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Periodic Exam-Eng

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary purpose of problem-solution writing?

a)

To entertain

b)

To inform

c)

To persuade

d)

To summarize

2.

What tone is commonly used in problem-solution writing?

a)

Emotional and subjective

b)

Informal and conversational

c)

Objective and authoritative

d)

Humoristic and entertaining

3.

What distinguishes a problem-solution essay from other types of essays?

a)

It focuses on fictional stories.

b)

It presents a problem and proposes solutions.

c)

It contains only personal opinions.

d)

It lacks organization.

4.

This type of claim asserts whether something is true or false, or to what extent it is true.

a)

claim of truth

b)

claim of fact

c)

claim of value

d)

claim of policy

5.

This type of claim expresses a judgment about something, stating whether it is good or bad, right or wrong, desirable or undesirable. It involves subjective assessments based on personal beliefs, cultural norms, or ethical principles.

a)

claim of truth

b)

claim of fact

c)

claim of value

d)

claim of policy

6.

This type of claim proposes a specific course of action or solution to address a problem or achieve a particular goal. It focuses on what should be done or what actions should be taken.

a)

claim of truth

b)

claim of fact

c)

claim of value

d)

claim of policy

7.

It refers to the act of directly citing or referencing specific language or passages from a text to support the main idea.

a)

quoting

b)

summarizing

c)

paraphrasing

d)

plagiarizing

8.

It involves restating information from the original text in your own words while retaining the original meaning.

a)

quoting

b)

summarizing

c)

paraphrasing

d)

plagiarizing

9.

What does the MAIN IDEA refer to?

a)

A supporting detail

b)

The central concept or primary point of communication

c)

An unrelated piece of information

d)

conclusion

10.

Which of the following is NOT a step in finding the main idea?

a)

Read the text thoroughly

b)

Look for formatting errors

c)

Summarize the text

d)

Distinguish between main ideas and supporting

11.

What does summarizing involve?

a)

Adding personal opinions

b)

Condensing main points into a concise form

c)

Writing a lengthy essay

d)

Ignoring the central message

12.

Practicing identifying the main idea helps in:

a)

Confusing the text

b)

Restating information while retaining original meaning

c)

Ignoring the text content

d)

Exaggerating points

13.

It is the second stage of the writing process.

a)

Prewriting

b)

Editing

c)

Drafting

d)

Revising

14.

What is the primary purpose of the prewriting stage?

a)

To finalize the paper

b)

To brainstorm and plan ideas

c)

To edit for grammar

d)

To submit the paper

15.

What is a key component of a strong introduction in an essay?

a)

Lengthy descriptions of topics

b)

A thought-provoking question or noteworthy fact

c)

Numerous paragraphs focused on unrelated ideas

d)

An exhaustive bibliography

16.

What is the function of a thesis statement?

a)

To conclude the paper

b)

To introduce supporting quotes

c)

To express the topic and purpose of the essay

d)

To summarize each body paragraph

17.

How does editing differ from revising in the writing process?

a)

Editing focuses on content, while revising focuses on grammar.

b)

Editing involves adding new ideas, while revising involves removing content.

c)

Editing is the final stage, while revising is the initial stage.

d)

Editing focuses on language and presentation, while revising focuses on content and organization.

18.

What is the primary purpose of the publishing stage in the writing process?

a)

To finalize the content of your essay

b)

To share your written work with an audience

c)

To revise and edit your text

d)

To brainstorm new ideas

19.

This part of a letter of request contains the name and address of the writer of the letter.

a)

Recipient’s address

b)

Heading

c)

Salutation

d)

Body text

20.

This part contains short introduction explaining why the writer is writing.

a)

Recipient’s address

b)

Heading

c)

Salutation

d)

Body text

21.

It is the greeting used in the letter.

a)

Recipient’s address

b)

Heading

c)

Salutation

d)

Body text

22.

It contains the name of the person the letter is addressed to.

a)

Recipient’s address

b)

Heading

c)

Salutation

d)

Body text

23.

The average global temperature has been rising steadily over the past century due to human-induced climate change.

Is an example of what type of claim?

a)

Fact

b)

Value

c)

Policy

d)

all of the these

24.

Vaccines are effective in preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as measles and polio.

Is an example of what type of claim?

a)

Fact

b)

Value

c)

Policy

d)

all of the these

25.

Democracy is the most preferable form of government because it promotes individual freedoms and equality.

Is an example of what type of claim?

a)

Fact

b)

Value

c)

Policy

d)

all of the these

26.

To reduce plastic pollution in oceans, governments should ban single

use plastic products and promote reusable alternatives.

Is an example of what type of claim?

a)

Fact

b)

Value

c)

Policy

d)

all of the these

27.

Blue light from screens has great effects on the brain and it makes it

more difficult to sleep.

Is an example of what type of claim?

a)

Fact

b)

Value

c)

Policy

d)

all of the these

28.

In a persuasive speech regarding public health, which solution might you propose to address the issue of obesity?

a)

Increased consumption of fast food

b)

Implementing community exercise programs

c)

Reducing fruit and vegetable intake

d)

None of these

29.

Which of the following pairs correctly identifies the problem and solution in a scenario about pollution?

a)

Problem: Litter; Solution: Increased waste bins in parks

b)

Problem: Traffic jams; Solution: More cars on the roads

c)

Problem: Failing education system; Solution: Less funding for schools

d)

Problem: Water scarcity; Solution: Using more water for irrigation

30.

What could be an innovative solution to improve public transportation in a city facing heavy traffic?

a)

Increasing the number of private cars

b)

Encouraging telecommuting

c)

Implementing a bike-sharing program

d)

Reducing bus and train schedules