Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Las Piñas City

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

ENGLISH 9
FIRST QUARTER

Directions: Blacken the circle of the correct answer in the answer sheet.

Don’t Miss the Deadline

Cathy: Have you finished your homework?

Jane: Oh, Hi Cathy! No, I haven’t.
Cathy: The deadline is tomorrow you know, so you must meet the deadline.
Jane: I can’t make it. I haven’t even started it yet. Can we hand it in next week?
Cathy: I don’t know. You’ll have to ask Mrs. Tanedo about that. I think you must
finish it by tomorrow. She probably won’t accept projects after tomorrow.
Jane: I’ve had so many other things to do. I couldn’t even start it. I don’t know
what to do.
Cathy: Don’t worry I’ll help you. It is not very difficult. I finished it in one day.
Jane: Really? Great!

1. What communicative style is used in the dialogue?

A. Casual B. Frozen C. Intimate D. Formal

2. Which statement in the conversation asks permission?

A Really?
B. Have you finished your homework?
C. Can we hand it in next week?
D. Don’t worry I’ll help you.

3. What statement shows obligation?

A. I couldn’t even start it.
B. I think you must finish it by tomorrow.
C. I finished it in one day.
D. I can’t make it.

4. How does Jane react to his obligations?

A. Optimistic B. Worried C. Excited D. Calm

5. What word in the conversation shows obligation?

A. Probably B. Must C. Don’t D. Can’t

6. What does the conversation say about one’s obligation? It must be ______.
A. Familiarized B. Done C. Ignored D. Started

7. What value is shown in the conversation?

A. Dependability B. Trustworthy C. Flexibility D. Persistence

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 8. What statement shows prohibition?
A. Don’t worry I’ll help you. C. I can’t make it.
B. Don’t miss the deadline. D. I don’t know.

9. What do you think will happen to Jane if she is not able to pass his project?
A. She will pass the subject. C. She will make another project.
B. She will do it next school year. D. She will attend remediation class.

10. Which statement about obligation is true?

A. Be resilient. C. Accomplish tasks on time.
B. Learn how to be resourceful. D. Depend on other’s help.

Source: Traffic Signs

- Set of 6. (n.d.). Retrieved August 9, 2021, from https://www.creativeclassrooms.co.nz/traffic-signs-set.html

11. What sign prohibits you from driving too fast?

A. Speed Limit B. Traffic Light C. Crossing D. Go

12. What sign gives you permission to cross?

A. Pedestrian B. One Way C. Stop D. Speed Limit

13. Which statement prohibits you from passing to the streets?

A. You can cross the street.
B. This is one way.
C. You can only drive up to 50 km/h.
D. Green light is on.

14. What do these signs express about people’s obligations?

A. Pedestrians must obey traffic signs.
B. Only drivers should know the traffic signs and symbols.
C. People must follow the traffic signs and symbols.
D. People can ignore traffic signs and symbols.

15. What do you think will happen if you disobey any traffic sign?
A. You will get a ticket for disobeying traffic signs.
B. You will get away with the violation.
C. You can make your own traffic sign.
D. You can disobey them again.

16. Nathan shared a secret with his best friend Marcus. What communicative
style did he use?
A. Intimate B. Consultative C. Formal D. Frozen

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 17. Nelson delivered his welcome address in the school’s sports fest. What
communicative style did he use?
A. Casual B. Consultative C. Intimate D. Formal

18. The following statements are the characteristics of consultative speech style,
except ______.
A. It uses feedback and listener participation.
B. It is an unplanned speech.
C. It is used in group discussions.
D. It uses formal words and expressions.

  19. Which of the following scenarios does not require a formal communication
style?
A. A couple talking about their plans.        
       B. The guest delivering inspirational speech.       
A. The president of the country delivering the SONA.   
B. The teacher gave instructions to students.

20. What communicative style should we use when we are talking to the
principal?
A. Casual B. Frozen C. Intimate D. Formal

21. Frozen style is usually used during ___________.

A. Meeting C. Rally
B. Conversation with family D. Flag Ceremony

22. The following can be best used in casual communicative style EXCEPT ______.
A. Slang B. Vulgarities C. Colloquialism D. Oath

For nos. 23-27, read the given expressions/lines and determine in what communicative
style they are appropriate to use.

A. Intimate B. Consultative C. Formal D. Frozen E. Casual

23. Hello beshy, How do you do?

24. Let me know which area needs more explanation.
25. Hey, dude! Lemme go, gonna go!
26. Why should the company hire you?
27. We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in
order to build a just and humane society, and …

How to Care for Succulents (Not Kill Them): 9 Plant-Care Tips

1. Make sure your succulents get enough light.

2. Rotate succulents frequently.
3. Water according to the season.
4. Water the soil directly.
5. Keep succulents clean.
6. Choose a container with drainage.
7. Plant succulents in the right soil.
8. Get rid of bugs.
9. Fertilize succulents in the summer.

Source: Nast, C. (2018, September 12). How to Care for Succulents (And
Not Kill Them): 9 Plant-Care Tips. Retrieved July 9, 2021, from
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/how-to-care-for-succulents

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 28. Which statement is true about caring for succulents?
A. Caring for succulents is difficult.
B. There are a lot of things to remember about them.
C. You can do whatever you want about succulents.
D. Taking care of succulents needs a lot of effort.

29. What does the passage say about a person’s obligations in taking care of
plants?
A. You need to plant succulents.
B. You must choose the right plant for you.
C. You must know how to take care of succulents.
D. You can plant your succulents in any way you want.

30. What statement shows prohibitions in caring for succulents?

A. You must choose the right soil.
B. You should not put them under the tree.
C. You can put them in pots with holes.
D. You should not water succulents directly.

31. Which statement shows obligation in caring for succulents?

A. You must not water succulents directly.
B. You should keep them away from the sun.
C. You must water succulents appropriately.
D. You must keep succulents in permanent pots.

32. If you will write tips about planting succulents, how will you start it?
A. You must … C. You might…
B. You would… D. You will…

For nos. 33-35, choose the sentence that has the correct use of modals.
33. A. You must stop at a red traffic light.
B. You can stop at a red traffic light.
C. You mustn’t stop at a red traffic light.
D. You will stop at a red traffic light.

34. A. You must eat too much fast food.

B. You will eat too much fast food.
C. You mustn’t eat too much fast food.
D. You can eat too much fast food.

35. A. Be polite. You cannot say “Thank You.”

B. Be polite. You can say “Thank you”.
C. Be polite. You must say “Thank You”.
D. Be polite. You mustn’t say “Thank you”.

For nos. 36-40, classify the following sentences according to the types of conditional.

A. Zero Conditional C. Second Conditional

B. First Conditional D. Third Conditional

36. If you work hard then you will succeed.

37. If I come to each training session, we will be prepared for the match.
38. If he didn’t argue with everyone all the time, he would have a more
relaxed life.
39. If your body temperature is above 37°C, you have a fever.
40.Where would you go if you could travel anywhere in the world?

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41. If I _____ in the living room, I have to help my mom with housework.
A. stay B. stayed C. will stay D. would stay

42. If dogs ____ their tail, they like you.

A. can wag B. wag C. wagged D. will wag

43. I usually _____ tv shows with my best friend if she comes over.
A. has watched B. have to watch C. watch D. would watch

44. If it _______, I won’t go to the market.

A. could flood B. flood C. floods D. will flood

45. Joseph ______ late for work if the LRT is behind schedule.
A. be B. is C. will be D. would be

46. If Grace ______ him, she’ll inform him about the changes in the plan.
A. visits B. visited C. would have visited D. will visit

47. If I _____ the contest, I would use the prize money to buy a new TV for my
family.
A. will win B. would win C. win D. won

48. Daisy _____ you if she saw you.

A. hug C. would’ve hugged
B. will hug D. would hug

49. He would have been early for the event if he ______ his tuxedo and shoes
the night before.
A. had prepared C. prepare
B. have prepared D. will prepare

50. If they _______ the LRT instead of a jeepney, they would have been on
time for the parade.
A. had taken C. take C. has taken D. took

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