Question 1

Which of the following refers to the summary of a research study?

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abstract

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report

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paper

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methodology

Question 2

In an argumentative essay, where should the writer present his/her reasons or arguments that support the claim?

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body

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opening paragraph

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title

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closing paragraph

Question 3

Which of the following elements is an essential part of opinions and assertions that make both convincing?

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facts

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topic

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focus

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opinion-marking signals

Question 4

Which type of claim states how things were in the past, how they are in the present, and how they will be in the future?

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claim of fact

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claim of opinion

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claim of policy

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claim of value

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of writing expository essay?

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to persuade readers to act

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to describe a person, a place, or an event

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to explain a procedure

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to compare and contrast ideas

Question 6

What refers to a form of public speaking in which the speaker is not given enough time to prepare a response?

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impromptu speech

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declamation speech

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manuscript speech

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extemporaneous speech

Question 7

Which of the following groups of words are elements of multimodal texts?

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all of the above

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voice, tone, music, and sound effects

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written and spoken words

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pictures, drawings, illustrations, and charts

Question 8

What is the difference between campaigns and advocacies?

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Campaigns are mechanisms used to promote an idea whereas advocacies are expressions of support for a person, idea, or cause.

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Campaigns and advocacies appeal to human emotion.

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Campaigns and advocacies aim to convince people.

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Campaigns involve people who rally on the streets, while advocacies include individuals who share their ideals on radio, televisions, and other platforms.

Question 9

How does a writer convince the readers in an argumentative essay?

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A writer must support his/her claims with facts that are properly cited from their sources.

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A writer must present only his/her beliefs and disregard the truth about the topic.

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A writer must equally show the edges and drawbacks of different situations concerning the topic.

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A writer must appeal to the emotions of the readers.

Question 10

How are opinions and assertions similar to each other?

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Opinions and assertions are both expressions of one’s beliefs.

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Opinions and assertions are both expressed verbally only.

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Opinions are always stated with opinion-marking signals.

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Assertions are expressed with more confidence.

Question 11

What type of claim is this statement: “Every Filipino should get vaccinated.”

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claim of policy

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claim of fact

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claim of opinion

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claim of value

Question 12

How is an expository essay different from an argumentative essay?

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A,B, C are all correct.

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An expository essay simply presents facts and observations, while argumentative essay involves the writer’s beliefs supported by facts.

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An expository essay aims to inform through a variety of means, whereas an argumentative essay aims to convince readers.

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An expository essay is objective and unbiased; otherwise, argumentative essay tends to be subjective and one-sided.

Question 13

In the following situations, who is NOT giving an impromptu speech?

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a news anchor reporting live on television

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a guest giving compliments and greetings to a debutant

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a presenter answering questions during the open forum

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a contestant answering a question in a beauty pageant

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an example of multimodal text?

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a 5-paragraph essay about different vaccines

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Mang Tani delivering a weather forecast

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Lyqa Maravilla and her informative TikTok videos

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an editorial cartoon

Question 15

One of the characteristics of research is that it uses formal language. Which of the following sentences may be used as part of an introduction in a research paper?

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As of October 2021, approximately 24,000 adolescents between ages 12-17 have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

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As of October 2021, around 24K teenagers between ages 12-17 have been jabbed against COVID-19.

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As of October 2021, approximately 24,000 adolescents between ages 12-17 have been jabbed against COVID-19.

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As of October 2021, around 24,000 teenagers between ages 12-17 have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Question 16

What characteristic of campaigns and advocacies is evident in this statement: “Be part of the cure. Get vaccinated!”

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Campaigns and advocacies give commands.

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Campaigns and advocacies use evaluative language.

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Campaigns and advocacies sound casual and conversational.

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Campaigns and advocacies appeal to the emotion.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is an opinion about pediatric vaccination?

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I believe that vaccination for teenagers is the initial step to the resumption of face-to-face classes.

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Pediatric vaccination started last October 2021.

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I know that Pfizer and Moderna are the only vaccines to be injected to willing minors.

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Everyone, not only minors, should get vaccinated regardless of their vaccine brand preference.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is an assertion?

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Vaccines are always effective against the virus they target.

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Vaccines are not medicines.

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I think vaccines still save lives like medicines do.

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In my perspective, vaccines are truly the solution to this pandemic.

Question 19

The following are responses to the question “What is your take on mandatory vaccination of Filipino citizens?”. Which one follows the PREP technique in delivering an impromptu speech?

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“Should every Filipino be mandated to get vaccinated? I don’t think so. Yes, vaccines could save people, but as humans we can decide about what to do with our bodies. I think compulsory vaccination is a violation of my rights.”

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“Ahm, I believe that vaccination saves lives, but making it mandatory is an unnecessary move. Also, not everybody has the same reaction to the vaccines.”

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“Everyone should get vaccinated while supplies of vaccines last and are still free. The vaccines are paid by the government using people’s money and therefore should be enjoyed by the citizens.”

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“I don’t approve mandatory vaccination.”

Question 20

In Miss Universe 2015, Pia Wurtzbach was asked this question “Why should you be the next Miss Universe?”. The following is the transcription of her answer: "To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and a responsibility. If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth, and I would raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness, that is timely and relevant to my country, which is the Philippines. I want to show the world—the universe, rather—that I am confidently beautiful with a heart." What is the main point in her response?

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that she will use her voice to raise awareness and influence the youth

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that to be a Miss Universe is an honor and responsibility

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that HIV is timely and relevant to the Philippines

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that she is confidently beautiful with a heart

Question 21

What could be the title of the essay?

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Mandatory Vaccination: The Key to Safe Face-to Face Classes

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Mandatory Vaccination for Students

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Mandatory Vaccination Amidst the Pandemic

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Mandatory Vaccination for All Citizens

Question 22

Which of the following statements could be used as a supporting detail in the essay?

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Fully vaccinated individuals are less likely to contract and spread the virus.

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Teachers and other school personnel are vaccinated too.

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Schools are always cleaned and disinfected.

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People who are not vaccinated will only be discriminated against in a group of vaccinated persons.

Question 23

What claim of value can be formulated from the text?

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The conduct of face-to-face classes is safe if everyone at school has been vaccinated.

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Students should be fully vaccinated if they wish to join face-to-face classes soon.

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Teachers too should be fully vaccinated before conducting face-to-face classes.

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Vaccines are the key to safe face-to-face classes.

Question 24

What is the main idea of the article?

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Department of Education welcomes the vaccination of children ages 5-11 on February 4.

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14 million basic education students are eligible for vaccination.

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President Duterte allowed more schools to conduct in-person classes.

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Philippines has been conducting distance learning since 2020.

Question 25

What pattern of development was used in writing the article?

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comparison and contrast of two ideas

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classification of concepts

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enumeration of procedures

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general statement to specific details

Question 26

Is news like the one given considered expository essays?

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Yes, because news is informative and impartial like expository essays.

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No, because news has a different pattern of developing a topic unlike expository essays.

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Yes, because news has an introduction, body, and conclusion like expository essays.

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No, because news is often fake unlike expository essays that are always truthful.

Question 27

What claim of policy can be formulated from the article?

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Students should be prioritized in the vaccination drive for children ages 5-12 years old.

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Parents should urge their children to get vaccinated so they could go back to school as soon as possible.

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Vaccinating children is a good step to further the immunization of Filipino citizens.

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The Department of Education will transition to face-to-face classes by next school year.

Question 28

What element is NOT present in the text?

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gestures

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words

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illustration

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chart

Question 29

Are infographics like the one given considered multimodal texts?

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Yes, because infographics are a mixture of illustrations, words, and graphic organizers.

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No, because infographics lack other elements like music and facial expressions.

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Yes, because infographics aim to deliver information in concise and appealing way.

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No, because infographics are filled with too many details, making it more confusing.

Question 30

Which of the following multimodal texts can BEST convey the same message about vaccines?

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infomercial

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interpretative dance

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spoken word poetry

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jingle

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