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Identify the terms asked in the following statements. Write your answer on the blank provided.
1. ______________________________ the relative highness or lowness of a tone as perceived by the ear, which
depends on the number of vibrations per second produced by the vocal cords.
2. ______________________________ refers to the relative emphasis given to certain syllables in a word or a word in a
sentence.
3. ______________________________ is the speed of speaking words in a minute.
4. ______________________________ is the rising of voice at the end of the sentence.
5. ______________________________ is the person place of thing that is performing the action of the sentence.
6. ______________________________ is the part of a sentence or clause that contains a verb and stating something
about the subject.
7. ______________________________ is the falling of voice at the end of the sentence.
8. ______________________________ is a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different
from the meanings of each word on its own.
9. ______________________________ denotes the strongest syllable in a word; it is said louder, longer, and higher in
pitch than the other syllables in a word.
10. ______________________________ is the use of changing (rising and falling) vocal pitch to convey grammatical
information or personal attitude.
CHOOSE THE WORD: Given below is a list of words. Read the sentences that follow and select from the box the
best word to use to complete each statement. Write your answer on the blank provided.
cultivate patrimony strive annihilate exaltation
conscience industrious emanate independence comrade
1. The old woman smiled in _______________________ as she finally received her high school diploma.
2. The doctor’s _______________________ will not allow him to refuse treatment to any patient, regardless of his
ability to pay.
3. The box was so heavy I needed assistance from my _______________________ to move it.
4. The antique is part of the _______________________ I inherited from my daddy.
5. The _______________________ firemen refused to stop working until they halted the spread of the forest fire.
6. On _______________________ Day, we celebrate freedom and the liberties we have as Filipino citizens.
7. Hopefully, the fun memories of the weekend will _______________________ throughout the class and give all the
students a positive outlook this week.
8. Even though she was the best swimmer on the team, she continued to _______________________ to improve her
swim times.
9. Because the citizens believe the hurricane is going to _______________________ the city, they are evacuating their
homes.
10. An avid gardener, my mother spends hours each day trying to _______________________ her dream garden.
Encircle the subject of the sentence. Then. underline the correct verb in parenthesis that will complete the
sentences. Make sure that the verb will agree with the subject of the sentence.
1. Tom lost his house in the earthquake and he built a new house from scratch.
a) From the beginning c) From some old stuffs
b) From where the house was destroyed
2. Jenny’s harsh words only added fuel to the fire.
a) Making situation under control c) Making things complicated
b) Making the situation worse
3. My brother threw a wet blanket on my plans to start a new website.
a) Threw a wet blanket at me c) Discouraged me
b) Threw a wet blanket at the computer
4. When pigs fly I will be the most powerful man in the earth.
a) Something will never happen c) A funny incident
b) A dream is coming true
5. When I walked to music class in the evening, it was raining cats and dogs.
a) Cats and dogs are getting wet in the rain c) Animal are moving from here and there
b) It was raining heavily
6. The journalist hit the nail on the head through his powerful statement.
a) To say something correct and true c) To praise someone
b) To make false comments
7. My teacher wants me to learn the formulas by heart.
a) By writing them on heart shaped paper c) By learning in a calm and quiet place
b) Memorize them
8. My girlfriend does not care about me. She is looking out for number one.
a) Looking for something special c) Looking for numerous things
b) Looking for her own interest
9. My friend shouted ‘Break a leg’ when I entered on the stage.
a) Break the stage c) Wished me good luck
b) Break my own leg
10. Nora was participating in the play, but she was under the weather.
a) She was ill c) She had a cold feet
b) She was afraid
Answer the given question concisely. Make sure to observe subject and verb agreement.
Question: As a Filipino student, how do you show your love to your country?
Oral Test: Read the following sentences and make sure to stress properly the 2-syllable noun and 2-syllable
verb in each given pair.