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Paul University Iloilo

Gen Luna St. Iloilo City

Prelim Examination in
English 102
Writing in Discipline
2nd Semester S.Y 2016-2017

Name:_________________________________________ Year Level/ Section:_________

Date: _______Teacher: ________________________________________Score:________

IDENTIFICATION (25 ITEMS)

Directions: Read the following statements below with understanding. Write what is being
asked. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.

___________________1. These are used for publications and are usually written by
professionals.
___________________2. It is a culmination of culmination and final product of an involved
process of critical thinking.
___________________3. It is a periodical publication in which scholarship relating to a particular
academic discipline is published.
___________________4.This is a characteristic of academic writing where in slangs and
colloquial words are not used.
___________________5. These are papers presented in scholastic conferences.
___________________6. It is a written account that criticizes and analyzes a book.
___________________7. This is the point- of- view used in writing an academic paper.
___________________8. The tone used in academic writing.
___________________9. The part of the academic structure where the writer catches the
attention of the reader
___________________10. These are words or phrases that connect one idea to the next.
___________________11. A type of verb that is used to express: ability, probability, permission or
obligation.
___________________12. It is a feature of writing where in the dignified stance of the writer is
reflected.
___________________13. These are pronouns that are avoided in writing an academic paper.
___________________14. A feature of academic writing that maintains a certain level of social
distance.
___________________15. This refers to the readers of an academic piece.
___________________16. This refers to the identity of a writer.
___________________17. It is needed to avoid sweeping generalizations.
___________________18.A type of standard English that is appropriate serious writing and
speaking.
___________________19. These are terminologies that are used by professionals in certain
fields.
___________________20.These are texts or ideas that are imparted to the readers.
___________________21. The purpose of this method is to figure out what you know, what you
want to learn, and ultimately what you have learned.
___________________22.These are used in personal letters, newspapers, in advertisements, on
television, and casual conversation.
___________________23.These are mainly spoken language used by people in a specific social,
regional, or ethnic group.
________________24.This is a type of writing that goes outside of bounds of professional writing.

________________25. a nonstandard form of English that is generally colorful and expressive but
short lived.

B. IDENTIFICATION (40 ITEMS)

I. Label each sentence as dialect or slang.(20 items)

_______________1. The cops nabbed the crooks but couldnt find the loot
 _______________2. The kids are just hanging out on the main drag.
_______________3. Shes wantin to learn us readin and writin now.
_______________4. The dude rented a far out pad on the other side of town.
_______________5. The groupies decked themselves out and crashed the party
_______________6. My brother he done finish his work already.
_______________7. The caint git in unless yall open the door.
_______________8. The hip place to go is that ragtime joint on the west side.
_______________9. Ill hae no hend wit all yer shenanigans.
_______________10.it gives me the creeps when he acts like a big shot.
_______________11. It was a real bummer when the cops broke up the sit-in.
_______________12. The storms middling bad now, but its worse itll be getting.
_______________13. The dudes looked real cool decked out in punk clothes.
_______________14. He aint likely to git hissel hitched without his pap lets him.
______________15. Nobody dont know nnothin about it.
_______________16. The party was, like, groaty to the max.
_______________17. Hes been real spaced out all morning.
_______________18. She be doin good, now that the fever done broke.
_______________19. When we set eyes on the bill, we knew the place was a real clip joint.
_______________20. I just got to ketch that train afore its too late.

II. Label each sentence as formal or informal (20 items)

_______________1. Dear Madam:

_______________2. Just wanted to let you know
_______________3. The repeal of the Stamp Act brought unusual rejoicing in America, but the
same could not be said for Great Britain.
________________4. I told them they just couldnt camp out in a vacant lot.
________________5. The film, though directed by a novice in the industry, was awarded several
of the most prestigious awards.
________________6. Well, we just couldnt believe that Robby finally arrived.
________________7. Oh my gosh! I am so totally pretty.
________________8. No one Foresaw the dire consequences that the legislation would have on
the regions ecological balance.
________________9. If I aint got you, I wouldnt pass the exam.
________________10. Beauty is without boundaries.
________________11. Ive been staring at the edge of the water
________________12. Facebook is just one of the many social networking sites that has unique
features that makes it addictive.
________________13. I am beautiful no matter what they say.
________________14. The cold never bothered me anyway.
________________15. Earthquakes can be classified into three main types based on plate
movements.
________________16. Art is a vehicle of expression and beauty not only to the artist but also to
the viewer.
________________17. The League of Legends is a multiple-player online battle arena video
game that was developed and released last October 2009 by Riot Games in Australia but was
only popularized in North America in 2012.
_______________18. The privacy issues surrounding mobile computing are becoming even more
complex.
_______________19. These buildings were grand and stylized with intricate details and a bit of
an imposing presence.
_______________20. Throughout U.S. history, Americans have been fascinated by royal pomp --
even on a movie screen.

ENUMERATION (25 ITEMS) 3.

Features of Academic Writing 4.
1. Structure of Academic Writing
2. 5.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
Factors of Shaping an Academic Writing Main Levels of Usage in English Language:
9. 19.
10. 20.
11. Types of Standard English
12. 21.
Characteristics of Academic Writing 22.
13. Types of Non Standard English
14. 23.
15. 24.
 *************the examination ends here************

Prepared by:

Janelle Torrecampo
Language Teacher

Rommel Paborada
Language Teacher

Noted:

Caroline Gopun, M. Ed
Dean College of Arts, Sciences and Eduaction