Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF OLONGAPO CITY
NEW CABALAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1st QUARTERLY EXAM ON ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Name:_________________________ Grade:____________ Section:____________
Directions: Carefully read the questions and shade the circle of your choice on your
answer sheets. Avoid erasures as much as possible.

1. What is the defining characteristic of academic texts?

A. Casual language
B. Formal language
C. Emotional content
D. Informal vocabulary
2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of academic writing?
A. Objectivity
B. Impersonal tone
C. Informal vocabulary
D. Technical vocabulary
3. What does a literary analysis essay primarily focus on?
A. Summarization of a text
B. Close reading of one or multiple texts
C. Personal experiences of the author
D. Historical context of a text
4. What is the main purpose of a research paper?
A. To express personal opinions
B. To provide historical records
C. To support a thesis or make an argument
D. To summarize a doctoral candidate's research
5. What is a dissertation in the context of academic writing?
A. A short research paper
B. A document submitted at the conclusion of a Ph.D. program
C. A scholarly article
D. A literary analysis essay
6. Where might academic papers be published?
A. In a newspaper
B. In a blog post
C. In an academic journal or scholarly book
D. In a personal diary
7. Which of the following is NOT a common structure for academic texts?
A. The five-part essay structure
B. The three-part essay structure
C. The IMRaD structure
D. The introduction-body-conclusion structure
8. What is the primary purpose of the introduction in the three-part essay structure?
A. To summarize the entire paper
B. To provide definitions and background information
C. To present the main findings
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D. To evaluate the paper's importance
9. Which part of the essay is considered the heart of the essay?
A. Introduction
B. Conclusion
C. Body
D. Abstract
10. What sections are included in the IMRaD structure of an academic text?
A. Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion
B. Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
C. Background, Hypotheses, Data Collection, and Conclusion
D. Analysis, Findings, Literature Review, and Conclusion
11. Why might a reader use different reading strategies for different contexts?
A. Because their reading speed varies.
B. Because their purpose for reading changes.
C. Because they have multiple books to read.
D. Because they prefer using various fonts.
12. What should you consider when deciding which reading strategies to use?
A. The length of the text
B. The font size of the text
C. The author's nationality
D. Your purpose for reading
13. What is NOT considered as a purpose for reading academic texts?
A. To scan for specific information.
B. To critique an argument.
C. To change the font of the text.
D. To learn something.
14. What is one way to adjust your reading strategies to your purpose of reading?
A. Changing the font size.
B. Speculating about the author's purpose
C. Reading only the introduction
D. Highlighting every sentence.
15. What should you do to get an overview of a text's structure before reading it?
A. Take a long break.
B. Read the entire text.
C. Preview the text, looking at headings, figures, tables, etc.
D. Annotate and mark every sentence.
16. What should you do with discussion questions provided by the authors?
A. Ignore them.
B. Memorize them.
C. Read and write them on a note-taking sheet.
D. Save them for later.
17. How can you identify relationships in the text?
A. By guessing.
B. By reading the entire text first.
C. By using headings and transition words.
D. By taking long breaks.
18. What is the purpose of creating a vocabulary list while reading?
A. To memorize all the words.
B. To test your vocabulary skills.
C. To easily recall important or unfamiliar words.
D. To highlight them in the text.
19. How can you infer unfamiliar words' meanings?
A. By ignoring them.
B. By asking the author directly.
C. By identifying their relationship to the main idea.
D. By reading a dictionary.
20. What should you do to check your comprehension of the author's ideas?
A. Take long breaks.
B. Write a summary of a concept map.
C. Change the font of the text.
D. Avoid discussing the text with others.
21. What is the primary goal of summarizing, as described by Buckley (2004)?
A. Expanding the text.
B. Reducing text size while retaining main ideas.
C. Increasing the text's complexity.
D. Adding personal opinions to the text.
22. How does Diane Hacker (2008) define summarizing in "A Canadian Writer's Reference"?
A. Stating a work's thesis and main ideas in a complex manner.
B. Providing detailed explanations of the text's content.
C. Stating a work's thesis and main ideas "simply, briefly, and accurately".
D. Summarizing by using the author's exact words.
23. What is the definition of summarizing from dictionaries?
A. Expanding information into a more detailed form.
B. Condensing information while retaining main points.
C. Copying the original text word for word.
D. Providing a detailed analysis of the author's intent.
24. What is one crucial step in summarizing to avoid plagiarism?
A. Reusing the author's words verbatim.
B. Completing the reading quickly.
C. Understanding the author's intent through thorough reading.
D. Avoiding visual aids in the summary.
25. Which technique can be used to present information in visual formats during
summarization?
A. Restating the original text word for word.
B. Avoiding the use of diagrams or charts.
C. Using flow charts, infographics, and cause-and-effect charts.
D. Ignoring the main points and focusing on illustrations.
26. What is the recommended approach to using vocabulary in auto summarizing?
A. Use the original words of the author for precision.
B. Avoid summarizing by using any vocabulary.
C. Restate the words into different ones while retaining information.
D. Avoid summarizing by using your own vocabulary.
27. What is the primary purpose of outlining in the writing process?
A. To create a final draft of the paper.
B. To visualize the paper's potential structure.
C. To generate new ideas for the paper.
D. To correct grammar and spelling errors in the paper.
28.How does outlining help writers connect information in their paper?
A. By adding unnecessary details.
B. By organizing ideas linearly.
C. By avoiding the use of subtopics.
D. By focusing only on the thesis statement.
29. What does an outline provide in terms of visualizing the structure of a paper?
A. A random arrangement of ideas
B. A linear and organized plan
C. A disorganized mess of thoughts
D. A final draft of the paper
30. How can you begin the process of creating an outline for your paper?
A. Write the entire paper first.
B. Answer the question that leads to your thesis statement.
C. Ignore the main ideas of the paper.
D. Focus solely on the paper's title.
31. Which of the following is NOT a type of outline?
A. Sentence outline
B. Topic outline
C. Paragraph outline
D. Graphic outline
32. What is the purpose of placing a title at the center above the outline?
A. To make the outline more visually appealing.
B. To serve as the main heading of the paper.
C. To demonstrate the writer's creativity.
D. To indicate the topic of the writer's choice.
33.What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in academic writing?
A. To provide a summary of the entire paper.
B. To express the author's personal opinions.
C. To guide the reader on the paper's topic and the author's position.
D. To include detailed information about the subject matter.
34. How does a thesis statement function as a "road map" for a paper?
A. By including all the details of the paper.
B. By telling the reader what to expect from the rest of the paper.
C. By offering multiple interpretations of the topic.
D. By summarizing the entire paper in one sentence.
35. What does it mean when it is said that the thesis statement "focuses your ideas into one or
two sentences"?
A. It limits the number of paragraphs in the paper.
B. It narrows down the scope of the paper.
C. It includes multiple interpretations of the topic.
D. It uses complex language to confuse the reader.
36. Which type of writing often contains an explicit thesis statement that is part of the text?
A. Academic writing
B. Works of literature
C. Journalism and reporting
D. Personal diaries
37. In what type of writing might you find an implicit thesis statement?
A. Academic writing only.
B. Works of literature only.
C. Journalism and reporting only.
D. Both works of literature and academic writing.
38. What is another term for an implicit thesis statement in literature?
A. Central idea
B. Introduction
C. Theme
D. Conclusion
39. Which approach regards literature as a unique form of human knowledge that needs to be
examined in its own terms and focuses on elements such as style, structure, tone, and
imagery?
A. Gender Criticism
B. Historical Criticism
C. Formalist Criticism
D. Reader-Response Criticism
40. What is the primary goal of formalist critics?
A. To understand the social, cultural, and intellectual context of a literary work.
B. To question the patriarchal attitudes in literature.
C. To determine how elements of form work together with the text's content.
D. To analyze how sexual identity influences the reception of literary works.

Essay: Answer the question accordingly for 10 points.

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Question: Discuss the importance of definition, explication, and clarification in comprehending

and communicating abstract concepts. Use various definition techniques and examples to
illustrate their roles. How do these processes contribute to the clarity of concept papers?

Rubrics for Scoring –

1. Definition Techniques – 2 points

2. Understanding of Explications and Implications – 2 points
3. Understanding and Application of Clarification – 2 points
4. Coherence and Organization – 2 points
5. Language and Style – 2 points
TOTAL – 10 points