Fourth Quarter Review

Letter

100

What is a letter?

• A type of digital video message
• A document used only in schools
• A spoken conversation between two people
• A form of written, typed, or printed communication

• A form of written, typed, or printed communication

100

Which type of letter is used for professional purposes?

• Friendly letter
• Informal letter
• Personal letter
• Formal letter

• Formal letter

100

Why are informal letters commonly used between friends and family members?

• Because they contain only short messages
• Because they use conversational language
• Because they must include technical terms
• Because they follow strict professional rules

• Because they use conversational language

100

Why is the heading an important part of a letter?

• It provides the closing statement
• It contains the greeting for the reader
• It shows the actual message of the letter
• It tells the recipient where and when the letter was written

• It tells the recipient where and when the letter was written

100

What type of sentence is commonly used when asking questions in a letter of inquiry?

• Declarative sentence
• Imperative sentence
• Exclamatory sentence
• Interrogative sentence

• Interrogative sentence

Drafting Letters/Essays

100

How do transitional devices help improve a letter?

• They make the letter longer.
• They only identify the sender.
• They replace the body of the letter.
• They connect ideas and show relationships.

• They connect ideas and show relationships.

100

Which sentence should be revised to make the diction more formal?

• Teachers provide guidance to learners.
• Education plays an important role in success.
• Students gotta finish their homework before class.
• Students should complete their assignments on time.

• Students gotta finish their homework before class.

100

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• Topic, evidence, summary
• Title, paragraph, ending
• Introduction, body, conclusion
• Opening, middle, closing statement

• Introduction, body, conclusion

100

Which sentence shows a third-person point of view commonly used in impersonal essays?

• I think technology is useful.
• You should try using this application.
• We believe technology improves education.
• Students benefit from using technology in learning.

• Students benefit from using technology in learning.

100

Which statement best shows a logical effect for school absenteeism?

• Students enjoy school programs.
• Students miss the activities.
• Students attend classes daily.
• Students participate in class discussions.

• Students miss the activities.

Modals

100

Which modal verb is used to show advisability or recommendation?

• May
• Might
• Should
• Would

• Should

100

What does the modal verb will express in a sentence?

• A suggestion
• A polite request
• A slight possibility
• A certainty or prediction

• A certainty or prediction

100

Why are modal verbs used together with action verbs?

• To form compound sentences
• To make the sentence informal
• To remove the subject of the sentence
• To show different shades of meaning in the action

• To show different shades of meaning in the action

100

Which sentence best uses a modal verb to make a polite request?

• You submit the report today.
• You may submit the report today.
• You must submit the report today.
• Could you submit the report today?

• Could you submit the report today?

100

Which modal verb correctly completes the sentence to express a possible result in a conditional situation? 

If I had more time, I ______ help you with your project.

• can
• may
• should
• would

• would

Claims

100

Which of the following is a claim of value?

• Online classes are better than no classes at all.
• Online classes: Advantages and disadvantages
• Online classes are said to be the preferred mode of learning.
• Online classes should be implemented in schools that promote flexibility.

• Online classes are better than no classes at all.

100

Which sentence is an example of a claim of policy?

• Plastic pollution harms marine life.
• The government should ban single-use plastics.
• Many people use plastic bags every day.
• Plastic bags are cheap and convenient.

• The government should ban single-use plastics.

100

Which statement is an example of a claim of fact?

• School uniforms are better than casual clothes.
• Too much screen time harms children’s health.
• Students should be required to do community service.
• Respect is the most important value a student should learn.

• Too much screen time harms children’s health.

100

Which sentence is an example of a claim of value?

• The Philippines has more than 7,000 islands.
• Recycling helps reduce waste in communities.
• Honesty is the most important trait of a good leader.
• Many students use smartphones for studying and researching.

• Honesty is the most important trait of a good leader.

100

Which type of claim is expressed in the sentence below?

"The government should increase funding for public schools to improve the quality of education."

Claim of Policy

Writing

100

Why does the body of an essay include evidence and examples? 

• To introduce the topic
• To confuse the readers
• To summarize the essay
• To support the writer’s stand

• To support the writer’s stand

100

What type of paragraph explains why something happens and what results from it? 

• Cause-and-effect
• Definition
• Descriptive
• Narrative

• Cause-and-effect

100

Why is a thesis statement important in an essay? 

• It makes the essay longer
• It replaces the conclusion
• It provides the title of the essay
• It tells the reader the main idea of the essay

• It tells the reader the main idea of the essay

100

Which revision improves the coherence of the paragraph?
“Students should exercise regularly. Exercise improves health. Many students enjoy playing sports.”

• Students should exercise regularly because it improves health, and many enjoy playing sports.
• Students exercise. Health is important. Sports exist.
• Exercise is fun. Students like games. Health is good.
• Many students go outside sometimes.

• Students should exercise regularly because it improves health, and many enjoy playing sports.

100

Which thesis statement is the strongest for an essay about the importance of reading?

• Reading is good.
• I like reading books.
• Books are found in libraries.
• Reading regularly improves vocabulary, knowledge, and critical thinking skills.

• Reading regularly improves vocabulary, knowledge, and critical thinking skills.