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1
“I won the lottery.” If read in a normal and low pitches, it shows:
surprise
happy
sad
nervous
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Juncture: Pauses: _________: Emphasis
Intonation
Stress
Pitch
Juncture
3
What is the correct parallel structure of the given sentence?
To travel, swimming and to read are my pastime activities.
Travel, swim and to read are my pastime activities.
To travel, swimming, and reading are my pastime activities.
Travel, swim, and reading are my pastime activities.
Travelling, swimming, and reading are my pastime activities.
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Which among them does not observe the proper way of writing parallel sentences?
Parallel structures with clauses must keep on with clauses.
Parallel structures with words and phrases must have mixed forms.
Keep all elements of a list in the same form.
Used words of similar forms consistently.
5
What type of graphic organizer that provides additional details and information about the main idea?
Idea Web
Venn Diagram
Cause-Effect
Problem-Solution
6
The following are the things you would do when writing her informative speech except one. Which is not?
Analyze her audience and use a conversational tone.
Express her feelings and present her arguments
Use cohesive devices to ensure smooth transitions.
Research about the current practices on recycling.
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This part of informative speech functions to grab the attention of the audience.
Climax
Body
Conclusion
Introduction
8
Which among the following sentences below uses the correct parallel structure of words?
The instructor advised using the rearview mirror.
Mr. Kim teaches in the afternoon and is tutoring in the evening.
During an earthquake, everyone is advised to remain calm and praying hard.
Knowing her is loving her.
9
Which of the following cannot be part of the introduction of an informative speech?
an illustration of the topic
an anecdote
information that is true and illustrates the point you wish to make
summary information
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It is a type of speech that intends to impart new knowledge and help the audience understand a topic presented.
Persuasive Speech
Entertainment Speech
Argumentative Speech
Informative Speech
11
Which among the characteristic that is generally true about proverbs?
They are always lengthy narratives.
They convey traditional wisdom or common truths.
They are primarily used in scientific writing.
They are always based on fictional events.
12
Pitch: Voice: ___________: Loudness
Volume
Suprasegmental
Rhythm
Stress
13
What is the second largest continent in the world with its unique history, culture, and tradition?
Australia
Antarctica
Europe
Africa
14
What significant impact did Olaudah Equiano have on African history?
Because of his written works that examines Western values.
Because of sharing his experiences as a slave through his autobiography.
Because of his written poem entitled Africa.
Because of his written works exposing the life of African females,
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This requires the reader to skim the text in order to quickly identify the desired information.
Extensive Reading
Skimming
Intensive Reading
Scanning
16
Which sentences demonstrates the importance of maintaining consistent parallelism by using words of similar forms?
He enjoys reading books, taking long walks, and watching television
The chef prepares delicious dishes.
She likes hiking, biking, and to swim.
They went shopping, attended a concert, and eating at a restaurant.
17
A meaning of sentence changes with a slight change of intonation.
True
False
18
It is the ability to read text, process it, and understand its meaning.
Comprehension
Knowledge Comprehension
Reading
Reading Comprehension
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This is the use of similar patterns of words for the purpose of giving the same level of importance to two or more ideas
Prose
Sentence
Parallelism
Main Idea
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It is a method of language learning that involves a large amount of reading of authentic materials.
Extensive Reading
Skimming
Intensive Reading
Scanning
21
Which is
not
a goal of an informative speech?
narrates a significant human experience
presents the recent research on a topic
teaches readers to solve a problem or apply knowledge
explains something most readers would not know
22
My heart is torn into two! If read with normal and high pitches, it shows _____.
Anger
Distress
Happiness
Sarcastic
23
It is a method of reading that is focused and in-depth.
Extensive Reading
Scanning
Skimming
Intensive Reading
24
A prosodic feature of speech wherein the emphasis is given to a syllable or to words in a sentence.
Stress
Conjunction
Pitch
Volume
25
It is a fast reading technique used to quickly identify key ideas, facts, and figures in a text.
Extensive Reading
Intensive Reading
Scanning
Skimming
26
What is the message of the poem “Africa” of David Diop?
It says about how Africa achieve its liberty.
It says about how little David Diop knows about Africa.
It talks about the experience of African people as a slave in the past.
It talks about the culture and tradition of African people.
27
These words are sometimes called linking words, connectors, or transitional words.
Cohesive Devices
Conjunction
Verbals
Gerund
28
What does oral literature mean?
Literature that is transmitted orally as part of dance and music.
Literature passed down generations to generations through written works
Literature that talks about the dark history of African people.
Literature that involves talking animals.
29
What is the best conclusion this topic? “How have ready-made meals and fast food changed the
To sum up, fast food changed our life in many ways and not for the better.
People are getting fatter due to all the chemicals in the processed food.
It could be that fast food is more expensive than food prepared at home.
People are always looking for ways to make their lives easier.
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What type of graphic organizer that compares two different things?
Idea Web
Cause-Effect
Problem-Solution
Venn Diagram
