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READING AND WRITING

Midterm Examination

Name: ___________________________________________________________Date_______________
Section: __________________________________________________________Score______________

Direction: Read and analyze the statements given. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
I. READING COMPREHENSION
Read carefully the stories.
Evolution
Like the word “love,” the word “evolution” has many meanings. One biological
definition of “evolution” is “change in the genetic makeup of a population from generation
to generation. A good example of such change is to image what Adam and Eve looked
like. Then take a careful look at the wide range of appearances in various human
populations that exist around the world today. The variation is remarkable. I never cease to
be amazed at the extent of plasticity that the Creator must have designed into living
systems.

For another example of that wonderful God-given plasticity, look at humanity’s best
friends. Of all animals, dogs have had the closest association with humans, have had the
most selective breeding performed on them, and, as a result, come in all sorts of sizes and
shapes. Yet they all probably originated from a basic wolf-type dog in the distant past.
Through time, people have worked to develop thin long legs for speed and endurance in
greyhounds, to select small size and fearlessness in the Jack Russell terriers, to create a short,
compact body with a playful spirit in the pug, and to breed for intelligence and gentleness
in Labrador retrievers. They are just few of many traits that have been artificially
manipulated by selective breeding.
_________ 1. What idea does the first sentence imply?
A. The word could be defined in C. The word could be translated.
various ways. D. The word could be technical
B. The word could mean differently. when used.
_________ 2. Which phrase is closest to the meaning of the word plasticity?
A. ability to be felt C. ability to be taught
B. ability to be shaped D. ability to think
_________ 3. What type of skin does a Russell terrier have?
A. scale C. spike
B. fur D. plate
_________ 4. How did the dogs evolve from being wolf-type to what they are now?
A. Through selective breeding C. Through selective evolving
B. Through selective upbringing D. Through selective experimenting
_________ 5. How does the word artificially function in the last sentence?
A. noun C. adjective
B. verb D. adverb
 Fresh Every Day
In the culinary arts, fresh is paramount. Same-day freshness in fruits and vegetables,
bread, and pasta is crucial. For a really special occasion, don’t even think of making a
spinach lasagna using those old, hard, dry noodles out of a box, frozen spinach, hard dry
cheeses, and out-of-the-can sauce. Instead, pick up just-made lasagna noodles and use
fresh-picked spinach from the garden. Put that together with fresh bite-size mozzarella balls
packed in water, fresh ricotta cheese, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sauce
made with fresh tomatoes, just-picked shallots, bay leaves, basil leaves, and parsley. OK,
maybe you have to use some dried thyme, marjoram, and oregano and maybe a can or
two of tomato paste, but fresh is the name of the game when you are cooking for royalty.

Try a stir-fry of really fresh veggies and mushrooms. Then compare the taste of the
same stir-fry using veggies and mushrooms that have passed their prime, meaning a few
age spots here and there smelling just a bit off. The difference is remarkable. Even with
modern refrigeration, produce starts going bad the moment it is picked. So for those with a
discriminating palate, the rule is always go with the freshest ingredients you can possibly
get. Now don’t get me wrong. When eating to live, I am a great lover of leftovers. They
vividly demonstrate God’s abundance. And for some food items, freshness is not an option.
Aging or cooking might be important processing steps to chemically change the food,
making it more palatable or more nutritious. But for most items, fresh is best.
_________ 6. What does the word paramount mean?
A. necessary importance C. average importance
B. least importance d. greatest importance
_________ 7. Which act does the third sentence discourage you to do?
A. Tending your own spice garden C. Hiring a chef to prepare the menu
B. Getting ingredients at a grocery D. Attending occasions
store
_________ 8. When is eating leftovers important?
A. during instances of survival C. during moments of poverty
B. during rainy seasons D. during good climate
_________ 9. Where will this article most likely appear?
A. Entertainment magazine C. Fitness magazine
B. Sports magazine D. Food magazine
_________ 10. What is the main idea of the selection?
A. In order to survive, one must use C. Spices such as basil and thyme
fresh ingredients. make the food taste better
B. The best ingredients for cooking D. Only the freshest ingredients
are those that are fresh. should be used in cooking.
II. Written Text as Connected Discourse
11. Which of the following is not example of non-fiction?
A. Article B. Essay C. Novel D. Report
12. It is a spoken language that is used in continuous sequence of sounds, just like a
normal conversation.
A. connected course B. connected cores C. connected discourse
13. This is wide variety of genres of linguistic forms.
A. discourse B. sounds C. speech D. text
14. A book for use in an educational curriculum.
A. comics B. pocket books C. story books D. text books
15. It is presented as set of sentences.
A. discourse B. language C. linguistics D. text
III. Brainstorming List
16. It is an informal way of generating topics to write about.
A. Brainstorming B. Idea sharing C. Generating D. Listing
17. A Brainstorming technique that many people find useful.
A. Brainstorming B. Idea sharing C. Generating D. Listing
18. If you will assess the strength of a company, what tool of brainstorming will you use?
A. Delegation Model B. Leadership Attributes C. PEST Analysis D. SWOT Analysis
19. If you are going to measure the attractiveness and potential of a market, what tool of
brainstorming will you use?
A. Delegation Model B. Leadership Attributes C. PEST Analysis D. SWOT Analysis
20. If you are going to use criteria for a successful company, what tool of brainstorming
will you use?
A. Delegation Model B. Leadership Attributes C. PEST Analysis D. SWOT Analysis
21. If you want to know the phases of the company development, what model of
brainstorming will you use?
A. Adizes corporate life-cycle model C. Negotiation process
B. The four Agreements D. Kolb’s learning styles
22. If you are going to test the behavior and attitude development and soft skill
development of a company, what model will you use?
A. Adizes corporate life-cycle model C. Negotiation process
B. The four Agreements D. Kolb’s learning styles
23. You are planning to develop the leadership among managers, what are you going to
use?
A. Negotiation process C. Kolb’s learning styles
B. SWOT Analysis D. Leadership attributes
24. It is used to test the sales and commercial staff and optimizing on profitable outcomes.
A. Negotiation process C. Kolb’s learning styles
B. SWOT Analysis D. Leadership attributes
25. It is used as criteria for a successful company.
A. McKinsey Seven-S’s C. Mackensiy Seven-S’s
B. Mackinsey Seven-S’s D. Mckinsiy Seven-sS

IV. Graphic Organizers

For nos. 21-25, classify the type of graphic organizer given on the top of the
choices.

26. A. Basic Outline C. Topical Organizer

B. Hierarchical Topical Outline D. Venn Diagram
27. A. Basic Outline C. Topical Organizer
B. Hierarchical Topical Outline D. Venn Diagram

28. A. Basic Outline C. Topical Organizer

B. Hierarchical Topical Outline D. Venn Diagram

29. A. Basic Outline C. Topical Organizer

B. Hierarchical Topical Outline D. Venn Diagram

30. A. 5W’s C. Concept Map

B. KWL D. Main Idea

V. Outline
31. It organizes materials hierarchically and sequentially by classifying the main topics,
subtopics and supporting details.
A. Brainstorming C. Listing
B. Graphic Organizer D. Main Idea
32. It includes a prefix at the beginning of each topic as a reference aid.
A. alphanumeric outline B. sentence outline C. topic outline
33. It is a hierarchical outline composed of sentences.
A. alphanumeric outline B. sentence outline C. topic outline
34. It is a hierarchical outline composed of topics.
A. alphanumeric outline B. sentence outline C. topic outline
35. Each entry is a subtopic of the subject of the outline.
A. alphanumeric outline B. sentence outline C. topic outline
VI. Pattern Development in Writing
36. In this paragraph, you convey how something sounds, smells, tastes, feels, and looks.
A. Definition B. Description C. Exemplification D. Narration
37. This paragraph uses specific illustrations to clarify a general statement.
A. Definition B. Description C. Exemplification D. Narration
38. It requires chronological ordering.
A. Definition B. Description C. Exemplification D. Narration
39. A paragraph demonstrating this technique will include the class to which it belongs.
A. Definition B. Description C. Exemplification D. Narration
40. A paragraph that demonstrates the similarities and differences of the subjects.
A. cause and effect B. process analysis C. problem-solution
41. A paragraph using process describes how something works.
A. cause and effect B. process analysis C. problem-solution
42. This pattern presents the readers with a problem and some facts or reasons why is it a
problem.
A. cause and effect B. process analysis C. problem-solution
43. The paragraph requires convincing the readers that the opinion of the writer is the
right one.
A. persuasion B. division and classification C. cause and effect
44. You are discussing a single item and breaking it down into its components.
A. cause and effect B. process analysis C. problem-solution
45. You are exploring why events occur and what happens as a result of them.
A. cause and effect B. process analysis C. problem-solution

VII. Properties of a Well-Written Text

46. Paraphrasing is a process under what properties of a well-written text.
A. Organization C. Language Use
B. Coherence and Cohesion D. Mechanics
47. It is important to choose the language that is as precise and clear as possible.
A. Precise and Clear Language C. Formality of Language
B. Constructive Language D. Familiar Language
48. It is a negative message in a positive way, whereas destructive language directs
blame and criticism toward the reader.
A. Precise and Clear Language C. Formality of Language
B. Constructive Language D. Familiar Language
49. As a writer, it is important not only to think about what you say, but how you say it.
A. Organization C. Language Use
B. Coherence and Cohesion D. Mechanics
50. It describes the technical aspects of writing.
A. Organization C. Language Use
B. Coherence and Cohesion D. Mechanics
VIII. TYPES OF WRITING STYLE
51. It is usually explaining something in a process.
A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive
52. The main purpose of this writing is to describe.
A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive

53. The main purpose is to convince the people.

A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive

54. It is usually telling a story.

A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive

55. It is usually in logical order and sequence.

A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive

For nos. 56-60, classify the different situations whether what type of writing style will it falls.

56. “The team is advised to make business proposal about the product that they made.”
A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive

57. “Come On! And try this whitening soap that we made especially for you. It only costs
P200 per soap!”
A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive

58. “Our life story for the day is about the Life of Manuel Arguilia, the famous writer of how
my Brother Leon brought Home a Wife.”
A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive

59. “That basset hound dog has a long muscle build body.”
A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive

60. “These are some of the steps of making a blue berry cheesecake.
1. Combine crumbs and sugar, pour melted butter. ...
2. Beat cream cheese, add sugar.
3. Soak gelatin in milk for 5 minutes, and heat it up (or place it in microwave) to melt
the gelatin.
4. Gradually pour this while beating the cream cheese mixture.
A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Narrative D. Persuasive

Prepared by

MARK FRANCIS E. MUNAR

Subject Teacher

Noted by

DR. MARCELO P. ALUYEN

Master Teacher II
Teacher-in-Charge SHS