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DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN RWS HUMSS 1105

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

It is a method of text development that enables the author to make another text based on another text. It happens when some properties of an original text are incorporated in the text that is created by another author.

a)

Intertext

b)

Context

c)

Hypertext

d)

Teletext

2.

It is a work of art (whether it's in literature, music, film, or visual arts) that imitates the style of another artist or work, or combines elements from various sources.

a)

Parody

b)

Allusion

c)

Appropriation

d)

Pastiche

3.

This kind of intertext makes use of reference to a person, place, or event. Here, audience/reader must make the connection.

a)

Parody

b)

Allusion

c)

Appropriation

d)

Pastiche

4.

This refers to the circumstances and setting that provide background information about an event, statement, or idea. This helps you more fully understand something.

a)

Intertext

b)

Context

c)

Hypertext

d)

Teletext

5.

These websites are ones that are fixed and display the same content for every user.

a)

Dynamic Hypertext

b)

Static Hypertext

c)

Axial hypertexts

d)

Networked hypertexts

6.

Intertextuality was a theory that was developed by French Theorist, ___________________.

a)

Juliana Pariscova

b)

Ma. Julia Kristeva

c)

Julia Kristeva

d)

Mary Kirsten

7.

A funny imitation of a serious piece of literature, writing, art, or music.

a)

Parody

b)

Allusion

c)

Appropriation

d)

Pastiche

8.

This is engaging in analytic activity which involves the reader by asking questions about the text and the author's claim.

a)

Critical Reading

b)

Critical Reasoning

c)

Critical Thinking

d)

Critical Listening

9.

A rich and handsome man named Ma Fung Hee was murdered on a Sunday afternoon. At the time of the murder there was: The maid, the cook, the butler, the gardener and the wife. They gave the following statements. Maid: I was polishing the silverware and the dishes.

Cook: I was cooking breakfast.

Butler: I was fixing the table.

Gardener: I was planting tomato seeds.

Wife: I was reading a book. Who did it?

a)

a. The maid

b)

b. The cook

c)

c. The butler

d)

d. The gardener

10.

Five people were eating apples, A finished before B, but behind C. D finished before E, but behind B. What was the finishing order?

a)

EBCAD

b)

CABDE

c)

ACDBE

d)

ABCDE

11.

There are two ducks in front of a duck, two ducks behind a duck and a duck in the middle. How many ducks are there?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

12.

If the day before yesterday is the 23rd, then what is the day after tomorrow.

a)

24th

b)

25th

c)

26th

d)

27th

13.

Hedges are used to be courteous in expressing

a)

Evidence

b)

Assertion

c)

Counterclaims

d)

Critical reading

14.

Fact, convention, opinion, preference are common types of assertion used in __________________________.

a)

Identifying assertion

b)

Formulating counterclaims

c)

Determining evidences

d)

None of the above

15.

Cigarettes contain harmful chemicals that cause cancer. This statement is a statement of ____________.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

Convention

d)

Preference

16.

I would rather enjoy staying home and make myself productive than spending my time outside and do nothing.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

Convention

d)

Preference

17.

When a subject is made up of nouns joined by or, the verb agrees with the last noun. What type of assertion is this?

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

Convention

d)

Preference

18.

I prefer to go to the Maldives than to St. Gallen. What type of assertion is this?

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

Convention

d)

Preference

19.

Corazon Aquino was the 11th president (and first female president) of the Philippines. She restored democracy after the long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. What type of assertion is this?

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

Convention

d)

Preference

20.

What does counterclaim serve?

a)

Offers solutions to problems

b)

Agrees with the ideas of experts

c)

Discusses an issue

d)

Provides a conflicting angle or standpoint

21.

Milk is very healthy for the human body. Which could be a COUNTERCLAIM for this argument?

a)

Milk helps to strengthen bones.

b)

Milk contributes to obesity.

c)

Milk provides many healthy vitamins and minerals for the body.

d)

Milk reduces the incidence of dental caries (tooth decay).

22.

Argument: There are several disadvantages to social media. Which would be a COUNTERCLAIM for this argument?

a)

Social media is not private or secure.

b)

Social media spread false information.

c)

Social media allow news to be broadcasted quickly.

d)

Social media can contribute to social isolation.

23.

"However, not all people going through depression share the same viewpoint on how to cope with it. In my own experience, there is a big difference between something that is difficult and something that is impossible." This statement is an example of

a)

Claim

b)

Reason

c)

Evidence

d)

Counterclaim

24.

This type of evidence is consisting of information that is very verifiable and agreed upon almost everyone.

a)

Statistical Inference

b)

Factual Knowledge

c)

Informed Opinion

d)

Personal Testimony

25.

This evidence includes experiences related by knowledgeable party.

a)

Statistical Inference

b)

Factual Knowledge

c)

Informed Opinion

d)

Personal Testimony

26.

These are the interpretations and examples of an accumulation of facts

a)

Statistical Inference

b)

Factual Knowledge

c)

Informed Opinion

d)

Personal Testimony

27.

It is using the exact words from the original text. This is a good way to back up your claim.

a)

Paraphrasing

b)

Summarizing

c)

Quoting

d)

Referencing

28.

It is stating the essential in ideas together in few words. This maybe in a sentence or in a paragraph.

a)

Paraphrasing

b)

Summarizing

c)

Quoting

d)

Referencing

29.

It is rewriting author's or someone else' s work using your own words without losing the original idea of the text. It may be shorter or longer than the original.

a)

Paraphrasing

b)

Summarizing

c)

Quoting

d)

Referencing

30.

This style may be simple as just quoting the page, the title of the source, and the name of the author of the material read.

a)

Paraphrasing

b)

Summarizing

c)

Quoting

d)

Referencing

31.

It is a concise document that highlights your education, work experiences, and other qualifications such as your skills and strengths. These are information or qualifications that your future employer might look for in the job that you are applying for.

a)

Cover Letter

b)

Resume

c)

Recommendation Letter

d)

Resignation Letter

32.

Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of a resume?

a)

religion

b)

education

c)

contact Information

d)

employment history.

33.

Which part of the resume reflects the applicant's career goals and intention for applying on the job?

a)

personal details

b)

work experience

c)

career objective

d)

character reference

34.

When you are asked to provide 2-3 professional or character references, you may include?

a)

parents, siblings, and other relatives

b)

former employers, former managers, teachers/professors

c)

the CEO who happens to be your uncle as well.

d)

all of the above

35.

What type of allusion is used in this sentence?

"She wants to learn how to dance and sing exactly like Michael Jackson someday."

a)

a. Biblical

b)

b. Historical

c)

c. Literary

d)

d. Mythological

36.

What allusion is applied here? After leaving our company to work for the competition, the “prodigal son” returned wanting his old job back.

a)

a. Biblical

b)

b. Historical

c)

c. Literary

d)

d. Mythological

37.

What type of allusion is used in the sentence?

"Jastine is such a Mother Teresa when she comes to the orphanage."

a)

a. Biblical

b)

b. Historical

c)

c. Literary

d)

d. Mythological

38.

What allusion is applied here?

"Arriety became hysterical like Sisa when she lost her puppy.

a)

a. Biblical

b)

b. Historical

c)

c. Literary

d)

d. Mythological

39.

What type of Allusion is applied in the sentence below?

It must be spring because everyone is under Cupid’s influence.

a)

a. Biblical

b)

b. Historical

c)

c. Literary

d)

d. Mythological

40.

“If you were born poor and remain the same after thirty years, you should think of new ways to change your economic status for the better.” Which of the following evaluative statements can be formulated based on the text above?

a)

The text is insignificant since all Filipinos are rich.

b)

The text is unmotivating because people nowadays don’t follow piece of advice from others.

c)

The text is useful because it gives a positive advice to the readers especially for those who are suffering from poverty.

d)

The text is not interesting because it sounds demanding.