Posttest 2: Properties of a Well-written Text

Coherence and cohesion are two different characteristics of a well-written text.

Transitional words are needed to show coherence.

Appropriateness of language use in developing a written discourse is an important characteristic of a well-written text.

Using contractions in writing a paragraph is a part of mechanics of language.

Organization is achieved when these ideas are logically and accurate arranged.

For items 6-10. Identify the kind of property of a well-written text is shown in each excerpt.

Eiffel Tower is divided into three sections. The lowest section of the tower contains the entrance, a gift shop and a restaurant. The middle section of the tower consists of stairs and elevators that lead to the top. The top section of the tower includes an observation deck with a spectacular view of Paris.

Last year, late October and November, the country was bombarded with consecutive typhoons. As a result, there were a lot of properties which were destroyed and some families lost their loved ones.

The researchers provided the bad results to the company. The researchers provided the negative results to the company.

During the consecutive blasts of typhoons last year, the most affected areas in the National Capital Region and nearby municipalities declared a one-month suspension of classes, which paved way for the distribution of relief goods and other help to the affected families.

The display of this automatic washing machine changes whenever you change the mode of washing. This small screen shows the number of the mode and the time it will consume as well as the volume of water to be used.

For items 11-15: Write Yes or No.

A Good Summer Job

Some people would describe a good summer job as one that takes little effort and pays well. Others would say that the best place to work in the summer is the city. Still other would maintain that a good summer job prepares a person for a career. Among the best summer jobs, however, are that offer advantages in both the present and the future by training a person to work hard and to face all kinds of people. Working as a waiter or waitress is one such job. Waiting on tables can teach a person the valuable skills of working efficiently and of relating to other people.

A good waiter or waitress can learn an even more valuable skill – the ability to relate to people – through serving all kinds of customers in all kinds of situations. A certain behavior must be mastered if a waiter or waitress is to please customers and make good tips: confidence with strangers, politeness, friendliness, helpfulness patience and calmness at all times.

Waiting on tables is an experience a person should not miss because it teaches the efficient use of time and energy and the skill of coping with diverse people.

Does the introduction lead up to the thesis statement by getting the reader’s attention, providing background information, and indicating your purpose?

Does the thesis statement express a clearly focused main point that is appropriate for your audience and purpose?

Does the body of the essay thoroughly develop the main point with well-chosen supporting information?

Are the ideas in each paragraph organized logically and connected with transitions?

Are there any mistakes in grammar, mechanics or spelling?