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WorksheetsThird Long Test in English 10
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is an argument?
Is an idea that supports the claim
Is an idea that has feelings in it.
Is an idea that tells a story.
All of the above
What does an argumentative essay presents in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable?
The main idea of an essay.
Evidences for a claim
A sentence that gets the reader's attention.
All of the above
What do you call an idea which the opinions of people are different?
Argument
Issue
Claim
Evidence.
What is a counterargument?
Agreeing with your opponent's claim.
The response to an argument.
An idea given by the opposing side against the claim given.
All of the above
What is a rebuttal?
The response counterargument.
The return to your claim.
The conclusion.
All of the above
There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?
Thesis, Lead, Hook
Introduction, Body, Conclusion.
Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.
Only A and B
These are the elements of an argumentative essay.
Claim, Argument
Evidence, claim and conclusion
Claim, Counterargument, Rebuttal.
All of the above
In which paragraph is the thesis found?
Body
Introduction
Conclusion
None of the above
How many paragraphs should your essay possess?
at least four
at least two
at least three
at least five
Your thesis statement must include the points you will discuss. At least how many should you have in your essay?
Three
One
Four
Two
This are the components of an argumentative essay.
Introduction and Body.
Refutation and Conclusion
Introduction, Body and Conclusion
All of the above
It is the body paragraph where facts of the given thesis statements of the essay are written?
Introduction
Refutation
Body
Conclusion
What is a Conclusion?
This is rephrasing the thesis statement only.
This is rephrasing the introduction.
It is rephrasing the thesis statement, major points and call attention.
None of the above
What is logic?
Reason
Feelings
Facts
Opinions
It is also called the gateway of an essay?
Introduction
Body
Refutation
Conclusion
It is the most complex skill in communication.
Listening
Reading
Speaking
Writing
This writing technique gives information and straightforward facts regarding a topic.
Analytical
Opinion
Informative
Persuasive
Informative writing is sometimes called _____________ writing.
argumentative
explanatory
narrative
persuasive
It is the purpose of an informative text.
to educate
to entertain
to narrate
to persuade
In choosing a topic, it must be ______________.
broad
extensive
narrow
specific
In informative writing, the following are considered evidence except for -
data
facts
opinion
statistics
It is considered as the road map in an informative text.
Body
Conclusion
Introduction
Thesis Statement
The road map is usually found in the ______________ part in any type of writing.
body
conclusion
introduction
topic sentence
This is where facts, statistics, statements, and other supporting details are included.
body
introduction
conclusion
thesis statement
This part summarizes and reiterates the thesis statement of an informative text.
body
introduction
conclusion
thesis statement
Which type of writing aims to convince the readers to agree with the writer's opinion or perspective?
Argumentative Writing
Descriptive Writing
Informative Writing
Persuasive Writing
Which of the following statements best describes argumentative writing?
It presents the writer's side about an issue and the evidence to prove his points.
It uses emotive language to sway the readers to agree with the writer's opinions.
It usually ends with a call to action.
All of the above.
Which of the following is not a piece of acceptable evidence to prove one's point?
opinions of random people
statement of experts
research findings
statistics
Besides knowledge about the topic, what is an important aspect to consider when writing a persuasive or argumentative essay?
length of the essay
extensiveness of vocabulary
knowing the target audience
using all writing techniques
What persuasive writing technique uses an interrogative statement to emphasize the obvious and make the reader reflect about it?
Appeal to Authority
Appeal to Emotion
Repetition
Rhetorical Question
What technique aims to persuade the readers by telling that everybody else has accepted the idea or that the majority is already doing it?
Appeal to Authority
Repetition
Bandwagon
Rhetorical Question
Which of the following is a thesis statement?
An app or tablet can provide children with an alternate medium for education.
Gifted children can also benefit from technology-based learning environments.
The use of technology and screen time can be positive for children.
Technology allows children to excel academically.
What is the purpose of a counterargument in argumentative writing?
It is primarily aimed at setting argumentative from persuasive writing.
It is meant to make the essay longer and meet the word count.
It provides a chance for the writer to acknowledge the loopholes of his own arguments.
It is intended to weaken the opposing arguments by presenting evidence that would invalidate their claim.
Which of the following is an example of a counterargument?
The result of several studies have shown that corporal punishment is harmful.
Poor cognitive development skills is also a result of the stress caused from the anxiety associated with corporal punishment.
Corporal punishment can cause children to have a poor view of their own self-worth, which may be an entirely internalized behavior.
Although corporal punishment can provide positive and temporary child compliance, the effects of such action is deleterious and can last for many years.
From the given options in #9, what is the writer's stand about the issue on corporal punishment?
From the given options in #9, what is the writer's stand about the issue on corporal punishment?
He is against it because he experienced it as a child.
He is against it because of its many negative effects on the child.
He supports it because it can make children comply.
He supports it because experts say it is effective.
Which of these terms is often used interchangeably with the word "critique"?
Summary
Synopsis
Review
Report
Which statement is not true about a critique?
It is a purely opinionated piece of writing about a story, novel, film, etc.
It is usually done by experts or people with considerable knowledge about the work.
It does not place emphasis on giving recommendations to possible readers or viewers.
It is an in-depth evaluation or assessment of a piece of work such as a short story or film.
Which of these story elements is not tackled in a critique?
Characterization
Conflict
Plot
None of the above
Which of these is not an appropriate subject for critical analysis?
Films
Novels
Speeches
Short Stories
What information or details is usually included in a critique's introduction?
structure of the plot
authenticity of the conflict
significance of the dialogues
background or summary of the text
Which of these questions should be asked when analyzing the characters in a narrative?
How are the characters developed and what makes them interesting and relatable?
Are there equal number of male and female characters?
Who among the characters is likable and who is not?
Why is the protagonist not a superhero material?
What detail can a critic use best to support his/her evaluation of a story?
Opinions of those who read the story
Quotes from the story itself
Statements of the author
Reviews of other critics
Under what genre is the critiqued material?
Fantasy
Comedy
Drama
Science fiction
What is the overall assessment of the critic about the material?
Positive
Negative
Ambivalent
Not stated
Which paragraphs clearly show the critic's overall judgment?
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 and 4
1 and 5
What story element was assessed in paragraph 2?
Plot
Setting
Characterization
Theme
What detail in a critic was sentence #10 an example of?
Summary
Evidence
Recommendation
Evaluation
What is evidently lacking in this critique if it intends to inform readers?
Summary
Recommendation
Evidence
Evaluation
Which of the following is one of the good points in the essay?
The critic gave positive evaluation of the material.
The critic showed knowledge about the context of the material.
Specific examples from the text itself were mentioned in the discussion.
All the things that the readers need to know about the text were mentioned.
Who are the characters introduced in the story?
Fyokla and Anton
Fyokla and Terenty
Terenty and the cobbler
Where do you think the story happened?
The setting of the story was in the city.
The events took place in the jungle.
The story happened in the province.
Which of the following can be inferred from the exposition of the story? In the beginning of the story…
a storm destroyed the village.
the villagers were expecting for an approaching storm.
Fyokla and the villagers were preparing for a feast after the storm.
What literary device is evident in the introduction of the story?
Symbolism
Metaphor
Imagery
What is the point of view of the narrator in the story based on the text above?
Third person point of view
Second person point of view
First person point view
What literary criticism approach analyzes the structure or form of each individual part of a story and it focuses only on the text itself?
Moralist Approach
Formalist Approach
Marxist Approach
Which of the following refers to the evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of literary works?
Literary approach
Literary device
Literary criticism
Which of the following is TRUE about formalism?
It is concerned with the historical events outside of the story, cultural, and religious beliefs.
It uses quick reading to get the main idea of the text and compare it with other related works.
It analyzes the work as a whole, the form of each individual part of the text from the individual scenes and chapters, elements, and literary devices.
Which of these features of a text would a formalist critic be most interested in?
Structure
Author
Reader
What is the most exciting part of a story?
Exposition
Climax
Resolution
What element in a literary work is described as the series of related events?
Theme
Plot
Rising Action
