The skies darkened and we saw the locusts swarming over our fat fields.

What is the meaning of the word 'swarming'?

1. It began with charges that the employees were not given a just compensation, that part of their earnings were being withheld from them.

What is the meaning of the word 'compensation'?

Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

father: family; _______: church

Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

rain: flood; war: _______

Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

tadpole-frog; caterpillar-______

Complete each sentence by choosing the appropriate word.

There is a nationwide rally due to _______ hike.

Complete each sentence by choosing the appropriate word.

My mother doesn’t like to _______ the cucumber because she likes to eat the whole of it.

Arrange the words into cline from highest to the least degree.

A. freezing B. cold C. frosty D. chilly

Arrange the words into cline from highest to the least degree.

A. scary C. horrifying

B. frightening D. terrifying

What kind of paragraph is the following?

There are three kinds of hobbies that people engage in-those which cost them much money, those which do not cost them anything at all, and those which enable them to make money. Collecting antique materials or jewelry and traveling quite expensive hobbies. But hobbies like making wall decorations or making stuffed toys enable one to enjoy his spare moments and at the same time earn extra income. However, to really profit from one’s leisure time, one should not only select a hobby but also learn all he can about that hobby he has chosen and the develop it to the fullest.

What kind of paragraph is the following?

A boy and his brother were playing in a street of an eastern city when suddenly they heard cries. Looking up they saw a dog running toward them with tongue lolling out and froth slavering his mouth. People were rushing from the street into the nearest houses crying “Mad dog! The dog is mad! Get out of its way!” The little child seemed paralyzed. The elder boy realizing that escape was impossible and remembering the instruction given at school for such an emergency, tore of his coat, wrapped it around his arm and hand, and held it toward the dog. The leg leaped and snatched at the coat until the nearest men, ashamed by the sight of such courage, rushed to the rescue.

What kind of paragraph is the following?

Everybody will agree that the computer is more efficient than the typewriter. The typewriter is losing its place to the computer in our modern industrial world. The popularity of the typewriter is decreasing because it is cumbersome, noisy and difficult to use. Aside from pressing hard on the stubborn keys and realigning a wayward margin, painting and typing over errors can turn a simple job into a Herculean task. The noise it creates doesn’t help either. It can drown out the sound of a hammer striking a nail.

On the other hand, typing is a breeze when using a computer. Errors can be easily corrected. The noise is minimal and margins can be easily set to suit specific requirements. Transforming documents into letters using automatic spelling and grammar checks, and choosing from scores of preset fonts- all these are possible with a computer. Truly, when choosing between the two, a typing enthusiast should prefer a computer over a typewriter.

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“The most valuable gifts we can give our children cannot be found in any shop.” Every summer, my family goes camping with friends. It is a sheer happiness for our children to look up at the stars and the bright moon, listen to the song of the river and feel the earth around them. How lucky they are. They get the real thing: Life lived close to Mother Earth. Adventure and courage and responsibility with the security of parents nearby, these are the things the children recall with shining eyes when we reminisce about good times. Not the latest computer game or website or TV series, but the magic- old as humankind itself – of tents, and campfires, storytelling, and skinny dipping and sleeping under the stars. These are gifts that we can give our children as a talisman against the despair felt by so many young people. These are the memories that will enchant their childhood, carry themselves into adulthood, and warm them in their old age.

What is the passage all about?

Read the following passage then answer the question that follows.

Human beings are social animals. We live in groups’—in societies’—and in every society, children must learn certain attitudes, knowledge, and skills. The process by which we learn how to act in our society is called socialization. We learn the behavior and beliefs of our society --- we are socialized—both by observational learning and by direct teaching. The teaching may be no more than making sure that a child sees how a certain behavior is done and when it is called for, so that the child will imitate it. In a movie, or a program, for instance, a father may stand when the national anthem is played, looking meaningfully at his 4- year- old child, who then also stands and is rewarded with a smile. Or the teaching may be direct and verbal. “You should say ‘please’ when you want anything, “You must wait for your turn,” “You must share your food and toys with your brother and sister.”

What is the passage all about?

Read the following passage then answer the question that follows.

There are five teams of students in the seventh grade. The blue team has math first period, and the red team has science. The yellow team gets to go outside early in the morning, while the green team goes to music. Only students on the orange team get to play games first period. Each student wears a name tag with his or her color, so that the teachers and students all know where the student should be.

What is the sentence summary of this passage?

Read and analyze the given statements. Arrange the ideas chronologically.

Japanese gardens look much larger and more spacious than they actually are.

A. Third, and most important at all, the Japanese know to perfection how to secure scale in their garden designs.

B. Second, Japanese gardens are so adroitly designed that you cannot determine just where they end.

C. There are at least three reasons for this.

D. First, the Japanese do not clutter their gardens with a lot of unnecessary details.

Read and analyze the given statements. Arrange the ideas chronologically.

Bacteria exist everywhere around us.

A. So, man has thought of ways to destroy harmful bacteria.

B. There are bacteria in the air we breathe, in the water we drink, in the food we eat, and on the things, we use.

C. Some of these means are modification, sterilization, vaccination and quarantine.

D. Many of these bacteria are harmful because they cause diseases.

Read and analyze the given statements. Arrange the ideas chronologically.

Getting on the honor roll is not easy.

A. Then one must be attentive during recitation and recite in class well.

B. To do this, one must develop good study habit.

C. Finally, one must be regular in his attendance and actively participate in class/school activities.

D. First, one must study hard.

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

SUN BIRD

By N.V.M Gonzalez

I saw the bird with gorgeous plumes---

I heard its mating call:

It sounded loudly through the glen,

Beneath the noisy water fall.

It spread its wings proudly in the light

Alas, how soon it would be night

What sensory image does the given line appeal?

“I sounded loudly through the glen”

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

SUN BIRD

By N.V.M Gonzalez

I saw the bird with gorgeous plumes---

I heard its mating call:

It sounded loudly through the glen,

Beneath the noisy water fall.

It spread its wings proudly in the light

Alas, how soon it would be night

What sensory image does the given line appeal?

“It spread its wings proudly in the light”

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

SUN BIRD

By N.V.M Gonzalez

I saw the bird with gorgeous plumes---

I heard its mating call:

It sounded loudly through the glen,

Beneath the noisy water fall.

It spread its wings proudly in the light

Alas, how soon it would be night

What sensory image does the given line appeal?

“Beneath the noisy water fall”

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

SUN BIRD

By N.V.M Gonzalez

I saw the bird with gorgeous plumes---

I heard its mating call:

It sounded loudly through the glen,

Beneath the noisy water fall.

It spread its wings proudly in the light

Alas, how soon it would be night

What literary device is used by the author in his poem?

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

SUN BIRD

By N.V.M Gonzalez

I saw the bird with gorgeous plumes---

I heard its mating call:

It sounded loudly through the glen,

Beneath the noisy water fall.

It spread its wings proudly in the light

Alas, how soon it would be night

As expressed in the last line, what is the poet’s tone about the coming nightfall?

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

SUN BIRD

By N.V.M Gonzalez

I saw the bird with gorgeous plumes---

I heard its mating call:

It sounded loudly through the glen,

Beneath the noisy water fall.

It spread its wings proudly in the light

Alas, how soon it would be night

What feeling is evoked by the image of the sun bird in flight?

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

SUN BIRD

By N.V.M Gonzalez

I saw the bird with gorgeous plumes---

I heard its mating call:

It sounded loudly through the glen,

Beneath the noisy water fall.

It spread its wings proudly in the light

Alas, how soon it would be night

What idea is expressed in the last two lines of the poem?

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

SUN BIRD

By N.V.M Gonzalez

I saw the bird with gorgeous plumes---

I heard its mating call:

It sounded loudly through the glen,

Beneath the noisy water fall.

It spread its wings proudly in the light

Alas, how soon it would be night

Since the poem is written on the contemporary period, what could possibly be its theme?

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One day a man met a small boy trudging along, carrying his brother on his back. The man, seeing the boy’s burden almost as big as himself asked if it was not too much for him. The boy replied in all childish sincerity: “Aw, he’s not heavy; he’s brother. Most of us are quite a few years older than this boy, but we can learn a wonderful lesson from him just the same. His small sacrifice has a most important message. It shows that the one thing that this world badly needs; the one thing that can solve all its problems; the one thing everyone talks about but almost no one really gives─ and that is love. Love gives life purpose, makes all things possible, and sweetness every sacrifice. It is the greatest miracle-worker of all time. We can put such thoughts into practice in our daily lives. We must think love, give love, even put love where there is no love. It is very hard to obey your parents? It needn’t be; it is not if we do it with love. Love can do the impossible. It has been said that the hardest thing for us to give is to “give in”. But love can do it. When harsh or unkind words have caused an icy silence between us and our loved ones, be the first one to say “I’m sorry”. Love melts pride. Love can make us overcome our dislikes, too. Often, we find it hard to like some people. We can bend over backwards to get to know them better. Let us forget our whims for a while and take better care of theirs. We’ll probably find them very likable after all. Loves make sacrifice sweet. When someone is sick at home, he needs us more than ever. Let us put aside every other thing to give him the care and attention he needs and deserves. We wait on him, sit up at night, and give up our sleep if necessary. Why? Love is the answer. Yes, love is the only thing that can change the world. And only when men realize this will we have a real and a just peace.

What is the author’s purpose?

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

One day a man met a small boy trudging along, carrying his brother on his back. The man, seeing the boy’s burden almost as big as himself asked if it was not too much for him. The boy replied in all childish sincerity: “Aw, he’s not heavy; he’s brother. Most of us are quite a few years older than this boy, but we can learn a wonderful lesson from him just the same. His small sacrifice has a most important message. It shows that the one thing that this world badly needs; the one thing that can solve all its problems; the one thing everyone talks about but almost no one really gives─ and that is love. Love gives life purpose, makes all things possible, and sweetness every sacrifice. It is the greatest miracle-worker of all time. We can put such thoughts into practice in our daily lives. We must think love, give love, even put love where there is no love. It is very hard to obey your parents? It needn’t be; it is not if we do it with love. Love can do the impossible. It has been said that the hardest thing for us to give is to “give in”. But love can do it. When harsh or unkind words have caused an icy silence between us and our loved ones, be the first one to say “I’m sorry”. Love melts pride. Love can make us overcome our dislikes, too. Often, we find it hard to like some people. We can bend over backwards to get to know them better. Let us forget our whims for a while and take better care of theirs. We’ll probably find them very likable after all. Loves make sacrifice sweet. When someone is sick at home, he needs us more than ever. Let us put aside every other thing to give him the care and attention he needs and deserves. We wait on him, sit up at night, and give up our sleep if necessary. Why? Love is the answer. Yes, love is the only thing that can change the world. And only when men realize this will we have a real and a just peace.

What does the writer use in presenting his/her ideas?

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

One day a man met a small boy trudging along, carrying his brother on his back. The man, seeing the boy’s burden almost as big as himself asked if it was not too much for him. The boy replied in all childish sincerity: “Aw, he’s not heavy; he’s brother. Most of us are quite a few years older than this boy, but we can learn a wonderful lesson from him just the same. His small sacrifice has a most important message. It shows that the one thing that this world badly needs; the one thing that can solve all its problems; the one thing everyone talks about but almost no one really gives─ and that is love. Love gives life purpose, makes all things possible, and sweetness every sacrifice. It is the greatest miracle-worker of all time. We can put such thoughts into practice in our daily lives. We must think love, give love, even put love where there is no love. It is very hard to obey your parents? It needn’t be; it is not if we do it with love. Love can do the impossible. It has been said that the hardest thing for us to give is to “give in”. But love can do it. When harsh or unkind words have caused an icy silence between us and our loved ones, be the first one to say “I’m sorry”. Love melts pride. Love can make us overcome our dislikes, too. Often, we find it hard to like some people. We can bend over backwards to get to know them better. Let us forget our whims for a while and take better care of theirs. We’ll probably find them very likable after all. Loves make sacrifice sweet. When someone is sick at home, he needs us more than ever. Let us put aside every other thing to give him the care and attention he needs and deserves. We wait on him, sit up at night, and give up our sleep if necessary. Why? Love is the answer. Yes, love is the only thing that can change the world. And only when men realize this will we have a real and a just peace.

What is the message conveyed by the selection?

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

One day a man met a small boy trudging along, carrying his brother on his back. The man, seeing the boy’s burden almost as big as himself asked if it was not too much for him. The boy replied in all childish sincerity: “Aw, he’s not heavy; he’s brother. Most of us are quite a few years older than this boy, but we can learn a wonderful lesson from him just the same. His small sacrifice has a most important message. It shows that the one thing that this world badly needs; the one thing that can solve all its problems; the one thing everyone talks about but almost no one really gives─ and that is love. Love gives life purpose, makes all things possible, and sweetness every sacrifice. It is the greatest miracle-worker of all time. We can put such thoughts into practice in our daily lives. We must think love, give love, even put love where there is no love. It is very hard to obey your parents? It needn’t be; it is not if we do it with love. Love can do the impossible. It has been said that the hardest thing for us to give is to “give in”. But love can do it. When harsh or unkind words have caused an icy silence between us and our loved ones, be the first one to say “I’m sorry”. Love melts pride. Love can make us overcome our dislikes, too. Often, we find it hard to like some people. We can bend over backwards to get to know them better. Let us forget our whims for a while and take better care of theirs. We’ll probably find them very likable after all. Loves make sacrifice sweet. When someone is sick at home, he needs us more than ever. Let us put aside every other thing to give him the care and attention he needs and deserves. We wait on him, sit up at night, and give up our sleep if necessary. Why? Love is the answer. Yes, love is the only thing that can change the world. And only when men realize this will we have a real and a just peace.

What is the tone or mood of the author?

Read the selection then answer the question that follows.

We used to live in a tough neighborhood and I often got into fights with boys of my age who were out to prove their male supremacy. I was not one to let these insults pass and, as a result, I often went home with a black eye and a torn shirt. My father would ask me to clean up first and then would give me his oft- repeated advice. “Son,” he would say very seriously, “fighting can be good thing if it is for a worthy cause. But it is not right to fight because somebody challenged you, or hurt you, or insulted you. If you have to fight, fight because you need to help someone else. Then I’ll be proud of you.” I didn’t believe my father then, until one night on my way home from evening classes, I saw a neighborhood drug addict divesting an old woman of her wallet and jewelry. He had a knife poked into the woman’s side. The woman’s frightened cries attracted two more passerby, but they dared not move. I tensed. So, this was another neighborhood toughie lording it over law- abiding citizens and an old woman at that! I was conscious of heat surging in my face. Without thought of personal safety, I rushed forward shouting, “Thief!” I threw my books at him and in surprise, he dropped the knife. He started to run away but I punched him as hard as I could and rolled in the street with him. He was saying in his crazy way. “I’ll kill you! I’ll kill you!” By this time, the two passerby were emboldened and they too swung at him so fiercely that the addict started to whimper. “Enough! Enough!” He was black and blue all over by the time the mobile patrol car came and took him away. That night while in bed, I suddenly sat straight. “Why, I fought for someone who needed help,” I thought in surprise. “I fought for an old woman.” I settled back in my pillows and smiled to myself. I understood then what my father meant. It was a good night.

What is the theme of this anecdote?

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We used to live in a tough neighborhood and I often got into fights with boys of my age who were out to prove their male supremacy. I was not one to let these insults pass and, as a result, I often went home with a black eye and a torn shirt. My father would ask me to clean up first and then would give me his oft- repeated advice. “Son,” he would say very seriously, “fighting can be good thing if it is for a worthy cause. But it is not right to fight because somebody challenged you, or hurt you, or insulted you. If you have to fight, fight because you need to help someone else. Then I’ll be proud of you.” I didn’t believe my father then, until one night on my way home from evening classes, I saw a neighborhood drug addict divesting an old woman of her wallet and jewelry. He had a knife poked into the woman’s side. The woman’s frightened cries attracted two more passerby, but they dared not move. I tensed. So, this was another neighborhood toughie lording it over law- abiding citizens and an old woman at that! I was conscious of heat surging in my face. Without thought of personal safety, I rushed forward shouting, “Thief!” I threw my books at him and in surprise, he dropped the knife. He started to run away but I punched him as hard as I could and rolled in the street with him. He was saying in his crazy way. “I’ll kill you! I’ll kill you!” By this time, the two passerby were emboldened and they too swung at him so fiercely that the addict started to whimper. “Enough! Enough!” He was black and blue all over by the time the mobile patrol car came and took him away. That night while in bed, I suddenly sat straight. “Why, I fought for someone who needed help,” I thought in surprise. “I fought for an old woman.” I settled back in my pillows and smiled to myself. I understood then what my father meant. It was a good night.

As revealed in paragraph 1, what is the setting of the anecdote?

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We used to live in a tough neighborhood and I often got into fights with boys of my age who were out to prove their male supremacy. I was not one to let these insults pass and, as a result, I often went home with a black eye and a torn shirt. My father would ask me to clean up first and then would give me his oft- repeated advice. “Son,” he would say very seriously, “fighting can be good thing if it is for a worthy cause. But it is not right to fight because somebody challenged you, or hurt you, or insulted you. If you have to fight, fight because you need to help someone else. Then I’ll be proud of you.” I didn’t believe my father then, until one night on my way home from evening classes, I saw a neighborhood drug addict divesting an old woman of her wallet and jewelry. He had a knife poked into the woman’s side. The woman’s frightened cries attracted two more passerby, but they dared not move. I tensed. So, this was another neighborhood toughie lording it over law- abiding citizens and an old woman at that! I was conscious of heat surging in my face. Without thought of personal safety, I rushed forward shouting, “Thief!” I threw my books at him and in surprise, he dropped the knife. He started to run away but I punched him as hard as I could and rolled in the street with him. He was saying in his crazy way. “I’ll kill you! I’ll kill you!” By this time, the two passerby were emboldened and they too swung at him so fiercely that the addict started to whimper. “Enough! Enough!” He was black and blue all over by the time the mobile patrol car came and took him away. That night while in bed, I suddenly sat straight. “Why, I fought for someone who needed help,” I thought in surprise. “I fought for an old woman.” I settled back in my pillows and smiled to myself. I understood then what my father meant. It was a good night.

What elements contributed most to achieve the theme of the anecdote?

i- setting

ii- conflict

iii- characters

Complete the given imperative with the appropriate preposition.

Stay __________ her and listen to everything she will say.

Complete the given imperative with the appropriate preposition.

Don’t give _______. Life is full of trials and surprises.

Complete the given imperative with the appropriate preposition.

Shut _____ and stay quiet. I have ton of works to do.

Complete the given imperative with the appropriate preposition.

Please, shut _____ my laptop before you leave.

Complete the sentence with the appropriate modal.

Nena: I’m bothered, I… copied Cynthia’s homework in Math. I’m afraid the teacher will find out. What __________ I do?

Complete the sentence with the appropriate modal.

Josie: I think you _________ apologize to Cynthia.

Complete the sentence with the appropriate modal.

Nena: Yes, I know. _________ I write her a note?

Complete the sentence with the appropriate modal.

Josie: That’s good. Then, you _______ also tell our teacher.

Use the underlined information to choose the best wh-question.

We can protect ourselves against drug abuse by choosing our friends carefully.

Use the underlined information to choose the best wh-question.

We can get information about drug abuse from the health department.

Use the underlined information to choose the best wh-question.

Cough medicine contains opium.

Use the underlined information to choose the best wh-question.

Do you seek professional help if you cannot cope with your problems?

Use the underlined information to choose the best wh-question.

The Department of Health can help fight drug abuse.

Use the underlined information to choose the best wh-question.

Do you seek professional help if you cannot cope with your problems?

Complete the given dialogue with the appropriate reply.

A: Do you agree with the government’s new tax reform program?

B: No, _____________.

Complete the given dialogue with the appropriate reply.

A: Are you aware of the safety rules during earthquake?

B: Yes, _____________.

Read the passage then answer the question that follows.

Take an ordinary school day. You stand by the roadside, on the alert for the first jeepney that will take you to school. Any slight move on your part is like an invitation to a driver. He stops his jeepney, and calls out “Quiapo!” That should take you right to your school’s steps, so you hurriedly board the jeepney. It then swings back into the traffic, swerving from lane to lane. It tries to beat the red light corner; you are thrown hard against your seatmate. You get elbowed as a result.

What is the purpose of the author in writing the essay?

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Take an ordinary school day. You stand by the roadside, on the alert for the first jeepney that will take you to school. Any slight move on your part is like an invitation to a driver. He stops his jeepney, and calls out “Quiapo!” That should take you right to your school’s steps, so you hurriedly board the jeepney. It then swings back into the traffic, swerving from lane to lane. It tries to beat the red light corner; you are thrown hard against your seatmate. You get elbowed as a result.

On the latter part of the text, what could have happened to the character that was thrown hard and got elbowed by the seatmate?

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Take an ordinary school day. You stand by the roadside, on the alert for the first jeepney that will take you to school. Any slight move on your part is like an invitation to a driver. He stops his jeepney, and calls out “Quiapo!” That should take you right to your school’s steps, so you hurriedly board the jeepney. It then swings back into the traffic, swerving from lane to lane. It tries to beat the red light corner; you are thrown hard against your seatmate. You get elbowed as a result.

What is the arrangement of these events from the text?

1. It tried to beat the red-light corner.

2. The passenger hurriedly got on board the jeepney.

3. The driver stopped and picked up the passenger.

4. The jeepney then swung back into the traffic, swerved from lane to lane.

Read the passage then answer the question that follows.

Take an ordinary school day. You stand by the roadside, on the alert for the first jeepney that will take you to school. Any slight move on your part is like an invitation to a driver. He stops his jeepney, and calls out “Quiapo!” That should take you right to your school’s steps, so you hurriedly board the jeepney. It then swings back into the traffic, swerving from lane to lane. It tries to beat the red light corner; you are thrown hard against your seatmate. You get elbowed as a result.

What makes the jeepney the “king of the road”?

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A week ago, something happened in our training camp. The night after we moved up to Baguio City, some rebels attacked our camp. It was so unexpected that we didn’t know what to do. Since we only brought with us blank bullets, we were not able to fight back. We were lucky that our reinforcement came and they drove the rebels away. I still trembled when I think of that terrible encounter. I think a soldier’s life is harsh and rough, however, I still vow to protect our people and country from the hostilities of the rebels. In time, I will be a real good soldier.

What would happen if there are no more rebels?

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A week ago, something happened in our training camp. The night after we moved up to Baguio City, some rebels attacked our camp. It was so unexpected that we didn’t know what to do. Since we only brought with us blank bullets, we were not able to fight back. We were lucky that our reinforcement came and they drove the rebels away. I still trembled when I think of that terrible encounter. I think a soldier’s life is harsh and rough, however, I still vow to protect our people and country from the hostilities of the rebels. In time, I will be a real good soldier.

Why were the rebels hostile to the government?

Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

A week ago, something happened in our training camp. The night after we moved up to Baguio City, some rebels attacked our camp. It was so unexpected that we didn’t know what to do. Since we only brought with us blank bullets, we were not able to fight back. We were lucky that our reinforcement came and they drove the rebels away. I still trembled when I think of that terrible encounter. I think a soldier’s life is harsh and rough, however, I still vow to protect our people and country from the hostilities of the rebels. In time, I will be a real good soldier.

What is the writer’s intention in telling the story?

Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

A week ago, something happened in our training camp. The night after we moved up to Baguio City, some rebels attacked our camp. It was so unexpected that we didn’t know what to do. Since we only brought with us blank bullets, we were not able to fight back. We were lucky that our reinforcement came and they drove the rebels away. I still trembled when I think of that terrible encounter. I think a soldier’s life is harsh and rough, however, I still vow to protect our people and country from the hostilities of the rebels. In time, I will be a real good soldier.

What is the arrangement of these events from the text?

1. The reinforcement came and drove the rebels away.

2. They realized that soldier’s life is harsh and rough.

3. Some rebels attacked the camp.

4. They moved up to Baguio City.

Complete the given dialogue with the appropriate reply.

A: Haven’t you heard of the effects of dengue pre- vaccine?

B: No, ______________

Complete the given dialogue with the appropriate reply.

A: Did you know what happened to Marawi after the war?

B: Yes, _____________