Importance of Writing Competence

Which statement is FALSE?

A. Your writing style includes your sentence structure, syntax, and your voice.
B. Creative license has no place in academic writing.
C. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors can make you look unprofessional and unqualified.
D. None of the above

Why is writing considered difficult for some individuals?

A. Writing is connected to other communication skills.
B. Writing is dependent on oral language skills.
C. Writing involves careful planning.
D. All statements are correct.

Just like writing, listening is also a productive skill.

A. True
B. False
 Subject-Verb Agreement
The project of the students _____ very interesting.
A. was
B. were

The lake and the river _____ covered with dry leaves and twigs.
A. are
B. is

Which statement has the correct form of the verb?

A. Slippers and towels is important gear for a beach trip.
B. Slippers and towels are important gear for a beach trip.

Which statement has the correct form of the verb?

A. This singer, along with a few others, play the piano very well.
B. This singer, along with a few others, plays the piano very well.

The scissors _____ dull.

A. is
B. are

_____ either Anne or Allan going with you?

A. Are
B. Is

Two-thirds of my allowance _____ for my lunch.

A. goes
B. go

No man and woman _____ an island.

A. is
B. are

The number of students taking writing _____ increasing every term.

A. is
B. are

Which statement has the correct form of the verb?

A. The coat or the hats is in the box.
B. The coat or the hats are in that box.

Which sentence has the correct verb?

A. Most of the money are still in the safe.
B. Most of the money is still in the safe.

Which sentence has the correct verb?

A. Some of the cookies have been eaten.
B. Some of the cookies has been eaten.
Which sentence has the correct verb?
A. Either the test or the papers have been misplaced.
B. Either the test or the papers has been misplaced.

The main export of Honduras, Guatamela, and Colombia ___ coffee.

A. is
B. are

The jury _____ their seats in the courtroom.

A. takes
B. take

A number of boys _____ taking computer lessons.

A. are
B. is

Ten percent of the population of Egypt _____ Christians.

A. are
B. is

Two million pesos _____ a lot of money.

A. is
B. are

The students, along with their teachers, _____ to attend the annual convention.
A. plan
B. plans

Neither of the coaches _____ to question the decision of the referee.

A. want
B. wants

Either Nena or the children _____ to the party.

A. go
B. goes

All hope _____ lost when we received the letter.

A. were
B. was
 Verb Tenses
Choose TRUE if the correct tense of the verb is used in the sentence. Otherwise, choose FALSE.
Mike will have arrived by the time you get there.
A. True
B. False

Choose TRUE if the correct tense of the verb is used in the sentence. Otherwise, choose FALSE.
I have heard the good news yesterday morning.
A. True
B. False

This tense of the verb is used to denote the earlier of two past actions.
A. Simple past tense
B. Past perfect
C. Present perfect
D. Past progressive

Choose TRUE if the correct tense of the verb is used in the sentence. Otherwise, choose FALSE.
We are walking in the park, when it rained.
A. True
B. False

Choose TRUE if the correct tense of the verb is used in the sentence. Otherwise, choose FALSE.
The delegates arrived next week.
A. True
B. False

Choose TRUE if the correct tense of the verb is used in the sentence. Otherwise, choose FALSE.
The cogon is dried under the sun.
A. True
B. False

Choose TRUE if the correct tense of the verb is used in the sentence. Otherwise, choose FALSE.
The class had taken the test when Victor arrived.
A. True
B. False

Choose TRUE if the correct tense of the verb is used in the sentence. Otherwise, choose FALSE.
Nena had been working since 1999.
A. True
B. False

Choose TRUE if the correct tense of the verb is used in the sentence. Otherwise, choose FALSE.
In May, people flock to the beach resorts.
A. True
B. False
Choose TRUE if the correct tense of the verb is used in the sentence. Otherwise, choose FALSE.
The farmer is going to sell his product tomorrow.
A. True
B. False

I _____ dinner, so I _____ hungry.

A. have eaten - was not
B. had eaten - was not
C. ate - am not

I _____ (visit) her by tomorrow.

A. will visit
B. would visit
C. will have visited

Peter (be) ___ driving home when I saw him.

A. are
B. was
C. were
D. is

Which sentence follows SV agreement rule?

A. Bread and butter goes well together.
B. Bread and butter go well together.

John or his brothers _____ going to be responsible for this mess.

A. is
B. are

She ____ (speak) English for two years now.

A. has been speaking (present perfect tense)

Atasha _____ (perform) tomorrow.

A. will perform (simple future tense)
 Prepositions
Let's meet _____ 1 o'clock ____ the afternoon _____ 15 Main Street.
A. at - in - at
B. at - on - on
C. at - in - on

He visited them _____ Iloilo City.

A. in
B. on
C. at

Which expression is CORRECT?

A. The drugstore is open on the day.
B. The drugstore is open at day.
C. The drugstore is open during the day.

Atasha and Kalix waited ____ three hours.

A. from
B. for
C. since

____ the two mountains is Barangay 630.

A. Between
B. Among
C. From

Which is CORRECT?
A. Let me help you to do your homework.
B. Let me help you with your work.

Which is CORRECT?
A. Let's begin from page 10.
B. Let's begin on page 2.

Which is CORRECT?
A. The package was divided between the five students.
B. I will pick you up around 7 at the evening.
C. It rained a great deal during April.

Come ____ the garden and see our new sampaguita plant.
A. Into
B. at
C. in

The boy walked ______ the pavement.

A. in
B. on
C. at
De Castro's family lived in that same house ____ ages.
A. for
B. since
C. over

Which expression is CORRECT?

A. Who is in the phone?
B. Who is on the phone?
C. Who is over the phone?

I woke up _____ the night.

A. in

It happened _____ Monday night.

A. on

I can't sleep _____ night.

A. At
 Sentence Construction
Identify if the group of words below is a sentence or a fragment.
Punching all the buttons on his radio in sequence.
A. Sentence
B. Fragment

Sentence vs. Run-on

Which is written correctly?
A. I spent almost two hours on the phone yesterday. Trying to contact Dr. Jose Mercado of DOH.
B. The class often starts late. For example, yesterday it began at quarter after nine instead of at
nine sharp.
C. None of the above.

Identify if the group of words below is a sentence or a fragment.

When they pull onto the shoulder of the road or make a right turn.
A. fragment
B. sentence

Identify if the group of words below is a sentence or a fragment.

With trembling hands, I headed for the front of the classroom.
A. sentence
B. fragment

Identify if the group of words below is a sentence or a fragment.

Though it was raining, Naomi could not find her umbrella.
A. fragment
B. sentence

Sentence vs. Run-on

Which is written correctly?
A. I plan to work overtime. To get this job finished. Otherwise, my boss may get angry with me.
B. I plan to work overtime to get this job finished, my boss may get angry with me.
C. none of the above

Sentence vs. Run-on

Which is written correctly?
A. I am always short of pocket money. Especially for everyday items like magazines and sodas.
Luckily my friends often have change.
B. Nina is trying hard for a promotion. For example, through night classes and a Dale Carnegie
course. She is working overtime for no pay.
C. None of the above

Sentence vs. Run-on

Which is written correctly?
A. I love to cook and eat Italian food, especially spaghetti and lasagna.
B. Fred found a stray dog. And decided to bring it home.
C. None of the above
Identify if the group of words below is a sentence or a fragment.
Don passed the computer school’s aptitude test.
A. fragment
B. sentence

Identify if the group of words below is a sentence or a fragment.

Eli wants to quit smoking; this habit is too expensive.
A. sentence
B. fragment

Label each word group as one of the following: Fragment (F), Run-On (R), or Sentence (S).
Although Mary has been my best friend.
A. F
B. S
C. R

Label each word group as one of the following: Fragment (F), Run-On (R), or Sentence (S).
Tim started his new job last Wednesday, and he really likes the boss.
A. F
B. R
C. S

Label each word group as one of the following: Fragment (F), Run-On (R), or Sentence (S).
No one I know watches that television show, I can't believe it.
A. R
B. S
C. F

Identify all the sentences below.

A. The car that we bought
B. I went home early.
C. So that Veronica would not arrive late.
D. I turned on the radio.
E. When I go on a diet.

What kind of run-on is this?

Our class cooperated with the teacher he was very strict and demanding
A. Comma Splice
B. Fused Sentence

Which is a comma splice?

A. The dog loved his new toys, especially the ones that squeaked.
B. After the boy finished his lunch, he turned on the TV.
C. Her car would not start, and she was late for class.
D. Our father was a madman in his youth, he would do anything on dare.
 Transitional Devices
Choose the correct transition.
Smoking and drinking are unhealthy. _____, both are expensive habits.
A. Hence
B. Moreover
C. In other words

Choose the correct transition.

Eating well will help you live a healthier life. _____, exercising every day is also highly recommended.
A. Yet
B. More importantly
C. Moreover

Choose the correct transition.

Learning a new language is fun. _____, it takes a lot of time.
A. Because of this
B. Specifically
C. On the other hand

Which of the following transitions is used to show similarity?

A. Additionally
B. Therefore
C. Not to mention
D. Likewise

Jeremy is very active and enjoys exercising; ______________, Chris sits on his couch all day playing
video games.
A. on the other hand
B. as a result
C. similarly
 Outlining
An outline is a post-writing technique that helps the writer logically arrange his/her ideas.
A. True
B. False

In writing a thesis or a topic sentence, the topic may be indirectly stated.

A. True
B. False

A thesis statement can be written in question form.

A. True
B. False

An outline shows the level of importance of every idea.

A. True
B. False

In outlining, each cluster should contain at least two items.

A. True
B. False

Writers who use an outline always produce successful and engaging essays.
A. True
B. False
 Patterns of Development
Predict the overall pattern of organization that the author is most likely to use.
So you think you like it when he’s the quiet type, but what you don’t know is that there are a number
of categories that this type of gentleman can fit into—not all of them so gentlemanly.
A. Description
B. Classification
C. Exemplification

Predict the overall pattern of organization that the author is most likely to use.
Both parliamentary and presidential forms of government claim to be democracies, but the powers of
the chief executive in each are quite different.
A. Process
B. Description
C. Comparison and Contrast

Predict the overall pattern of organization that the author is most likely to use.
After Toby and Gina left the rest of the hiking party, they had no idea their trip through the twists,
turns, and amazing scenery of the canyon would be so overshadowed by danger.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Narration
C. Compare and Contrast

Predict the overall pattern of organization that the author is most likely to use.
It is often quite painful, but at least the biopsy procedure is simple and quick.
A. Process
B. Definition
C. Description

Predict the overall pattern of organization that the author is most likely to use.
Phenomenology is a philosophy that regards objectivity as an illusion.
A. Description
B. Definition
C. Narration

Predict the overall pattern of organization that the author is most likely to use.
Most green plants collect and use solar energy in the following manner.
A. Description
B. Narration
C. Process

Predict the overall pattern of organization that the author is most likely to use.
The high cost of college today creates several problems for students.
A. Exemplification
B. Cause and Effect
C. Narration
What pattern of organization is used in this selection?
Thanks to stereotypes, we often view young people as flexible and open-minded and old people as rigid
and stubborn. However, the reverse seems to be more common. The differences between the thinking of
younger and older adults often become apparent in the discussions and arguments they have. For
example, adolescents and young adults, when observed at a family picnic, strove to be logical thinkers,
searching for “correct,” reason-driven solutions for the world’s problems. In contrast, the people over 45
clearly displayed more flexibility and practicality. Thinking, as we get older, appears to become more
practical, more comfortable with contradiction, more relativistic, and more tolerant of ambiguity.
A. Compare-Contrast
B. Classification
C. Definition
D. Example

Other important parasites include fungi, for example, ringworm and athlete’s foot (big things like
mushrooms and toadstools give a false impression of what most fungi are like).
The pattern used in this sentence is _____.
A. definition
B. narration
C. exemplification
D. description

The high cost of college students today creates several problems for students.
A. Problem solution
B. Cause and effect

Dr. Simon noticed as many as four different grades of soil as he studied the farms in the western
provinces
A. Classification
B. Definition
 Academic Essay Writing
The assignment’s purpose, audience, and tone dictate what the paragraph covers.
A. True
B. False