SEMIRARA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Reading and Writing Skills

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Answer Key:
True or False: Write T if the statement is correct and F it is false.
1. Connected discourse in linguistics is a continuous sequence of sounds forming utterances or conversation in a spoken language. (T)
2. Reading is a way of dispensing knowledge while writing is the way of obtaining information. (t)
3. Free writing is a commonly used as prewriting exercise. (T)
4. Descriptive essay tells a story usually from the experiences and point of view of the writer. (F)
5. There are four major types of outline. (F)
6. Thesis statement is usually placed in the last part of the essay or outline. (F)
7. Unity and orderly movement of ideas are the complete characteristics of a well- written text. (T)
8. Brainstorming uses words or phrases in listing down whatever comes to your mind about your topic. (T)
9. An outline presents the whole paper at a glance, giving a list of the major and minor ideas. (T)
10The comparison connects two or more people, places, things, or ideas by describing how they are alike. (T)
11. Organization refers to the discontinuity of thought of a piece of writing. It is also the arrangement of thought in a chronological order. (F)
12. Coherence is the unifying element in good writing. It refers to the unity created between the ideas, sentences, paragraphs and sections of a piece of writing. (T)
13. Cohesion is the use of repetition, transitional expressions, and other devices (cohesive cues) to guide readers and show how the parts of a composition relate to
one another. (T)
14. Dialect refers to the kind of language you have to use to express. (F)
15. Jargon is a grammatical structure of the paragraph, its spelling, punctuation marks and diction. (F)

II. MULTIPLE CHOICES

Read the following questions critically and write the letter of your answer on your paper.
16. In organizing information, visual maps and charts can be used. In which of the following terms do they belong?
A.Brainstorming B. Graphic Organizer C. Sentence Outline D. Topic Outline
17. These are the other techniques in selecting and organizing information except…
A. Brainstorming B. Graphic Organizer C. Sentence Outline D. Topic Sentence
18. In these sentences, Football is more than just a game. It is an invaluable teacher the word it refers to _____.
A. Football B. Game C. Invaluable D. Teacher
19. Among the patterns of paragraph development, which of them intends to tell sequence of events?
A. Classification B. Definition C. Description D. Narration
20. Which of these parts of an outline refers to the assertion of the writer or speaker?
A. Body B. Thesis Statement C. Title D. None of the above
21. Which of the following is NOT true about topic sentence?
A. It tells the main idea of the paragraph. C. It can be explicit or implicit.
B. It can be found in the beginning. D. It supports the main idea.
22. Which of the following narrative devices means quickly looking at something that had already happened?
A. Anecdotes B. Dialogue C. Flashback D. Flash-forward
23. Which of the following techniques simply means making notes on your copy of the reading?
A. Annotating the text B. Reading Journal C. Outlining text D. Summarizing
24. Which brainstorming techniques that freely allows individuals to write whatever comes into their brain – even if it doesn’t
have to do with the topic.
A. Clustering B. Bulleting C. Listing D. Free writing
25. Which brainstorming techniques that Create a list of terms/ideas/concepts about the topic. Create multiple lists depending on the purpose.
A. Clustering B.Cubing C. Listing D. Free writing
26. Which of patern of paragraph development connects two or more people, places, things, or ideas by describing how they are alike.
A. Comparison and Contrast B. Cause and effect C. Narration D. Description
27. Which techniques uses words or phrases in listing down whatever comes to your mind about your topic.
A. Freewriting B. Brainstorming C. Sentence Outline D. Outlining
28. Which pattern development paragraph that shows the connection between the basis or reason and results or outcome of the existence of a thing or the
occurrence of an event
A. Persuasion B. Cause and effect C. Narration D.Description
29. Which Properties of a Well Written Text refers to the grammatical structure of the paragraph, its spelling, punctuation marks and diction
A. Mechanics B. language use C. Coherence D.Cohesion
30. It is the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas in an orderly and organized manner.
 A. discourse B. text C. speech D. writing

II. IDENTIFICATION: Refer your answer to given choices below. Write letter of the correct answer
a. Description e. Problem – solution
b. Narration f. Exemplification / classification
c. Cause and effect g. Definition
d. Persuasion h. Narration

31. This type of paragraph is used to present information, ideas, or opinions. b

32. In this type of paragraph, the author is writing about what a person, place, or thing is like. a
33. Which type of sentence would this topic sentence best go with: My best friend's freckled face always has a glowing, crooked smile.
34. Which type of sentence would this topic sentence best go with: Despite what dog lovers might believe, cats actually make better pets. f
35. Which type of sentence would this topic sentence best go with: The Himalayan Mountains are the tallest mountains in the world. d
36. Which type of sentence would this topic sentence best go with: The day I won first place in the box car derby race was the proudest day of my life. b
37. This paragraph is used to tell a story. There is a logical sequence of events. a
38. The goal of this type of paragraph is to convince another person to change, or at least think about changing, their opinion about something. d

39-43 Refer to the following answers from the guest when taking room service. Match the following questions to their possible answers to achieve connectionism or
unified text.
a. I want poached egg.
b. This is Uzziah of room 202 and I’d like to order food for breakfast.
c. Continental breakfast, please.
d. I prefer to have macchiato.
e. Precisely! Thank you.
39. May I repeat your order Sir? You order a continental breakfast with poached egg and macchiato drink. Did I get your order right Sir? e
40. Room Service Department, this is Netanya Kelly, good morning? How may I help you? b
41. What kind of breakfast Sir? Is it Continental Breakfast or Full English Breakfast?c
42. Which do you prefer Sir? Hard-boiled egg, poached egg, sunny side-up, or scrambled egg?a
43. What about your drink Sir? We have hot chocolate, coffee, or tea? d

III. ENUMERATION
1-9 Techniques in Brainstorming
Freewriting , venn diagram
making cube, tree diagram
clustering, act like a journalist
listing ,
bulleting,
,
10-17 Patterns of Development
a. narration e. comparison and contrast
b. description f. cause and effect
c. definition g. problem - solution
d. exemplification / classification h. persuasion

18- 21 Properties of a Well Written Text

a.organization
b. coherence and cohesion
c. language use
d. mechanics

a. Write the complete original version of a poem entitled “ANNABEL LEE” by the well-known poet and writer EDGAR ALLAN POE(50 points) and the poem “FOOTPRINTS
IN THE SAND by “MARY STEVENSON”(.25 points)

answer key
1. Nature of Reading 2. Types of Reading 3. Improving Reading Comprehension
Importance of reading Analytic reading Use of contextual clues
Definition of reading Critical reading Use of contextual clues
Characteristics of reading Idea reading Having a lot of schemata
Psychology of reading Intensive reading Widening experience in life
Spending more time in reading

IV. IDENTIFICATION
A. Write each minor idea under the right heading representing the major idea.(15 points)

Minor Ideas Major Ideas

Analytic reading 1. Nature of Reading
Importance of reading ________________________________________
Use of contextual clues ________________________________________
Critical reading ________________________________________
Definition of reading ________________________________________
Having a lot of schemata 2. Types of Reading
Idea reading ________________________________________
Widening experience in life ________________________________________
Characteristics of reading ________________________________________
Intensive reading ________________________________________
Spending more time in reading 3. Improving Reading Comprehension
Psychology of reading ________________________________________
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