Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII Eastern Visayas
Division of Leyte
SAN ISIDRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Capiňahan, San Isidro, Leyte 6535
Email address – sanisidronhs303423@gmail.com

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
(GRADE 12)
Name: _______________ _______________________ Grade & Section: ___________Score: ________________
ACTIVITY 1. Multiple Choice: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write your answer on the space
provided.
_____1. This refers to the method of human communication consisting the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
a. vocabulary b. texts c. language d. academic
_____ 2. This is defined as critical, objective, specialized texts and relatively formal in structure and style.
a. academic text b. language c. comprehension d. structure
_____ 3. The following are characteristics of academic text, except;
a. direct b. figurative c. exact d. researched
_____ 4. Which of the following characteristics of language is NOT true?
a. systematic b. conventional c. arbitrary d. arbitrary
_____ 5. The following are functions of language, except;
a. communication b. expression of identity c. emotional release d. respiration
_____ 6. The following suggest the ways in determining the language used in academic text from various discipline, except:
a. Identify the text and then analyze the genre, academic structure and academic vocabulary
b. Identify and analyze the explicit instruction/deconstruction concerning the text; consider multiple models if necessary
c. Bring academic language to the surface: identify its usage to a particular discipline.
d. Consult immediately an expert of language
_____ 7. Academic text is usually written by
a. poet b. experts or professional in a given field c. well-known official d. anonymous individual
_____ 8. Academic language includes language used in
a. textbooks b. classrooms c. each discipline d. elsewhere
_____ 9. Academic texts include
a. research paper b. reviews c. singing competition d. critiques
_____ 10. Language may be used as
a. spoken b. written c. spoken or written d. none of the above

ACTIVITY 2. Directions: For items 11 to 15, identify the discipline on which the following descriptions of term belong. Choose the letter of
the correct answer and write your answer on the space provided.
_____ 11. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.
a. Chemistry b. Biology c. Law d. Politics
_____ 12. Order is an authoritative mandate, command, or direction issued by a court under its seal.
a. Law b. Politics c. Business d. Finance
_____ 13. Process is a summons or writ requiring a person to appear in court.
a. Politics b. Business c. Law d. Biology
_____ 14. Data are known or assumed as facts which serve as the basis of calculation.
a. Law b. Philosophy c. Politics d. Statistics
_____ 15. Trade is the action of buying and selling goods and services.
a. Commerce b. Law c. Politics d. Finance

ACTIVITY 3. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write your answer on the space provided.
_____ 16. What is a thesis statement?
a. It expresses the author’s opinion in a text.
b. It is one’s claim on a given topic.
c. It is the author’s comment on an issue.
d. All of the above.

_____ 17. Which is not true about thesis statements?

a. It serves as a roadmap of your paper.
b. It states the main idea about the topic or issue.
c. A thesis statement can be a quote from a famous person.

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 d. A thesis statement requires evidence or proof.
_____ 18. How long should a thesis statement be?
a. one word b. one sentence c. one paragraph d. one text
_____ 19. Which is true about thesis statements?
a. It is an announcement. b. It is arguable. c. It is a fact. d. It is a question.
_____ 20. Where is thesis statement located in an academic text?
a. first paragraph b. second paragraph c. last paragraph d. anywhere in the text
_____ 21. Which is a thesis statement about Angel Locsin?
a. Angel Locsin should receive an award for her charity and humanitarian efforts.
b. Angel Locsin is a respected actress in showbiz.
c. What makes Angel Locsin a real-life Darna?
d. Not just a film and television actress, Angel Locsin is also a commercial model and fashion designer.
_____ 22. Which among the following is true about thesis statements?
a. It tells the reader what the academic text is about.
b. There could be one or more thesis statements found in an academic text.
c. Thesis statements and topic sentences are similar.
d. Thesis statements are found in every paragraph of an academic text.
_____ 23. Which is a thesis statement?
a. Which is better, desktops or laptops?
b. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Education
c. Most Filipino students prefer modular learning to online learning.
d. The key to defeat this pandemic is discipline and self-control.
_____ 24. Which among the following is a strong thesis statement?
a. Research is an essential subject in Senior High School.
b. Corporal punishment is harmful as it only worsens children’s behavior.
c. J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, is a good writer.
d. Pollution and mining in the Philippines should be stopped.
_____ 25. Which is the most appropriate thesis statement on the use of educational technology in schools?
a. Educational technology includes computers and other software application to aid classroom learning.
b. What is educational technology?
c. This paper discusses the uses and benefits of educational technology in the classroom.
d. Educational technology is a helpful tool that improves students’ academic performance.
_____ 26. What is called a formal system used to organize ideas in your paper?
a. outline b. main idea c. supporting idea d. thesis statement
_____ 27. Which consists of short phrases dealing with different issues which could be arranged in a variety of ways in your paper?
a. outline b. topic outline c. sentence outline d. thesis statement
_____ 28. Which consists of full sentences that are normally used when your paper focuses on complex details?
a. outline b. topic outline c. sentence outline d. thesis statement
_____ 29. Which guides us to a full understanding of the main idea?
a. main idea b. supporting idea c. sentence outline d. thesis statement
_____ 30. Which of the following terms refer to a chief point that sums up the author’s primary message?
a. sentence outline b. main idea c. supporting idea d. thesis statement
_____ 31. How long is a thesis statement?
a. 1-2 words b. 1-2 pages c. 1-2 sentences d. 1-2 paragraph

For items 32-35, refer to this outline:

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_____ 32. Which is the most important idea?
a. dicots b. flowering c. non-flowering d. flowering and non-flowering
_____ 33. Which is the least important idea?
a. ferns b. dicots c. monocots d. naked seeds
_____ 34. In the given outline, which item is in the wrong place?
a. ferns b. onion c. beans d. dicots
_____ 35. If you will add another main point in the outline, what Roman Numeral should be used?
a. I b. II c. III d. IV

For items number 36-38, refer to this outline:

_____ 36. Which is the attention grabber that makes the essay sound interesting?
a. body b. conclusion c. main ideas d. introduction
_____ 37. Which includes the evidence and support of the paper in addition to the author’s ideas?
a. body b. conclusion c. main ideas d. introduction
_____ 38. Which wraps all the arguments and points of the author?
a. body b. conclusion c. main ideas d. introduction
_____ 39. Which of the following is not part of an outline?
a. body b. comment c. conclusion d. introduction
_____ 40. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an outline?
a. An outline is used to help you make predictions about content
b. An outline is used to organize information into chronological order
c. An outline is used to identify information that needs to be researched.
d. An outline is used to arrange information according to main ideas, major details, and supporting details

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ACTIVITY 4. Directions: Write a (3) three-paragraph essay emphasizing the importance of summarizing in academic writing to you as a
Senior High School student. Provide situations to support your answer.

RUBRICS:
Grammar and Mechanics -- 4
Spelling and Punctuation -- 4
Neatness -- 2
TOTAL 10

ANSWER KEY:

ACTIVIY 1 ACTIVITY 2 ACTIVITY 3

1. C 11. A 16. D
2. A 12. A 17. C
3. B 13. C 18. B
4. D 14. B 19. B
5. D 15. A 20. D
6. D 21. A
7. B 22. A
8. D 23. D
9. C 24. B
10. D 25. D
26. A
27. B
28. C
29. B
30. D
31. C
32. D
33. A
34. D
35. C
36. B
37. A
38. B
39. B
40. D

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