KEY ANSWER

for
English for Academic and Professional Purposes
2ND QUARTER
S.Y.2017-2018

1. A
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. C
11. C
12. A
13. A
14. D
15. A
16. C
17. B
18. A
19. B
20. A
21. B
22. C
23. A
24. D
25. D
26. D
27. A
28. C
29. D
30. D
31. A
32. D
33. A
34. C
35. C
36. A
37. B
38. D
39. C
40. A
41. C
42. A
43. A
44. A
45. A
46. B
47. C
48. D
49. A
50. D
 ILIGAN CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Gen. Wood Street, Corner Roxas Avenue,
Brgy. Mahayahay, Iligan City, 9200

SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
S.Y. 2017-2018

NAME:_______________________________________________________SCORE:______________
SECTION:______________________________________________TEACHER: Ms. Glenjie N. Ates

DIRECTION: Encircle the best answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT a definition of a position paper?

a. It is a paper written to clarify the meaning of a concept.
b. It is a paper that takes a stand on an issue
c. It is usually detailed statement especially regarding single issue.
d. It articulates a view point or policy.
2. The following are the examples of issues in writing a position paper, except:
a. Schools uniforms should no longer be required
b. Distribution of condoms in schools is a necessity
c. Philippines should adopt same sex marriage
d. Parents’ love is unconditional
3. What do you call a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political
party?
a. Concept paper b. Manifesto c. Critique review d. Reaction paper
4. This is a mode of reasoning that proceeds from a general statement that leads to particular or specific
inferences.
a. Inductive b. Deductive c. Climactic d. Narrative

5. The following are the qualities of a convincing position paper, except:

a. Contains a clear proposition or statement that must be defended
b. Assesses conflicting opinions or opposing views on the issue
c. There is a conflicts and interactions between economic classes
d. Takes a firm stand on the issue
6. A mode of reasoning that derives a generalization from specific examples and situations.
a. Deductive b. Narrative c. Climactic d. Inductive
7. Which among the following statements in which a position paper can be most effectively used?
a. Students nowadays are technologically-inclined.
b. Martial Law should have not been implemented in Mindanao.
c. It’s good to travel around the world and see its beautiful wonders
d. Many Filipino parents are now working abroad to sustain their family.
8. “School should not allow students to use cell phone in the class.” Can this statement be used for a position
paper?
a. YES, because the statement is relevant to the lives of the students
b. YES, because students are to make a stand
c. NO, because the statement is less essential
d. NO, because students will have the same stand on the issue
9. How would you make a convincing position paper?
a. Summarize a given text. c. Take a firm stand on the issue.
b. Paraphrase an article. d. Write a thesis statement about the issue.
10. What questions would you ask on criteria for developing a good position paper?
a. Does the issue speaks on the problem of the world?
b. Does the issue is currently happening in the certain place?
c. Does it addresses an issue which impacts the nutritional status of the public?
d. Does it focuses on the lives of the people?
11. What would be the result if your position paper doesn’t follow a given guidelines?
a. Presents factual evidence or proofs to support each argument.
b. It assess conflicting opinions and oppose views on issue.
 c. It develops ambiguous, equivocal, and obscure ideas.
d. Contains statement that must be defended.

For numbers 12 and 13

Read and understand the paragraph carefully.

Allaying fears of similar abuses should be among the priorities as martial law under Duterte unfolds. The
President must make a clear case for his declaration, laying out his objectives, from the minimum to the ideal. He
must reassure the nation that his brand of martial law is meant to put the government in control in the face of
lawlessness rather than to control law-abiding citizens.

12. What makes the editorial relevant?

a. It talks about the present situation of the country.
b. It gives emphasis on Duterte’s administration.
c. It convinces people to create action.
d. It provides information.
13. Has the article provide factual evidence to support the author’s claim?
a. No. It has only showed the position of the author.
b. Yes. It is well written and informative.
c. No. It is short and irrelevant.
d. None of the above.
14. Global warming is considered as a serious problem nowadays because of its worst effects. Which type of
manifesto is best suited for this situation to creatively impose solution?
a. List b. Goal c. rule d. world
15. Your goal as a SHS student is to compete globally after graduation. Which type of manifesto is best suited for
this situation to create a single goal or a simple list?
a. List b. Goal c. rule d. world
16. What type of manifesto is The Bible’s Ten Commandments?
a. List b. Goal c. rule d. world
17. The following are the guidelines in writing a position paper, except:
a. Logical thinking C. Objective expression of ideas
b. Use classification and division D. Balanced assignments of conflicting issues
18. What do you call an informative piece of writing concerning of particular person, place situation, and plan?
a. Report b. Reaction paper c. Manifesto d. Position Paper
19. These are sets as assignments in a variety of disciplines and usually require the student to combine theory and
analysis with observation and practice.
a. Laboratory report b. Survey/ Field report c. News report d. Technical report
20. What is the definition of a report?
a. Is an informative piece of writing concerning a particular person , place, situation, plan.
b. is a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party
c. it is set as an assignment in a variety of disciplines and usually require the student to combine theory and
analysis with observation and practice.
d. is the breaking down of information using an outline.

21. What is the structure of a research paper?

a. I. Introduction c. I. Introduction
II. Body II. Summary
III. Conclusion III. Conclusion

b. I. Introduction d. I. Introduction
II. Review of Related Literature II. Review of related literature
III. Methodology III. Summary of data
IV. Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data IV. Methodology
V. Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation V. Recommendation
22. What is a Survey/Field report?
a. It Is an informative piece of writing concerning a particular person , place, situation, plan.
b. It is a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party.
c. It is set as an assignment in a variety of disciplines and usually require the student to combine theory
and analysis with observation and practice.
d. It is the breaking down of information using an outline.

23. What is the structure of a survey/field report?

a. I. Introduction c. I. Introduction
II. Body II. Summary
III. Conclusion III. Conclusion

b. I. Introduction d. I. Introduction
II. Review of Related Literature II. Review of related literature
III. Methodology III. Summary of data
IV. Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data IV. Methodology
V. Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation V. Recommendation

24. What is not a good example of a field report?

a. a field report about a practice teaching session
b. a field report about a court session observed
c. a field report about the developmental stage of child who has been tested
d. making a reading diet
25. What type of report that entails items or questions to be answered by a group of individuals in response to an
issue or effect?
a. technical report b. scientific report c. laboratory report d. report survey
26. The following are the basic qualities of a good report, except:
a. objectives, not subjective point of view c. brief and direct sentences
b. honest, not false or incomplete details and results d. general but concise
27. What is a good definition of Laboratory/Scientific/Technical reports ?
a. are written to describe and analyze a laboratory experiment that explores a scientific concept
b. are written statements of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party
c. are informative piece of writing concerning a particular person , place, situation, plan.
d. is a work of film criticism addressing the merits of one or more motion pictures.
28. What is a laboratory report?
a. is an informative pieces of writing concerning a particular person , place, situation, plan.
b. is a written statements of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party
c. is a written to describe and analyse a laboratory experiment that explores a scientific concept.
d. none of the above
29. Given the topic, “Most Favorite love team in ABS-CBN, “which among the survey questions is NOT relevant?
a. Which among the given roles do you want your love team to play?
b. Who among the given love teams in ABS-CBN do you like the most?
c. Which of the following characteristics of a love team do you like best?
d. Which do you more likely prefer, love team in ABS-CBN or that in GMA?
30 You are asked to come up with a written report on a particular topic. Which of the following steps are you
going to follow?
I. Conduct surveys, experiments or observations
II. Design, test, and revise survey questionnaires.
III. Gather information from surveys, experiments, or observations
IV. Disseminate written forms of information from surveys, experiment or observation
a. I, II, III, IV c. IV, III, II, I
b. II, III, I, IV d. II, I, III, IV
31. Popai, after having gone through with the steps in conducting a survey, has already had the necessary data for
his report. He is asked by his boss to prepare for a presentation of his report. What should he do with the data
in order to get the gist of his report?
a. Summarize the findings. c. Have an appointment with his boss.
b. Write various report. d. Have somebody to critique his report.
32. In delivering the result of your survey, which among the following is NO longer necessary?
a. Present using graphics.
 b. Present through a narrative form.
c. Present only the most important aspects of the survey result.
d. Present all the instruments and other appendices to make the survey result credible
33. Which of the following topics may Not be appropriate in conducting a survey?
a. Most Unforgettable Experience
b. Most Admired Philippine Comedians
c. Most Commonly Used Toothpaste
d. Most Favorite Games in Cellphone
34. One of the guidelines in writing a report is value communicated. Which of the following statements best
explains the said guideline?
a. The value of the report is well emphasized.
b. The report has a value that is properly and appropriately communicated.
c. The facts and results of the report are presented accurately and objectively.
d. The report conveys lessons and insights from which both the reporter and the listeners get.
35. How would you write a value communicated field reports?
a. It should be brief, concise, authenticated facts and results.
b. It has thesis statement, hypothesis, and valid results.
c. It has objective, accurate and honest presentations of facts and results.
d. it focuses on unity, coherence and cohesion of certain topics.
36. What factors would you consider in writing the basic content of a report?
a. it may include materials and procedure or methods.
b. it may include places .
c. it uses animal caricature and objects.
d. it include sloppy presentation of facts, numbers, statistics, and data.
37. How could you establish a persuasive report?
a. not objective, subjective point of view
b. accurate, not sloppy presentation of facts, numbers, statistics and data
c. self-opinionated
d. long and broad with flowery sentences
38. Why is report slightly different to an essay?
a. essay is a piece of writing that limits a person’s thoughts or opinions about a subject
b. report is a short nonfiction prose piece
c. essay is more interesting to write than report
d. report is far more formal and professional way of conducting an analysis of your topic
39. What common factor makes report and essay similar in the same way; though they slightly differ
from each other?
a. they require popular personalities to assess their piece informative
b. they require enough time and space in preparing it
c. they require both description of an observed person, place or event and an analysis of what
was observed.
d. the data and information they gathered may not be true at all time
40. How are Guidelines for Writing the Survey/ Field/ Laboratory/ Scientific/ Technical Report formed?
a. Value Communicated, Basic Content, Modes of Ordering, and Basic Qualities of a Good Report
b. Goal Oriented, Self-discipline
c. Preparation of Writing Materials
d. Gathering data from absurd issues and hearsays
41. Why should a report be brief and concise?
a. to save time
b. for economical purposes
c. to refrain from monotony and allows reader/listener direct understanding of the text
d. for convenient reading
42. Ryan needs to come up with a report about frequently bought snacks in the canteen in his school. Which of
the following will Ryan do?
a. Create a questionnaire depicting the snacks bought in the canteen to be answered by the students.
b. Interview the canteen vendors on the snacks they sell.
c. Research related articles in relation to the frequently bought snacks in the canteen.
d. All of the above.
43. Absenteeism is a predominant concern in the school where Vincent is studying. What appropriate report
should Vincent write?
 a. A field report because it will systematically observed and accurately records the varying aspects of the
situation.
b. A technical report, because it will justify the logic and importance of the research question.
c. A scientific report because it includes relevant information related report to the crucial concepts of the
study.
d. A laboratory report because it will provide tables showing your measurement on the study conducted.
44. How is report survey similar to a field report?
a. They are done both by interview.
b. They have the same content.
c. They are short and presented in graphs.
d. None of the above.
45. Now that you have collected your raw data, and you have results from multiple trials of your experiment. How
do you go from piles of raw data to summarize that can help you analyze your data and support?
a. By using descriptive statistics that is a mathematical summary of your data to convey a lot of
information with just a few numbers.
b. Our analysis has focused on statistical numbers to reach a conclusion close to the desired objectives.
c. By using data collection tool to collect self-report data from study participants.
d. Factual information supports research and it might aim to obtain opinions of our raw data.
46. Conducting surveys is an unbiased approach to decision –making. How do you collect unbiased survey data
and develop sensible decisions based on analyzed results?
a. Effective surveys rely on “gut feelings” first to make important business decisions.
b. Creating a survey notes to tally the data based on research project exposure.
c. Communicating the survey findings to provide formal record of the survey research.
d. Presenting only qualified results from the survey research project that gets exposure.
47. You are working for a company and looking to refine a new product. How do you conduct a survey?
a. You need to understand why you are conducting your survey then start to think about who you should
talk with. Collect data and craft questions.
b. Choose your survey’s purpose and target group. Conduct a survey by contacting respondents via email,
the phone, talking or even snail mail. Analyze your data and produce a final report.
c. Survey should be relatively quick yes/no survey unless you want to add layers about your objectives,
product or other factor.
d. Decide when you will start and stop the surveying process. Survey is particularly important and it must
be face-to-face so determine how many people you want involved either as interviewers or data
processors.
48. Which of the following scenarios you have been encountered of having a survey report?
a. Gathering of data b. Not expensive c. Presence of respondents d. All of the above
49. Which of the following is the possible ways to come up an effective survey report writing?
a. Objective, accurate not subjective, honest & brief
b. Concise data gathering
c. Indirect use of words
d. Sentences is long
50. How do you disseminate information from survey method?
a. Newspaper b. television c. radio d. face to face

”The way of success is the way of continuous pursuit of knowledge.”

By:Napoleon Hill