Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Cebu Province
CORDOVA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Day-as, Cordova, Cebu
3rd Summative Assessment in
Reading & Writing
Name: _______________________________________ Section: ________________ Date: ___________ Score: __________

DIRECTIONS: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the best answer.

1. Hypertext reading is more difficult than intertext reading.

A. True B. False C. Both A & B D. None of the above
2. Your tone must be courteous when you are writing counterclaims.
A. True B. False C. Both A & B D. None of the above
3. Which is an example of a modal hedge?
A. Could B. Probably C. Usually D. None of the above
4. Critical reading is meant to assess the validity of textual evidence and not to criticize.
A. True B. False C. Both A & B D. None of the above
5. Fact, convention, opinion, and preference are common types of assertion used in
A. Identifying assertion C. Determining evidence
B. Formulating counterclaim D. None of the above
6. Critical reading is not to criticize but to assess the validity of the text
A. True B. False C. Both A & B D. Not so sure
7. Interaction with the text is necessary in evaluating judgment.
A. True B. False C. Both A & B D. None of the above
8. Determining evidence is
A. Asserting facts to support claims C. Conducting a survey
B. Rebutting a previous claim D. Showing courteous
9. Hedges are used to be courteous in expressing
A. Evidence B. Assertions C. Counterclaims D. Critical reading
10. The following are the forms of hedges, EXCEPT:
A. Modals B. Frequency adverbs C. Location adverbs D. Probability adverbs
11. Which is a Frequency adverb?
A. Could B. Probably C. Usually D. None of the above
12. It is a body of facts given by the authors to support their claims?
A. Counterclaims B. Opinion C. Evidence D. None of the above
13. It is an engaging in analytic activity which involves the reader by asking questions about the text and
the author’s claim.
A. Evidence B. Assertions C. Counterclaims D. Critical reading
14. It is a form of language analysis that does not take the given text at face value, but involves a
deeper examination of the claims put forth as well as the supporting points and possible
counterarguments.
A. Evidence B. Assertions C. Counterclaims D. Critical reading
15. It is the act of giving a statement for justification and explanation.
A. Hedges B. Reasoning C. Asserting D. Evidence
16. Interaction with the text is not necessary in evaluating judgment.
A. True B. False C. Both A & B D. None of the above
17. Which is an example of a probability adverb?
A. Could B. Probably C. Usually D. None of the above
18. Hedges are used to be courteous in expressing
A. Evidence B. Assertions C. Counterclaims D. Critical reading
19. Which of the following is a body of facts given by authors to support their claims?
A. Counterclaim B. Opinion C. Evidence D. None of the above
20. Critical reading is not to assess but to criticize the validity of the text.
A. True B. False C. Both A & B D. Not so sure
21. Intertext reading is difficult than hypertext reading.
A. True B. False C. Both A & B D. None of the above
22. Your tone must not be courteous when you are writing counterclaims.
A. True B. False C. Both A & B D. None of the above
23. Critical reading is not meant to assess the validity of textual evidence and not to criticize
A. True B. false C. Both A & B D. None of the above
24. The following are types of assertion EXCEPT:
A. Basic B. Average C. Emphatic D. Language
25. It occurs when someone is not able to give response to basic assertion of a person.
A. Basic B. Escalating C. Emphatic D. Language
26. It provides an opposing viewpoint to the central claim.
A. Claim B. Counterclaim ` C. Reason D. Evidence
27. It is the central argument of the text. It can also be called a thesis or a proposition.
A. Claim B. Counterclaim C. Reason D. Evidence
28. It is a refutation to the central proposition.
A. Claim B. Counterclaim C. Reason D. Evidence
29. It tells why a claim is made.
A. Claim B. Counterclaim C. Reason D. Evidence
30. It is the fact or research that supports the claim and reason.
A. Claim B. Counterclaim C. Reason D. Evidence
31. Which of the following is an example of basic assertion?
A. I know that the Philippines, before pre-Spaniard colonization, has their system of
writing called the ‘baybayin’. This alone proves that the Filipinos are literate as
opposed to the Spaniards claim.
B. The Philippines has an advanced civilization before the colonization of Spain.
C. I feel proud because of the civilization social advancement and at the same time sad
because of the promulgation of social differentiation.
D. I know what you have to say is important, but I really want to finish what I was saying. I
really want to finish before you begin to speak.
32. What makes a strong literary assertion?
A. Every assertion must contain hypothesis proposed by the author.
B. Every assertion must be followed by facts and evidence.
C. Every assertion must include observation made by the novelist.
D. Every assertion must include the summary of articles.
33. The following are types of assertion EXCEPT:
A. Basic B. Core C. Emphatic D. Language
34. Which of the following is an example of empathic assertion?
A. I know that the Philippines, before pre-Spaniard colonization, has their system of
writing called the ‘baybayin’. This alone proves that the Filipinos are literate as
opposed to the Spaniards claim.
B. The Philippines has an advanced civilization before the colonization of Spain.
C. I feel proud because of the civilization social advancement and at the same time
sad because of the promulgation of social differentiation.
D. I know what you have to say is important, but I really want to finish what I was saying. I
really want to finish before you begin to speak.
35. A statement used to make a declaration or to express strong belief on a certain
topic is called _________.
A. Assertion B. Opinion C. Fact D. Affirmation
36. When is the best time to formulate literary assertion?
A. After reading a story C. Before watching a play
B. After playing online games D. Before watching a play
37. Why do we need to formulate assertions? (choose two answers)
A. To convince the reader to accept the writer’s interpretation
B. To let the reader understands the background of thepaper
C. To present the conclusion of the academic paper
D. To let the writer directly convey his/her idea or feeling
38. Which of the following is an example of escalating assertion?
A. I know that the Philippines, before pre-Spaniard colonization, has their system
of writing called the ‘baybayin’. This alone proves that the Filipinos are literate
as opposed to the Spaniards claim.
B. The Philippines has an advanced civilization before the colonization of Spain.
C. I feel proud because of the civilization social advancement and at the
same time sad because of the promulgation of social differentiation.
D.. I know what you have to say is important, but I really want to finish what I was
saying. I really want to finish before you begin to speak.
39. Which of the following is an example of language assertion?
A. I know that the Philippines, before pre-Spaniard colonization, has their system
of writing called the ‘baybayin’. This alone proves that the Filipinos are literate
as opposed to the Spaniards claim.
B. The Philippines has an advanced civilization before the colonization of Spain.
C. I feel proud because of the civilization social advancement and at the same time sad
because of the promulgation of social differentiation.
D.. I know what you have to say is important, but I really want to finish what I was saying. I
really want to finish before you begin to speak.
40. The following are parts of language assertion except:
A. It contains information on its effect or feeling of the writer
B. It contains information on the recommendation of the writer
C. It contains information from other credible sources
D. It contains specific information from the literary work

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