Santa Filomena National High School

Sta. Filomena, Alegria, Cebu

School Year 2017-2018

Academic Reading and Writing Skills (Midterm Exam)

Grade 11-Yellow and Red

Directions: Read each item carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheets.

1. Theses refer to approaches or methods used to organize gathered information.

A. techniques B. methods C. styles D. approaches
2. It is an individual or group activity technique by which efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific
problem by gathering a list of ideas spontaneously contributed by its members.
A. Outline B. Graphic Organizer C. Brainstorming D. Writing
3. This refers to the process of using symbols to communicate thoughts and ideas in a readable form.
A. Reading B. Writing C. Listening D. Speaking
4. This is decoding symbols in order to arrive at meaning.
A. Reading B. Writing C. Listening D. Speaking
5. The following are symbols used in writing, except…
A. space B. letters C. punctuation marks D. pitch
6. In this strategy, a topic or idea is examined in 6 viewpoints.
A. cubing B. listing C. free writing D. mapping
7. This is also known as clustering and webbing
A. cubing B. listing C. free writing D. mapping
8. The objective here is to just write what comes to your mind.
A. cubing B. listing C. free writing D. mapping
9. An important reminder in using this technique is not to list the ideas in an outline form since outline requires
organization of ideas which is a principle contrary to brainstorming.
A. cubing B. listing C. free writing D. mapping
10. The main purpose of this technique is to provide a visual aid to facilitate learning.
A. Outline B. Graphic Organizer C. Brainstorming D. Writing
11. They graphically illustrate relationships between two or more concepts and are linked by words to describe their
relationships.
A. Venn Diagram B. Flow Diagram C. Concept Map D. table
12. It is used to identify similarities and differences between two or more concepts
A. Concept Map B. Venn Diagram C. Flow Diagram D. table
13. This type shows series of steps or events in the order in which they will take place.
A. Venn Diagram B. Flow Diagram C. Concept Map D. table
14. It is systematic arrangement of data usually in rows and in columns for ready reference.
A. Venn Diagram B. Flow Diagram C. Concept Map D. table
15. This refers to the general plan of what is intended to be written.
A. Outline B. Graphic Organizer C. Brainstorming D. Writing
16. It makes use of decimal numbers in place of number-letter use.
A. Decimal Format B. Sentence Outline C. Topic Outline D. Number-Letter Format
17. A form of outline that uses sentences
A. Decimal Format B. Sentence Outline C. Topic Outline D. Number-Letter Format
18. A form of outline that uses parallel phrases from the heading all throughout.
A. Decimal Format B. Sentence Outline C. Topic Outline D. Number-Letter Format
19. These are visual representations of hierarchical information that include a central idea or image surrounded by
connected branches of associated topics or ideas.
A. Min Maps B. Concept Maps C. Tables D. Graphs
20. It is the most basic pattern of development, describes how, when and where an event or occurrence actually
happened.
A. Description B. Narration C. Definition D. Cause and Effect
21. This pattern of development in writing organizes ides based on how events, places, people, things and concepts are
similar to or different from one another.
A. Description B. Cause-Effect C. Classification D. Comparison and Contrast
22. This divides things into groups, classes or categories
A. Description B. Cause-Effect C. Classification D. Comparison and Contrast
23. Explains why something happens or what results a particular event produces
A. Description B. Narration C. Definition D. Cause and Effect
24. Convinces readers to agree to an argument or claim about a particular topic
A. Cause-Effect B. Classification C. Persuasion D. Argumentation
25. They are considered the very movements within the plot or the narrative that drive the characters forward, be it
during the dialogue or within a scene.
A. Way of Narration B. Logical Actions C. Terminology D. Abstract Terms
26. This places emphasis on the fact that concepts are critical to the narration
A. Way of Narration B. Logical Actions C. Terminology D. Abstract Terms
27. Examples of these are cabinets, desks, chairs…
A. Concrete Terms B. General Term C. Specific Term D. Abstract Terms
28. They are commonly used to denote groups
A. Concrete Terms B. General Term C. Specific Term D. Abstract Terms
29. These refers to ideas or concepts that are intangible
A. Concrete Terms B. General Term C. Specific Term D. Abstract Terms
30. Terms that have physical manifestation
A. Concrete Terms B. General Term C. Specific Term D. Abstract Terms
31. Words that identify things, places and events that can be measured and observed
A. Concrete Terms B. General Term C. Specific Term D. Abstract Terms
32. Refers to how the writer presents the story
A. Concrete Terms B. General Term C. Specific Term D. Abstract Terms
33. It uses sensory details and precise words
A. Narration B. Description C. Definition D. Cause-Effect
34.” Furniture” is an example of _____________.
A. Concrete Terms B. General Term C. Specific Term D. Abstract Terms
35. It is used to represent hierarchy, classification and branching.
A. Spider Map B. Fishbone Map C. Network Tree D. Problem-Solution Map
36. It displays the nature of the problem and how it can be solved.
A. Spider Map B. Fishbone Map C. Network Tree D. Problem-Solution Map
37. It is used to investigate and enumerate various aspects of a central idea, which could be a concept, topic or theme.
A. Spider Map B. Fishbone Map C. Network Tree D. Problem-Solution Map
38. This is effective in for organizing events in terms of action and reaction.
A. Continuum Scale B. Cycle Map C. Human Interaction D. Fishbone Map
39. A series of events chain can help students organize information according to various steps or stages.
A. Continuum Scale B. Cycle Map C. Human Interaction D. Fishbone Map
40. This graphic organizer is effective for organizing information along a dimension such as less to more, low to high and
few to many.
A. Continuum Scale B. Cycle Map C. Human Interaction D. Fishbone Map

TEST II. Identify the error from the sentences below.

1. My happiness depend on the electric appliance. No error.

A B C D
2. Hungry again as I pick up the reciver. No Error.
A B C D
3. I stretch and amble out into the sunshine. No Error.
A B C D
4. She won a carpet at the luttery. No Error.
A B C D
5. Many writers uses argumentative texts to persuade the readers to agree to their point of view. No Error
A B C D
6. A sailboat waits in the bay. No Error
A B C D
7. It was a beautiful sunny days. No Error
A B C D
8. They describe the characters by putting traits on the strands. No Error
A B C D
9. I remember tooking pictures with my family at the beach. No Error.
A B C D
10. Caused by the strong determination, the dancers together with the cultural-in-charge goes to the practice hall
A B C
despite the bad weather condition. No Error.
D

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