Our Lady of the Pillar Academy of Sibonga Inc.

Poblacion, Sibonga, Cebu

Diagnostic Exam
English for Academic Purpose

Name: ____________________

I. Multiple Choice: Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. (2
pts. for each item)

1. In general, the critique should be organized in the following manner:

I. It should provide readers a sense of the ideas you want to tackle.

(What are some problems people face in their daily lives? What are
some heatly debated topics discussed among groups concerning the
community?)
II. Strengths and weaknesses should be part of the critique. Remember
that this is challenging and requires tact.
III. The next part should provide a summary of the concept.
IV. The critique should include the final recommendations of the author.

A. I-II-III-IV
B. I-III-II-IV
C. I-II-IV-III
D. I-III-IV-II

2. ________ are an important rhetorical pattern in academic writing as they

present a balanced view of things. However, they are based not only on
personal perspective but should be grounded on actual observations.

A. Critics
B. Criticism
C. Critiques
D. All of the above

3. The critique should provide background information for the reader to grasp the
issue raised in your piece.

A. True
B. False
C. Always false
D. Both true and false

4. Which of the following is not a literary theory?

A. Marxism
 B. Feminism
C. Perennialism
D. Feminism

5. This format of outlining uses roman numerals, letters, and numbers.

A. Standard
B. Modern
C. New
D. Traditional

6. This format of outlining uses only Hindu-Arabic numbers.

A. Standard
B. Old
C. Classic
D. Traditional

7. In this outline principle, entries should observe the same language structure
(e.g., words, phrases, sentences).

A. Parallelism
B. Coordination
C. Subordination
D. Division

8. In this outline principle, entries should observe levels of importance.

A. Parallelism
B. Coordination
C. Subordination
D. Division

9. In this outline principle, entries should observe differences of importance

(which ideas should be classified as minor or major ideas?).

A. Parallelism
B. Coordination
C. Subordination
D. Division

10. In this outline principle, entries should at least be two to be sure

That supporting points of a major idea are adequate.

A. Parallelism
B. Coordination
C. Subordination
D. Division
11. Only strengths should be part of the critique.

A. True
B. False
C. Always true
D. Both true and false

12. The _________ of the critique should include the final recommendations of
the author.

A. first section
B. second section
C. third section
D. final section

13. A major part of a critique is a brief summary of the event, book, concept, or
object being critiqued.

A. True
B. False
C. Always false
D. Both true and false

14. The _______________ is the main idea of an essay.

A. thesis statement
B. theme
C. supporting details
D. topic sentence

15. The _______________ serves as the main idea of a paragraph.

A. thesis statement
B. theme
C. supporting details
D. topic sentence

16. In general, the critique should be organized in the following manner:

V. It should provide readers a sense of the ideas you want to tackle.

(What are some problems people face in their daily lives? What are
some heatly debated topics discussed among groups concerning the
community?)
VI. Strengths and weaknesses should be part of the critique. Remember
that this is challenging and requires tact.
VII. The next part should provide a summary of the concept.
VIII. The critique should include the final recommendations of the author.

A. I-II-III-IV
 B. I-III-II-IV
C. I-II-IV-III
D. I-III-IV-II

17. ________ are an important rhetorical pattern in academic writing as they

present a balanced view of things. However, they are based not only on
personal perspective but should be grounded on actual observations.

A. Critics
B. Criticism
C. Critiques
D. All of the above

18. The critique should provide background information for the reader to grasp
the issue raised in your piece.

A. True
B. False
C. Always false
D. Both true and false

19. Which of the following is not a literary theory?

A. Marxism
B. Feminism
C. Perennialism
D. Feminism

20. Only strengths should be part of the critique.

A. True
B. False
C. Always true
D. Both true and false

21. A major part of a critique is a brief summary of the event, book, concept, or
object being critiqued.

A. True
B. False
C. Always false
D. Both true and false

22. The ___________ is the main section of the concept paper.

A. introduction of the essay

B. body of the essay
C. conclusion of the essay
D. recommendation of the essay
23. The __________ of the concept paper reemphasizes the thesis statement,
provides a summary of the body of the paper, and relates the importance of the
concept in a specific field of the world in general.

A. introduction
B. body
C. conclusion
D. entirety

24. Concept papers are not only to define, explicate, or explain something but is
used beyond the classroom. For instance, companies now require concept
papers for projects before certain actions are undertaken. Grant-giving bodies
require concept papers from researchers before funds are warded.

A. True
B. False
C. Always false
D. Both true and false

25. Central to developing concept papers is writing definitions. Definitions are

used to provide the meaning of a particular word or term. Definitions may be
formal, informal, or extended.

A. True
B. False
C. Always false
D. Both true and false

26. The ___________ is the main section of the concept paper.

A. introduction of the essay

B. body of the essay
C. conclusion of the essay
D. recommendation of the essay

26. The __________ of the concept paper reemphasizes the thesis statement,
provides a summary of the body of the paper, and relates the importance of the
concept in a specific field of the world in general.

A. introduction
B. body
C. conclusion
D. entirety

28.Concept papers are not only to define, explicate, or explain something but is
used beyond the classroom. For instance, companies now require concept papers
for projects before certain actions are undertaken. Grant-giving bodies require
concept papers from researchers before funds are warded.
 A. True
B. False
C. Always false
D. Both true and false

29. Central to developing concept papers is writing definitions. Definitions are

used to provide the meaning of a particular word or term. Definitions may be
formal, informal, or extended.

A. True
B. False
C. Always false
D. Both true and false
1. The _________ is devoted to a discussion of one side of an issue. While other
essays are devoted to presenting information, this paper tackles one significant
issue of a community on which the author takes a stand.

A. concept paper
B. position paper
C. reaction paper
D. research paper

2. The ________ of the position paper is similar to the topic sentence. It is the
central concept up for contention. Specifically, this would have supporters for
both negative and positive sides and the author chooses one for the position
paper.

A. claim
B. argumentative thesis
C. topic
D. issue

3. These are statements that support the author’s stand. In the previous example,
the author cites risks to public safety and the environment as points that
strengthen his/her stand.

A. claims
B. argumentative thesis
C. topic
D. issue

4. These are proofs to strengthen the author’s claims.

A. evidence
B. issues
C. claims
D. argumentative theses
5. A ______________ is a document that needs different approaches of data
collection and treatment.

A. narrative report
B. case study
C. technical report
D. survey

6. This section describes the different ways of collecting data and the strategies to
answer the research questions, e.g., techniques of analysis. Also, if applicable,
participants should also be described in general criteria in their selection and
number.

A. Background Study
B. Relevant Literature
C. Methods, Materials, and Participants
D. Results and Discussion

7. This section synthesizes studies that support the investigation.

A. Background Study
B. Relevant Literature
C. Methods, Materials, and Participants
D. Results and Discussion

8. This section delves into the nature of the problem, the circumstances that led to
the problem, and the reasons why the writer is addressing the problem through
research.

A. Background Study
B. Conclusions and Recommendations
C. Methods, Materials, and Participants
D. Results and Discussion

9. This section expounds on the answers to the research questions. Specifically,

this presents findings from the literature, survey, interviews, or experiments as
well as online research.

A. Background Study
B. Conclusions and Recommendations
C. Methods, Materials, and Participants
D. Results and Discussion

10. This section presents the generalizations drawn from the research results
and discussion.

A. Background Study
B. Conclusions and Recommendations
C. Methods, Materials, and Participants
 D. Results and Discussion

11. Data collection is a worthwhile experience as it teaches students to manage

information.

A. True
B. False
C. Always false
D. Both true and false