Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. This pattern of development organizes details based on the cause, the reason, and the
results or consequence of a certain phenomenon.
a. Definition b. Cause and Effect c. Exemplification d. Problem and Solution
2. It organizes ideas into categories or divisions based on criteria and standards.
a. Narration b. Description c. Definition d. Classification
3. It is an organization of ideas based on how the event, places, people, things and
concepts are similar to or different from one another.
a. Narration b. Description c. Comparison and Contrast d. Problem and Solution
4. The pattern of written text which explains information through the use of illustrations,
examples, and descriptions.
a. Definition b. Narration c. Classification d. Exemplification
5. It presents the general statement and provides specific and concrete examples to
expound on the main idea.
a. Problem and Solution b. Narration c. Exemplification d. Definition
6. Its purpose is to tell a story or relate an event.
a. Cause and Effect b. Definition c. Description d. Narration
7. The pattern of development which goes into details about a specific object, person or
location in order to firmly set its appearance.
a. Problem and Solution b. Description c. Narration d. Exemplification
8. It describes and discusses possible solutions to a problem.
a. Cause and Effect b. Description c. Problem and Solution d. Definition
9. Which property of a well-written text that arranges ideas, incidents, details, evidence
and order?
a. Organization c. Coherence and Cohesion
b. Language Use d. Writing Mechanics
10. The choice of words which should be clear, precise, and no ambiguity.
a. Outlining c. Coherence and Cohesion
b. Language Use d. Organization
11. These are achieved when ideas are logically, clearly, and smoothly link to one another.
a. Mechanics c. Grammar and Punctuation
b. Paragraphing and Summarizing d. Coherence and Cohesion
12. This involves the rules of written language such as capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling.
a. Idea Development b. Organization c. Writing Mechanics d. Word Choice
13. Which of the following is not a mechanic of writing?
a. Language Use b. Grammar c. Punctuation d. Capitalization
14. This claim argues that something is good or bad, or right or wrong or that one thing
is better than another thing.
a. Claim of Value b. Claim of Policy c. Claim of Fact d. Claim of Honesty
15. Which of the following is a Claim of Fact?
a. There is only one God.
b. “Ang Probinsyano” is the best teleserye ever in Philippine TV.
c. Using cellphones inside the classroom should be prohibited.
d. Legislation should be passed to stop the sale of cigarette.
16. Which of the following is a Claim of Policy?
a. Honesty is the best policy.
b. Oranges are better than apples.
c. Using cellphones inside the classroom should be prohibited.
d. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many illnesses.
17. Which of the following is a Claim of Value?
a. All students must wear complete uniform. c. The fire burns.
b. Churches should have to pay taxes. d. The “Lakers” is the best team in NBA.
18. “Instagram is owned by Facebook.”
a. Claim of Value b. Claim of Fact c. Claim of Policy d. Claim of Honesty
19. Which of the following describes hypertext?
a. borrows from text c. uses allusions
b. involves creation of a new text d. links text to another website
20. Why is hypertext important?
a. Readers can use quotation. c. Readers can access to further information of a topic discussed.
 b. Writers borrow works of the past. d. Writers uses exact lines from dialogue or action.
21. Which of the following is intertext?
a. Like Job in the Bible, Mario is very patient.
b. Your love affair is the modern version of Romeo and Juliet.
c. Be deeply touched by Spiderman’s, “With great power, comes great responsibility.”
d. All of the above
22. “Intertextuality” uses ___________ .
a. Allusions b. Quotations c. Retelling d. All of the above
23. Which of the following statements is NOT true in critical reading?
a. Ideas and beliefs are firm for critical readers.
b. To read critically, it is vital that one knows what correct and incorrect reasoning is.
c. Be willing to change your ideas when there is a new set of information introduced.
d. Critical readers base their judgments on evidence.
24. Which of the following describes a critical reader.
a. Spends time reflecting on the reading material.
b. Makes interaction with the author while reading.
c. Expresses his opposition or agreement to the author’s ideas.
d. All of the above
25. Which of the following statements is true?
a. Always take the author’s own statement as true. c. Critical reading means criticizing the text.
b. Academic reading needs concentration and comprehension. d. None of the above
26. Another term used for assertion.
a. evidence b. counterclaim c. claim d. refutation
27. Which of the following is an assertion/claim?
a. “That was a lame movie!”
b. “I thought the movie was good because the acting was believable.”
c. “The script was great and the acting brings life to the story.”
d. “Everything was good from cinematography to the overall production value.
28. Which of the following is NOT true for a counterclaim?
a. Opposes of a claim b. Negates a claim c. Supports a claim d. Disagrees the claim
29. “Homework helps students get better grades in school.” Which of the following
is a good counterclaim.
a. Homework is essential. c. Homework reinforces the day’s lesson.
b. Homework increases performance. d. None of the above.
30. There are 3 steps in accomplishing a book/article review:
(1) Reading actively (2) Gathering of evidence (3) Formatting
a. 2 – 3 - 1 b. 1 – 2 - 3 c. 3 – 2 – 1 d. 2 – 1 – 3
31. Which of the following describes a literature review?
a. discusses scholarly sources c. gives overview of a current knowledge
b. pinpoints gaps in an existing research d. all of the above
32. It is a completed study that reports an investigation of a problem.
a. Research Report b. Progress Report c. Proposal Report d. Periodic Report
33. This is a marketing document that kicks off a relationship between an organization
and outside project stakeholders.
a. Research Proposal b. Project Proposal c. Periodic Report d. Progress Report
34. A paper where an author chooses a side on a particular topic and builds up a case for
his/her opinion.
a. Research Paper b. Position Paper c. Reaction Paper d. Critique Paper
35. It refers to a document prepared by job seekers to possible employers.
a. Transcript of Records b. Recommendation letter c. Resume d. Abstract
36. Which is not included in a resume?
a. Work Experience b. Contact Information c. Transcript of Records d. Skills and Training
37. The purpose of the application for college admission is ____________ .
a. to express your main reason for choosing a certain school for college;
b. to persuade the board that you are a good fit for the school.
c. to convince the board that you should be accepted to study in the school.
d. None of the above
38. In which part of the college admission letter do an applicant’s name and
address appear?
a. Heading b. Date of the letter c. Inside address d. Salutation
39. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. It is effective to use the phrase “To whom it may concern” the salutation.
b. Knowledge of the job and the company will help you in drafting your cover letter.
c. The appropriate size for a cover letter is 8 1⁄2” by 14”.
d. A cover letter is best written in the third person point of view.
40. Which information should be included in the body of an application letter?
a. Details of your academic qualifications
b. Explanation of the benefits the company can get from hiring you
c. Personal qualities related to the job
d. All of the abo
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READING AND WRITING SKILLS

ANSWER KEY

1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. B
11. D
12. C
13. A
14. A
15. A
16. C
17. D
18. B
19. D
20. C
21. D
22. D
23. A
24. D
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. C
29. D
30. B
31. D
32. A
33. B
34. B
35. C
36. C
37. D
38. A
39. B
40. D