Directions: True or False. Write “True” if the statement is correct and “False” otherwise.
_______1. The main idea is always stated.
_______2. A topic can be stated as a word or as a phrase but never as a complete
sentence.
_______3. There are three types of main ideas.
_______4. The stated main idea is determined the essential point of a passage.
_______5. Brief overview of the article is called abstract.
_______6. Topics are general, while supporting details are more specific.
_______7. A main idea should be stated in one sentence only.
_______8. Methods is the interpretation of the results and implications of the study.
_______9. Implied main idea should be a complete declarative sentence.
_______10. Title is the topic and information about the authors.
Directions: Matching Type Test. Match in column A with each appropriate description in
column B. Write only the letter of your answer.
Column A Column B
_______11. Results A. The interpretation of the results
_______12. Topic and implications of the study.
_______13. Methods B. Citations of sources from where
_______14. Discussion the information was obtained.
_______15. Abstract C. All the data of the study along with
_______16. References/Bibliography figures, tables and/or graphs.
_______17. Title D. Topic and information about the
_______18. Introduction authors.
E. Simply who or what is being
talked or written about.
_______19. Conclusions
_______20. Body Text F. Brief overview of the article.
G. Details of how the study was
conducted, procedures followed,
instruments used and variables
measured.
H. Background information and
statement of the research
hypothesis.
I. The main content of a book,
magazine, web page, or any other
printed or digital work.
J. Provides closure for the reader
while reminding of the contents and
importance of the paper.
Directions: Give at least five common reasons for reading a journal article. (21-25)
