Long Summative Tests
Long Summative Tests
Long Summative Tests
1. It is a feature of academic writing that prohibits the use of colloquial words and expressions,
abbreviations and two-word verbs.
A. accuracy b. objectivity c. formality d. precision
2. It contains texts which are difficult to comprehend in terms of subject matter, arrangement of the
words, language and grammar.
a. accuracy b. complexity c. objectivity d. precision
3. Which of the following is a form of communication that helps you to write down your thoughts
and emotions, organize your knowledge and opinions into persuasive arguments, and express
meaning through well-written text.
a. speaking b. viewing c. writing d. listening
4. The following are the important aspects that you must consider in writing EXCEPT
a. spelling b. design c. vocabulary d. grammar
5. Academic writing should be clear, concise, focused, structured and backed up by _______
a. evidence b. long text c. personal comments d. more examples
6. Generally, academic writing uses ________________ person point of view.
a. first b. second c. third d. neutral
7. Academic writing is ____________________.
a. long-winded b. well-structured c. impressive d. personal
8. The following are the features of academic writing EXCEPT
a. formality b. complexity c. objectivity d. subjectivity
9. Academic writing is relatively formal. In general, this means that in an essay
you should avoid ___________________.
a. colloquial words b. passive sentences c. subordinate clauses d. noun-based phrases
10.In academic writing, which of the following should be avoided?
a. formal language b. abbreviations c. proper choice of words d. well-structured sentences
11 . ________________is the use of words to express yourself.
a. non-verbal communication c. verbal communication
b. interpersonal communication d. open-ended questions
12. Non-verbal communication is the transfer of information through the use of ________
a. words b. body language b. sounds d. idiomatic expressions
13. The following are examples of open-ended questions except;
a. What do you think? c. How did you do?
b. What would you do? d. Do you like it?
14. Nena plans to interview her teacher for her school project. Below are the things Nena should do
before the interview EXCEPT;
a. request for a formal interview through phone or email
b. discuss the purpose of the interview
c. inform the interviewee about the time needed for the interview
d. prepare obvious and nosy questions
15. John wants to prepare effective questions for his upcoming interview. He wondered which of the
following is not an effective one.
a. What do you think about…? c. In what way…?
b. Do you like teaching? d. Why do you think so?
16. It refers to an outer garment that you might wear while traveling in order to protect your
identity.
a.vest b. cloak c. sweater d. raincoat
17. Arousing painful and intense fear, dread, dismay, or aversion, extremely bad or unpleasant
a. horror b. thrill c. horrible d. action
18. It is a ceremonial staff, often used by kings with its jewels and ornamentation.
a. cane b. crown c. throne d. scepter
19. It is an animal like a rabbit but larger with long ears, long legs, and a small tail.
a. hare b. kangaroo c. rat d.guinea pig
20.A smallsharp pointed growth on the stem of a plant.
a. branch b. bud c.flower d. thorn
21.What is the definition of an “internal” conflict?
a. a hero in a story c. a struggle between a character and another in a story
b. an issue with culture and traditions d. an issue a character faces with himself
22. Which of the following does NOT belong in the group.
a. internal conflict c. man vs. society b. external conflict d. author
23. This type of conflict happens within the mind of the character.
a. man vs. self b. man vs. technology c. man vs. man d. man vs. society
24. What is a conflict?
a. The denouement in a story c. A struggle between opposing forces
b. It is where the story happened. d. Characters getting along together
25. It is a very important element in a story. Without it, there is no plot.
a. characters b. setting c.onflict d. theme
26. What type of conflict would a person be facing in climbing Mt. Apo?
a. man vs. self b. man vs. society c. man vs. nature d. man vs. technology
27. It is a compilation of expressions of emotion with the use of writing materials. It is also a
compilation os works of art published orally or written.
a. idiom b. grammar c. figures of speech d. literature
28. Andrea seemed to be a normal girl when you see her. However, upon talking to her, one can
easily conclude that she is a special child with special needs. But despite that, she still struggles to
be accepted as a normal high school student.
a.man vs. self b. man vs. supernatural c. man vs. society d. man vs. nature
29. An example of an internal conflict is _______________________.
a. A child quarreling with sibling. c. A man struggles with his laptop.
b. A girl trying to fit in with her peers. d. A woman doubting her abilities.
30. Jane and Allan were assigned as partners in their Araling Panlipunan project that requires
them to peer teach their classmates. They were very excited initially but when they started
brainstorming about their ideas, that’s when they also started arguing and both were trying to
outsmart the other. What is the possible solution to this kind of conflict?
a. Continue fighting until someone wins the argument.
b. Learn to listen to the idea/s of the other person and meet halfway.
c. Report the incident to the guidance counselor for proper mitigation.
d. Bad mouth the other person to your classmates
Elements of Fiction-For items 31-35, choose your answers from the following.
a.character b. conflict c. plot d. theme e. setting
31. This is a series of events and actions that occur in a story.
32. This tells when and where the story happened.
33. This refers to a struggle between two people or things in a short story.
34. This refers to a person, or sometimes even an animal, who takes part in the action of a short or
other literary works.
35. It is the central idea or belief in a short story
36.It shows the past event which causes the story or event to happen.
a.point of view b.resolution c. flashback d. foreshadowing
37. It shows hints of a future event that will happen because of the present story or event.
a. flashback b. foreshadowing c. plot d. resolution
38. It refers to the description of the place, customs, traditions, beliefs, dialects and fashion.
a. flashback b. foreshadowing c. setting d. local color
39.______is defined as prose based on the author’s imagination. It means such stories never
happened in real life.
a. non-fiction b. fiction c. literature d, short story
39. This is a poem for the dead.
a. ode b. balaad c. elegy d. sonnet
Types of Characters: For items 41-45, choose your answers from the following.
a. flat b. round c. protagonist d. antagonist e.static
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Department of Education
Region IV-Western Visayas
Schools Division of Iloilo
Alejandro Firmeza Memorial National High School
Aguiauan, Miagao, Iloilo