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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
Sirawai I District
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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Diagnostic Examination

Name of Learner: ______________________________________ Grade Level & Section: ______________________

Directions: STRICTLY NO ERASURES! Read and understand each item carefully. Write the letter of your choice on the space
provided before each number.
____ 1. What academic text that are papers presented in scholastic conferences, and may be revised as articles for possible
publication in scholarly journals?
a. articles b. conference paper c. reviews d. theses or dissertations
____ 2. What type of text structures that shows what is in common and what is different?
a. compare-contrast b. cause-effect c. sequence d. problem-solution
____ 3. What technique in summarizing a text which outline a map of your essay and it shows what information each section or
paragraph will contain and in what order?
a. SAAC Method b. outlining c. 5W’s, 1H d. first then finally
____ 4. How long should a thesis statement be?
a. one-word b. one sentence c. one paragraph d. one text
____ 5. Which consists of short phrases dealing with different issues which could be arranged in a variety of ways in your paper?
a. outline b. topic outline c. sentence outline d. thesis statement
____ 6. A good review/reaction paper/critique should also include other literature to establish reliability and intertextuality.
a. Yes b. No c. Maybe d. Both A & B
____ 7. Which of the three ways of elucidating a concept that is a logical technique by which the meaning of a term is revealed and it
is important because it clarifies the meaning of a word or a concept and it also limit the scope of that particular word or
concept.
a. clarification b. explication c. definition d. exaggeration
____ 8. It is a short summary of what the project is and why it is important and how it is carried out. It also serves as a prelude to a
full paper. a. review b. reaction paper c. critique d. concept paper
____ 9. It is a document publicly declaring the position or program of its issuer. It advances a set of ideas, opinions, or views but it
can also lay out a plan of action.
a. goal b. list and rules c. manifesto d. world
____ 10. What logical fallacy occurs when the direction between cause and effect is reversed?
a. logical fallacies b. wrong direction c. false dilemma d. irrelevant conclusion
____ 11. What structure of academic text do we follow in writing a position paper?
a. one-paragraph structure essay b. two-paragraph structure essay c. three-paragraph structure d. IMRaD
____ 12. What type of reports that are assigned with the intention of improving your understanding of key theoretical concepts by
applying methods of careful and structured observation of and reflection about, people, places, or phenomena existing in
their natural settings?
a. field report b. technical report c. scientific report d. laboratory reports
____ 13. A questionnaire should be anchored on the research problem.
a. Yes b. No c. Maybe d. Both A & B
____ 14. Conducting survey is done in three (3) steps, EXCEPT?
a. email b. telephone c. analysis d. personal interview.
____ 15. This involves the identification, examination, and interpretation of patterns and themes.
a. quantitative data analysis b. data analysis c. analysis d. qualitative data analysis
____ 16. It refers to a list of survey questions asked to respondents to extract specific information.
a. claim b. questionnaires c. survey d. tables
For items 17-19, read the passages and determine how each is mainly structured. Identify which text structure is being used.

____ 17. What type of plant is a corn? Corn belongs to a family of grass. It is a grass with seeds called kernels. Very few kernels
grew on wild corn grass. It took thousands of years of choosing the corn grass plants with the biggest seeds, or kernels, to
make what we enjoy today as corn on the cob. Now, we all know that corn is a grass.

a. cause - effect b. compare - contrast c. sequence d. question – answer

____ 18. The foundation of every pizza is the crust, and good crust comes from good dough. In making a dough, start by adding
your yeast sachet to a cup of warm water. Let the yeast activate, then add two cups of flour, two tablespoons of olive oil,
two teaspoons of sugar, and a teaspoon of salt. Mix all of those together and wait half an hour for the dough to rise. Now,
you’re ready to roll the dough out!
 a. cause - effect b. compare - contrast c. sequence d. question – answer

____ 19. Bicycles are a pretty old innovation when compared to something like a mobile phone. Some say a Scottish blacksmith
named Kirkpatrick MacMillan invented the first self-propelled two-wheeled vehicle, or bicycle, in 1839. MacMillan's design
connected the pedals to the wheel with rods. J. K. Starley improved on this design in 1885 when he created the first chain
driven bicycle. Starley's work was so good that most bicycles today have similar designs. Some important features have
been added since then: cable brakes were introduced in the 1890s, which gave bicycles greater stopping power, and
derailleur systems, which allowed the rider to change gears, were invented in 1905. Today's bicycles have lightweight
frames, precision manufactured parts, and are more affordable than ever, yet surprisingly little has changed since Starley’s
original design. I guess that it's hard to improve upon perfection.

a. sequence b. chronological order c. compare-contrast d. classification

____ 20. 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.
____ 21. Which of the following is not part of an outline?
a. body b. comment c. conclusion d. introduction
____ 22. What type of a concept paper can be best used for the title below?
“Safe Driving Can Save Lives: An Initiative to Educate Drivers on Road Safety”
a. project proposal b. research proposal c. expanded definition d. clarification
For items 23-26, read the sample paragraph of a concept paper below. Identify which key component does each paragraph belongs to.
____ 23. Since we are electing not to accept Skippy’s support to reduce the risk of bias in this study, we are requesting $250,000
direct costs per year for three years for this study.
a. purpose/need b. project description c. budget/needs and requested support d. introduction
____ 24. We propose to compare consumer responses to fluffy vs. powdered peanut butter in 420 school age children recruited from
6 urban schools in Los Angeles…
a. purpose/need b. project description c. budget/needs and requested support d. introduction
____ 25. In response to RFA--1234, Studies to Enhance the Texture of Peanut Butter, we propose a cross-over randomized
controlled trial to compare consumer preference for fluffy vs. powdered peanut butter among school age children in urban
communities. This project will address the USDA’s goal of understanding consumer preferences in this difficult to please
group and may provide critical insights into understanding how and why these preferences often fail to persist into
adulthood.
a. purpose/need b. project description c. budget/needs and requested support d. introduction
____ 26. More than 18 million children eat peanut butter every day, with peak annual consumption at age 11.7 years. Peanut butter
consumption gradually declines through the remaining public school years and remains at about 0.6 jars per person per year
throughout adulthood. The USDA and the peanut industry have identified low peanut butter consumption as a major risk for
multiple chronic conditions in adulthood such as full—time employment, mortgage payments (sometimes extending as long
as 30 years), and the birth of children.
a. purpose/need b. project description c. budget/needs and requested support d. introduction
For items 27-30, read each statements and identify what logical fallacies were described and used.
____ 27. Juan saw a black cat when they went home. Along the way, they crashed into a tree. The black cat must be the
reason why they met an accident.
a. post hoc b. false dilemma c. irrelevant conclusion d. complex cause
____ 28. We were not able to solve the problem because of limited time even if all the other groups were able to do so.
a. post hoc b. false dilemma c. irrelevant conclusion d. complex cause
____ 29. It occurs when an arguer presents his/her argument as one of only two options despite the presence of multiple
possibilities.
a. post hoc b. false dilemma c. irrelevant conclusion d. complex cause
____ 30. We must support the clean and green program of the government. Mountaineers have suffered climbing on the mountains.
a. post hoc b. false dilemma c. irrelevant conclusion d. complex cause
____ 31. How can you make your position paper strong?
a. be sure to annotate your paper
b. give an educated and informed opinion with supporting evidences
c. apply citations and references in the introductory part of the paper
d. record your observations and post them on YouTube.
____ 32. Which part of the position paper that you have to restate the main points and final comment?
a. introduction b. body: counter argument c. body: your argument d. conclusion
____ 33. Which of the following is the correct order of processes involving qualitative analysis? ________
I.Cleaning the data II.Coding
III.Entering and organizing the data IV.Focusing the analysis
V.Getting to know the data VI.Identifying meaningful patterns and themes
VII.Interpreting the data
a. V, IV, II, III, I, VI, VII b. I, III, V, II, IV, VI, VII c. VII, VI, I, III, II, IV, V d. VII, VI, IV, II, V, III, I
____ 34. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about observation as a type of data analysis method?
a. observation does not provide a more reliable measurement of actual behavior than self-reported metrics
 b. observation lets researchers view and test a hypothesis in the real world, making it less hypothetical than other data
collection methods.
c. observational research can include a high degree of researcher bias — the observer is human, and his/her subconscious
opinions or biases can affect the analysis.
d. observation often only tells one part of the story. Observing actions tells a researcher what people choose to do, but it
doesn’t tell why they chose to do it.
____ 35. Which among the following is a strong thesis statement?
a. Research is an essential subject in Senior High School.
b. Corporal punishment is harmful as it only worsens children’s behavior.

c. J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, is a good writer.

d. Pollution and mining in the Philippines should be stopped.
____ 36. Which is the most appropriate thesis statement on the use of educational technology in schools?
a. Educational technology includes computers and other software application to aid classroom learning.
b. What is educational technology?
c. This paper discusses the uses and benefits of educational technology in the classroom.
d. Educational technology is a helpful tool that improves students’ academic performance.
For items number 37-39, refer to this outline:

____ 37. Which is the attention grabber that makes the essay sound interesting?
a. body b. conclusion c. main ideas d. introduction
____ 38. Which includes the evidence and support of the paper in addition to the author’s ideas?
a. body b. conclusion c. main ideas d. introduction
____ 39. Which wraps all the arguments and points of the author?
a. body b. conclusion c. main ideas d. introduction
____ 40. The following are key components of a concept paper for a project, EXCEPT:
a. statement of the problem b. project description c. goals/objectives d. expected outcomes

References for Learners

Other Sources: DepEd Curriculum Guide in English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Prepared by:
Dea Novieann T. Oliveros
Answer Key

1. b 11. c 21. b 31. b

2. a 12. a 22. a 32. d
3. b 13. a 23. c 33. a
4. b 14. c 24. b 34. a
5. b 15. d 25. d 35. b
6. a 16. b 26. a 36. d
7. c 17. d 27. a 37. b
8. d 18. c 28. d 38. a
9. c 19. b 29. b 39. b
10. b 20. d 30. c 40. a