Critical Reading And Writing C. This is Uzziah of room 202 and I’d like to order food for breakfast.

D. I prefer to have macchiato.

Final Examination E. Precisely! Thank you.

True or False: Blacken the circle whether each statement holds true or not.

1. Connected discourse in linguistics is a continuous sequence of sounds forming utterances or conversation in

a spoken language. 64. These are the products, information , reports, etc that will be delivered to the client at the end and
2. Reading is a way of dispensing knowledge while writing is the way of obtaining information. throughout the duration of the project.
3. Free writing is a commonly used as prewriting exercise. A. Project Objectives B. Project Deliverables
4. Descriptive essay tells a story usually from the experiences and point of view of the writer. C. Budgetary Requirement D. Project Background
5. There are four major types of outline. 65. It is a marketing document that captures your skills and capability.
6. Thesis statement is usually placed in the last part of the essay or outline. A. Resume B. Application letter
7. Completeness, unity and orderly movement of ideas are the complete characteristics of a well- written text. C. Office Correspondence D. Personal brochure
8. Critical reading is reading beyond understanding the text.
9. Writing like listening involves a writer (producer) and a reader (receiver).
10. Writing is a method of representing language in visual or tactile form.

Multiple Choice: Read the following questions critically and shade the letter of your answer on your answer
sheet.

11. It is the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas in an orderly and organized manner. "Don’t give up. The beginning is always the hardest. Life rewards those who work hard at it."
A. Discourse B. text C. speech D. Writing - Unknown
12. 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. Good luck and God bless !!!
C. Text is an extended structure of syntactic units.
D. Texts in general hang together and make sense.
13. All of the following are examples of written text, EXCEPT?
A. Signs C. Announcements
B. C. Questionnaires D. Coherence
14. In a text with cohesion, what is the “glue” that holds ideas together?
A. a central concept C. a clear outline
B. C. a specific title D. a coherent form

For items 15 – 19 refer to the following answers from the guest when taking room service.
Match the following questions to their possible answers to achieve connectionism or a unified text.

A. I want poached egg.

B. Continental breakfast, please.
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 A. Conclusion B. References
C. Results and Discussion D. Methodology
61. This gives an overview of what the project is about.
A. Project Objectives B. Project methodology
C. Budgetary Requirement D. Project Background
62. In this part , you need to state explicitly what the project aims to achieve.
A. Project Objectives B. Project Deliverables
C. Budgetary Requirement D. Project Background
63. Indicates the financial requirements of the project.
52. It occurs when someone is not able to give response to basic assertions of a person and therefore, that A. Project Objectives B. Project methodology
person becomes firm about him or her such. C. Budgetary Requirement D. Project Background
A. Basic Assertion B. Emphatic Assertion
C. Escalating Assertion D. Language Assertion
53. It conveys sympathy to someone and usually has two parts first, encompasses the recognition of the 15. May I repeat your order Sir? You order a continental breakfast with poached egg and macchiato
feelings or situations of the other person and the second, follows a statement that shows support for other’s drink. Did I get your order right Sir?
rights. 16. Room Service Department, this is Netanya Keli, good morning? How may I help you?
A. Basic Assertion B. Emphatic Assertion 17. What kind of breakfast Sir? Is it Continental Breakfast or Full English Breakfast?
C. Escalating Assertion D. Language Assertion 18. Which do you prefer Sir? Hard-boiled egg, poached egg, sunny side-up, or scrambled
54. It is the central argument of the text. And sometimes associated to thesis or proposition. egg?
A. Claim B. Discourse 19. What about your drink Sir? We have hot chocolate, coffee, or tea.
C. Counterclaim D. Anticipation 20. Among the patterns of paragraph development, which of them intends to tell sequence of events?
55. It provides an opposing viewpoint to the central claim. A. Classification B. Definition
A. Claim B. Discourse C. Description D. Narration
C. Counterclaim D. Anticipation 21. Which of these parts of an outline refers to the assertion of the writer or speaker?
56. Why are both the claim and the counterclaim essential in critical reading? A. Body B. Thesis Statement
A. Reading involves argumentation. C. Title D. None of the above
B. Both help determine textual evidence. 22. Which of the following is NOT true about topic sentence.
C. Readers use them in decision making. A. It tells the main idea of the paragraph. C. It can be explicit or implicit.
D. Classroom interaction needs both. B. It can be found in the beginning. D. It supports the main idea.
57. Is both an evaluation and description of a book? 23. What does the author wants to assert in the sentence, The Sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal
A. Research B. Book Review purposes, such an aesthetic and a sedative?
C. Book Report D. Literature Review A. Claim of fact B. Claim of value
58. It is an investigation that leads to the discovery of new knowledge and a systematic exploration of C. Claim of policy D. Claim of prize
possible solutions to an existing problem. 24. Which of these characteristics are NOT true about essay and paragraph?
A. Research B. Book Review A. Essay is shorter than paragraph.
C. Book Report D. Literature Review B. Essay has organization while paragraph has order of sentences.
59. It is a statement of generalization based on the results of the study. C. Essay has thesis statement while paragraph has topic sentence.
A. Conclusion B. References D. They are cohesive and coherent.
C. Results and Discussion D. Methodology 25. Which of these reasons best explains why outlining is necessary?
60. This is where you will indicate the books , journals. 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- 34. The Bates GRE Study Guide is an excellent tutorial for students preparing to take the GRE.
points. 35. To attract more nontraditional students, this college must review and revise its course offerings.
C. It identifies the topic sentence and the supporting sentences. 36. The existence of nuclear weapons has prevented the outbreak of World War III.
D. It uses Roman and Arabic numerals, capital and small letters. 37. An improved sewer system would solve these flood drainage problems
26. 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. 38. America should protect its domestic industries with tariffs and quotas.
B. The Filipinos have not always been what they are. 39. Obesity can cause heart disease.
C. Magellan went to the Philippines for a reason. 40. Increasing population threatens the environment.
D. Witnesses whereto of their being hardworking are the historians after the discovery of the island.
27. Which of the following statements is a claim of value? 41. It is the act of constructing and deconstructing ideas in both spoken and written form based on a given
A. Today, many people use Internet as their main source of entertainment and socialization. context.
B. Facebook has been one of the fastest ways to chat and communicate with people all over the A. Explaining B. Thinking
world. C. Evaluating D. Reasoning
C. Pornography, cyberbullying, and other online scams should not be allowed to enter in our lives. 42. It is the process of expressing ideas and opinions as well as justifying a stand based on prior and existing
D. It is still up to us whether to use social media to our advantage or allow it to destroy us. knowledge and experiences needed to arrive at a decision.
28. Why is critical reading considered as reading beyond understanding the text? It is because_______. A. Explaining B. Thinking
A. It is reading with comprehension. C. Evaluating D. Reasoning
B. It is reading with the use of verbal and non-verbal cues. 43. Writing in a style that your audience expects and that fits your purpose is key to successful writing.
C. It is reading that allows the reader to make a dialogue with the author. A. In Group Jargon B. Levels of Formality
D. It is a silent reading. C. Biased Language D. Concise Language
29. In the sentences below, which is the topic sentence? 44. Specialized language used by groups of like- minded individuals.
A. For example, a soldier who willingly fights for his country may be as courageous as someone who A. In Group Jargon B. Levels of Formality
speaks up for the rights of others. C. Biased Language D. Concise Language
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. 45. It is a language which is vague and obscure and does not bring to mind specific visual images.
30. The teacher instructed the students to develop a paragraph describing a scenic view on a particular place. A. Abstract Language B. Concrete Language
What are the appropriate transition words they may use to achieve coherence in their text? C. Biased Language D. Concise Language
A. In front of , beside, behind 46. This is the substance of the text.
B. First, then, next, finally A. Objectivity B. Content
C. Similarly, most likely C. Significance D. Rationale
D. In contrast, differently 47. It is an arguable statement –an idea that a rhetor that is speaker or writer.
A. Claim B. Discourse
Directions: Identify which type of claim the statement is making. C. Agreement D. Anticipation
A . Claim of Fact B. Claim of Judgement / Value 48. It involves connection built on social meanings in which participants make intertextual links in order to
C. Action Or Policy D, Claim of Prize build social relationships or connections.
A. Hyper textuality B. Intertextuality
31. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many illnesses. C. Textuality D. Hyper Inter Textuality
32. Honesty is the best policy. 49. It refers to the making of a value judgement.
33. Television newscasting influences the way Americans think about social and political issues. A. Proposition B. Evaluation
 C. Thesis Statement D. Philosophy 10. Connected discourse in linguistics is a continuous sequence of sounds forming utterances or conversation
50. It is a simple and straightforward statement for expressing feelings, opinions and beliefs. in a spoken language.
A. Basic Assertion B. Emphatic Assertion
C. Escalating Assertion D. Language Assertion Multiple Choice: Read the following questions critically and shade the letter of your answer on your answer
51. It involves “I” language and is useful for expressing negative feelings. sheet.
A. Basic Assertion B. Emphatic Assertion 11. It occurs when someone is not able to give response to basic assertions of a person and therefore, that
C. Escalating Assertion D. Language Assertion person becomes firm about him or her such.
A. Basic Assertion B. Emphatic Assertion
C. Escalating Assertion D. Language Assertion
12. It conveys sympathy to someone and usually has two parts first, encompasses the recognition of the
feelings or situations of the other person and the second, follows a statement that shows support for other’s
rights.
A. Basic Assertion B. Emphatic Assertion
C. Escalating Assertion D. Language Assertion
13. It is the central argument of the text. And sometimes associated to thesis or proposition.
A. Claim B. Discourse
C. Counterclaim D. Anticipation
14. It provides an opposing viewpoint to the central claim.
A. Claim B. Discourse
C. Counterclaim D. Anticipation
15. Why are both the claim and the counterclaim essential in critical reading?
A. Reading involves argumentation.
B. Both help determine textual evidence.
C. Readers use them in decision making.
D. Classroom interaction needs both.
16. Is both an evaluation and description of a book?
A. Research B. Book Review
Critical Reading And Writing C. Book Report D. Literature Review

Set D
True or False: Blacken the circle whether each statement holds true or not. 57. Writing in a style that your audience expects and that fits your purpose is key to successful writing.
A. In Group Jargon B. Levels of Formality
1. Writing like listening involves a writer (producer) and a reader (receiver). C. Biased Language D. Concise Language
2. Critical reading is reading beyond understanding the text.
3. Completeness, unity and orderly movement of ideas are the complete characteristics of a well- written text.
4. Thesis statement is usually placed in the last part of the essay or outline.
5. There are four major types of outline.
6. Descriptive essay tells a story usually from the experiences and point of view of the writer.
7. Free writing is a commonly used as prewriting exercise.
8. Reading is a way of dispensing knowledge while writing is the way of obtaining information.
9. Writing is a method of representing language in visual or tactile form.
Booklet No. ____
17. It is an investigation that leads to the discovery of new knowledge and a systematic exploration of possible
solutions to an existing problem.
A. Research B. Book Review
C. Book Report D. Literature Review
18. It is a statement of generalization based on the results of the study.
A. Conclusion B. References
C. Results and Discussion D. Methodology
19. This is where you will indicate the books , journals.
A. Conclusion B. References
C. Results and Discussion D. Methodology
20. This gives an overview of what the project is about.
A. Project Objectives B. Project methodology
C. Budgetary Requirement D. Project Background
21. In this part, you need to state explicitly what the project aims to achieve.
A. Project Objectives B. Project Deliverables
C. Budgetary Requirement D. Project Background

22. Indicates the financial requirements of the project.

A. Project Objectives B. Project methodology
C. Budgetary Requirement D. Project Background
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.
B. It is reading with the use of verbal and non-verbal cues.
C. 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.
26. 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 A. Claim of fact B. Claim of value
B. First, then, next, finally C. Claim of policy D. Claim of prize
C. Similarly, most likely 43. Which of these characteristics are NOT true about essay and paragraph?
D. In contrast, differently A. Essay is shorter than paragraph.
B. Essay has organization while paragraph has order of sentences.
C. Essay has thesis statement while paragraph has topic sentence.
D. They are cohesive and coherent.
Directions: Identify which type of claim the statement is making.
A . Claim of Fact B. Claim of Judgement / Value
C. Action Or Policy D, Claim of Prize
44. Which of these reasons best explains why outlining is necessary?
27. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many illnesses. A. It helps you see whether your ideas connect well with one another using transitions.
28. Honesty is the best policy. B. It is a systematic arrangement of ideas showing which are the main points and which are the sub-
29. Television newscasting influences the way Americans think about social and political issues. points.
30. The Bates GRE Study Guide is an excellent tutorial for students preparing to take the GRE. C. It identifies the topic sentence and the supporting sentences.
31. To attract more nontraditional students, this college must review and revise its course offerings. D. It uses Roman and Arabic numerals, capital and small letters.
32. The existence of nuclear weapons has prevented the outbreak of World War III. 45. Below are sentences in a paragraph, which among the sentences is NOT related to the others?
33. An improved sewer system would solve these flood drainage problems. A. Indolence in the Philippines is a chronic malady, but not a hereditary one.
34. America should protect its domestic industries with tariffs and quotas. B. The Filipinos have not always been what they are.
35. Obesity can cause heart disease. C. Magellan went to the Philippines for a reason.
36. Increasing population threatens the environment. D. Witnesses whereto of their being hardworking are the historians after the discovery of the island.
46. It is the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas in an orderly and organized manner.
37. These are the products, information , reports, etc that will be delivered to the client at the end and B. Discourse B. text C. speech D. Writing
throughout the duration of the project. 47. Which of the following does NOT describe a “TEXT”?
A. Project Objectives B. Project Deliverables A. Text is viewed in simpler terms in traditional grammar.
C. Budgetary Requirement D. Project Background B. Text is extremely significant in all aspects of communication.
38. It is a marketing document that captures your skills and capability. C. Text is an extended structure of syntactic units.
A. Resume B. Application letter D. Texts in general hang together and make sense.
C. Office Correspondence D. Personal brochure 48. All of the following are examples of written text, EXCEPT?
39. Among the patterns of paragraph development, which of them intends to tell sequence of events? A. Signs B. Announcements
A. Classification B. Definition C. C. Questionnaires D. Coherence
C. Description D. Narration 49. In a text with cohesion, what is the “glue” that holds ideas together?
40. Which of these parts of an outline refers to the assertion of the writer or speaker? C. a central concept B. a clear outline
A. Body B. Thesis Statement D. C. a specific title D. a coherent form
C. Title D. None of the above
41. Which of the following is NOT true about topic sentence. For items 50– 54 refer to the following answers from the guest when taking room service.
A. It tells the main idea of the paragraph. C. It can be explicit or implicit. Match the following questions to their possible answers to achieve connectionism or a unified text.
B. It can be found in the beginning. D. It supports the main idea.
42. What does the author wants to assert in the sentence, The Sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal A. I want poached egg.
purposes, such an aesthetic and a sedative? B. Continental breakfast, please.
 C. This is Uzziah of room 202 and I’d like to order food for breakfast. A. Basic Assertion B. Emphatic Assertion
D.I prefer to have macchiato. C. Escalating Assertion D. Language Assertion
E. Precisely! Thank you. 65. It involves “I” language and is useful for expressing negative feelings.
50. May I repeat your order Sir? You order a continental breakfast with poached egg and macchiato drink. A. Basic Assertion B. Emphatic Assertion
Did I get your order right Sir? C. Escalating Assertion D. Language Assertion
51. Room Service Department, this is Netanya Keli, good morning? How may I help you?
52. What kind of breakfast Sir? Is it Continental Breakfast or Full English Breakfast?
53. Which do you prefer Sir? Hard-boiled egg, poached egg, sunny side-up, or scrambled egg?
54. What about your drink Sir? We have hot chocolate, coffee, or tea. "Don’t give up. The beginning is always the hardest. Life rewards those who work hard at it."
- Unknown
55. It is the act of constructing and deconstructing ideas in both spoken and written form based on a given
context.
A. Explaining B. Thinking
C. Evaluating D. Reasoning Good luck and God bless !!!

56. It is the process of expressing ideas and opinions as well as justifying a stand based on prior and existing
knowledge and experiences needed to arrive at a decision.
A. Explaining B. Thinking
C. Evaluating D. Reasoning
58. Specialized language used by groups of like- minded individuals.
A. In Group Jargon B. Levels of Formality
C. Biased Language D. Concise Language
59. It is a language which is vague and obscure and does not bring to mind specific visual images.
A. Abstract Language B. Concrete Language
C. Biased Language D. Concise Language
60. This is the substance of the text.
A. Objectivity B. Content
C. Significance D. Rationale
61. It is an arguable statement –an idea that a rhetor that is speaker or writer.
A. Claim B. Discourse
C. Agreement D. Anticipation
62. It involves connection built on social meanings in which participants make intertextual links in order to
build social relationships or connections.
A. Hyper textuality B. Intertextuality
C. Textuality D. Hyper Inter Textuality
63. It refers to the making of a value judgement.
A. Proposition B. Evaluation
C. Thesis Statement D. Philosophy
64. It is a simple and straightforward statement for expressing feelings, opinions and beliefs.