A. Read the story and answer the questions that follow.

Super Sombreros

My uncle, Juan Sanchez, makes sombreros. Sombreros are Mexican hats. His sombreros are the
most beautiful in all of Mexico. He has been making them since he was thirteen years old. Nobody can
make sombreros as well as he can.

Uncle Juan makes each sombrero differently for each person. Everybody knows that this is the only way to
make sombreros. He always spends at least a week on each sombrero. Sometimes, he takes more time on
a hat if it is for a special occasion. Either way, all of his customers are pleased with their specially made
sombreros.

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1. Which sentence is a generalization?

A. A sombrero is a Mexican hat.

B. My uncle makes sombreros.

C. His sombreros are the most beautiful in all of Mexico.

D. He has been making them since he was thirteen years old.

2. Which sentence is NOT a generalization?

A. He has been making them since he was thirteen years old.

B. Nobody can make sombreros as well as he can.

C. He always spends a week on each sombrero.

D. His sombreros are the most beautiful in all of Mexico.

3. Which of the following words signal a generalization in the second paragraph?

A. always C. either

B. sombreros D. pleased

4. Which of the following words DOES NOT signal a generalization in the second paragraph?

A. everybody C. differently

B. all D. always
B. Identify the factor that influences the viewers or readers in the given statements. Shade the letter
that corresponds to your answer.

A. stereotype B. propaganda C. point of view D. promotion

5. For cake lovers, it is our priority that the finest ingredients be bought from highly reputable bakeshop
suppliers. We just don’t go after the impact of the designs but more importantly, we care about how the
taste appeals on the sensation.

6. Manila Bay has taken back its glorious days when local and foreign tourists would prefer to watch the
most romantic sunset you can ever see in urban setting. With its new and clean surrounding, you can
take that perfect Instagram-worthy picture here.

C. Which conjunction will correctly complete this statement show cause-effect relationship ideas?

7. Many people got sick ________ they were careless of their trash.

A. because B. when C. even though D. while

8. Pollution is everyone’s concern ________ residents followed the solid waste management system.

A. for B. so C. if D. ever

D. Which conjunction will correctly complete this statement to show problem-solution relationship of
ideas?

9. ________the formation of Dolphin Wardens, dolphins continue to increase in number.

A. Although B. Therefore C. Since D. Unless

10. Marine mammals will remain in danger ________ people change their ways of using plastic.

A. even if B. unless C. thus D. while