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DIRECTIONS: Read the questions/statements carefully.

Choose the correct


answer among the given choices.

1. It is known as the technical aspect of writing that includes correct usage


of punctuation marks and spelling.
A. Grammar
B. Mechanics
C. Standard Language
D. Diction
2. It is a property of a well-written text that points out the appropriateness
of our choice of words to our target readers.

A. Coherence
B. Cohesion
C. Mechanics
D. Language Use

3. This part of a paragraph aims to give the readers the "takeaways" after
reading the text. This also summarizes the important details that the
author
wants to emphasize.

A. Body
B. Introduction
C. Conclusion
D. Topic Sentence

4. A teacher was checking students' works in Reading and Writing. As he


was
reading one, he was able to spot that a student used "wouldn't, haven't,
didn't"
in his essay. What property of a well written text was violated?

A. Mechanics
B. Cohesion
C. Coherence
D. Language Use

5. Which of the following statements is not true?

A. Cohesion ties up the ideas in a paragraph while coherence holds every


sentences
together.
B. Introductory part of an essay should serve as the hook for readers'
interest and
attention.
C. Conclusion part elaborates and discusses the main idea.
D. Text organization requires writers to provide a clear statement of
supporting
details and textual evidence.

6. These are the sentences that provide details and clarify the main topic in
the
paragraph.

A. Supporting Details
B. Claims
C. Thesis Statement
D. Topic Sentence

7.

8. It is a kind of supporting details that provides examples, reasons.


statistics
that makes the main idea convincing.

A. Minor Detail
B. Major Detail
C. Description
D. Textual Evidence

10. t generally appears in the beginning of a paragraph and states the point
the
writer wishes to make about that subject.

A. Topic Sentence
B. Thesis Statement
C. Supporting Details
D. Topic

11. Is the statement true or false? "We are allowed to use abbreviation if we
mention the name of the institution or organization in its first mention in
the
essay."
True
False

PART II
DIRECTION: Read each paragraph carefully and identify which part of the
essay is used.

1. "23 June 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the


interconnected nature of our world – and that no one is safe until everyone
is safe. Only by acting in solidarity can communities save lives and
overcome the devastating socio-economic impacts of the virus. In
partnership with the United Nations, people around the world are showing
acts of humanity, inspiring hope for a better future. "

Introduction Body Conclusion

2. "We must rethink the future of our environment and tackle climate
change
and environmental degradation with ambition and urgency. Only then can
we protect the health, livelihoods, food security and nutrition of all people,
and ensure that our ‘new normal’ is a better one."

Introduction Body Conclusion

3. Today’s students have many choices when it comes to pursuing a


degree:
four-year programs, two-year programs, large or small classroom settings,
and even daytime or evening classes. With all the different options to
consider, potential students should learn about the different types of
colleges so they can find a school that best fits their personality, budget,

Introduction Body Conclusion

4. "Despite the opponents’ claims against UHC, a universal system will save
lives and encourage the health of all Americans. Why has public education
been so easily accepted, but not public health care? It is time for
Americans
to start thinking socially about health in the same ways they think about
education and police services: as rights of US citizens."

Introduction Body Conclusion

5. "First, the entrance turnstiles click and clank, and then a hallway of noise
bombards me. All the fans’ voices coalesce in a chorus of sound, rising to a
humming clamor. The occasional, “Programs, get your programs, here!”
jumps out through the hum to get my attention. I navigate my way through
the crowded walkways of the stadium, moving to the right of some people,
to the left of others, and I eventually find the section number where my seat
is located. "

Introduction Body Conclusion

6. "Even though Washington, DC, and London are major capital cities of
English-speaking countries in the Western world, they have many
differences along with their similarities. They have vastly different histories,
art cultures, and racial demographics, but they remain similar in their cost
of
living and socioeconomic disparity. "

Introduction Body Conclusion

7. "Class participation and behavior are another aspect of the definition of


a
good student. Simply attending class is not enough; good students arrive
punctually because they understand that tardiness disrupts the class and
disrespects the professors. They might occasionally arrive a few minutes
early to ask the professor questions about class materials or mentally
prepare for the day’s work. "

Introduction Body Conclusion

8. "Both cities are rich in world and national history, though they developed
on
very different time lines. London, for example, has a history that dates back
over two thousand years. It was part of the Roman Empire and known by
the similar name, Londinium. Washington, DC, on the other hand, has only
formally existed since the late eighteenth century. Though Native
Americans
inhabited the land several thousand years earlier. "

Introduction Body Conclusion

9. Growing tomatoes is a simple and rewarding task, and more people


should
be growing them. This paper walks readers through the main steps for
growing and maintaining patio tomatoes from a seedling "

Introduction Body Conclusion

10. "The causes of video game addiction are complex and can vary greatly,
but
the effects have the potential to be severe. Playing video games can and
should be a fun activity for all to enjoy. But just like everything else, the
amount of time one spends playing video games needs to be balanced with
personal and social responsibilities. "

Introduction Body Conclusion

11. "Next, you need to find the right seedling. Growing tomatoes and other
vegetables from seeds can be more complicated (though it is not difficult),
so I am only discussing how to grow tomatoes from a seedling. A seedling,
for those who do not know, is typically understood as a young plant that
has
only recently started growing from the seed. "

Introduction Body Conclusion

DIRECTION: Apply the 3 steps in generating a thesis statement. Write a


question for each topic. Make sure that the question you formulate will
require three details in the answer. Then, answer each question to come up
with a thesis statement. From the thesis statement you have formulated,
write three topic sentences. (10 points)

EXAMPLE:

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