Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

Region X – Northern Mindanao

Division of Lanao Del Norte
KAPATAGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

Name: __________________________________________________ Score: ____________________

Year & Section: ___________________________________________

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

1ST QUARTERLY EXAM
Instruction: Read carefully and choose the correct answer for each question. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. It is a written language that provides information, which contain ideas and concepts that are related to the
particular discipline.
A. Academic Language B. Academic Text C. Journal D. Thesis
2. These provide evaluation or reviews of works published in scholarly journals.
A. Reviews B. Dissertations C. Articles D. Research
3. Published in scholarly journals, this type of academic text offers results of research and development that
can either impact the academic community or provide relevance to nation–building.
A. Reviews B. Dissertations C. Articles D. Research
4. These are papers presented in scholastic conferences, and may be revised as articles for possible publication
in scholarly journals.
A. Articles B. Thesis C. Reviews D. Conference Papers
5. These are personal researches written by a candidate for a college or university degree
A. Reviews B. Dissertations C. Articles D. Conference Papers
6. How long should an introduction be?
A. Every introduction should be at least five sentences.
B. The length of the introduction varies with the purpose of the essay.
C. A good introduction only needs to be one sentences.
D. All of the above
7. What should a good conclusion be?
A. Reiterates the main points made in the papers.
B. States the significance of research findings.
C. Calls to action
D. All of the above
8. Which language feature of academic writing contains fewer words that refer to the writer of the reader?
A. Complexity B. Precision C. Formality D. Objectivity
9. Choose the best summary based on the paragraph given.
Some authorities say that the only true pyramids are the ones built in Egypt. These solid structures have a
square or rectangular base, smooth sloping sides, and a pointed top. The Egyptian pyramids were designed
as burial places for the pharaohs. However, elsewhere in the world, pyramid-like structures were built. These
pyramids were often used as temples or buildings for astronomical studies. Notable examples were the
Ziggurals of Mesopotamia and many others scattered around the world.
A. The most famous true pyramids are the ones in Egypt.
B. Pyramids were built in many parts of the ancient world.
C. Although some authorities say, the only true are Egyptian; pyramid-like
 structures were built in other places.
D. All of the above
10. The structures include introduction, body and __________.
A. Summary B. Synthesis C. Conclusion D. topics
11. Which of the following statements is TRUE about an introduction?
A. An introduction should set the tone and flow into the body of the paper.
B. Start with an obvious, general statement that the reader can agree with.
C. State your position by saying “In this paper, I will show…..”
D. All of the above
12. It is the first sentence of the introductory paragraph.
A. Title B. Statement C. Topic D. Thesis Statement
13. The general purpose for reading an academic text is to better understand an ___________.
A. existing idea B. existing information C. existing topic D. existing introduction
14. use precise and accurate words while avoiding ___________.
A. jargon B. cautious language C. references D. credible sources
15. The information from credible sources which are, in turn, properly ___________.
A. informed B. cited C. written D. presented
16. This is the process that negotiates the meaning between the text and its reader.
A. summarizing B. communication C. speaking D. writing
17. It refers to the words we use mostly in schools in places like textbooks, lessons, assignments and tests.
A. Academic text B. Academic Purposes C. Professional Purposes D. Academic language
18. Which of the following best defines an executive summary?
A. Briefly covers all the main parts of the report
B. Provides a concise statement of the findings and recommendations based on those findings
C. Appears on a separate page and is able to stand on its own
D. All of the above
19. Making connections is one of the reading strategies, thus this involves the following, EXCEPT:
A. Text to life B. Text to self C. Text to nature D. Text to text
20. What is a topic sentence?
A. It is the first sentence in the paragraph.
B. It is the discussion of each paragraph.
C. It is the sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph.
D. None of the above
21. Which among the following is NOT a reading strategy?
A. Asking Questions B. Repetition C. Infer and Predict D. Visualize
22. What is the greatest benefit of using an outline to draft an essay?
A. Outlines allow the writer to compile information and set a direction for an essay before jumping to a first
draft.
B. An outline is the same thing as the first draft, so once the outline is written the draft is done.
C. With an outline, writers do not have to worry so much about their final product.
D. Writers who use outline always produce successful and engaging essays
23. It refers to providing an abridged version of the narrative.
A. Summary B. Topic C. Body D. Summarizing
24. It is a synopsis or digest of the essence of an entire text.
B. Summary B. Topic C. Body D. Summarizing
25. __________ is restating text giving the meaning in another form.
A. Summarizing B. Summary C. Paraphrasing D. Body
For items number 26 – 30. Below are the helpful techniques in Summarizing. Complete the sentence by choosing the
best answer.

26. Read the _______ you are about to summarize over and over again.
A. text B. passage C. paragraph D. summary
27. identify the main ______ of the text you are planning to summarize.
A. topic B. statement C. idea D. conclusion
28. put your feet into your ________shoes.
A. audience B. readers’ C. authors’ D. writers’
29. ensure your summary to a few ______________.
A. sentences B. readers C. paragraphs D. texts
30. limit your ____________to a few sentences.
A. texts B. topics C. introduction D. summary

For items number 31-32.

A calorie, also known as kilocalorie, is a unit of energy. This unit represents the energy required to heat a
kilogram of water on degree Celsius. While people generally link the term calorie with food, it is a unit of
measurement that can be applied to any substance possessing energy. For instance, there are 8200 calories
in a liter (about one quart) of gasoline.

31. The main idea is:

A. The energy required to heat a kilogram of water on degree Celsius
B. Represents the energy required
C. Calories is a unit of energy
D. All of the above
32. The following are the supporting details, EXCEPT.
I. Represents the energy required
II. A unit of measurement
III. Calories is a unit of energy
IV. Any substance possessing energy

A. I and II B. I and III C. III and IV D. III only

33. The following statements describes good summarizng, EXCEPT.
A. Maria wrote down the general and specific ideas of the texts.
B. Mosmirah added some of his related research to the information presented in the text.
C. Mario copied everything from the book.
D. Nailah extended the message of the text and include some of her interpretations.
34. One of the important things to remember when summarizing an article is “Be concise”, which means?
A. Use only the central points of the source, anything that is not relevant to the main point should not be
considered.
B. Put the original text away to discourage any similarities between the summary and the source. Use your
own words!
C. Read the text until the meaning or main idea of the passage is clear.
D. None of the above
35. Summarizing, like paraphrasing, is a technique used to obtain the essential part of an original source. In
other words, it is a _________________________________.
A. concise statement of the most important points taken from another text.
B. concise statement of the most important ideas taken from another text.
 C. concise statement of the important points taken from another words.
D. concise statement of the most important topic.
36. The support for your argument/claim.
A. Topic B. Evidence C. Idea D. Argument
37. An argumentative paper should express your _______.
A. claim B. evidence C. opinion D. purpose
38. This refers to the controlling idea that you will develop in your paper.
A. Summary B. Paraphrase C. Outline D. Thesis Statement
39. A research paper should explain the_________of your paper.
A. claim B. evidence C. opinion D. purpose
40. A thesis statement can be one sentence; however, it can also be ____________.
A. more than 10 sentences B. two or three sentences C. six or 7 sentences D. Both B and C
41. Argument is also called as ________.
A. evidence B. claim C. topic D. statement
42. What is TRUE about Thesis statement?
A. A thesis statement usually appears at the conclusion of the introductory paragraph of a paper.
B. It offers a bias summary of the main point or claim of the essay, research paper, etc.
C. A thesis statement can be five paragraphs.
D. It is usually expressed in ten sentences.
43. Which of the following is the topic?
Thesis Statement: The rise of online shopping in the wake of COVID-19 might lead to the permanent closure
of millions of brick-and-mortar outlets.
A. COVID-19 might lead to the permanent closure
B. millions of brick-and-mortar outlets
C. The rise of online shopping
D. None of the above
44. Which of the following is the Argument?
Thesis Statement: The rise of online shopping in the wake of COVID-19 might lead to the permanent closure
of millions of brick-and-mortar outlets.
A. COVID-19 might lead to the permanent closure
B. millions of brick-and-mortar outlets
C. The rise of online shopping
D. None of the above
45. Thesis Statement: Because many people might be unwilling to vaccinate in country x due to their reluctance
towards a COVID-19 vaccine, the government must ensure that mass awareness campaigns regarding the
need to vaccinate starts prior to the launch of the vaccine. This statement makes a case for?
A. use of vaccination by convincing people to vaccinate as soon as a new vaccine becomes available.
B. use of injection by convincing people to vaccinate as soon as a new vaccine becomes available.
C. use of vaccination by convincing people to vaccinate as soon as a new vaccine becomes not available.
D. All of the above
46. The design to follow when writing a structure, a discourse, or an article.
A. Statement B. Outline C. Topic D. Argument
47. A sentence outline is written in full sentence while a topic is in __________.
A. One sentence B. One paragraph C. words/phrases D. One word
48. A __________is an outline that uses words and phrases for headings.
A. Topic Outline B. Sentence Outline C. Words D. Phrases
49. Which of the following is TRUE about the guidelines in writing an OUTLINE?
A. Place the title below the outline.
 B. Do not put a period after each numeral and letter.
C. Capitalize the first letter of each item.
D. Every level of the outline must have at least five item or more.
50. The following statements are TRUE except?
A. The main idea or topic is the main topic of the outline.
B. All main topics are indicated by Roman Numeral.
C. Subtopics are noted by numbers.
D. Supporting details are indicated by Arabic Numerals.

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Prepared by:

MOSMIRAH B. ABDULJALIL
Subject Teacher

Checked by:

LYDIA H. GORECHO, MT-I

Department Head-English

Noted by:

MARIA LUISA C. CEDEÑO

Master Teacher-II
Assistant Principal (Designate)

Approved by:

RODULFO C. VILLAROSA, EdD.

Secondary School Principal I