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11th
grade
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION
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- 1. Multiple Choice
These are personal researches written by a candidate for college or university degree
Thesis
Journal
Article
Conference Paper
- 2. Multiple Choice
An academic text which is presented in scholastic discussion and has the possibility to be an article if it is revised and edited properly.
Article
Conference Paper
Review
Thesis
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not an example of an academic text?
Conference Proceeding
Scholarly Journal
Daily Newspaper
Theses
- 4. Multiple Choice
Below are the properties of a well-written academic text EXCEPT one:
Unity
Asymmetry
Coherence
A.Organization
- 5. Multiple Choice
SQ3R Method is a reading strategy employed to ensure critical reading of academic and general test. Which of the following guidelines falls under the Survey Stage?
Annotating headings with questions asked.
Stressing important sentences to understand the previous text.
Writing summaries to determine key information.
Skimming the target text.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following cannot be considered a characteristic of an effective academic reader?
Biased
Critical
Objective
Open-minded
- 7. Multiple Choice
The following are some of academic reading purposes. Which one is not?
To determine gaps in existing studies
To provide support to a claim
To identify relevant ideas
To write a short story
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the content and style of academic text?
Use the author's point of view.
Use credible and relevant sources.
Use non-standard English.
Use outdated references.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes currency of sources in academic writing?
Source published in a reputable journal.
Sources published in the 90’s.
Sources published on the internet.
Sources within the last five years.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which one does NOT serve as purpose of citing sources?
To aid the readers to locate the source
To avoid copying works of others
To guide the writers in organizing ideas
To make the paper appear scholarly
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which can be done BEFORE reading?
Highlighting key words in each paragraph
Making comments on the main idea
Questioning the title of the text
Underlining context clues
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which is the best done DURING reading?
Determining author’s purpose
Writing notes/annotations
Evaluating the currency
Reflecting on what you learned
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which can be done AFTER reading?
Creating a concept map
Making inferences about the thesis
Discussing author’s major points
Predicting from the title of the text
- 14. Multiple Choice
Below are the characteristics of an effective academic reader, EXCEPT:
Subjective
Critical
Objective
Open-minded
- 15. Multiple Choice
A gist of a paragraph is also known as the:
Thesis statement
Main Idea
Topic sentence
Key Ideas
- 16. Multiple Choice
Below are the different criteria when assessing information from the internet, EXCEPT one:
Check if the author’s contact details are available.
Check if credentials of the author are provided.
Check if images are included.
Check the details of the text expressed by the author.
- 17. Multiple Choice
A verb which is used to discuss another person’s writings or assertions.
Be Verb
Reporting Verb
Linking Verb
Modal Verb
- 18. Multiple Choice
It is a text that is written by professionals and it takes years to publish.
Non-Academic Texts
Thesis Statement
Academic Texts
Abstract
- 19. Multiple Choice
It is a text that is written for the mass public and it is published quickly and can be written by anyone.
Non-Academic Texts
Thesis Statement
Abstract
Academic Texts
- 20. Multiple Choice
Below are the structures of academic texts EXCEPT:
Formal
Credible
Clear
Vague
- 21. Multiple Choice
It is a graphic organizer to note the existing ideas to better understand the information.
Concept Map
KWL
SQ3R
Venn Diagram
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which is true of the following statements:
1. A paragraph can consist of two topic sentences.
2. The abstract presents the thesis of the text.
Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong.
Only statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is wrong.
Both statements are correct.
Both statements are incorrect.
- 23. Multiple Choice
The following are the characteristics of a good source of information EXCEPT:
Sources from reputable academic institutions are useful.
Sources published online are valid and always acceptable.
Sources which have in-text and reference citations are always credible.
Sources from any form of information.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which criterion in evaluating sources should you consider when authors demonstrated good text citations in their academic papers?
Location of sources
Author's qualification
Accuracy
Currency
- 25. Multiple Choice
This refers to the act of taking and using ideas, information, concepts, and arguments intentionally or unintentionally without proper citations.
Literary Theft
Plagiarism
Inadvertent use of words
Stealing
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which of the following cannot be considered as a criterion in evaluating sources?
Accuracy
Affiliation
Currency
Relevance
- 27. Multiple Choice
How would you distinguish American Psychological Association (APA) style guide from Modern Language Association (MLA) style guide in terms of basic citation format?
APA style guide in-text follows the author and year publication format; while, MLA style guide follows the page number format.
In APA style guide in-text citation the year of publication should be enclosed in a parenthesis; while, in MLA style guide the page number should always be in the parenthetical citation.
In APA style guide in-text citation, the year of publication should be written first while; in MLA the in-text parenthetical details may vary depending on the type of sources.
MLA style guide in-text citation follows the author-year and page format; while, the APA follows the page number format.
- 28. Multiple Choice
The American Psychological Association (APA) style guide is the most commonly used in what specific disciplines?
Natural and Health Sciences
Education, Psychology, Business, Economics
Literature, Liberal Arts
Medicine, Journals, Newspaper
- 29. Multiple Choice
Form of citation which refers to bibliographic entries of all references used by the writer.
Citation
Works Cited
In-textCitation
Reference Citation
- 30. Multiple Choice
If you are to evaluate a source of information, which of the following essay in English Language Tourism in the Philippines will NOT be used?
Learning English: More fun in the Philippines (2013). American English. Retrieved form http://americanenglish.ph/featured/learning-english-more-fun-in-the-philippines/
Hutchinson, T. & Waters, A. (1987). English for specific purposes: A learning centered approach. UK: Cambridge University Press.
.Breaking the Language Barrier in Tourism (19 July 2015). The Philippine Star. Retrieved from http://www.Philstar.com/travel-and-tourism/2015/07/19/1478834/breaking-language-barrier-tourism/
History: It’s more fun in the Philippines (2009). English for Tourism Development. Retrieved from http://www.tourism.gov.ph/sitespsges/history.aspx
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is a characteristic of a topic sentence?
It is the main idea of a paragraph.
It is a summary statement.
It can be the first idea of the text.
It is a summary statement.
- 32. Multiple Choice
In which criterion in evaluating sources does this statement “Is the information obviously biased or prejudiced?” belong?
Authority
Accuracy
Relevance
Currency
- 33. Multiple Choice
In what criterion in evaluating sources does this statement “Are the sources related to your research topic or title?” belong?
Authority
Accuracy
Relevance
Currency
- 34. Multiple Choice
In what criterion in evaluating sources does this statement “Is the source published digitally or printed?” belong?
Location of Sources
Currency
Authority
Relevance
- 35. Multiple Choice
In what criterion in evaluating sources does this statement “Is the contact information, such as the publisher or e-mail address available?” belong?
Authority
Relevance
Currency
Accuracy
- 36. Multiple Choice
In which criterion in evaluating sources does this statement “Is the language or tone biased or free of emotion?” belong?
Authority
Relevance
Currency
Accuracy
- 37. Multiple Choice
In which criterion in evaluating sources does this statement “Is the information in the text revised or updated?” belong?
Authority
Relevance
Currency
Accuracy
- 38. Multiple Choice
This is a type of academic text which suggests results of research and development that can either affect the academic community or provide relevance to nation-building.
Thesis
Review
Article
Novel
- 39. Multiple Choice
A type of academic text which gives evaluation of works published in scholarly journals.
Conference Paper
Article
Dissertation
Review
- 40. Multiple Choice
The following are the guidelines in direct quoting EXCEPT:
Copy exactly the part of the text that you want to use.
Use quotation marks to show the beginning and ending of the quote
Format your quotation properly
Paraphrase some words to avoid plagiarism.
- 41. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statement is not true about paraphrasing, summarizing, and direct quoting?
They are important in supporting your thesis statement.
They are restatement of ideas from original text into your own words.
They require in-text and reference citations.
They are skills required in incorporating ideas of other authors.
- 42. Multiple Choice
When is the best use of direct quotation?
When you incorporate a summary of a book on literary in your writing.
When you rewrite author’s comments about the elections.
When you use the main idea of a text on climate change.
When you want to quote a section from the
constitution.
- 43. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT summarizing?
Writing down all ideas of the text.
Writing down ideas from other text.
Writing down ideas that are not stated in the text.
Writing down useful information from the text.
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which one best describes a good paraphrase?
It is enclosed in quotation marks, and provides appropriate documentation.
It maintains the words and sentence structures of the original text, and acknowledges the author.
It provides citations, and is composed of phrases and sentence structures in the original author’s language rearranged into different pattern.
It shows a modification of the language and structure of the original text, and provides a direct reference to the author.
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the most appropriate reporting verb for this paraphrase:
Gabinete (2017) ___ that status in life should not be a hindrance to academic performance.
claims
demonstrates
reports
shows
- 46. Multiple Choice
Which one has a correct Idea Heading Format?
According to Tabiola (2016), government should value teachers by providing them benefits and security.
Government should value teachers by providing them benefits and security (Tabiola, 2016).
Tabiola (2016) claims that government should value teachers by providing them benefits and security.
Tabiola claims that government should value teachers by providing them benefits and security (2016).
- 47. Multiple Choice
Which one has a correct direct quotation format?
“Teaching is touching lives forever” (Culaba, 2015).
“Teaching is touching lives forever” (Culaba, 2015, p. 15).
Culaba states that “teaching is touching lives forever” (2015).
Culaba states that teaching is touching lives forever (2015, p.15).
- 48. Multiple Choice
Below are guidelines in paraphrasing, EXCEPT:
Recall the main idea.
Highlight the key words
Check the sentence structure.
Check the in-text citation.
- 49. Multiple Choice
Which one is the best example of a good paraphrase?
Original text:
The emergence of advanced information and communication system and technology will have an impact on the society. Hence, everyone is enjoined to prepare all the time (Masangya, 2015).
Because of the effects of the information and communications technology in the society, people are enjoined to plan and prepare for the future (Masangya, 2015).
Everyone is enjoined to prepare as for the impact of the emergence of the advanced information and communication system and technology (Masangya, 2015).
Society must be prepared for the effects of the new information and communication system and technology (Masangya, 2015).
The impact of information and communication system and technology is inevitable. Therefore, government units should be prepared (Masangya, 2015).
- 50. Multiple Choice
Which one is the best example of a good paraphrase?
Original text:
In a knowledge-based society, schools are expected to train an educated and skilled labor force and be flexible to a modern information infrastructure and effective innovative system (Marfito, 2016).
According to Marfito (2016), the schools’ role of developing educated and skilled workers and their need to be adaptive to innovations are crucial to a knowledge-based economy.
Marfito (2016) claims that schools are expected to train an educated and skilled labor force.
The knowledge-based economy demands all institutions to produce educated and skilled labor force who are flexible to a modern information infrastructure and effective innovative system (Marfito, 2016).
Workers in the knowledge-based society must be educated and skilled, and adaptive to advanced technology (Marfito, 2016).
- 51. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT true about abstract, précis, or summary?
They aim to present the key ideas or information of the text.
They condense ideas of the original length of the text around 50 percent.
They tell the audience the gist of what has been read, listened to, or viewed.
These texts aim to precisely condense a larger work to present only the key ideas.
- 52. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the structure and organization of a research abstract?
It contains 150-300 words.
It explains the type of methodology employed.
It uses in-text and reference citations.
It usually includes tables and results statistics.
- 53. Multiple Choice
Which type of abstract presents major findings of the research?
Argumentative
Narrative
Descriptive
Summative
- 54. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT found in a research abstract?
Conclusion
Methodology
Major Findings
References
- 55. Multiple Choice
This refers to a kind of abstract that piques the interest of the target audience.
Argumentative
Narrative
Descriptive
Summative
- 56. Multiple Choice
Which of the following should NOT be observed in writing an abstract, précis, or summary?
Annotate the text.
Read the text at least twice until you fully understand its content.
Add own explanation for emphasis.
Edit your draft abstract, précis, or summary by eliminating redundant ideas and making sure it contains the properties of a well-written text.
- 57. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does NOT aim to precisely condense larger work to present only the key ideas?
Abstract
Summary
Précis
Concept Paper
- 58. Multiple Choice
Which material will you use for research on the effects of internet usage on the academic performance of the students in our country’s context?
The Perceived Effects of Internet Usage on Academic Achievement Among Southeast Asian College Students, 2015.
Students’ Perception on the Use of Technology in the Classroom at Higher Education Institutions in Philippines, 2016.
Impact of Internet Usage on Academic Performance of Secondary School Students, 2009.
Effect of Internet on the Academic Performance and Social Life of University Students in Pakistan, 2010.
- 59. Multiple Choice
What changes are you going to make in your reference citation (APA style) when the name of the source of information was not indicated in the material?
Indicate the URL of the source of information.
Use the title of the web and apply parenthetical citation.
Use the name of the website however make sure that the site is a reputable one.
Highlight the title of the source of information and enclosed it in a double quotation mark together with the year of the publication.
- 60. Multiple Choice
What would happen if borrowed ideas, information, concepts and arguments were not given due credit in most professional papers?
Copying someone’s work or ideas without citations would be rampant.
Target audience can no longer locate the original source of information used in the paper.
Citation is a requirement for publication and if not used it would demonstrate incapacity of the writer.
Academic and professional papers would be questioned on the credibility and accuracy of the content information, thus affecting the whole academic community.
- 61. Multiple Choice
What refers to a critical approach in writing a critique paper which posits that the key to understanding the text is through the text itself?
Reader response
Formalism
Marxism
Feminism
- 62. Multiple Choice
The following are specialized forms of writing which a reviewer or reader can evaluate, EXCEPT:
Reaction paper
Review paper
Critique paper
Feminism
- 63. Multiple Choice
Gabriel wants to give a critical analysis of a certain text he has read in class, attempting to reveal that the ultimate source of people's experiences is the socio-economic system. What critical approach did Gabriel use?
Reader response
Marxism
Formalism
Feminism
- 64. Multiple Choice
Maria watched the movie Avengers: Endgame and wrote a long post on her Facebook account, stressing its standards of behavior, etiquette, and relatives between the opposing group in the movie. What critical approach did Maria use?
Psychological
Archetypal
Sociological
Feminist
- 65. Multiple Choice
Which of the following approaches will you use when you want to make an analytical response on how gender issues are presented in a literary work and other aspects of human production and daily life?
Psychological
Archetypal
Sociological
Feminist
- 66. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the structure and organization of reaction papers, review papers and critique papers?
It contains 250 to 750 words.
It gives negative responses to a work of art
It uses in-text and reference citations.
It usually an analysis of a scholarly work.
- 67. Multiple Choice
The following are guidelines in writing a concept paper EXCEPT:
The issue should be debatable.
The issue should be current and relevant.
The issue should be written in narrative form and should be answerable by yes or no.
- 68. Multiple Choice
This refers to a method of identifying a given term and making its meaning clearer.
Definition
Example
Explication
Clarification
- 69. Multiple Choice
Which is the correct structure of a concept paper for a project?
Cover page – introduction – project description- rationale – project needs and cost
Cover page – introduction – project needs and cost – rationale – project description
Cover page – project needs and cost – rationale – introduction – project description
Cover page – introduction – rationale – project description – project needs and cost
- 70. Multiple Choice
Diagram are text representations of information.
True
False
- 71. Multiple Choice
A bar graph is used to see patterns and trends in data.
True
False
- 72. Multiple Choice
A legend is used in some diagrams to show different but related data.
True
False
- 73. Multiple Choice
A circle graph is also known as a pie graph.
True
False
- 74. Multiple Choice
The heading on top of a table is called a boxheart.
True
False
- 75. Multiple Choice
Informal tables do not need to have a title anymore.
True
False
- 76. Multiple Choice
The bottom grid scale in a line graph usually denotes the amount of money.
True
False
- 77. Multiple Choice
A chart is a graphical representation of data using symbols which are usually boxes, lines, bows, and arrows.
True
False
- 78. Multiple Choice
Visuals do not contribute new knowledge to the material, and can therefore be skipped.
True
False
- 79. Multiple Choice
A visual has to be self-explanatory, so paragraph discussion after the visual are optional.
True
False
- 80. Multiple Choice
This document provides an overview of the project, and helps funding agencies eliminate proposals that are likely to be disapproved.
Research Paper
Concept Paper
Position Paper
Term Paper
- 81. Multiple Choice
What method of explanation is taken from a literary or academic work and then interpreted and explained in a detailed way?
Explication
Clarification
Definition
Example
- 82. Multiple Choice
The following are uses of a concept paper EXCEPT:
It serves as a foundation of the full proposal.
It helps determine whether a certain project is feasible or not.
It is used to pique the interest of the potential funding agencies.
It is used to determine formal feedback on the ideas prior to preparing the full proposal.
- 83. Multiple Choice
Which academic paper presents writer’s viewpoint on a particular issue?
Research Paper
Position Paper
Concept Paper
Term Paper
- 84. Multiple Choice
Which part of a position paper provides the writer the avenue to restate position and main argument and suggest course of action?
Introduction
Rationale
Body
Conclusion
- 85. Multiple Choice
The following are guidelines in writing a position paper EXCEPT:
Choose an issue.
Begin the writing process by conducting an in- depth research on the issue.
Be aware of the various positions about the issue and explain and analyze them objectively.
Use a passive voice to achieve dynamic and firm tone.
- 86. Multiple Choice
Which part of a position do the main arguments, sufficient evidences, and counterarguments on an issue is located?
Introduction
Rationale
Body
- 87. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT true about position paper?
A position paper presents an arguable opinion about an issue.
The goal of a position paper is to convince the audience that your opinion is valid and worth listening to.
It is important to support claims with evidences to ensure validity of claims.
The writer is free to express his ideas on an issue.
- 88. Multiple Choice
Which part of a position paper will the writer present the issue while grabbing the attention of the readers?
Introduction
Rationale
Body
Conclusion
- 89. Multiple Choice
Which is the correct structure of a concept paper for academic paper?
Title page – background of the study – preliminary literature review – statement of the problem – timeline – abridges methodology – references
Title page – background of the study – timeline – references – abridged methodology – statement of the problem – preliminary literature
Title page – background of the study – preliminary literature review – statement of the problem – abridged methodology – timeline – references
Title page – background of the study – preliminary literature review – abridged methodology – statement of the problem – references – timeliness
- 90. Multiple Choice
This structure of a concept paper for project presents the methodology, the goals, and the objective of the project.
Cover Page
Project Description
Introduction
Rationale
- 91. Multiple Choice
Which statement does NOT show an effective way of writing a concept paper?
Andrew included a literature review for the concept paper he made.
When Theresa knew that her target readers are lay persons, she defined the technical terms that she used in the concept paper.
Geryl includes in the references all journals he used but excludes the books he cited.
Ana indicated the page number in his concept paper.
- 92. Multiple Choice
Which type presents major findings of the research?
Argumentative
Descriptive
Narrative
Summative
- 93. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not found in a research abstract?
Conclusion
Major Findings
Methodology
References
- 94. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not true about reaction papers, reviews, and critiques?
They are critical assessment of a work.
They are simply summaries.
They involve critical thinking skills.
They usually range from 250 to 750 words.
- 95. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does not refer to a concept paper?
It entails outlining arguments and proposing the course action.
It helps determine whether a certain project is feasible or not.
It obtains informal feedback on the ideas prior to preparing the full proposal.
It serves as a foundation of the full proposal.
- 96. Multiple Choice
Which of the following should NOT be considered in choosing an issue or topic for a position paper?
The issue should be current.
The issue should be debatable.
The issue should be general.
The issue should be relevant.
- 97. Multiple Choice
Which statement defines the validity if a research instrument?
When it directly addresses a research question.
When it offers clear instruction.
When it provides consistent data over a period of time.
A.When it refers to author's ideas.
- 98. Multiple Choice
Which type of instrument provides a list of written questions to get specific information?
Checklist
Observation
Questionnaire
Survey
- 99. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT common among all types of citation guide?
Format
Content
Purpose
Use of Mechanics
- 100. Multiple Choice
As an academic writer, which of the following Internet sources should you avoid?
A blog site
A government site
A university site
An advocacy site
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