Positive and Negative Signals

None of the Grade 8 learners are allowed to go out to get their modules due to age restrictions imposed by the government to mitigate COVID-19 infection risk. What word signals a negative message in the statement?

• none

• mitigate

• infection

• restrictions

I am very delighted that my teachers exert effort in communicating with us— not just because it is their job, but because of the love and compassion they have for the learners. What word in the statement signals a positive message?

• love

• exert

• effort

• delighted

“Aye, aye, captain. I will do what I am told,” yelled the young cadet. What word in the statement signals a positive message?

• do

• aye

• told

• yelled

Neither of my internet service providers satisfies my needs for online class. What word in the statement indicates a negative message?

• online

• neither

• internet

• satisfies

Which of the following statements expresses a negative message?

• No pain, no gain

• A friend in need, is a friend indeed

• The news hit me like a tsunami

• Although my aunt lives abroad, she sometimes calls us to say hello.

All the statements below express a negative message EXCEPT one.

• After seeing my deep wound, I thought I’d lose my lunch.

• I believe that COVID-19 pandemic will never disappear by itself.

• After days of waiting, now comes our most awaited game. Break a leg!

• Some hardly obey health protocol despite the constant reminders by the authorities.

Despite the challenges we face in online learning, I appreciate the support from my classmates. What word in the statement signals a positive message?

• online

• appreciate

• challenges

• support

None of the students were able to attend the field trip due to the severe weather conditions. What word in the statement indicates a negative message?

• severe

• attend

• conditions

• none

Even though the project was difficult, we managed to complete it on time. What word in the statement signals a positive message?

• difficult

• time

• managed

• complete