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WorksheetsNAT Review (Language and Communication)
Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Passage: Ladies and gentlemen, today we stand at a crossroads in the history of our nation, the Philippines. Our archipelago, blessed with over seven thousand islands, faces challenges both old and new. We have weathered storms, both literal and metaphorical, and we continue to strive for a cohesive society that values education, health, and prosperity for all its citizens. It is our unity and resolve that will determine the trajectory of our nation's future. As we move forward, we must address the education gap that persists in various regions. We cannot deny the disparity between urban and rural educational opportunities. Our focus must be on bridging this gap, ensuring that every Filipino child has access to quality education, regardless of their birthplace. Furthermore, the health of our people is of paramount importance. A healthy populace is the backbone of a strong nation. Therefore, we must bolster our healthcare system, making it accessible and affordable for every Juan and Maria. We are a nation known for our resilience and our ability to come together in times of adversity. Let us channel this spirit into making tangible improvements in our society. Together, we can overcome the hurdles that hinder our progress. Let us forge ahead with determination and the unwavering belief in the Filipino spirit.
The overall organization of the speech excerpt is best described as:
A detailed account of the Philippines' historical events.
A call to action addressing current societal issues.
An informative report on the nation's health and education.
A chronological narration of past natural disasters.
Which of the following best exemplifies the speech's coherence and cohesion?
The transition from educational to healthcare issues.
The use of metaphors related to the nation's resilience.
Repeated reference to the future of Filipino children.
Emphasis on the disparity between urban and rural areas.
The language use in the speech is most effectively demonstrated by:
The vivid depiction of the archipelago's natural beauty.
The persuasive appeal to the audience's sense of unity.
The statistical data on education and health disparities.
The historical references to the nation's past challenges.
Regarding mechanics, the speech excerpt could be improved by:
Correcting the punctuation errors present throughout.
Addressing inconsistencies in verb tenses used.
Including citations for the provided statistical information.
Clarifying ambiguous pronouns referring to citizens.
The passage best demonstrates its purpose through the use of:
Descriptive language highlighting societal achievements.
Rhetorical questions engaging the audience's opinions.
Anecdotes about individual experiences in rural areas.
Directive language urging collective action and resolve.
Passage: In the heart of Southeast Asia lies the Philippines, a country with a vibrant tapestry of cultures, histories, and potential. Yet, beneath this rich weave, there exists a silent struggle against inequality that affects both rural and urban populations. Recent initiatives have brought technology to classrooms in Cebu, enabling students to connect with global educational resources. But the question remains: Are these advancements reaching the children in remote barrios, or are they reserved for the urban elite? The government touts its 'Education for All' policy, with a spokesperson claiming, "Every Filipino child now has greater access to education." Meanwhile, critics point to the persistent lack of resources in many provincial schools. Implicit in these contrasting views is the debate over whether such policies are merely aspirational or practically attainable. Amidst these discussions, a local NGO reports a rise in literacy rates. Yet, one must ask if this reflects a true nationwide improvement or if it masks the disparities between different regions. As we celebrate the progress in cities like Manila, we cannot turn a blind eye to the children in distant provinces who still walk miles for their daily lessons. The Philippines is at a turning point, with the eyes of the world watching. It's time to ask ourselves: Can we truly progress if part of our nation is left behind?
The explicit claim regarding education in the passage is:
Technology is reserved for urban students only.
Remote barrios lack access to educational resources.
"Every Filipino child now has greater access to education."
Provincial schools have persistent resource shortages.
An implicit claim made in the passage is:
Critics are satisfied with the current policies.
The 'Education for All' policy is practically attainable.
Literacy rates accurately reflect nationwide progress.
Progress in urban areas overshadows rural struggles.
The relevance of the NGO's report is questioned because it:
Doesn't account for regional disparities in literacy.
Is based solely on government-provided statistics.
Fails to mention the specific areas of improvement.
Overlooks the importance of technology in education.
The passage suggests that for true progress:
Urban advancements should align with rural needs.
Government claims should be accepted without scrutiny.
Educational resources must be equally distributed.
Policies must focus solely on provincial schools.
The critical thinking skill most required to understand the passage is:
Identifying the basis for government claims.
Distinguishing between actual progress and claims.
Assessing the impact of technology on education.
Analyzing the disparity between urban and rural education.
Which country is the largest rice importer according to the graph?
China
Indonesia
Philippines
European Union (EU)
How much more rice does the Philippines import compared to the United States?
2,475 thousand metric tons
1,325 thousand metric tons
2,475 thousand metric tons
3,800 thousand metric tons
Which of the following statements is true based on the graph?
Vietnam exports more rice than China.
Nigeria and Iraq import the same amount of rice.
The EU imports less rice than Indonesia.
Kenya and Mexico import the same amount of rice.
Based on the data, what can be concluded about the rice import market?
Asian countries are the top rice importers.
The United States is the second-largest importer.
The top three importers are all from Southeast Asia.
African countries do not import rice.
If the countries are grouped by continent, which statement would be correct?
Africa has the most countries in the top 20.
Asia has fewer countries than Europe in the top 10.
America has one country in the top 10.
Europe is not represented in the top 10.
Passage: In recent years, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become an integral part of our daily lives. Many young Filipinos use these platforms to stay informed, entertained, and connected with friends and family. However, some critics argue that social media has a negative impact on today's youth, causing issues such as cyberbullying, addiction, and the spread of misinformation.
What is the main claim of the passage regarding social media's impact on young Filipinos?
Social media is entirely detrimental for young Filipinos.
Social media has both positive and negative impacts on young Filipinos.
Social media is the primary source of misinformation for young Filipinos.
Young Filipinos are the only ones who use social media platforms.
What does the passage imply about the reasons young Filipinos use social media?
They use social media only for entertainment purposes.
Young Filipinos use social media to stay informed, entertained, and connected.
They use social media solely for connecting with friends and family.
Young Filipinos do not use social media for staying informed.
Based on the passage, which of the following can be considered a negative impact of social media on young Filipinos?
Informing their friends and family about their daily lives.
Being entertained by funny videos and memes.
Cyberbullying, addiction, and the spread of misinformation.
Staying connected with their favorite celebrities and influencers.
What claim does the passage make about social media critics?
They are completely wrong about the impact of social media on young Filipinos.
They argue that social media has a negative impact on young Filipinos.
They only focus on social media's positive effects on young Filipinos.
They believe social media is a primary source of information for young Filipinos.
What is the implicit claim about the activities that the passage suggests young Filipinos do on social media?
Young Filipinos primarily use social media to connect with family and friends.
Young Filipinos mainly use social media to access misinformation.
Young Filipinos mostly use social media for entertainment purposes.
Young Filipinos hardly use social media for any purpose.
Passage: The local government recently passed an ordinance banning single-use plastics in an effort to reduce pollution. The initiative is expected to significantly impact coastal communities, which are often the most affected by plastic pollution.
How does the passage contextualize the impact of the plastic ban?
By emphasizing the local government's role in implementing the ban.
By connecting the ban to coastal communities and their experiences with pollution.
By providing information about the reduction in pollution levels since the ban.
By discussing the public's response to the ban.
Passage: Climate change has had a profound effect on the Philippines, causing increased temperatures, stronger typhoons, and rising sea levels. These changes have resulted in the displacement of communities living in coastal areas, who are often the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
What context does the passage provide to enrich the reader's understanding of climate change's impact?
By describing the various ways the Philippines has been affected by climate change.
By focusing on the experiences of communities in coastal areas.
By providing statistics on the temperature increases, typhoon strength, and sea level rise.
By comparing the Philippines' experience with climate change to other countries.
Passage: The recent passage of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act in the Philippines has expanded access to health services for millions of Filipinos. Previously, many people could not afford medical treatments and consultations, but now, with the UHC, they can access affordable and quality healthcare services.
How does the passage contextualize the importance of the Universal Health Care Act?
By highlighting the challenges faced by Filipinos in accessing healthcare before the UHC Act.
By providing the number of people who have gained access to healthcare because of the UHC Act.
By discussing the role of the government in implementing the UHC Act.
By examining the impact of the UHC Act on healthcare providers and the healthcare industry.
Passage: The rise of social media has changed the way young Filipinos engage with politics. Through social media, they have the power to voice their opinions, mobilize for causes, and engage in discussions about political issues. This newfound influence has led to increased political participation among the youth.
How does the passage contextualize the impact of social media on young Filipinos' political engagement?
By discussing the role of social media in enabling young Filipinos to voice their opinions.
By providing statistics on the number of young Filipinos who use social media for political purposes.
By comparing the political participation of young Filipinos before and after the rise of social media.
By exploring the potential drawbacks and challenges of using social media for political engagement.
Passage: The increasing popularity of e-sports in the Philippines has led to a surge in the demand for gaming equipment and accessories. Companies, recognizing this trend, have started investing in the e-sports market, setting up gaming centers and offering sponsorships to promising gamers.
How does the passage contextualize the impact of the e-sports industry on the market?
By detailing the types of gaming equipment and accessories in demand.
By discussing the role of companies in meeting the demand for gaming equipment.
By comparing the e-sports market to traditional sports markets.
By examining the challenges faced by the e-sports industry in the Philippines.
How can users apply responsible use of media by managing their time on these platforms? Table reference: Number of Users per Social Media Platform (Facebook: 72 million; Twitter: 18 million; Instagram: 31 million; TikTok: 26 million).
By setting a daily time limit for each platform based on their user base.
By spending more time on platforms with fewer users to avoid popular misinformation.
By using a random time generator for each platform to ensure equal time distribution.
By disregarding the time spent on these platforms, as the number of users is not relevant to responsible use.
Table: News websites trustworthiness score. Information Source and Trustworthiness Score (1–10): News Website A – 7; News Website B – 5; News Website C – 8; News Website D – 4. How can users apply responsible use of media by evaluating the trustworthiness of these information sources?
By avoiding sources with lower trustworthiness scores and focusing on those with higher scores.
By spending the same amount of time on each source, regardless of their trustworthiness scores.
By combining the scores to determine an average trustworthiness score for all sources.
By disregarding trustworthiness scores and relying on personal opinions instead.
Table: Media outlets’ coverage of environment issues. Coverage of Environment Issues (%): Media Outlet A – 25; Media Outlet B – 10; Media Outlet C – 15; Media Outlet D – 30. How can users apply responsible use of media to understand the coverage of environmental issues?
By focusing on outlets with higher coverage percentages to stay informed about environmental issues.
By equally dividing their attention between all outlets, regardless of their coverage percentages.
By comparing the coverage percentages to identify trends and patterns in media focus.
By disregarding the coverage percentages and relying on personal opinions about environmental issues.
Table: Frequency of False News per Social Media Platform. Frequency of False News (per month): Facebook – 500; Twitter – 200; Instagram – 300; TikTok – 100. How can users apply responsible use of media to minimize exposure to false news on these platforms?
By familiarizing themselves with false news statistics and adjusting their usage accordingly.
By using a random selection method to determine which platforms to use, regardless of false news frequency.
By combining the false news frequency from all platforms to determine an average frequency for all.
By disregarding false news frequency and focusing on the number of users instead.
Table: Media outlets’ coverage of diverse perspectives. Coverage of Diverse Perspectives (%): Media Outlet A – 40; Media Outlet B – 20; Media Outlet C – 30; Media Outlet D – 10. How can users apply responsible use of media to understand the coverage of diverse perspectives?
By focusing on outlets with higher coverage percentages of diverse perspectives to stay informed.
By equally dividing their attention between all outlets, regardless of their diverse perspectives.
By comparing the coverage percentages to identify trends and patterns in media representation.
By disregarding the coverage percentages and relying on personal opinions about diverse perspectives.
Passage: "Rosalinda, a business consultant, meets with her client, Paolo, to discuss the growth strategies for his small business." Dialogue: Rosalinda: Hi Paolo! It's great to see you again. How have things been with your business lately? Paolo: Hi Rosalinda! Honestly, I've been struggling. Our sales have been stagnant for the past few months. Rosalinda: I see. Have you thought about diversifying your product offerings? Paolo: I did think about it, but I'm worried about the costs associated with launching new products. Rosalinda: It's true that there are costs involved, but it's essential to consider diversifying as a way to attract new customers and maintain a competitive edge. Paolo: That's a valid point. I'll think about it more seriously. Rosalinda: Great! I can help you assess the financial impact of new products and identify potential funding sources too. Paolo: That would be fantastic, Rosalinda! Thank you for your help.
Based on the conversation, what is the main concern of Paolo regarding his business?
Difficulty attracting new customers
Limited funding available for new projects
Stagnant sales over several months
Struggling to maintain a competitive edge
What communicative strategy does Rosalinda use to address Paolo's concerns about launching new products?
Highlighting the potential benefits of diversifying
Offering to secure additional funding for the new products
Reassuring Paolo about the costs associated with new offerings
Minimizing the importance of diversifying product lines
What inference can be made about Paolo's willingness to consider new ideas?
Paolo is reluctant to embrace new strategies due to financial concerns
Paolo is open to considering new ideas, but he's weighing the pros and cons
Paolo is unwilling to consider any new strategies that might require investment
Paolo is already convinced that diversification is not the answer
How does Rosalinda respond to Paolo's concerns about costs?
By encouraging Paolo to give up on the idea of new products
By acknowledging the costs but emphasizing the importance of diversification
By providing a list of alternative strategies with lower costs
By offering to cover the costs herself
Which communicative strategy is Rosalinda using to create a positive atmosphere and encourage Paolo's continued involvement in the conversation?
Expressing frustration with Paolo's lack of progress
Offering solutions and expressing willingness to help
Criticizing Paolo's previous decisions
Threatening Paolo with consequences if new strategies aren't implemented
Directions: Based on the given table, formulate evaluative statements by selecting the most appropriate answer choice. Table context: Statement—Climate Change; Assertion—It is human-induced; Counterclaim—It is a natural cycle. Which statement can be made about Climate Change according to the table?
It is a natural cycle
It is human-induced
It does not affect sea levels
It is not affected by greenhouse gases
Directions: Based on the given table, formulate evaluative statements by selecting the most appropriate answer choice. Table context: Statement—Sea Level Rise; Assertion—It will cause coastal flooding; Counterclaim—It will not cause significant flooding. What assertion can be made about Sea Level Rise based on the table?
It will not cause coastal flooding
It will cause coastal flooding
It will only affect coastal cities
It will not affect ocean temperatures
Directions: Based on the given table, formulate evaluative statements by selecting the most appropriate answer choice. Table context: Statement—Greenhouse Gases; Assertion—Increase Earth's temperature; Counterclaim—Do not increase Earth's temperature. According to the table, which of the following is an assertion about Greenhouse Gases?
They do not increase Earth's temperature
They increase Earth's temperature
They are not related to climate change
They are only released by renewable energy sources
Directions: Based on the given table, formulate evaluative statements by selecting the most appropriate answer choice. Table context: Statement—Fossil Fuels; Assertion—Main cause of greenhouse gases; Counterclaim—Not the main cause of greenhouse gases. Which of the following is an assertion about Fossil Fuels based on the table?
They are the main cause of greenhouse gases
They are not the main cause of greenhouse gases
They cannot be replaced by renewable energy
They are not used for transportation and industry
Directions: Based on the given table, formulate evaluative statements by selecting the most appropriate answer choice. Table context: Statement—Renewable Energy; Assertion—Cannot replace fossil fuels; Counterclaim—Can replace fossil fuels in the near future. What is the counterclaim regarding Renewable Energy based on the table?
They can replace fossil fuels in the near future
They cannot replace fossil fuels
They are more expensive than fossil fuels
They do not produce greenhouse gases
Directions: Review the provided infographic about the Philippine inflation rate for the bottom 30% income households. Utilize the data to answer the question. What was the inflation rate for the bottom 30% income households in January 2024 compared to January 2023?
It decreased by 6.3 percentage points.
It increased by 6.3 percentage points.
It remained the same at 9.7 percent.
It is not compared to January 2023.
Directions: Review the provided infographic about the Philippine inflation rate for the bottom 30% income households. Utilize the data to answer the question. Which area experienced a higher inflation rate in January 2024 compared to December 2023?
National Capital Region (NCR)
Areas Outside NCR (AONCR)
Both experienced the same inflation rate.
The data for area-specific rates is not provided.
Directions: Review the provided infographic about the Philippine inflation rate for the bottom 30% income households. Utilize the data to answer the question. According to the infographic, what is the main source of inflation deceleration?
Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and Other Fuels
Transport
Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
Directions: Review the provided infographic about the Philippine inflation rate for the bottom 30% income households. Utilize the data to answer the question. How much did rice inflation contribute to the overall inflation rate for the bottom 30% income households in January 2024?
3.0 percentage points
6.0 percentage points
24.8 percentage points
It contributed to a decrease in inflation.
While in a meeting discussing the upcoming school festival, the committee chairperson looks at the budget report and states, “We need to find a way to lower the expenses.” As a committee member, how should you respond to effectively participate in the speech act?
“Let’s review the budget line by line to see where we can cut costs.”
“I hope we can manage to reduce the budget somehow.”
“The school festival is always expensive, isn’t it?”
“I think the expenses are already as low as they can get.”
During the Philippine Independence Day celebration, the keynote speaker concludes their speech by saying, “Let us all commit to maintaining our freedom and advocating for our rights.” As an audience member, which action is an appropriate response to the speech act?
Applauding politely and reflecting on personal contributions toward freedom.
Talking to a friend about unrelated matters after the speech ends.
Leaving the celebration early to avoid traffic.
Wondering when the celebration activities will start.
When a teacher announces to the class, “This module will be due next Friday, please manage your time,” what is the best way for a student to respond to the speech act?
Creating a schedule to allocate time for each part of the module.
Assuming that the module is easy and can be done last minute.
Asking the teacher about their weekend plans.
Telling classmates about a movie seen recently.
While enjoying a beach clean-up activity, the organizer states, “Remember, our goal is to leave the beach cleaner than when we arrived.” As a participant, what response aligns with the speech act presented?
Picking up trash diligently and encouraging others to do the same.
Taking a break to enjoy the sun and sea.
Planning the next hangout with friends at the beach.
Thinking about the seafood you will eat afterwards.
A local barangay captain stands before the community declaring, “We are launching a health initiative to improve our nutrition.” How should a health-conscious community member show support for the speech act?
Proposing a weekly physical activity event for the community.
Commending the captain for addressing an important issue.
Discussing unrelated community problems during the meeting.
Waiting for someone else to come up with a program plan.
Passage: Consider the resurgence of ‘Texttula,’ a genre that fuses traditional Filipino poetics with modern mobile technology. It typically maintains the emotional depth and thematic elements of classical poetry while embracing the brevity necessitated by text messaging platforms.
How does ‘Texttula’ exhibit a deviation from classical Filipino poetry?
It employs a rigid structural form to extend the poem.
It conveys emotional depth without the constraints of brevity.
It maintains thematic elements but adapts to modern delivery methods.
It avoids traditional themes in favor of contemporary subjects.
Passage: A novelist from Mindanao incorporates local myths into a speculative fiction narrative, which involves elements of the supernatural and fantastical to address current societal issues.
How does this approach in speculative fiction differ from traditional fiction narratives of Mindanao?
Speculative fiction strictly adheres to the portrayal of actual incidents from reality.
It utilizes myths to explore possibilities beyond the real-world setting.
Traditional narratives depend solely on futuristic elements.
It represents a complete departure from incorporating local culture.
Passage: Flash fiction pieces from Visayas are gaining popularity for their succinct storytelling techniques, presenting complete narratives in under a thousand words and leaving much to the reader’s interpretation.
Comparatively, what is a distinctive feature of flash fiction against longer forms of fiction from the Visayas region?
Flash fiction requires the use of verbose language to tell a story.
It delivers a narrative that spans several generations.
It invites readers to engage more actively with the text.
It offers in-depth character development and subplots.
Passage: Recently, a Luzon-based poet has roused interest with their ‘hyperpoetry,’ linking lines of verse to multimedia content that provides additional layers of meaning.
What element distinguishes ‘hyperpoetry’ from traditional Luzon poetry?
It strictly forbids the inclusion of any form of media content.
It integrates multimedia elements that add layers of meaning to the verse.
It focuses solely on rhyme scheme without visual or auditory components.
It limits reader interaction to printed text only.
Passage: Blogs from Regions in the Philippines present an informal and personal way of writing that often reflects the author's experiences, opinions, and observations, which does not often follow the structured format of traditional literary forms.
In what way do Filipino region-based blogs differ from traditional creative nonfiction?
Blogs tend to present only fictional events.
They offer a more structured narrative style.
Blogs are typically more personal and less formal.
Traditional creative nonfiction is interactive and inherently digital.
Passage: Chick lit novels set in Luzon are prominent for their romantic themes, humor, and relatable female protagonists dealing with daily life challenges, distinctively different from the solemn tones of classic literature.
How does 'chick lit' provide a contrast to earlier literature genres prominently recognized in Luzon?
It focuses exclusively on historical fiction.
The genre is characterized by solemn and serious themes.
Chick lit often introduces a light-hearted and humorous narrative.
Earlier genres did not include relatable characters or daily life challenges.
Passage (from a fictional blog entry): “The chaos of EDSA has turned into a colorful canvas through my lens, a juxtaposition of worn jeepneys and glossy billboards, each telling a story of the streets of Manila.”
How does the blog excerpt differentiate from traditional journalistic accounts of EDSA?
Blogs include visual elements, unlike text-based newspaper reports.
Blogs emphasize subjective perspectives over objective reporting.
Traditional journalism doesn't focus on everyday urban life.
Traditional reports avoid describing scenarios as 'colorful' or 'chaotic'.
Passage (from a hyperpoetry piece): "Click here to unfurl the wings of the poem—each link a path to histories untold, images unveiled, and songs unsung."
How does hyperpoetry's structure in this passage contrast with conventional poetry?
Hyperpoetry's links are decorative, while traditional poems use rhyme.
Conventional poems are static, offering a single path to interpretation.
Traditional poetry cannot convey historical or cultural information.
Conventional poetry doesn't reveal any visual imagery or music.
Passage (from a piece of flash fiction): “He left as swiftly as he entered, his presence a brief but potent whisper in her life, a flash of light before dusk.”
How does this flash fiction passage stand out when compared to a novella set in the Philippines?
Novellas don't contain brief or sudden character interactions.
Flash fiction encapsulates its narrative in a potent, concise moment.
Novellas focus only on the significant, lengthy periods of a character's life.
Flash fiction exclusively uses metaphorical language for descriptions.
Passage (from a Texttula): “In texts less than the tail of a kite, I send my love soaring—truncated terms shaping a high-flying sentiment.”
How does the use of language in Texttula vary from that of a traditional Tula (poem)?
Traditional Tula ignores themes of love and sentiment.
Texttula uses modern, abbreviated terms for poetic expression.
Traditional Tula solely relies on lengthy, descriptive verses.
Texttula refrains from metaphors related to nature or objects.
Passage (from a speculative fiction novel): “Underneath the monsoon skies, the streets of Cebu bore witness to time travelers weaving through centuries, their footprints vanishing like rain on the pavement.”
How does this speculative fiction text's elements differ from historical fiction about Cebu?
Speculative fiction deals strictly with the realistic elements of Cebu.
It introduces fantastical elements such as time travel in a real setting.
Historical fiction frequently employs time travel as its main premise.
Speculative fiction infrequently uses local settings like Cebu.
What function of communication is used when Mary shares her frustrations about the results of her examination with Martha?
Information Dissemination
Control
Emotional Expression
Social Interaction
Which of the following functions of communication was utilized when your teacher explained the procedures to be followed whenever you use the Science Laboratory?
Emotional Expression
Social Interaction
Motivation
Control
The statement, “Take your medicine 3 times a day,” uses what function of communication?
Control
Motivation
Social Interaction
Information Dissemination
Mark spent the night thinking and analyzing why a student from the other class talked to him on his way home and decided that it probably meant nothing. What type of speech context is evident in this situation?
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Public
Mass Communication
When you talk to a doctor regarding your health condition, which of the following speech style is most appropriate to use?
Frozen
Casual
Intimate
Consultative
What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, “Can you open the door?”
The speaker is asking me a question.
The speaker does not make sense.
The speaker is requesting me to open the door.
The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to open the door.
Read the statement below and choose the communicative strategy used. "How are you? It’s been a while since we last met."
Repair
Restriction
Termination
Nomination
The statement, “I’m not sure I understand what you’re saying. Could you repeat what you’ve just said?”, uses which of the following communicative strategies?
Repair
Restriction
Nomination
Termination
People often think Mimi is angry whenever she speaks because of the tone of her voice. Which of the following aspects of communication should be improved?
Message
Delivery
Language Form
Role of the Speaker
Fely listened to a speech, and she was confused with all the jargons and difficult words the speaker used. In this case the speaker failed to consider ________.
Language Form
Quality of Interaction
Duration of Interaction
Responsibility of the Speaker
Passage: The second chapter of Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed offers us a libertarian model of education called problem-posing education asserting man’s freedom over the education system’s apparent oppression of the students through banking education. As opposed to banking education, problem-posing education does not view the teacher as the sole interpreter and disseminator of information in the classroom. The Freirean education model empowers students by allowing them to join in the process of inquiry, to think critically as they interact with reality, and to bring out their creativity by allowing them to contribute to the intellectual discourse in the classroom.
Choose the best summary.
Banking education creates students who are passive about their learning.
Paulo Freire proposed a model of education where teachers are not the sole source of knowledge but one where students are empowered in the classroom.
There are two models of education according to Paulo Freire, the banking education, and problem-posing education.
Teachers should allow students to think critically since they need to feel that they are responsible for their own learning.
Which of the following is the STRONGEST thesis statement?
Cellphones have influenced the lives of people in many ways.
There is no question that cell phones have changed our lives in a very big way.
Cellphones are essential in daily communication since I use it every day to communicate with other people better.
While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a leash, compelling users to answer them anywhere and at any time.
Mobile and computer technology may affect children’s sociability. The use of this technology may take away hours from children’s social and playing time. Yet from another perspective, it can help cultivate their communicative and social skills through using different social media platforms and sharing apps with friends. Choose the best summary.
Mobile and computer technology may affect children’s sociability.
Technology can have positive and negative effects on children's sociability.
The use of mobile and computer technology should be lessened because of its ill effects on children.
It is common these days to see children who are not having much interaction with others because of mobile and computer technology.
"The internet is a good invention because it is a source of endless information and a hub of entertainment." What part of the preceding manifesto is the conclusion?
It is a hub of entertainment.
The internet is a good invention.
It is a source of endless information.
The statement does not have a conclusion.
"The internet is a good invention because it is a source of endless information and a hub of entertainment." What part of the preceding manifesto can be considered as a premise?
It is a hub of entertainment.
The internet is a good invention.
It is a source of endless information.
The statement does not have a premise.
Passage: (1) We must resist all efforts to allow the government to censor entertainment. (2) Freedom of speech and expressions are essential to a democratic form of government. (3) As soon as we allow some censorship, it won't be long before censorship will be used to silence the opinions critical of the government.
Based on the passage above, which sentence could be considered as the conclusion?
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
There is no conclusion.
Based on the passage above, which sentences could be considered as the premises?
Sentence 1, 2, and 3
Sentence 2, and 3
Sentence 1, and 3
There are no premises.
What kind of manifesto is expressed in the passage above?
Personal
Artistic
Political
Professional
For number 79-80, identify the definition technique used. A robot is a machine that looks like a human being and performs complex acts of a human being (Webster).
Synonym
Formal
Illustration
Function
For number 79-80, identify the definition technique used. The germs or bacteria or antigens are like a gang of villains invading our body, attacking our unseen defenders, the layers of macrophages, cytokines, and lymphocytes.
Function
Analogy
Analysis
Illustration
Refer to the poem below in answering the next three items. Richard Cory by Edwin Arlington Robinson Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown, Clean favored, and imperially slim. And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said, "Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked. And he was rich - yes, richer than a king - And admirably schooled in every grace; In fine we thought that he was everything To make us wish that we were in his place. So on we worked, and waited for the light, And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head.
What word/s from the poem reveal/s that Richard Cory is good-mannered?
rich
clean
gentleman
admirably-schooled
What line shows that the persona in the poem is not as well-off as Richard Cory?
And he was rich - yes, richer than a king - and admirably schooled in every grace
We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown
So on we worked and waited for the light and went without the meat and cursed the bread
He was always human when he talked; but still fluttered pulses when he said "good morning"
It can be concluded that the persona is wishful that he/she would be like Richard Cory. What line would justify this assertion?
In fine we thought that he was everything
We people on the pavement looked at him
And went without the meat, and cursed the bread
"Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked
Because her delivery was ______, the effect of her speech on the voters was non-existent.
moving
plausible
halting
audible
Roger said the report was significant; Heather contradicted him, saying that all the information presented was ______.
contemporary
objective
irrevocable
immaterial
Normally an individual thunderstorm lasts about 45 minutes, but under certain conditions the storm may ______ becoming ever more severe, for as long as four hours.
wane
moderate
persist
disperse
Ignoring criticisms that the film was excessively ______ and biased, the director resisted efforts to make changes designed to produce a less fierce, more ______ story.
tranquil...neutral
brutal...unfair
violent...fair
long...compact
After leaving the room, I began to think about my impression. Yesterday, an acquaintance reminded me to watch carefully for tricks, especially as the man had earlier been a magician. The "acquaintance" mentioned in the second sentence can be best described as a ______ person.
skeptic
hypocrite
trustworthy
mystic
What is the mood of the passage below? She paused, paying attention to the sounds of the being. The woods seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting.
romantic
depressing
suspenseful
joyful
In all cultures, gestures are used as a form of communication, but the same gestures may have very different meanings in different cultures. Choose the best inference.
No two cultures use the same gestures.
One gesture will never have the same meaning in two cultures.
Gestures are the most effective means to communicate in a certain culture.
A person from one culture may misunderstand the gestures used by a person from another culture.
Blood cholesterol used to be thought of as a problem only for adults. Choose the best inference.
Blood cholesterol is no longer a problem for adults.
Blood cholesterol affects both adults and children.
Only children have a problem with blood cholesterol.
Only adults have a problem with blood cholesterol.
A group of researchers would like to find out the struggles of children who are gifted with mathematical abilities. Which of the following research designs is the most appropriate for this study?
Ethnography
Phenomenology
Case Study
Narrative Inquiry
The present study uses phenomenology to get the lived experiences of people who experienced bullying. Identify the part of the Research Methodology shown.
Research Locale
Research Design
Data Analysis Procedure
Data Collection Procedure
The researchers will be using interview questions and observation guides. Identify the part of the Research Methodology shown.
Sample
Research Design
Research Locale
Research Instruments
Patterns and Themes will be used to interpret the meaning of the answers from the participants. Identify the part of the Research Methodology shown.
Research Locale
Research Instruments
Data Analysis Procedure
Data Collection Procedure
For this study, 10 working students who are aged 18 and above will be taken as participants. Identify the part of the Research Methodology shown.
Sample
Research Design
Research Locale
Research Instrument
The present research will be conducted at Barangay 9, Caloocan City. Identify the part of the Research Methodology shown.
Research Locale
Research Design
Sampling Procedure
Research Instrument
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good interview?
Act naturally
Vary who controls the communication
Practice active listening
Interrupt the interviewee when they are speaking
In data analysis, recurring answers from interviews and observations are called ______.
Themes
Patterns
Conclusions
Recommendations
Mrs. Santos will conduct an interview among the participants in her study. She wants to make sure that all the questions are the same for all participants. What kind of interview should she conduct?
Informal
Structured
Semi-structured
Retrospective
Read the excerpt from a position paper below and answer the question that follows. The use of social networking sites, in particular Facebook, can not only skew your understanding of reality, it can cause you actual physical harm. According to Jean Conklin, a clinical psychiatrist at University of Maryland Hospital, in Baltimore, "Facebook is to your mind what sugar is to your body-bad all around." What part of the position paper was underlined?
claim
counterclaim
evidence
stand
What type of academic writing is exemplified below? The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery takes the reader on an engaging trip all over the universe; a trip that results in fascinating discoveries and helps to realize true values. Adventures that happened during this intergalactic space investigation attract both young and adult readers. Moreover, each generation extracts important lessons from the story. Source: Writology.com
Book Review
Position Paper
Project Proposal
Research Report
Read the text below and answer the next three items. 1) Earthquakes are caused by stresses that develop within the upper layers of the earth, usually within the crust. 2) As the stresses build up, the rocks are increasingly distorted until they can no longer withstand the pressure. 3) Suddenly, they fracture or break, and spring back towards their original positions. 4) The sudden fracture of rocks causes the development of the shock waves that we call Earthquakes.
What type of writing is used for the text?
Descriptive
Narrative
Persuasive
Expository
What does the word "distorted" mean in the text?
Made polished
Remain the same
Changed shape
Became nothing
Which of the following is the thesis statement of the text?
Earthquakes can be avoided.
Earthquakes are caused by climate change.
Earthquakes are dangerous natural disasters.
Earthquakes only happen within the upper layers of the earth.
The vicissitude that we have gone through helps develop change.
effort
change
death
knowledge
Don't trust a hustler, he will end up in jail.
prisoner
police officer
criminal
lawyer
House prices rose in January and February, fell slightly in March and are now holding steady. Choose the graph that best fits the trend described.
A
B
C
D
