8-Empathy-Quiz 5 (Signal Words)

_____ most people are primarily concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine.

• Because
• Still
• As a result
• Even though

_____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to monitor strict compliance of the policies.

• Because
• During
• Consequently
• As a result

There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen to music while doing household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.

• Because
• In fact
• In addition
• For example

Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number of shoppers. _____, wearing of face mask is enforced.

• Because
• In fact
• In addition
• For example

The Department of Education came up with a plan on how to continue the education of the learners _____ from the different modalities proposed for this school year.

• at this point
• in this regard
• as can be seen
• as a matter of fact

_____, the Department of Education in partnership with different stakeholders conducted a series of Webinars for the teachers in preparation for the online classes.

• At this point
• In this regard
• As can be seen
• With this in mind

_____ problems with the Internet connectivity, these did not stop the teachers from participating on the series of Webinars given.

• And
• Despite
• However
• Moreover

The month of June marks the enrolment for the school year. It was speculated that only a few would enroll due to fear of the virus. ____________, it turned out to be the other way around.

• Frequently
• Furthermore
• In addition
• On the contrary

As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school year. _____, they are also excited to learn.

• Although
• Despite
• Furthermore
• Yet

Some city folks choose to live on a farmland. _____, they have to adjust to its slow pace, quietness, and the absence of cable and internet connectivity.

• Because
• Consequently
• Despite
• Such as