Fourth Quarter Reviewer in English 7

A local community is experiencing heavy flooding every rainy season. The residents believe that the major cause of the flood is poor drainage systems. Which of the following could be the best transition marker for a solution in a problem-solution text?

• On the other hand

• As a result

• One possible solution is

• In contrast

Your class is tasked to write an expository text about reducing plastic pollution in your school. Which of the following would be the most effective way to introduce a solution in your text?

• Plastic pollution has increased over the years.

• One way to reduce plastic waste is by implementing a school-wide recycling program.

• Many students do not dispose of plastics properly.

• Plastic pollution is a huge problem.

In a problem-solution expository text, which language style should you use when writing for government officials or academic readers?

• Formal and precise

• Humorous and light-hearted

• Casual and conversational

• Simple and entertaining

Your friend wrote an article titled "The Effect of Urbanization on Deforestation." He now needs to add a paragraph suggesting solutions to the problem. Which sentence is most appropriate to begin his solution?

• The forests have been destroyed due to rapid urbanization.

• Many trees are being cut down for land development.

• One way to address deforestation is by promoting urban green spaces.

• The local government must do something about it.

During a community meeting, the residents discussed the increasing waste problem in their neighborhood. Which of the following is the best example of a problem-solution statement they could present?

• Waste is piling up in our neighborhood.

• If the community adopts a proper waste segregation system, the garbage issue could be reduced.

• The mayor should be aware of the waste problem.

• Everyone must take action to solve the problem.

During the rainy season, the local community experiences severe flooding due to clogged drainage systems. The community leader proposed a monthly clean-up drive to help reduce flooding in the area. Which statement below best captures the main idea of the text?

• The local community often experiences floods.

• Rainy seasons always cause floods.

• Community leaders must organize clean-up drives.

• Cleaning drainage systems may reduce flooding.

During the rainy season, the local community experiences severe flooding due to clogged drainage systems. The community leader proposed a monthly clean-up drive to help reduce flooding in the area.

Based on the text, what supporting detail best strengthens the community leader's proposal?

• Rain can occur any time of the year.

• People often ignore clogged drains.

• Cleaning drainage systems improves water flow.

• Floods destroy property and crops.

During the rainy season, the local community experiences severe flooding due to clogged drainage systems. The community leader proposed a monthly clean-up drive to help reduce flooding in the area.

Which of the following statements is a claim of policy that the community leader might make?

• We should implement a regular drainage clean-up program.

• Flooding is caused by heavy rainfall.

• Floods damage properties every year.

• People must accept floods as part of life.

"The local government has confirmed that floods were mainly caused by poor waste management, resulting in clogged drainage systems." Which type of claim does this statement best represent?

• Claim of fact

• Claim of value

• Claim of policy

• Claim of opinion

A resident from the community expressed, "It is important for everyone to participate in the clean-up drive to keep our place safe." This statement is an example of;

• Claim of fact

• Claim of value

• Claim of policy

• Claim of assumption