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WorksheetsEAPP-Q1_Diagnostic Test
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What makes English a universal language?
It is generally used for business transactions.
It is the language of the rich and famous.
Everyone speaks English.
It is mandatory to use English.
What is the benefit one can get in learning English?
Status symbol
Global competitiveness
Nationalism
School credentials
Which feature of academic text is being described?
Written texts are lexically dense compared to spoken language - they have proportionately more lexical words than grammatical words.
explicit
accuracy
complexity
hedging
Which feature of academic text is being described?
Do not use "a lot of people" when you can say "50 million people".
hedging
complex
explicit
precise
Which feature of academic text is being described?
Avoid words like "I", "me", "myself" in the report.
objectivity
precision
hedging
accuracy
In what point of view should academic texts be written?
first person
second person
third person
every person
Which of the following is NOT included in an academic writer's checklist?
Have I made grammatical errors?
Do I have a clear thesis sentence?
Are my body paragraphs organized in a logical way?
Have I counted the words I used in writing the text?
Which of the following definitions best defines hedging?
It makes a stance on the arguments and claims you used in writing.
It involves research and evaluation.
It makes the statement clearer
It narrows specific meaning.
Which of the following is NOT advisable to use in academic writing?
formal voice
third person
references
contractions
Which set of adjectives is more appropriate for an academic text?
dynamic, interactive, practical, cost-efficient
costly, time-consuming, labor-intensive
beautiful, extravagant, gorgeous
good, nice, better
Which part of an essay contains a brief background of the topic?
introduction
body
conclusion
supporting details
What are the purposes of writing an academic text?
To settle, to negotiate and to inform
To defend, to challenge and to question
To inform, to persuade and to argue a specific point
To guess, to hypothesize and to make conclusions
Which feature of academic text is being described?
The text should have a well-organized structure and be easy for the reader to follow.
formal
objective
analytical
explicit
This is basically anything that can be used in a school or classroom. It can include books, newspapers, articles, textbooks and anything that has been written by someone with experience in the field. What is being referred to?
reaction paper
academic text
literature
myth
Which among the following sentences is formal in nature?
The family together with uncle Rey went to town yesterday.
The researchers analyzed the problem ASAP.
In connection to this, you should maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The situation urges the people to provide a solution to the problem.
What are the three main parts of an essay?
The hook, the main idea and the conclusion.
The intuition, the body and the conclusion.
The topic sentence, the body and the conclusion.
The introduction, the body and the conclusion.
Which are examples of academic texts?
diary and memoir
invitation letter and business proposal
memorandum and literary essay
research paper and dissertation
Which of the following best summarizes the passage below?
Your heart normally beats 70 to 80 times a minute, but the rate changes depending on your activity level. When you exercise, your body needs more oxygen than when you remain still. Your heart automatically responds to these changing needs. When you need more oxygen, your heart beats faster to increase the flow of blood to your body.
Your heart usually beats about 70 to 80 times in one minute. That is more than one heart beat for each second. That is pretty fast!
Your heart makes blood flow throughout your body. It also allows oxygen to move into your muscles, lungs, and even into your bloodstream.
Your body needs a lot of oxygen when you exercise. That is why you breathe heavier when you are running or shooting hoops with friends.
Your heart rate is dependent on your level of activity. Your heart beats faster when you are exercising and slower when you are still.
Which is NOT an example of a word used in academic writing?
report
discuss
summarize
can’t
Which is NOT a feature of academic writing?
precise
accurate
explicit
informal
What is the prewriting technique shown in the picture?
outlining
annotating
summarizing
paraphrasing
What is the prewriting technique that involves getting the gist of text and writing it down in your own words?
outlining
annotating
summarizing
paraphrasing
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of keeping a reading journal?
The reading journal allows the readers to rekindle their memories.
Reading journals are written to relate to the author’s ideas and purpose.
Keeping a reading journal will hone your understanding of the text.
Reading journal allows reader to associate his/her personal experiences to the text.
What are the parts of a text that you need to locate in plotting an outline?
thesis statement and claim
stand, information, thesis statement
thesis statement, claims, evidences
argument, statement, claims, supporting details
Which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic of a good summary?
concise
complex
accurate
objective
What is the technique that requires you to rewrite a statement with a different structure and using different words without altering the original meaning and organization of the content?
outlining
annotating
summarizing
paraphrasing
Critical reading is a more _______ way of reading.
passive
frequent
stable
active
Critical reading involves analyzing, interpreting, and sometimes, ____________ the text.
evaluating
judging
questioning
highlighting
Which of the following statements is NOT true about critical reading?
Critical reading is a naturally developed ability.
Critical reading is a process of looking for ways of thinking.
Critical reading requires constant practice.
Critical reading requires reasoning.
Which element to consider in critical reading is defined as something that identifies what is lacking in the text?
evidence
limitation
background
purpose
What are the three parts that make up a thesis statement?
topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion
introduction, a quote or paraphrase, and conclusion
why I chose the topic, why it is a great topic, my personal connection to the topic
identification of topic/focus, the purpose/claim, and at least 3 subtopics/supporting points
Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?
Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book
Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because it promotes a sedentary lifestyle, encourages violence, and can cause children to become desensitized to death.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
Schools should start later in the day because it would allow for more sleep, aid efforts at better nutrition, and be more convenient for both students and parents.
To begin, if school started later, students will be dismissed at a later time.
Also, teens would be able to sleep in longer and feel more rested for the start of the day.
Furthermore, it will be easier to eat a healthy breakfast if there is more time to do so.
Most importantly, a later start time would be easier for parents and students to plan around.
Which of the following is NOT a function of a thesis statement?
to reflect a perspective on a topic
to leave a final impression on your reader
to provide a blueprint of your essay to the reader
to announce the topic of your paper to your reader
Which of the following best describes the benefit of outlining during the writing process?
It enables a writer to arrange main points for unification.
It allows the write to use technological tools like bulleting options.
A writer organizes his/her notes in a given topic by encircling passages.
The writer saves time by writing Roman numerals and Hindu-Arabic numbers.
Which is the correct order in outlining?
Alpha Numeric, upper case letter, Roman numeral, lower case letter
Roman numeral, uppercase letter, alpha numeric, lower case letter
Uppercase letter, Roman numeral, alpha numeric, lower case letter
Roman numeral, alpha numeric, uppercase letter, lower case letter
Complete the topic outline below. Choose the appropriate answer for the blank that has a question mark (?).
Cycling: The Commuter’s Choice
Thesis: Even though driving a car to campus is convenient, riding a bicycle to school is a more practical option for most commuter college students because of the financial and health benefits.
I. ______________________________________ (?)
A. Personal health
1. exercise
2. _________________________________
B. ____________________________________
1. reduces traffic congestion
2. _________________________________
environmental health
stress reduction
health benefits of riding a bicycle
eliminates toxic emissions
Complete the topic outline below. Choose the appropriate answer for the blank that has a question mark (?).
Cycling: The Commuter’s Choice
Thesis: Even though driving a car to campus is convenient, riding a bicycle to school is a more practical option for most commuter college students because of the financial and health benefits.
I. ______________________________________
A. Personal health
1. exercise
2. _________________________________ (?)
B. _________________________________
1. reduces traffic congestion
2. _________________________________
environmental health
stress reduction
health benefits of riding a bicycle
eliminates toxic emissions
Complete the topic outline below. Choose the appropriate answer for the blank that has a question mark (?).
Cycling: The Commuter’s Choice
Thesis: Even though driving a car to campus is convenient, riding a bicycle to school is a more practical option for most commuter college students because of the financial and health benefits.
I. ______________________________________
A. Personal health
1. exercise
2. _________________________________
B. _________________________________ (?)
1. reduces traffic congestion
2. _________________________________
environmental health
stress reduction
health benefits of riding a bicycle
eliminates toxic emissions
Complete the topic outline below. Choose the appropriate answer for the blank that has a question mark (?).
Cycling: The Commuter’s Choice
Thesis: Even though driving a car to campus is convenient, riding a bicycle to school is a more practical option for most commuter college students because of the financial and health benefits.
I. ______________________________________
A. Personal health
1. exercise
2. _________________________________
B. _________________________________
1. reduces traffic congestion
2. _________________________________ (?)
environmental health
stress reduction
health benefits of riding a bicycle
eliminates toxic emissions
How do you ensure that your claim in an argument is strong?
use hedges
limit researches
avoid using rebuttals
provide credible supporting evidence
In argumentative writing, what do evidence and counterclaims have in common?
They both are irrelevant.
They have nothing in common.
They both can be from any source.
They both need to be from credible sources.
What is the word that you can use to ensure that you are giving reasons and not just stating your position?
if
and
then
because
Which question does not help in considering the audience?
What do they believe?
Who is your audience?
Can I manage the topic?
Where do they stand on the issue?
Which of the following is NOT a description of Position Paper?
Narrates fiction stories.
Supports your argument with evidence.
Presents an arguable opinion about an issue.
Convinces the audience that your opinion is valid.
Which of the following is an example of an expository discourse that evaluates one’s work?
Diary
Poem
Ballad
Reaction Paper
Which of the following statements best describes a review/critique?
It is similar to a diary entry.
It gives a complex analysis of the text.
It gives a fair and balance social commentary.
It is a cover statement giving impartial judgment.
What makes an article review different from an essay?
It shows your stand.
It refers how strong your thesis is.
It refers how many questions you can ask about the article.
It evaluates the accuracy, strengths, and weaknesses of an article.
Which of the following parts of a position paper restates the key points and suggests resolution to the issue?
Preface
Conclusion
Introduction
Body of the Paper
Which of the following parts of a position paper identifies the issue that will be discussed and states the author’s position on the issue?
Preface
Conclusion
Introduction
Body of the Paper
Which of the following statements BEST describes a reaction paper?
It is a write-up about your experience.
It is your opinion in relation to an event or reading material.
It is an academic text that you are expected to write in EAPP.
It is a discussion on whether the experience/material had a positive or negative impact on you.
What is the author’s purpose in writing a review?
An author writes a review to narrate his/her experience.
An author writes a review to explain a material he/she have read or watched.
An author writes a review to argue by presenting his/her commentary about the material he/she have examined.
An author writes a review to entertain the readers by emphasizing the humor in all the materials he/she have scrutinized.
Which of the following statements BEST describes the summary of a reaction paper or review?
It presents the major findings, claims, ideas, or messages.
It points out the theme of the text reviewed.
It provides the feedback of the reviewer.
It tells the sequence of the context.
Which of the following statements BEST exemplifies a good conclusion/ evaluation of a review?
It focuses on comparison.
It focuses on the content of a work.
It does not include a recommendation.
It presents the overall impression of the author.
Which of the following statements is the purpose of writing a reaction paper or review?
It is a close examination of a source material.
It tests your wit when you write a review.
It gives you a hint on what to write.
It has no purpose at all.
What are the parts of the summary of a review?
I. title of the work
II. main points of the source material
III. impact of the source material to the audience
IV. details of the different aspects of the work
I, II, III
I, II, IV
II, III, IV
I, III, IV
Which of the following statements is TRUE about a concept paper?
It is a summary of a project, its importance and process how to carry it out.
It is a precise essay about a projection of a business.
It is a narrative that is in chronological manner.
It is a synthesis of a text.
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of writing a concept paper?
It serves as the foundation of a proposal.
It helps in determining the feasibility of a project.
It is used to pique the interest of the potential funding agencies.
It encourages other researchers to conduct further studies about the project.
Which of the following statements corresponds to definition as a technique in writing a concept paper from other patterns of development?
It points out the gist of the text.
It clarifies the meaning of a concept.
It provides detailed exposition of the term.
It allows you to broaden your analysis of a concept.
What technique in definition is referred to when the writer broadens the meaning of the word through analogy, metaphors, comparison and contrast, descriptions, analysis, functions, etymology, and semantic origin?
formal definition
informal definition
complex definition
extended definition
