SUMMATIVE TEST IN READING AND WRITING SKILLS

NAME ___________________________ DATE _________________

YEAR, STRAND & SECTION _________________ SCORE ________________

1. Résumé is derived from the French word résumer which means _.

a. "come up" b. "turn up" c. "sum up" d. "bump up"
2. What résumé format is best used if the applicant is applying for a job related to his previous
experiences and has ten to fifteen years work experiences?
a. Functional Format b. Chronological Format c. Combination Format d. Hybrid Format
3. Which part of the résumé is used to reflect the applicant’s career goals and intention for
applying the job?
a. Heading b. Professional Summary c. Objectives d. Educational Background
4. Why do we need to write a résumé? (choose two answers)
a. to get an interview c. to get a job
b. to write personal information d. to establish your credibility
5. What appropriate statement can you use if you are to write the "Objective"?
a. “Looking for a job with enough knowledge and skills.”
b. “Seeking an entry level with expertise in written and oral communication skills.”
c. “Seeking a supervisory position in writing with focus on content development.”
d. “Searching for a job related to masonry and related field.”
6. What makes a good résumé?
a. The resume includes detailed information of the applicant.
b. The resume must be at least four to five pages in length.
c. The resume summarizes the information of the applicant.
d. The resume must include a "References" section.
7. Arrange the sections of a résumé in the chronological format.
1. Objectives
2. Heading
3. Voluntary Activities/Involvement
4. Work Experience
5. Educational Background
6. Skills/Expertise
a. 123456 b. 214563 c. 351624 d. 642153
8. Arrange the sections of a résumé in the functional format.
1. Heading
2. Objectives
3. Professional Summary
4. Expertise and Achievements
5. Work Experience
6. Educational Background
a. 654321 2. 231654 3. 135462 d. 123456
9. Which of the following statements is the best example of "Professional Summary"?
a. “Good communicator, flexible and reliable with two years experience in providing
customer service and preparing reports.”
b. “Analytical Financial Assistant with five years experience in preparing proposal and
reports for the use of senior financial manager.”
c. “Strategic and resourceful Teacher equipped to teach and educate student according to
the standard set by the National Government.”
d. “Police Officer assigned to serve and protect the peace and order of this nation ensuring
the welfare of every citizen.”
10. Which of the following is the type of letter written by the sender to briefly discuss the intention in
attending the college program? (choose two answers)
a. Letter of Attendance c. College Admission Letter
b. Letter to the College d. Letter of Intent
11. Why do we need to write college admission letter?
a. To convince the college to accept our job application.
b. To present our reason why not to study in their college.
c. To briefly discuss the intention to attend the college program.
d. To present our strengths and hopes for the future.
12. Which of the following phrases is appropriate to write the body of the letter? (choose two
answers)
a. “Feel free to contact me at this number. . .”
b. “Dear Ma'am/Sir:”
c. “I am writing to inform you of my interest. . .”
d. “Sincerely yours,”
13. Which of the following statements are not done before writing a college admission letter?
a. Identify the prescribed format of the letter.
b. Determine the program to take.
c. Call the college for the format of the letter.
d. Make a research on the program structure.
14. Which of the following letter is attached in the resume as the applicant applies for a job?
a. Employment Application Letter c. Fortfolio of the Applicant
b. Letter of Proposal d. Purpose Letter
15. Employment Application Letter is also known as _. (choose two answers)
a. Application Work Letter c. Job Application Letter
b. Letter to Cover d. Cover Letter
16. Which of the following letter format is mostly used in writing the Employment Application
Letter?
a. full block b. monoblock c. modified block d. semi-block
17. Which of the following is NOT the reason in writing the employment application letter?
a. to highlight the experiences and personal qualities of the applicant
b. to let the applicant be considered for an interview schedule
c. to let the applicant be considered in the available job position
d. to highlight in detail the personal information of the applicant
18. What appropriate phrase can you use if you are to write the body of the cover letter?
a. “Faithfully yours, ” c. “I look forward to meet you. . .”
b. “Dear Ma’am/Sir:” d. “Yours truly,”
19. What makes a good employment application letter?
a. The employment application letter must have informal language.
b. The employment application letter must be written in a professional manner.
c. The employment application letter must have some grammar errors.
d. The employment application letter must be at least two pages in length.
20. Which of the following statements is true about employment application letter?
a. Employment Application Letter is attached in the college admission form.
b. Employment Application Letter is attached to the curriculum vitae.
c. Employment Application Letter is attached to the resume.
d. Employment Application Letter is attached to the position paper.
21. Arrange the body of the employment application letter.
1. I am expressing my interest in the Teaching Position posted on your website.
2. I am a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Major in Biology with a
GWA of 1.20.
3. I also have three years teaching experience and have been doing voluntary community
teaching every summer.
4. I look forward to meet you at your earliest convenience.
a. 4123 b. 2431 c. 1234 d. 3142
22. Arrange the parts of an employment application letter in order.
1. Header 4. .Date 6. Inside Address
2 .Greetings or Salutation 5. Body 7. Complementary Closure
3. Signature
a. 1234567 b. 1462573 c. 7654321 d. 1357246
Passage
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23. Which sentence can be improved to reflect an effective business writing?
a. 3rd sentence b. 1st sentence c. 2nd sentence d. 4th sentence
24. Identify the phrase that will best complete the paragraph below.
 The scholarship program that we are proposing will open up __________ for
underprivileged students. It will allow them to focus on the future ahead instead of present financial
difficulties. We will be looking for support from the alumni, faculty and staff, and current students to
make this endeavor a possibility.
a. a wealth of opportunity b. a can of worms c. the senses fully d. about the problems
25-27. Categorize the following description based on the different formats of the
employment application letter into a. Full Block Format, b. Block Format, c. Semi-Block Format
d. inverted format
25. All parts are indented to the left and it is the most commonly used format in writing a
cover letter.
26. The first sentence in each paragraph of the body is not indented.
27. The first sentence in each paragraph of the body is indented.
28. Which of the following statements can be included in the business memo?
a. “Hope to hear a response on the inquiry we sent via e-mail on the price list of goods
needed by our department.”
b. “As per Series 2014-12, the implementation of the dress code must be done
immediately.”
c. “Thank you for addressing your letter to our company. We surely would like to be of
help.”
d. “We look forward to work with your office the soonest possible time.”
29. Your office is assigned to sponsor a first Friday mass. You will invite all employees to
attend the said activity. Arrange the business memo.
1. TO: All Personnel 5. FROM: The Director Office of Good Governance
2. DATE: February 24, 2016 6. SUBJECT: First Friday Mass
3. You are all invited to attend the First Friday Mass to be sponsored by the Office of Good
Governance on March 5, 2016, 12:30 p.m. at the lobby of the Administration Building.
Thank you for your continuing support.
30. Pilar G. Magsaysay
a. 123456 b. 152634 c. 354621 d. 251326
31. What is the document used to present the general plan and justification to pursue a
project?
a. Proposal of Projection b. Projection Reference c. Proposal of Reference d. Project
Proposal
32. What appropriate phrase can you use if you are to write the body of the cover letter?
a. “Faithfully yours, ” c. “I look forward to meet you. . .”
b. “Dear Ma’am/Sir:” d. “Yours truly,”
33. What makes a good employment application letter?
a. The employment application letter must have informal language.
b. The employment application letter must be written in a professional manner.
c. The employment application letter must have some grammar errors.
d. The employment application letter must be at least two pages in length.
34. Which of the following statements is true about employment application letter?
a. Employment Application Letter is attached in the college admission form.
b. Employment Application Letter is attached to the curriculum vitae.
c. Employment Application Letter is attached to the resume.
d. Employment Application Letter is attached to the position paper.
35. Arrange the body of the employment application letter.
1. I am expressing my interest in the Teaching Position posted on your website.
2. I am a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Major in Biology with a
GWA of 1.20.
3. I also have three years teaching experience and have been doing voluntary community
teaching every summer.
4. I look forward to meet you at your earliest convenience.
a. 4123 b. 2431 c. 1234 d. 3142

36. Arrange the parts of an employment application letter in order.

1. Header 4. .Date 6. Inside Address
2 .Greetings or Salutation 5. Body 7. Complementary Closure
3. Signature
a. 1234567 b. 1462573 c. 7654321 d. 1357246
 37. Which of the following is the type of letter written by the sender to briefly discuss the
intention in attending the college program? (choose two answers)
a. Letter of Attendance c. College Admission Letter
b. Letter to the College d. Letter of Intent
38. Why do we need to write college admission letter?
a. To convince the college to accept our job application.
b. To present our reason why not to study in their college.
c. To briefly discuss the intention to attend the college program.
d. To present our strengths and hopes for the future.
38. The following are basic parts of a letter except _______.
a. heading b. complimentary Close c. Subject line d. date line
39. Which of the following statements best describes the heading in a business letter?
a. The address the letter is being sent to and the date.
b. The address of the sender of the letter and the date.
c. The address of the recipient of the letter
d. The address of both sender and the recipient of the letter.
40. The inside address contains:
a. The name and address of the person writing the letter
b. The name and the address of the recipient of the letter.
c. The name and address of the typist whose initial appear in the reference initials part.
d. Both A and B
41. The body of the letter:
a. Contains of the full message of the letter.
b. Begins the three space below the salutation.
c. The least important part of the letter.
d. Contains the name and signature of the sender.
42. The salutation “Gentlemen or Ladies and Gentlemen” is used:
a. When addressing an organization composed of men.
b. When addressing an organization composed of women.
c. When addressing an organization composed of men and women.
d. None of the above answers
43. When you are not sure with the civil status of woman (either single or married) as your
recipient of the letter, it is preferred to use ______ in the inside address .
a. her full name b. Ms. c. Mrs. d. Mesdames
44. The dateline may be :
a. Typed at the left margin depending on the letter style used.
b. Typed at the right margin only.
c. Typed 2 spaces below the inside address.
d. Typed below the complimentary close.
45. What letter style when the salutation and the complimentary close are omitted and all
parts of the letter are flushed to the left margin.
a. Full Block b. Simplified NOMA c. Modified Block d. Semi-Block
46.What letter style when all parts are flushed to the left margins.
a. Modified Block b. Semi-Block c. Simplified NOMA d. Full Block
47. A salutation can be ended with two punctuation marks. What are they?
a. period and colon b. semicolon and period c. comma and period d. comma and colon
48. The complimentary close is ended with what punctuation mark?
a. period b. colon c. comma d. semicolon
49. Which letter style when the first sentence in every paragraph of the body of the letter is
indented?
a. Simplified NOMA b. Full Block c. Modified Block d. Semi-Block
50. In the modified block, the dateline, complimentary close and the _________ , can be
flushed to the right.
a body of the letter b. heading c. signature block d. salutation