DOŇA TEODORA ALONZO HIGH SCHOOL

Alvarez St., Sta Cruz Manila

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

MIDTERM EXAM
READING AND WRITING
GRADE 11
Subject Teacher: Ms. ANNE ROSALIE V. BESIN

I. I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter that best fits

your answer on the following statements. 13. A sort of description that the author would
normally use to “paint a picture” of a character.
For numbers 1-5.
A. Classification For numbers 14-17
B. Definition A. “Discursus”
C. Description B. Baybayin
D. Narration C. Reading
D. Writing
1. The most basic pattern of development.
2. It gives specific details about a specific 14. The earliest system of writing in the Philippines.
object, location, person in order to set a 15. The process of constructing meaning from
clear appearance. written texts.
3. It divides things into groups, classes or 16. A Latin word which means argument or
categories in order to organize ideas into conversation.
divisions based on criteria or standards 17. It is a form of communication that allows putting
4. This explains not just what something your feelings and ideas on paper.
means or is, but also what something does,
what something is used for, what For numbers 18-21.
A. Discourse
something looks like, etc.
B. Reading
5. It is used to tell a story or focus on a set of C. Text
related events. D. Writing

For numbers 6-9.

A. Cause and effect
B. Comparison and Contrast
C. Exemplification
D. Problem-Solution
6. It explains why something happens or what
results a particular event produces.
7. This focuses on either a problem or solution
in a particular area or situation.
8. It organizes ideas based on how events,
places, people, things and concepts are
similar to or different from one another.
9. It provides examples and illustrations in
order to further clarify or explain the
concept or subject matter.
For numbers 10-13
A. Objective description
B. Scientific definition
C. Subjective definition
D. Subjective description
18. It is a text with distinct features and purposes.
19. Words in a form of written or printed work.
20. A complex skill requiring the coordination of a
number of interrelated sources of information.
21. It is conveying and organizing meaning
through well-constructed text.
For numbers 22-25
A. Brainstorming list
B. Graphic organizer
C. Sentence Outline
D. Topic Outline
22. A tool that uses visual displays to express
relationships between or among ideas.
23. It serves as a guide in organizing ideas through
complete sentences.
24. It refers to the skeleton of any written text using
words or phrases.
25. It is listing down all the words or ideas that come
to mind about the topic.

10. It defines the concept in the most factual For numbers 26-28
way, which is often used in scientific, A. Fish bone
proper, or real world facts. B. Flowchart
11. It looks into factual characteristics of what C. Mind Map
is being described as objectively as D. Venn digram
possible.
12. It defines the objects in a more personal 26. It is used to represent knowledge of a concept or
way. idea.
 III. SIGNAL WORDS. Choose the pattern of
27. It is used to show similarities and differences development that uses signal words in each of the
between or among two or more ideas. item. Choose the letter of the best answer from
the box.
28. It is used to show the steps in a process.

For numbers 47-65

For numbers 29-31.
A. Cause
A. Heading
B. Comparison
B. Sub-heading
C. Contrast
C. Sub-sub-heading
D. Definition
D. Subtitle
E. Effect
F. Narration
29. It is part of an outline that contains the main G. Problem & Solution
ideas of the discourse. H. Exemplification
30. It is part of an outline that contains the specific
details of the discourse.
31. It is part of an outline that contains the
supporting ideas of the discourse. 47. refers to..
48. because… (of the fact)
49. on the other hand…
II. PURPOSES OF DISCOURSE. Identify the 50. both..
purpose of the discourse by analyzing its titles. 51. but…
Choose the letter for the best answer. 52. for example…
53. as defined…
54. likewise…
For numbers 32-46. 55. as an example…
A. To entertain 56. in the same way…
B. To inform 57. one solution is…
C. To persuade 58. since…
59. means..
32. “Trump Declared War to North Korea” 60. unlike…
33. “Prices of Diesel, Kerosene Rise for 4th 61. in comparison…
Straight Week” 62. due to…
34. Maine Mendoza signs Alessandra De Rossi's 63. as result…
copy “of 'Yup I am That Girl', hopes to meet her 64. however…
soon” 65. consequently…
35. “North Korea 'to send high-level delegation' to
Winter Olympic Games in South Korea” IV.PURPOSIVE PARAGARAPH. (For numbers 66-
36. “Do Something about MRT 3 Now!” 70) Write a purposive paragraph that
37. “NBA: LeBron held to 10 as Cavs crushed in comprehensively explains your stand regarding
Minnesota” the following social issues. Choose only ONE
38. “Michelle Madrigal shares struggles with her issue and write your purposive paragraph in at
post-pregnancy body” least 5 sentences.
39. “Federalism is not the answer!”
A. Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion
40.”What does it mean to follow the Nazareno?”
(TRAIN)
41. "JaDine to spread Love in Revolution” B. Modernization of Jeepney/ Jeepney Phase-out
42. “Change the System, or its incompetent C. Extension of Martial Law in Mindanao
officials?” D. War on Drugs of Duterte Administration
43.”President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the DBM
to find means to double the entry salary of
teachers, Malacañang said Tuesday.”
44.”Anne Curtis kicks ass as action star in new
trailer”
45. “Firemen need better firefighting equipment”
46. “2 Pinoy sailors hurt in accident off Bermuda”

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