Final Examination

In
ENGLISH 121
(Writing in the Discipline)
Second Semester, SY 2016- 2017

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Test I- A. Using the dictionary B. Alphabetizing

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Test II. Using Table of Contents

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Test III. Knowing Title Page Test IV. True or False

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Final Examination
In
ENGLISH 121
(Writing in the Discipline)
 Second Semester, SY 2016- 2017

Test I- A. Using the Dictionary

Pick out the correct answer. Write only the letter of your choice.

1. Which group of letters is alphabetically arranged?

a. GDCHI c. MOLPQ
b. HLIMN d. STUVW
2. Which word appears first in a dictionary?
a. agriculture c. aglow
b. aggregate d. agree
3. What word does the abbreviation ff. stand for?
a. following c. see others
b. for others d. more to follow
4. Which word doe tel. stand for?
a. telephone c. telex
b. teller d. tell
5. The word crib and crick are guide words in a dictionary. Where would you
find the word crew?
a. before crick c. before crib
b after crib d. after crick
6. Which letters are found between R and U?
a. QM c. TS
b. ST d. WT
7. Which word appears last on a dictionary page?
a. bat c. both
b. bait d. bought
8. Which word does the abbreviation a stand for
a. arithmetic c. area
b. archaeology d. arch
9. What is the abbreviation for the word province?
a. P. c. prov.
b. Pr: d. Pro.
10.Why is the dictionary kept in the library?
a. To make sure that only pupils will use it
b. To show that the school has one copy
c. Because the library owns it
d. Because pupils refer to the dictionary for short period of time.
11.The word damson and dash are guidewords in a dictionary. Where would you
find the word damsel?
a. after dash c. after damson
b. before damson d. between damson and dash
12.Which letters are found between Q and U?
a. RST c. TRS
b. STR d. PRS
13.What does the adj. after magnanimous stand for?
a. adjustment c. adjourn
b. adjective d. adjunct
14.What does adv. after suddenly stand for?
a. adjective c. advice
b. adventure d. adverb
15.Which guide words in the dictionary would lead you to the word coffee?
a. History- Brazil c. Brazil- climate
b. Coffee- Brazil d. Brazil- commerce

B. Alphabetizing
Arrange the following words alphabetically.

1) water 2) rapier 3) house 4) degree 5)ache

wade ranger hopeful dress accompany
wagon rain honey downy acre
waist razor homework daily acquire
 warden rascal hook digest acid

6) dispose 7) fun 8) polish 9)search 10)junior

blast healthy rotate whole judgment
change imply mean understand
joint
endow loose outgrow zero jackfruit
alarm jingle quit verify joke

Test II-A. Using Table of Contents.

Read the sample table of contents below then answer the following
questions that follow.

Table of Contents

Chapter I Building Units of Effective Writing

Words and their
meanings2
British and American
spelling.3
British and American
Equivalents4
Natural Plurals and British
Plurals..5
Anglo Saxon and Latin
Words6
Common Greek Prefixes and
Roots..7
Greek and Latin
Suffixes8
Denotation and
Connotation9
Chapter II- Exploring the Writing Process
The Writers Environment and
Habits13
Why Writing is Important in your
Discipline.14
Valuing the Ability to Write
Well15
Understanding Writing
Obstacles.16
Changing your Thinking About
Writing.17
Practice Makes
Perfect18
Generating
Ideas. 19
The Prewriting
Steps 20

What can you read on the following pages? Write your answers in your
answer sheet.

1. 13- 14 ________________________________________________
2. 6- 7 ________________________________________________
3. 17- 18 ________________________________________________
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Test III- Knowing the Title Page
Here is a title page. Read it carefully. Answer the questions about it.
Write your answer in your answer sheet.

SEE OUR BARRIO

Fermina N. Gan
And
Consuelo P. Ruedas

Illustrated by Solomon Saprid

Published by Jonef Publications

(Formerly Nieves E. Francisco
Publishing)
Manila, 2010

1. The co-author of Fermina N. Gan is

a. Solomon Saprid c. Nieves Francisco
b. Consuelo Rueda d. Jonef Publications
2. This book is about people and places in a
a. Town c. city
b. Barrio d. mountain
3. The man who drew the pictures is
a. Saprid c. Francisco
b. Rueda d. Jonef
4. The printer is
a. Jonef Publications c. Consuelo Ruedas
b. Fermina Gan d. Francisca Publishing
5. The original name of the publishing company was
a. Jonef Publications c. Manila Company
b. Solomon Saprid d. Nieves E. Francisco Publishing

POP STORIES FOR

GROOVY KIDS

by Nick Joaquin

Sarimanok vs. Ibong Adarna

Illustrated by Jess Abrera

Mr. & Mrs Childrens Books

Design by Frey Cabading

Grafika, Manila
2009

6. The illustrations were made by

 a. Jess Abrera c. Frey Cabading
b. Nick Joaquin d. Grafika, Manila
7. The title of the book is
a. Pop Stories c. Childrens Book
b. Groovy Kids d. Pop Stories for Groovy Kids
8. Grafika, Manila is the name and address of the
a. author c. designer
b. publisher d. artist
9. The author of the book is
a. Nick Joaquin c. Frey Cabading
b. Jess Abrera d. Grafika
10. Sarimanok vs. Ibong Adarna is the
a. heroes names c. main title of the book
b. writers names d. subtitle of the book

Test IV. True or False

Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is
wrong.

1. Research is basically search for truth using systematic ways,

2. Research starts with an inquisitive mind, necessitates a systematic
method and results to the answers of the inquiries or questions.
3. The selection of a subject for s research paper should be made on the
basis of your interests and sense of values.
4. Research demands a clear statement of the problem.
5. Research is not hoping that one discovers facts accidentally.
6. Research begins with a question in the mind of the researcher.
7. Professions can be sources of problems.
8. The library is very important to you as a researcher.
9. Research is controlled because it is well-planned.
10. The purpose of research is to discover answers to meaningful
questions.

GOOD LUCK and HAPPY SUMMER VACATION

Prepared by:

Prof. AVILA C. ERIVERA

PROF. LEONORA M. ADLAWAN

DR. CHONA M. ADLAWAN

DR. MA. ALFE G. BANAWIS

Subject Professors