HIMOGAAN BAYBAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Name: ________________________________________ Yr. and Sec.: _____________

I.IDENTIFICATION: Choose your answer from the word pool below.

Word Pool
Previewing Claim Connotation Scanning
Assertions Denotation Skimming Evidence
Antonyms Context Clues Explicit Reading
Counterclaim Synonyms Implicit

__________1. It is a cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning from a text.

__________2. A reading strategy used in looking for specific information.
__________3. A reading strategy used if you want to look for the main point of the reading text.
__________4. It is a reading strategy used in looking at the readily visible parts of the text, like titles and subtitles.
__________5. It is the basic, precise, literal meaning of the word that can be found in dictionary.
__________6. Is a word that reveals the opposite meaning in relation to the unknown word.
__________7. These are words, phrases, and sentences that surround an unfamiliar word that can help you recognize
the meaning of an unknown word.
__________8. It is the positive, negative, or neutral feelings, attitudes, ideas, or associations with a word.
__________9. The central argument or thesis statement of the text.
__________10. These are declarative sentences that claim something is true about something.
__________11. Ideas or statements that are clearly stated in the text.
__________12. It is defined as the details given by the author to support his claim.
__________13. Are claims made to rebut a previous claim.
__________14. It refers to ideas that are suggested.
__________15. These are used when the text has words or phrases that are similar in meaning to the unknown word.

II. Identify the following assertions as statements of convention, fact, opinion, or preference.
__________16. Social media is defined as the Internet and mobile-based tools and devices that facilitate the integration
of technology, telecommunications, and social interaction.
__________17. Many teenager’s present obsession with taking selfies shows they are the most narcissistic generation.
__________18. Social networks are the most distracting websites on the Internet.
__________19. Parents ought to enforce stricter guidelines in social media to safeguard their children’s privacy.
__________20. Another name for social media is “Web 2.0” because both terms emphasize the social aspects of the
Internet as awareness for communication, collaboration, and creative expression.
__________21. In the first quarter of 2014, nearly 300 million smartphone units were sold all over the world.
__________22. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter.
__________23. In 2012, there were 1.4 billion users of social media worldwide.
__________24. Teachers should use social media in their lessons to get more students interested.
__________25. Children are learning how to operate mobile devices at increasingly younger ages; many of them have an
idea of how to use a touchscreen tablet before they are two.

III. Matching Type: Write the letter of the word or phrase in Column B that most approximately matches the underlined
word in each sentence.

Column A Column B
____26. The speaker’s last point was of paramount relevance. A. Supreme
____27. They admired his virile strength. B. Masculine
____28. The land will be inherited by his posterity. C. Future generations
____29. The Bible is the anchorage of any good Christian. D. Carefree
____30. Apple is considered the vanguard of smartphone technology. E. Advantageousness
____31. My physics teacher is imbued with the philosophy of Einstein. F. Forefront
____32. The unfair policies of the administration impelled the workers to go on strike. G. Inactive
____33.the presenter’s sudden clap woke up the dormant listeners. H. Inspired
____34. They considered the expediency of appointing an assistant to the manager I. Injustice
To make work more efficient.
____35. You should not be so frivolous during exam week because you need to study. J. Incite
K. Something that be relied on

IV. Discussion/Explanation: In your own words, answer the questions below. Write your answer on the space provided.
Make is short and direct to the point.

36-37. How would you define reading?

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38-40. What is the difference between explicit and implicit claims?

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41-43. What are the differences among claims of fact, policy, and value?
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44-45. What is the purpose of a counterclaim? Cite example.

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46.-47. Why is evidence needed in making a claim?

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48-50. What are the differences among assertions of fact, convention, preferences, and opinion? Give an
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 HIMOGAAN BAYBAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Philippine Literature

Name: ________________________________________ Yr. and Sec.: _____________

your answer. I.Match the pictures in Column A with their names in Column B, with their literary works in column C.

Column A Column B Column C

1. A. Jose Rizal F. The Love of Magdalena Jalandoni

2. B. Alexis Abola G. My Sweet Childhood

3. C. Magdalena Jalandoni H. Five Brothers, One Mother

4. D. Merlie M. Alunan I. El Filibusterismo

5. E. Winton Lou Ynion J. The Haiyan Dead

II. Multiple Choices: Write the letter of

____11. Which statement is not true about Literature?

A. Literature bridges the feeling of disconnection.
B. Literature opens windows to another world.
C. Literature makes us ignorant about the past.
D. Literature gives us tactile experiences that widen perspectives.
____12. Which of the following literary works is an example of an essay?
A. The Haiyan Dead C. Five Brother, One Mother
B. Apo On the Wall D. The Legend of Mosquito
____13. The writer whose pen name is Lola Basyang?
A. Severino Reyes B. Magdalena Jalandoni C. Jose Rizal D. Merlie Alunan
____14. The following are contemporary writers, except _____________.
A. Winton Lou Ynion B. Magdalena Jalandoni C. Merlie Alunan D. Exie Abola
____15. In the literary piece, “Padre Fauna Witnesses the Execution of Rizal”, the poem talks about the nature of stars.
What figurative language is being used?
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole
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