This document appears to be a reading comprehension exam for a Grade 11 final examination. It contains multiple choice questions about research methods, APA style citations, and writing professional correspondence such as resumes, cover letters, and business letters. The first section focuses on research methods and includes questions about surveys, literature reviews, and research agendas. The second section focuses on APA citation style and includes identifying correct citations and references. The third section focuses on elements of professional correspondence like resumes and cover letters. The final section instructs students to write one sample of professional correspondence.

1. Page 1 of 4/Final Exam
Reading and Writing
GRADE 11 FINAL EXAMINATION
GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Shade the letterthat corresponds to the cosrrect answer.
I. Identifythe unique featuresand requirementsincomposingtextsthat are useful across disciplines.
1. Which data gatheringprocedure isthe mostconvenientforaquantitative research?
A. Groupdiscussion C. In-depthinterviews
B. Survey D. Diary andJournal exercises
2. Which of the followingisawrittenoverviewof aresearchplan?
A. CriticPaper B. Proofread C. ResearchAgenda D. NewspaperReview
3. Which part of the researchagendaexplainsthe reasonsforconductingthe studyandthe objective,itaimsto
achieve?
A. ResearchQuestions B. ResearchVision C. ResearchProblem D. ResearchObjectives
4. Which of the followingservesasthe researchers’mainguide fordata-gathering?
A. Literature Review C. ResearchQuestions
B. Significance of the Study D. ResearchAgenda
5. Which part of researchagendashowsthe definitionof the termsusedinconductingthe study?
A. References B. Operationalization C. Research Objectives D. ResearchQuestions
II. Determiningtextual evidence tovalidate assertionsand counterclaimsmade about a text read.
6. Accordingto APA 6th
ed.format,whichof the followingreferstothe listof referenceswhichappearatthe endof your
paper?
A. Bibliography B. References C. WorksCited D. Sourcesused
7. How shouldthe referencesatthe endof yourpaperappear?
A. numberedin the orderpreferredbythe author
B. firstunderthose withauthors,thenthose without.
C. underseparate subheadingsaccordingtotype of source.
D. inalphabetical orderbyauthors’surname orby title (if there isnoauthor),regardlessof the type of reference
(book,filmjournal article,website,etc.).
8. APA standsfor:
A. AmericanPsychologyAssociation
B. AmericanPsychological Association
C. AmericanPhilosophical Association
D. AmericanPhysiological Association
9. Which of the following isNOTTRUE about referencing?
A. The reference listprovidesthe informationneededforareaderto find
and retrieve anysource usedinyourpaper.
B. Everythingreferencedinthe textmustbe listedinthe Reference List.
C. Everythinglistedinthe Reference listmustbe citedinthe text.
D. The reference listappearsonthe firstpage of the researchpaper.
DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF MAKATI
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
TERM 1, S.Y. 2019- 2020
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2. Page 2 of 4/Final Exam
10. Identifythe correctparenthetical citationforaquote frompage one hundredandthree fromthissource:
Keaveney,S.(2004). When MTV goesCEO.In D. Brundage&M. Lahey (Eds.),Acting on words
(pp.99-103). Toronto,Ontario,Canada:Pearson.
A. AccordingtoKeaveney,“Before mid-millennium, GenXerswillbe the CEOsof the
future”(103).
B. Accordingto Keaveney,“Before mid-millennium,GenXerswill be the CEOsof the
Future”(Keaveney,2004, p.103).
C. Accordingto Keaveney,“Beforemid-millennium, GenXerswill be the CEOsof the
future”(Brundage &Lahey,2004, p. 103).
D. Accordingto Keaveney (2004),“Before mid-millennium,GenXerswill be the CEOsof
the future”(p.103).
For items11- 15: choose the source with correct APA 6th ed.referencing format.
11. A. Smith,J.(1980). Ancientmysteries.New York,NY.SimonandSchuster.
B. Smith,J.(1980). ancientMysteries.New York,NY:SimonandSchuster.
C. Smith,J.(1980). Ancientmysteries.New York,NY:SimonandSchuster.
D. Smith,J.(1980). AncientMysteries.New York,NY:SimonandSchuster.
12. A. Reese,G.(2000). Database ProgrammingwithJDBCand Java.Beijing.O'ReillyMedia.
B. Reese,G. Database programmingwithJDBCand Java.2000. Beijing:O'ReillyMedia.
C. Reese,George.Database programmingwithJDBCandJava.Beijing:O'ReillyMedia
D. Reese,G.(2000). Database programmingwithJDBCandJava. Beijing:O'ReillyMedia.
13. A. Appleseed,J.(1992).The Bestspotsfor plantingapple treesinAmerica.Oakland,CA:
Made-Up PublishingCompany.
B. Appleseed,J.(1992).The bestspots forplantingapple treesinamerica.Oakland,CA:
Made-Up PublishingCompany.
C. Appleseed,J.(1992). The Best SpotsforPlantingApple TreesinAmerica.Oakland,CA:
Made-Up PublishingCompany.
D. Appleseed,J.(1992).The bestspotsforplantingapple treesinAmerica.Oakland,CA:
Made-Up PublishingCompany.
14. A. Brocker,K.,& John,S. (May,2012). The story of slave trade.Time, 16 (12), 23-30.
B. Brocker,K.,& John,S.The storyof slave trade.Time, 16 (12), 23-30. (2012, May).
C. Brocker,K.,& John,S.(2012, May). The storyof slave trade.Time, (12) 16, 23-30.
D. Brocker,K.,& John,S.(2012, May).The storyof slave trade.Time, 16 (12), 23-30.
15. A. Clemens,A.(January10, 2014). The state of rejection.
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-tale-state-of-rejection/.
B. Clemens,A.(2014, January10). The State of Rejection.
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-tale-state-of-rejection/
C. Clemens,A.(2014,January 10). The State of Rejection.Retrieved from
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-tale-state-of-rejection/
D. Clemens,A.(2014, January10). The state of rejection.Retrieved from
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-tale-state-of-rejection/.
IV. Identifyingthe unique featuresand requirementsincomposingprofessional correspondence.
16. Whichof these mustnotindicate ina resume?
A. Age B. Address C. Nationality D. Past Relationship
17. How many character referencesare usuallygiveninaresume?
A. two B. three C. four D. five
18. Whichof the following ismore appropriate e-mail addressforaresume?
A. buboybaste_otep1234@gmail.com
B. cindy_torres@gmail.com
C. ethanlovesjoy@gmail.com
D. ml.lord@gmail.com
19. Whichpart of the resume can the previousschoolsof applicantbe read?
A. References B. University C. Personal Data D. Educational Background

3. Page 3 of 4/Final Exam
20. Whichtype of letter requiresprofessionalismandspecificity,ratherthanbeingsomethingcreativeandinformal?
A. OpenLetter B. Love Letter C. BusinessLetter D. FriendlyLetter
21. Whichtype of letter is giventothe AdmissionDepartment of auniversity,togetherwithotherrequirements?
A. College ApplicationLetter C. CommendationLetter
B. Letterfor Employment D. SalesLetter
22. It isthe part of the resume thatcontainsthe listand contact numbersof the people youhave workedwith.
A. References C. Educational Background
B. Organizational Affiliation D. FriendRequest
23. It issubmittedwithajobapplicationandresume explainingthe applicant'scredentialsandinterestinthe open
position.
A. College ApplicationLetter C. CoverLetter
B. Letterfor Employment D. SalesLetter
24. Whichis notan example of BusinessLetter?
A. SalesLetter C. RequestLetter
B. CoverLetter D. CommendationLetter
25. Whichportionof resume reflectsone’swell-roundednessandabilitytobe a team-player?
A. Proficiencies C. Organizational Affiliation
B. Licensure andCertificates D. References
26. Whichis nota part of a businessletter?
A. Signature B. Inside Address C. Indenting D. Salutation
27. What do youwrite inthe salutationif youdonot know the exactname?
A. Dear Person C. Leave itblank.
B. Dear Sir or Madam D. Take yourbestguess.
28. Whichpart of a businesslettercomesafterthe body?
A. salutation B. date written C. complimentary close D. signature
29. Whichpart of a letterhasthe name of the personyouare writingto?
A. body B. signature C. inside address D. complimentaryclose
30. Whichpart of a businessletterusesacolon?
A. signature B. salutation C. inside address D. complimentaryclose
For items,31-35: evaluate the given pair of statementsthrough the optionsthat follow.
A. Both sentencesare true. C. First sentence istrue, while secondsentence isfalse.
B. Both sentencesare false. D. First sentence isfalse,while secondsentence istrue.
31. With blockformat,all newparagraphsare indented.
Inbusinesslettersasalutationisgenerallyfollowedbyacolon.
32. Businesslettersshouldbe simple andeasytoread.
The date on a businesslettershouldappearafterthe salutation.
33. An"Enclosure"note shouldappearbelowthe typedname of the senderatthe endof the letter.
The firstparagraph of a businesslettershouldbe comprisedentirelyof "small talk".
34. Contact suggestionsgenerallyappearinthe closingparagraphof the letter.
Identifyingthe purpose of the letterisone of the firststepsinplanningabusinessletter.
35. It isconsideredstandardformattingtoinclude the recipient'saddressbefore the salutationinabusinessletter.
“Sincerely”and“Respectfullyyours”are examplesof closingremarks.

4. Page 4 of 4/Final Exam
For items36- 40, read the sample letterbelowand answer the questionsthat follow.
36. What type of Office Correspondence isobservedinthe sample?
A. CommendationLetter B. RequestLetter C. Follow-upLetter D. SalesLetter
37. Whichof the followingisthe purpose of the letter?
A. toofferservicesineducatingthe girl child
B. to knowthe status of the previousrequest
C. to congratulate Mr. Stanfordforeducatingthe girl child
D. to requestformanpowertoaidin educatingthe girl child
38. Who isthe senderof the letter?
A. a childfromthe foundation C. the ownerthe managementinstitute
B. the chancellorof the foundation D. the chancellorof the managementinstitute
39. Who isthe recipientof the letter?
A. a childfromthe foundation C. the ownerthe managementinstitute
B. the chancellorof the foundation D. the chancellorof the managementinstitute
40. How didthe senderclose the letter?
A. throughpayingrespect C. throughexpressing sincerity
B. throughbeggingforhelp D. throughaddressingwith“Mr.”
V. WritingProfessional Correspondence
Choose 1 from any of the followingandwrite your own example ofit. Refer to the givenrubric. (10 pts.)
A. ApplicationforCollegeAdmission
B. ApplicationforEmployment(CoverLetter)
C. RequestLetter
D. CommendationLetter
5-4 3 2-1
CONTENT Completely observes the unique
features and required contents of
a Professional Correspondence.
Observes the unique features and
required contents of a Professional
Correspondence, with minimal
corrections.
Attempted to observe the unique
features and required contents of
a Professional Correspondence,
but with major corrections.
FORMAT Excellently follows the format
required by showcasing each part
of the correspondence chosen and
evidently observes the properties
of a well-written text.
Follows the format required by
showcasing each part of the
correspondence chosen and
evidently observes the properties
of a well-written text, with
minimal corrections.
Attempted to follow the format
required by showcasing each part
of the correspondence chosen and
evidently observes the properties
of a well-written text, but with
major corrections.
October 15, 2019
Mr. Jim Hopper
President
Stanford Management Institute,
Berlin, Germany.
Dear Mr. Hopper:
I would like to bring to your kind attention that our foundation has undertaken a mission to educate the girl child. Women have
been bound under patriarchal norms for centuries, and it is, therefore, our wish to do what we can to change this hegemonic
system. We believe that an educated girl can create a bright future for herself and the country. We would like to spread this
message to rural families. The 2010 census states that 73% girls are not being sent to school beyond the age of 10.
We would be very grateful to you if you could send some volunteers on a weekly basis to help us make this a success. We hope
to get a positive response from you.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Patricia Thomas
Chancellor at Support a Girl Child Foundation