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Pre-test Reading and Writing Skills

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is generally considered as written material, especially longer pieces of writing as in a book, a letter or a newspaper.

a)

Paragraph

b)

Sentence

c)

Text

d)

Composition

2.

This means that the over all text has meaning

a)

Cohesion

b)

Coherence

c)

Intentionality

d)

Acceptability

3.

This means that the writer’s attitude and purpose can be discerned.

a)

Cohesion

b)

Coherence

c)

Intentionality

d)

Acceptability

4.

This means that the text can be linked to preceding discourse

a)

Acceptability

b)

Informativity

c)

Situationality

d)

Intertextuality

5.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a text?

a)

Advertisements

b)

Books

c)

Magazines

d)

None of the above

6.

Which of the following are benefits of brainstorming when compared to nominal technique?

a)

brainstorming is more fun

b)

brainstorming can create a positive organizational climate

c)

brainstorming can encourage talented and highly skilled employees to remain in an organization

d)

all of the above

7.

This is a “blueprint” or “plan” for your paper. It helps you to organize your thoughts and arguments.

a)

Brainstorming

b)

Mind Mapping

c)

Outline

d)

Graphic Organizers

8.

It is sharing of personal experiences that offer lessons and insights.

a)

Narration

b)

Description

c)

Comparison and Contrast

d)

Classification

9.

It uses sensory details such as sights, smells, tastes, feelings and textures to create vivid images in the reader’s mind.

a)

Classification

b)

Comparison and Contrast

c)

Description

d)

Narration

10.

It tells how two things are similar and different.

a)

Narration

b)

Description

c)

Comparison and Contrast

d)

Classification

11.

It is an activity of sorting items.

a)

Narration

b)

Description

c)

Comparison and Contrast

d)

Classification

12.

It explains what a term means.

a)

Definition

b)

Comparison and Contrast

c)

Analogy

d)

none of the choices

13.

The definitions provided in dictionaries is called

a)

Operational

b)

Informal

c)

Formal

d)

Denotation

14.

These are paragraphs that identify the problem of some kind of report on an innovative solution.

a)

Process

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Classification

d)

Analogy

15.

Definitions that gives the meaning of an abstract word for one particular time and place.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Operational

d)

Denotation

16.

This is one way to visually organize data and information.

a)

Word Storm

b)

Mind Mapping

c)

Word Banks

d)

Word Association

17.

Words that mean the same as another word.

a)

Formal

b)

Synonyms

c)

Operational

d)

Denotation

18.

It tells how the two things are similar and different.

a)

Classification

b)

Narration

c)

Comparison & Contrast

d)

Description

19.

It is the exact meaning of the word; while, connotation is an idea or meaning suggested by or associated with a word or things.

a)

Formal

b)

Synonyms

c)

Operational

d)

Denotation

20.

It is an activity of sorting items into categories.

a)

Narration

b)

Description

c)

Comparison and Contrast

d)

Classification

21.

It explains what a term means.

a)

Definition

b)

Analogy

c)

Comparison & Contrast

d)

Process

22.

These are paragraphs that identify a problem of some kind and report on an innovative solution.

a)

Process

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Classification

d)

Analogy

23.

The concept of intertextuality refers to the idea that authors can use

literary relationships as way to…

a)

communicate

b)

make money

c)

pass time

d)

read

24.

Who was the originator of the theory of intertextuality?

a)

Sigmund Freud

b)

Karl Jung

c)

Julia Kristeva

d)

William Shakespeare

25.

Which of these is NOT a type of intertextual relationship?

a)

parody

b)

allusion

c)

Both A and B

d)

tribute

26.

Intertextuality can take place ­­­­­__________

a)

within the same medium or style

b)

across cultures

c)

at school

d)

at home

27.

Which of the following is a “text”

a)

Novels

b)

Songs

c)

None of the above

d)

Rap

28.

Which of the following statements is the best intertextuality definition?

a)

The relationship between texts.

b)

Allusions from one text to another.

c)

The translation of a text into a different language.

d)

A ridiculous imitation of a genre

29.

Which of the following would not be an example of intertextuality?

a)

A translation of one work into a different language.

b)

A poetic homage to an earlier writer by adopting that writer’s theme & tone.

c)

The main characters of two unrelated works coincidentally both named Bob.

d)

An author ridicules a well-known work by imitating it in a comedic way.

30.

Choose the correct parody definition from the following statements:

a)

A harsh, biting attack on a more famous author.

b)

A work that imitates the style of another work or author, for comedic effect.

c)

A critique of government officials or current events in a piece of literature.

d)

An indirect or passing reference.

31.

Which of the following statements is not a reason an author might choose to use parody?

a)

To mock or ridicule another author’s style.

b)

To pay homage to a more famous author by imitating his or her style.

c)

To change an original work so entirely that it’s no longer a clear influence on the parody.

d)

To give honor to a writer by adopting the writer’s theme and tone

32.

This term was coined by Ted Nelson around 1965.

a)

Intertextuality

b)

Hypertextuality

c)

Context

d)

Allusion

33.

It is an evaluation report of previous studies related to the subject matter of an academic paper.

a)

Book Review

b)

Literature Review

c)

Article Review

d)

Movie Review

34.

It is a problem-solution text that aims to persuade its reader to grant funding on the project.

a)

Project Proposal

b)

Project Cost

c)

Project Material

d)

Project Budget

35.

It is a critical assessment, analysis, or evaluation of a work

a)

Book Review

b)

Literature Review

c)

Article Review

d)

Movie Review

36.

It is an expanded paper that presents interpretations and analysis of a phenomenon based on experiments and previous information

a)

Book Report

b)

Research Report

c)

Scientific Report

d)

Survey Report

37.

It contains a summary and synthesis of all available sources.

a)

Book Review

b)

Literature Review

c)

Article Review

d)

Movie Review

38.

The main purpose of this writing is to persuade book readers of a particular genre or researchers in a specific field

a)

Article Review

b)

Literature Review

c)

Book Review

d)

Movie Review

39.

It expresses a writer’s position on an issue and the reasons for the writer’s stand.

a)

Review Paper

b)

Book Paper

c)

Position Paper

d)

Term Paper

40.

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.

a)

Position Paper

b)

Book Paper

c)

Review Paper

d)

Term Paper

41.

It is a laborious work produced through formal investigation and scientific inquiry.

a)

Book Report

b)

Research Report

c)

Scientific Report

d)

Survey Report

42.

It is highly persuasive and informative document that aims to address a particular problem or issue.

a)

Project Proposal

b)

Project Cost

c)

Project Material

d)

Project Budget

43.

It is a piece of paper which contains a summary of an applicant’s personal information, educational background, skills and work experiences.

a)

Business Letter

b)

Application Letter

c)

Resume

d)

Memo

44.

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.

a)

Application Letter

b)

Functional Format

c)

Chronological Format

d)

Hybrid

45.

This is the most common layout used in writing cover letter. In this format, all parts are justified to the left.

a)

Full block

b)

Modified Block

c)

Semi-block

d)

Normal

46.

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.

a)

Full block

b)

Modified block

c)

Semi-block

d)

Normal

47.

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.

a)

Heading

b)

Body

c)

Complimentary close

d)

Date

48.

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.

a)

Heading

b)

Body

c)

Complimentary Close

d)

Date

49.

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.

a)

College Admission Letter

b)

Application Letter

c)

Business Letter

d)

Letter of plea

50.

Referred to as ‘career summary’ or ‘career profile’, it is one of the features in writing a resume.

a)

Professional summary

b)

Body

c)

Work Experience

d)

Objective