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Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

According to Henry Gleason (1961), the systematic structure of spoken sounds chosen and arranged arbitrarily so they can be used by people for communication is:

a)

Alphabet

b)

Dialect

c)

Word

d)

Language

2.

Language is dynamic because it:

a)

repeats

b)

disappears

c)

changes

d)

is added to

3.

The habitual utterance in the box says, “I’m already there!” even though the speaker is still far away. This only proves that language is:

a)

meaningful because it is necessary

b)

unique because it is different

c)

part of advances in technology and communication

d)

powerful because it can be a tool for oppression

4.

For Questions 4–6: Give the language concept indicated by each situation. Noli de Castro is known for his line, “Magandang gabi bayan!” Identify the language concept shown.

a)

Lingua Franca

b)

Official Language

c)

Language of Instruction

d)

National Language

5.

For Questions 4–6: Give the language concept indicated by each situation. Boy Abunda is famous for his line, “Kaibigan, usap tayo!” Identify the language concept shown.

a)

official

b)

national

c)

instructional

d)

auxiliary

6.

For Questions 4–6: Give the language concept indicated by each situation. “I really love my erpat and mudra.” Identify the language concept shown.

a)

slang

b)

colloquial

c)

literary

d)

technical

7.

Cecilia studies at UP Diliman but the lockdown kept her from going home to Jimenez, Misamis Occidental. She will send a letter to her parents in the province she grew up in. What language concept is she most likely to use?

a)

Lingua Franca

b)

Mother Tongue (First Language)

c)

English

d)

Language of Instruction

8.

“I don’t like it at all, that’s why I opened another street so people could earn a living. I really don’t like it when I’m being ‘tolonges’.” Mayor Isko Moreno said that tolonges means “he doesn’t want to be fooled.” Tolonges is an example of slang because it is:

a)

a term from a province

b)

commonly just invented

c)

the most formal level of language

d)

used across various academic disciplines

9.

Mr. Gomez asked his students to create a slogan about the pandemic to be posted on their Facebook wall. Which slogan would be most appropriate?

a)

“Like the Mouth, the Chest Pulls”

b)

“Eat Vegetables so Life Becomes Colorful”

c)

“Quality Education for National Progress”

d)

“Make it a Habit to Follow Health Protocols to Avoid COVID-19”

10.

Joel is unsure about the topic of his report assigned by his teacher. Using modern technology, what is the most likely thing Joel should do?

a)

go to the library

b)

ask his parents

c)

search online using credible sources

d)

write a letter to a friend

11.

Ana is worried because she cannot return to their province. Using modern technology, how can she send a message to her parents?

a)

Send them a letter

b)

Ask her teacher to deliver the message

c)

Ask the neighbor to relay the message

d)

Send the message using her cellphone

12.

In society, language serves needs such as expressing requests, questions, and giving orders. Identify the function of language used in this situation.

a)

Regulatory

b)

Imaginative

c)

Instrumental

d)

Interactional

13.

This describes expressing one’s own feelings or opinions.

a)

Personal

b)

Heuristic

c)

Imaginative

d)

Interactional

14.

This helps maintain and build social relationships.

a)

Heuristic

b)

Imaginative

c)

Instrumental

d)

Interactional

15.

Instruction: Examine the function of language in the film line below. “Kapag ang mahal natin ay iwan tayo, huwag kang malungkot. Dahil siguradong may darating na bagong taong hindi man maibibigay ang hinahanap natin, matatanggap naman tayo, at mamahalin pa.” — Basha, “One More Chance” (2007)

a)

Personal

b)

Regulatory

c)

Imaginative

d)

Instrumental

16.

Instruction: Examine the function of language in the film line below. “Kung ‘di mo ako kayang ituring bilang isang ina, respetuhin mo ako bilang isang tao.” — Vilma Santos, “Anak” (2000)

a)

Personal

b)

Regulatory

c)

Imaginative

d)

Instrumental

17.

Instruction: Determine the function of language in society in the dialogue below. Andy: Paensya na po Papa, hindi na po mauulit. Papa: Hindi ba’t kailiin-bilinan kong bawal kang lumabas ng bahay at wala ka pang suot na face mask?

a)

Personal

b)

Regulatory

c)

Interactional

d)

Imaginative

18.

Instruction: Determine the function of language in society in the dialogue below. Perla: Naku, maraming nagsasabi mas mabuti pa raw mag-modular, hindi stressful. Mae: Sa tingin ko, mas mabisa pa rin ang face-to-face learning.

a)

Personal

b)

Heuristic

c)

Imaginative

d)

Instrumental

19.

A typical conversation between a buyer and a vendor in the market is most likely about which topic?

a)

Price increases of goods

b)

Number of deaths in the country due to COVID-19

c)

House gift from Vice Ganda for his family

d)

System for giving and getting modules for students

20.

Secretary Duque encourages the public to get vaccinated to prevent COVID-19. He can convey this message through which medium?

a)

A television public service announcement

b)

A radio news bulletin only for journalists

c)

A private letter to one citizen

d)

A secret memorandum not shared with the public

21.

The sentiment felt by Filipinos after more than three hundred years of silence under Spanish colonization.

a)

nationalism

b)

forbearance

c)

rebellion

d)

disregard

22.

The term used by Spaniards for Filipinos that meant ignorant and uneducated.

a)

Indio

b)

Native

c)

Negrito

d)

Babaylan

23.

KWF is the lead government agency created to conduct research, development, dissemination, and advancement of Filipino and other languages in the country. What does KWF stand for?

a)

Institute of the Filipino Language

b)

Commission on the Filipino Language

c)

Bureau of the Filipino Language

d)

Congregation of the Filipino Language

24.

He stated that during the American period, governance was more effective when the people in the locality knew the language used in that place. Who is this governor?

a)

Gov. George Bush

b)

Gov. George Butte

c)

Gov. Theodore Roosevelt

d)

Gov. George Washington

25.

According to Bienvenido Lumbera, the national language reflects the long history of Filipinos and signifies being pro-Filipino. In your view, which is the most appropriate way to present your identity?

a)

Introduce yourself using Filipino while highlighting your Filipino heritage.

b)

Use only English and minimize mention of local culture.

c)

Avoid mentioning your language or cultural background.

d)

Rely on random slang regardless of context.

26.

According to Jocson (2016), the rise of slang (balbal) is recognized as the “Modern Language of the Youth” because these expressions are formed through:

a)

deriving from indigenous words

b)

borrowing from foreign languages

c)

everyday words used in formal situations

d)

inversion, use of acronyms, syllable substitution, and combinations

27.

Angel was given the chance to express before the senate her views about the confusion that occurred due to the community pantry. Her friend Dimples advised that she should:

a)

be judgmental

b)

curse at the senators

c)

shout so she will be understood

d)

present her sentiments in an orderly manner

28.

“I am convinced politics is really not for me. I can help others even without holding a government position,” said Robin Padilla when Ogie Diaz asked him in a vlog interview. His statement shows:

a)

a neutral opinion

b)

a weak stance

c)

a firm opinion

d)

a non-neutral opinion

29.

“Pilipino.” How should he begin his composition?

a)

Choose a topic

b)

Write a summary

c)

Look for an image

d)

Create formal words

30.

Mrs. Cruz asked her students to write an essay about the history of the national language during the Spanish period. Which stage does this refer to?

a)

The Japanese enforced their language and removed English

b)

The teaching of the national language called Pilipino succeeded

c)

No single language was enforced because foreign priests studied native languages

d)

Tagalog was affirmed as the official language because it was used to draft the Biak-na-Bato Constitution

31.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate situation that shows cause and effect. Statement: In the present era, the Filipino language underwent intellectualization, standardization, and elaboration.

a)

Tagalog and English became official languages

b)

Research on Filipino culture was conducted

c)

The Department of Education implemented the Bilingual Policy

d)

There was an attempt during the final century of Spanish rule to promote Tagalog as the national language

32.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate situation that shows cause and effect. Statement: During the American period, English was forcibly used as the language of instruction. Therefore, at present, English continues to be used in schools.

a)

Hermie is proficient in communicating with her boss in America

b)

Julian feels shy to speak English in front of his classmates

c)

Maxine Medina chose to have an interpreter when she joined Miss Universe 2016

d)

Karen cried because she failed an interview at a call center due to her stiff pronunciation of English

33.

The word that symbolizes the statement inside the box is: “Hindi ba nga pagdating sa kapakanan ng pamilya, walang panganay, walang ate-ate, walang bunso? Ang meron lang… kapit-bisig!” — Maya, “Be Careful With My Heart” (2012)

a)

kapit-bisig

b)

kapakanan

c)

panganay

d)

walang bunso

34.

Directions: Identify the function of language used in the statement. “Minsan gusto kong ipagsigawan, kaya lang, ako lang naman ang nagmumukhang tanga. Bakit naman kasi ang complicated magmahal?” — Basha, “One More Chance” (2007)

a)

panregulatori

b)

panrepresentatibo

c)

pang-instrumental

d)

pang-imahinasyunal

35.

Directions: Identify the function of language used in the statement. The public was startled when Chito Miranda posted on Facebook: “Akala ko walang magbabago at sobrang okey na ang lahat… pero bakit parang hindi na tulad ng dati? Bakit may bahong patuloy na sumisira sa pagsasamang nakasanayan natin.”

a)

panregulatori

b)

panrepresentatibo

c)

pang-instrumental

d)

pang-imahinasyunal

36.

“I-sanitize ang mga kamay. Nasa kamay mo ang pagpigil sa virus!” What language function does this statement exemplify?

a)

panregulatori

b)

panrepresentatibo

c)

pang-instrumental

d)

pang-imahinasyunal

37.

The movie line in the box means: “Kung sa Cavite ’di ka nagsisimba, dito sa Tondo magsisimba ka nang may bulak sa ilong.” — “Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite” (1986)

a)

Ownership of a territory

b)

Affection shown by the people of Tondo

c)

Love for the young women of Tondo

d)

A display of Filipinos’ religiosity

38.

The movie line in the box conveys: “Mahal mo ba ako dahil kailangan mo ako, o kailangan mo ako kaya mahal mo ako?” — Claudine Barretto, “Milan” (2004)

a)

Doubt about love

b)

Humility toward a friend

c)

Letting go of a loved one

d)

Gratitude for love

39.

The often-used phrase “Tabi, tabi po” when passing through thick vegetation explains that Filipinos are:

a)

Fearful

b)

Superstitious

c)

Polite

d)

Observant

40.

The line “She loved at my worst. You had me at my best, but binalewala mo lang ang lahat… and you choose to break my heart.”—John Lloyd Cruz as Popoy in the film One More Chance—explains:

a)

Failure in love

b)

World peace

c)

Being well-liked by people

d)

Self-worth

41.

“May amats na ako, tol.” This statement exemplifies:

a)

Dialect

b)

Ethnolect

c)

Idiolect

d)

Sociolect

42.

A baby is crying loudly because he is:

a)

Full

b)

Hungry

c)

Happy

d)

Sad

43.

While riding the bus, Angela overhears the words lesson plan, quiz, essay, and grading sheets in a conversation. From this, she infers that the people talking are teachers. The variety of language used in this situation is:

a)

Coño

b)

Jejemon

c)

Sociolect

d)

Register

44.

Choose the situation that shows the use of language in social media:

a)

Janice earns money by selling her products on the sidewalk.

b)

Paz talks almost every day with her OFW child through a Facebook video call.

c)

Laura realizes sorrow after hearing on the bus that former President “Noynoy” Aquino passed away.

d)

Along is delighted because he can now follow “Ang Probinsyano” thanks to a second-hand television gifted to him.

45.

A positive effect of posting on social media in promoting the Filipino language is:

a)

It shames it in society.

b)

Comprehension becomes complicated.

c)

It leads to no development.

d)

It advances intellectualization.

46.

One of the pieces of advice heard on Papa Jack’s radio show is “look for the person who will make you a priority, not someone who will make you temporary.” What does this mean?

a)

Love yourself

b)

Avoid falling in love

c)

Look for a lost love

d)

Choose the person who will fight for you in the end

47.

The program “Raffy Tulfo in Action” is known for helping those who are oppressed. Raffy Tulfo is Cebuano, yet he uses a language in interviews with Filipinos because it is the country’s leading medium of communication. What is the reason?

a)

It is only the language he knows

b)

It is the producer he wants

c)

He is not trained to speak with Filipinos

d)

It is the dominant medium of communication in the country

48.

It is customary for Filipinos that whenever an election approaches, there is a meeting de avance where discourses are expected to be presented. What kind of discourse is expected?

a)

About love

b)

Political

c)

About human rights

d)

Religious

49.

The Senate discussed how to urgently address the needs of the public in the middle of the pandemic. Which possible agenda was discussed?

a)

Allocation of budget for vaccines

b)

Defeat of Senator Pacquiao

c)

Appointment of a new DPWH secretary

d)

The president leaving for another country

50.

According to Dr. Fe Otanes, language use should focus on benefits to students so they can learn the language to gain employment and value the beauty of life in their environment, and also:

a)

Join a revolution

b)

Interfere whenever there is a problem

c)

Live harmoniously with their fellow people

d)

Quarrel with their fellow people

51.

Toni Gonzaga noted in her discussion that one must consider the relationship with the people being talked to, the information being discussed, and the place of conversation. Which communicative competence did she use?

a)

Discourse

b)

Pragmatic

c)

Sociolinguistic

d)

Grammatical or linguistic

52.

“One who does not know how to love his own language is worse than a beast and a stinking fish,” said José Rizal. What does this line emphasize?

a)

Betrayal of the nation

b)

Studying another language

c)

Love for one’s own language

d)

Research on animal species

53.

Roy ran after hearing in his office that there was a large fire in their area. What can be inferred about the situation?

a)

He is annoyed with his coworkers

b)

He is worried about his family’s condition

c)

He fears losing his favorite clothes

d)

He remembered the money he kept under the bed

54.

Luna wrote a critical essay about the Toktok Hangyo (TokHang) project of the PNP against illegal drugs. What should she consider in her writing?

a)

Read comic books

b)

Ask her parents

c)

Gossip with neighbors

d)

Look for timely and accurate information or data

55.

Slang consists of nonstandard uses of words in a language by a particular social group. Society has increasingly encouraged youth to frequently speak such words, like the kind of society formed on social media (Quia et al., 2009). Based on this research, social media is proven to be a society that is:

a)

moral for older adults

b)

visual for writers

c)

legal for academic writers

d)

digital, giving youth the chance to participate or engage on any topic

56.

The very first step to do in research is:

a)

writing the final copy

b)

stating the objective

c)

organizing the data

d)

choosing a topic aligned with personal interest

57.

Janine wants to study the numbers of students who passed and failed this year during the pandemic so the data can be compared. The type of research she will use based on the kind of data disclosure is:

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

c)

logical method

d)

qualitative and quantitative

58.

A type of research that describes the current state of the issue or topic being studied:

a)

experimental

b)

historical

c)

descriptive

d)

objective

59.

Mario wants to conduct an experimental research on the results of modular learning implemented by DepEd during the pandemic. Arrange the steps in writing a preliminary research paper: I. use various documentation systems; II. select and delimit the topic; III. develop a concept paper; IV. write a draft; V. create an outline; VI. collect, use, and organize data; VII. write the final copy.

a)

I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII

b)

II, III, I, V, VI, IV, VII

c)

III, IV, VII, VI, II, I, V

d)

V, I, II, III, VII, VI, IV

60.

It was recently reported that VP Leni Robredo declined Senator Ping Lacson’s offer to join the “unification formula.” According to this formula, the opposition’s presidential candidate would depend on the public pulse measured through:

a)

research

b)

essay

c)

survey

d)

signal