FIRST MONTHLY EXAMINATION

READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Name:_______________________________________ Score:________________________
Year & Section: ________________________________ Date:_________________________

I. Directions: For each question in this section, select the best answer from the words inside the box and fill in the
corresponding blank spaces each statement. (2 points each)
blind mapping unfamiliar words main point
pre-writing information visible
thoughts thesis statement sentence
experiences final draft

1. ____________ is the first stage of the writing process which pertains to different techniques.
2. Graphic organizer is also known as brainstorm web, ________ ___________, or clustering.
3. Outlines require a __________ __________ which need not to be a full paragraph thesis.
4. Sentence outline requires ___________that describes the major topic as well as the subtopics following the headings.
5. Brainstorming list is done mainly to collect _____________.
6. Previewing means looking at the readily ___________ parts of the text.
7. Written text can be used as an extension of shared expressions, thoughts and _________of individuals.
8. Skimming the text means you look for the ________ ________ of the reading and identify the ideas that develop it.
9. Context clues are words, phrases, and sentences that surround an _______ _________ that can help you recognize
the meaning of an unknown word.
10. Scanning is looking for specific _____________.

II. Directions: Write the letter from the box that corresponds to the following sentences. (2 points each)
a. Both sentences no. 1 and 2 are true.
b. Sentence no.1 is true, while 2 is false.
c. Sentence no.2 is true, while 1 is false.
d. Both sentences no.1 and 2 are false.

11. _____ 1. Discourse means an extended expression of thoughts on a subject.

2. Discourse is also the use of words and gestures to exchange thoughts and ideas.

12. _____ 1. When the language is used, there is no discourse.

2. Written text is an extension of shared expectations, thoughts and experiences of individuals.

13. _____ 1. Brainstorming list is an extension of shared expressions, thoughts and experiences of individuals.
2. People choose to communicate broader and deeper concepts through written words and texts.

14. _____ 1. Reading is a cognitive process of encoding symbols to derive meaning from a text.
2. Reading is a skill that can be improved through consistent practice.

15. _____ 1. You must be equipped on the practical side of writing to prepare you later for creative writing.
2. Previewing the text means you look for the main point of the reading and identify the ideas that develop it.

16. _____ 1. Brainstorming list is most effective in individual researcher.

2. Graphic organizer is the technique used to break the barriers of hesitation, allowing everyone to share ideas.

17. _____ 1. Thesis statement is considered as a plan for a writing project, which is usually presented in a form of list.
2. Thesis statement is the idea that ties your entire writing project together.
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18. _____ 1. A strong thesis statement helps to create a more concise outline, making the paper more comprehensive.
2. Topic outline is also known as expanded outline.

19. _____ 1. Graphic organizer differentiates itself from the simple brainstorming list by virtue of aesthetic emphasis.
2. Graphic organizer is most useful to group researcher.

20. _____ 1. Refrain from critiquing your ideas while they have not yet been fully formed.
2. The pre-writing stage begins with knowing the kind of paper that you will be required to write.

III. Directions: Arrange the procedures from numbers 1 to 4.

A. Previewing the Text (1-4)
21. _____ Browse the introduction and conclusion of the text.
22. _____ Identify your purpose for reading.
23. _____ Look at the visual elements of the text.
24. _____ Examine the titles and subtitles of the text.
B. Brainstorming List (1-4)
25. _____ Revisit the list. In the process of elimination, determine and focus on ideas you want to expound on.
26. _____ Decide the general or primary topic. Know what it will entail and the audience to whom it will be
presented to (to discern the best manner to present the idea).
27. _____ Time to list phrases, words, concepts and get ideas from everyone. It does not need to be completely
categorized or cohesive now. The more viable ideas you have, more grounds to possibly cover.
28. _____ Once the list is narrowed down to the most essential to the topic, divide the information among the
group, using the list as guide or outline for your final product.
IV. Directions: Choose the letter that match appropriately to the statements. Write the letter in the space provided.
a. Subjective Definition
_____ 29. It includes the pace by which scenes are given out; if the story
had enough time to be fleshed out or properly depicted for a
b. Classification
reader, or if it was hurried through.
_____ 30. It places emphasis on the fact that concepts are critical to c. Definition
narration.
_____ 31. It is the logical arrangement of ideas. d. Problem-Solution
_____ 32. It goes into details about a specific object, person or location, to
firmly set its appearance into readers’ minds. e. Way of Narration
_____ 33. It gives no room for misinterpretation and can be used for
f. Persuasion
reference for the rest of the text.
_____ 34. It can be used to define objects in a more personal way. g. Terminology
_____ 35. The process by which a piece of information becomes classified
per a specific category. h. Exemplification
_____ 36. It organizes ideas into problems and proposed solutions.
_____ 37. It organizes ideas to show how a set of evidence leads to a i. Logical Actions
logical conclusion or argument.
_____ 38. It presents the general statement and then provides specific and j. Cause-Effect
concrete examples to expound on the main idea.
k. Description
_____ 39. It organizes details based on the cause, reason, result or
consequence of a certain phenomenon. l. Pattern of Development
_____ 40. This also refers to defining concepts in the most factual way,
which is often used in scientific, proper, or real world facts. m. Scientific Definition
_____ 41. It allows the reader to visualize what the character is doing or
thinking at any given time. n. Origin

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 V. Directions: Enumerate the words that are needed.

A. Purpose in Writing:
42.
43.
44.
45.

B. Tone of the Text:

46.
47.
48.

C. Techniques in Selecting Information:

49.
50.
51.

D. Emphasizing a Definition of a Term

52.
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54.
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