Directions: Choose the letter

of your answer. Write your

answer in ½ lengthwise.
1. Which concept below refers to the
organizing of ideas in a logical and
clear manner to suit the writer’s
purpose?
A. coherence
B. grammatical signals
C. idea development
D. pattern of idea development
2. Apart from using, determiners,
repetition, transitional devices,
which below can be used to achieve
coherence?
A. claim
B. grammatical signals
C. idea development
D. pattern of idea development
3. Which pattern of idea development
discusses the general topic by
elaborating it
using specific details?
A. cause-and-effect
B. claim-counterclaim
C. general-to-particular
D. problem-solution
4. Which pattern of idea
development is used to present an
action that can be taken to address
an identified concern or issue?
A. cause-and-effect
B. claim-counterclaim
C. problem-solution
D. general-to-particular
5. Which pattern of idea development
is based on opinions and emotions
that aim to convince the readers to
do or believe in something?
A. cause-and-effect
B. claim-counterclaim
C. persuasion
D. problem-solution
6. Which pattern of idea
development explains the reasons
and results of something?
A. cause-and-effect
B. claim-counterclaim
C. persuasion
D. problem-solution
7. Which pattern of idea development
commonly uses the grammatical
signals also, for example, in
addition, specifically, and for instance?
A. cause-and-effect
B. claim-counterclaim
C. general-to-particular
D. persuasion
8. Which among the grammatical
signals below is appropriate for
problem-solution pattern of idea
development?
A. one way
B. as a result

C. specifically
D. with these reasons
9. Which among the grammatical
signals below is LEAST appropriate
for cause and effect pattern of idea
development?
A. as a result
B. consequently
C. even though
D. with these reasons
10. Which among the grammatical
signals and expressions below is
appropriate for claim-counterclaim
pattern of idea development?
A. I urge
B. Join now
C. People say
D. With these reasons
11. Which of the following is
NOT a benefit of outlining?
Outlining would______.
A. summarize your ideas
B. organize your ideas
C. present information clearly
D. help achieve sentence variety
12. Which of the following best explains
secondary sources? Secondary sources
present the ________________.

A. commentaries which come from primary sources

B. information which come from secondary sources
C. information which are derived from primary sources
D. analyses of research paper which are taken from
various sources
13. Which of the following
statements is TRUE about primary
source? Primary source is a
_________________.
A. summary of the essay
B. firsthand information
C. concluding information
D. secondhand information
14. Which of the following statements is TRUE
about major topics? Major topics refer to
the_______________.

A. major details which are formed from the major

subtopics
B. phrases/ sentences which are formed from the
subtopics
C. phrases/sentences which are crafted from the major
subtopics
D. major phrases/sentences which are organized from
the thesis statement
15. Which of the following statements
describes a sentence outline? A sentence
outline__________________.
A. states varied information in sentence form
B. presents the primary and secondary sources
C. states the main topic and supporting details
in sentence form
D. presents the thesis statement, major topics,
subtopics, and supporting details in sentence
form
16. What is the first step in writing an
outline?
A. Make and organize a list of your subtopics.
B. Choose your topic and establish your
purpose.
C. Create and organize a list of your major
topics.
D. Provide additional information to support
your subtopics.
17. Which of the following defines a thesis
statement? A thesis statement is a
sentence that_______________________.
A. summarizes an essay
B. gives a conclusion of an essay
C. expresses the main idea of an essay
D. states the relevant information of an essay
18. Which of the following statements does
NOT define an outline?

A. It synthesizes the idea in your essay.

B. It provides an over-all picture of your essay.
C. It shows a hierarchical order of ideas.
D. It is a tool for organizing the write-up.
19. Daniel is very excited for the upcoming
online meeting with his teammates. As a team
leader, he wants to prepare an interesting
activity that could be done through online
platform. Which of the following would he
consider as primary source in searching for
an interesting online activity?
A. biographies B. dissertations
C. interviews D. textbooks
20. You want to write a feature article that
would encourage people to keep the right
attitude and stay hopeful amidst Covid-19
crisis. Which of the following could NOT be
considered as best secondary source for your
article?
A. books
B. diaries
C. journals
D. reports
21. Jen is tasked to write an essay about the
importance of obeying the government’s rules
and regulations of her country. After writing
her thesis statement, what should Jen do in
order to organize her ideas?
A. analyze the given information
B. research on the important information
C. choose the main topics and supporting details
D. outline the major topics, subtopics and
supporting details
22. Hannah is a passionate writer who wants
to expand the content of her outline.
Which of the following should she consider
first?
A. thesis statement of the outline
B. summary of relevant information
C. use of primary and secondary sources
D. outline of the major topics and supporting
details
23. Which of the following should NOT be
done in making an outline?
A. Make and organize a list of your subtopics.
B. Review and refine the contents of your outline.
C. Present the primary and secondary sources
randomly.
D. Provide additional information to support your
subtopics.
24. Teacher Nina has tasked you to create a topic
outline on any subject that interests you. Since
you are fond of online games, you opted to write
about it. Which of the following should NOT be
included in your outline?

A. The Right Response of Parents

B. The History and Its Developers
C. Statistics of Online Game Users
D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Games
25. What refers to a group of
sentences organized to discuss a
topic?

A. clauses C. essay
B. composition D. paragraph
26. Which essential part of a paragraph
elaborates the topic by including
specific details or evidences?
A. concluding sentence
B. supporting sentences
C. topic sentence
D. thesis statement
27. Which essential part of a paragraph
uses a transitional device like thus,
therefore, indeed or finally in restating
the topic of the paragraph?
A. concluding sentence
B. supporting sentences
C. topic sentence
D. thesis statement
28. What principle of paragraph writing
is evident when all sentences in the
paragraph talk about one central idea
or topic?
A. coherence
B. development
C. organization
D. unity
29. What principle of paragraph writing
is applied when a paragraph describes,
elaborates, explains, or supports its
topic sentence, leaving no significant
questions in readers’ minds?
A. coherence B. cohesion
C. development D. unity
30. What pattern of paragraph
development is used to explain a
process on how to do something by
presenting the steps, procedure, or
instructions?
A. Definition B. description
C. narration D. process
31. What pattern of paragraph
development uses series of examples to
support and further explain the topic
sentence?
A. cause and effect
B. comparison/contrast
C. definition
D. exemplification
32. ‘Vlogs are different from blogs.’
Which pattern of paragraph
development best fits given the topic
sentence?
A. cause and effect
B. compare/contrast
C. definition
D. exemplification
33. These are specific ways
writers organize their
writing for a specific
purpose.

A. patterns of development
B. text feature
C. description
34. Which is an example of
a transition word?

A. Lastly C. First
B. Next D. All of the above
Boracay, one of the most famous beaches in the
world, is also popular as a blessed island. You will
be amazed and fascinated when you visit the
place. Its powder-like sand will make you feel like
you are in a paradise island. Seeing its crystal-
clear water, will make you feel blessed and alive.
Many locals and tourists always go back not only
because of the paradise-like view but also to
enjoy life and its blessings.
35. What pattern of paragraph
development is used in the
previous paragraph?
A. cause and effect
B. comparison/contrast
C. description
D. process
36. Choose the pattern of
development that matches the
statement below. A mushroom or
toadstool is the fleshy, spore-bearing
fruiting body of a fungus, typically
produced above ground, on soil, or
on its food source.

a. Description
b. Narration
37. Choose the pattern of development
that matches the statement below. The
main difference between Inquiry and
Research is that the Inquiry is a process
that has the aim of augmenting
knowledge, resolving doubt, or solving a
problem and Research is a formal work
undertaken systematically to increase
the stock of knowledge.

a. Cause and effect b. Narration

38. Choose the pattern of development that
matches the statement below. Nouns are
classified into types, such as collective, proper,
common, abstract, uncountable, countable,
compound, plural and concrete nouns.

a. Cause and effect b. Narration

c. Classification d. Problem-
Solution
39. The historical background
of a certain place
A. explanatory
B. expository
C. narrative
D. persuasive
40. The doctor discussed the
important parts and functions of the
human heart.
A. explanatory
C. narrative
B. factual recount
D. persuasive
41. An article attempting to convince
readers to conduct a rally for a
cause
A. expository
B. factual recount
C. narrative
D. persuasive
42. An essay discussing a theme
from Romeo and Juliet
A. explanation
B. factual recount
C. narrative
D. persuasive
43. The teacher retells her favorite
fairy tale.
A. expository
B. explanatory
C. factual recount
D. narrative
44. An article exposing the possible
causes of COVID 19
A. expository
B. narrative
C. personal recount
D. persuasive
45. How important is the use of appropriate
text type writing a specific text?
A. It helps explain the structure of the
message.
B. It helps entertain the readers with its details.
C. It helps persuade the readers about the
topic.
D. It helps convey the purpose of the text itself.
46. Which is NOT TRUE of a purpose
statement?
A. realistic
B. results-oriented
C. specific
D. varied
47. Reviewing your interests is a
good step to take when you are
_________.
A. analyzing the speaking situation
B. analyzing the audience
C. organizing your speech
D. choosing a topic
48. Which of these could be used in
researching a speech?
A. Database
B. Website
C. Periodicals
D. All of these could be used.