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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
CREATIVE WRITING
First Semester, AY 2023-2024

Name: Date:
Block and Section: Instructor: Jovelle M. Reyes

PART 1. IDENTIFICATION (1 point each)

Direction: Identify the correct answer and write it in the space provided.

_____________ 1. It is the learned process of shaping experiences into text, allowing the writer to
discover, develop, clarify and communicate thoughts and feelings.
2. Is a term that is used to denote the form of the verb which shows if the subject in a
given sentence is the doer or receiver of the action.
3. It is a form of the verb that allows you to express time.
4. It is continuity within and between paragraph or sentences. It also means the quality
of sticking together.
5. It is the principle of composition by means of which important ideas are made to stand.
6. It means regulating the length of the introduction, discussion, and conclusion in
relationship to each other.
7. It is unnecessary or useless repetition.
8. It means style or manner of expression. It may be formal, informal, or conversational,
humorous, witty, ironical, or sad.
9. It is a form of artistic expression, draws on the imagination to convey meaning through
the use of imagery, narrative, and drama.
10. It is the activity of writing the stories for films.
11. It is a person, animal, or object/thing presented as a person in a narrative.
12. It is an aspect of the verb which indicates whether the action or condition is factual,or
contrary to fact.
13. It develops a single idea thoroughly or consistently.
14. It is a form of creative writing that is meant to be performed live on stage.
15. It is rhythmic prose that expresses ideas with musicality.

PART 2. TRUE OR FALSE (1 point each)

Direction: Write True if the statement is correct, otherwise write False.

1. In the consistency of tense, a verb in an adverbial clause generally agrees with the
tense of the verb in the main clause.
2. If a local term is to be used, it should be enclosed in quotation marks or it should be
underlined.
3. Pronoun Reference means the relationship of a pronoun and its antecedent.
4. One example of technical writing is empirical research.
5. A sentence has unity if it expresses two or more main ideas.
6. A verb in an independent clause generally agrees with the tense of the verb in the main
clause.
7. The sentence “Susan was born in Hawaii but the Philippines is now her residence.” Is
faulty.
8. Writing is learned through formal instruction.
9. Personal Writing contains subjective responses or reactions to something—event,
place, person, concept—usually without other sources.
10. A careless or needless shift in tense can confuse a reader.

PART 3. MULTIPLE CHOICE (1 point each)

Direction: Select the best answer among the choices.

1. Which of the following words means "simultaneously"?

a. together
b. sporadically
c. sequentially
d. occasionally
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2. Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:

a. She is going to the store and, then she will pick up the kids.
b. She is going to the store and then she will pick up the kids.
c. She is going to the store, and then she will pick up the kids.
d. She is going to the store and, then she will pick up the kids.

3. What is the mood of the following passage? "The sun was shining, and birds were singing. It was
a perfect day for a picnic."
a. Joyful and optimistic
b. Gloomy and pessimistic
c. Angry and frustrated
d. Indifferent and apathetic

4. Which sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement?

a. The team of players are ready for the game.
b. She likes to swim in the ocean.
c. There is a cat and two dogs in the yard.
d. Every student in the class is taking the test today.

5. What literary device is used in the sentence: "The stars danced in the night sky"?
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Alliteration
d. Personification

6. Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure:

a. She enjoys hiking, to swim, and reading books.
b. She enjoys hiking, swimming, and reading books.
c. She enjoys hiking, swimming, and to read books.
d. She enjoys hiking, swim, and reading books.

7. Which word is spelled correctly?

a. Occurence
b. Aggresive
c. Consciense
d. Necessary

8. What is the main theme of a story that explores the triumph of good over evil?
a. Love and friendship
b. Revenge and betrayal
c. Morality and justice
d. Mystery and suspense

9. Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?

a. The cake was eaten by the children.
b. The children ate the cake.
c. The cake is being eaten by the children.
d. The cake had been eaten by the children.

10. What is the correct verb form to fill in the blank: "She _____ to the party last night." A
a. gone
b. goes
c. went
d. going

11. There is a mistake in the opening of this short story. Can you spot it?

a. diffrent b. catch c. coffee d. early

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12. Spot a mistake in this piece of text about Queen Victoria.

a. typhoid b. period c. morning d. believed

13. "I'm no good at spotting my own mistakes, so what can I do?"

a. Get a friend to check through your work.
b. Use a dictionary, a handheld spellchecker, or the grammar and spell check on a
computer to check words you're not sure about.
c. Read your writing out loud to yourself.
d. Use all of the above methods to check your writing.

14. What is the correct sequence of the writing process?

a. Discovering Ideas, Organizing Ideas, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Proofreading
b. Organizing Ideas, Discovering Ideas, Revising, Drafting, Editing, Proofreading
c. Discovering Ideas, Organizing Ideas, Drafting, Editing, Revising, Proofreading
d. Organizing Ideas, Discovering Ideas, Drafting, Editing, Revising, Proofreading

15. What are the elements of Creative writing?

a. Character development, narrative, and plot
b. Character, setting, and language.
c. Plot, structure, and action.
d. Voice, Characters, and Point of View
16. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
a. Over the bridge. The wind is stronger.
b. The apple pie tasted good, so we each ordered a second piece.
c. The television show, starred Erik Estrada.
d. Green. My favorite color.
17. Which of the following sentences uses the passive voice?
a. I will return the video tomorrow.
b. It was a movie about a city girl who is adopted by a farm couple.
c. She grows up in the country.
d. What she learns on the farm changes her forever.

18. Identify the correct verb for the blank in the sentence: The chorus ______ during the intermission.
a. sings b. sing c. sang d. sung

19. Which type of writing primarily employs deductive reasoning to present arguments and support
claims?
a. Creative writing
b. Personal writing
c. Scientific writing
d. Academic writing
20. In creative writing, what literary element is less likely to be the central focus compared to other
forms of writing?
a. Symbolism
b. Conflict
c. Character development
d. Empirical research

21. Which type of writing may use an unreliable narrator to create ambiguity and intrigue?
a. Personal writing
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b. Scientific writing
c. Academic writing
d. Creative writing

22. Which form of creative writing typically involves crafting dialogue and scenes for the purpose of
performance?
a. Creative nonfiction writing
b. Playwriting
c. Fiction writing
d. Poetry writing

23. In journalistic writing, which aspect is crucial to maintaining credibility and objectivity?
a. Personal anecdotes
b. Imaginative storytelling
c. Sensationalism
d. Ethical sourcing

24. Which type of writing may employ narrative techniques to convey personal experiences while
maintaining factual accuracy? a.
a. Academic writing
b. Scientific writing
c. Personal writing
d. Journalistic writing

25. In academic writing, which of the following is often the primary audience?
a. General public
b. Fellow academics and experts
c. Friends and family
d. Fiction enthusiasts

26. Which literary element plays a central role in creating suspense and tension in most forms of
creative writing?
a. Irony
b. Theme
c. Alliteration
d. Anecdotes

27. In which type of writing is the "inverted pyramid" structure often used to deliver the most
important information first?
a. Creative writing
b. Personal writing
c. Scientific writing
d. Journalistic writing

28. Which type of writing might prioritize emotional impact over empirical evidence and logical
reasoning?
a. Scientific writing
b. Academic writing
c. Personal writing
d. Journalistic writing

29. In creative writing, which literary device is often employed to convey deeper meanings indirectly?
a. Foreshadowing b. Footnotes c. Appendices d. Epigraphs

30. Which form of creative writing may involve crafting verses and stanzas with specific rhythmic
patterns?
a. Fiction writing
b. Creative nonfiction writing
c. Screenwriting
d. Poetry writing

31. What is a common characteristic of academic writing that distinguishes it from other forms of
writing?
a. Use of creative metaphors
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b. Emphasis on personal anecdotes
c. Formal tone and citation of sources
d. Frequent use of dialogue

32. In which type of writing is a strong authorial voice often encouraged to engage the reader?
a. Scientific writing
b. Personal writing
c. Academic writing
d. Creative writing

33. Which form of creative writing focuses on crafting narratives that explore factual events and real
people while using creative storytelling techniques?
a. Fiction writing
b. Creative nonfiction writing
c. Screenwriting
d. Playwriting

34. What is the first step in the writing process, where you generate ideas without worrying about
grammar or structure?
a. Organizing ideas
b. Drafting
c. Proofreading
d. Discovering ideas

35. Which writing technique involves creating a visual representation of ideas and their connections,
often using circles or bubbles?
a. Clustering
b. Drafting
c. Brainstorming
d. Proofreading

36. During which stage of the writing process do you refine your ideas, add details, and focus on
structuring your piece?
a. Revising b. Editing c. Proofreading d. Discovering ideas

37. What is the purpose of the drafting stage in the writing process?
a. Polishing the final piece
b. Generating new ideas
c. Organizing thoughts and ideas
d. Creating a rough version of the text

38. In the revising stage, what aspect of your writing should you primarily focus on?
a. Correcting spelling and grammar
b. Clarifying and improving content
c. Formatting and layout
d. Deleting unnecessary words

39. Which stage of the writing process involves reviewing and making changes to the overall structure
and organization of your writing?
a. Editing b. Proofreading c. Revising d. Organizing ideas

40. During the editing stage, what are you primarily checking and correcting?
a. The flow and organization of ideas
b. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
c. The overall structure of the piece
d. The clarity and coherence of sentences

41. What is the final step in the writing process, where you carefully review the document for minor
errors and typos?
a. Discovering ideas
b. Organizing ideas
c. Proofreading
d. Revising
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42. Which technique involves generating a list of ideas, topics, or keywords related to your writing
topic?
a. Free writing b. Brainstorming c. Clustering d. Drafting

43. What should you focus on when proofreading your writing?

a. Rearranging paragraphs for better flow
b. Checking for consistency in tone and style
c. Identifying and correcting mechanical errors
d. Rewriting entire sections for clarity

44. During which stage of the writing process should you consider the overall structure of your
document and the logical flow of ideas?
a. Revising b. Organizing ideas c. Drafting d. Editing

45. Which of the following is NOT a part of the writing process?

a. Brainstorming
b. Citing sources
c. Revising
d. Drafting

46. What is the primary goal of the revising stage in the writing process?
a. Correcting typos and grammar errors
b. Ensuring proper formatting
c. Improving content and clarity
d. Checking for plagiarism

47. Which writing process stage involves expanding and developing your initial ideas into a coherent
and organized piece of writing?
a. Drafting b. Discovering ideas c. Editing d. Proofreading

48. What is the primary purpose of free writing in the discovering ideas stage of the writing process?
a. Generating a final draft
b. Organizing thoughts logically
c. Overcoming writer's block and generating ideas
d. Checking for grammatical errors

49. Which stage of the writing process allows you to evaluate the overall effectiveness and impact of
your writing on the intended audience?
a. Organizing ideas
b. Revising
c. Editing
d. Proofreading

50. In the editing stage, what aspect of your writing should you primarily focus on improving?
a. The flow and organization of ideas
b. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
c. The overall structure of the piece
d. The clarity and coherence of sentences

PART 4. FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS (1 point each)

Direction: Revise the following sentences by writing a linking expression on the line provided. Refer to the
box below.

However therefore on the other hand

next lastly an example of this but

1. We wanted to go to a movie, ______ the theater was closed.

2. Joey’s car was full of gas, ______ we drove it to the beach.
3. The ballet did not impress the students. ______, the break dancers were a big hit.
4. We visited Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, and ______, La Union.
5. Some chili recipes do not include kidney beans. ______ would be the traditional West Texas
chili.
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ANSWER KEY
I. Identification
1. Writing
2. Voice
3. Tense
4. Coherence
5. Emphasis
6. Proportion
7. Redundancy
8. Tone
9. Creative Writing
10. Screenwriting
11. Characters
12. Mood
13. Unity
14. Playwriting
15. Poetry

II. True or false

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. True
7. True
8. True
9. True
10. True

III. Multiple choice

1. a. together
2. b. She is going to the store and then she will pick up the kids.
3. a. Joyful and optimistic
4. a. The team of players are ready for the game.
5. d. Personification
6. b. She enjoys hiking, swimming, and reading books.
7. d. Necessary
8. c. Morality and justice
9. b. The children ate the cake.
10. c. went
11. a
12. c
13. d
14. a
15. d
16. b
17. b
18. b
19. d
20. d
21. d
22. b
23. d
24. c
25. b
26. a
27. d
28. c
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29. a
30. d
31. c
32. d
33. b
34. d
35. a
36. a
37. d
38. b
39. c
40. b
41. c
42. b
43. c
44. b
45. b
46. c
47. b
48. c
49. b
50. a

IV. Fill in the blanks

1. However
2. So
3. On the other hand
4. Lastly
5. An example of this