Reading and Writing (ENGL-112) Weeks 1-20
AMA OED ANSWERLearning Activities
Learning Activity 1: Writing Process
This is the stage where you polish the order of your ideas and filter the information needed to get your point across and correct any mechanical errors.
This refers to the set of basic questions that can start the exploration of your topic.
This stage in the writing process narrows your topic into the most important and relevant.
Which of the following statements is not true?
True or False: Output is important, but an effective written work is still valued.
Learning Activity 2: Paragraph Arrangement
Arrange the following sentences to form a comprehensive paragraph: (1) Guerrilla movements can exist only when they have some support from the people in their area of operations. (2) The greater the support the more effective the guerrillas become. (3) This is because in all lands where a strong, ideologically motivated guerrilla force looks in struggle with the government, ultimate victory goes to the side which succeeds in rallying people. (4) Conversely, when the people deny or withdraw their support, the guerrilla lose their ability to disengage, disappear and exist and shortly are down and wipe out. (5) The decisive factor in the twilight war in South Vietnam is the support of the rural masses.
Which is the most fitting 4th sentence for the given paragraph: (A) For the first time however, the waters of Laguna de Bay are serving a new and different purpose. (B) Today, these lands can be planted to palay during off-season. (C) They are being harnessed to water rice field along the shores which are idle during the dry season. (D) Fish abound in its waters and its shores have been favorable breeding ground for ducks. (E) Laguna de Bay has, for centuries, been a major source of livelihood for people living along its shores.
Which is the fitting 3rd sentence in the paragraph: (A) Guerrilla movements can exist only when they have some support from the people in their area of operations. (B) This is because in all lands where a strong, ideologically motivated guerrilla force looks in struggle with the government, ultimate victory goes to the side which succeeds in rallying people. (C) Conversely, when the people deny or withdraw their support, the guerrilla lose their ability to disengage, disappear and exist and shortly are down and wipe out. (D) The decisive factor in the twilight war in South Vietnam is the support of the rural masses. (E) The greater the support the more effective the guerrillas become.
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. __________, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas.
Learning Activity 3: Narrative Analysis
The writer presented what point of view in the narrative essay about Jerry?
What narrative device was used in the paragraph about the first ascension to a mountain top?
A strategy in writing a definition paragraph that shows the evolution of the word and how it was formed.
True or False: The main aim of descriptive paragraphs is to describe a particular thing as accurately as possible.
This is one of the terms used in writing narratives that refers to the outcome of the characters’ actions.
Learning Activity 4: Cause and Effect
There are five transition words used in the following cause and effect paragraph. Write them in order: (Paragraph about urban population growth).
Learning Activity 5: Essay Analysis
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following is not a proposed solution of the author?
According to the essay sample, which of these is not a problem specified by the author?
An example of a dangerous site that children can easily access:
Is the conclusion positive or negative?
Learning Activity 7: Text Analysis
Which among the following choices is the most suitable/strongest inference for the given sentence: "He admitted to plagiarizing this piece of text."
In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question fall: What is the author trying to emphasize in the text?
In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question fall: How does this statement relate to the other parts of the text?
Statements of ______ may be proven through personal observations, researches, and experimentation.
In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question fall: To whom did the author intend to write the text for?
Learning Activity 8: Claims
"So, although on the surface volunteering may look like 'working for free,' in fact it is a great investment in one’s future career."
"Defense mechanisms are numerous, and each person has a set of their own."
"Stories about being abducted by aliens are frightening, because knowing the size of the Universe, one can never be sure that aliens do not exist, or that their intentions are non-hostile."
"During your first two days in a hostel, you can meet more new people than you did throughout your whole last year of office work."
"Too much alcohol may cause a lot of heart-related diseases."
Learning Activity 9: Intertext and Hypertext
This is portrayed by the use paraphrasing another author's statement. What is being described?
This is achieved through an accumulation of a variety of texts connecting to a single text to form a meaning. What is being described?
This goes beyond what is included in the text, with references a reader can easily access. What is being described?
The commonly used strategy in digital media/text. What is being described?
This analyzes the media in which the text is used. What is being described?
Learning Activity 10: Assertions and Counterclaims
Rowling created truly vivid characters; however, not all of them revealed their potential from the very beginning...
Many high school graduates simply do not have an opportunity to continue their education right away...
They conducted a study in which a group of healthy young men slept 8 hours one night...
Abortion causes severe psychological and emotional damage to a woman who has undergone this surgery.
R. Dworkin does something rather novel and considers that, rather than being immoral...
Learning Activity 11: Literary Analysis
What did the main idea of the story make you feel as the reader? Identify what is described.
A review of Harry Potter contains the following passage: It all starts in a rather trivial way though...
You must have an interest in the book you're analyzing.
After reading the book, that's when to take notes of what you have read.
This is where you identify the climax of the story.
Learning Activity 12: Research Reports
A part of the research report that gives the synthesis of the supporting details.
The part of a research report that describes the procedure to arrive at the result.
This part of a research report describes the instrument used to arrive at a result.
This identifies what type of research it is going to be.
The step in writing a research report wherein you formulate questions related to the topic.
Learning Activity 13: Resume and Application Letter
It is in bad taste to stress your interest in applying for the job in the company.
Identify which part of the resume the following information belongs to: Certificate of N5 level Japanese Language Proficiency.
Identify which part of the resume the following information belongs to: Experienced with Moodle.
You may choose not to include your address in the email copy of your application letter.
The application letter must be in strict business letter format.
Short Quizzes
Short Quiz 1: Writing Fundamentals
True or False: It's best to think of different topics and discover various points of focus so you can keep your options open before writing.
True or False: In brainstorming, you must find the related ideas to the topic you have in mind and link it to subtopics.
Learning to write is a
A pre-writing strategy which is the process of pouring out all your thoughts nonstop in an exact order, language and form as you think them.
Complete the following sentence: "Writing without ________ is like a human body without skeleton; writing without ________ is like a skeleton with no flesh."
In writing a text, these two elements must be present: content and
Which of the following statements is true?
A stage in writing where you look for any mechanical errors.
True or False: The final draft does not require editing or revising.
Pre-writing requires an
Short Quiz 2: Paragraph Coherence
Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: [Technology advances in education...]
Choose the correct transition words for the paragraph about international sporting events.
Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: [Allergy season...]
Which of the following contains the topic sentence?
Choose the proper pattern of arrangement of the following jumbled paragraph: [Laguna de Bay...]
Which among the set of sentences is most appropriate to be the 4th sentence?
Which of the following contains the topic sentence?
Short Quiz 3: Narrative and Descriptive Analysis
What type of description is used in the paragraph about Don Quixote?
The term that refers to the consequences or events caused by the climax.
What type of figure of speech is used in the following sentence: The lady in the water screamed like a banshee?
The writer presented what point of view in the narrative essay about Independence Day?
What narrative device was used in the paragraph from Dead Stars?
What is the strategy used in the development of the paragraph about protein quality?
What type of description is used in the paragraph about The Great Wall of China?
What is the strategy used in the development of the paragraph about absurd?
What is the figure of speech used for the round orange moon in Dead Stars?
The Latin word from which the word "narration" comes.
Which of the following questions is not beneficial in exploring your topic?
Short Quiz 5: Persuasive Essay Analysis
Which of the following statements is not true according to the essay?
One advantage of volunteering is meeting new people. Which of the following is not one of the benefits it could yield?
Which of the following is not said to be a health benefit of volunteering?
More and more employers are looking into volunteering experiences than personal skills.
What is the author's conclusion?
Second reason presented by author on why Southeast Asia is a viable tourism option.
An evidence of the second reason presented by the author.
A sentence which gives an evidence of the affordability of transportation in Southeast Asia.
The sentence concluding the first reason presented by the author.
The sentence concluding the paragraph on the diverse culture of Southeast Asia.
Short Quiz 7: Text Analysis
In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question fall: How does this contribute to the variety of texts done discussing the same topic?
The text does not have a meaning by itself.
In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question fall: Is the stand of the author clear?
Which among the following choices is the most suitable/strongest inference for the given sentence: "Drug use is detrimental to society."
In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question fall: Where was the text published or found?
Which of the following words does not signal a statement of opinion?
This is a strategy that is purposefully writing a passage leaning towards a single perspective.
In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question fall: In what tone did the author write the text?
Which among the following choices is the most suitable/strongest inference for the given sentence: "This group has garnered the most music awards for this year."
What do you call the terms used in a text that need further definition as they are exclusively used in a field of study?
Short Quiz 8: Claims
"If you move to China, you will discover another reason why this country is worth moving to: its prices."
"The police should be responsible of the people’s safety and not a source of fear."
"Global warming, despite others’ doubts, exists."
"The four circles, or stages of mourning are denial, anger, bargaining, and depression; the exit is acceptance."
"Let us choose to believe the opposite, and not doubt the possibility of us being the masters of our lives..."
"At least 25 percent of the federal budget should be spent on helping upgrade business to clean technologies..."
"Volunteering is a great alternative to a number of other activities, since it can help you acquire work experience..."
"Time is gold."
"Anger can be effectively used to establish and defend your personal boundaries..."
"Western classical music has not just artistic and cultural value, but also causes a number of unexpected and positive effects..."
Short Quiz 9: Hypertext and Context
Through this, the text related to the topic you are reading may be easily found through search engines. What is being described?
At its whole, this will heavily affect the way the text is written. What is being described?
These are the circumstances surrounding a topic. What is being described?
This is also known as 'interactive multimedia.'
This can be divided into static (or something prepared or stored in advance) or dynamic (something that continually changes). What is being described?
In the analysis of this, even the way pictures are selected is scrutinized. What is being described?
This is described as 'a structural analysis of texts in relation to the larger system of signifying practices or uses of signs in culture.' What is being described?
A nonlinear way of presenting information. What is being described?
This refers to the occasion or situation in which the reader can consider while analyzing. What is being described?
This builds relationships and connections among social meanings. What is being described?
Short Quiz 10: Assertions and Counterclaims
St. Thomas Aquinas gave five proofs for God’s existence...
Lord Templeman suggested that the issue of consent was irrelevant...
On the other hand, the exploitation of the system of standardized testing...
Of course, any book can be described like this...
It is equally possible many gods could exist...
Insomnia affects not only the mind, but also the body...
Insomnia, or sleep deprivation, is a dangerous condition...
Studying is a necessity rather than a privilege.
A woman who has undergone the abortion procedure may develop...
What epicness is there in a lovey-dovey story...
Short Quiz 11: Literary Critique
A review of the Twilight Saga contains the following passage: The first and foremost question...
Where did the story take place and how does it relate to the story?
In evaluating an article, it is important for it to be generally unknown so you can grab the reader's attention.
A critique must contain the following parts except for:
This part of the literary analysis gives the subtopics.
It is important to dwell on the author's life and his works in a literature analysis.
There are different interpretations of a single literature. There may be similarities in some but there will always be differences.
This part of a literature review contains the general indications of the work.
What happens in the story that changed the course of the character/s?
In writing a critique, focus on the flaws of the text.
Short Quiz 12: Project Proposals
The part of a project proposal that gives the funding details.
The cover sheet must be in ______ format.
A part of the project detail that emphasizes what the project can contribute to a group of people in the society.
An element of a good project proposal that details where to get the funds to bring the project to fruition.
A part of the project proposal that identifies similar solutions.
This informs the recipient of what the project aims to achieve.
The references of the research report is recommended to be in MLA format.
A part of the project detail that uses diagrams to illustrate what tools to use in the implementation of the project.
This gives what the end product of the project is.
This part of the project details identifies the implementation challenges.
Short Quiz 13: Resume Writing
Use any font you want in creating your resume as long as it is somewhat readable.
Identify which part of the resume the following information belongs to: Skilled in written and oral communication.
Identify which part of the resume the following information belongs to: Finished a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy (2011-2015).
Identify which part of the resume the following information belongs to: I have volunteered for various non-government organizations...
The opening paragraph of your application letter must contain:
Your resume must include your birthday and gender.
Prior research about the company you're applying for helps in composing your application letter.
Factual errors in your resume are worse than typographical errors.
Which is the usual format followed in sending an application letter via email?
Identify which part of the resume the following information belongs to: Can handle pressure.
Long Quizzes
Long Quiz 1: Paragraph Development
Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: [Shakespeare never grows old...]
Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: [International sporting events...]
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition word: [Turkish governments...]
Identify the topic sentence: [Most people want to get married...]
Identify the topic sentence: [Everyday in one way or another...]
Identify the topic sentence: [The expansion of the world population...]
Long Quiz 2: Descriptive and Definition Analysis
What type of definition is used in the given paragraph about Newton’s First Law?
True or False: The rising action refers to events caused by the climax.
Read the following paragraph and identify what type of description is used: [Football picture...]
Which of the two cities is cheaper in terms of dining: [Tokyo vs. Kyoto]?
True or False: Descriptive paragraphs may or may not appeal to the five senses of the readers.
Cause and effect requires a
Based on the sample paragraph, complete the outline: [Personal Computer...]
Which of the two cities has the higher cost for transportation: [Tokyo vs. Kyoto]?
This refers to the logical transition of one sentence or paragraph to another.
_____ refers to the technique that suggests hints on future events in a story.
True or False: The subject in a descriptive paragraph may be conveyed in detail through an explanation of its significance.
Long Quiz 3: Essay Analysis
Paragraph order: [Skipping classes essay]
Signal words used (arranged according to its order in the essay): [Skipping classes essay]
Type of paragraph development: [Skipping classes essay]
Long Quiz 4: Critical Reading
Critical reading is a way to identify new ways of thinking.
Often mistaken as a plagiarized passage.
A strategy in critical reading that requires the reader to put himself/herself on the author's shoes.
This involves the analysis of the author's use of signs in obtaining the meaning of the text.
This element of text is identified for the reader to know how this was developed and asserted throughout the text.
"Therefore, I think it is important to learn to distinguish between light constructive feelings of care..."
"The death penalty is an unfair and rather ineffective means of punishment."
"Feminism should be seen as a movement that has a role and value..."
You will identify this through comparing and contrasting the text to other works.
This uses various techniques such as allusion, quotation and referencing.
"Reading like a writer can help you understand how the process of writing is a series of making choices..."
This helps the reader control the level of detail of the document he/she is examining.
"Video games are perhaps the most popular and widespread form of entertainment at present."
"One of the most important functions of the judicial system is to punish the criminals..."
"Instead of killing time playing Angry Birds, one might want to use their gadget as a learning tool..."
In ____, the critical reader does not accept anything at face value...
The following are the types of reading and discussion in critical reading except:
You will identify this through taking notes and paraphrasing the key points.
"Standardized tests are meant to set a high standard and promote objectivity."
"For political correctness to achieve its goals, too many words have to be banned."
Critical reading may only consist of negative observations and analysis.
"One of the main purposes of testing is to set a standard..."
"People in democratic countries vote for their candidates on presidential elections..."
This is used to establish connections between language, images, characters, topics, themes and the like.
It is recommended to read looking only for facts and more information.
This type of reading aims to find a particular piece of information in a text.
"Execution is actually a judicial murder."
Critical reading aims to find the faults and flaws in the text.
It is important to slowly read and savor the text you're reading in order to critically analyze it.
It's deemed irrelevant to consider other points of view other than what the text presents.
Long Quiz 5: Research Report Analysis
Identify the part of the research report where the following passage falls: [The Catalyst study...]
Identify the part of the research report where the following passage falls: [Pernia variables...]
Identify the part of the research report where the following passage falls: [The Catalyst issues...]
Identify the part of the research report where the following passage falls: [OFWs...]
Identify the part of the research report where the following passage falls: [The Catalyst scope...]
Identify the part of the research report where the following passage falls: [OFW communication...]
Identify the part of the research report where the following passage falls: [Philippine Journalism...]
In the resume, where does the information number 6 fall under?
In the resume, where does the information number 5 fall under?
In the resume, where does the information number 3 fall under?
In the resume, where does information number 4 fall under?
In the resume, where does information number 2 fall under?
What question does the following passage in the sample book review answer: [Tolkien’s language...]
What question does the following passage in the sample book review answer: [Awe-inspiring moments...]
What element does the following passage discuss: [Tolkien’s languages...]
What element does the following passage discuss: [The One Ring...]
What element does the following passage discuss: [Multiple storylines...]
Identify the part of the research report where the following passage falls: [Quantitative research...]
Identify the part of the research report where the following passage falls: [586 news stories...]
Identify the part of the research report where the following passage falls: [OFW recognition...]
What type of job application letter is given?
What position is the person applying for?
In what paragraph number did the applicant summarize his experiences?
In what paragraph number did the applicant describe his/her skills?
What is the name of the applicant?
What is the main goal/objective of the project proposal?
What part of the project proposal does the following sentence fall under: [Literature review costs...]
What part of the project proposal does the following sentence fall under: [Geological Engineering...]
What part of the project proposal does the following sentence fall under: [Sifting information...]
What part of the project proposal does the following sentence fall under: [Secondary audience...]
Third Periodical Exam
The most common method of discovering a topic.
Which step in writing process includes coming up with ideas for you to write?
Tell which figure of speech is used in the following sentences: The leaves of the trees waved in the wind.
The sequential flow of ideas in a sentence.
Each level of an outline must have same grammatical structures.
_________ is the part of the story where the characters and setting are introduced...
The logical transition of one sentence or paragraph to another.
_________ is the formal definition of a term.
Tell which figure of speech is used in the following sentences: Laughter is music for the soul.
Tell which figure of speech is used in the following sentences: Her eyes were like fireflies.
Which of these statements are supporting details?
_________ shows the formation of the word and how it has evolved through time.
There are terms that are defined by the author’s perspective and experiences. What are these terms called?
Nordquist suggested the structure of paragraphs in a problem-solution essay...
The most unrestrained method in finding a suitable topic.
Which of the following is the best test of friendship?
Which step in the writing process includes expressing ideas in sentences and paragraphs?
Why are human beings the best creation of God?
Tell which figure of speech is used in the following sentences: I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!
The time and the place where the story takes place.
Which of the following sentences is not coherent?
The highest point in a story.
Which of the following statements is true about the three main principles in developing classification paragraphs?
Which step in the writing process includes correcting mechanical errors and filtering the information needed...
The technique in finding a writing topic by finding the relationships between ideas.
The element of a paragraph that gives life to the characters and gives sense to the setting.
A story cannot be without a foundation...
The intent of dividing items into groups.
Which of the following sentences is the topic sentence of the paragraph?
Which of the following is not true about the topic sentence of a paragraph?
Which step in the writing process includes checking for errors of your work?
_________ is the outcome of the events and the character’s actions.
The topic sentence in the paragraph about a newspaper is sentence number
The type of paragraph development: [Newspaper paragraph]
Give one signal word from the paragraph, indicating space, location and place.
Which narrative device is used by the writer to present hints to future events?
Fourth Quarter Exam
Identify what type of reading the following statement refers to: Skimming the text means you look for the main point of the reading and identify the details that support that point.
Identify what type of reading the following statement refers to: Scanning the text means you look for specific information only.
Identify the element of text discussed in the following statement: This answers the question, who is the text for?
Identify what type of reading the following statement refers to: This answers the questions like what is the text about? How does it make you feel as the reader?
Identify the element of text discussed in the following statement: This answers the question, what is the main purpose of the text?
It is done to improve the text in its content and style.
Consult related readings in order to learn how to approach the same topic in different ways.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a claim of fact?
What narrative device is used when an author interrupts the main action to present an earlier event?
Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: "The wind whispered secrets through the trees."
In a research report, which section provides a synthesis of existing studies related to the topic?
What is the primary purpose of a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
Which part of a resume should include your contact information?
What type of paragraph development is used when explaining the reasons and consequences of an event?
Identify the element of a story that refers to the time and place where the events occur.
What is the main difference between intertext and hypertext?
In critical reading, what strategy involves imagining yourself in the author’s position to understand their perspective?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in writing a project proposal?
What is the purpose of the ‘Deliverables’ section in a project proposal?
Identify the type of claim in the statement: "All students should wear uniforms to promote equality."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between skimming and scanning?
Skimming involves reading quickly to grasp the main idea and supporting details, while scanning involves searching for specific information within a text.
How can I improve my critical reading skills?
Practice active reading strategies such as annotating, questioning the text, contextualizing, and evaluating arguments to enhance your critical reading skills.
What are the key components of a strong resume?
A strong resume includes contact details, an opening statement, educational qualifications, key skills, work experience, and personal attributes, all tailored to the job applied for.
How do I structure a research report?
A research report typically includes an abstract, introduction, review of literature, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and recommendations, following a clear and logical format.