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NORTHERN BUKIDNON STATE COLLEGE

(Formerly Northern Bukidnon Community College) R.A.11284
Manolo Fortich, 8703 Bukidnon • 0975-3032951• nbscadmin@nbsc.ph
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ACTIVITY NO. 8

NAME: Mia Claudine Juarez COURSE: Bachelor of Elementary Education Score: /30
YEAR: 2 year
nd
SECTION: TEP 110

A. Instructions: Below is an essay, identify the different cohesive aspects of the essay. (20
points)
Use the following guide:
● Underline repeated words/ideas
● Italicize reference words
● Boldify transition signals
● Encircle words used as substitutes

History shows that human beings have come a long way from
where they started. They have developed new technologies which means that everybody
can enjoy luxuries they never previously imagined. However, the technologies that are
temporarily making this world a better place to live could well prove to be an ultimate
disaster due to, among other things, the creation of nuclear weapons, increasing
pollution, and loss of animal species.

The biggest threat to the earth caused by modern human activity comes from

the creation of nuclear weapons. Although it cannot be denied that countries have
to defend themselves, the kind of weapons that some of them currently possess are far in
excess of what is needed for defence. If these weapons were used, they could lead to
the destruction of the entire planet.

Another harm caused by human activity to this earth is pollution. People have

become reliant on modern technology, which can have adverse effects on
the environment. For example, reliance on cars causes air and noise pollution. Even
seemingly innocent devices, such as computers and mobile phones, use electricity, most
of which is produced from coal-burning power stations, which further adds
to environmental pollution. If we do not curb our direct and indirect use of fossil fuels,
the harm to the environment may be catastrophic.

Animals are an important feature of this earth and the past decades have witnessed
the extinction of a considerable number of animal species. This is the consequence
of human encroachment on wildlife habitats, for example deforestation to expand cities.
Some may argue that such loss of species is natural and has occurred
 Republic of the Philippines
NORTHERN BUKIDNON STATE COLLEGE
(Formerly Northern Bukidnon Community College) R.A.11284
Manolo Fortich, 8703 Bukidnon • 0975-3032951• nbscadmin@nbsc.ph
Creando futura, Transformationis vitae, Ductae a Deo

throughout earth's history. However, the current rate of species loss far exceeds normal

levels, and is threatening to become a mass extinction event.

In summary, there is no doubt that current human activities such as the creation of

nuclear weapons, pollution, and destruction of wildlife, are harmful to the earth. It is
important for us to see not only the short-term effects of our actions, but their long-term
as well. Otherwise, human activities will be just another step towards destruction.
B. Underline the word that should appear in each sentence to make it correct (10
points).
1. There are the shoes (who, that) I want.

2. There is the lady (whom, what) I met last week.

3. I like a house (who, that) has a big yard.

4. (This, These) pen that I am holding right now is very special to me.

5. I want to climb on (that, those) trees by the river.

6. (Who, Whom) is your English teacher?

7. The skateboard (who, that) Hank bought was expensive.

8. Tell me the people (who, which) are going to the dance.

9. Did you see the pen (who, that) I was using?

10. (Which, What) of these fish is larger?