Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
BAUTISTA NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL
Bautista, Pangasinan
Reading and Writing Skills
FINAL EXAMINATION
2nd Semester , S.Y 2018-2019

Name: ___________________________________________ Strand: _____________Score:___________

I. DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer for the following questions. Write the letter of your answers on the space
provided.

_____1. It is the central argument of the text.

a. Assertion b. Claim c. Fact d. Opinion
_____2. It is the stylistic approach or technique involves a strong declaration regarding a belief or fact.
a. Assertion b. Claim c. Expression d. Opinion
_____3. What is the purpose of assertion?
a. Present a fact b. Express ideas directly c. Gather data d. refute a proposition
_____4. What does counterclaim serve?
a. Offer solutions to problems b. Concur with the ideas c. Discuss an issue d. Provide an opposing
viewpoint
_____5. The main reason why claim and counterclaim essentialare essential in critical reading?
a. Reading involves argumentation c. Readers use them in decision making
b. Both help determine textual evidence d. Classroom interaction needs both
_____6. Which of the following claims asserts some empirical truth?
a. Claim of Fact b. Claim of Judgement or Value c. Claim of Policy d. Claim of Text
_____7. Which of the following claims is based on things we like or dislike?
a. Claim of Fact b. Claim of Judgement or Value c. Claim of Policy d. Claim of Text
_____8. “Argument usually turns on whether the reasons for taking the action outweigh the possible costs of taking the
action.“ Which of the following claims was shown in the statement?
a. Claim of Fact b. Claim of Judgement or Value c. Claim of Policy d. Claim of Text
_____9. Which of the following statements best shows the CLAIM OF POLICY?
a. Residences in the urban areas should provide more parking spaces. c. Same sex marriage is immoral.
b. Using the solar energy can help homeowners save money. d. The Philippines has the best human capital.
_____10. Which of the following types of claims used in the statement “ Albert Einstein is the greatest scientist ever.“?
a. Claim of Fact b. Claim of Judgement or Value c. Claim of Policy d. Claim of Text
_____11. Which of the following statements is an example of Claim of Judgement or value?
a. Death is inevitable. . c. Fetal tissue should be banned in any research undertaking.
b. Stress causes health problems. d. Staying with the family with a limited income is more valuable than being
away earning a lot.
_____12. Which of the following statements best shows the CLAIM OF FACT?
a. Musical comedy is the best form of entertainment. c. America should protect its domestic industries with tariffs
and qoutas.
b. Obesity can cause heart disease. d. Fetal tissue should be banned in any research undertaking.
_____13. Why do we make a value judgement?
a. To determined the statement b. To support the position c. To satisfy the readers d. To identify the reasons
_____14. How do we formulate an evaluative statement?
a. having read the text carefully and critically. c. identifying the claims in the statements.
b. using appropriate language. d. explaining the jargon in the text.
_____15. It is a literary discourse strategy that creates an interrelationship between texts’ and to other text.
a. Hypertextuality b. Intertextuality c. Infertextuality d. Hyperactivity
_____16. It is a text displayed on a computer display or other electronic devices with references to other text which the
reader can immediately access, or where text can be revealed progressively at multiple level of details.
a. Hypertextuality b. Intertextuality c. Infertextuality d. Hyperactivity
_____17. “One of the ways in which ordinary people can prevent gingivitis is by gargling twice daily with a
dentist-approved mouthwash. However, in a recent survey of American dentists, some questioned the use of mouthwash
as a tactic to prevent gingivitis.” This statement is presented as…
a. Claim b. Assertion c. Counterclaim d. Argument
_____18. “One of the ways in which ordinary people can prevent gingivitis is by gargling twice daily with a
dentist-approved mouthwash.” This statement is presented as…
a. Claim b. Assertion c. Counterclaim d. Agreement
_____19. Which conjuction does not a signal words in identifying counterclaim?
a. Otherwise b. Yet c. But d. Likewise
_____20. “Mcdonald’s should be considered a healthy restaurant because they offer water, salad and fruit.”This statement
is presented as…
a. Claim b. Assertions c. Counterclaim d. Agreements
_____21. “Even though they have a few healthy options on the menu, Mcdonald’s should not overall be considered
“healthy’’ because the vast majority of their options are greasy, fried and high in calories.” This statement is presented
as…
a. Claim b. Assertions c. Counterclaim d. Agreements

_____22. Which of the following types of assertion ca be considered as a simple and straightforward expression to your
beliefs and opinions?
a. Basic Assertion b. Emphatic Assertion c. Escalating Assertion d. Language Assertion
_____23. “I know you’ve really been busy, but I want to feel that our relationship is important to you. I want you to make
time for me and for us.” Which of the following types of assertions was shown in the statement?
a. Basic Assertion b. Emphatic Assertion c. Escalating Assertion d. Language Assertion
_____24. “I know you are feeling angry and frustrated while you wait for a response. But, the best I can do is give you a
ballpark estimate of how long it will take.” Which of the following types of assertions was shown in the statement?
a. Basic Assertion b. Emphatic Assertion c. Escalating Assertion d. Language Assertion
_____25. Which of the following statementsshows the BEST example of basic assertion?
a. Excuse me, I’d to like finish what I’m saying.
b. I know you are feeling angry and frustrated while you wait for a response. But, the best I can do is give you a ballpark
estimate of how long it will take.
c. I know you’ve really been busy, but I want to feel that our relationship is important to you. I want you to make time for
me and for us.
d. I really want to finish this point before you start yours.
_____26. Which of the following statements is an example of Escalating Assertion?
a. I know you are feeling angry and frustrated while you wait for a response. But, the best I can do is give you a ballpark
estimate of how long it will take.
b. I know what you have to say is important but I really want to finish what I was saying. I really want before you begin
to speak.
c. I wish I could have expressed this idea earlier because now, someone else has taken the credit.
d. When I cannot take proper sleep, it affects my nerves and I feel annoyed. Therefore, I want you to speak gently and
then assign me task.
_____27. It involves “I” Language and useful in expressing negative feelings.
a. Basic Assertion b. Emphatic Assertion c. Escalating Assertion d. Language Assertion
_____28. Which of the following words is the best key in identifying the claim of policy?
a. Must b. So c. Most d. For
_____29. One way to determine when the another uses the descriptive meaning in evaluative statements is
_____________?
a. Presenting a facts b. Presenting a claims c. Presenting judgement d. Presenting an assertions
_____30. Which of the following expressions functions in a different way by offering assessment?
a. Descriptive Meaning b. Persuasive Meaning c. Evaluative Meaning d. Effective Meaning
_____31. It is the writers way of explaining and giving the strength and weaknesses of something through writing.
a. Descriptive Statement b. Persuasive Statement c. Comprehensive Statement d. Evaluative
Statement
_____32. “Poor people in the society are humble.” Which of the following kinds of expressions was shown in the
statement?
a. Descriptive Meaning b. Persuasive Meaning c. Evaluative Meaning d. Effective Meaning
_____33.Which of the following statements best describe the descriptive meaning?
a. Hard work and common sense are key elements to success.
b. The students show cooperation in all their activities from the start to the culminating activity.
c. People inclined to technology are more productive.
d. Parents work hard everyday to earn a living and support the needs of the family.
_____34. It is the act of constructing and deconstructing ideas in both spoken and written form based on a given context.
a. Reasoning b. Evaluating c. Reading d. Thinking
_____35. It is the process of expressing ideas and opinions as well as justifying a stand based on prior and existing
knowledge and experiences.
a. Reasoning b. Evaluating c. Reading d. Thinking
_____36. Which of the following techniques belongs to develop thinking?
I. Identify the aim of the text. III. Dare to read every day.
II. Organize thoughts. IV. Skim the reading material and give focus on the entire body.
a. I and II b. III and II c. I and IV d. None of the above
_____37. Which comes first in techniques on how to develop reasoning?
a. Dare to read everyday b. Learn to focus the main ideas c. Identify the aim of the text d. Organize
thoughts
_____38. The following are formulae in making a well-structured paragraph except one.
a. Conclusions b. Topic Sentence c. Single Idea d. Opening Sentence
_____39. Why does reader needs to nurture, enhance and develop the skill in critical reading?
a. To covers and satisfy the readers. c. To reason out and justify their thoughts, ideas and decisions.
b. To defend the title. d. To memorize the statements.
_____40. It is a claim that is defined as direct and indirect information.
a. Indicate and infer b. implicit and explicit c. inexplicit and implicit d. definite and definitive
_____41. “You plan to implement a literary project for out-of-school youth in your barangay. If you want this project to
be approved for implementation or even funded by appropriate agency,” what are you going to submit?
a. Application Letter b. Résumé c. Research Report d. Project Proposal
_____42. Below are the types of resume, except one.
a. Motivational Resume b. Functional Resume c. Chronological Resume d. Combination Resume
_____43. It offers critical assessment of the content which includes your reactions to the work under review.
a. Book Review b. Research Report c. Book Reports d. Action Research
_____44. It is an investigation that leads to the discovery of new knowledge.
a. Resume b. Assertion c. Research d. Proposal
_____45. Which of the following suggested parts are belong to the research report?
I. Title and Introduction III. Methodology
II. Conclusions and Signature IV. Introduction and References
a. I, II, IV b. II, III, IV c. IV, III, II d. III, I, IV
_____46. How many formats are there in creating résumé?
a. One b. Three b. Ten d. Twelve
_____47. How many words are there when writing the abstract in research report?
a. Should not exceed more than 350 words c. should not exceed more than 325 words
b. Should not exceed more than 300 words d. should not exceed more than 200 words
_____48.Which of the following formats of resume is where you will lists your work history in reverse order, starting
with your current or most recent job and working backwards?
a. Motivational Resume b. Functional Resume c. Chronological Resume d. Combination Resume
_____49. “The respondents of this study are thrity English and Mathematics Teachers from the Municipality of Bautista.”
Which of the following parts of reaserch report was shown in the statement?
a. Results and Discussion b. Methodology c. Abstract d. Signature
_____50. Which of the following written texts serves as an introduction of yourself to your potential employer?
a. Application Letter b. Résumé c. Research Report d. Project Proposal

“If you cannot fight for your love, fight for the correct answer.”
GODBLESS 

Prepared by: Debbie Anne F. Tabobo

SHS Teacher II

Checked by: Dr. Ritchie G. Macalanda

Assistant Principal II

Approved by: Eduardo B. Castillo

Principal IV