Question 1

Which best explains the purpose for writing a research report?

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to give or share reliable information to others

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to express a personal support about a person, an activity, or a group

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to show that a person (e.g. a student) knows a topic very well

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to convince people to believe an idea or do something

Question 2

In what way is a research report related to campaigns and advocacies?

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Campaigns and advocacies use information or data from research as support for their claims.

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Both are written in a formal and objective language.

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Research reports, campaigns, and advocacies are read by a huge number of people including experts, students, and ordinary citizens.

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Just like a research, campaigns and advocacies are also written by experts.

Question 3

This means that only fair and accurate information is to be included in a research report. What characteristic of research is this?

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objective

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impersonal

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formal

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informative

Question 4

When is a text considered multimodal?

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If it uses different ways of communication.

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If there are words in it.

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If the speaker uses gestures and facial expressions.

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If it has pictures.

Question 5

What multimodal elements are typically present in a live speech performance?

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words and voice

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pictures and words

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words and gestures

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pictures and gestures

Question 6

Which is considered as the first step in composing multimodal outputs?

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Think of a topic for your multimodal output.

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Review or revise your multimodal output.

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Research about your topic.

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Look for multimodal elements that will complement your output (ex. pictures, charts).

Question 7

Which of the following is an assertion?

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Teenagers are really creative.

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From my point of view, the youth of today are becoming more rebellious.

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It is my belief that the teenagers of Marikina are all responsible.

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For me, teenage life is hard.

Question 8

In what way is opinions and assertions similar?

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Statements of opinions and assertions are both based on facts, observations, and personal experiences.

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Statements of opinions and assertions both use words that emphasize like truly, really, very, greatly and others.

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Both opinions and assertions can be proven 100% to be true or correct.

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Both assertions and opinions use signal words like for me, in my view, and I believe.

Question 9

What is considered as the last or final step in formulating opinions and assertions?

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Write what you think, feel, or believe about a topic.

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Use signal words and words that emphasize.

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Think of a topic.

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Write a sentence that supports your opinion/assertion statement.

Question 10

The topic of an argumentative essay is usually ________. Which best completes this sentence?

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controversial issues

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local events

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about science and health

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politics

Question 11

This is a writer’s view about an issue which he/she will explain and defend in the argumentative essay. What do you call this part?

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writer’s opinion

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exposition

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restated position

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thesis

Question 12

Harada is going to write the closing paragraph of his argumentative essay. Which of the activities below will he do?

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give suggestions or advice to his readers

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think of a title that will capture the main idea of his essay

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share his observations or experiences which are connected to the topic

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defend his opinion on an issue

Question 13

What is the main purpose for writing an expository essay?

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to give information to readers

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to criticize something/someone

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to entertain readers

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to convince people to believe or act

Question 14

Which is an example of an expository writing?

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an essay explaining the history of Facebook

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a paragraph arguing about that it is better to use herbal medicine than medicines brought at a drugstore

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a commercial convincing the audience to vote for a politician

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a story of a man lost at sea, trying to find his way home

Question 15

What is considered as the first important step in writing an expository essay?

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Focus on a topic.

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Make a claim.

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Think of a title for the essay.

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Research for arguments.

Question 16

What type of claim is this statement “Global warming is the most pressing problem the world is facing today”?

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Fact

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Policy

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Assertion

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Value

Question 17

Which of the following statements is NOT considered a claim?

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Are left-handed people emotionally strong?

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School should set rules to counter discrimination on students.

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Left-handed people can be better than right-handed people emotionally.

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People who are left-handed are emotionally strong.

Question 18

An impromptu speech involves all except ___________.

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In-depth research

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Off-the-cuff remarks

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Speaking before an audience

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Little time preparation

Question 19

You are giving an impromptu speech about dogs being used as food. How will you emphasize your reasons for disapproving of such practice?

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Cite the health hazards of dog eating like being infected with rabies.

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Tell a story about dog’s loyalty to men.

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Tell the audience to focus on other livestock such as pigs and chicken.

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Enumerate different dog breeds and highlight how cute they are.

Question 20

What feature of an impromptu speech makes it different from other types of public speaking?

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The speaker is given little or no time for preparation about the topic.

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The topic/piece is given ahead to be memorized by the speaker.

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It is filmed for the purpose of editing.

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It is only for politicians and professionals.

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