Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Schools Division of Zamboanga Sibugay
Pangi, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
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Basalem National High School
Basalem, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay

3rd Quarter Diagnostic Test

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
Name ________________________________Gr./Sec._______________ Date_________ Score _______
Multiple Choice: Write the letter of your answer in the space before each number.
_______1. What is defined as critical, objective, specialized texts written by experts or professionals in a
given field using formal language?
A. Non- Academic Text B. Academic Text C. Audience D. Flow
_______2. What feature of academic writing refers to the use of formal language rather than slang or
informal language?
A. Complexity B. Formality C. Precision D. Objectivity
_______3. When do you use formal language?
A. In an academic essay. C. When you write a text message.
B. When talking to a friend D. When you feel like doing it
_______4. The term "VERY OFTEN" may be improved using a more appropriate academic word. Which
word is most appropriate to use?
A. Frequently B. seriously C. rarely D. stubbornly
_______5. Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
A. I have a ton of experience in this area.
B. I have a considerable amount of experience in this area.
C. I have a lot of experience in this area.
D. I have many experiences in this area.
_______6. Using formal language, which is the improved version of the following statement?
"The research assistant checked out the incident and got back to him the next day."
A. The research assistant navigated the incident and returned to him the following day.
B. The research assistant investigated the incident and reported it to him the following day.
C. The research assistant knows more about the matter and reported to him the following day.
D. The research assistant explored the incident but failed to coordinate with him the following day.
_______7. What is the full version of the contracted word, "they're"?
A. they are not B. the yore C. they are D. none of the above
_______8. Which sentence uses informal language:
A. It was clearly indicated in the document C. I regret to inform you...
B. Should you have a problem, please feel free to call. D. Give me the salt, will ya?
_______9. Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”
A. He wants more money. C. Better give him more dough.
B. I need some extra bucks. D. He requested more money.
_______10. What text structure is used in the following passage?
"This is the biggest wild card. While both games allow multiplayer action, Minecraft lends
itself more to solo play, while Roblox is social from the minute you sign on -- and friending
and chatting are a huge part of the game"
A. Chronological/ Sequence C. Problem and Solution
B. Compare and Contrast D. Cause and Effect
_______11. What text structure uses the keywords, however, similarly, like, unlike?
A. Chronological Order C. Compare & Contrast
B. Cause & Effect D. Problem & Solution
_______12. What text structure tells what happened and why it happened?
A. Compare & Contrast C. Order and Sequence
B. Chronological Order D. Cause & Effect
_______13. What text structure is used in the paragraph below?
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright, yellow light glared
into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers,
the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
A. Description C. Compare and Contrast
B. Order and Sequence D. Problem and Solution
_______14. What words make the following paragraph Order and Sequence?
When I get to my classroom in the morning, the first thing I do is hang up my coat and my backpack.
Then I turn in my homework and sharpen my pencil. After that, I am ready for work, so I sit down at
my seat and start on the morning assignment on the board.
A. So, My, Do, Is B. Am, For, Is, Get C. First Thing, Then, After D. Sharpen, Homework, Pencil
_______15. Which clue words indicate problem and solution?
A. first, last, next, after C. compare, similar, both, alike
B cause, as a result of, consequently D. threat, difficulty, possibility, hope, issue, resolve
_______16. If a text had the title, "Sunburn? Ways to Ease the Pain", what text structure would you expect
it to be?
A. Cause and Effect C. Chronological Order/ Sequence
B. Problem and Solution D. Descriptive

_______17. Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
 Maria had a birthday party at her house. Her best friends Susan, Tammy, Kacy, and Paula came to
her party. They played games and sang songs. They ate birthday cake and ice cream. Then Maria
opened her presents. Susan gave her the magic set she'd been hoping for.
What happened right before Maria opened her presents?
A. Maria's friends came to her party C. They played games.
B. Maria received a magic set. D. They ate cake and ice cream.
_______18. How would you know if a text was written in a problem-solution text structure?
A. The text would explain the steps of an event in time order.
B. The text would explain one main issue and the solution to this issue.
C. The text would show how two things are similar and different.
D. The text would define and describe one main topic.
_______19. Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?
A. using your own words C. summary being shorter than the text
B. exact words from the text D. including main ideas or events only
_______20. Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?
A. The Summary is a true thought but not in the passage.
B. The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.
C. The Summary is specific, detailed information contained in the passage.
D. The Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.
_______21. Which is not a summarizing technique?
A. Someone/ Wanted/ But/ So B. TARGETS C. SAAC Method D. Plotting
_______22. What is the best summary of the passage below?
Right now, Jason was playing right field. He really wanted to play third base. Earlier this year, the
coach had put him in left field and second base in a game, but never at third base. Once in practice,
the coach let him play third base, but he kept missing ground balls. When he did stop one, he made a
bad throw to first base. Maybe if he kept practicing, Jason would be good enough to play third base.
That was his dream.
A. Jason really wanted to play third base. C. Jason was the best player on his team.
B. Jason had trouble catching ground balls. D. Jason was too lazy to practice.
_______23. Does the meaning of the text change when you write an objective summary?
A. No, it's shorter but has the same meaning.
B. Yes, the meaning changes because someone else is writing it.
C. It depends on the material and who originally wrote it.
D. No, but it is longer than the original text.
_______24. Which sentence is the most objective (the least biased or opinionated)?
A. "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and most people seem to
like it.
B. "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and it is SO good.
C. "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and it was released in the
year 2000.
D. "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from my favorite album of theirs, No Strings Attached, and it was
released in the year 2000
_______25. What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
A. To be a pretty sentence C. To be a sentence in your introduction
B. To introduce your paper to the reader D. To explain what your essay will be about

Answer Key: EAPP Pre-test

1. B
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. D
10. B
11. B
12. D
13. A
14. C
15. B
16. B
17. D
18. B
19. B
20. BD
21. A
22. A
23. C
24. C
25. B