11. Basketball and soccer are sports with many similarities and differences. Both sports are fun to play and each one has many beneficial qualities. Basketball and soccer are played with a round ball. They both provide a ton of cardiovascular exercise such as running; so if you want to get in shape these are the sports to play. Even though an athlete dribbles the ball in both sports, a basketball player uses his hands and a soccer player uses his feet.
A. Comparison and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution

12. My younger sibling had no idea what to bring for the pet parade. He was upset the whole day. Aunt Isabel told her to take Snow, her pet cat. Luckily, Snow won in the event.

A. Comparison and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution

13. Waterborne pathogens, in the form of disease-causing bacteria and viruses from human and animal waste, are a major cause of illness from contaminated drinking water. Diseases spread by unsafe water include cholera, giardia, and typhoid.

A. Comparison and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution

14. There are many things we can do to stop obesity but the most important thing is to create a nutritional culture at an early age. For example, just fruits and nutritious meals. Also, exercise is needed.

A. Comparison and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution

15. My Science teacher is so energetic and has sense of humor while my Mathematics teacher is a little bit serious and strict. Although they have differences, both love and like us to learn the lesson.

A. Comparison and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution

16. There were many reasons why people dance. Some do it for fun. Others do it for exercise or for weight loss.

A. Comparison and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution

17. Hurricanes and tornados are both amazing yet deadly natural phenomena. Tornados are likely to damage people and property with their high winds but hurricanes are feared for their flooding.

A. Comparison and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution

18. Amnesia refers to complete or partial memory loss. Almost all of us will experience it like forgetting someone’s name which is a verbal amnesia. Here is a list of foods to improve your memory: almonds, bananas, honey, apples and black pepper.

A. Comparison and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution

19. Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside them. Orange skins are thick and easy to peel whereas apple skins are thinner and do not peel. Oranges contain more acid than apples but both are delicious and nutritious.

A. Comparison and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution

20. Noise can be harmful. It can damage a person’s hearing. Noise caused people to become tired and nervous. It also makes work unpleasant and burdensome. Today concern citizens are doing something to minimize noise.

A. Comparison and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution

IV. Identify what is being defined by the following. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

21. It is an in-depth look at person, situation or place. It is not a news as in the latest breaking headline, but some overlooked or underappreciated tale.

A. Journal
B. Feature Writing

22. It is written to show a subjects emotional or human side. It is usually a tragic story.

A. Human Interest Story
B. News Writing

23. It is called the nut graph because it explains the reason why the article/story is being written.

A. Kicker
B. News Peg

24. This type of feature is very popular because it excites the people to read or hear about the latest fads or trends.

A. Trend Story
B. Personality Profile

25. This features on how to do or make something.

A. Personal Experience
B. How to Article

26. They keep the story moving and grab more the reader’s interest.

A. Flashback
B. Active Verb

27. It is a like a punch line written at the end of the article or story.

A. Transition
B. Kicker

28. This is a function of a feature wherein it excites the readers through humor and witty remarks.

A. to tickle
B. to entertain

29. This is one of the functions of a feature wherein it recounts or tells a personal experience, tragedy, or success story that inspires.
A. to narrate
B. to explain

30. They are used to add, to illustrate, or extend a point.

A. transition
B. flashback

31. This type of feature is about your personal experience.

A. Personal Experience
B. How to Article

32. A kind of story that is based on recent event or development.

A. Personality Profile
B. News Feature

33. This is a function of a feature that gives pleasure and entertainment to the readers.

A. to suggest
B. to entertain

34. A function of a feature that explores the latest trends like latest trends in fashion and gadgets.

A. to examine
B. to suggest

35. A function of a feature that recommends better ways to live like healthy lifestyle.

A. to teach
B. to suggest