deepened
towards the evening. He must have been standing there for hours.
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A. Description B. Classification

C. Definition D. Narration

______8. Wi-Fi is the wireless local network between nearby devices, such as
wireless routers, computers, smartphones, tablets, or external drives. It is part of the
LAN (local area network) protocols and has largely replaced the wired Ethernet
option. When your device has Wi-Fi turned on, it can find the nearest router. If the
router is connected to a modem and works with an Internet service provider
(ISP),your device can now access the Internet and other devices on the network. Wi-
Fi covers a much more limited area than a cell phone tower. However, Wi-Fi does
not use expensive cellular data like LTE or 4G.
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A. Description B. Classification

C. Definition D. Narration

______9. Dogs are domesticated animals that have been living with humans for
generations. Dogs can be classified in a number of different ways. For example, they
can be classified by breed. Examples of different breeds include beagles, basset
hounds, poodles and countless others as defined by the American Kennel Club
(AKC). They can also be classified by their role in the lives of their masters and the
work they do. For example, a dog might be a family pet, a working dog, a show dog,
or a hunting dog. In many cases, dogs are defined both by their breed and their role.
For example, a dog could be a beagle that is a family pet.
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A. Description B. Classification

C. Definition D. Narration

______10. Its yellow surface was bright and sunshiny. It was shaped almost round,
but was slightly pointed at each end. Its size was almost as big as a baseball. As I
sliced into it, I heard the knife make sharp cutting noises and heard the juice spurt
out. I put it to my lips, and as the cold wet liquid made me pucker up. My cheeks
were drawn together with its bitterness. Its tart and tangy smell made almost made
my eyes water. As I tasted it, I was sure Ii had never tasted anything more sour in
my entire life. I made up my mind right then and there never to eat another lemon
unless it was sugared and in lemonade. (https://www.scrib)

A. Description B. Classification

C. Definition D. Narration
 II. IDENTIFICATION: Read each statement and identify what is being described in the
statement. Write your answer on the space provided before the number. STRICTLY NO
ERASURE.
____________________11. It is a method of writing a paragraph by drawing pictures with
words.
____________________12. This method of paragraph development involves similarities and
differences between two things.
____________________13. This gives a written account of an event or story.
____________________14. This is a collection of related sentences with one central idea.
____________________15. This pattern of development classifies or divides people, places,
things or ideas into categories.
____________________16. This is achieved when ideas are logically and accurately arranged.
____________________17. This refers to when the details of a paragraph are arranged according
to the order in which they happened.
____________________18. It is a set of conventions on how to spell, abbreviate, punctuate and
capitalize.
____________________19. This means that the sentences are arranged in a logical manner,
making them easily understood by the reader.
____________________20. To attain this property, one must be consistent with the use of
pronouns.
__________________ 21. a narrative text that tells the life story of the author, written from a first-
person perspective.
__________________ 22. a narrative text that focuses on a particular period or event in the
author’s life, often written from a first-person perspective.
__________________ 23. a narrative text that tells the life story of someone other than the
author, written from a third-person perspective.
__________________ 24. It’s a traditional story that has been passed on for generations – it often
explains the origins of a particular culture or society.
__________________25. It is where the events in the story become complicated and the conflict
in the story is exposed.
__________________ 26. is a factual description of the topic at hand. This relies its information
on physical aspects and appeals to those who crave for facts.
__________________ 27. The definitions provided in dictionaries.
__________________ 28. A compare and contrast method where you present all of the facts and
supporting details about one topic, and then you give all the facts and supporting details about
the other topic.
__________________ 29. This language is usually used in writing for oneself or in writing to
family, friends, and colleagues.
__________________ 30. It is the act of using a system of symbols such as the comma, period,
quotation marks, question marks, etc. that are used to give structure to and organize a text. It is
used to guide the reader regarding how the text should be read.
__________________ 31. it provides the framework upon which the text is organized.
__________________ 32. These are textual cues that readers can use to follow a text. They are
used to give transition from one point to another, the ordering of events and concepts, or the
writer’s chosen text type.
__________________ 33. an aspect of the organization that is immediately apparent to the
reader. It is seen in how the text appears like headings and subheadings, bullet points or
italicize and bold font emphasis.
__________________ 34. A sentence in a paragraph that closes your paragraph. According to
Dagdag (2010), this “may be a restatement of the topic sentence, a summary, or a conclusion
based on the supporting details.”
__________________ 35. The sentence that reveals the main or central idea of the paragraph.

III. REWRITE the phrases or sentences below following the proper mechanics to
make it correct.

36. San miguel Corporation

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37. Joe said, “he is my patient.”

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38. do you believe me

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39. Tom Cruise won the oscar award

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40. Hon. Juan dela Cruz

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41. girlie is one friend i know inside and out

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42. i am from the philippines

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43. Anna can pass for a movie star as a deadringer of anne Hathaway.

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44. Being the only daughter, sylvia is the apple of the eye of her father.

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45. please keep an eye on her while I am out.

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IV. For items 46 – 48, Read each of the following paragraphs. Underline the sentence
that does not belong in the paragraph, to make it more coherent and cohesive.

1. Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different. Both
are bodies of water, but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are
much smaller bodies of fresh water. Lakes are usually surrounded by land, while
oceans are what surround continents. Both have plants and animals living in them.
The ocean is home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much
smaller forms of life. When it is time for a vacation, both will make a great place to
visit and enjoy. I want to swim in the lake.

2. Sunset is the time of day when our sky meets the outer space solar winds. There
are blue, pink, and purple swirls, spinning and twisting, like clouds of balloons
caught in a blender. Sunset is the opposite of sunrise. The sun moves slowly to hide
behind the line of horizon, while the moon races to take its place in prominence atop
the night sky. People slow to a crawl, entranced, fully forgetting the deeds that still
must be done. There is a coolness, a calmness, when the sun does set.

3. Here is the perfect system for cleaning your room. First, move all of the items that
do not have a proper place to the center of the room. Get rid of at least five things
that you have not used within the last year. Take out all of the trash, and place all of
the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. Now find a location for each of the items you
had placed in the center of the room, for any remaining items, see if you can squeeze
them in under your bed or stuff them into the back of your closet. 5s is a Japanese
cleaning system. See, that was easy!

For items 49 – 50, Read each of the following paragraphs. After each of paragraph are
lines. On the line, write the topic sentence.

1. Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different. Both are
bodies of water, but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much
smaller bodies of fresh water. Lakes are usually surrounded by land, while oceans are
what surround continents. Both have plants and animals living in them. The ocean is
home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much smaller forms of
life. When it is time for a vacation, both will make a great place to visit and enjoy. I
want to swim in the lake.
Topic Sentence: __________________________________________________________

2. Sunset is the time of day when our sky meets the outer space solar winds. There
are blue, pink, and purple swirls, spinning and twisting, like clouds of balloons
caught in a blender. Sunset is the opposite of sunrise. The sun moves slowly to hide
behind the line of horizon, while the moon races to take its place in prominence atop
the night sky. People slow to a crawl, entranced, fully forgetting the deeds that still
must be done. There is a coolness, a calmness, when the sun does set.
Topic Sentence: __________________________________________________________
 V. UNDERLINE the signal words and phrases that the author has used for arranging the
details in the paragraph.

Northern Mindanao is a region rich in culture, which can be seen in their numerous
festivals. One of the most popular festivals in the region is the Higalaay Festival in
Cagayan de Oro City. They celebrate the feast day of St. Augustine every 28th day of
August. Another festival is Kaamulan festival in Bukidnon. It is an ethnic cultural
festival wherein people allocate a relative
amount of their time to remember the culture and traditions of the seven ethnic tribes in
their area. It is also considered as a thanksgiving festival to celebrate their bountiful
harvest. Moreover, another famous festival in the region is the Lanzones festival in
Camiguin, which is a 4-day celebration of this fruit. It is held every 3rd week of
October. It is essential to note that the
sweetest Lanzones can be found in the islands of Camiguin. Regularly celebrating
different causes as one whole community shows that the citizens of Region 10 value
camaraderie and friendship.
Some parts of this region are known to have preserved their tribal beliefs and
customs. An example is the Higaunon, a mountain tribe in Bukidnon. Apparently, they
still believe in the existence of spirits and gods. Furthermore, they have a god for each
element. Another superstition is they need to please the spirits so they will experience
something good in return. People in this tribe still live according to their traditions with
farming as their primary source of income. Additionally, the ancestors of its current
inhabitants mentioned that the region was occupied by four tribes but when northern-
central Mindanao was divided into provinces, migrants from Visayas and Luzon began
to dominate the region. Since that happened, the tribal communities went to the
mountains and forests to continue living out their cultural heritage.
The region’s culture can also be seen in their establishments and churches.
These include: the Immaculate Conception Parish Church in Misamis Oriental,
Macapagal-Macaraeg Heritage House in Lanao Del Norte, General MacArthur Maker
and Saint Augustine Cathedral in Cagayan de Oro. These places represents a glimpse of
Northern Mindanao’s history because the events that occurred in these locations
moulded Region 10 to be what it is today. The province of Camiguin is home to century
old churches such as the Santo Rosario Church and Old Catarman Church Ruins.
Baylao Church is considered as a miraculous place because a lot of individuals connect
it to how its existence saved numerous lives during the eruption of Mount HibokHibok.
Besides that, there are also a lot of ancestral homes that can be found in this region that
date back all the way to the Spanish era.

GOD BLESS!
A reminder:

“CHEATERS never win, and LOSERS always cheat.”