Pre-Test in Reading and Writing Skills

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I. 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.

2. Reading is a way of dispensing knowledge while writing is the way of obtaining information.

3. Free writing is a commonly used as prewriting exercise.

4. Descriptive essay tells a story usually from the experiences and point of view of the writer.
5. There are four major types of outline.
6. Thesis statement is usually placed in the last part of the essay or outline.
7. Completeness, unity and orderly movement of ideas are the complete characteristics of a well- written text.
8. Critical reading is reading beyond understanding the text.
9. This sentence, (According to the Internet World Statistics there are approximately 2,267,233,742 internet users worldwide in 2012.), is a claim of policy.
10. Annotating is one of the techniques in developing critical reading.
II. Multiple Choice: Read the following questions critically and write the letter of your answer on your paper.
11. 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
12. These are the other techniques in selecting and organizing information except…
A. Brainstorming B. Graphic Organizer C. Sentence Outline D. Topic Sentence
13. 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
14. Among the patterns of paragraph development, which of them intends to tell sequence of events?
A. Classification B. Definition C. Description D. Narration
15. 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
16. 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.
17. Which of the following narrative devices means quickly looking at something that had already happened?
A. Anecdotes B. Dialogue C. Flashback D. Flash-forward
18. 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
19. What does the author wants to assert in the sentence, The Sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal purposes, such an aesthetic and a sedative.?
A. Claim of fact B. Claim of value C. Claim of policy D. Claim of prize
20. Which of these characteristics are NOT true about essay and paragraph?
A. Essay is shorter than paragraph. C. Essay has thesis statement while paragraph has topic sentence.
B. Essay has organization while paragraph has order of sentences. D. They are cohesive and coherent.
21. Which of these reasons best explains why outlining is necessary?
A. It helps you see whether your ideas connect well with one another using transitions.
B. It is a systematic arrangement of ideas showing which are the main points and which are the sub-points.
C. It identifies the topic sentence and the supporting sentences.
D. It uses Roman and Arabic numerals, capital and small letters.
22. Below are sentences in a paragraph, which among the sentences is NOT related to the others?
A. Indolence in the Philippines is a chronic malady, but not a hereditary one.
B. The Filipinos have not always been what they are.
C. Magellan went to the Philippines for a reason.
D. Witnesses whereto of their being hardworking are the historians after the discovery of the island.
23. Which of the following statements is a claim of value?
A. Today, many people use Internet as their main source of entertainment and socialization.
B. Facebook has been one of the fastest ways to chat and communicate with people all over the world.
C. Pornography, cyberbullying, and other online scams should not be allowed to enter in our lives.
D. It is still up to us whether to use social media to our advantage or allow it to destroy us.
24. Why is critical reading considered as reading beyond understanding the text? It is because_______.
A. It is reading with comprehension. C. It is reading with the use of verbal and non-verbal cues.
B. It is reading that allows the reader to make a dialogue with the author. D. It is a silent reading.
25. In the sentences below, which is the topic sentence?
A. For example, a soldier who willingly fights for his country may be as courageous as someone who speaks up for the rights of others.
B. It is not necessarily the absence of fear, but it is the choice and willingness to face it.
C. Courage is being able to face fear, pain, difficulties and other challenges.
D. It is universally admired attribute and comes in many forms.

TEST II.
1. 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
2. Which of the following does NOT describe a “TEXT”?
A. Text is viewed in simpler terms in traditional grammar.
 B. Text is extremely significant in all aspects of communication.
C. Text is an extended structure of syntactic units.
D. Texts in general hang together and make sense.
3. All of the following are examples of written text, EXCEPT?
A. Signs
B. Announcements
C. Questionnaires
D. Coherence
4. In a text with cohesion, what is the “glue” that holds ideas together?
A. a central concept
B. a clear outline
C. a specific title
D. a coherent form
For items 5 – 9 refer to the following
answers from the guest when taking
room service. Match the following
questions to their possible answers to
A. I want poached egg. achieve connectionism or a unified text.
B. Continental breakfast, please.
C. This is Uzziah of room 202 and I’d like to order food for breakfast.
D. I prefer to have macchiato.
E. Precisely! Thank you.
5. May I repeat your order Sir? You order a continental breakfast with poached egg and macchiato drink. Did I get your order right Sir?
6. Room Service Department, this is Netanya Keli, good morning? How may I help you?
7. What kind of breakfast Sir? Is it Continental Breakfast or Full English Breakfast?
8. Which do you prefer Sir? Hard-boiled egg, poached egg, sunny side-up, or scrambled egg?
9. What about your drink Sir? We have hot chocolate, coffee, or tea.
10. Making this list is a technique for organizing information. On the list, you write down any idea related to your topic. What do you call the list?
A. Idea listing
B. Idea mapping
C. Cubing
D. Researching
11. What technique for selecting and organizing information uses visual displays to show relationships between or among ideas?
A. Brainstorming
B. Graphic organizers
C. Listing
D. Jotting
12. Which of the following are the functions of an outline?
A. to organize ideas or information
B. to select appropriate words or phrases
C. to read long passages or texts
D. to write ideas about a given topic
13. All of the following are strategies in effective reading EXCEPT ____?
A. Scanning
B. Photocopying
C. Previewing
D. Skimming
14. Which of following is NOT an example of a graphic organizer?
A. Venn Diagram
B. Google Map
C. Chronological Order
D. K-W- L
15. The teacher instructed the students to develop a paragraph describing a scenic view on a particular place. What are the appropriate transition words
they may use to achieve coherence in their text?
A. In front of , beside, behind
B. First, then, next, finally
C. Similarly, most likely
D. In contrast, differently

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