Philippines High School Final Exam Reading and Writing Skills

Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION IX, ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
KATIPUNAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
KATIPUNAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
FINAL Exam in Reading and Writing Skills
Name: ________________________________________ Grade & Section: __________________
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Hypertext and Intertext
Lesson5 chapters
Questions
Q1
Exact Value
_ encourages a reader to read the material based on their own preferences.
Exact Value
In reading materials utilizing _, authors give the reader the freedom to choose the order of presentation of the
text.
_ highlights the connection that a primary text shares with other reading materials.
Determine if the concepts or examples below uses intertextuality or hypertextuality.
Tom Stoppards Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are first introduced as minor characters in William
Shakespeares Hamlet.
While reading Moby Dick, readers cannot help but think of Jonah and the whale from the Bible.
Choose your "adventure novels" to give readers the opportunity to jump from one page to another depending
on the choices the readers have chosen. One page could lead to the protagonists death while other pages
may free the protagonist instead.
In the "Chronicles of Narnia," Aslan, the Lion leader needs to sacrifice himself to save Edmund from the
traitorous deeds he has done; this is a mirror of Jesus Christs sacrifice who died to save the Christian world.
Which of the following is a not true?
Multiple Choice
Read the excerpt below. Choose the elements that would prove that the passage is an example of hypertext.
(select multiple answers)
It is summer time again, vacation time. You go to your uncles house. He takes you on a tour around the city.
There are many old buildings, but the oldest of all is on Main Street. The address is 880. He says that it is
haunted, but you dont believe him.
Do you go inside? (turn to page 2)
Do you stay there? (turn to page 3)
From The Mystery of the Haunted House, by Paul Channel
Multiple Choice
Read the poems below. Choose the elements that would prove that the passage is an example of intertext.
(select multiple answers)
Identify what part of the sentence makes the statement erroneous. If there are no errors, choose the option
no error.
Implicit information requires the readers to pick out specific information stated by the writer in the given text.
No error.
no error.
Critical reading demands that readers evaluate the number of information provided in the text. No error.
no error.
Explicit information requires the readers to pick out specific information detailed by the writer in the given text.
No error.
Label the following as either the explicit information or implicit information. Use the given passage to aid you
in your responses.
The ant and the dove are aware of the needs of other creatures.
Label the following as either the explicit information or implicit information. Use the given passage to aid you
in your responses.
The bird-catcher planned to capture the dove.
Read the paragraph. Determine if the sentences given are used as either claim of fact, value or policy.
Fashion magazines, diet books, and TV exercise shows all tell us that thin is beautiful and fat is ugly.
In 2013 alone, a 17% increase in eating disorder victims has been recorded.
Stronger health campaigns must be put in place so that women of all shapes and sizes will realize that life-
threatening effects of health problems caused by starvation.
Read the paragraph. Determine if the sentences given are explicit information or implicit information and
decide on how these pieces of information are used as either claim of fact, value or policy.
Home burglaries are increasing all over the metropolis, this is proven by the experience of Brett and Bo as
they listened while someone is walking across the staircase in the middle of the night.
Read the paragraph. Determine if the sentences given are explicit information or implicit information and
decide on how these pieces of information are used as either claim of fact, value or policy.
Stricter penalties on home burglaries must be put into place so that a child like Brett would not have to
experience fear and anxiety in his very own house.
A statement used to make a declaration or to express strong belief on a certain topic is called _.
When is the best time to formulate literary assertion?
The following are types of assertion except _.
Which of the following is not done before formulating assertion?
Multiple Choice
Why do we need to formulate assertions?
(choose two answers)
What makes a strong literary assertion?
The following are parts of I-Language Assertion except _.
Categorise
Correct Order
Arrange the following phases to form an I-Language Assertion. The topic is "Philippines in Precolonial Era."
Categorise
Categorize the following statements whether it is a basic assertion or empathy assertion.
What kind of statement contains a judgment or generalization about the text you have read?
What do you call a positive statement that you can formulate about the content and properties of a text that
you have read?
Multiple Choice
Which ones fall under mechanics, a property of a well-written text?
What instance would require you to formulate an evaluative statement?
What instance would require you to formulate an evaluative statement?
Which one is not an evaluative statement?
Multiple Choice
In formulating assertions, what aspects of the text should you evaluate?
Which is the best evaluative statement for the text below?
My parents insisted on guiding me in filling out the college application forms that I was submitting to two
universities. I wanted to take up fine arts but my parents intervened. They told me to take up an engineering
course instead. They assured me that painting and sketching can always be my hobby and a stable job will be
my safety net. I chose to heed the advice of my parents and now I am a civil engineer who also paints
portraits for art exhibits.
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Q9
Single Answer
Which is the best evaluative statement for the text below?
I was a scholar of the country for four and a half years in the university. The taxpayer's tax took care of a
huge percentage of my education. It just seems right that I give back to the country by working here
immediately after graduation. In this way, not only am I able to support myself and my family, I am also able
to contribute to the society, one day at a time.
Q10
Single Answer
Which is the best evaluative statement for the given text?
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Q1
Single Answer
Rsum is derived from the French word rsumer which means _.
Q2
Single Answer
What rsum format is best used if the applicant is applying for a job related to his previous experiences and
has ten to fifteen years work experiences?
Q3
Single Answer
Which part of the rsum is used to reflect the applicants career goals and intention for applying the job?
Q4
Multiple Choice
Why do we need to write a rsum?
Q5
Single Answer
What appropriate statement can you use if you are to write the "Objective"?
Q6
Single Answer
What makes a good rsum?
Q7
Correct Order
Arrange the sections of a rsum in the chronological format.
Q8
Correct Order
Arrange the sections of a rsum in the functional format.
Q9
Single Answer
Which of the following statements is the best example of "Professional Summary"?
Q10
Categorise
Categorize the following statements either as an "Objective" or a "Professional Summary."
Q1
Single Answer
Which of the following letter is attached in the resume as the applicant applies for a job?
Q2
Multiple Choice
Employment Application Letter is also known as _.
Q3
Single Answer
Which of the following letter format is mostly used in writing the Employment Application Letter?
Q4
Single Answer
Which of the following is not the reason in writing the employment application letter?
Q5
Single Answer
What appropriate phrase can you use if you are to write the body of the cover letter?
Q6
Single Answer
What makes a good employment application letter?
Q7
Single Answer
Which of the following statements is true about employment application letter?
Q8
Correct Order
Arrange the body of the employment application letter.
Q9
Correct Order
Arrange the parts of an employment application letter in order.
Q10
Categorise
Categorize the following description based on the different formats of the employment application letter.
Persuasive Speech
Lesson6 chapters
Questions
Q1
Exact Value
A speaker who wants to convince an audience to agree with his or her stand about a particular issue will
deliver a _ speech.
Q2
Exact Value
This mode of persuasion refers to an appeal to the audiences emotion.
Q3
Single Answer
Which of the following should a speaker not do while delivering a persuasive speech?
Q4
Single Answer
The following examples involve persuasion except _.
Q5
Single Answer
Which of the following does not call for a persuasive speech?
Q6
Single Answer
Which mode of persuasion is used in the following text?
Q7
Single Answer
Kevin, who is an environmentalist, will be giving a 10-minute speech. He wants to convince people to take
care of the environment.
Which of the following statements should not be included in his persuasive speech?
Q8
Single Answer
Identify the speakers goal in the given persuasive text.
Q9
Single Answer
What specific action does the speaker ask the audience to take?
Q10
Categorise
The following statements are examples of ethos, pathos, and logos. Match them with their modes of
persuasion.
Entertainment Speech
Lesson6 chapters
Questions
Q1
Exact Value
The three types of speeches according to purpose are the expository or informative speech, persuasive
speech, and _ speech.
Q2
Exact Value
_ is a play on words which suggests two or more meanings.
Q3
Single Answer
The following are forms of entertainment except _.
Q4
Single Answer
Which of the following speech situations calls for an entertainment speech?
Q5
Single Answer
Which of the following is not an appropriate occasion to give an entertainment speech?
Q6
Single Answer
Identify the main purpose of the following text delivered during a wedding:
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Hmmm . . what is there to say about my best friend who is now the
luckiest man alive to have married such a great girl, Jenny? As for you, Jenny, what were you thinking?
Q7
Single Answer
Gino gave an entertainment speech, but it was not successful. What could be a possible reason why his
speech was unsuccessful?
Q8
Single Answer
Ms. Dizon, a CEO of a company, is asked to deliver an entertainment speech during a party for the young
professionals of the company. Which of the following would not make an interesting or entertaining speech
topic?
Q9
Multiple Choice
Identify possible topics for an entertainment speech.
Q10
Categorise
Identify the appropriate type of speech where each given statement can be used.
Q1
Exact Value
When a speaker reads to the audience a prepared text or manuscript, the method of speech delivery is
called _.
Q2
Exact Value
There are four types of speeches according to delivery: reading from a manuscript, memorized
speech, _ speech, and extemporaneous speech.
Q3
Single Answer
When you want to give a manuscript speech, which of the following should you not do?
Q4
Single Answer
The following are ways to deliver a manuscript speech naturally except _.
Q5
Single Answer
Which of the following negatively affects the readability of the following text?
Q6
Single Answer
Which of the clauses makes the statement below true?
A speaker chooses to read from a manuscript because . . .

Q7
Single Answer
Which of the following situations may not involve reading from a manuscript?
Q8
Single Answer
Benjie is reading from a copy of his speech before an audience. During his speech, he notices that some of the
audience members are fiddling with their things, looking around frequently, and tapping their fingers. With his
chosen method of delivery, which of these actions would he not be able to do?
Q9
Single Answer
Sarah, the public relations officer of the student council, is going to read from a written speech prepared by
the president for the upcoming school assembly. She feels uneasy about doing the task. Which of the
following reasons best explains what she feels?
Q10
Multiple Choice
Nicole recorded herself while practicing her manuscript speech. When she watched the playback of her
speech, she was not pleased with her delivery. What could be the possible reasons for this?
Memorized Speech
Lesson6 chapters
Questions
Q1
Exact Value
When a speaker delivers a speech by memorization, he or she is giving a _ speech.
Q2
Exact Value
A _ can be used to give the audience time to reflect.
Q3
Single Answer
The following nonverbal cues must not be done onstage except _.
Q4
Single Answer
Which of the following situations may not call for a memorized speech?
Q5
Single Answer
When memorizing a speech, what is the best technique you can do when you keep on getting stuck on a
certain word?
Q6
Single Answer
Which of the following is not true about speaking from memory?
Q7
Single Answer
A speaker can use a pause to build suspense or create a dramatic effect. Which of the following sentences
effectively achieves this purpose?
Q8
Multiple Choice
Martin is delivering a memorized speech. Halfway through his speech, he suddenly forgets the lines that follow
and he begins to panic. Which two ways can Martin do to help him get going again?
Q9
Correct Order
Arrange the steps on how to memorize a speech.
Q10
Categorise
Categorize the speeches based on the most appropriate method of delivery.
Impromptu Speech
Lesson5 chapters
Questions
Q1
Exact Value
This type of speech is delivered with no advance planning.
Q2
Single Answer
Which of the following is not part of an impromptu speech?
Q3
Single Answer
A person who is not used to public speaking may feel _ when asked to give an impromptu speech.
Q4
Single Answer
The following statements is true about an impromptu speech except _.
Q5
Single Answer
It is appropriate to ask someone to speak impromptu in the given situations except one. Which situation is it?
Q6
Single Answer
Today is Jeromes birthday. His family and friends are throwing him a surprise birthday party. As soon as the
yells of surprise died down, he picks up his glass and proposes a toast. What type of speech is Jerome
delivering?
Q7
Single Answer
Which of the following speech topics is best for impromptu speaking?
Q8
Single Answer
Which of the following classroom activities involves impromptu speaking?
Q9
Single Answer
Kim is migrating to Canada with her family, which is why her office mates are throwing her a farewell party.
Her close friend and colleague is asked to give a farewell message on the spur of the moment. She thought of
saying the following message:
Im really sad that you are leaving. Its hard that I wont get to see you every day at work. The office wont be
the same without you. Thank you for the valuable friendship we shared.
______________________________________________.
Which of the following makes a good ending statement?
Q10
Multiple Choice
Rheas last impromptu speech was unsuccessful. One reason is that she was really nervous. She sweated
profusely and she talked very softly. Another is that she rambled for several minutes. What two ways can
Rhea do to overcome these problems the next time she gives an impromptu speech?
Q1
Exact Value
When a speaker gives a speech using prepared notes or outline, he or she is delivering a/an _ speech.
Q2
Exact Value
A/An _ lists the main points and subpoints that support the thesis or the central idea of the speech.
Q3
Single Answer
The following speech situations are appropriate for an extemporaneous speech except _.
Q4
Single Answer
Good extemporaneous speakers must do the following except _.
Q5
Single Answer
Which of the following is not true about an extemporaneous speech?
Q6
Multiple Choice
Which ways can an extemporaneous speaker do when he or she notices that some of the audience members
look confused about what was said?
Q7
Single Answer
While attending his best friends wedding, Daryl hears the audience chanting "Daryl, Daryl! Speech . . .
Speech!" What type of speech delivery will Daryl be giving?
Q8
Single Answer
The president will be delivering a State of the Nation Address tomorrow. What is the best type of speech
delivery to use in this situation?
Q9
Single Answer
Among the four types of speech delivery, why is extemporaneous speaking the most recommended method?
Q10
Categorise
Identify the most appropriate method of speech delivery for each of the given speech situations.

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Republic of the Philippines

FINAL Exam in Reading and Writing Skills

Name: ________________________________________ Grade & Section: __________________

Hypertext and Intertext

Determine if the concepts or examples below uses intertextuality or hypertextuality.

Determine if the concepts or examples below uses intertextuality or hypertextuality.

Determine if the concepts or examples below uses intertextuality or hypertextuality.

Determine if the concepts or examples below uses intertextuality or hypertextuality.

Which of the following is a not true?

(select multiple answers)

Do you go inside? (turn to page 2)

Do you stay there? (turn to page 3)

From The Mystery of the Haunted House, by Paul Channel

(select multiple answers)

The bird-catcher planned to capture the dove.

When is the best time to formulate literary assertion?

The following are types of assertion except _.

Which of the following is not done before formulating assertion?

What makes a strong literary assertion?

The following are parts of I-Language Assertion except _.

What instance would require you to formulate an evaluative statement?

What instance would require you to formulate an evaluative statement?

Which one is not an evaluative statement?

Which is the best evaluative statement for the text below?

We hide question answers, hints and explanations, to prevent students from

A speaker chooses to read from a manuscript because . . .

Which of the following makes a good ending statement?

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