KAUNLARAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC.

(formerly: KAUNLARAN LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION INC.)

UPV CAMPUS, MIAGAO, ILOILO
2nd Semester Midterm Examination
Reading and Writing
NAME:_______________________________ DATE:_________________
GRADE LEVEL:_____ TEACHER:____________________ SCORE:_____
I. Match the pattern of development in column A to the transitional device in
column B. Write only the letter of your choice on the space provide below .
A B

_______ 1. cause and effect a. arguably

_______ 2. spatial b. as defined
_______ 3. chronology c. away from
_______ 4. classification d. by
_______ 5. comparison e. consequently
_______ 6. contrast f. even though
_______ 7. definition g. in a similar fashion
_______ 8. persuasion h. meanwhile
_______ 9. problem-solution i. the next category
_______ 10. exemplification j. to illustrate

II. Read the following statements very carefully. Choose one pattern from the
box that best matches the thesis statement. You may choose a pattern more
than once.
cause - and – classification/
description definition persuasion
effect division

comparison
narration/ problem exemplification/
and
time order solution classification
contrast
______________ 1. Although Instagram and Twitter have significant similarities, they
also have striking personalities.
______________ 2. Freedom is a concept that needs to be understood.
______________ 3. Juvenile delinquency is a social issue that requires urgent action.
______________ 4. In the field of law, there are several subspecialties which you can
focus on.
______________ 5. Major events happened that led to the defeat of Japan during
World War II.
______________ 6. Teeth bleaching can be done in five simple steps.
______________ 7. All provincial buses should not be allowed to pass through EDSA.
______________ 8. iPhone 6 has many features that make it stand out in the market.
______________ 9. There are many reasons why unemployment continues to
increase.
______________ 10. Drinking cough syrup may lead to various side effects.
III. Identify the main idea, the pattern of development, and the signal words in
each paragraph.
Text 1

Drinking alcohol can sometimes be tolerated if done in moderation. However,

letting it take over our lives is another story. Many teenagers are not aware of the
dire consequences of drinking too much alcohol. First, drinking too much alcohol can
damage our heart. Doctors claim that while drinking alcohol occasionally is good for
the heart, if it is taken excessively the drinker may suffer from irregular heartbeat,
stroke, cardiomyopathy, and high blood pressure. Being alcoholic will also take a toll
on our liver and can lead to variety of diseases such as fibrosis, hepatitis, and fatty
liver. Finally, drinking alcoholic can weaken our immune system and make our body
more vulnerable to various diseases. It also weakens our body’s ability to ward off
infections.

Main Idea Pattern of Development Signal Words

Text 2

The annual salary report from jobstreet.com determines the top earners in the
Philippines in 2013. The numbers are based on the average salary recorded for
each industry. For fresh graduates, the best-paying jobs are in the fields of legal
services, corporate strategy, secretarial services, education and real estate. For
those with one to four years of experience, the top salaries are from oil and gas
engineering, aircraft maintenance, information technology and instrumentation. As
you approach the supervisory level, the best paying jobs are found in the following
industries: information technology, engineering, database administrator, technical
support, and actuarial science. Finally, as you reach the senior management
position, the most lucrative positions are in quality control, logistics, information
technology, pharmacy and legal services.

Main Idea Pattern of Development Signal Words

 Text 3

In their book, Wilbert McKeachie and Marilla Svinicki described four types of
challenging students. The first type is the attention seeking, discussion-dominating
students. The aim of these students is just to be heard. The second type is the
inattentive students. These are the students who doodle and drift into their own
thoughts during class discussions. They often stare at their cell phones and chat with
their classmates during lecture. We also have the unprepared students. They are the
ones who skip doing their assignments prior to the class. They do not come to class
equipped, even when they are aware of scheduled quizzes and exams. The last type
of challenging students is the uncivil and disrespectful ones. They are the students
who display rude behavior.

Main Idea Pattern of Development Signal Words