What I know
PRE-TEST
I Multiple Choice. Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter that corresponds to your
answer.
1. This type of sentence is composed of two or more independent clause (complete
sentence).
a. Simple
c. Compound
b. Complex
d. Compound-complex
2. Complete the sentence by filling the right coordinating conjunction. "Miguel
knows the answer,
he is ashamed to raise his hand"
a. so
c. but
b. because
d. or
3. Complete sentence by filling the right coordinating conjunction. "Mother went
to the market this morning, she bought a sack of rice.
a yet
c. Or
b. but
d.and
4. Select the possible effect of the given cause. "The children were hungry."
a. Mother got angry.
c. Mother gave them food.
b. They went to the market.
d. They started to run.
5. This is the reason why something happens.
a. Effect
c. Result
b. Cause
d. Problem
6. In this type of essay, the writer tells a story about a real-life experience.
a. Narrative
c. Expository
b. Persuasive
d. Descriptive
7. This is the result when something happens.
a. Effect
c. Problem
b. Solution
d. Cause
8. This type of essay paints a picture with words. A writer might describe a person, place,
object, or even memory of special significance.
a. Descriptive
c. Expository
b. Persuasive
d. Narrative
9. This is an informative piece of writing that presents a balanced analysis of a topic.
this essay, the writer explains or defines a topic, using facts, statistics, and examples
a. Narrative
c. Expository
b. Persuasive
d. Descriptive