Name: ____________________________ Section: _____________________

Directions: Scan each paragraph and underline the logical connectors. Then, identify the text type.

1. February 14 has been celebrated as Valentine’s Day throughout the universe. It is the day
singled out for sending flowers, greeting cards, bars of chocolates, heart shaped gifts and
objects to someone special in our lives. Likewise, it is the day for expressing one’s undying
love to a sweetheart or secret love. But we must not forget that it is not only this day that we
must say our love but also make everyday a Valentine’s Day. (p.16, Improving Study,
Thinking, Reading, and Writing Skills for College Freshmen by Cabrera,L., et.al)
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2. There are similarities and differences of the Philippine and American good manner. Both
types of behavior aim to put them at ease. Both intend to show sincerity and goodwill.
However, the Americans are frank, open and straightforward and the Filipinos are timid,
verbose, and over polite. The Americans consider loud laughing and hand shaking
vigorously but Filipinos consider these actions as a breach of etiquette. On the other hand,
the Filipino offers his guests the most delicious food at the best accommodation at home.
The Filipinos are well known for their hospitality. They display their simplicity and humility in
action and speech. (p.174, Improving Study, Thinking, Reading, and Writing Skills for
College Freshmen by Cabrera,L., et.al)
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3. Sitting at the kitchen table, 32-year-old Caroline was distraught. She had just
learned that her older sister, Susan, 46, had a mild stroke while teaching in her
classroom. Less than two months before, their father died of high blood pressure. And in
1982, Carol’s mother succumbed to arterial clogging and heart failure at age 65, Carol’s
mind raced. Was her whole family destined to die of hypertension? (p.137, Improving
Study, Thinking, Reading, and Writing Skills for College Freshmen by Cabrera,L., et.al)
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4. Tea is a drink for its taste, but at the same time it is a healthy drink that is so
beneficial to the human body that it is used as medicine. Tea is a great help in
strengthening the body, the most important part of a healthy life. Not only that, but the
devotion and rules of etiquette that accompany the steeping, drinking, and serving of tea,
as well as the calm, quiet atmosphere, provide an environment for gaining enlightenment.
(p.151, English Expressways 11 by Bermudez, V., et.al)
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5. The students play a big role in saving our environment. It starts at home: the
Students should not forget to segregate the trash in the waste basket, before having the
garbage collector collect it. Then, while at school, the students should participateactively in
symposia and other similar activities organized by other students who, like them, advocate
a clean and healthy environment. Lastly, before going home, the students should make a
pledge to protect the environment whenever possible. Truly, when future is at stake, the
whole student body could really help a lot. (p.199, English Expressways 11 by Bermudez,
V., et.al)
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