WorksheetsPre-test Reading and Writing Skills
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
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
It is an activity of sorting items.
Narration
Description
Comparison and Contrast
Classification
It explains what a term means.
Definition
Comparison and Contrast
Analogy
none of the choices
The definitions provided in dictionaries is called
Operational
Informal
Formal
Denotation
These are paragraphs that identify the problem of some kind of report on an innovative solution.
Process
Problem and Solution
Classification
Analogy
Definitions that gives the meaning of an abstract word for one particular time and place.
Formal
Informal
Operational
Denotation
This is one way to visually organize data and information.
Word Storm
Mind Mapping
Word Banks
Word Association
Words that mean the same as another word.
Formal
Synonyms
Operational
Denotation
It tells how the two things are similar and different.
Classification
Narration
Comparison & Contrast
Description
It is the exact meaning of the word; while, connotation is an idea or meaning suggested by or associated with a word or things.
Formal
Synonyms
Operational
Denotation
It is an activity of sorting items into categories.
Narration
Description
Comparison and Contrast
Classification
It explains what a term means.
Definition
Analogy
Comparison & Contrast
Process
These are paragraphs that identify a problem of some kind and report on an innovative solution.
Process
Problem and Solution
Classification
Analogy
The concept of intertextuality refers to the idea that authors can use
literary relationships as way to…
communicate
make money
pass time
read
Who was the originator of the theory of intertextuality?
Sigmund Freud
Karl Jung
Julia Kristeva
William Shakespeare
Which of these is NOT a type of intertextual relationship?
parody
allusion
Both A and B
tribute
Intertextuality can take place __________
within the same medium or style
across cultures
at school
at home
Which of the following is a “text”
Novels
Songs
None of the above
Rap
Which of the following statements is the best intertextuality definition?
The relationship between texts.
Allusions from one text to another.
The translation of a text into a different language.
A ridiculous imitation of a genre
Which of the following would not be an example of intertextuality?
A translation of one work into a different language.
A poetic homage to an earlier writer by adopting that writer’s theme & tone.
The main characters of two unrelated works coincidentally both named Bob.
An author ridicules a well-known work by imitating it in a comedic way.
Choose the correct parody definition from the following statements:
A harsh, biting attack on a more famous author.
A work that imitates the style of another work or author, for comedic effect.
A critique of government officials or current events in a piece of literature.
An indirect or passing reference.
Which of the following statements is not a reason an author might choose to use parody?
To mock or ridicule another author’s style.
To pay homage to a more famous author by imitating his or her style.
To change an original work so entirely that it’s no longer a clear influence on the parody.
To give honor to a writer by adopting the writer’s theme and tone
This term was coined by Ted Nelson around 1965.
Intertextuality
Hypertextuality
Context
Allusion
It is an evaluation report of previous studies related to the subject matter of an academic paper.
Book Review
Literature Review
Article Review
Movie Review
It is a problem-solution text that aims to persuade its reader to grant funding on the project.
Project Proposal
Project Cost
Project Material
Project Budget
It is a critical assessment, analysis, or evaluation of a work
Book Review
Literature Review
Article Review
Movie Review
It is an expanded paper that presents interpretations and analysis of a phenomenon based on experiments and previous information
Book Report
Research Report
Scientific Report
Survey Report
It contains a summary and synthesis of all available sources.
Book Review
Literature Review
Article Review
Movie Review
The main purpose of this writing is to persuade book readers of a particular genre or researchers in a specific field
Article Review
Literature Review
Book Review
Movie Review
It expresses a writer’s position on an issue and the reasons for the writer’s stand.
Review Paper
Book Paper
Position Paper
Term Paper
It has a purpose to persuade or make the readers believe that the writer’s opinion is probable or should be considered by a decision-making group.
Position Paper
Book Paper
Review Paper
Term Paper
It is a laborious work produced through formal investigation and scientific inquiry.
Book Report
Research Report
Scientific Report
Survey Report
It is highly persuasive and informative document that aims to address a particular problem or issue.
Project Proposal
Project Cost
Project Material
Project Budget
It is a piece of paper which contains a summary of an applicant’s personal information, educational background, skills and work experiences.
Business Letter
Application Letter
Resume
Memo
A type of resume format used to emphasize the applicant’s work experiences progress. It starts with complete work experiences, followed by the educational background.
Application Letter
Functional Format
Chronological Format
Hybrid
This is the most common layout used in writing cover letter. In this format, all parts are justified to the left.
Full block
Modified Block
Semi-block
Normal
This is the least used format in writing an application letter. It is almost the same as the modified block format; however, the difference is that the first sentence in each paragraph is indented.
Full block
Modified block
Semi-block
Normal
It is one of the components of a letter which includes the applicant’s address to make it easier for the employer to easily contact the applicant.
Heading
Body
Complimentary close
Date
The most important and critical part in the components of a letter. It includes the information on the job the applicant is applying for, where the job posting was seen, and the skills and experiences the applicant possesses.
Heading
Body
Complimentary Close
Date
It is referred to as the “letter of intent”, and is a one-page letter required for college and university admission. The sender writes a letter to briefly discuss his intention for attending the college program.
College Admission Letter
Application Letter
Business Letter
Letter of plea
Referred to as ‘career summary’ or ‘career profile’, it is one of the features in writing a resume.
Professional summary
Body
Work Experience
Objective
