4th Quarter ENGLISH 7

Which of the following best describes an expository essay?

• A story with fictional elements

• A speech meant to persuade

• A dialogue between two people

• A text that presents and explains information logically

A well-written problem-solution essay must include which of the following?

• A summary of an unrelated topic

• An emotional appeal without evidence

• A fictional account of the problem

• A clear statement of the problem and a viable solution

You are reading an essay about the growing traffic congestion in Vigan City. What type of claim is the statement: "Vigan's heritage streets should be restricted to pedestrians to preserve its cultural integrity."

• Claim of value

• Claim of fact

• Claim of policy

• Claim of emotion

Which of the following statements is a claim of fact?

• "Ilocos empanada is the best street food in the Philippines."

• "Local government should improve transportation for tourists."

• "Everyone should experience visiting Calle Crisologo at night."

• "Vigan City receives thousands of tourists every year due to its preserved heritage sites."

If a writer argues that "Vigan's local government should implement stricter waste management policies to protect its historical sites," what type of claim is being made?

• Claim of preference

• Claim of policy

• Claim of value

• Claim of fact

When evaluating an expository essay, why is it important to distinguish between facts and opinions?

• To ensure the information is reliable and objective

• To ignore the writer's point of view

• To focus only on personal beliefs

• To make the essay more entertaining

A student wants to support the claim that "Deforestation in Ilocos Sur has led to increased soil erosion." Which of the following would be the best supporting detail?

• "People should be more concerned about nature."

• "A study conducted in 2023 showed a 30% increase in soil erosion in the province due to deforestation."

• "I believe trees are important for the environment."

• "Some people do not care about cutting trees."

In assessing an informational text, which factor is most important in determining its credibility?

• The number of pages

• The author's expertise and sources used

• The presence of images

• The length of sentences

Which of the following would be the best source for verifying statistical information about Vigan's tourism growth?

• A social media post

• A government tourism report

• A personal blog

• A fictional novel

Why is summarizing an important skill when analyzing an expository text?

• It helps in memorizing every single word in the text

• It allows the reader to capture key ideas without unnecessary details

• It removes all opinions from the text

• It replaces the need for reading the text entirely