Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
CONCEPCION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Concepcion, Misamis Occidental
Email address: concepcion_nhs@yahoo.com

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

2nd Quarter Examination

Name: __________________________________________ Grade&Section: ___________________ Date: ________________

Read instructions carefully before answering.

Part I. Multiple Choice

Directions: Choose the best answer that describes in each item. Write the letter of your choice at the blank before the number.

______1. A concept paper is written mainly to:

a. distinguish between the old and new meaning of a word/concept.
b. trace the development of a word from its old form to its new one.
c. clarify the meaning of a concept.
d. identify the examples of a concept.
______2. At the heart of a concept paper is usually:
a. the definition of the term. c. a distinction between its standard and slang versions.
b. the semantic history of the concept. d. the examples of the concept.
______3. The etymology of a concept or word clarifies:
a. the changes in the meaning of the word. c. the origin and development of the word/concept.
b. the original form of the concept. d. the development of a word from its old form to its new one.
______4. The following defines the position paper EXCEPT:
a. express ones ideas to give explanation to existing problems
b. convince that a policy or action must or must not be adopted with the intent of improving the organization
c. used to advocate the reader on an argument or position
d. serves as a foundation of the full proposal
______5. This is a part of the position in which it presents the issue while grabbing the attention of the readers.
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Main Idea
______6. This is where the author restates the position and main argument.
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Main Idea
______7. This is where the author provides counterarguments against the possible weaknesses of his/her arguments.
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Main Idea
_______8. This is where the statistical data, interviews and testimonies are found.
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Main Idea
_______9. Statements such as quotation, a challenge, or a question are usually found.
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Main Idea
______10. This is what makes your stand on your position paper weakens.
a. criticism c. The use of passive voice
b. fallacy d. Plagiarism

Part II. Modified True or False

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If not, underline the phrase or word that makes it wrong and write the correct answer on
the blank.
______11. A research instrument should be valid and reliable.
______12. Interviews are least time consuming and difficult to analyze data.
______13. When conducting an experiment, always ensure the confidentiality of participants.
______14. Open-ended questions aim to get specific information such as the age and address of the participant.
______15. An experiment cannot be replicated.
______16. Leading questions must be asked because they guide the participants into giving a specific answer for the research.
______17. One of the advantages of using a questionnaire is that it has the lowest response rate.
______18. The Intelligent Consent Form (ICF) must be filled out by the participants before the experiment.
______19. The warm-up stage is a stage in which respondents are asked to take basic physical exercises to prepare them for the interview.
______20. Audio recordings can be used to record the interview with the respondents.
______21. It is okay to administer the questionnaire without validating it to the experts.
______22. Rectangles are used for positions in the organizational chart.
______23. Dotted lines symbolize direct relationship in the organizational chart.
______24. Diamond symbolizes an action to make in a flow chart. It is answerable by yes/no.
______25. Rounded Box indicates the start and end of the whole process in a flowchart.

Part III. Matching Type on Research Report

Directions: Match the items from column A to the items that are related to column B. Write the correct letter of the answer on the space
provided.

A B
________26. This part contains the problem of the study A. Title Page
and identifies the research gaps.

________27. This contains the research instruments used in B. Abstract

the study, how you gather and interpret the data

________28. Contains the content of the paper, author of the paper C. Introduction
and the data submitted in the paper

________29. This is a 100-250 words summary of the research paper D. Review of Related Literature/Studies

________30. This part uses the tables, charts or graphs to E. Methodology

present the data gathered.

________31. Contains the summary and synthesis of all F. Results

available sources directly related to the study

________32. These are the sources of all concepts the author G. Discussion
included in the paper.

________33. This is where the author restates the major findings, H. Conclusion
limitations of the study, recommendations and implications.

________34. This part is the why’s of the results. I. Acknowledgment

________35. This part is the recognition of the persons significant J. References

in the making of the research paper

Part IV. Synonyms and Antonyms

Directions: Write the appropriate Synonyms and Antonyms of the following word.

Synonyms Antonyms

36. Claim __________________ ____________________

37. Rightful __________________ ____________________
38. Vain __________________ ____________________
39. Predicament __________________ ____________________
40. Mischievous __________________ ____________________
41. Definite __________________ ____________________
42. Dull __________________ ____________________
43. Break __________________ ____________________
44. Scared __________________ ____________________
45. Important __________________ ____________________

Part V. Identify Facts and Opinions

Directions: Identify whether the following statements is a fact or opinion. Choose from the options below.

__________1. There may be 5 Sundays a month.

__________2. Internet contains the most dangerous contents that could influence the users.
__________3. There are 1000 cm in 1 meter.
__________4. Maybe the last super moon appearance was last year.
__________5. Bullying is the worst case of crime in the Philippines.
Prepared by:

KIM G. MATUBIS
Teacher II

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