Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
URDANETA CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

READING AND WRITING SKILLS

S.Y. 2019 - 2020
Name: ___________________________________________ LRN: _____________________________
Grade & Section: __________________________________ Subject Teacher:____________________

Direction: 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. cause and effect pattern c. comparison and contrast pattern
b. definition pattern d. descriptive pattern
2. Freedom is a concept that needs to be understood.
a. definition pattern c. cause-effect pattern
b. description pattern d. chronology pattern
3. Teeth bleaching can be done in five steps.
a. sensory pattern c. comparison and contrast pattern
b. narration d. process

4. Major events happened that lead to the defeat of Japan during World War II.
a. definition pattern c. definition pattern
b. cause-effect pattern d. descriptive pattern

5. This pattern organizes ideas or events according to time.

a. comparison and contrast c. chronology pattern
b. cause-effect pattern d. descriptive pattern

6. This pattern organizes ideas based on how events, places, people, things and concepts are similar or
different from one another.
a. spatial pattern c. cause-effect pattern
b. comparison and contrast d. narration

7. This method of comparison and contrast pattern describes one item first followed by the second item.
a. narration c. side-by-side
b. separately d. process

8. This method of comparison and contrast pattern discusses both items based on each point of comparison.
a. side-by-side c. separately
b. process d. narration

9. This pattern provides details on the idea by using a sensory or spatial pattern.
a. descriptive pattern c. comparison and contrast pattern
b. definition pattern d. cause-effect pattern

10. Because the television was too loud, I was not able to concentrate on my studies, and consequently, I did
not do well on my Algebra test.
a. comparison and contrast c. listing
b. definition d. cause and effect

11. Semiconductors are sample devices that use materials that are halfway between the conductors,
characteristic of few outermost shell electrons and the table, inert materials with eight valence electrons.
a. comparison and contrast c. listing
b. definition d. cause and effect

12. My dog Moonbear was very different from my dog Frankie.

a. comparison and contrast c. sequence
b. definition d. cause and effect
13. There are several chores that I do every day: wash the dishes, make the beds, and take out the trash.
a. comparison and contrast c. listing
b. definition d. cause and effect

14. To make a pasta face, cut a large circle1 foot in diameter from cardboard. Next, cut two large holes 1.5
inches apart in the center of the circle. Then cut two squares from the plastic packaging to fit over the eye
holes and tape onto the back of the mask. Next, paint the front of the mask white and leave the dry.
a. comparison and contrast c. listing
b. definition d. sequence

15. This pattern’s clue words are FOR EXAMPLE and CHARACTERISTICS ARE
a. description c. sequential/chronological order
b. problem and solution d. cause and effect

16. This pattern’s clue words are FIRST, NEXT, FINALLY, AFTER, THEN
a. description c. sequential/chronological order
b. problem and solution d. cause and effect

17. This pattern’s clue words are PROBLEM IS, DILEMMA, SOLVED, IF… THEN
a. description c. sequential/chronological order
b. problem and solution d. cause and effect

18. This pattern’s clues are THEREFORE, BECAUSE, AS A RESULT, CONSEQUENTLY

a. description c. sequential/chronological order
b. problem and solution d. cause and effect

19. When an author describes a topic by listing examples, characteristics and its appearance.
a. sequential/chronological order c. cause and effect
b. description d. problem and solution

20. This pattern is used when an author lists items or events in numerical order or when they occurred.
a. cause and effect c. description
b. sequential/chronological order d. problem and solution
21. This pattern is used to explain why things happen or to describe the results of an action.
a. cause and effect c. description
b. sequential/chronological order d. problem and solution

22. This pattern is used when an author presents a problem then lists or describes the possible ways to solve
the problem.
a. cause and effect c. description
b. sequential/chronological order d. problem and solution

23. Authors use organizational pattern to

a. help a reader comprehend the text c. because their teachers tell them so
b. no authors used organizational pattern d. annoy their reader
24. Refusing to do any homework and then getting in all your classes would be an example of what
a. problem and solution c. description
b. cause and effect d. sequential/chronological

25. This pattern’s clue words are LIKEWISE, SIMILARLY, YET, AFTER ALL
a. comparison and contrast c. persuasion
b. problem and solution d. cause and effect

Instruction: Choose the best order and sequence of the following sentences to form a well-organized
paragraph.

26. A. One effective way is to diversify his funds to different investments like real estate, stocks and money
instruments like bonds and trust funds.
B. It is always best to expand money to different investment wheels.
C. A wise investor must not put all his eggs in one basket.
D. He should always consider the risks involved in investing his money.

a. CBAD                 b. CBDA                  c. CDAB                  d. CDBA

27. A. It is very vital to have social media presence however personal blogs serve as web domains.
B. Most people including celebrities and businessmen have blogs nowadays.
C. Therefore, building them will help anyone in promoting himself or his business.
D. Apparently blogs are like our offices only they are in the internet.

a. BDAC                   b. BADC                  c. BACD                  d. BDCA

28. A. The basic steps in building a website are easy to remember and registering a domain name is the usual
priority.
B. Designing a layout will come after that.
C. Finally, adding more content and social media presence are required to keep your site active.
D. Then you need a hosting provider to host your site’s content in the World Wide Web.

a. ABCD                  b. ADBC                  c. ACBD                  d. ADCB

29. A. Speaking in English every day is also proven effective.

B. Another way is watching English movies and TV shows particularly with English subtitles.
C. Reading articles in books, newspapers, and magazines is just among the helpful ways.
D. There are many ways to improve and develop English proficiency.

a. DCBA                  b. DACB                 c. DABC                   d. DCAB

30. A. Others don’t realize yet what to pursue because they have many dreams.
B. Finding the right course in college is one of the most challenging decisions anyone can make.
C. Some people want to pursue their dreams ever since they were just little.
D. Indeed destiny is a matter of choice.

a. BDAC                  b. BCDA                c. BADC                   d. BCAD

31. A. While passport, airline tickets and valid IDs are required, proof of financial capacity may be required for
visa application.
B. Many Filipinos rejoiced hearing that good news.
C. The Bureau of Immigration announced recently that proof of financial capacity is not a primary
requirement at the airport.
D. Positive points go to the bureau for this.

a. CBAD                  b. CADB                  c. CABD                  d. CBDA

32. A. This will be one of your tickets to land a job in the government.
B. That is why many people apply to take the Career Service examination.
C. If you passed the exam, you will get a certificate of eligibility.
D. Career Service Eligibility is a major requirement to apply for a job position in the government.

a. DCBA                  b. DBAC                   c. DBCA                 d. DCAB

33. A. Your passport will arrive in 7 days if you choose the rush processing.
B. Getting a passport is faster nowadays.
C. Now, it only takes about 10 working days.
D. Compared before, it would take about a month for the regular processing.

a. BCAD                 b. BDCA                    c. BADC                  d. BACD

34. A. Facebook has been the number one social network in the web and the world for quite long now.
B. Mobile instant messaging apps are also dominating social presence in the internet.
C. After many acquisitions, Facebook bought Instagram, one of the fastest growing photo sharing
networks.
D. Because of that, Facebook acquired WhatsApp, a leading instant chat platform like Kakaotalk.

a. ACBD                 b. ABCD                     c. ADCB                  d. ADBC

35. A. They will help you to purchase through zero-interest instalment schemes.
B. Thus, you must be wise and pay in full if you want to avoid never-ending debts.
 C. Credit cards are helpful if you know how and when to use them wisely.
D. However, they will produce interests from interests if you didn’t pay the whole amount at the due date.

a. CDBA                b. CABD                     c. CDAB                   d. CADB

ESSAY (15 points)

Choose one paragraph pattern then develop it by writing at least 10-20 sentences. Observe proper
margins and indentions.

Prepared by:

JEMIMAH R. PAA
Subject Teacher