Eapp 1st PDF
Eapp 1st PDF
Eapp 1st PDF
4. It refers to the chief point an author is making about what is being talked
about in the paragraph.
6. “The man’s co-workers are complaining that he does not leave coffee for
everyone. He has such a high caffeine level that he is flying.” The text has
this kind of main idea.
A. Stated main idea, because the main idea is found in the paragraph
itself.
B. Stated main idea, because one sentence in the paragraph covers
the other.
C. Implied main idea, because the main idea is suggested by the
supporting details
D. Implied main idea, because the paragraph has only two sentences.
7. All the following should be done when paraphrasing, except:
8. Original Text: “In order to communicate effectively with other people, one
must have a reasonably accurate idea of what they do and do not now that
is pertinent to the communication” (Nickerson, 1999).
9. Using the Formalist’s lens in analyzing a text makes the critic focus on
_____________.
A. Formalist C. Reader-Response
B. Feminist D. Queer
11. When a critic attempts to give meaning to a text base from what he
understood and experienced in reading it, he is utilizing the
______________ criticism.
A. Formalist C. Reader-Response
B. Feminist D. Queer
12. This is a kind of writing that starts with a definition of an idea, followed by
a further expansion (or description), then an analysis of its aspects,
elements, stages or levels which form parts of its total meaning.
13. It is an idea or concept that explains its essence in order to clarify the
“whatness” of an idea.
14. “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.” (Melchor Lim) What is
the best paraphrase for this sentence?
15. According to Bertrand Russell, “The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted
time.” What is the best paraphrase for this?
A. It takes time to learn new things that are helpful to your life.
B. Do not spend time doing things that are unnecessary.
C. Never feel guilty for doing the things that make you happy.
D. You only live once so do what you want to do.
16. Select the best paraphrase for this sentence. “Don’t allow your wounds
transform you into someone you’re not.” (Paulo Coelho)
17. What do you think is the purpose of the writer in this sentence? “A software
lamp was built to help communities with no electricity.” To show
_________________ structure.
A. People often talk about love but only few have found true love.
B. One must not love too much nor love too little.
C. Love could be found everywhere and one must search for it.
D. Ghosts are difficult to find yet everyone believe their existence.
A. Outlining C. Paraphrasing
B. Researching D. Plagiarism
20. “You are expected to make good, not to make excuses.” What is the best
paraphrase?
21. Select the best paraphrase. “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it
happened.” (Dr. Seuss)
22. What is the best paraphrase? “Walking alone with a friend in the dark is
better than walking alone in the light.” (Helen Keller)
A. Always treat your friends in a right way even though you have
misunderstandings.
B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. Having a friend by your side in tough situations provides your own
security.
D. Always be willing to lend a hand to a friend who is in need.
23. What is the best paraphrase? “When hope is alive, the night is less dark,
the solitude less deep, and fear less acute.” (Matthew Southall Brown Sr.)
A. When you are hopeful, you are also fearful.
B. Bob Hope is a very good comedian.
C. Hope can make all your problems and fears light.
D. The night is less dark when there are no stars.
24. What is the idea not related to the topic sentence: “My favorite food is
pizza”?
29. Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are
afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to
be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors,
and imaginary creatures. What is the main idea?
A. Passing fears are common in early childhood.
B. Many 2- to 4-year olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs.
C. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark.
D. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary
creatures.
30. Don't wait for your company to send you to school. Determine your needs
and ask about the company's training program. If they don't have one, sign
up for classes at a local college. When it comes to your profession, you
should be a lifelong learner. Put a high priority on learning new skills and
on personal growth and professional development. Learn new software
technology and improve interpersonal and writing skills. Select the main
idea among the choices.
A. Tsunamis
B. Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes,
can be deadly and destructive.
C. For example, in December 2004, an underwater earthquake
triggered a massive tsunami throughout the Indian Ocean.
D. The tsunami killed more than 200,000 people and caused billions
of dollars of damage to the coasts of numerous Southeast Asian
countries.
32. When you're with your friends, it's okay to be loud and use slang. They'll
expect it and they aren't grading you on your grammar. When you're
standing in a boardroom or sitting for an interview, you should use your
best English possible, and keep your tone suitable to the working
environment. The main idea of this passage is
______________________________.
A. When you’re with your friends, it’s okay to be loud and use slang.
B. The language one uses depends on the communication situation.
C. Correct grammar is always strictly observed in all communication
situations.
D. When you're standing in a boardroom or sitting for an interview,
you should use your best English possible.
33. High blood pressure is sometimes call the "silent killer" because there are
no symptoms. Another disease that often goes unnoticed is heart disease.
The first signs of a heart attack are not always obvious. Diabetes is yet
another illness that many do not know they have. In fact, the MSN Web
page says that 16 million people are "silently at risk" for diabetes. What is
the main idea in this passage?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
For items 36-40, refer to the passage inside the box.
Education is not an end, but a means to an end. In other words, we do not
educate children for the purpose of educating them, our purpose is to fit
them for life. As soon as we realize this fact, we will understand that it is
very important to choose a system of education which will really prepare
children for life. It is not enough just to choose the, first, system one finds,
or two, continue with one’s old system of education without examining it to
see whether it is in fact suitable or not.
In many modern countries, it has for some time been fashionable to think
that, by free education for all—whether rich or poor, clever or stupid—one
can solve all the problems of society and build a perfect nation. But we can
already see that free education for all is not enough; we find in such
countries a far larger number of people with university degrees than there
are any jobs for them to fill. Because of their degrees, they refuse to do
what they think is “low” work; and in fact work with the hands is thought to
be dirty and shameful in such countries.