Pre-test Reading and Writing Skills

It is generally considered as written material, especially longer pieces of writing as in a book, a letter or a newspaper.

• Paragraph

• Sentence

• Text

• Composition

This means that the over all text has meaning

• Cohesion

• Coherence

• Intentionality

• Acceptability

This means that the writer’s attitude and purpose can be discerned.

• Cohesion

• Coherence

• Intentionality

• Acceptability

This means that the text can be linked to preceding discourse

• Acceptability

• Informativity

• Situationality

• Intertextuality

Which of the following is NOT an example of a text?

• Advertisements

• Books

• Magazines

• None of the above

Which of the following are benefits of brainstorming when compared to nominal technique?

• brainstorming is more fun

• brainstorming can create a positive organizational climate

• brainstorming can encourage talented and highly skilled employees to remain in an organization

• all of the above

This is a “blueprint” or “plan” for your paper. It helps you to organize your thoughts and arguments.

• Brainstorming

• Mind Mapping

• Outline

• Graphic Organizers

It is sharing of personal experiences that offer lessons and insights.

• Narration

• Description

• Comparison and Contrast

• Classification

It uses sensory details such as sights, smells, tastes, feelings and textures to create vivid images in the reader’s mind.

• Classification

• Comparison and Contrast

• Description

• Narration

It tells how two things are similar and different.

• Narration

• Description

• Comparison and Contrast

• Classification