English for Academics and Professional Purposes

SUMMATIVE TEST

1. What is academic writing?

A. It is a technique of writing you find in textbooks.
B. It is a technique to write balanced, accurate and professional assignments.

2. Which of the following is NOT a way in determining the language used in academic text from various
disciplines?
A. Consult immediately an expert of language.
B. Bring academic language to the surface: identify its usage to a particular discipline.
C. Identify the text and then analyze the genre, academic structure and academic vocabulary.
D. Identify and analyze the explicit instruction concerning the text; consider multiple models if
necessary.

4. Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?

A. I have a lot of experiences in this area.
B. I have many experiences in this area.
C. I have a ton of experience in this area.
D. I have a considerable amount of experience in this area.

5. Writing academic papers requires deliberate, thorough, and careful thought. Therefore, what should
one do to achieve a well-crafted academic text?
A. One must depend on his/her own opinions alone.
B. One must conduct a research on the topic at hand.
C. One must not consult the Internet for unsure sources.
D. One must depend highly on the Internet for easy information access.

6. What are the three main parts of an academic text?

A. the hook, the main idea, and the conclusion
B. the introduction, the body, and the conclusion
C. the topic sentence, the body, and the conclusion
D. None of the above.

7. What does it mean to write academically?

A. to write paper for scholars B. to write in order to pass final exams
C. to write using proper English language D. to avoid copy pasting from the Internet

8. Student A was asked to write a formal essay about “The Detriments of Practicing Plagiarism”. Her
teacher told her to use more varied vocabulary and consider varieties of sentence structures. What feature
of academic text should the student consider?
A. accuracy B. complexity C. organization D. precision

9. Utilizing the third person point of view is a must in writing some academic texts. Moreover, there must
be fewer words about the writer in an academic text. What feature is described in the statement?
A. accuracy B. complexity C. objectivity D. organization

10. Which of the following is TRUE about text structures?

A. It is synonymous to text features.
B. It can be used within longer texts.
C. It refers to the organizational patterns in the text.
D. It is used in the development of ideas located only in the body.

11. Given the title, “Filipino Courtship Then and Now,” which type of text structure could be used?
A. compare and contrast B. definition
C. problem and solution D. sequence

12. Drake’s new album, More Life, came out. You wanted to write about how it is similar and different
from his album, Views. Which text structure would you use to write this?
A. compare and contrast B. definition
C. problem and solution D. sequence
13. Which organizational pattern is used in the passage that follows?
Since I made it to the honor roll every quarter this year, my mom is going to buy me a new phone
for my birthday. So, I feel so excited whether to get an iPhone or a Galaxy. Getting one would give me a
chance to go through my old music collection. That would be cool. It’s worth a shot.
A. cause and effect B. compare and contrast
C. descriptive D. problem and solution

14. Which organizational pattern is used in the passage that follows?

Linux and Windows are both operating systems. Computers use them to run programs. Linux is
totally free and open source, so users can improve or otherwise modify the source code. Windows is
proprietary, so it costs money to use, and users are prohibited from altering the source code.
A. cause and effect B. compare and contrast
C. descriptive D. problem and solution

15. Which organizational pattern is used in the passage that follows?

Some students have poor attendance. The school has tried many ways of addressing this such as
teachers have sent letters and/or have talked to parents immediately, school has scheduled
parent/teacher/guidance counsellor/school prefect of discipline conferences with students who are
habitually absent. Hopefully, this will help more students get to school every day.
A. cause and effect B. compare and contrast
C. descriptive D. problem and solution

16. Which type of text structure is used in the passage below?

Children need to be active to be healthy. Unfortunately, many active youngsters get injured. Do you
know what to do for injuries? The word RICE can help you to remember what to do.
A. cause and effect B. compare and contrast
C. descriptive D. problem and solution

17. Which type of text structure is used in the passage below?

Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard
powder, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white shells with the mixture and
sprinkle lightly with paprika. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before
serving.
A. cause and effect B. compare and contrast
C. problem and solution D. sequence

18. Which type of text structure is used in the passage below?

In the Philippines, it is the brown race that constitutes the majority, and the white or mestizo is the
minority. It follows, therefore, that the mean and measure in judging beauty is the Malay skin, hair, eyes,
nose, lips, body, and stance. As a result, film producers and directors consciously build up stars whose
dominant features are Malay like Nora Aunor, Angel Locsin, John Lloyd Cruz and Daniel Padilla.
A. cause and effect B. compare and contrast
C. problem and solution D. sequence

19. Which of the following statements about summary is TRUE?

A. Summary is what the passage is mostly about.
B. Summary is a thought that is true but is not in the passage.
C. Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.
D. Summary is the specific, detailed information contained in the passage.

20. When would you most likely summarize a book?

A. when you want to forget a book you've read
B. when you want to tell a friend the gist or main ideas of a book
C. when you don't understand a vocabulary word you read in a book
D. when you want to tell a friend your opinion of a book but not what it was about

21. Your teacher asked you to write a summary of the novel, My Funny Friend Fiona. Which of the
following questions should you definitely answer in your summary?
A. What happens to Fiona?
B. What is Fiona's neighbor's favorite color?
C. Is My Funny Friend Fiona a boring book?
D. How long did it take you to read My Funny Friend Fiona?
22. Which detail should NOT be included in the following summary?
My Funny Friend Fiona is a novel about a girl named Fiona. It’s quick to read, and you should
read it because it’s the funniest book in the world.
A. the title of the book
B. the name of the main character
C. the fact that the book is a novel
D. the opinion that it's the "funniest book in the world"

23. The article, The Three Men Who Invented the Telephone, is about three different men who contributed
to the invention of the telephone. Which of the following should you include in a summary of this
article?
A. your opinion about who really invented the telephone
B. details about how smartphones and cell phones work
C. a detail about where the phrase "put someone on hold" came from
D. a brief explanation of how each man was involved in the invention of the telephone

24. Which of the following sentences BEST summarizes the passage below?
For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that
had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some
curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the
walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny
couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.
A. Jenny likes bright colors.
B. Jenny was going to paint her room.
C. Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.
D. Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.

The Leboyer method of childbirth seeks to protect a newborn's delicate senses from the shock
of bright lights, harsh sounds, and rough handling. After the baby's head has begun to emerge, lights
are dimmed, and the delivery room is quieted. The baby is not held by the ankles and slapped to
encourage the first breath; Leboyer states that since the fetus's spinal column has never been in a
straight position, this kind of handling is a severe shock to the infant. Instead, the baby, with the
umbilical cord still attached, is gently placed on the mother's abdomen until breathing begins
naturally. At this point, the baby is rinsed in a tepid bath, rather than weighed on a cold scale.
Babies born this way are usually relaxed and smiling, not tense and screaming. Some studies of
Leboyer babies and standard-delivery babies have shown that Leboyer children are slightly more
physically advanced and quicker to learn. Parents of Leboyer children, in general, saw the birth as a
positive, exhilarating experience.
25. Which would be an accurate main idea for the above selection?
A. Leboyer babies are always smiling.
B. Standard-delivery babies are weak.
C. Standard-delivery babies are always screaming.
D. Leboyer children are more advanced than standard-delivery babies.

26. Which sentence best summarizes the selection?

A. The Leboyer method is the best childbirth method.
B. In the Leboyer method of childbirth, a newborn's first breath is never encouraged.
C. The Leboyer method of childbirth was designed to protect a newborn's delicate senses.
D. The usual method of childbirth subjects newborns to bright lights, harsh sounds, and rough
handling.

27. Which is NOT TRUE about thesis statements?

A. It serves as a roadmap of your paper.
B. A thesis statement requires evidence or proof.
C. It states the main idea about the topic or issue.
D. A thesis statement can be a quote from a famous person.

28. Which is the most appropriate thesis statement on the use of educational technology in schools?
A. What is educational technology?
B. This paper discusses the uses and benefits of educational technology in the classroom.
C. Educational technology is a helpful tool that improves students’ academic performance.
D. Educational technology includes computers and other software application to aid classroom learning.
29. Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?
A. Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
B. Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
C. Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.
D. Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because it promotes a sedentary lifestyle,
encourages violence, and can cause children to become desensitized to death.

30. Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

A. A career in the culinary arts is a good choice for many reasons.
B. Both chefs and cooks prepare meals but are different in several ways.
C. I would like to become a chef when I finish school because I like to cook.
D. Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in education,
professional commitment, and artistry.

31. Which topic sentence is NOT appropriate with the thesis given below?
Although there are those who claim otherwise, sports are not overrated because they keep people
active, provide entertainment, and instill valuable life lessons in those that play them.
A. To begin with, sports can be an important part of an active lifestyle.
B. Next, sports teams help build a sense of community and pride in a school.
C. Moreover, even if you aren't playing a sport, it is relatively cheap entertainment to watch.
D. Finally, the learning that occurs on the field is as important as that which occurs in the classroom.

1. Before video cameras were widely used, home and business owners had to rely only on written
reports and photos to document their valuables for insurance purposes. This form of
documentation was difficult for some insurance policy holders. They found it was easy to lose
lists, forget to add new items they purchased, or delete items they no longer had. As a result,
these insurance inventories were often inaccurate.
2. While videotaping is not an option for every home or business owner, this kind of insurance
documentation is helpful for some.

32. How are the above passages related?

A. They repeat the same idea.
B. They contradict one another.
C. They present a problem and a solution.
D. They compare two forms of written documentation.

French physicist Charles Fabry found ozone gas in the atmosphere in 1913. At room
temperature, ozone is a colorless gas; it condenses to a dark blue liquid at -170 F. At
temperatures above the boiling point of water, 212 F, it decomposes.
Ozone is all around us. After a thunderstorm, or around electrical equipment, ozone is
often detected as a sharp odor. Ozone is used as a strong oxidizing agent, a bleaching agent, and
to sterilize drinking water. This gas is also highly reactive. For example, rubber insulation around
a carʹs spark plug wires will need to be replaced eventually, due to the small amounts of ozone
produced when electricity flows from the engine to the plug.
33. What does the above passage imply?
A. Ozone has no practical uses.
B. Ozone is the result of pollution.
C. Ozone is a natural part of the Earthʹs atmosphere.
D. High ozone levels in the atmosphere will cause large numbers of people to buy new car batteries.

34. Which topic sentence is NOT appropriate with the thesis given below?
Schools should start later in the day because it would allow for more sleep, aid efforts at better
nutrition, and be more convenient for both students and parents.
A. To begin, if school started later, it would also get out later.
B. Furthermore, it will be easier to eat a healthy breakfast if there is more time to do so.
C. Also, teens would be able to sleep in longer and feel more rested for the start of the day.
D. Most importantly, a later start time would be easier for parents and students to plan around.

35. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an outline?

A. An outline is used to help you make predictions about content.
B. An outline is used to organize information into chronological order.
C. An outline is used to identify information that needs to be researched.
D. An outline is used to arrange information according to main ideas, major details, and supporting
details.

36. Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of outlining?

A. saving writing time
B. organizing brainstorming notes
C. arranging main points for unification
D. using fun techy tools such as bulleting options

37. Which is the correct arrangement of labels for an outline?

A. I, A, 1, a B. A, I, 1, a C. 1, I, A, a D. A, 1, I, a

38. Which is an organized list of related ideas in complete sentences used to express specific and
complex details?
A. sentence outline B. statement outline
C. topic outline D. word outline

39. Why is using a full sentence outline beneficial for most standard essays?
A. Full sentence outlines allow for more creative writing.
B. With a full sentence outline, you can guarantee an essay's success.
C. The numbers and decimals involved in the other outline types are confusing.
D. While the sentence outline may be more time-consuming up front, it makes writing the first draft
much easier.

For numbers 40-42, refer to the paragraph and outline given below.

The Internet is an incalculable tool for research. It is a network of thousands of computers across
the world. Researchers, students, government agencies, schools, businesses and individuals have left
multigigabytes of free information on these computers, available to anyone with a computer and an
Internet connection. There are thousands of "web sites", as they are called, with text, pictures, sounds,
and movie clips. You can see this material by simply sending out the appropriate Internet address, and
after a few moments, it appears on your screen. You can type in the address directly, or you can
automatically invoke an address by tapping on an icon or an underlined "link" on the home page of a web
site that you already have on your screen. Often the information can be printed or downloaded (copied)
directly to your local computer and saved on your own diskette.

I. The Internet
A. What it is
B. Web Sites
1. How to see them
2. How to save the information

40. What is the above paragraph about?

A. computer B. internet C. research D. web site

41. In the above outline, which is the most important idea?

A. Web sites B. The Internet
C. How to see them D. How to save information

42. In the above outline, which is the more important idea?

A. How to see them B. How to save information
C. What it is D. They are all equal.
43. Which of the following is a specialized form of writing where the author analyzes something and
expresses his ideas about it?
A. concept paper B. position paper
C. reaction paper D. survey report

44. Which of the following is true about a reaction paper?

A. A reaction paper is a foundation of a proposed project.
B. A reaction paper should range not more than 100 words.
C. A reaction paper is not applicable in evaluating an artwork.
D. A reaction paper is a paper that evaluates a scholarly work.

45. Which is NOT TRUE about a reaction paper?

A. It may include the main purpose of the event.
B. Exhibits fairness and balance in the judgment made.
C. It conveys incisive insights into its analysis of events.
D. It purely expresses one’s opinions on certain issues and concerns.

46. Which of the following can be a form of a reaction paper?

A. book review B. feature article
C. news report D. romantic poem

47. Which of the following is needed to make objective assessment?

A. assessments B. facts C. objectives D. opinions

48. Which of the following should you NOT consider in writing a reaction paper?
A. Annotate the text as you read.
B. Just copy important information.
C. Prewrite and actively read an article.
D. Read the text you are assigned right after it is assigned.

49. Which of the following DOES NOT evaluate works?

A. critique B. project proposal
C. review D. reaction paper

50. Why is writing a reaction paper, review, and a critique important?

A. It purely summarizes a literary work.
B. It is a way to criticize or “bash” the author of the paper.
C. It helps you show off on how good you are in criticizing.
D. It critically assesses, analyses, or evaluates different works.

Challenger Question:
What is always coming but never arrives?

“When the world seems uncertain, when the task becomes so tiring, when everything gets tough, when
you’re about to give up, just always remember that the snail got to Noah’s ark inch by inch.”

Prepared by: Noted:

ERLENE ANN V. LINATOC EDNA M. KATIGBAK

Teacher I Principal II

ARIANNE A. LAYLO
Teacher I

MARY JANE A. SOLIS

Teacher I

Checked by:

JOYNAROSE F. PERMENTILLA
Head Teacher I