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This is a past paper from San Mariano National High School in the Philippines, covering various topics in writing, such as narration, definition, description, exemplification, comparison, and contrast. The paper includes questions and multiple choice options, likely for a third-quarter exam.

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![](media/image2.png)Republic of the Philippines Department of Education MIMAROPA Region SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO SAN MARIANO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL San Mariano, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro *Directions:* *Read the following questions carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow. Cho...

![](media/image2.png)Republic of the Philippines Department of Education MIMAROPA Region SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO SAN MARIANO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL San Mariano, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro *Directions:* *Read the following questions carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer* 1\. What is the most basic pattern of development that is use to tell a story? A. Narration B. Definition C. Description D. Exemplification 2\. Which among the patterns explain not just something means or is, but also what is something does or used for? A. Narration B. Definition C. Description D. Exemplification 3\. What is the pattern that focuses on either a problem or solution in a particular situation? A. Problem-Solution B. Definition C. Description D. Persuasion 4\. What is the pattern of development which goes into details about a specific object, person, or location, in order to set its appearance? A. Problem-Solution B. Definition C. Description D. Persuasion 5\. Which among the patterns provide examples and illustrations to further clarify the concept? A. Narration B. Definition C. Description D.Exemplification 6\. What is the pattern that organizes the ideas based on how events, places, people, things and concepts are similar to or different from one another? A. Comparison and Contrast B. Definition C. Description D.Narration 7.. What is the main purpose of narration? A\) To entertain readers with profitable experiences B\) To reveal the truth about life C\) To describe detailed events D\) To chronologically tell a story and create coherence 8\. What are the suggestions for narrating a story? B\) Use indirect language, disregard the setting and characters, and focus only on the plot C\) Change the setting frequently, use vague language, and include lengthy descriptions 9.What is the function of the conflict in a narrative? A\) To provide background information about the story B\) To introduce new characters C\) To explin the setting of the story D\) To elevate the reader\'s emotion and to show a problem that needs to be resolved 10\. What are the elements of a narrative? A\) Introduction, body, conclusion B\) Conflict, resolution, climax C\) Description, dialogue, action D\) Setting, character, plot, conflict, and them 11.Which statement demonstrate classification? B) Common symptoms of COVID-19 are dry cough, tiredness, and fever. D) By staying at home, we can do our share in minimizing the cases of COVID-19. 12.Which activity involve grouping similar task together? A) Joining community projects like Brigada Eskwela or tree planting. B) Staying at home to minimize COVID-19 cases. C) Doing household chores like washing dishes or organizing the house. D) Experiencing symptoms of dry cough, tiredness, and fever due to COVID-19. *13. which statement is NOT related to classification ?* A) Staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. B) Symptoms of dry cough, tiredness, and fever in COVID-19. C) Different professions like doctors and teachers being civic workers. D) Household chores like organizing the house. 14\. What is the primary purpose of exemplification in writing? A) To present counterarguments against the main idea B) To provide concrete examples that support a main idea or thesis C) To introduce new concepts unrelated to the main topic D) To summarize the main points in a concise manner 15. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of example in the given text? A) Examples that illustrate B) Examples that tell a story C) Examples that explain D) Examples that provide counterarguments 16. What should effective examples in writing do? A) Enhance the writing by adding vitality and intensity B) Summarize the key points in a concise manner C) Contradict the main idea to promote critical thinking D) Introduce new and unrelated concepts for variety 17.Which of the following is an example of an \'example that explains\' according to the text? Choices A) A Filipino girl can cook daily meals. D) Bread and cereals are examples of food enriched with B-vitamins and iron. *18.* What is the purpose of using examples in the structure of an essay? A) To provide vivid and concrete support for the main idea or thesis B) To present counterarguments against the main idea C) To summarize the key points in a concise manner D) To introduce new topics unrelated to the main idea *19.* What is cohesion in paragraph writing? *20.*What is the primary purpose of compare and contrast essay? A) To analyze two subjects by comparing or contrasting them B) To highlight the subtle differences between two very similar subjects C) To demonstrate the writer\'s knowledge of the subjects being compared D) To state the obvious similarities and differences between two subjects 21\. Which of the following would be the best subjects to compare in a compare-and-contrast essay? A) Two types of apples B) An apple and an orange C) Two types of oranges D) All of the above 22\. Why would a writer choose to compare two subjects that seem unrelated at first? A) To make the essay more interesting for the reader B) To highlight the obvious similarities between the two subjects C) To show off their writing skills D) To demonstrate their deep knowledge of both subjects 23\. Which of the following would be the best example of a comparison between two subjects? A) Comparing the nutritional content of apples and oranges B) Comparing the price of apples and the price of oranges at the grocery store C) Comparing the color of Red Delicious apples and Gala apples D) Comparing the sweetness of Red Delicious apples and the tartness of Granny Smith apples 24\. What is the primary benefit of conducting a comparison or contrast in writing? A) To state the obvious similarities and differences between two subjects B) To highlight the subtle differences or unexpected similarities between two subjects C) To demonstrate the writer\'s extensive knowledge on the topic D) To increase the audience\'s understanding of the category or type of subjects being compared 25\. How can compare-and-contrast essays be organized? A) By summarizing each subject first, then providing a conclusion B) By discussing individual points related to each subject C) By avoiding any direct comparisons to maintain objectivity D) By including personal anecdotes about the writer\'s experiences *26.* What is the purpose of a cause-and-effect essay? A. To confuse readers with complex relationships B. To determine how various phenomena relate in terms of origins and results C. To avoid discussing origins and results D. To list random events 27\. How can a cause-and-effect essay be organized? A. Start with the conclusion and then discuss the introduction B. Start with the effect and then talk about the causes C. Start with the cause and then talk about the effects D. Randomly arrange causes and effects throughout the essay 28\. In a cause-and-effect essay, what should be included to explain complex relationships? A. Personal opinions B. Scientific studies C. Biased anecdotes D. Unrelated facts 29\. When discussing childhood obesity in a cause-and-effect essay, what can be a starting point? A. Discussing unrelated health issues B. Talking about the effect first and then causes C. Ignoring the causes completely D. Focusing only on genetic factors 30\. What is the primary function of the thesis in a cause-and-effect essay? A. To confuse the readers B. To list random events D. To avoid discussing origins and results 31\. What does the problem-solution pattern in the content usually include? A. Only the what of the problem B. Major effects of the problem C. Steps in implementing the solution D. None of the above 32\.. How can a problem-solution map help in better comprehending a text following a problem-solution pattern? A. By providing a summary of the text B. By organizing ideas into problems and solutions C. By identifying signal words D. By listing major effects of the problem 33\. Which of the following is NOT listed as a signal word for problem-solution in the content? A. But B. Nonetheless C. The problem D. One reason for 34\. What is the main intention of the persuasion pattern of development? A. To use fictional facts B. To entertain the reader C. To inform the reader D. To convince the reader to agree with the author about an issue through use of facts 35\.. Which of the following can be classified as persuasion? A. News articles B. Editorials C. Biographies D. Poetry 36\.. In the persuasion pattern of development, what does the pattern present? A. Only the issue B. The issue, the position, and the supporting evidence C. Only the supporting evidence D. The conclusion 37\. What is the purpose of using signal words in persuasion? A. To confuse the reader B. To make the text longer C. To help in identifying persuasion D. To hide the author\'s opinion 38\. What is the role of editorials in persuasion? A. To provide entertainment B. To inform about current events C. To convince the reader to agree with the author\'s opinion D. To list facts without interpretation 39\. Which of the following is NOT a signal word for emphasizing a point? A. Again B. Indeed C. Never D. Truly 40\.. Which signal word is commonly used for concluding or summarizing a point? A. admittedly B. obviously C. to be sure D. in conclusion 41\. What is the signal word that indicates persuasion in the given sentence? \'Social networking sites are everywhere now. Obviously, they have taken over almost every sphere of life.\' A. Obviously B. Everywhere C. Taken over D. Advantages 42\. Which approach is better to use when delivering a potentially negative message? A.Sexist language B. Appreciative language C. Constructive language D. Nonsexist language 43\. What should be done to avoid demeaning or stereotyping men or women in writing? A. Use nonsexist language B. Use plurals for singular nouns C. Use sexist language D. Use gender-specific language 44\. What does clear and concise language entail? A.Using complex and highfalutin language B.Using wordiness and redundancies C.Using a minimal amount of effective words D.Using striking and distinctive words 45\. What is the purpose of clear and concise language? A.To avoid redundancies and clichés B.To sound highfalutin and sophisticated C.To use common words in everyday life D.To make one\'s point direct and simple 46\. What is organization? A. Organization is unnecessary in writing because it restricts creativity. B. Organization refers to the physical arrangement of paragraphs in a text. C. Organization is a skill that only experienced writers possess. D.Organization is a property of a well-written text that is achieved when ideas are logically and accurately arranged. 47\. Why is organization important in writing? A. Organization is not important as long as the writer has a good vocabulary. C. Organization is important to impress the readers with complex sentence structures. D. Organization is only important for formal writing but not for creative writing. 48\. How can organization be achieved in a written text? B. Organization is an inherent ability and cannot be learned or improved. C. Organization can be achieved by using as many fancy or technical words as possible. D. Organization can be achieved by copying the structure of an existing text. 49\. What are some techniques and grammatical devices used in communication? A. Emotional expression B. Use of rhetorical questions C. Inclusion of complex vocabulary D. Formation of text logically and accurately 50\. Which property of a well-written text is mentioned in the given context? A. Visual appeal B. Simplicity C. Elaboration D. Organization GOODLUCK Please put plus 5 points if you joined the MASS DANCE or GLEE CLUB

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