Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer from the given choices.

I. Observe correct grammar in making definitions

Correct grammar is important in technical writing because____________________.

It is important to know when and why you should include definitions in your writing because__________________.

Which of the following definitions is grammatically correct?

Which among the four definitions of the word K-pop Idol is correct?

Game Plan is a plan for a game. What is wrong with this definition?

Temperature is the average kinetic energy of the scintilla of matter. Why is this definition considered incorrect?

Geology deals with the study of structure, evolution and dynamics of the earth. What is lacking in this sentence definition?

Belly dance is a dance involving the hips and torso. If this circular definition is to be corrected, which among the constructions below is correct?

II. Distinguish technical terms used in research

A fellow researcher wants to check the sources you have used in your study. Where will he find it?

Using without properly acknowledging the original author or source is a serious crime. This is called_________________.

What part of the paper can you find the interpretation, explanations, and implications of the researcher’s findings?

A writing style and format for academic documents such as scholarly journal articles and books. What do you call this?

It includes the step-by-step of how the experiment is done.

True or False: Every academic paper requires an abstract.

____________ is a careful and detailed study of a specific problem, concern, or issue employing the scientific method.

III. Give Expanded Definition of Words

An expanded definition starts with a/an ___________________.

Which of the following in not a technique in constructing expanded definition?

Kendo is a traditional Japanese style of fencing. It is derived from the Japanese words ken meaning “sword” and do meaning “way”. It uses two-handed wooden sword and it’s methods were derived from the ancient samurai or “warrior class”. What techniques were used to expand the definition?

Tundra ecosystems are regions covered with snow for much of the year. These regions are found in the Arctic and on top of Mountains. The climate here is cold and windy and the rainfall is scant. The techniques in expanded definition that were used are___________________.

A technique of defining by giving the origin of the term being defined is called______________.

Hyperopia (farsightedness) is a common vision condition in which a person can see distant objects clearly but has difficulty seeing nearby objects. Far sightedness occurs when the eyeball is shorter than the normal or the cornea is curved too little. People with farsightedness experience seeing objects nearby appearing blurry, headache after a prolonged reading or writing, eyestrain or inability to perceive depth effectively. What technique is used in this expanded definition?

Knitting is a method by which yarn is manipulated to create a textile or fabric. It is used to create many types of garments. This method is done by using long needles to interlink or knot a series of loops made by one continuous thread. The two basic types of knits are the weft of filling knits and the warp knits. The techniques used to expand the definition are________________.

Kickboxing is a combat sports based on kicking and punching. It originated in Japan in the 1960s as a Japanese hybrid martial arts and gained practitioners in America during the next ten years. Kickboxing styles include Muay Thai, Sanshou, Shoot boxing, Yaw-Yan and Full Contact Karate. The combat takes place in a boxing ring with gloves, mouth-guards, shorts and bare feet to favor the use of the kicks. Kickboxing is practiced for self-defense, general fitness and competition. How many techniques in expanded definition was used?

IV. Give technical and operational definitions

Which statement is not involved in an operational definition?

Construction of technical and operational definition needs the skill in _____________ to avoid plagiarism.

True or False. Using many jargons will make you research paper credible and appealing to readers.

Which among this following definitions is an operational definition?

Mobile Legends is a mobile game that is better than Call of Duty.

Which of the following technical definitions is not a technical definition?

To avoid plagiarism when constructing technical definitions in research, ______________should be included.

Constructing technical and operational definitions requires the writer’s__________________ to make the definition clear and concise.

V. Compose a research report on a relevant social issue

Which of these websites can be considered as a credible source?

To organize your thoughts for a research paper, what is the necessary thing to do?

What is NOT a part of the first step in doing a research?

What is an important criterion in choosing a topic for your research?

If you mention the idea of another person/writer in your research, what do you need to do?

This kind of research uses interviews.

The second step in writing a research paper is___________________.

The last step in a survey research is______________________.