Name: ________________________.
Subject: ___________________
Grade&Section: _______________ Score: ________________
A. Choose the correct transitional devices. Write your answers on a separate paper.
a. So b. Due to c. First d. When
e. Where f. Second. g. Lastly h. Similarl
During my younger years of being a diligent worker, I would spend at least 10 hours working in the
office and I would even bring home some paper works. Until, one day I was brought to the hospital 1.
_________ I experienced more anxieties. My attending physician told me that I collapsed 2. _________
stress. 3. ________, I started to follow my doctor’s advice. 4. ______ to spend at least three times a
week for exercise. 5________ Another is to take stock of internal stressors I could control. 6. ________
is to use meditation techniques whenever I felt overwhelmed and make sure that I got sufficient rest.
Lastly, is to take time to do things I enjoy. 7. _________, to pursue some hobbies and pleasures to live a
more balanced lifestyle.
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
8. Which text focuses on presenting points of view and seeks on encouraging its readers to accept a
particular argument or act in a particular way?
A. Persuasive B. Cause and Effect C. Problem-solution D. Comparison and Contrast
9. Which written text involves sensory images to figure out something?
A. Description B. Narration C.Definition D. Problem Solution
10. What pattern shows similarities and differences of two subjects in a paragraph?
A. Comparison and Contrast B.. Narration C. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution
11. When giving the full meaning of a certain topic, which pattern is applicable?
A. Description B. Narration C.. Definition D. Problem Solution
12. If you were to tell a story, which pattern of paragraph development would you use?
A. Description B.Narration C. Definition D. Problem- Solution
13. What pattern presents the reasons and possible results of an event?
A. Description B. Narration C.Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution
14. In this section, you need to mention an overview of the problem, the why of the problem, and who
should be concerned about the problem.
A. Introduction B. conclusion C.middle section D. exposition
15. Which would best suit a text that aims to discuss the taxonomy of a group of fossils that were
recently discovered by a paleontologist?
A. Comparison and Contrast B. Narration C.Classification D. Problem Solution
B.Read the set of events and rewrite the following details to create a coherent story.
1. Finally, the old lady crossed the street safely and Juan was able to reach school on time.
2. One morning, Juan is in a hurry going to school.
3. Then, he thought of helping the old lady even though he will be late in school.
4. Suddenly, he saw an old lady, carrying a full of basket, crossing the street.
C.Fill in the blanks.
1._________ is a writing pattern that is used to tell story.
2._________are words or phrases that help carry a thought from one sentence to another, from one
idea to another, or from one paragraph to another.
3.The kind of words we used to describe how your subject looks, sounds, feels, smells or even tastes like
are called ________________.
4.___________where the writer presents impartial and actual picture of the subject without biases and
excluding personal impression of the subject.
5.____________where the writer gives personal impression of what is observed.
6. ____________ is a writing pattern of developing paragraph using detailed observation about the
subject.
7.____________ is the dictionary meaning of the word.
8._____________ is used when a writer needs to sort out or arrange subjects to groups or categories
based on their common and shared characteristics.
9.______________ (or illustration) is the most common and effective pattern to explain an idea or point.
10.______________ in writing discusses elements that are similar.
11.______________ in writing discusses elements or ideas that are different.
12.______________is used to compare and contrast two subjects one at a time.
13.However, if you would want to address one subject at a time, you may use__________________.
14.An _____________ is one’s claim or position that can either support or reject the issue previously
stated.
15.__________ is a type of paragraph development that focuses on presenting points of view .
D.Ennumeration
1-4.Four Properties of a well-written text.
5-6.Two types of description.
7-8.Two distinct Methods of definition.
9-15.Seven Methods use in an expanded or extended definition.
"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today"
Prepared by;
SHEILA T. ARCENAL
INSTRUCTOR
