
Final Examination in GEC 4
Quiz by Janine
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Which is NOT TRUE about using presentation software?
When relaying information about disaster preparedness, which of the following is the best platform to use?
Which is NOT TRUE about informative communication?
What is unclear in the public advisory below?
“The Business One-Stop-Shop located at Basement 2 on the Town Plaza will be open on January 19 & 20, 2022 to process business permit application (new and renewal).”
How do you disseminate information effectively?
I. Define the communication context
II. Choose the appropriate kind of language to be used
III. Write a clear and concise message including the WHs
IV. Avoid jargon or technical language that may be unfamiliar to readers
Lorraine has posted information on Facebook,
“The Isabela State University needs student volunteers to help in packing relief goods for the typhoon victims in Isabela. If you would like to give donations, you are welcome to do so.”
Based on the information being posted by Lorraine, does it convey complete details?
“Women are good administrators” is an example of?
Which is NOT TRUE in engaging in debate?
Which is NOT TRUE about critical thinkers?
What kind of reasoning is used below:
Premise: Teenage Pregnancy is the leading cause of poverty in the Philippines.
Conclusion: Therefore, the government should educate the youths on the detrimental effects of teenage pregnancy.
What type of persuasive speech is used in the topic below:
Abortion should be legalized in the Philippines.
Which is NOT TRUE about minutes of the meeting?
Which is NOT TRUE in the following sentence?
Which is NOT an example of professional writing?
What does the memorandum below convey?
I. The language seems to show an aggressive tone.
II. The style indicates “shouting” at the receiver.
III. The message focus on what has not been accomplished.
IV. The format and tone suggest emphasis on correct choice of words.

Riza was tasked to record all the proceedings of their meeting. Which is the best way for Riza to do her task?
I. Riza may use a recording tape to avoid incomplete details of the proceeding.
II. Riza should indicate the time, date, venue, and attendees of the meeting.
III. Riza should note the points of disagreement as well as the consensus of the meeting.
IV. Riza should avoid including her thoughts and reactions.
Lean was assigned by her immediate supervisor to write and send an email to the other company, what are the things she must always consider?
I. Lean must identify the receivers/recipients/addressees and their position/s.
II. Lean must give a formal yet warm greeting.
III. Lean may end the email with a thank you and her complete name and department.
IV. Lean must review the message before sending it.
Which is the best way for a sender to end the letter?
What part of the letter below needs revision to make it sound formal and polite?

The article below is intended for homogeneous audience and it contains a jargon, “cardiomyopathy”. What do we mean by the word “cardiomyopathy” in the article below:
For many years, researchers have studied the phenomena of the broken heart syndrome, or stress cardiomyopathy. This occurs when a highly stressful event, such as the death of the spouse, results in a person feeling like they’re having a heart attack. The symptoms include the same ones that occur when having a heart attack: shortness of breath and chest pain.
When an emotional event happens, researchers suspect a surge of stress hormones are released which cause this feeling of having a heart attack.
In professional writing, one must always write positive word/s. Which of the following sentence contains positive tone?
When writing an informative essay, what is the most important part of the introduction?
What part of a reflective essay shows either directly or indirectly the overall focus of the essay?
Which best describes a reflective essay?
What part of Research Report is shown below?

Which is NOT an example of academic paper?
Which is NOT TRUE in citing sources in writing a research?
In the American Psychological Association (APA) format, how do you write the name of the author in the reference list?
Which is NOT TRUE in American Psychological Association (APA) Format?
Which is TRUE about plagiarism?
What is the difference between a process essay and an essay of comparison?
You want to write an essay about how a printer works. What essay should you write?
Lita is writing an essay about the different variants of COVID-19. Which essay will she likely use?
When should you write an abstract of your research report or paper?
What kind of literature will you include in your research?
I. Relevant
II. Selective
III. Appropriate reading
IV. Random websites
In interpreting a data, you can use “As can be seen in the diagram…” to ____.
When there are two authors in an in-text citation, which narrative citation should be used?
If you want to include the two authors at the end of the statement, which parenthetical citation should be done?
If the author is missing in the reference, you can alter it to the ____ for the parenthetical situation.
What is the difference between in-text citing a direct quote to paraphrasing a quote?
You are to cite the website below in APA. How will you enter the information in the reference list?
Author: Cecilia Snyder
Date: June 29, 2022
Title: Diet and Mental Health: Can What You Eat Affect How You Feel? Website: Healthine
Link: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/diet-and-mental-health-can-what-you-eat-affect-how-you-feel
What is the difference in citing an article in a website and a book for your entry in the reference list (APA)?
In citing a journal article for your reference list, which information should be italicized?
In citing a book for your reference list, which information should be italicized?
If the DOI (example: https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000182) of a journal article is available, where will you place it in a reference list entry?
If there are multiple works from the same author in the same year, what will you do?
What is the proper way in parenthetical citing the secondary source?
Why is it important to paraphrase a quote instead of direct quoting in a citation?
When should you use et al. in an in-text citation?
Which of the following shows the correct usage of et al.?
You want to write a resume that will highlight your working experiences from the first job you had to your recent job. Which resume should you use?
If you are a fresh graduate and you want to apply for a job, which resume is ideal?
You can use this compilation when you want to showcase samples of the works you have done related to your profession.
What should you do to prepare for a job interview?
What information should NOT be requested in an application form?
Which of the following questions asked at an interview is designed to reveal integrity/honesty/trustworthiness?
Work-life balance schemes in the workplace have been ___ by employees and increase morale and ___ at work.
The new CEO pledged to deal with the company’s environmental issues. What does “pledged” mean?
What is the difference in salutation “Dear Karen:” and “Dear Karen,”?
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