2 Regional- Achievement Test in English7.pptx

A regional exam

1. 1 . The Grade 7 learners were tasked to write an informative essay about their perceived effects of social media on a young individual’s life. One of the students, Ace, made sure to avoid using personal pronouns such as “I,” “me,” and “myself” to prevent sounding biased. He also cited evidence to ensure that facts supported his work. What feature of academic writing did Ace adhere to? Formality B. Precision C. Objectivity D. Accuracy

2. 2. In the English class, Mr. Keating provided his students with an academic journal article about the negative health impacts of smoking. The assignment is to underline or take note of the words or phrases that caused the text to be an excellent source of information. Tony highlighted specific and exact information like facts, figures, and data. What was the feature of academic writing that Tony identified? A. Complexity B. Objectivity C. Accuracy D. Precision

3. 3 . Patrick asked his best friend, Simon, to check for possible improvements in his essay. In the sentence, “The SSG president called for a short assembly with his fellow officers to plan for the upcoming Teachers’ Day Celebration,” Simon changed “assembly” to “meeting” because the terminology is improperly used. What academic writing feature was exhibited in the situation? A. Accuracy B. Formality C. Precision D. Objectivity

4. 4 . Being one of the outstanding writers in their class, Nathan received a perfect score for his book report titled “The Mountain is You” by Brianna Wiest. His teacher noted his works’ good points, such as not using contractions, no colloquial expressions, and avoiding two-word verbs. What is the feature of academic writing that Nathan maintained ? A. Precision B. Accuracy C. Formality D. Complexity

5. 5. Humans have already caused significant climate change, and further ensuing changes have been activated and commenced due to the continuum exhaustion of resources and ignorance or indifference to the impacts of minor and major environmentally destructive activities that threaten the future of lives. What is the feature of academic writing manifested in the sentence? A. Objectivity B. Complexity C. Accuracy D. Formality

6. 6. Julliene has to interview persons with disabilities (PWD) in their community for her feature article to be published in their school paper. She needs to formulate effective questions as starting point of her project. Which among the following questions should Julliene use? A. Did you experience bullying during your childhood? B. How did you approach the challenges that God has given you? C .Is there anyone that helped you get through the difficult moments of your life? D. Do you hate your disability?

7. 7 . While Julliene will write a feature article about PWD, Jessica, on the other hand, has to interview successful alums to generate and collect advice for the students i n their school. However, she needs help with writing practical questions. Which among the following questions exhibits nosiness? A .Do you like to share your secret to becoming successful? B. Which subject do you like, English, Mathematics or Science? C. Are you working hard ? D . Do you brush your teeth three times a day?

8. 8.One interview strategy is to start easy so the interviewee would feel comfortable and relaxed. What should Kai do to achieve this as he interviews a member of the LGBTQA++ about discrimination? A. Ask the interviewee for a reason for loving the same gender. B. Tell that he highly respects all members of the LGBTQA++ community. C. Make it appear that he is also a member of the LGBTQA++ D. Share his research about the characteristics of different gender identities.

9. 9. In relation to item number 8, the following questions may be asked by Kai EXCEPT A. How does it feel to be discriminated against? B. Despite the discrimination, how do you maintain your positive outlook? C. What do you want to say to people who still discriminate against the members of LGBTQA++? D. What do you think is necessary to be done to eliminate discrimination in our society?

10. 10. In his interview, Kai also wants to ensure that he pays attention to all the details, which is one of the interview strategies he learned. Which among the following should Kai prepare? A.list of questions B. notebook and recording device C. agenda of the interview D. anecdotes to elaborate questions

11. 11. What should Kai do to ensure that the interview flow will not be interrupted and not appear artificial? A. Always ask short and simple questions. B. Provide an anecdote to illustrate a point for an example . C. Memorize the questions for a smooth transition of conversations. D. Double-check the information provided by the interviewee.

12. 12. As an interviewer, which of the following would be most important in preparing for an interview ? A . Knowing the background of the interviewee. B. Having the list of questions in advance. C. Understanding the topic of the interview. D. Establishing the purpose of the interview .

13. 13. To achieve a successful interview, you, as the interviewer, follow specific techniques or guidelines during the interview session. Among the following, which would guarantee that you respect and protect the privacy of your interviewee? A. Phrase the questions carefully to prevent misunderstanding. B. Listen carefully to the answers for possible follow-up questions. C. Ask and secure the permission of the interviewee before recording the interview. D. Always thank the interviewee for the interview and information.

14. For items 14 to 20, read the conversation between Elio and Oliver during a school excursion. Then, identify the conversation strategy used in the specific parts of the conversation.   1 Elio: Hi! I’m Elio. It is a pleasure to meet you. Oliver: Hello, Elio! My friends call me Oliver. The pleasure is mine. (smiling) 2 Elio: (staring at Elio) So, Elio, where do you study? Oliver: We are schoolmates. I just recently transferred to Baquero Norte Integrated School.

15. 3 Elio: Oh! That is nice! I thought at first that you were from another school. Oliver: Do you like history? Elio: Absolutely! How about you? Oliver: I find it exciting. Can I accompany you? 4 Elio: Of course, come on. This will be fun! Oliver: Yeah! Anyway, do you know Francisco Macabulos ? 5 Elio: You are asking about our very own hero, who is considered the first patriot of Tarlac. Is that correct? Oliver: Yes! Exactly!

16. 6 Elio: I only know a few things about him. Oliver: Can you help me answer some questions about him? It’s for the report on this trip. 7 Elio: Sure. What do you want to know? Oliver: Is he a native of Tarlac or not? 8 Elio: Correct. He is a native of La Paz, Tarlac, to be specific . Oliver: Wow! What were his contributions to the people of Tarlac or even to all Filipinos?

17. Elio: Makabulos was appointed by General Emilio Aguinaldo as one of the brigadier generals of the Central Luzon area. He organized the first Katipunan group. After that, he was inducted into the secret society by Ladislao Diwa in 1896. When the revolution broke out in 1898, he liberated Tarlac and established town councils in areas he liberated. He also fought in Tarlac and Pampanga during the Filipino-American War . 9 Oliver: He is a great person. I hope to know him more. Elio: I agree. (Head nods) He is a great man. It is just proper for us, Tarlaqueños , to honor him every 17th day of September as General Macabulos Day.

18. 10 Oliver: That’s right. Thank you so much. You are a big help. Elio: You are very welcome. I’m happy to help. (A classmate called him for picture taking.) Can you excuse me for a while? Oliver: Oh! Sure. Go ahead. See you around. (Waved his hand.)

19. 14. What conversation strategy was used in the 7th part of the dialogue? A . Asking open-ended questions B. Interrupting politely C. Clarifying for comprehension D. Voicing opinions

20. 15. What conversation strategy was illustrated in the 4 th part of the dialogue? A. Expressing with keepers starters B. Voicing opinions C. Trying conversation D. Asking open-ended questions   4 Elio: Of course, come on. This will be fun! Oliver: Yeah! Anyway, do you know Francisco Macabulos ?

21. 16. Examine the 9 th part of the dialogue. What is the conversation strategy used by Oliver and Elio? A. Clarifying for comprehension B. Expression with keepers C. Voicing opinions D. Interrupting politely 9 Oliver: He is a great person. I hope to know him more. Elio: I agree. (Head nods) He is a great man. It is just proper for us, Tarlaqueños , to honor him every 17th day of September as General Macabulos Day.

22. 17. The 5 th part of the dialogue demonstrates the conversation strategy. A.Trying conversation staters B. Clarifying for comprehension C. Asking open-ended questions D. Expression with keepers 5 Elio: You are asking about our very own hero, who is considered the first patriot of Tarlac. Is that correct? Oliver: Yes! Exactly!

23. 18. For the 10 th part of the dialogue, Elio utilized the conversation s trategy . A. Interrupting politely C. Expression with keepers B. Trying conversation starters D.Clarifying for comprehension 10 Oliver: That’s right. Thank you so much. You are a big help. Elio: You are very welcome. I’m happy to help. (A classmate called him for picture taking.) Can you excuse me for a while? Oliver: Oh! Sure. Go ahead. See you around. (Waved his hand.)

24. 19. What is the conversation strategy exhibited in the 3 rd part of the dialogue? A. Voicing opinions C. Expression with keepers B. Interrupting politely D. Asking open-ended questions 3 Elio: Oh! That is nice! I thought at first that you were from another school. Oliver: Do you like history? Elio: Absolutely! How about you? Oliver: I find it exciting. Can I accompany you?

25. 20. Which nonverbal cue indicated eye contact during the conversation between Elio and Oliver? A. waving of hand C. nodding of the head B. staring D. smiling

26. 21.Distinguishing between important and unimportant information to identify critical details or themes is necessary to determine the . A. interpersonal communication skill B. truthfulness and accuracy of the material C. C. feature of academic writing D. worth of ideas

27. 22.Dominic participated in a symposium about reproductive health awareness organized by the school. During the presentations and discussions, he selects only the information necessary to understand the big ideas better. What skill did he demonstrate to determine the essential details ? A. inference B. filtering C. logical thinking D. generalization

28. 23.The following are methods one can use to determine the worth of ideas EXCEPT __ . A. Recognizing biases of the author B. Recognizing relevance C. Identifying the author’s message D. Identifying your purpose for listening

29. 24.   During the lecture about editorial writing, Axel listens attentively. At the same time, he combines his prior knowledge about facts and opinions and the new details in writing an editorial article from the speaker. In his mind, he makes guesses to expand his learnings better. What is the skill being utilized by Axel? A . Filtering . Generalization C. Inference D. Logical Thinking

30. 25. When listening to a text presented, one must keep in mind the following EXCEPT . A. Listen for meaning B. Link Past and Current Learning C. Concentrate and Pay Attention D. Form conclusions

31. 27. According to the Department of Health (DOH), A total of 112,028 HIV cases were recorded from 1984 to February 2023. The average of newly diagnosed cases per day increased from nine in 2012 to 47 in 2023. What makes the information accurate? A . 112,028 HIV cases B. Department of Health C. February 2012 D. newly diagnosed cases per day

32. 28.In determining the truthfulness and accuracy of the information, one essential factor is authorship. What guide question below can be used to examine the source of the information? Is the creator/producer/resource person in the video…. A.qualified to talk about the topic? B. reputable and credible on the subject matter? C. connected with a credible institution? D. all of the above

33. 29. Purpose and objectivity are other factors to consider in examining the truthfulness and accuracy of information. The following guide questions are used to examine the purpose and objectivity of information EXCEPT . Does the creator/producer/resource person in the video… A.remain objective (unbiased/fair) in covering the topic? B. provide content well founded on facts that serve its purpose (inform, explain, or persuade)? C. supported by evidence and verifiable in another source? D. clearly own responsibility for providing accurate information?

34. 30. A group of unknown students intentionally shared a post online two years ago announcing the suspension of classes. What type of information disorder has been committed? A. Satire/Parody B. False context C. False connection D. Misleading

35. A. Which among the following situations shows information disorder by manipulating the content?

36. Which among the following situations shows information disorder by manipulating the content? B.

37. Source: https://blogwatch.tv/2017/10/fake-news- types/   C. Which among the following situations shows information disorder by manipulating the content?

38. Source: https://blogwatch.tv/2017/10/fake-news- types/   D. Which among the following situations shows information disorder by manipulating the content? None of the above

39. 31. The first thing to do when resolving conflict with someone else is to . A.assertively but diplomatically state your perspective. B. brainstorm possible solutions to the problem. C. talk some sense into him/her. D. listen to his/her perspective.

40. Read the summary of Carlos Bulosan’s “My Father Goes to Court.” The story is set in a city in the Philippines. The young narrator begins by describing his large family. Though they are poor, they are full of mischief and laughter. The children are all strong and healthy even though they often go hungry.

41. In contrast, their rich neighbor’s children are thin and sickly, although they are given plenty of good food, which their impoverished neighbors enjoy smelling over the fence. Consequently, the rich man brings a charge against the narrator's family for stealing the spirit of his family’s food.

42. The absurd case goes to court, and the narrator’s father agrees to repay the rich neighbor. He does this by collecting coins from all his friends present in his hat, then shaking the hat full of coins. Being charged to pay for the spirit of food, which his family supposedly got from its smell, he maintains that the jingling of the coins is a fair equivalent. The judge rules in the poor father’s favor, and the rich man is forced to depart with no other payment than the “spirit” of the money the poor man collected.

43. 32. Imagine you are one of the characters in the story. How would you help the son and his father in resolving the conflict presented? A. Protest about the injustice between the rich and the poor. B. Explain to the rich man that money is not everything in this world. C. Vandal the house of the rich man. D. Encourage the poor family to stop smelling the rich man’s food.

44. 33. In the story “My Father Goes to Court,” in item number 11, if you are the rich man, how would you approach the poor family in your neighborhood? A.Invite them to have meals to show compassion. B.Advise the father to find a job so they can buy more delicious food. C. Help them collect money from your rich friends. D. Show pity to them by giving alms.

45. 34. Conflict is inevitable, and it is not always negative. A key part of developing interpersonal communication competence involves being able to effectively manage the conflict you will encounter in all your relationships. If you are faced with a conflict with your classmate, how can you better handle it? A.Accept that you are the one who did wrong. B. Analyze what went wrong and what caused you to react negatively C. Defend your position and convince your other classmates that you are right. D. Pretend that the conflict does not affect you and it does not exist.

46. 35. Pilar Jean had an unpleasant argument against Win because of the assignment given to them due to their contrasting ideas. They both need to work together to avoid failing the subject. Pilar Jean opened a negotiation to resolve the misunderstanding. Which among the following actions would lead to a peaceful resolution? A. She pointed out the wrong reactions that Win did during their argument. B. She apologized by admitting that her ideas were not really good. C. She suggested starting over and forgetting what happened. D. She always used the word “we” to establish common ground.

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48. 37.Felicia does an art project protesting police brutality. Her art teacher loves the project and tries to feature it in the town art show, but it is rejected. Now Felicia and her art teacher will fight for the freedom of expression.

49. 38. When a large storm hits, Juanito and Peter are on a small fishing boat at sea. After their boat flips over and sinks during the storm, Juanito and Peter struggle to return to the shore because of the high waves.

50. 39. Dionisio and Armando compete for the same position on the volleyball team.

51. 40. Tala and her friends accept a dare to sleep over in the old, abandoned house on the hill. They acted brave at first, but they tried to run when they started seeing ghosts. Trapped in the haunted house, Tala and her friends struggle to escape with their lives.

52. For items 41 to 45, read the following situations and answer the questions that follow   41. Juliana needs to write an informative essay about bullying. What should she avoid to follow the considerations in writing an informative essay? A. Be straightforward in explaining the different types of bullying. B. Include relevant facts about the effects of bullying. C. Clearly present descriptions of bullying types. D. Remind the readers that bullies are very bad people.

53. . 42. Upon submission of her essay, Juliana’s teacher commented that he had a hard time finding out what the essay is all about and advised her to improve the essay. Juliana must . A. Add more supporting details. B. Edit the conclusion. C. Add a topic sentence in the paragraph with the specific comment. D. Edit the supporting details to clarify the main idea.

54. 43. Another student, Antonio, received the feedback that his essay was not organized. How should he improve his essay? A. Use transition words and phrases to connect ideas. B. Make sure that his facts are followed by supporting details. C. Edit his closing paragraph to relate to the topic sentence. D. Include explanations of key vocabularies.

55. 44. Gilbert has to write an essay for the first time. He chose online gaming as his topic. Afterward, he listed a few purposes to choose from before he start gathering details. If you were Gilbert, what purpose are you going to EXCLUDE? A. Present arguments about the positive and negative aspects of online gaming. B.Inform other students about responsible online gaming. C. Present the latest research about online gaming. D. Analyze the causes and effects of online gaming on students.

56. 45. Your friend gave you a list of topics for the informative essay that you are going to write. Which among the options you received is most appropriate for an informative essay? A. Filipino artists I idolize the most B. An unforgettable moment in elementary C.Is Maharlika Fund good for the Philippines? D. The importance of education in our lives

57. For items 46 to 50, read the following story and answer the questions that follow. BONUS 46.B 47.D 48. A 49.D 50.B