Reading and Writing Skills Reviewer

1. "Let me tell you about my unforgettable experience when I was a child." This line is a part of the
___________ of a narrative.
A. end
B. middle
C. beginning
D. conclusion

2. What aspect of writing is used to create unity in organizing ideas in a text?

A. Coherence
B. Cohesion
C. Organization
D. Mechanics

3. What properties of a well written text is used to show the steps in a science experiment?
A. Coherence
B. Cohesion
C. Organization
D. Mechanics

4. The following are examples of transitional devices that indicate opposition, limitation and
contradiction except for?
A. On the other hand
B. On the contrary
C. Furthermore
D. In spite of

5. Which of the following is referred to as specialized language used by groups of like-minded

individuals?
A. slang
B. euphemism
C. jargon
D. idiom

6. Fill in the blank with the connecting word that best joins the two thoughts. We received the payment
a week after its due. _____, you will be charged a late fee.
A. Finally
B. In short
C. Therefore
D. In contrast

7. Which of the following sentences shows the correct usage of a transition signal?
A. Mrs. Vista will accept late homework; however, she will take points off of the grade.
B. The Grade 11 class finished the test early; indeed, they were allowed to read quietly before the bell.
C. Since Donna was the last to leave class, she was the first on the bus.
D. No one expected so many people at the evacuation area; furthermore, we ran out of food.

8. What is the nature of the underlined transition in the given sentence? “You need to be quiet so he
can sleep.”
A. Time
B. Addition
C. Comparison
D. Cause and effect

9. ‘Vertically challenged’ is what example of language feature?

A. jargon
B. slang
C. idiom
D. euphemism

10.What is cohesion?
A. Cohesion introduces new ideas in a text.
B. A special type of argument used in writing.
C. Cohesion is a special type of glue that writers use to make ideas stick together.
D. The way in which an author uses sentence structure to make the text more understandable to the
reader.

11.These are certain words or phrases that serve the purpose of connecting two statements.
A. Coherence
B. Cohesion
C. Topic Sentence
D. Cohesive Devices

12.Which of the following sentences has a precise and clear language?

A. Killer sentenced to die for the second time in ten years.
B. The movie is a classic example of a horror movie because it incorporates all the elements of a horror
film.
C. He is an interesting individual.
D. The practice of the theory of politics is studied in the classroom but political habits on campus do not
seem to benefit from such labor.

13. What correct end punctuation are you going to use to complete the sentence: Why did you call me
___
A. period
B. comma
C. exclamation
D. question mark

14.Which of the following sentences is asking for information?

A. Marsha, are you joining the class exhibit tour tomorrow?
B. Mr. Pineda, excuse me, are we there yet?
C. Hmmm, I guess, you are not with us, aren’t you?
D. What do you think is the easiest way to get to the train station on time?
15.It is one of the properties of a well-written text that means being able to describe the technical
aspects of writing which focuses more on the specificity and clarity for words that you use – spelling,
punctuation, capitalization, etc.
A. mechanics
B. organization
C. language use
D. coherence and cohesion

16 It is one of the properties of a well-written text that means being able to identify the components of
an event in order, such as the beginning, middle, and end of a story or the steps in a science experiment.
A. sequencing of events
B. following directions
C. identifying errors
D. organizing ideas

17. What properties of a well written text is used to show the steps in a science experiment?
A. Coherence
B. Cohesion
C. Organization
D. Mechanics

18. Fill in the blank with the connecting word that best joins the two thoughts. We received the
payment a week after its due. _____, you will be charged a late fee.
A. Finally
B. In short
C. Therefore
D. In contrast

19. "Let me tell you about my unforgettable experience when I was a child." This line is a part of the
___________ of a narrative.
A. end
B. middle
C. beginning
D. conclusion

20. What aspect of writing is used to create unity in organizing ideas in a text?
A. Coherence
B. Cohesion
C. Organization
D. Mechanics

21. What is cohesion?

A. Cohesion introduces new ideas in a text.
B. A special type of argument used in writing.
C. Cohesion is a special type of glue that writers use to make ideas stick together.
D. The way in which an author uses sentence structure to make the text more understandable to the
reader.
22. These are certain words or phrases that serve the purpose of connecting two
statements.
A. Coherence
B. Cohesion
C. Topic Sentence
D. Cohesive Devices

23. Which of the following sentences shows the correct usage of a transition signal?
A. Mrs. Vista will accept late homework; however, she will take points off of the grade.
B. The Grade 11 class finished the test early; indeed, they were allowed to read quietly before the bell.
C. Since Donna was the last to leave class, she was the first on the bus.
D. No one expected so many people at the evacuation area; furthermore, we ran out of food.

24. What is the nature of the underlined transition in the given sentence? “You need to be quiet so he
can sleep.”
A. Time
B. Addition
C. Comparison
D. Cause and effect

25. Which of the following sentences has a precise and clear language?
A. Killer sentenced to die for second time in ten years.
B. The movie is a classic example of a horror movie because it incorporates all the elements of a horror
film.
C. He is an interesting individual.
D. The practice of theory of politics are studied in the classroom but political habits on campus do not
seem to benefit from such labor.

26. The following are examples of transitional devices that indicate opposition, limitation and
contradiction except for?
A. on the other hand
B. furthermore
C. on the contrary
D. in spite of

27. What correct end punctuation are you going to use to complete the sentence: Why did you call me
___
A. period
B. comma
C. exclamation
D. question mark

28. ‘ Vertically challenged’ is what example of language feature?

A. jargon
B. slang
C. idiom
D. euphemism

29. Which of the following is referred to as specialized language used by groups of like-minded
individuals?
A. slang
B. euphemism
C. jargon
D. idiom

30. Which of the following sentences is asking for an information?

A. Marsha, are you joining the class exhibit tour tomorrow?
B. Mr. Pineda, excuse me, are we there yet?
C. Hmmm, I guess, you are not with us, aren’t you?
D. What do you think is the easiest way to get to the train station on time?

Write the letter of the best answer on a separate sheet.

1. Which of the following statements is an example of a claim?
A. Ruiz believes that change has come.
B. Filipinos need to exercise their right to vote.
C. Annie thinks that we should have a universal health care.
D. All of the above

2. The following are characteristics of a good claim EXCEPT

A. argumentative and debatable
B. specific and focused
C. interesting and engaging
D. fun and entertaining

3. Jeremiah is happy because he gets good grades. Which question from the list below is explicit?
A. Who is Jeremiah?
B. Where is Jeremiah?
C. What did Jeremiah feel after seeing his grades?
D. What did Jeremiah do to be able to get a good grade?

4. What specific claim asserts some empirical (experience/ observation-based) truth?

A. claim of fact
B. claim of value
C. claim of policy
D. claim of judgment

5. Tears came out of Rhianne’s eyes when her teacher announced the honor students. Which question
relative to the given scenario is implicit?
A. What was announced?
B. Who announced the honor students?
C. What was the name of the girl who cried?
D. Why did Rhianne cry?

6. Coronavirus is now classified as a pandemic. What type of claim is this?

A. claim of judgment
B. claim of policy
C. claim of value
D. claim of fact

7. All characteristics are true about claim of fact EXCEPT

A. Something that can be proven or disproven with facts
B. Argues about the definition of something
C. Argues for or against a solution or policy
D. Argues whether something is a settled fact

8. Which of the following types of claim leads to action?

A. claim of judgment
B. claim of policy
C. claim of value
D. claim of fact

9. Which of the following question is intended for claim of policy?

A. What action can be taken?
B. Is it right or wrong?
C. Is it true or untrue?
D. Is it a yes or no?

10. Which among the claims is claim of policy?

A. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is the reason behind the existence of a respiratory
ailment called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
B. With what is happening in the world now, we should spend more on research.
C. Coronavirus disease is now considered to be a pandemic.
D. Coronavirus disease was first discovered in China.

11. In claim of policy, which modal verb should not be used?

A. have to
B. should
C. must
D. could

12. Giving vaccines to children without sufficient scientific studies is wrong. What specific claim is the
given statement?
A. claim of value
B. claim of policy
C. claim of cause
D. claim of fact
13. This question is intended for claim of value.
A. What action can be taken?
B. Is it right or wrong?
C. Is it true or untrue?
D. Is it a yes or no?

14. Which is not the reference of claim of value?

A. philosophy
B. fiction
C. ethics
D. belief

15. Which among the claims is a claim of value?

A. Marijuana pertains to major parts taken from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plants such as
seeds, dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds.
B. Marijuana has an adverse effect if it will be used for recreational purposes.
C. Marijuana should be legalized for medical purposes.
D. Marijuana can be used to treat insomnia.

Write the letter of the best answer on a separate sheet.

1. The following are characteristics of a good claim EXCEPT
A. argumentative and debatable
B. specific and focused
C. interesting and engaging
D. fun and entertaining

2. Coronavirus is now classified as a pandemic. What type of claim is this?

A. claim of judgment
B. claim of policy
C. claim of value
D. claim of fact

3. Jeremiah is happy because he gets good grades. Which question from the list below is explicit?
A. Who is Jeremiah?
B. Where is Jeremiah?
C. What did Jeremiah feel after seeing his grades?
D. What did Jeremiah do to be able to get a good grade?

4. Tears came out of Rhianne’s eyes when her teacher announced the honor students. Which question
from the list below is implicit?
A. What was announced?
B. Who announced the honor students?
C. What was the name of the girl who cried?
D. Why did Rhianne cry?
5. What specific claim asserts some empirical (experience/ observation-based) truth?
A. claim of fact
B. claim of value
C. claim of policy
D. claim of judgment

6. Which of the following statements is an example of a claim?

A. Ruiz believes that change has come.
B. Filipinos need to exercise their right to vote.
C. Annie thinks that we should have a universal health care.
D. All of the above

7. Which of the following types of claim leads to action?

A. claim of judgment
B. claim of policy
C. claim of value
D. claim of fact

8. Which among the claims is claim of policy?

A. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is the reason behind the existence of a respiratory
ailment called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
B. With what is happening in the world now, we should spend more on research.
C. Coronavirus disease is now considered to be a pandemic.
D. Coronavirus disease was first discovered in China.

9. All characteristics are true about claim of fact EXCEPT

A. Something that can be proven or disproven with facts
B. Argues about the definition of something
C. Argues for or against a solution or policy
D. Argues whether something is a settled fact

10.Which of the following question is intended for claim of policy?

A. What action can be taken?
B. Is it right or wrong?
C. Is it true or untrue?
D. Is it a yes or no?

11.This question is intended for claim of value.

A. What action can be taken?
B. Is it right or wrong?
C. Is it true or untrue?
D. Is it a yes or no?

12.Giving vaccines to children without sufficient scientific studies is wrong.

What specific claim is the given statement?
A. claim of value
B. claim of policy
C. claim of cause
D. claim of fact

13. Which among the claims is a claim of value?

A. Marijuana pertains to major parts taken from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plants such as
seeds, dried leaves, flowers, stems, and
seeds.
B. Marijuana has an adverse effect if it will be used for recreational purposes.
C. Marijuana should be legalized for medical purposes.
D. Marijuana can be used to treat insomnia.

14. Which is not the reference of claim of value?

A. philosophy
B. fiction
C. ethics
D. belief

15. In claim of policy, which modal verb should not be used?

A. have to
B. should
C. must
D. could

Patterns of Development in Writing across Disciplines

Write the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following does not describe hypertext?
A. It allows readers to access information particularly suited to their needs.
B. It permits readers to create their own meaning out of the material given to them and learn better
associatively.
C. It is a text displayed on a computer display or other electronic devices with references to other text
that the reader can immediately access.
D. It is a linear way of presenting information and is usually accomplished and connected using “links”.

2. Which of the following terms refer to other forms of multimedia (e.g., images, audio, and video) that
stimulate the senses and are incorporated in the links?
A. Hyperlinks
B. Hypermedia
C. Links
D. URL
3. Which of the following is not a characteristic of hypertext?
A. Text flows in a straight line through a book.
B. It acts as a bridge between two basic, opposite, and complementing elements: free and shortcut.
C. In a hypertext system, the reader is free to navigate information by exploring the connections
provided.
D. Hypertext is an unconventional way of presenting information as compared to the usual linear form.

4. Which of the following is a link from a hypertext file or document to another location or file, typically
activated by clicking on a highlighted word or image on the screen?
A. Hyperlink
B. Hypermedia
C. Link
D. URL

5. What do you call a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network and
a mechanism for retrieving it?
A. Universal Resource Locator
B. Uniform Resource Locator
C. Universal Resource Identifier
D. Uniform Resource Identifier

6. In the URL http://www.fbi.gov/employment/, which part is the host name?

A. Employment
B. http
C. www
D. www.fbi.gov

7. Clicking on a hyperlink can take you to which of the following locations?

A. Another website
B. Another place in the document you have opened
C. Another document other than the one you have opened
D. All of the above

8. Which of the following processes can be done by a hyperlink for a user when internet connection is
not available?
A. Linking from one page to another in a PDF document
B. Linking from one page to another in a Word document
C. Linking from one document stored on your computer to another document stored on your computer
D. All of the above

9. Which of the following allows the reader to jump from the original text to another connected text
using a link?
A. HTML
B. highlighted words
C. hypertext
D. Web address
10.Which of the following statements is true?
A. Hypertext is usually read in a linear manner.
B. A link may stock the reader to only a brief sentence, to a paragraph, or to whole pages of new text.
C. User follows a link from its source to its destination, usually by clicking on source with the mouse.
D. Hypertext refers to "links" on a computer screen that, when inactivated, will bring the reader
immediately to a new site of text, audio, and video.

11.Which of the following statements is not true about hypertext?

A. All textual information is easily presented in a linear form.
B. A hypertext environment gives the learner control over paths of learning.
C. Hypertext allows readers to analyze information from multiple perspectives.
D. As the learner uses hypertext, they determine the focus or center of investigation by choosing to
move outside the limits set up by the author's navigational structure.

12.Under which menu would you find the 'Hyperlink' button in Microsoft Word?
A. Format
B. Home
C. Insert
D. Review

13.Other than using the 'Insert' menu, which is another way to insert a hyperlink?
A. Just type 'Hyperlink' in the Search box within Microsoft Word
B. Press Control + Shift + H
C. Triple click the word you want to use as the link
D. Right-click the word or phrase you want to use as the hyperlink

14.Which of the following is a global hypertext system of information residing on servers linked across
the internet?
A. Domain address
B. http
C. Uniform Resource Locator
D. World Wide Web

15.In 1963, the term hypertext was coined by ______________.

A. Ned Nelson
B. Ted Jackson
C. Ted Nelson
D. Ned Jackson

1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of hypertext?

A. Text flows in a straight line through a book.
B. It acts as a bridge between two basic, opposite, and complementing elements: free and shortcut.
C. In a hypertext system, the reader is free to navigate information by exploring the connections
provided.
D. Hypertext is very different way of presenting information than the usual linear form.
2. Which of the following is a global hypertext system of information residing on servers linked across
the internet?
A. Domain address
B. http
C. Uniform Resource Locator
D. World Wide Web

3. Which of the following is a link from a hypertext file or document to another location or file, typically
activated by clicking on a highlighted word or image on the screen?
A. Hyperlink
B. Hypermedia
C. Link
D. URL

4. Which of the following does not describe hypertext?

A. It allows readers to access information particularly suited to their needs.
B. It permits the readers to create their own meaning out of the material given to them and learn better
associatively.
C. It is a text displayed on a computer display or other electronic devices with references to other text
that the reader can immediately access.
D. It is a linear way to present information and is usually accomplished using “links”.

5. What do you call a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network and
a mechanism for retrieving it?
A. Universal Resource Locator
B. Uniform Resource Locator
C. Universal Resource Identifier
D. Uniform Resource Identifier

6. Which of the following statements is not true about hypertext?

A. All textual information is easily presented in a linear form.
B. A hypertext environment gives the learner control over paths of learning.
C. Hypertext allows readers to analyze information from multiple perspectives.
D. As the learner uses hypertext, they determine the focus or center of investigation by choosing to
move outside the limits set up by the author's navigational structure.

7. Clicking on a hyperlink can take you to which of the following locations?

A. Another website
B. Another place in the document you have opened
C. Another document other than the one you have opened
D. All of the above
8. Which of the following refers to other forms of multimedia (pictures, sounds,and videos) that could
stimulate more senses and are incorporated in the links?
A. Hyperlinks
B. Hypermedia
C. Links
D. URL
9. How could a hyperlink be used without an Internet connection?
A. To link from one page to another in a PDF document
B. To link from one page to another in a Word document
C. To link from one document stored on your computer to another document stored on your computer
D. All of the above

10.Other than using the 'Insert' menu, what is another way to insert a hyperlink?
A. Just type 'Hyperlink' in the Search box within Microsoft Word
B. Press Control + Shift + H
C. Triple click the word you want to use as the link
D. Right-click the word or phrase you want to use as the hyperlink

11.Which of the following allows the reader to jump from the original text to another connected text
using a link?
A. HTML
B. Highlighted words
C. Hypertext
D. Web address

12.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Hypertext is usually read in a linear manner.
B. A link may stock the reader to only a brief sentence, to a paragraph, or to whole pages of new text.
C. User follows a link from its source to its destination, usually by clicking on source with the mouse.
D. Hypertext refers to "links" on a computer screen that, when inactivated, will bring the reader
immediately to a new site of text, audio and video.

13.In 1963, the term hypertext was coined by ______________.

A. Ned Nelson
B. Ted Jackson
C. Ted Nelson
D. Ned Jackson

14.Under what menu would you find the 'Hyperlink' button in Microsoft Word?
A. Format
B. Home
C. Insert
D. Review

15.In the URL http://www.fbi.gov/employment/, which part is the host name?

A. Employment
B. http
C. www
D. www.fbi.gov
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
Paper.

1. This method of text development allows the writers to produce texts with borrowed ideas from other
writers.
A. hypertext
B. intertext
C. context
D. concept

2. Which of the following does not allow intertextuality to occur?

A. allusion
B. originality
C. quotation
D. retelling

3. It is a text developed in a way that it copies the style or other properties of another text without
making fun of it unlike in a parody.
A. allusion
B. pastiche
C. quotation
D. retelling

4. The new text that is formed using intertext has _____________ borrowed or imitated from the
original text.
A. location
B. language
C. context
D. time

5. This relationship between or among texts happens when a writer or speaker explicitly or implicitly
pertains to an idea or passage found in another text without the use of quotation.
A. allusion
B. pastiche
C. quotation
D. retelling

6. It is the method of directly lifting the exact statements or set of words from
a text another author has made.
A. allusion
B. pastiche
C. quotation
D. retelling

7. Norse mythology of Europe was the inspiration of Victor Magtanggol, an action-fantasy series of GMA
Network. What text development has been used in crafting this story?
A. hyperlink
B. intertext
C. analysis
D. context
8. It is one form of intertextuality that utilizes the process of restatement of a story or re-expression of a
narrative.
A. allusion
B. pastiche
C. quotation
D. retelling

9. James Joyce used the modern context of The Odyssey in his very famous
novel Ulysses. This is an example of ________________.
A. hyperlink
B. intertext
C. analysis
D. context

10. Which of the following is not an example of intertextuality?

A. The song Love Story by Taylor Swift was described as one of the modern versions of Romeo and Juliet
due to its lyrics.
B. Clueless was the basis of Iggy Azalea’s music video Fancy.
C. Harry Potter was originally written by J. K. Rowling.
D. None of the above

11. In the statement, “No man can write a single passage to which a parallel one may not be found
somewhere in the literature of the world,” what does Alfred Tennyson mean about intertextuality?
A. It is present in almost all the texts that have been written.
B. It is synonymous to originality.
C. It affects selected writers only.
D. It exists in limited texts.

12. Intertextuality was first observed in the work of ______________ from 1857 to 1913.
A. Ferdinand de Saussure
B. Laurent Jenny
C. Julia Kristeva
D. Graham Allen

13. Who coined the term ‘intertextuality’ in 1960s?

A. Ferdinand de Saussure
B. Laurent Jenny
C. Julia Kristeva
D. Graham Allen

14. Which of the following is not a kind of an intertextual relationship?

A. bibliography
B. quotation
C. retelling
D. allusion
15. Intertextuality is important because _______________________.
A. It allows the writer to reshape a text to be in a better form.
B. It enables the readers to see how original the text is.
C. It is way of showing creativity.
D. It promotes originality.

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. The new text that is formed using intertext has _____________ borrowed or imitated from the
original text.
A. location
B. language
C. context
D. time

2. Which of the following does not allow intertextuality to occur?

A. allusion
B. originality
C. quotation
D. retelling

3. Who coined the term ‘intertextuality’ in 1960s?

A. Ferdinand de Saussure
B. Laurent Jenny
C. Julia Kristeva
D. Graham Allen

4. It is a text developed in a way that copies the style or other properties of another text without making
fun of it unlike a parody.
A. allusion
B. pastiche
C. quotation
D. retelling

5. This method of text development allows writers to produce texts with borrowed ideas from other
writers.
A. hypertext
B. intertext
C. context
D. concept
6. This relationship between or among texts happens when a writer or speaker explicitly or implicitly
pertains to an idea or passage found in another text without the use of quotation.
A. allusion
B. pastiche
C. quotation
D. retelling

7. It is the method of directly lifting the exact statements or set of words from a text another author has
made.
A. allusion
B. pastiche
C. quotation
D. retelling

8. Norse mythology of Europe was the inspiration of Victor Magtanggol, an action-fantasy series of GMA
Network. What text development was used in crafting this story?
A. hyperlink
B. intertext
C. analysis
D. context

9. It is one form of intertextuality that utilizes the process of restatement of a story or re-expression of a
narrative.
A. allusion
B. pastiche
C. quotation
D. retelling

10. James Joyce used the modern context of The Odyssey in his very famous novel Ulysses. It is an
example of a/an________________.
A. hyperlink
B. intertext
C. analysis
D. context

11. In the statement, “No man can write a single passage to which a parallel one may not be found
somewhere in the literature of the world,” what does Alfred Tennyson mean about intertextuality?
A. It is present in almost all the texts that have written.
B. It is synonymous to originality.
C. It affects selected writers only.
D. It exists in limited texts.

12. Intertextuality was first observed in the work of ______________ from 1857 to 1913.
A. Ferdinand de Saussure
B. Laurent Jenny
C. Julia Kristeva
D. Graham Allen
13. Which of the following is not a kind of an intertextual relationship?
A. bibliography
B. quotation
C. retelling
D. allusion

14. Intertextuality is important because _______________________.

A. It allows the writer to reshape a text to be in a better form.
B. It enables the readers to see how original the text is.
C. It is way of showing creativity.
D. It promotes originality.

15. Which of the following is not an example of intertextuality?

A. The song Love Story by Taylor Swift was described as one of the modern versions of Romeo and Juliet
due to its lyrics.
B. Clueless was the basis of Iggy Azalea’s music video Fancy.
C. Harry Potter was originally written by J. K. Rowling.
D. None of the above