Reading & Writing Flashcards
____1. What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?
A. tell a story
B. inform or explain a subject to the reader
C. talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects
D. use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery
and specific details
____2. What function does an opening statement or hook do in an essay?
A. engages the reader
B. can be a short story about a new age Cinderella
C. engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects
D. introduces what you are going to prove for the rest of the essay
____3. Which statement defines a thesis statement?
A. the evidence used to back up claims
B. a statement of the main claims of the essay
C. the judgement that appears at the end of an essay
D. a device used to pull readers into your essay
____4. Which two things should a conclusion paragraph include?
A. a final point of comparison and a salutation
B. a new idea and a concluding statement
C. a summary of the main points and a final opinion
D. the most important piece of evidence and a restatement of the thesis
____5. What should be the last sentence in the introduction paragraph?
A. thesis statement
B. topic sentence
C. closing sentence
D. transition sentence
____6. Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a comparison?
A. While
B. Similarly
C. In contrast
D. On the other hand
____7. Which of the following words or phrases could be used when contrasting?
A. Similarly
B. Nonetheless
C. In conclusion
D. On the other hand
____8. What is the difference between subject by subject and point by point method
of development?
A. The thesis statement
B. The opening statement
C. The object being discussed
D. The way in arranging the ideas
____9. Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis 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. Also, teens would be able to sleep in longer and feel more rested for the start
of the day.
C. Furthermore, it will be easier to eat a healthy breakfast if there is more time
to do so.
D. Most importantly, a later start time would be easier for parents and students
to plan around.
____10. Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis 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
____11. The first passage focuses more on the rain, whereas the second passage (a
firsthand account) focuses on…
A. the wind
B. the water
C. the destruction
D. both a and c
____12. Which sentence from the article best shows a comparison and contrast?
A. When you get a shallow cut or scrape, the cells around the perimeter of the
wound literally “divide and conquer.”
B. First, they split off from adjacent cells and begin to divide and multiply,
while the epidermal cells now left along the outer edge of the wound do the
same.
C. As the cells multiply, they begin to travel across the wound, converging with
other cells.
D. For most small wounds, after several days a bridge of new skin cells will
have formed over the wound; however, this process may take slightly longer
for broader wounds
____13. What do the two passages have in common?
A. They both think Muhammed Ali was one of the greatest boxers of all time.
B. They are both works of fiction.
C. They both describe Muhammed Ali’s life.
D. They are both about a boxing championship between Eric and Muhammed
Ali.
____14. How is the occipital lobe different from the frontal lobe?
A. One is very big, the other is very small.
B. One is at the front of the brain, the other is at the back.
C. One is used while awake, the other is used while asleep.
D. One works in the morning, the other works in the evening.
____15. How is life on the farm likely the most different from Angie’s urban life at
home?
A. Angie likely never spends time with her aunt and uncle at home.
B. Angie likely never gets up at 6 a.m. at home.
C. Angie likely does not have chickens at home.
D. Angie likely does not have to do chores at home.
t Us Assess
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. B
15. A
- Which part of a paragraph introduces the readers to the purpose of the text?
a. middle c. beginning
b. conclusion d. topic sentence - Which of the following is not a technique in text organization?
a. arrangement c. signal words
b. text structure d. physical format - Which of the cohesion and coherence techniques refers to words that connect readers to
the original word that they replace.
a. transition c. pronoun
b. repetition d. parallel structure - Which of the following best describes a well-written text?
a. It refers to the writer’s knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar.
b. It constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas.
c. It is built around effective paragraphing, coherence and established conventions.
d. It involves the properties that show the interplay of both the physical aspects of
organization and deeper textual aspects. - What type of transition word is used in the sentence below?
Ben refused to submit his credentials. As a result, he was sanctioned by the school.
a. contrast c. causation
b. example d. comparison - Which of the sentences below uses correct punctuation?
a. She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.
b. She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her.
c. She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.
d. She said she loved the book: so, I gave it to her. - Which of the statements below uses a formal language?
a. He’s gonna be angry.
b. We hafta leave now.
c. Hey buddy! Wanna go to the dance?
d. We cordially invite you to attend the wedding ceremony. - What punctuation mark is lacking in the statement below?
The weak tottery patient fell in his hospital room.
a. comma c. apostrophe
b. semicolon d. quotation marks - Which one of the following sentences observes correct capitalization?
a. The notice was already forwarded to lisa.
b. His limousine was sold at a cheaper price.
c. The Judges’ decision was final and irrevocable.
d. The Malaysian student made an outstanding performance. - Which property of well-written text is applied in the text below?
During the early twentieth century, in addition to industrialization, urban growth, and
technological development, Australian society was experiencing a transformation of the
domestic ideal.
a. organization c. writing mechanics
b. paragraphing d. coherence and cohesion - Which coherence and cohesion technique is applied in the statement below?
If you think you can do it, you can do it.
a. transition c. use of pronoun
b. repetition d. parallel structure - What transitional word is appropriate to connect the statements below?
The characters in Movie A face a moral dilemma. ______, the characters in Movie B
face a similar problem.
a. for instance c. in spite of
b.nevertheless d. in the same way - Which coherence and cohesion technique is applied in the statement below?
President Rodrigo Duterte was the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines.
He is also the former Mayor of Davao City for a long time.
a. transition c. use of pronoun
b. repetition d. parallel structure - Which of the sentences below uses correct punctuation?
a. You asked forgiveness, he granted it to you.
b. You asked forgiveness; he granted it to you.
c . You asked: forgiveness. He granted it to you.
d. You asked forgiveness he granted it to you. - Which property of well-written text is best employed in the text below?
a. organization c. writing mechanics
b. paragraphing d. coherence and cohesion
C 1.
A 2.
C. 3
C 4.
C 5.
A 6.
D 7.
8. A
D 9.
C 10.
B 11.
D 12.
C 13.
B 14.
D 15.
- It is the writer’s point or position regarding the chosen topic or the central
argument and the thesis statement of the text.
a. claim C. explanations
b. details D. statements - It is a sentence that summarizes the most important thing that the writer
wants to say as a result of his/her thinking, reading, or writing.
a. argument C. idea
b. claim D. proof - The claim is what the writer tries to prove in the text by providing details,
explanations, and other types of evidence. As such, it is usually found in the
_______ of the text.
a. Body C. Conclusion
b. Introduction D. All of the above - The type of claim which states a quantifiable assertion, or a measurable topic.
This answers the ―what‖ question.
a. Claim of Fact C. Claim of Policy
b. Claim of Value D. Claim of Cause and Effect - This claim is a judgment made based on morals, standards, and norms.
a. Claim of Fact C. Claim of Policy
b. Claim of Value D. Claim of Cause and Effect - It is specific and measurable action that needs to be done in order to address
issues or concerns presented in an argument or proposition.
a. Claim of Fact C. Claim of Policy
b. Claim of Value D. Claim of Cause and Effect - This refers to an opinion that is based on personal experience and values that
should be supported with evidence.
a. opinion C. persuasion
b. argument D. debatable claim - It refers to details, facts, reasons, statistics, expert research, and personal
experience that directly relate to and support a debatable claim.
a. argument C. opinion
b. evidence D. credible sources - This refers to cited and properly attributed websites, reports, and articles
developed by experts.
a. argument C. opinion
b. evidence D. credible sources - This critical reading means that you are able to distinguish the information
that is clearly stated.
a. implicit C. assertion
b. explicit D. logical - These are ideas that are suggested to help make inferences about what you
read.
a. implicit C. assertion
b. explicit D. logical - The information is not stated outright in the text which needs to use the clues.
a. implicit C. assertion
b. explicit D. logical
For 13-15 questions, determine how the following claims are written. The choices
are:
a. implicit b. explicit c. assertion d. logical - The sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal purposes, such as an
anesthetic and sedative. - National strength can only be built on character.
- As a rule, in the General Community Quarantine during the COVID-19
pandemic, we need to present the Food and Medicine Pass when we go to the
grocery stores, pharmacies, and banks according to our scheduled days.
A 1.
B 2.
A 3.
A 4.
B 5.
C 6.
D 7.
B 8.
D 9.
B 10.
Claim of policy - “ should
“ ought to”
“must”
Claim of value - Abt moral,
philosophical
aesthetic topics
Claim of facts - “Answers WHAT
questions
EXPLICIT - “I will meet you at 5:00
pm”
IMPLICIT - “ I will meet you”
