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READING AND WRITING (ENGL-112)GRADE 11 WEEK 1-AMALEAKS.BLOGSPOTThis is the stage where you polish the order of your ideas and filter the information needed to get your point across and correct any mechanical errors. The correct answer is: Revising This refers to the set of basic questions that can s...

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READING AND WRITING (ENGL-112) GRADE 11 WEEK 1-20 AMALEAKS.BLOGSPOT.COM This is the stage where you polish the order of your ideas and filter the information needed to get your point across and correct any mechanical errors. The correct answer is: Revising This refers to the set of basic questions that can start the exploration of your topic. The correct answer is: journalists' questions This stage in the writing process narrows your topic into the most important and relevant. The correct answer is: Pre-writing Which of the following statements is not true? The correct answer is: You must start thinking about writing a completely unfamiliar topic and explore it along the way. True or False: Output is important, but an effective written work is still valued. The correct answer is: True Learning activity 2. reading and writing. Arrange the following sentences to form a comprehensive paragraph. 1.Guerrilla movements can exist only when they have some support from the people in their area of operations 2.The greater the support the more effective the guerrillas become 3.This is because in all lands where a strong, ideologically motivated guerrilla force looks in struggle with the government, ultimate victory goes to the side which succeeds in rallying people 4.Conversely, when the people deny or withdraw their support, the guerrilla lose their ability to disengage, disappear and exist and shortly are down and wipe out 5.The decisive factor in the twilight war in South Vietnam is the support of the rural masses Read the following jumbled paragraph and answer the succeeding question: (A) For the first time however, the waters of Laguna de Bay are serving a new and different purpose. (B) Today, these lands can be planted to palay during off-season. (C) They are being harnessed to water rice field along the

shores which are idle during the dry season. (D) Fish abound in its waters and its shores have been favorable breeding ground for ducks. (E) Laguna de Bay has, for centuries, been a major source of livelihood for people living along its shores. Which is the most fitting 4th sentence for the given paragraph? The correct answer is: B (A) Gone with the Wind is not just Scarlett O’Hara’s story; it is also the story of another remarkable woman, Melanie Wilkes. (B) The author describes Melanie as having “the face” of a sheltered child who had never known anything but simplicity and kindness, truth and love, a child who had never looked upon harshness or evil, and would not have recognized them if she saw them.” (C) Strangely enough, the qualities that weakened Melanie in Scarlett’s eyes—loyalty, naivete, and simplicity—actually proved to make Melanie a strong person. The correct answer is: C Read the following jumbled paragraph and answer the succeeding question. (A) Guerrilla movements can exist only when they have some support from the people in their area of operations. (B) This is because in all lands where a strong, ideologically motivated guerrilla force looks in struggle with the government, ultimate victory goes to the side which succeeds in rallying people. (C) Conversely, when the people deny or withdraw their support, the guerrilla lose their ability to disengage, disappear and exist and shortly are down and wipe out. (D) The decisive factor in the twilight war in South Vietnam is the support of the rural masses. (E) The greater the support the more effective the guerrillas become. Which is the fitting 3rd sentence in the paragraph? The correct answer is: B Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. __________, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. The correct answer is: However Learning Activity 3. Reading and Writing.. Read the following narrative essay: Jerry was the kind of guy you love to hate. He was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!" He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around from restaurant to restaurant. The reason the waiters followed Jerry was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.” The writer presented what point of view? The correct answer is: Second person

Read the following narrative essay: I can remember my first ascension to a mountain top well. It happened about three years ago, when it was autumn, and the weather in the mountains was gloomy. My friends offered me to travel to the western Carpathian Mountains, and after a short period of hesitation, I accepted their invitation. There was nothing much to do for me at the time, so I thought a change of surrounding would only be of use to me. What narrative device was used in the paragraph? The correct answer is: Flashback A strategy in writing a definition paragraph that shows the evolution of the word and how it was formed. The correct answer is: Etymology True or False: The main aim of descriptive paragraphs is to describe a particular thing as accurately as possible. The correct answer is: False This is one of the terms used in writing narratives that refers to the outcome of the characters’ actions. The correct answer is: Resolution The correct answer is: Resolution LEARNING ACTIVITY 4. READING AND WRITING. ----There are five transition words used in the following cause and effect paragraph. Write them in order in the given spaces below: In recent decades, cities have grown so large that now about 50% of the Earth's population lives in urban areas. There are several reasons for this occurrence. First, the increasing industrialization of the nineteenth century resulted in the creation of many factory jobs, which tended to be located in cities. These jobs, with their promise of a better material life, attracted many people from rural areas. Second, there were many schools established to educate the children of the new factory laborers. The promise of a better education persuaded many families to leave farming communities and move to the cities. Finally, as the cities grew, people established places of leisure, entertainment, and culture, such as sports stadiums, theaters, and museums. For many people, these facilities made city life appear more interesting than life on the farm, and therefore drew them away from rural communities. 1. for 2. first 3.second 4.finally 5.therefore

LEARNING ACTIVITY 5. READING AND WRITING. ---Which of the following statements is not true?� The correct answer is: Internet has become so widespread that it is hard to track the cause of serious problems encountered by its users. ----Which of the following is not a proposed solution of the author?� The correct answer is: Install anti-virus programs that could prevent potential malware. ----- According to the essay sample, which of these is not a problem specified by the author? (Write the letter of the correct answer) �a. children can access potentially dangerous sites� b. news and company websites are hacked �c. online fraud� d. websites with unverified authenticity. The correct answer is: d ----An example of a dangerous site that children can easily access: The correct answer is: pornography sites ----Is the conclusion positive or negative?� The correct answer is: Neutral� SHORT QUIZ 1. READING AND WRITING. True or False: It's best to think of different topics and discover various points of focus so you can keep your options open before writing. The correct answer is: False True or False: In brainstorming, you must find the related ideas to the topic you have in mind and link it to subtopics. The correct answer is: False Learning to write is a The correct answer is: sequential A pre-writing strategy which is the process of pouring out all your thoughts nonstop in an exact order, language and form as you think them. The correct answer is: Freewriting Complete the following sentence: "Writing without _________ form and content Correct is like a human body without skeleton; writing without ___________ is like a skeleton with no flesh." The correct answer is: form and content In writing a text, these two elements must be present: content and The correct answer is: form Which of the following statements is true? The correct answer is: You must come up with all the possible ideas from the pre-writing stage. A stage in writing where you look for any mechanical errors. The correct answer is: Revising True or False: The final draft does not require editing or revising.

The correct answer is: False Pre-writing requires an The correct answer is: open SHORT QUIZ 2. READING AND WRITING.. 1. Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph. [There have been immense advances in technology in most aspects of people’s lives, especially in the field of education.]. [Nowadays, an increasing number of students rely on computers for research and to produce a perfect paper for school purposes. ]. [Others have decided to leave the original way of learning and to get knowledge through online schools.]. [These changes in the learning process have brought a special concern regarding the possible decrease of importance of teachers in the classroom.]. 2. Choose the correct transition words for the paragraph from the given choices below. You may use the same word multiple times. The correct answer is: Every four years, the whole world stops to watch international sporting events [such as] the Olympics and the Football World Cup in which athletes show their best performance to make their country proud. These sporting occasions have proved to be helpful in easing international tension in difficult times when powerful leaders were trying to control the world’s economy and other governments were fighting over the land. The Olympic Games are one of the best examples which prove how sporting events can bring nations together, at least temporarily. [from] the ancient History, [when] Greeks and Romans would interrupt battles to participate in the games, to the more recent international disputes, when athletes from Palestine and Israel would forget their differences, compete peacefully and even embrace each other after an event. [moreover], these popular events have called the world’s attention to the terrible consequences of wars; [thus] some leaders have tried to reach agreements to end their disputes and live peacefully. Similarly, international sporting events show benefits in some developing countries which live in a daily internal civil war. [for example], Brazil has a high rate of unemployment, lack of education, hunger, crime, poverty and corruption which leads to an immense embarrassment of being Brazilian and a low self-esteem. [however], when the Football World Cup starts, the Brazilian squad, which is considered the best team in the world, provokes an amazing feeling of pride in their country. Most people seem to forget all their problems and even the criminal activity decreases. They paint roads with the national colors, wear the Brazilian team shirts and buy national flags. [moreover], the competition brings families and neighbors together and even rival gangs watch the games and celebrate peacefully. [in conclusion], popular sporting events play an important role in decreasing international tensions and liberating patriotic feelings as history has shown. 3. Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

The correct answer is: [For some people the little green tassels dropping from the trees and the fluffy pink, white, and yellow blossoms announce the arrival of allergy season.]. [For others a big, furry dog or a soft feather pillow brings on the sneezes or itchy eyes.]. [Still others are in trouble if they accidentally eat honey, chocolate, or water chestnuts.]. [Although millions of Americans have allergies, no one knows definitely how allergies develop or why some people have them and others do not.]. [ Doctors have made some progress in diagnosis.]. [Yet allergies remain a mystery that is only partially understood and only partially treatable.]. 4.Which of the following contains the topic sentence? (A) Today’s world has been divided into developing and industrialized countries which the main difference between them is the amount of money that governments apply in important sectors such as education, health and commerce. (B) Most of the poorer nations are buried in debts as a result of their unbalanced finances which are reflect in a failed health care, an unstructured education system and a weak international trade. (C) This vicious cycle will continue indefinitely unless wealthier nations show interest in minimizing the worldwide economic differences, as well as taking more responsibility for assisting less fortunate countries. The correct answer is: A 5.Choose the proper pattern of arrangement of the following jumbled paragraph. (A) For the first time however, the waters of Laguna de Bay are serving a new and different purpose. (B) Today, these lands can be planted to palay during off-season. (C) They are being harnessed to water rice field along the shores which are idle during the dry season. (D) Fish abound in its waters and its shores have been favorable breeding ground for ducks. (E) Laguna de Bay has, for centuries, been a major source of livelihood for people living along its shores. The correct answer is: E, C, A, B, D 6. Which among the set of sentences is most appropriate to be the 4th sentence? (A) Yet allergies remain a mystery that is only partially understood and only partially treatable. (B) Still others are in trouble if they accidentally eat honey, chocolate, or water chestnuts. (C) Doctors have made some progress in diagnosis. (D) For others a big, furry dog or a soft feather pillow brings on the sneezes or itchy eyes. (E) Although millions of Americans have allergies, no one knows definitely how allergies develop or why some people have them and others do not. (F) For some people the little green tassels dropping from the trees and the fluffy pink, white, and yellow blossoms announce the arrival of allergy season. The correct answer is: E

7.Which of the following contains the topic sentence? (A) As an English writer has written, “Providence in her wise disposition has placed these people in a garden of Eden, where the means of subsistence are found without much labor, and does not require them to toil and slave to satisfy their personal wants.” (B) By the yard stick of human action in temperature countries, the Filipinos do not work hard. (C) Foreign writers have rashly accused the Filipinos of “indolence.” (D) The Filipinos take life easy because of the tropical climate and the liberality of nature. (E) Such may seem the case, but foreign critics are interpreting it as a manifestation of racial laziness. The correct answer is: B LONG QUIZ 1. READING AND WRITING.. A. The correct answer is: Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph. Shakespeare never grows old. Why is that? It’s because he expresses timeless truths with unparalleled literary excellence. The study of Shakespeare is essential for a good education. [The first reason to study Shakespeare is to develop one’s appreciation for great literature]. [Shakespeare’s genius is evident, not only in his sonnets and other poems, but in some three dozen plays]. [His characters are vivid and his plots compelling]. [Once you’ve met them, who can ever forget Hamlet or Lady Macbeth - his grief, or her guilt - or Beatrice and Benedick, and their humorous banter?] It’s not an accident that Shakespeare is the most-quoted author in the English language. [He also confers a rich vocabulary]. [The prestigious Oxford English Dictionary estimates that Shakespeare “coined” about 1700 words]. [What better way to develop an appreciation for great literature than by studying the best?] [Clearly, there is an enduring value in Shakespeare]. [In addition to his literary gifts, Shakespeare reveals deep spiritual insights]. [ The plays of Shakespeare rest upon and express a Biblical worldview]. Although he tapped many sources for inspiration, his primary source was Scripture. One researcher has documented over 1,300 Biblical references in Shakespeare, an average of about forty per play. Shakespeare wrote from a God-centered, redemptive perspective. The great Biblical themes are all there. Given the magnitude of his contribution, it is no wonder that scholars like E. D. Hirsch have insisted on the importance of reading Shakespeare to develop a basic, “cultural literacy.” Shakespeare provides a wonderful ‘bridge’ for discussing the great questions of life, and for rediscovering the richness in Western civilization. The works of Shakespeare constitute a rich literary, spiritual and cultural treasure, just waiting for discovery. Students of Shakespeare are rewarded for their efforts. But that’s a bonus. It’s like getting paid to play. B. The correct answer is: Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

Every four years, the whole world stops to watch international sporting events such as the Olympics and the Football World Cup in which athletes show their best performance to make their country proud. These sporting occasions have proved to be helpful in easing international tension in difficult times when powerful leaders were trying to control the world’s economy and other governments were fighting over the land. [The Olympic Games are one of the best examples which prove how sporting events can bring nations together, at least temporarily]. [From the ancient History, when Greeks and Romans would interrupt battles to participate in the games, to the more recent international disputes, when athletes from Palestine and Israel would forget their differences, compete peacefully and even embrace each other after an event]. [Moreover, these popular events have called the world’s attention to the terrible consequences of wars; thus some leaders have tried to reach agreements to end their disputes and live peacefully]. Similarly, international sporting events show benefits in some developing countries which live in a daily internal civil war. [For example, Brazil has a high rate of unemployment, lack of education, hunger, crime, poverty and corruption which leads to an immense embarrassment of being Brazilian and a low self-esteem]. [However, when the Football World Cup starts, the Brazilian squad, which is considered the best team in the world, provokes an amazing feeling of pride in their country]. [Most people seem to forget all their problems and even the criminal activity decreases]. They paint roads with the national colors, wear the Brazilian team shirts and buy national flags. [Moreover, the competition brings families and neighbors together and even rival gangs watch the games and celebrate peacefully]. [In conclusion, popular sporting events play an important role in decreasing international tensions and liberating patriotic feelings as history has shown]. C. The correct answer is: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition word. Choose one from the given choices below. Turkish governments have been trying to join the European union for years. Despite all the difficult tasks that have to be achieved in order to join the EU, Turkish governments are persistent. Turkish citizens seem to agree with their governments, too. Why do we insist on becoming a member of the union then? It is probably because of the differences between the happiness levels of Turkish and EU citizens. A study has been conducted on contentment and optimism of people in Turkey and the EU, which revealed that as a nation we have low levels of satisfaction and happiness. Nearly two thirds of Turkish people are discontent with their lives, [while] four fifths of the EU citizens are satisfied with their lives. Approximately the same results can be observed on people’s thoughts about their countries’ present and future conditions. It is obvious that people in the EU are happier than the people in Turkey, [but] why are we unhappy and pessimistic in contrast to EU citizens?

There are plenty of reasons for the discontentment of people in Turk...