WorksheetsReading and Writing Skills Quiz
Total questions: 109
Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins
This is one of the properties of a well-written text where ideas are logically and accurately arranged.
It refers to the connection of ideas and connection between sentences and between paragraphs.
This refers to the acceptable style of language for a particular form of text.
This refers to the conventions of writing which include capitalization, punctuation, spelling, numerals, abbreviations, acronyms, and contractions.
What idea justify the conclusion: Therefore, try a smile and laugh
The following statements describe creative writing EXCEPT A. It is used in literary works to convey imaginary or artistic expression. B. It is used in documents utilized in business or financial transactions. C. It is used in scientific or laboratory reports of experiments. D. It is used in news articles for newspapers or news websites.
The word creative in 'creative writing' refers to? A. The data or facts utilized in a summary report of an investigation. B. The individual process undertook by an author to create a work. C. The rules of grammar followed by a writer in stating a fact. D. The style of writing unique to a group of written works.
In which of the following writing situations is creative writing appropriate? A. cooking demonstration B. spoken poetry performance C. science and invention fair D. writing the minutes of a meeting
A manuscript in creative writing would likely contain: A. ingredients and procedures B. equations and formula C. figures of speech D. tables and charts
Which of the following would most likely be the focus of creative writing? A. scientific facts B. emotions or feelings C. estimates and percentages D. factual names of people and places
In which of the following manuscripts/documents would creative writing likely be used? A. city ordinances B. two-part novels C. hospital protocols D. laboratory manuals
This trait of writing pertains to making sure that details used in a literary work support the theme or subject. A. ideas B. conventions C. organization D. word choice
A writer's style is often manifested in the ____ of the text. A. title B. mood or tone C. publication date D. number of chapters
Word choice in creative writing is most clearly utilized in the selection of? A. choice of setting B. names of characters C. bibliographic references or sources D. figures of speech or literary devices
Which statement best describes the similarity of creative writing with other forms of writing? A. It requires cross-referencing with other sources of information, whether print or online, to establish the veracity of facts used. B. It follows a templated style of writing, regardless of topic or subject. C. It utilizes rhyming patterns to emphasize the melody and rhythm created by the selection of appropriate words in a line or verse. D. It applies conventions of writing such as rules of grammar and/or mechanics.
Organization as a trait of creative writing is exemplified in the following, EXCEPT A. arrangement of stanzas in a poem B. prologue and epilogue of a novel C. number of chapters in a research paper D. chronological sequence of a short story
The main difference between a manuscript that uses creative writing and one that is in academic writing is found in their ___? A. content B. spelling C. grammar D. punctuation
This makes literary works easy to read, and therefore, easy to understand or comprehend. A. sentence fluency B. sentence accuracy C. sentence subject and predicate D. sentence pronoun-antecedent agreement
Which genre of literature requires the use of a metaphor? A. long fiction B. short fiction C. drama D. poetry
Which statement best describes the role of figures of speech in a literary piece? A. They emphasize its theme or subject through comparison or descri
Poetry have a unique character. No error.
Poetry utilizes form and convention of language. No error.
Syntax are simply the order or arrangement of words. No error.
A poet chooses words to achieve a certain effect. No error.
The man which I met in the beach is the mayor of our town. No error.
How can you provide coherence when writing a well-written text?
add more information
organize information
use formal style
What is the best thing a writer needs to do in order to fulfil persuasion?
to describe
to narrate
to persuade
to define
Which of the following acts does NOT show bravery?
withdrawing in a battle
climbing a flight of stairs
driving in adverse conditions
talking to someone you like to date
As a pattern of written text, it refers to identifying concrete details about appearances, characteristics, and actions.
A. description
B. narration
C. persuasion
D. problem-solution
What persuasive technique is used by this statement: "And don't forget, you will have mountains of fun because there are acres and acres of great rides, fun games and entertaining attractions!"?
ethos
logos
pathos
Which of the following shows comparison and contrast?
Greenhouse effect caused by water vapor
Fast food vs. home cooking
Types of self-care
Ways of coping with stress
When a text explains what something is in comparison to other members of its class, along with any limitations, it uses what pattern?
A. cause-effect
B. classification
C. comparison-contrast
D. definition
Which statement best describes the role of figures of speech in a literary piece?
They emphasize its theme or subject through comparison or description.
They distort rules of grammar or mechanics as a style of writing.
They explain the facts or pieces of information used in a report.
They identify the list of bibliographic references or sources.
Which of the following is the best way to help save the world's forests?
use more paper
never reuse papers
throw used papers
reduce, reuse, recycle
"Exhausted, he slept for a year." This sentence uses which figure of speech?
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
Which of the following is NOT a cause-effect topic?
Causes and effects of global warming
Causes and effects of floods
Effects of population density on human occupancy
Ways of coping with stress
The strengths of critical thinking are as follows EXCEPT:
understand
gain information
discover ideas
provide details
For literary pieces, the language and style may be _______________________.
concise
more creative
courteous
formal
"Her smile radiates like the sun in noontime." This sentence uses which figure of speech?
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
This pattern groups or classifies items or things into their parts, types, kinds, or categories.
A. cause-effect
B. classification
C. comparison-contrast
D. definition
This pattern of written text presents why something happens, what causes it, what are the effects, and how it is related to something else.
A. cause-effect
B. classification
C. comparison-contrast
D. definition
Which of the following topics shows cause-effect?
Greenhouse effect caused by water vapor
Fast food vs. home cooking
Types of self-care
Ways of coping with stress
What is the difference between private religious and private nonreligious schools?
Private religious schools are funded by the government while the latter is not funded.
Private religious schools are based around a particular faith while the latter makes their own rules.
Both A and B
None of the above
What is the function of characters in a narrative?
as a storyline
as an atmosphere
as a standpoint
as people
This pattern deals with stories whether real or imaginary.
A. description
B. narration
C. persuasion
D. problem-solution
Though figures of speech are common in works of creative writing, which one would be the LEAST likely to use it?
science fiction
dystopian novel
children's book
autobiography
A _____ text starts with a negative situation (a problem) and ends with a positive situation (a solution).
A. description
B. narration
C. persuasion
D. problem-solution
This is a literary technique that writers use to present their ideas through reason and logic, to influence the audience and move them to action.
A. description
B. narration
C. persuasion
D. problem-solution
How would you use coherence and cohesion to write a well-written text?
observe proper paragraphing and logical order of ideas
display an overall understandability of what you write
think about the style, tone, and clarity of the text
specify the established conventions
How would you use organization to write a well-written text?
observe proper paragraphing and logical order of ideas
display an overall understandability of what you write
think about the style, tone, and clarity of the text
specify the established conventions
Which of the following shows classification?
Greenhouse effect caused by water vapor
Fast food vs. home cooking
Types of self-care
Ways of coping with stress
It involves the identification of similarities and differences of at least two things, ideas, concepts, or persons.
A. cause-effect
B. classification
C. comparison-contrast
D. definition
How would you use appropriate language use to write a well-written text?
observe proper paragraphing and logical order of ideas
display an overall understandability of what you write
think about the style, tone, and clarity of the text
specify the established conventions
The girl sings, dances, and acts, but she does not want stopping.
stopping
how to stop
until she stops
to stop there
"He was quite arrogant even when he needed help. A rich beggar, indeed."
apostrophe
oxymoron
hyperbole
synecdoche
The organism has taken energy containing food molecules, an organized series of chemical steps called metabolism breaks it down.
The organism
If the organism
Once an organism
until the organism
How would you use proper mechanics to write a well-written text?
observe proper paragraphing and logical order of ideas
display an overall understandability of what you write
think about the style, tone, and clarity of the text
specify the established conventions
How are apples and oranges similar?
they are both easy to peel
they are acidic
they are both fruits
no similarity
It is also termed as the 'timeline' or 'sequence' of narration in a story.
plot
prosody
prose
plough
Except for Liezl and Nikka, everybody were given a role to play in the school's production of Annie.
everybody were given a role to play
everybody were given roles to play
everybody was given a role to play
everybody was given roles to play
What conclusion can you make for the text titled "Effects of Watching Too Much TV"?
TV is one of such inventions that needs to be used for the right purpose only.
Obesity is widely observed in people who like watching TV.
It is true that there are specifications for watching TV.
TV causes psychological effects.
"A champion swimmer, Roger glided like a fish in the pool."
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
The young orphaned girl makes a living after selling flowers in the streets of Dipolog.
after selling flowers
by selling flowers
of selling flowers
despite selling flowers
At this stage of the story, the conflict is starting to get resolved.
climax
inflation
deflation
resolution
In terms of meter, the word contradict is an example of?
anapest
dactyl
iamb
trochee
The type of narration limited to the actions and movements of the characters.
objective
omnipresent
omniscient
operative
"Once upon a time…" is an example of ___?
mental setting
psychological setting
place setting
temporal or time setting
The Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for literature were given to different literary pieces that excel in their perspective genres.
were given to different
is given by different
are given at different
is given to different
The character's physical qualities are the only information presented by the narrator.
dynamic
round
flat
static
A type of narration that includes the trauma experienced by a character in childhood.
objective
omnipresent
omniscient
operative
If the narrator is giving orders or commands, the point of view is most likely?
first person
third person
second person
fourth person
A type of rhyme that only has one ending throughout the entire poem.
alternating
coupled
monorhyme
triplet
The phrase in bold type in the excerpt is an example of?
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
The underlined parts of the excerpt are examples of which imagery?
auditory
gustatory
tactile
visual
The young orphaned girl makes a living after selling flowers in the streets of Dipolog.
after selling flowers
by selling flowers
of selling flowers
despite
A Greek actor and playwright who is considered to be the first performer to play a character in a play.
Thespis
Seneca
Euripides
Aeschylus
This versatile genre of drama combines theater, dialogue, music, and dance to tell grand stories of tragedy or comedy.
Melodrama
Ducodrama
Opera
Farce
Defined as the poet's attitude toward the subject of his or her own poem.
theme
thesis
tone
tome
It operates the same way in drama, it is through line that holds all the scene of the drama together.
Plot
Character
Setting
Point of View
A plot technique whose aim is to strike fear or dread in the mind of the reader.
deus ex machina
flashback
flash forward
suspense/thriller
The use of a series of actions, movements, decisions and events to create a sense of thrill for a character.
deus ex machina
flashback
flash forward
suspense/thriller
It involves the sudden appearance or arrival of a character that solves the conflict.
deus ex machina
in medias res
deus ex mundi
in flagrante res
Poetry crafts language to create lines that elevate ____?
scientific facts
emotions or memories
mathematical equations
estimates and percentages
A relatively new genre that has dramatic portrayals of historic events or non-fictional situations.
Melodrama
Ducodrama
Opera
Farce
It is lighter in tone and intended to make the audience laugh and usually come to a happy ending.
Comedy
Tragedy
Tragicomedy
Farce
It is a two-line stanza that rhymes following the rhyme scheme AA BB CC.
alternate
coupled
monorhyme
triplet
A Greek and considered to be the best writer of comedy.
Aristophanes
Seneca
Thespis
Aeschylus
Which of the following statements is a description of lyric poetry?
Lyric poetry expresses attitudes and opinions.
Lyric poetry utilizes the stage as platform of communication.
Lyric poetry records the legendary adventures of folk heroes.
Lyric poetry commemorates the value of an important event.
A "rags-to-riches" story will have this type of character development.
dynamic
round
flat
static
What does the passage give us?
data
facts
items and percentages
sensory details
The following subjects may be made into a lyric poem, EXCEPT
emotions
memories
recollections
heroic deeds
In terms of meter, the word garden is an example of?
anapest
dactyl
iamb
trochee
The following are examples of narrative poetry EXCEPT
epic
ballad
metrical tale
dramatic verse
Her voice echoed throughout the hall.
auditory
gustatory
tactile
visual
A dramatic form characterized by its focus on a hero's downfall and the tragic flaw that led him/her to it, concerns with unhappy ending.
Comedy
Tragedy
Tragicomedy
Farce
"Democracy died today."
apostrophe
synecdoche
hyperbole
personification
Featuring exaggerated or absurd forms of comedy and nonsensical genre of drama in which characters intentionally overact and engage in slapstick or physical humor.
Comedy
Tragedy
Tragicomedy
Farce
The structural difference of poetry from prose
use of narration
figures of speech
presence of imagery
lines instead of sentences
Which of the following does NOT describe a book?
best friend of the human being
helps one to feel emotions
a virtual friend
makes one enjoy a world of possibilities
In the narration of events, in medias res is followed by?
flashback
rising action
flash forward
falling action
Which of the following statements manifest that First Person Point of View is used?
When the narrator is not involved in the story.
When the narrator is a character in the story.
When the narrator gives command in the story.
All of the above.
The photographer enjoyed the sight, as if the flowers were waving at him.
auditory
gustatory
tactile
visual
"City Hall gave a stern warning against people who go out without face masks."
apostrophe
synecdoche
hyperbole
personification
The highest point of a story.
climax
inflation
deflation
resolution
A poem of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, "A Psalm of Life" , is an example of Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream!- For the soul is dead that slumbers, And things are not what they seem.
Coupled Rhyme
Monorhyme
Alternate Rhyme
Simple four-line rhyme
Which of the following statements describe narrative poetry?
Narrative poetry exclusively deals with heightening emotions and feelings.
Narrative poetry aims to be performed on stage or through actors.
Narrative poetry is based on memories or recollections of the past.
Narrative poetry is composed of sequences of events or a plot.
What do you think might happen if you eat something cold on a hot day?
You might have a headache.
You might be more powerful than usual.
You might be able to rest well.
You might become more energetic and active.
The first and third lines rhyme at the end, and the second and fourth lines rhyme at the end following the pattern ABAB.
alternate
coupled
monorhyme
triplet
In what way, literary techniques can be appreciated?
if it is well used and well understood .
if it is linked with other techniques.
if it is commonly used.
if the writer highlight such technique.
