DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Region V
Division of Camarines Sur
SAN FERNANDO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Fernando, Camarines Sur

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION

READING & WRITING

nd
2 Semester, SY 2022-2023
Name: ____________________________________ Grade & Section: ____________ Date: ___________ Score: ___________
Test I. FACTUAL KNOWLEDGE
A. Modified True or False *Describes a written text as a connected discourse
DIRECTIONS: Evaluate each statement. Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If not, write the word/phrase that makes the
statement incorrect. Then, write the correct word/phrase beside it to make the statement true.
1. A discourse is made up of sentences having the property of grammatical cohesion.
2. A text is made up of utterances having the property of coherence.
3. Text becomes a connected discourse when we read.
4. A discourse is a verbal interchange of ideas and information that is written or spoken.
5. To inform, to persuade, to entertain and to create are the types of a discourse.

B. Identification *Distinguishes between and among techniques in selecting and organizing information
DIRECTION: Identify what is being asked in each statement by filling in the gaps with the correct words inside the box.
Free Writing Brainstorming List Graphic Organizer T-Chart Venn Diagram Sequence Chart
Cubing Researching Concept Map Topic Outline Sentence Outline

6._________________ simply involves listing ideas about a particular topic and is appropriate to textual people.
7._________________ helps organize ideas into two columns and examine two components of an object or concept.
8._________________ use to compare and contrast two or more groups of things by visually displaying their similarities and
differences in two or more circles that overlap.
9. _________________ presents a series of steps or events in order.
10. ________________ an informal way of generating topics to write about, or points to make about your topic.
11. ________________ a visual and graphic display that depicts the relationship between facts, terms, and or ideas.
12. ________________ allows someone to work without inhibitions.

C. Multiple Choices *Distinguishes between and among patterns of development in writing across disciplines.
DIRECTION: Distinguish the pattern of development in writing as described.
13. This pattern gives a concept, idea or term clarity by providing its meaning and some limiting or distinguishing characteristics that
sets it apart from other.
a) Narration b) Description c) Definition d) Exemplification /Classification
14. It is a pattern used to tell about a significant human experience in chronological order. If one wants to relate about an event or
episode in one’s life, this pattern is appropriate.
a) Narration b) Description c) Definition d) Exemplification/Classification
15. This pattern helps the reader to create a picture as the writer provides details, sharing his or her experience about a particular topic.
a) Narration b) Description c) Definition d) Exemplification /Classification
16. This pattern sort out or arrange subjects to groups or categories based on their common and shared characteristics or creates an
illustration to the readers by developing a general statement – the topic, with one or more examples to support it
a) Narration b) Description c) Definition d) Exemplification /Classification
17. The main purpose of this pattern is to bring the readers to agree on an idea or thought that writer suggests as true and correct. Its
goal is to convince the readers to believe on or do something.
a) Comparison and Contrast b) Cause and Effect c) Problem-Solution d) Persuasion
18. With this pattern, you may see a chain of connected occurrences and how something may happen as a consequence of a preceding
one. It poses the cause and result of an action or incident.
a) Comparison and Contrast b) Cause and Effect c) Problem-Solution d) Persuasion
19. It is a pattern used to identify the similarities and differences between or among the compared concepts.
a) Comparison and Contrast b) Cause and Effect c) Problem-Solution d) Persuasion
20. This kind of pattern discusses certain problems or issues and provides specific and attainable solutions to these.
a) Comparison and Contrast b) Cause and Effect c) Problem-Solution d) Persuasion
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D. Determining Errors *Identifies properties of a well-written text
DIRECTION: Look for the part of the sentence that contains error/s.
21. At the start of school Dora was afraid of her new teacher.
A B C D
22. Mrs. Davis seamed nice, but she had so manny rules for the class to follow.
A B C D
23. As the school year continued, Dora begun to understand how the teacher come up with the rules.
A B C D
24. The rules were their so students would be respectful of themselves and each other.
A B C D
25. By the end of the year, Dora though Mrs. Davis was the best Teacher she ever had!
A B C D
D. Completion *Explains critical reading as looking for ways of thinking.
DIRECTION: Look for the part of the sentence that contains error/s.
26. Paulina took her sneakers and a water bottle out of her backpack. This probably means that.
a) Paulina is going out to sleep. b) Paulina is going to exercise.
27. Charlie went to the park and threw a tennis ball across the yard and yelled, “Fetch, Pebbies!” This means that:
a) Charlie is playing with his dog. b) Charlie is playing on the swing.
28. Kim blew out the candles on the chocolate cake.
a) It is Kim’s birthday. b) It is Chirstmas morning.
29. Kelly ate too much candy and stayed home the next day from school, even though there was a play rehearsal that day. This means
that:
a) It is summer vacation. b) Kelly is sick.
30. Carl filled a bag with whole wheat bread, slices of cheese, sweet peppers, lettuce and tomatoes and cucumbers to take to the
picnic. This probably means that:
a) Carl is going to make sandwiches. b) Carl is going to make a pizza.

Test II. APPLICATION

A. Citing *Describes a written text as a connected discourse
DIRECTION: Give two examples of discourse in a written text.
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B. Outlining *Distinguishes between and among techniques in selecting and organizing information
DIRECTIONS: Complete the Idea Map below by adding your own idea; base your answers on the given topic.

C. Recalling What Happened *Distinguishes between and among patterns of development in writing across disciplines.
DIRECTION: Visit your memory on this sample topic. Write what happened first down to the last. Use the format below.
Topic: What you did when you got home yesterday
37. First: _________________________________________________________
38. Second: _________________________________________________________
39. Third: _________________________________________________________
40. Last: _________________________________________________________
D. *Identifies properties of a well-written text
DIRECTION: Below is a paragraph that is full of errors. There may be spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or
grammar errors. Rewrite the paragraph correcting all the errors.
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CAMPING
i went camping with my family. We went fishing and I catch a big fish. I also went swimming with me brother.
We had a camp fire at night. The camping trips was lots of fun.

E. DIRECTION: *Explains critical reading as looking for ways of thinking.

Instructions: Write what you think will most likely happen next.
44-45. Alice was carrying a large clothes basket from the bedroom down the stairs to the laundry room. She
struggled under the weight of the basket. She wished her younger brothers would help her. Instead, they were
playing. She had heard them throwing a baseball in the house earlier. She had told them to go outside. They had
gone to the backyard, but they had left the baseball on the stairs.
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Test III. METACOGNITIVE
A. Essay
DIRECTION: In not less than 5 sentences explain the importance of reading and writing skills for you as a
student.

46-50.

Prepared By:

Ms. DIANNE B. MASAPOL

SHS Teacher