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APPENDICE
APPENDIX A
REQUEST LETER
Republic of the Philippines
CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
Sta. Rosa Del Norte, Pasacao, Camarines Sur, 4417
Website: www.cbsua.edu.ph
Email Address: ca.pasacao@cbsua.edu.ph
Trunkline: (054) 513-9519
Dear Madam:
We are writing to ask information about the grades of 4th year English students last A/Y 2022-2023 2 nd semester
along with these three (3) major subjects: EL 116, EL117, and EL 118. This request is part of the data gathering
process for our research titled “Communicative Competence and Academic Performance of BSE English 4 th year
students of CBSUA Pasacao Campus”. We believe that the aforementioned document will help us to determine our
total respondents.
We understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and respecting academic protocols. Thus, we assure you that
the information obtained will be used solely for research purposes and will not be disclosed to any third party.
Thank you for considering our request, and we look forward to your positive response.
Sincerely,
Approved by:
APPENDIX B
APPROVAL LETTER
Republic of the Philippines
CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
Sta. Rosa Del Norte, Pasacao, Camarines Sur, 4417
Website: www.cbsua.edu.ph
Email Address: ca.pasacao@cbsua.edu.ph
Trunkline: (054) 513-9519
Dear Madam:
Good day!
We are reaching out to request your approval for the data gathering of our research “Communicative Competence and
Academic Performance of BSE English 4th Year Students” through survey questionnaire that we will conduct in person
to all 4th year BSEd-English this academic year 2023-2024. To gather necessary information, we have prepared the
questionnaire validated by the panelist.
We understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and respecting academic protocols. Thus, we assure you that
the information obtained will be used solely for research purposes and will not be disclosed to any third party.
Thank you for considering our request for approval and we look forward to your positive response.
Sincerely,
Approved by:
APPENDIX C
QUESTIONNAIRES
PART I. Respondent’s Demographic Profile
A. Name: ____________________________________
B. Section: _______________________
a. Anne whose research on health effects of air pollution was well-known was invited to speak at a
conference.
b. Anne, whose research on health effects of air pollution was well-known, was invited to speak at a
conference.
c. Anne who’s research on health effects of air pollution was well-known, was invited to speak at a
conference.
d. Anne which research on health effects of air pollution was well-known was invited to speak at a
conference.
2. Put ______ bag on ______ table, then give me ______ apple and ________bar of chocolate.
a. a...the...an...the
b. the…the…the…the
c. a...a...the...the
d. the...the...an...a
2. Is this sentence correct? The suspects were interviewed right after the crime was committed by the
detectives.
a. Current decline in the housing market is often compared to the one in the 80s
b. Current decline in the housing market is often compared to the one in the '80s.
c. Current decline in the housing market is often compared to the one in the 80's.
d. Current decline in the housing market is often compared to the one in the 80s.
For items 6-10, identify what the underlined words mean.
6. Shelley's angry retort was an aberration from her normally quiet demeanor.
a. an illusion
b. applicable
c. contemptible
d. different from the norm
a. a miracle solution
b. aspiration
c. placebo
d. remedy for all ills
a. uninterested
b. confused
c. nosy
d. tired
a. bitter
b. harsh
c. malicious
d. all of the above
10. Because the teacher needed tablets, she completed an online requisition for a box of notebooks.
a. acquisition
b. authoritative request
c. redemption
d. usurpation
Socio-linguistic Test
2. Which of the following topics would you avoid discussing when meeting someone for the first time?
a. Your religious beliefs
b. Your political views
c. Your hobbies and interest
d. Your favorites
3. When communicating with someone online, it is important to be mindful of your digital footprint.
What will you do to maintain a positive digital footprint?
4. When giving feedback to a peer, it is important to be constructive. Which of the following phrases is
an example of constructive feedback?
5. Which of the following behaviors should you avoid when participating in a class discussion?
6. When writing a formal email, It is important to use a professional tone of voice. Which of the
following phrases should you avoid using in a formal email?
a. "Dear sir/madam"
b. "Thanks,"
c. "Best regards''
d. “To whom it may concern”
7. which of the following would you do to make your presentation more exclusive?
8. Which of the following would you do to be more respectful of cultural differences when
communicating?
a. Do some research on the culture of the person you are speaking to before you meet them.
b. Be mindful of your body language and tone of voice.
c. Ask questions and be open to learning about this culture.
d. Consider adapting your communication style
9. Which of the following phrases would you use to apologize to a customer for a mistake?
10. What will you do to be more effective when communicating with someone who has a limited
understanding of English?
Discourse Test
1. What is the BEST way to combine the sentences in lines 1-4? ( The... south." )
a. In the 1720's, colonists who were living in south carolina. Petitioned England, They wanted forts
built to their south.
b. In the 1720's in South Carolina, and Colonists wanted forts built to their south, and they petitioned
England.
c. In the 1720's, colonists living in South Carolina petitioned England to build forts to their south.
d. In the1720's, colonists petitioned England, and they wanted forts built in south Carolina at their
South.
2. What is the BEST way to rewrite the sentences in lines 4-8? (The ... Indians." )
a. The forts were needed to provide protection from the Spanish in Florida so the colonists could
maintain their active trade with the nearby Indians.
b. The forts were needed to provide protection. From the spanish in Florida so the colonists could
maintain their active trade with the nearby Indians.
c. The forts were needed to provide protection from the Spanish in Florida and from the nearby
Indians.
d. The forts were providing protection from the Spanish in Florida, and the colonists were trading
actively with nearby Indians.
For items 3-4:
3. What is the BEST way to combine the sentences in lines 1-3? ("Soon... engineers.")
a. Soon after the first real trains appeared, some engineers that were miniature in size began building
ones.
b. Soon after the first real trains appeared. Ones that were miniature in size were built by some
engineers
c. Soon after the first real trains appeared, some engineers began building miniature ones.
d. Soon after the first real trains appeared, some engineers began building trains, and they were
miniature in size.
5. What is the BEST way to combine the sentences in lines 4-6? (These... trains. ")
a. These trains were not toys, they were detailed models, they
were built to try out ideas for real trains.
b. These trains were toys and detailed models, and they were built to try out ideas for real trains.
c. These trains were not toys; they were detailed models built to try out ideas for real trains.
d. These trains were not toys. They were detailed models. They were built to try out ideas. The ideas
were fir real trains.
6. What is the correct way to combine the following sentences using a subordinating conjunction?
"The cat slept. The dog barked loudly."
a. While the cat slept, the dog barked loudly.
b. The dog barked loudly until the cat slept.
c. After the dog barked loudly, the cat slept.
d. Though the dog barked loudly, the cat slept.
7. Choose the option that correctly combines these sentences using a relative pronoun: "The book is
on the shelf. You recommended the book to me."
a. The book on the shelf, you recommended to me.
b. The book on the shelf is the one you recommended to me.
c. The book, on the shelf, you recommended to me.
d. The book is on the shelf, and you recommended it to me.
8. Select the appropriate option for combining these sentences using an appositive: "My friend is a
talented musician. Her name is Sarah."
a. My friend, Sarah, is a talented musician.
b. My friend is a talented musician, and her name is Sarah.
c. My friend is a talented musician, but her name is Sarah.
d. My friend, is a talented musician Sarah.
9. Choose the option that best combines these sentences using an adverbial conjunction: "She
finished her work. She went home."
a. She finished her work; then she went home.
b. She finished her work but went home.
c. She finished her work, so she went home.
d. She finished her work and went home.
10. What is the correct way to combine the sentences "The movie started. I hadn't bought the tickets
yet." using a subordinating conjunction?
a. The movie started, yet I hadn't bought the tickets.
b. Before the movie started, I hadn't bought the tickets yet.
c. The movie started before I hadn't bought the tickets yet.
d. I hadn't bought the tickets yet, so the movie started.
Strategic Test
1. During a class discussion, you find yourself struggling to express your thoughts clearly. What do
you do?
2. In preparation for an upcoming oral exam, you realize you need to improve your ability to explain
complex concepts clearly and concisely. What strategies do you employ?
a. Memorize key facts and figures without attempting to understand the underlying concepts.
b. Practice delivering explanations within a set time frame. This ensures clarity and prevents
information overload.
c. Rely solely on reading notes and textbooks without engaging in any active learning strategies.
d. Practice explaining concepts to friends, family, or study partners, seeking feedback and refining
your explanations.
3. You are writing a lab report for a science class. The experiment you conducted yielded unexpected
results that contradict your original hypothesis. How do you address this challenge in your report?
a. Ignore the unexpected results and focus on presenting the data that supports your initial
hypothesis, potentially compromising the integrity of your scientific investigation.
b. Dismiss the unexpected results as anomalies and avoid discussing them in the report, potentially
raising doubts about your ability to critically analyze data.
c. Acknowledge the unexpected results, provide a detailed explanation of the potential reasons for the
discrepancy, and discuss how these findings could influence future research on the topic,
demonstrating your ability to think critically and adapt to unforeseen challenges in scientific inquiry.
d. Approach the unexpected results with transparency and a systematic analysis.
4. You are writing an essay for an English class. The prompt is open-ended, and you are struggling to
brainstorm ideas and develop a clear thesis statement. How do you approach this task effectively?
a. Engage in freewriting to generate ideas, explore different perspectives on the topic, and gradually
narrow down your focus to a specific argument that you can support with evidence and analysis.
b. Force yourself to write a thesis statement without fully understanding the topic, potentially leading
to a disjointed and unpersuasive essay.
c. Abandon the essay and focus on other assignments, potentially hindering your overall performance
in the class.
d. Begin by jotting down any thoughts or ideas related to the prompt without worrying about
coherence
6. You are given the opportunity to deliver a public speech to your school assembly. How do you
overcome nervousness and ensure an engaging and effective delivery?
a. Thoroughly practice your speech, incorporating pauses, vocal variety, and eye contact to engage
the audience.
b. Read directly from prepared notes, eliminating any personal connection with the audience.
c. Avoid practicing beforehand and rely on improvisation during the speech.
d. Embrace pauses in the speech. They not only allow you to collect your thoughts but also add
emphasis and create a more dynamic delivery.
11. You are writing a proposal for a student government project aimed at improving the school's
recycling program. The project requires a significant budget, but you are unsure how to effectively
justify the financial allocation. How do you strengthen your proposal's appeal?
a. Exaggerate the potential benefits of the project without providing concrete evidence, potentially
raising skepticism about the proposal's feasibility.
b. Focus solely on the environmental benefits of the project, overlooking other potential benefits that
could appeal to a wider audience.
c. Research to gather data on the costs and benefits of the project, use this data to create a detailed
cost-benefit analysis, and highlight both the environmental and economic advantages of
implementing the recycling program.
d. Align the project with broader institutional goals, emphasizing its contribution to the school's
commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. I
12. During a debate, you find yourself facing a strong opposition that presents well-structured
arguments. How do you maintain your composure and effectively counter their points?
a. Become defensive and resort to personal attacks rather than addressing the opposing arguments.
b. Actively listen to their arguments, identify weaknesses or inconsistencies, and formulate your
rebuttals calmly and logically.
c. Remain silent and avoid engaging in the debate altogether, allowing the opposition to dominate.
d. Keep a clear focus on your key messages and main arguments. Steer the debate back to the core
points that support your position.
8. You are writing an email to a teacher requesting a reconsideration of your grade on an assignment.
You believe your grade does not reflect the effort and quality of your work. How do you approach this
situation effectively?
a. Send an accusatory email blaming the teacher for their unfair grading, potentially damaging your
relationship with the teacher.
b. Submit a revised version of the assignment without any explanation or justification for the changes,
potentially indicating a lack of self-reflection and understanding of the teacher's feedback.
c. Acknowledge the teacher's feedback, identify specific areas where you believe your work could be
improved, and provide detailed explanations and evidence to support your request for
reconsideration, demonstrating your willingness to learn from your mistakes and improve your
performance.
d. Start the email with a respectful tone, expressing appreciation for the feedback received.
9. You are writing a research paper for a history class. You have gathered a significant amount of
information from various sources, but you are struggling to synthesize the information and present a
unique and insightful perspective in your writing. How do you overcome this challenge?
a. Abandon your research and focus on writing a comprehensive summary of the sources you have
consulted.
b. Submit an unorganized and unoriginal paper, hoping that the teacher will not notice the lack of
synthesis.
c. Identify key themes and patterns across the sources, analyze them critically, and formulate your
arguments and interpretations, demonstrating your ability to synthesize information and contribute to
the understanding of the historical topic.
d. Evaluate the reliability, bias, and significance of each source.
Use critical thinking to assess the strengths and weaknesses of different arguments.
10. You are providing instructions to a group of students who are unfamiliar
with the task at hand. You want to ensure they comprehend your directions and can complete the
task successfully. What is the most effective way to communicate your instructions?
a. Overwhelm them with excessive details and technical jargon they may not understand.
b. Provide minimal instructions and expect them to figure out the task on their own.
c. Break down the instructions into clear and concise steps, use visuals to aid understanding, and
periodically check their comprehension through questions.
d. Begin by providing a clear and concise overview of the task, breaking it down into manageable
steps. I'd use simple language, avoid jargon, and encourage questions to ensure understanding.
APPENDIX D
ANOVA
Variation
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Relationship Between Communicative Competence and Academic Performance of BSE
English 4th Year Students
Correlation t-test
EL 116
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EL 118
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APPENDIX F
RESEARCHER’S INFORMATION
CURRICULUM VITAE
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APPENDIX G
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