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Quiz No. 1 - Lesson 1-3

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
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1.

Melting glaciers contribute significantly to rising sea levels. As global temperatures increase due to greenhouse gas emissions, polar ice begins to thaw. This influx of freshwater alters ocean currents, disrupts marine ecosystems, and poses threats to coastal cities. In turn, more energy is needed to regulate climate extremes, perpetuating a dangerous cycle of consumption and warming.

a)

Description

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Order/Sequence

d)

Problem/Solution

e)

Comparison and Contrast

2.

In the heart of the ancient city stood a colossal amphitheater, its stone arches weathered by time. Vines crept along the columns, and echoes of forgotten performances seemed to linger in the stale air. Tourists often paused in awe, struck by the architectural precision and the stories the walls seemed to whisper. Carvings of gods and beasts adorned the outer walls, each detail revealing the civilization’s reverence for art, war, and ceremony.

a)

Description

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Order/Sequence

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Comparison and Contrast

3.

While both wind and solar energy are renewable and environmentally friendly, they operate on different principles and present distinct advantages. Wind energy is harnessed through turbines that convert air movement into electricity, often more effective in open, rural areas. Solar energy, however, uses panels to absorb sunlight and convert it into power, making it more accessible for urban homes. Despite their shared goal of sustainability, their installation costs, efficiency, and environmental impacts vary.

a)

Description

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Order/Sequence

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Comparison and Contrast

4.

The community garden faced a major issue: crops were failing despite regular watering and care. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the soil lacked essential nutrients, and nearby construction had contaminated part of the ground. To address this, volunteers introduced organic compost, rotated crops, and installed raised beds with clean soil. Over the next few months, plants began to thrive again, and harvests improved significantly.

a)

Description

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Order/Sequence

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Comparison and Contrast

5.

When examining the impact of industrialization on rural communities in the 19th century, historians often note a series of dramatic shifts. Initially, small villages relied on local trades and subsistence farming. With the arrival of factories and railways, populations migrated to urban centers, transforming economic systems and social structures. These transitions occurred in stages—from agricultural dependence to mechanical production—marking the birth of a modernized society.

a)

Description

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Order/Sequence

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Comparison and Contrast

6.

What is the most likely purpose of professional writing such as a business report?

a)

To express personal emotion or imagination

b)

To explore abstract academic theories

c)

To inform or instruct in a clear, efficient manner

d)

To entertain through character development

7.

Which sentence best reflects the tone and style of academic writing?

a)

“Once upon a time, the researcher discovered a thrilling trend.”

b)

“The company was, like, super pumped about their progress!”

c)

“This study investigates the socioeconomic impacts of urban migration.”

d)

“He ran into the storm, heart pounding, unaware of what came next.”

8.

Why should a writer consider the audience when crafting a short story?

a)

To ensure the story uses poetic meter

b)

To select imaginative details that resonate with readers’ emotions and experiences

c)

To follow APA formatting strictly

d)

To include citations and graphs

9.

Which of the following sentences uses diction best suited for professional writing?

a)

“We have reviewed your application and scheduled your interview for Thursday.”

b)

“I guess we’re kinda good to go, right?”

c)

“The symbolism of the broken vase parallels the shattered psyche of the protagonist.”

d)

“Suddenly, the shadows whispered his name.”

10.

How is academic writing typically organized?

a)

In a free-flowing format without transitions

b)

Through structured sections: introduction, body, conclusion, with logical development of ideas

c)

As a series of flashbacks and shifting perspectives

d)

In comic strips and visual storytelling

11.

Which of the following makes this thesis statement weak?

"Reading books is good for you.”

a)

It is written in passive voice.

b)

It expresses a personal opinion without support.

c)

It is too vague and lacks a clear direction or argument.

d)

It is written in first person.

12.

Identify the problem in this thesis:

"School uniforms are good for students.”

a)

It is grammatically incorrect.

b)

It lacks reasoning and is too general.

c)

It’s too emotional.

d)

It lacks jargons.

13.

Choose the strongest thesis for an analytical literary essay about The Great Gatsby.

a)

The Great Gatsby is a really interesting book about love and dreams.

b)

Gatsby was rich but unhappy.

c)

Fitzgerald uses symbols like the green light and the valley of ashes to critique the illusion of the American Dream.

d)

This paper will analyze the characters in The Great Gatsby.

14.

Why is the given thesis weak?

"This essay will discuss the negative impacts of spending too much time on social media among teenagers."

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15.

Why is the given thesis weak?

"Violent revolutions have had both positive and negative results."

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16.

Why is the given thesis weak?

"The jean industry targets its advertisements to appeal to young adults."

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17.

Identify the argument:

"Violent video games should be made illegal, for it might incite some people to commit violent."

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18.

A 6-year old child who is just learning to read sees your notebook and asks, "What is a thesis statement?". How will you explain the topic to them? Limit your explanation in 2-3 sentences only.

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