WorksheetsPeriodic Exam-Eng
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the primary purpose of problem-solution writing?
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
To summarize
What tone is commonly used in problem-solution writing?
Emotional and subjective
Informal and conversational
Objective and authoritative
Humoristic and entertaining
What distinguishes a problem-solution essay from other types of essays?
It focuses on fictional stories.
It presents a problem and proposes solutions.
It contains only personal opinions.
It lacks organization.
This type of claim asserts whether something is true or false, or to what extent it is true.
claim of truth
claim of fact
claim of value
claim of policy
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.
claim of truth
claim of fact
claim of value
claim of policy
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.
claim of truth
claim of fact
claim of value
claim of policy
It refers to the act of directly citing or referencing specific language or passages from a text to support the main idea.
quoting
summarizing
paraphrasing
plagiarizing
It involves restating information from the original text in your own words while retaining the original meaning.
quoting
summarizing
paraphrasing
plagiarizing
What does the MAIN IDEA refer to?
A supporting detail
The central concept or primary point of communication
An unrelated piece of information
conclusion
Which of the following is NOT a step in finding the main idea?
Read the text thoroughly
Look for formatting errors
Summarize the text
Distinguish between main ideas and supporting
What does summarizing involve?
Adding personal opinions
Condensing main points into a concise form
Writing a lengthy essay
Ignoring the central message
Practicing identifying the main idea helps in:
Confusing the text
Restating information while retaining original meaning
Ignoring the text content
Exaggerating points
It is the second stage of the writing process.
Prewriting
Editing
Drafting
Revising
What is the primary purpose of the prewriting stage?
To finalize the paper
To brainstorm and plan ideas
To edit for grammar
To submit the paper
What is a key component of a strong introduction in an essay?
Lengthy descriptions of topics
A thought-provoking question or noteworthy fact
Numerous paragraphs focused on unrelated ideas
An exhaustive bibliography
What is the function of a thesis statement?
To conclude the paper
To introduce supporting quotes
To express the topic and purpose of the essay
To summarize each body paragraph
How does editing differ from revising in the writing process?
Editing focuses on content, while revising focuses on grammar.
Editing involves adding new ideas, while revising involves removing content.
Editing is the final stage, while revising is the initial stage.
Editing focuses on language and presentation, while revising focuses on content and organization.
What is the primary purpose of the publishing stage in the writing process?
To finalize the content of your essay
To share your written work with an audience
To revise and edit your text
To brainstorm new ideas
This part of a letter of request contains the name and address of the writer of the letter.
Recipient’s address
Heading
Salutation
Body text
This part contains short introduction explaining why the writer is writing.
Recipient’s address
Heading
Salutation
Body text
It is the greeting used in the letter.
Recipient’s address
Heading
Salutation
Body text
It contains the name of the person the letter is addressed to.
Recipient’s address
Heading
Salutation
Body text
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?
Fact
Value
Policy
all of the these
Vaccines are effective in preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as measles and polio.
Is an example of what type of claim?
Fact
Value
Policy
all of the these
Democracy is the most preferable form of government because it promotes individual freedoms and equality.
Is an example of what type of claim?
Fact
Value
Policy
all of the these
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?
Fact
Value
Policy
all of the these
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?
Fact
Value
Policy
all of the these
In a persuasive speech regarding public health, which solution might you propose to address the issue of obesity?
Increased consumption of fast food
Implementing community exercise programs
Reducing fruit and vegetable intake
None of these
Which of the following pairs correctly identifies the problem and solution in a scenario about pollution?
Problem: Litter; Solution: Increased waste bins in parks
Problem: Traffic jams; Solution: More cars on the roads
Problem: Failing education system; Solution: Less funding for schools
Problem: Water scarcity; Solution: Using more water for irrigation
What could be an innovative solution to improve public transportation in a city facing heavy traffic?
Increasing the number of private cars
Encouraging telecommuting
Implementing a bike-sharing program
Reducing bus and train schedules
