DIAGNOSTIC TEST

English 7
1. What is the primary purpose of a problem-solution
expository text?

a. To tell a fictional story

b. To describe a personal experience
c. To present a problem and propose solutions
d. To persuade readers to agree with an opinion
2. Which of the following transition markers is
commonly used in a problem-solution text?

a. On the other hand

b. One possible solution is
c. Similarly
d. In contrast
3. What is a key characteristic of the diction and
style in a problem-solution text?

a. It uses emotional and informal language

b. It contains discipline-specific and technical terms
c. It avoids using research-based facts
d. It focuses only on personal opinions
4. Which of the following is an example of a problem-
solution essay topic?

a. "The Importance of Exercise"

b. "Climate Change: Causes and Effects"
c. "Reducing Plastic Pollution in Oceans"
d. "My Favorite Hobby"
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of
effective problem-solution essays?

a. Clear problem statement

b. Presentation of biased viewpoints
c. Logical organization
d. Supported solutions with evidence
6. This type of claim asserts whether something is
true or false, or to what extent it is true.

a. claim of truth
b. claim of fact
c. claim of value
d. claim of policy
7. This type of claim expresses a judgment about
something, stating whether it is good or bad, right or
wrong, desirable or undesirable. It involves subjective
assessments based on personal beliefs, cultural norms,
or ethical principles.

a. claim of truth
b. claim of fact
c. claim of value
d. claim of policy
8. This type of claim proposes a specific course of action
or solution to address a problem or achieve a particular
goal. It focuses on what should be done or what actions
should be taken.

a. claim of truth
b. claim of fact
c. claim of value
d. claim of policy
9. It refers to the act of directly citing or referencing
specific language or passages from a text to support the
main idea.

a. quoting
b. summarizing
c. paraphrasing
d. plagiarizing
10. It involves restating information from the original text
in your own words while retaining the original meaning.

a. quoting
b. summarizing
c. paraphrasing
d. plagiarizing
11. Which of the following best describes the prewriting
stage?

a. Writing the final version of the essay

b. Revising and editing the draft
c. Brainstorming ideas and organizing information
d. Submitting the finished essay
12. Why is drafting important in the writing process?

a. It allows writers to finalize their essay without making

changes.
b. It helps organize ideas into sentences and paragraphs
before revising.
c. It eliminates the need for prewriting and
brainstorming.
d. It ensures the essay is free from all grammatical
errors.
13. A student is writing an essay on deforestation and
wants to make it more persuasive. Which strategy would
be most effective?

a. Adding more adjectives to describe the destruction of

forests
b. Including statistical data on the rate of deforestation
and its effects
c. Writing a personal opinion without supporting details
d. Using only rhetorical questions to engage the reader
14. If you were writing a problem-solution essay on ocean
pollution, what would be the most logical structure?

a. Introduce the topic → present different types of ocean

pollution → explain the best solutions
b. State personal experiences with pollution → describe its
history → suggest solutions
c. List random facts about pollution → explain how it affects
people → conclude with a summary
d. Start with solutions → describe why they work → identify the
problem last
15. Your teacher asks you to evaluate a classmate’s problem-
solution essay. What criteria should you focus on to give
constructive feedback?

a. The length of the essay and the number of paragraphs

b. The writer’s handwriting and the size of the text
c. The clarity of the problem, logical organization, and
effectiveness of solutions
d. The number of transition words used, regardless of
meaning
16. What is the purpose of revising an essay?

a. To make the handwriting look better

b. To check if the ideas are clear and organized
c. To count the number of words
d. To decorate the paper
17. Which part of writing checks for spelling and
punctuation errors?

a. Prewriting
b. Drafting
c. Editing
d. Publishing
18. Your classmate’s essay is hard to understand because
the ideas are mixed up. What should you suggest?

a. Check if the ideas are in the right order

b. Add more difficult words
c. Make the sentences longer
d. Leave it as it is
19. Why is peer editing helpful?

a. It allows classmates to share and improve each other’s

work
b. It makes students rewrite their whole essay
c. It is only for correcting grammar
d. It helps the teacher do less work
20. Which of the following will make a problem-solution
essay stronger?

a. Using real examples to explain the problem

b. Adding random facts that are not related
c. Writing a very short essay with no details
d. Not giving any solution to the problem
21. What does publishing mean in the writing process?

a. Writing the first draft

b. Sharing the final work with others
c. Adding more ideas to the essay
d. Checking spelling and grammar
22. Which of these is an example of publishing?

a. Posting your essay on social media

b. Writing notes in your notebook
c. Thinking about a topic for an essay
d. Talking about your essay with a friend
23. Why is publishing important?

a. So the writer can keep their work private

b. So others can read and learn from the writer’s ideas
c. So the essay can have more words
d. So the writer can change the topic anytime
24. Your classmate wants to publish their essay online.
What advice would you give?

a. Check if the essay is clear and well-written before

posting
b. Publish it immediately, even if there are mistakes
c. Only share it with one person and keep it private
d. Rewrite the whole essay before sharing it
25. Your teacher asks you to publish your essay in a
creative way. What is the BEST choice?

a. Writing it on a plain sheet of paper and hiding it

b. Creating a colorful brochure or a poster
c. Keeping it in your notebook forever
d. Writing it down and throwing it away
26. What is a letter of request?

a. A letter that tells a story

b. A letter that asks for something politely
c. A letter that describes a place
d. A letter that gives instructions
27. Which part of a letter of request includes the greeting?

a. Heading
b. Salutation
c. Body text
d. Signature
28. Why is it important to use polite words in a letter of
request?

a. To make the letter longer

b. To show respect and increase the chance of getting a
response
c. To confuse the reader
d. To make the letter look fancy
29. Your classmate is writing a letter of request but forgot
to include a salutation. What should you suggest?

a. Leave it out because it’s not important

b. Add a proper greeting like "Dear Mr./Ms." before the
recipient's name
c. Write only the person’s name without a greeting
d. End the letter with "Thank you" instead
30. If you were writing a letter of request to your principal,
what should you do?

a. Use a respectful and formal tone

b. Use casual words like “Hey!” or “What’s up, Bro?”
c. Make the letter very short with no details
d. Demand what you need without saying “please”
31. What is the main purpose of writing a letter of
request?

a. To entertain the reader

b. To ask for something politely
c. To tell a story
d. To describe a place
32. Which of the following should you do first before
writing a letter of request?

a. Write without planning

b. Brainstorm and organize your ideas
c. Send the letter immediately
d. Ignore grammar and spelling
33. Why is it important to organize your thoughts before
writing a letter of request?

a. To make the letter look longer

b. To ensure the message is clear and convincing
c. To use difficult words
d. To impress the reader with complicated sentences
34. Your friend is writing a letter of request but forgot to
include the purpose of the letter. What should you
suggest?

a. Ignore it because the recipient will understand anyway

b. Clearly state why the letter is being written and what is
being requested
c. Add more greetings instead of explaining the purpose
d. Use only short phrases without details
35. Which of the following makes a letter of request more
effective?

a. Writing in a polite and respectful tone

b. Using informal and casual language
c. Making demands instead of requests
d. Avoiding explanations for the request
36. Your friend is about to send a letter of request but is
unsure if it sounds respectful. What is the BEST way to help
them?

a. Tell them to add more words to make it longer

b. Suggest they revise the letter to improve tone and
politeness
c. Ask them to remove all formal words to sound more casual
d. Encourage them to send it as is because the recipient will
understand
37. A letter of request has unclear instructions and missing
details. What should be done before sending it?

a. Rewrite it using only short sentences

b. Add more information and organize ideas logically
c. Make it longer by repeating the same points
d. Send it anyway and hope the reader understands
38. If a letter of request has many spelling and grammar
mistakes, how might the recipient react?

a. They may take it less seriously and ignore the request

b. They will appreciate the effort and respond immediately
c. They will be impressed by the creativity of the letter
d. They will correct the mistakes before replying
39. Why is publishing a letter of request online an effective
way to create awareness about an issue?

a. It allows more people to see and support the request

b. It guarantees an immediate solution from authorities
c. It helps the writer practice their typing skills
d. It ensures only a few people can access the letter
40. You are asked to evaluate a classmate’s letter of request.
What criteria should you focus on?

a. The length of the letter and number of words

b. The handwriting style and font used
c. The clarity, politeness, and organization of ideas
d. The use of long and complicated sentences
Well done!