WorksheetsReading and Writing Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 33mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the shaping of a text's meaning by another text?
a)
Intertextuality
b)
Hypertextuality
c)
Interlink
d)
Hypertext
2.
What connects topic on a screen to related information such as graphics, videos and music?
a)
Intertext
b)
Context
c)
Hypertext
d)
Extratext
3.
Which is NOT an example of Intertextuality?
a)
He was lying so obviously, you could almost see his nose growing.
b)
It’s like a happy version of Romeo and Juliet.
c)
It’s hard being an adult! Peter Pan had the right idea.
d)
He’s asking her to the prom.
4.
When you mouse over a hyperlink, your pointer will likely turn into:
a)
A pointing finger
b)
A small car
c)
A cloud of dust
d)
A question mark
5.
Which statement is NOT true about Critical Reading?
a)
examines the evidence or arguments
b)
checks out any influences on the evidence or arguments
c)
checks out the limitation of study design or focus
d)
proves the author’s lack of expertise
6.
What does it take for a statement to be worth accepting?
a)
We have good reasons to accept it
b)
It is consistent with our needs
c)
It has not been proven wrong
d)
It is accepted by our peers
7.
What does the word “critical” in critical reading refer to?
a)
A fault-finding attitude
b)
Attempts to win an argument
c)
Using careful judgment or judicious evaluation
d)
A lack of respect for other people
8.
When a statement is backed by good reasons, what does it make the statement?
a)
Worthy of strong acceptance
b)
To be believed with certainty
c)
Never false
d)
Beyond all possible doubt
9.
Which would be considered evidence?
a)
The Civil War was more important than the American Revolution.
b)
What was the time period of the WWI?
c)
Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941.
d)
Everyone has heard about the Gulf War.
10.
Why is it important to have reasons and evidence to support an argument?
a)
To make your argument believable
b)
To make the reader disagree with you
c)
To make everyone agree with you
d)
To make your paragraph longer
11.
Why is it important to include reasons to your claims?
a)
To make your essay longer
b)
In order to better support your claim
c)
Because you want to sound smarter
d)
In order to better support your counterclaim
12.
Schools should conduct random drug tests because it is beneficial to the health of children. Random drug tests stop many children from doing drugs in middle and high school. Many parents and adults feel that these drug tests are a violation of student privacy. Data shows that students who start using drugs in middle school are more likely to use them as adults. If they are detected in middle school, students may be able to get help before it becomes a serious problem. Which sentence is the counterclaim in this selection?
a)
Data shows that students who start using drugs in middle school are more likely to use them as adults.
b)
Many parents and adults feel that these drug tests are a violation of student privacy.
c)
Schools should conduct random drug tests because it is beneficial to the health of children.
d)
If they are detected in middle school, students may be able to get help before it becomes a serious problem.
13.
Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney. Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay. Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?
a)
Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.
b)
They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.
c)
On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
d)
One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.
14.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said. What type of work does Paul do?
a)
A lawyer
b)
A construction worker
c)
A doctor
d)
A garbage man
15.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said. Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
a)
He has tools.
b)
He goes straight up the stairs to shower.
c)
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty.
d)
He wears a hat.
16.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said. What type of person is Alice?
a)
Care free and calm
b)
Meticulous and controlling
c)
Messy and sloppy
d)
Sad and angry
17.
What is a counterclaim?
a)
When you write a thesis defending a side of an argument
b)
When you consider someone who would be against your thesis
c)
A part of your introduction that sets up the rest of your paper
d)
Reasons that support your thesis
18.
What follows a counterclaim?
a)
Thesis
b)
Nothing. It comes at the end of the paragraph.
c)
An explanation
d)
A rebuttal
19.
What is a rebuttal?
a)
A statement that directs the conversation back to the thesis/claim and proves why you still believe in your thesis
b)
A thesis defending a side of an argument
c)
When you consider someone who would be against your thesis
d)
A part of your introduction that sets up the rest of your paper
20.
Which is an example of a counterclaim transition word?
a)
However
b)
Some people may say that...
c)
Nevertheless
d)
Despite that
21.
Which statement is NOT true about an Article Critique
a)
It is a specialized form of academic writing in which a reviewer evaluates the contribution to knowledge of scholarly works.
b)
It has 4 parts namely introduction, summary, review and conclusion.
c)
It involves higher order thinking skills.
d)
More than half of the review should be devoted to summary.
22.
Which is NOT part of the Summary part of the Article Review?
a)
Writers objective and purpose
b)
Methods used
c)
Overall impression of the work
d)
Major findings or claims
23.
When writing an article review, which question should NOT be considered?
a)
When was the article written?
b)
What is the topic of the article?
c)
Who are its intended readers?
d)
What is your overall reaction to the work?
24.
Which statement is true about Literature Review?
a)
It is limited only to articles.
b)
The main purpose of making a literature review is to analyze literary text such as short stories and novels.
c)
A literature review requires skills in summarizing but not synthesizing information.
d)
A literature review requires skills in selecting sources.
25.
When writers take several outside sources and weave the information into their arguments, what are they doing?
a)
Documenting
b)
Note taking
c)
Plagiarizing
d)
Synthesizing
26.
Which is not a good source for a literature review?
a)
Textbooks
b)
Thesis
c)
Government Reports
d)
Journal Articles
27.
One of the most important aspects of the results and discussion section is:
a)
an elaborate interpretation of the findings
b)
a repeat of the literature review
c)
a statement of how a research question was answered
d)
a justification for why either quantitative or qualitative methods were used
28.
Which is true about an abstract?
a)
It is short.
b)
It includes an argument for the validity of indicators.
c)
It includes an argument on how previous scholarship guided the researcher.
d)
It does not state the research question.
29.
Which section should provide recommendations of how other researchers could improve on research be included?
a)
Methods and Data
b)
Results and Discussion
c)
References
d)
Conclusion
30.
What is a highly persuasive and informative document that aims to address a particular problem or issue?
a)
Article Critique
b)
Literature Review
c)
Research Report
d)
Position Paper
31.
What academic paper presents an arguable opinion about an issue – typically that of the author or some specified entity.
a)
Article Critique
b)
Literature Review
c)
Research Report
d)
Position Paper
32.
Which is true about Position Paper?
a)
A good position paper needs an issue.
b)
An issue is debatable if it can be answered by yes or no.
c)
The main goal of a position paper is to inform the readers.
d)
One way to establish your credibility as a writer is to boast your credentials .
33.
What document provides a summary of the applicant’s background including education, work history, and other qualifications for the job?
a)
Transcript
b)
Email
c)
Memo
d)
Resume
34.
What type of resume is used when an applicant has several years of relevant experiences?
a)
Chronological
b)
Combination
c)
Functional
d)
Targeted
35.
Which resume is used when a person wants to fit his application for a certain company and wants to state his particular objective?
a)
Block Style
b)
Functional
c)
Special
d)
Targeted
36.
Rodrigo is a new graduate of an Information Technology course, though he is new in the field, he believes that he's got all the quality that ABC Company is looking for. What type of resume is best for him to use?
a)
Chronological
b)
Combination
c)
Functional
d)
Targeted
37.
Ronald was hired to proofread a draft of an upcoming novel to be available nationwide soon. What stage of the writing process he is in, since he is concerned with the grammar and correctness of the written piece?
a)
Editing
b)
Prewriting
c)
Publishing
d)
Revising
38.
How should an applicant write his/her objective in his/her resume?
a)
Be concise, keep it to one word
b)
Be creative, use figurative words.
c)
Be wordy, say what you want to say.
d)
Be straight-to-the-point, stating what you hope to achieve.
39.
How many paragraphs does a cover letter usually have?
a)
One to Two
b)
Five to six
c)
Four to five
d)
Three to Four
40.
What type of letter highlights a significant point in the resume?
a)
application letter
b)
letter of recommendation
c)
memo
d)
cover letter
41.
Avie was told by her boss to write a letter reminding all the staff in their office about the submission of reports for their specific projects. Her boss also told her to give each of the staff his/her printed copy of it. What type of document does she need to compose?
a)
letter of request
b)
letter of introduction
c)
memo
d)
purchase letter
42.
How would a company send letters to its network faster and more economically?
a)
Hand it over personally
b)
Send through courier
c)
Send via e-mail
d)
Send via postal mail
43.
What statement is usually related to one side of an issue and not considered believed by all?
a)
A bank account statement
b)
A contract
c)
A claim
d)
A law
44.
Which is the most commonly used format for personal business letters?
a)
Modified Block
b)
Block
c)
APA
d)
Right Alignment
45.
The return address belongs to whom?
a)
The letter writer
b)
The recipient of the letter
c)
The typist who is writing for someone else
d)
The person the letter is going to
46.
Where can you locate the message in the letter?
a)
Body
b)
Salutation
c)
Closing
d)
Heading
47.
Which date is correctly typed for a letter?
a)
9-28-2015
b)
Sept. 28,2015
c)
9/28/2015
d)
September 28, 2015
48.
What part of a personal business letter comes immediately after the body?
a)
Complimentary close
b)
Inside address
c)
Salutation
d)
Typist’s initials
49.
What type of computer program would most likely be used to key a letter?
a)
Spreadsheet
b)
Database
c)
Word processor
d)
Presentation
50.
What is the line spacing after the salutation?
a)
Quadruple
b)
Double
c)
Triple
d)
Single
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