Second Quarter Test Reviewer

Directions: Carefully read the following article then choose the best answer to the questions that follow.

(Paragraph 1) As online learning becomes more common and more and more resources are converted to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and, in their place, everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader subscription.

(Paragraph 2) Proponents of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they won’t have to travel to a library to get a book; they can simply click on what they want to read and read it from wherever they are. They could also access more materials because libraries won’t have to buy physical copies of books; they can simply rent out as many digital copies as they need.

(Paragraph 3) However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. First, digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources. A study done on tablet vs book reading found that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, retain 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read compared to people who read the same information in print.

(Paragraph 4) Second, it is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have a multitude of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to converse with their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering patron questions, and keeping the community connected.

(Paragraph 5) While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the myriad issues surrounding them. It would also end access to many of the benefits of libraries that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.

What is the text all about?

• Shutting down of public libraries

• Replacing libraries with iPads or tablets

• Benefits of public libraries

• Problems with digital resources

Which paragraph in the above essay supports the underlined phrase “everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader subscription” in the first paragraph?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What evidential support is used in the third paragraph?

• interview transcript

• narrative report

• observation notes

• research study

What can be inferred in Paragraph 5?

• Tablets can replace libraries.

• Libraries cannot be replaced with tablets.

• Tablets can end all the benefits of libraries.

• Libraries provide the best learning resources.

What characteristic of argumentative text is evident in the article above?

• It also discusses the other side of the issue.

• It provides only one evidential support to the writer's stand.

• It includes sentences that supports the thesis statement only.

• It did not give the readers a chance to evaluate the opposing arguments.

Identify the sentences below as FACT, OPINION, or ASSERTION then choose the letter of the correct answer. 11. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on Israel on 7 October.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Commonplace Assertion

Children of divorced parents can face emotional and psychological challenges, such as issues with self-esteem, academic struggles, and difficulties with relationships later in life.

• Claim of fact

• Claim of value

• Claim of policy

Speed limit around schools must be 30 kph, along with other road safety measures, to keep children and the public safe from road traffic accidents. Former Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan

• Claim of fact

• Claim of value

• Claim of policy

Not having children has made some aspects of life easier than having kids.

• Claim of fact

• Claim of value

• Claim of policy

If your dream getaway includes tropical islands, stunning landscapes, and endless adventures, then the Philippines is your best choice. With over 7,000 islands to explore, this paradise offers the perfect blend of nature, vibrant culture, and thrilling activities that will leave you in awe.

• Claim of fact

• Claim of value

• Claim of policy