Summative Eapp
Summative Eapp
Summative Eapp
Department of Education
REGION VIII
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BORONGAN CITY
Eastern Samar National Comprehensive High School
SUMMATIVE TEST
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
I. Direction: Read the question in each item carefully. Select only the letter of the correct answer
from the given choices.
1. It is a reading material that provides information that include concepts and theories that are
related to the specific discipline?
A. Academic Texts B. Dissertation
C. Research Paper D. Thesis Paper
2. Which part of the structure of an Academic Text provides the reader with a clear idea of the
focus and aim of the text the topic of the essay/article will be presented?
A. Body B. Conclusion
C. Introduction D. Main Idea
3. Which language feature of academic writing conta ins fewer words that refer to the writer or
the reader?
A. Complexity B. Formality
C. Objectivity D. Precision
4. In this particular language feature colloquial words and expressions, abbreviated forms, two-
word verb, subheadings, numbering, bullet points, and asking questions should be AVOIDED:
A. Complexity B. Explicitness
C. Formality D. Hedging
5. What techniques in writing organizes a material in a logical way into main ideas, supporting
ideas, and supporting details?
A. Outlining B. Paraphrasing
C. Precis Writing D. Summarizing
6. This is a brief, original summary of the important ideas given in a long selection.
A. Outlining B. Paraphrasing
C. Precis Writing D. Summarizing
7. What academic text has the following structure?
Title
Background of the Study
Preliminary Literature Review
Statement of the Problem
A. Academic Research B. Essay
C. Project D. Technical Report
8. Making connections is one of reading strategies, thus this involves the following, EXCEPT:
A. Text to life B. Text to nature
C. Text to self D. Text to text
9. Which approach in criticism “examines how sexual identity influences the creation and
reception of literary works”?
A. Formalism B. Feminism
C. Structuralism D. Marxism
10. Which of the following is needed to make objective assessment?
A. Tradition B. Opinions
C. Reactions D. Facts
11.Which critical approach focuses on understanding ways gender roles are reflected or
contradicted by texts?
A. Reader-response B. Feminism
C. Historicism D. Marxism
12. Which critical approach focuses on ways texts reflect, reinforce, or challenge the effects of
class, power relations, and social roles?
A. Reader-response B. Feminism
C. Media Criticism D. Marxism
13. What does this statement from The Digital Divide: The Challenge of Technology and Equity
mean? “As technology has become a tool for learning in almost all courses taken by students, it
will be seen as a means to an end rather than an end in itself.”
A. Technology is used to reach goals and finish tasks.
B. Technology is already a course to be taken in college.
C. Technology means the end.
D. Technology is the end of all means.
14. In writing definitions in your concept paper, what does it mean with mutual exclusivity?
A. make sure that the features of the term do not overlap with other similar concepts of
the same class
B. make sure that all the features of the concepts are present
C. make sure that there are different features present in the concept
D. make sure the concept paper has a unique feature among others
15. How can you develop a concept paper through explanation?
A. By giving thorough explanation
B. By providing examples of situations
C. By giving background of the topic
D. None of the above
16. Concepts can be explained through ____.
A. modes and patterns B. diagram
C. long sentences D. exact definitions
17. In formal definition, one should avoid ____.
A. the same term to be defined B. difficult and unfamiliar words
C. mutual exclusivity D. explication
18. When do you use formal language?
a. In an academic essay
b. When you talk to a friend
c. When you write a text message
d. In sending emails
19. Create mental images of the settings, characters and events in the text.
a. Connect
b. Visualize
c. Clarify
d. Evaluate
20. “This story reminds me of something I heard on the news” is an example of which strategy?
A. Visualizing
B. Connection
C. Clarifying
D. Summarizing
21. When you give your opinion of a book or story, you are using the strategy.
A. Question B. Evaluation C.
Summarize D. Clarify
22-23 Choose the letter that presents the best summary in each of the following paragraphs.
22. Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner.
Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken
Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was
always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she
would just flip a coin.
A. Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.
B. Jill loves Mexican food.
C. The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.
D. Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.
23. Right now, Jason was playing right field. He really wanted to play third base. Earlier this
year, coach had put him in left field and second base in a game, but never at third base. Once in
practice, coach let him play third base, but he kept missing ground balls. When he did stop one,
he made a bad throw to first base. Maybe if he kept practicing, Jason would be good enough to
play third base. That was his dream.
A. Jason really wanted to play third base.
B. Jason was the best player on his team.
C. Jason had trouble catching ground balls.
D. Jason was too lazy to practice.
24-25. Read the following statements very carefully. Select only one effective thesis in the
introductory paragraph of a short essay. Keep in mind that an effective thesis statement should be
sharply focused and specific, not just a general statement of fact.
24. A. The Hunger Games is a science fiction adventure film based on the novel of the same
name by Suzanne Collins.
B. The Hunger Games is a morality tale about the dangers of a political system that is
dominated by the wealthy.
25. A. There is no question that cell phones have changed our lives in a very big way.
B. While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a leash, compelling
users to answer them anywhere and at any time.
26. What kind of concept paper is not directly stated but is either suggested in the wording or
necessary to effectuate the purpose?
A. Implicit
B. Reaction Paper
C. Critique
D. Explicit
27. The following are essential in writing the position paper, EXCEPT
A. Introduce the topic
B. Assert the thesis
C. Provide explanation but not the evidence
D. Provide background on the topic to explain why it is important
28. What source to use if you are doing introductory information and overviews?
A. Academic Journals B. Books, Government reports
C. Directories, Encyclopedias,Handbooks D. Newspapers,Magazines
29. The following are asked to present a strong argument, EXCEPT
A. Is this a lengthy issue?
B. Can you identify at least two distinctive positions?
C. Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and uncertainty?
D. Are you personally interested in advocating one of these positions?
30. The following best describes what position paper is, EXCEPT
A. A claim is not identified
B. A position paper is similar to a debate
C. An effective position paper is clear,logical and cohesive
D. A position statements may vary in depth depending on how they take the issue
31. Why is a topic like “ Pollution is bad for the environment” not a good idea for a position
statement?
A. It’s too controversial
B. It would take a long time to research about this topic.
C. You need an expert to sufficiently gather all the information.
D. There is no argument; everyone knows that pollution is bad for the environment.
32. This serves as your position about an issue.
A. Claim B. Evidence C. Source D. Topic
33. In selecting a good topic, which of the following statements do you need to consider?
A. The issue must be debatable.
B. The issue or topic is not controversial at present
C. You must establish at least one side of the issue.
D. If the issue is very complex, discuss all areas of the issue.
34. Why is it important to include evidences in your paper?
A. To support your stand
B. To make the call of action
C. To make the paper more realistic
D. To make the paper attractive to the readers
35._______is an important method used in order to collect the necessary information that will
benefit the people and the community.
A. announcement B. letter C. news D. survey
36. Which of the following does not describe a Face-to-face Structured Interview?
A. The interview is set personally.
B. The calls are made to ask individuals on particular questions.
C. Questions on the survey are asked directly to the respondent by the researcher.
D. The people involved face each other in order to gather the necessary information.
37. JM is conducting a survey. She wants to give the respondents more time to read the
questions so she mailed the survey questionnaires. The method JM uses is known as _____.
A. Mail survey B. Internet survey
C. Letter survey D. Paper-pencil Survey
38.Which of the following questions is effectively constructed?
A. “Have you been experiencing stress recently?”
B. “Have you been experiencing stress in the last two weeks?”
C. “Do you students women should play less and study more?”
D. Which is the most effective way to revise the question: “Have you been experiencing
stress recently?”
39. “Are you against banning smoking at public places?” can be effectively revised
as_________________.
A. Are you in favor of banning smoking at public places?
B. Do you disagree of banning smoking at public places?
C. Don’t you agree of banning smoking at public places?
D. Are you not in favor of banning smoking at public places?
40. The best way to administer a survey to non- computer literate respondents is using
________________.
A. Online survey B. Paper- pencil Survey
C. Telephone Survey D. Social Media Survey
Answers Key:
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. B
10.D
11.B
12.D
13.A
14.A
15.B
16.A
17.A
18.A
19.B
20.B
21.B
22.A
23.A
24.B
25.B
26.A
27.C
28.C
29.A
30.A
31.D
32.A
33.A
34.A
35.D
36.B
37.A
38.B
39.A
40.B
41.B
42.B
43.D
44.D
45.C
46-50 Use the Rubrics to check the position paper.
a