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1st Pre-test Reading and Writing skills

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is a group of ideas put together to make a point or central idea.

a)

Communication

b)

Discourse

c)

Idea

d)

Text

2.

It refers to utterance, talk, speech, discussion, and conversation.

a)

Communication

b)

Discourse

c)

Idea

d)

Text

3.

Identify the purpose of this discourse:

The movie Train to Busan

a)

To Entertain

b)

To Inform

c)

To Persuade

4.

Identify the purpose of this discourse:

User's guide of a new iPhone 13 Pro Max

a)

To Entertain

b)

To Inform

c)

To Persuade

5.

Identify the purpose of this discourse:

Benefits of following the COVID-19 safety protocols

a)

To Entertain

b)

To Inform

c)

To Persuade

6.

A classification of discourse that aims to inform, clarify, and explain a phenomenon. It defines what something is and provides an in-depth discussion about topics that are usually less explored.

a)

Argumentation

b)

Description

c)

Exposition

d)

Narration

7.

This type of discourse is like storytelling that relies on stories, folklore, or drama as a medium of communication.

a)

Argumentation

b)

Description

c)

Exposition

d)

Narration

8.

A classification of discourse which involves describing something in relation to the senses.

a)

Argumentation

b)

Description

c)

Exposition

d)

Narration

9.

This type of discourse is based on valid logic and, through correct reasoning, tries to motivate the audience.

a)

Argumentation

b)

Description

c)

Exposition

d)

Narration

10.

It is a type of discourse that is commonly found in instructional materials, advertisements, and editorial articles, among others.

a)

Expressive Discourse (Creative Nonfiction)

b)

Literary Discourse

c)

Poetic Discourse

d)

Transactional Discourse

11.

1. It is the process of converting the message into words, actions.

a)

Encoding

b)

Decoding

12.

2. It is the process of interpreting the message sent and responding to it.

a)

Encoding

b)

Decoding

13.

3. Which model of communication shows that the characters’ roles change overtime?

a)

Transactional

b)

Interactive

14.

4. It is the thought being sent by the speaker.

a)

Feedback

b)

Message

15.

The students did not understand the topic so they asked their teacher to elaborate it.

a)

Be courteous.

b)

Be clear.

16.

Miss Angelica couldn’t understand her Vietnamese students before when they use their mother tongue in class. 

a)

Physical Barrier

b)

Linguistic Barrier

17.

“I cleaned the room, washed the dishes, and took out the trash. I am exhausted!”

a)

I'm sad

b)

I'm tired

18.

Which function portrays: The principal reminded the students of the school’s policy.  

a)

Social Interaction

b)

Control and Regulation

19.

You sympathized with your mom and gave her comfort when you found out that she has a problem.

a)

Motivation

b)

Emotional expression

20.

Joan and Darren are planning to celebrate their birthdays together. 

What type of speech context is this?

a)

Intrapersonal

b)

Interpersonal

21.
  1. A process of breaking down a written code.

a)

Decoding

b)

Calligraphy

c)

Discourse

d)

Text

22.
  1. A method of representing language in visual or tactile form.

a)

Writing

b)

Text

c)

Discourse

d)

Decoding

23.
  1. Formal and often lengthy discussion of a topic where concepts and insights are arranged in an organized and logical manner.

a)

Discourse

b)

Text

c)

Decoding

d)

Calligraphy

24.
  1. The author’s physical surroundings and social relationships, as well as the culture of the time may have influenced his or her writing.

a)

Social Environment

b)

Argumentation

c)

Culture

d)

Socio-Economic

25.
  1. It presents valid claims or counterclaims, each supported by evidence, to prove a point

a)

Argumentation

b)

Description

c)

Exposition

d)

Narration

26.
  1. Its impression is influenced by prior knowledge, culture, environment, and experiences, among readers

a)

Argumentation

b)

Exposition

c)

Narration

d)

Description

27.
  1. It aims to inform, clarify, and explain a phenomenon

a)

Narration

b)

Exposition

c)

Description

d)

Argumentation

28.
  1. Its structure may be linear or nonlinear

a)

Narration

b)

Exposition

c)

Description

d)

Argumentation

29.
  1. It includes texts that are used strictly for business communication

a)

Poetic

b)

Expressive

c)

Transactional

d)

Literary Discourse

30.
  1. It focuses on how language is used to form themes and convey ideologies

a)

Poetic

b)

Expressive

c)

Transactional

d)

Literary Discourse

31.
  1. The writer reveals something about his or her identity

a)

Poetic

b)

Narration

c)

Expressive

d)

Transactiona;

32.
  1. It is commonly found in instructional materials, advertisements, and editorial articles, among others

a)

Poetic

b)

Expressive

c)

Transactional

d)

Literary Discourse

33.
  1. The writer states the significance of the topic and the issues that need to be addressed.

a)

Introduction

b)

Body

c)

Denouement

d)

Conclusion

34.

It include insights and recommendations for further studies

a)

Conclusion

b)

Body

c)

Introduction

d)

Literary Discourse

35.
  1. The beliefs, customs, attitudes, language, and other things that define culture may influence the author’s perspective on several issues.

a)

Social Environment

b)

Culture

c)

Experiences

d)

Socio-Economic