Which sentence shows an opinion?

• Feeding programs were launched in public schools.

• Breakfast is the most important and exciting meal of the day.

• Nutritionists recommend whole grains and fruits for breakfast.

• Many health experts say that students who eat breakfast are more active.

Which of the following is a statement of fact from the text?

• Skipping breakfast is a bad habit for children.

• Eating breakfast makes school more exciting.

• Students feel better after eating lunch than breakfast.

• The Department of Education launched feeding programs in public schools.

During your English class, your teacher asked you to identify word pairs that show a relationship through their function. Which pair shows an analogy based on function?

• book : read :: spoon : eat

• cat : animal :: table : sit

• pencil : yellow :: banana : fruit

• school : student :: office : plant

You read the sentence: “The government plans to modernize the old school building.” What does the word “modernize” most likely mean?

• to act modern

• to feel modern

• to look modern

• to make something modern

You are reading a science book and see the word “photosynthesis,” but you don’t know what it means. Where is the best place to look first to find its meaning?

• Author’s profile

• Glossary

• Index

• Table of Contents

While answering your assignment, you saw an unfamiliar word in your book. You remembered that some books have a special part at the back to help with meanings. Which sentence shows how to use a glossary?

• I asked my friend to explain evaporation.

• I checked the glossary to find what “evaporation” means.

• I reread the whole book to understand evaporation.

• I guessed the meaning of evaporation by skipping the word.

You were chosen to represent your class in a writing contest. The topic is “Why Education is Important.” Which opening line would best show a formal tone that fits the purpose of your essay?

• I think education is kinda important, don’t you agree?

• Education is super cool 'cause it helps you get a good job someday.

• So, like, school is important because you learn stuff you might need.

• Education plays a vital role in shaping the future of every individual and the nation as a whole.

During a barangay clean-up drive, the officials reminded the volunteers: “Everyone should bring a broom, and each of you must clean the area that ___ assigned to your group.” Which verb correctly completes the sentence?

• are

• be

• is

• were

My brother ____ helping me wash the dishes while my sister dries them. Which helping verb completes the sentence?

• are

• has

• is

• were

What was my mother doing when the phone rang? My mother _______ dinner when the phone rang.

• is cooking

• has cooked

• was cooking

• will be cooking