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This document contains a series of questions and answers related to writing skills. It covers topics like paragraph patterns, punctuation, and claims, providing practice exercises.

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First Quarter Pattern of Paragraph Development Properties of a Well- Written Text Explicit and Implicit Claims 1. If you wanted to write a paragraph about how you and your siblings have enjoyed during summer, which method of organizing ideas should you use? A.classification...

First Quarter Pattern of Paragraph Development Properties of a Well- Written Text Explicit and Implicit Claims 1. If you wanted to write a paragraph about how you and your siblings have enjoyed during summer, which method of organizing ideas should you use? A.classification B. definition C. exemplification D. narration 1. If you wanted to write a paragraph about how you and your siblings have enjoyed during summer, which method of organizing ideas should you use? A.classification B. definition C. exemplification D. narration 2. What paragraph pattern is used in this statement? “Real learning is the ability to adapt what you know and know-how to do and adapt it under an ever-changing variety of circumstances.” A.classification B. definition C. exemplification D. narration 2. What paragraph pattern is used in this statement? “Real learning is the ability to adapt what you know and know-how to do and adapt it under an ever-changing variety of circumstances.” A.classification B. definition C. exemplification D. narration 3. Which paragraph pattern is used in this statement? “Social media such as Facebook and Instagram have been my past time during quarantine.” A.Definition B. Description C. exemplification D. narration 3. Which paragraph pattern is used in this statement? “Social media such as Facebook and Instagram have been my past time during quarantine.” A.Definition B. Description C. exemplification D. narration 4. In this paragraph pattern, the writer uses transition words that depict sequence in events. A. Definition B. Description C. exemplification D. narration 4. In this paragraph pattern, the writer uses transition words that depict sequence in events. A. Definition B. Description C. exemplification D. narration 5. Which of the following is the main point of this paragraph? “I will be looking after my uncle’s dog this week. He has gone abroad on a holiday and cannot take it with him. I will feed it and take it for walks every day. I'm really looking forward to it.” A.enjoying dogs B.going on a holiday C. looking after an uncle’s dog 5. Which of the following is the main point of this paragraph? “I will be looking after my uncle’s dog this week. He has gone abroad on a holiday and cannot take it with him. I will feed it and take it for walks every day. I'm really looking forward to it.” A. enjoying dogs B. going on a holiday C. looking after an uncle’s dog D. taking a holiday with the dog and uncle 6. Which of the following is the topic sentence of this paragraph? “I hate being alone in the house! It's so boring. I can’t find any interesting thing to do. I wish my mom or my dad could just take me out from the house instead.” A. It's so boring. B. I hate being alone in the house! C. I can’t find any interesting thing to do. D. I wish my mom or my dad could just take me out from the house instead. 6. Which of the following is the topic sentence of this paragraph? “I hate being alone in the house! It's so boring. I can’t find any interesting thing to do. I wish my mom or my dad could just take me out from the house instead.” A. It's so boring. B. I hate being alone in the house! C. I can’t find any interesting thing to do. D. I wish my mom or my dad could just take me out from the house instead. 7. What property of a well- written text involves spelling, spacing, punctuation marks, indentation, abbreviation, and capitalization? A. Coherence and cohesion B. Language use C. Mechanics 7. What property of a well- written text involves spelling, spacing, punctuation marks, indentation, abbreviation, and capitalization? A. Coherence and cohesion B. Language use C. Mechanics 8. Which of the following is not a property of a well- written text? A. coherence and cohesion B. organization C. pronunciation D. writing mechanics 8. Which of the following is not a property of a well- written text? A. coherence and cohesion B. organization C. pronunciation D. writing mechanics should be used to complete the sentence below? “What a beautiful surprise___” A. dash B. exclamation point C. period D. question should be used to complete the sentence below? “What a beautiful surprise___” A. dash B. exclamation point C. period D. question 10. Which part of a paragraph introduces the readers to the purpose of the text? A. beginning B. conclusion C. middle D. topic sentence 10. Which part of a paragraph introduces the readers to the purpose of the text? A. beginning B. conclusion C. middle D. topic sentence 11. 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. causation B. comparison C. contrast D. example 11. 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. causation B. comparison C. contrast D. example 12. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. coherence and cohesion C. paragraphing B. organization D. writing 13. 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. coherence and cohesion C. paragraphing B. organization D. writing 14. Which of the cohesion and coherence techniques refers to words that connect readers to the original word that they replace? A. ellipses B. pronoun C. repetition D. transition 14. Which of the cohesion and coherence techniques refers to words that connect readers to the original word that they replace? A. ellipses B. pronoun C. repetition D. transition 15. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 17. 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. 18. The following are the characteristics of a good Claim except for ONE. A. It should be logical. B. It should be argumentative. C. It should be interesting. D. It should be information laden. 18. The following are the characteristics of a good Claim except for ONE. A. It should be logical. B. It should be argumentative. C. It should be interesting. D. It should be information laden. 19. It is okay to write claims but there should be _____. A. a valid basis of information presented B. issues presented are not debatable C. contains information which are non- essentials D. main topic is just presumed by the writer 19. It is okay to write claims but there should be _____. A. a valid basis of information presented B. issues presented are not debatable C. contains information which are non- essentials D. main topic is just presumed by the writer 20. Which of the following statements is true about critical reading and thinking? A. These two skills are ordinary in reading. B. Judgement maybe done right after reading. C. Reading is just getting information without further analyzing it. D. Thinking is an extension of critical reading and being able to process what you are learning. 20. Which of the following statements is true about critical reading and thinking? A. These two skills are ordinary in reading. B. Judgement maybe done right after reading. C. Reading is just getting information without further analyzing it. D. Thinking is an extension of critical reading and being able to process what you are learning. 21. Statements presented in claims of value must be _____. A. a statement that is based on morality B. a solution to a problem presented C. a statement that is actually true but haven’t tested D. attempt to explain how problems, situations, issues ought to be valued 21. Statements presented in claims of value must be _____. A. a statement that is based on morality B. a solution to a problem presented C. a statement that is actually true but haven’t tested D. attempt to explain how problems, situations, issues ought to be valued 22. Identify among the choices which is a claim of policy. A. She is lucky. B. Most of them are old. C. Virtues are expected. D. Students should be allowed to wear what they want in school. 22. Identify among the choices which is a claim of policy. A. She is lucky. B. Most of them are old. C. Virtues are expected. D. Students should be allowed to wear what they want in school. 23. All of the following claims are strong except ____________. A. Should school limit schoolwork? B. Schools dress codes are beneficial. C. Schools should have stricter dress codes. D. Schools should limit the homework given to students in Senior High School. 23. All of the following claims are strong except ____________. A. Should school limit schoolwork? B. Schools dress codes are beneficial. C. Schools should have stricter dress codes. D. Schools should limit the homework given to students in Senior High School. 24. What is the central argument of the text? A. assertion B. claim C. fact D. opinion 24. What is the central argument of the text? A. assertion B. claim C. fact D. opinion 25. The key words “should” and “ought” can be found in what type of claim? A. fact B. policy C. value D. all of the above 25. The key words “should” and “ought” can be found in what type of claim? A. fact B. policy C. value D. all of the above 26. Which is NOT a characteristic of a good claim? A. broad B. debatable C. focused D. logical 26. Which is NOT a characteristic of a good claim? A. broad B. debatable C. focused D. logical 27. Claim of value usually uses the following words that manifest judgement rather than fact EXCEPT A. better B. good C. must D. well 27. Claim of value usually uses the following words that manifest judgement rather than fact EXCEPT A. better B. good C. must D. well 28. Jessica is happy because he gets good grades. Which question from the list below is explicit? A. Who is Jessica? B. Where is Jessica? C. What did Jessica feel after seeing his grades? D. What did Jessica do to be able to get a good grade? 28. Jessica is happy because he gets good grades. Which question from the list below is explicit? A. Who is Jessica? B. Where is Jessica? C. What did Jessica feel after seeing his grades? D. What did Jessica do to be able to get a good grade? 29. Which of the following statements is an example of a claim? A. Ruiz believes that change has come. B. Filipinos need to exercise their right to vote. C. Annie thinks that we should have a universal health care. D. All of the above 29. Which of the following statements is an example of a claim? A. Ruiz believes that change has come. B. Filipinos need to exercise their right to vote. C. Annie thinks that we should have a universal health care. D. All of the above 30. All characteristics are true about claim of fact EXCEPT A. Argues about the definition of something. B. Argues for or against a solution or policy. C. Argues whether something is a settled fact. D. Something that can be proven or disproven with facts. 30. All characteristics are true about claim of fact EXCEPT A. Argues about the definition of something. B. Argues for or against a solution or policy. C. Argues whether something is a settled fact. D. Something that can be proven or disproven with facts. 31. Alcoholism is a genetic disorder. 32. Criminal liability age must be lowered from 15 to 9 years of age. 33. Extra- judicial killing is morally unacceptable. 34. National strength can only be built on character. countries gain their independence. 36. Climate change has already become an issue in the country. 37. Social networks are the most distracting website on the 38. Baguio City will experience colder weather for the next few years. 39. Mandatory jail terms should be imposed for drunk driving violations. 40. We must preserve with every ounce of our national vigor to

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