1) The woman likes to wear pink all the time. She must be a pink lover. What makes this statement biased? a) It is based on facts. b) It is based on one’s personal opinion. c) It is based on a logical explanation. d) It is based on a scientific fact. 2) Which statement is NOT an example of the author's bias? a) The no.1 song on the Billboard Top 100 this week is Rhianna's "Work." b) The best song today is the song of Sarah Geronimo. c) "One Call" is the most popular song of all time. d) The songs of Black Pink are children's favorite. 3) What is the factor that makes an author’s information untrustworthy? a) Opinions supported by facts b) Generalized ideas c) Ideas accompanied by research statistics d) Logical arguments 4) Why is it important to be cautious in absorbing biased ideas or opinions from an author? a) It may provide us with correct information. b) It may change our views and lead us to the wrong conclusion. c) It may aid us in achieving valid and authentic ideas. d) It may direct us to the correct conclusion. 5) Which of following statement is TRUE? a) A bias shapes someone's feelings, ideas, or behavior. b) A biased opinion is authentic and reliable. c) A biased opinion is scientifically proven fact, thus valid. d) All the information stated by an author is unbiased. 6) New cars are not built as well as they used to be. Owners of new cars in 2002 have more complaints about their automobiles than in past years. In fact, the recalling of new cars by their makers is becoming a routine practice in America. Instead of insisting upon safe, well-designed products, carmakers seem more concerned with throwing together shoddy automobiles and making a profit. Invariably, new cars need parts replaced almost as soon as the warranty expires. Unfortunately, people need transportation, so they continue to buy new automobiles. The author shows bias against ________________. a) new car owners b) foreign car manufacturers c) car repair shops d) automobile manufacturers 7) Everyone who cooks should own a food processor. This marvelous invention is now being used by over 12 million vegetarians, compared with only half that number a couple of years ago. Vegetarians rarely have a weight problem since most vegetables are low in calories and contain little or no fat. They do not suffer a build-up of cholesterol in the bloodstream as they grow older. Some doctors have suggested a link between vegetarianism and longevity. As Americans become more health-conscious, vegetarianism will certainly become more popular. The author shows bias for ___________. a) eating more vegetables b) eating “health foods” c) avoiding cholesterol d) becoming a vegetarian 8) America is certainly a strong military power; it now has the nuclear power to destroy the entire world. It is not the only country that has this capacity. The threat of nuclear war affects all of the people. The author seems biased against: a) American Military Power b) other Countries c) nuclear Arms d) the World 9) An independent insurance agent works directly for you, not for a large, anonymous organization. The agent must provide you with the best policy at the lowest price if he is to remain in business. The agent’s job is to help you find a policy that suits your needs. This may cover your life, health, home, or automobile. Independent insurance agents are free to recommend the best policy, regardless of which insurance company provides it. The author show bias in favor of ___________________. a) using an independent insurance agent b) selecting an insurance policy on your own c) avoiding low-cost insurance policies d) buying insurance from a well-known company 10) The entire so-called science of parapsychology is simply a clever fraud. The attention of parapsychologists is focused on false claims that fall outside the bounds of normal human experience, including extrasensory perception. These parapsychologists know about as much about real science as the town drunk. In truth, their experiments have been shown to be impossible to replicate, which is a fundamental qualification for a science. The author shows bias against ___________________. a) scientists b) experimentation c) parapsychologists d) the town drunk 11) Analyze the intention of words or expressions used in the following statements. "Michael Jordan wears Nike shoes and so should you!" What is the purpose of this statement? a) to encourage consumers to use the same product that their idol uses b) to show people that famous people have the same root as them c) to discourage consumers to buy the product promoted d) to present the benefits of the buying the product 12) "Television Advertisement: Rush to shop at Super-Mart this weekend, everyone will be there!" The purpose of this advertisement is to: a) show the advantages of going to the super-mart b) encourage consumers to visit the super-mart since everyone else will be visiting t c) present the real experiences of consumers after visiting the super-mart d) prove the statements of the consumers who already visited the super-mar 13) Which of the following expresses the use of derogatory phrases to create a negative opinion about someone or some other brands? a) “Are you tired of thinking up new gifts every time you get a party invitation?” b) “Don’t be the only person without a great gift at the next baby shower.” c) “Kris Aquino once complained about thinking of unique gifts.” d) “Other gift shops in this neighborhood are full of expensive junk.” 14) “Start losing weight now by trying our Herbal Slimming tea. Our slimming tea helps you lose weight by burning fat on your body. A lot of studies show that our product has helped millions around the world. It’s an amazing product to keep you in shape!” What does the text show: a) the statistics of consumers who bought the product b) the side effects experienced by the consumers after using the product c) the use of fancy words to have a positive response from consumers d) the statements of people who already experienced the product 15) Olga's Diner is a restaurant where the average Filipino receives above average service. What does this statement imply? a) It compares Olga’s Diner to other diners in the city. b) It presents the numbers of consumers who enjoyed the experience in the diner. c) It states the testimonies given by the consumers who already visited the diner. d) It encourages others to visit the diner too since other customers are already did. 16) Burger King: “Why eat with a clown, when you can dine with a king?” What is the purpose of this statement? a) Stating the feedback of customers who already tried buying from Burger King.  b) Comparing the products of Burger King to other food company.  c) Influencing everyone else to buy from Burger King like others. d) Telling consumers to buy from Burger King since famous people are doing it too. 17) Identify the propaganda technique used in each advertisement. a) Glittering Generalities b) Card Stacking c) Name Calling d) Transfer 18) This phone brand uses what kind of propaganda technique? a) Glittering Generalities b) Card Stacking c) Name Calling d) Transfer 19) “I wanted to make the tennis team, but I wasn’t making any progress. Then I bought a pair of Gym Fans. In no time, my game improved dramatically. Before I knew it, I was on the team!”. This is an example of ________________. a) testimonial b) transfer c) name calling d) card stacking 20) What propaganda was used in this statement: “I’m just an average person, who doesn’t have money to throw away on a pair of pants that won’t last as long as it takes. Bench denim pants combine quality and style with a price I can afford.” a) Glittering Generalities b) Bandwagon c) Name Calling d) Plain folks 21) Identify the type of issue presented in each paragraph. Poverty and homelessness are worldwide problems. According to Habitat for Humanity, one-quarter of the world's population lives in conditions that harm their health and safety. Many do not have shelter, a basic human need for survival. This issue also goes beyond the 25% of the population directly affected. Because of the lack of shelter for this vulnerable population, there is greater stress on government and social programs, including schools and healthcare systems. a) Economic Issue b) Social Issue c) Economy and Poverty d) Political Issue 22) Identify the type of issue presented in each paragraph. A warmer, changing climate is a threat to the entire world. Climate change affects the entire world population, and the Union of Concerned Scientists calls this social issue "one of the most devastating problems humanities has ever faced." The 800 million people already living in extreme poverty will be impacted most severely. Around the world, people are already noticing warmer winters, more severe storms and rainfall events, and more frequent wildfires. These issues already put stress on governments and systems in many countries. a) Climate Change b) Social Issue c) Moral Issue d) Spiritual Issue 23) Identify the type of issue presented in each paragraph. As the population of the world grows, resources become scarcer. The United Nation reports that the current population of 7.7 billion people is expected to grow in coming decades, with a projection of 8.5 billion people by 2030. The fastest growing areas of the world, such as sub-Saharan Africa, often face already scarce resources like land for farming. As the population becomes more than the country can sustain, people will need to move elsewhere to avoid starvation and homelessness. a) Political Issue b) Population Explosion c) Social Issue d) Economic Issue 24) There is growing concern of an imminent debt crisis among low-income countries struggling to keep up the payments on money borrowed from a mix of public and private creditors over the past decade. Both the World Bank and its sister organization, the International Monetary Fund, have warned that poor countries are being forced to cut back on health and education spending to keep up repayments on debts incurred before their economies were hit by a collapse in demand for their exports and a drop in remittances (“World Bank Calls for Debt Relief Programme as Amounts Owed Hit Record Levels,” October 12, 2020). a) Social Issue b) Economic Issue c) Debt Crisis d) Moral Issue 25) Same percentage of Filipino respondents, 20%, found morally acceptable “sex between unmarried adults” and “gambling.” The difference was in the percentage of those who found the two practices unacceptable: 71% for pre-marital sex and 61% for gambling. This means there more respondents who considered gambling as a non-moral issue (18%) compared to sex before marriage (7%). a) Economic Issue b) Spiritual Issue c) Moral Issue d) Political Issue 26) Read and understand the poem to answer the questions that follow. What is the vision of the author in the poem? a) People need to work harder and work together to realize a vision. b) People of Burma should not be contented. c) People of Burma should have a big or wide vision to become progressive. d) People need to dream of having freedom. 27) Based on the poem, what is happening to the author’s country, Burma? a) Burma is becoming more successful and wealthier. b) Burma is getting known for its strong military forces. c) Burma is suffering from serious crimes and debts. d) Burma is fighting for its freedom and experiencing poverty. 28) What should the people of Burma do to overcome the problem mentioned in the poem? a) They should extend help to one another. b) They should help the government. c) They should rise like a beautiful lotus. d) They should be contented with what is happening. 29) What is the meaning of “gloominess” as used in the poem? a) alive b) darkness c) inspiration d) worries 30) The above text is an example of __________. a) novel b) poetry c) prose d) short story 31) Determine how each cohesive device functions in each sentence. My friend is a singer. He is intelligent and hardworking. Moreover, he is creative. a) Sequence b) Illustrate c) Contrast d) To add 32) He has never received an award in India; but he won a prize in America last year. a) To add b) Sequence c) Illustrate d) Contrast 33) A modular mode of learning is applied because of the COVID-19 pandemic. a) To give follow up ideas b) To show sequence of events c) To present the result of an idea d) To show the similarities and differences of two topics 34) To minimize the transmission of the virus, one must wear protective shields, such as, face mask and face shield. a) contrast b) follow up c) illustrate d) sequence 35) Before entering to any establishments, offices, and/or institutions, first, you have to wash your hand or apply alcohol/sanitizer, second, know your body temperature, then, write your complete name, address etc. for contact tracing purposes. a) Sequence b) Follow up c) Contrast d) Cause and Effect 36) Tina listed three of her special skills on the resume: ____________________. a) singing, dancing, and acting b) to sing, dance and act c) to sing, to dance and act d) singing, dancing and to act 37) Cathy needs ____________________ English at her job. a) to read, write, and speaking b) to read, to write, and to speak c) reading, to write, and speaking d) read, write, and speak 38) The __________ lizard and the __________ parrot entertained visitors at the park. a) to leap; singing b) leap; to sing c) leaping; singing d) to leap; to sing 39) All that’s left are ____________________ properties after the month-long war at Marawi. a) abandoning and destroying b) to abandon and destroying c) to abandon and to destroy d) abandoned and destroyed 40) _____________________ — these are the four macro skills. a) Listening, speaking, reading and writing b) Listening, speaking, reading and to write c) To listen, to speak, to read and write d) Listening, to speak, to read, and writing

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