MELC 1 - MODALS GRAMMAR

#1 Directions: Fill in the correct modal verbs to complete the information. Choose from the
modal verbs inside the parenthesis

Restrictions under General Community Quarantine

As the General Community Quarantine has been lifted in the province of Batangas, our
provincial government has issued Executive Order 022, series of 2021 which provides
restrictions in the movement of persons and other protocols. This states that public and private
hospitals, pharmacies and drugstores 1) _________ (can, can't) operate. On the other
hand,contact sports games and activities 2) _________ (can, can't) operate as of
this time. For those travelers who wish to pass through LGUs, they 3) _________ (must,
musn't) secure OHDC for traveler’sQR code and S-PASS TPC. Persons below 18 years old and
over 65 years old, pregnant women and those with health risks 4) _________ (should, should
not) remain in their residence at all times.We 5) _________ (have to, don't have to) also follow
the curfew hours from 8:00 PM to 4 AM. These are some of the restrictions during General
Community Quarantine which is effective from September 8, 2021 until September 30, 2021.

#2 Directions: Underline the correct modal verb to complete the sentence.

1. I can’t get any internet data on my phone. (Should, Can) I borrow yours?
2.. We (can, have to) finish the given modules in two weeks.
3. The protocols say that you (must, mustn’t) wear a face mask when you go outside your
house.
4. To avoid the spread of the COVID-19, we (can, have to) follow physical distancing.
5. In our town, before you go inside the market, you (must, mustn’t) check your temperature.
6. During this time of pandemic, we (can, can’t) help our parents in doing household chores.
7. Four passengers (can, mustn’t) ride in one tricycle to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
8. We (can’t, have to) eat healthy foods to strengthen our immune system and to avoid acquiring
fatal diseases.
9. When feeling ill, we (mustn’t, should) see a doctor immediately.
10. If one (can, can’t) follow the simple protocol, we should inform our barangay officials so they
will take action.

Answer Key

#1
1. can
2. can't
3. must
4. should
5. have to
#2
1. can
2. have to
3. must
4. have to
5. must
6. can
7. musn't
8. have to
9. should
10. can't

MELC 2 - CONDITIONALS GRAMMAR

#1 Directions: Choose the right form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentence. Write
the letter of the correct answer.

1. I (go) __________ to the party with you if I had felt better.

a. would have gone ✓
b. will go
c. went
2. The clothes will dry out if the rain (stop) __________.
a. stopped
b. will stop
c. stops ✓
3. We (plant) __________ a tree there if we had some special tools.
a. would have planted ✓
b. will plant
c. plant
4. I would run faster if I (not/carry) __________ that heavy backpack.
a. would have carried
b. didn't carry ✓
c. don't carry
5. The bus (leave) __________ if all the passengers take their seats.
a. would have left
b. will leave ✓
c. leaves

#2 Directions: Identify the type of conditionals presented in each sentence.

1. I will read the book if you bring it to me.

a. Zero
b. First ✓
c. Second
 d. Third
2. If Brian arrived on time, he would have joined us.
a. Zero
b. First
c. Second ✓
d. Third
3. If you had done better at your school, you would have got the highest grade.
a. Zero
b. First
c. Second
d. Third ✓
4. The story would have ended well, if you hadn't ruined everything.
a. Zero
b. First
c. Second
d. Third ✓
5. If the storm breaks out, we get wet.
a. Zero ✓
b. First
c. Second
d. Third

MELC 3 COMMUNICATIVE STYLES GRAMMAR

#1 Directions: Identify the communicative style presented in each dialogues. Write the letter of
the correct answer.

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

1. Doctor: Can you please get the vital signs of patient 106? He's getting really well! Maybe
he can go home tomorrow.
Nurse: All right, Doctor Santos!
C. Consultative

2. Ms. Eli: Good morning. I'd like to talk to Mr. Brian Won, please.
Ms. Miel: Good morning. I'm sorry but Mr. Brian Won is not here at the moment? Would
you like to leave a message?
Ms. Eli: Yes, please. Tell him that Ms. Eli needs to contact him about an important
matter.
Ms. Miel: Sure, I'll tell him. Does he have your phone number?
 Ms. Eli: Yes, he has it. Thank you!
Ms. Miel: You're welcome. Anything else?
Ms. Eli: No, that's all. Good bye.
Ms. Miel: Goodbye, Ms. Eli
B. Formal

3. Witness: I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. So help me,
God.
A.Frozen

4. Miguel: I want you to know that you'll always be the one for me. Nothing can change
what I feel for you. Just trust me, okay?
Solana: I trust you. I will always believe in you.
E. Intimate

5. Aja: Hey girl! Whatchu doin?

Laica: Just chillin' here. Why?
Aja: How about goin' to the mall to watch a movie?
Laica: Yea! That'd be awesome! I'm totally in!
Aja: Fetch 'ya later at 8. See 'ya!
Laica: Cool! See 'ya!
D. Casual

#2 Directions: Identify the communicative style presented in each situation or example. Write the
letter of the correct answer.

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

1. Oath Taking Ceremony A

2. Phone calls or text messages D
3. Writing a letter to a friend D
4. Company meeting or discussion B
5. Seeking an advice from your close friend in a serious problem E
6. Reciting the Lord's Prayer A
7. Talking to a Veterinarian about your pet C
8. Business Situation B
9. A husband and a wife telling how much they love each other E
10. Teacher-Student discussion C
MELC 4 MAKING CONNECTIONS READING COMPREHENSION

#1 Directions: Read the text and complete the idea of each statement based on the text read.

A Glass of Milk

There once was a poor boy who spent his days going door-to-door selling newspapers to pay
for school. One day, as he was walking his route, he started feeling low and weak. The poor boy
was starving, so he decided to ask for food when he came to the next door.

The poor boy asked for food but was denied every time, until he reached the door of a girl. He
asked for a glass of water, but seeing his poor state, the girl came back with a glass of milk. The
boy asked how much he owed her for the milk, but she refused payment.

Years later, the girl, who was now a grown woman, fell sick. She went from doctor to doctor, but
no one was able to cure her. Finally, she went to the best doctor in town.

The doctor spent months treating her until she was finally cured. Despite her happiness, she
was afraid she couldn’t afford to pay the bill. But, when the hospital handed her the bill, it read,
‘Paid in full, with a glass of milk.’

1. Which character is your favorite? Why?

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2. How is this story the same or different to your life?
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3. What have you realized after reading the text?
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#2 Directions: Read the text and imagine that you're in the story. Fill in the table with your
answers.

The Needle Tree

Once, there were two brothers who lived at the forest’s edge. The oldest brother was always
unkind to his younger brother. The older brother took all the food and snatched all the good
clothes.

The oldest brother used to go into the forest in search of firewood to sell in the market. As he
walked through the forest, he chopped off the branches of every tree, until he came upon a
magical tree.

The tree stopped him before he chopped its branches and said, ‘Oh, kind sir, please spare my
branches. If you spare me, I will provide you with golden apples.’ The oldest brother agreed but
was feeling disappointed with how many apples the tree gave him.

Overcome by greed, the brother threatened to cut the entire tree if it didn’t provide him with
more apples. But, instead of giving more apples, the tree showered him with hundreds of tiny
needles. The brother fell to the ground, crying in pain as the sun began to set.Soon, the younger
brother became worried and went to search for his older brother. He searched until he found
him at the trunk of the tree, lying in pain with hundreds of needles on his body.

He rushed to him and started to painstakingly remove each needle with love. Once the needles
were out, the oldest brother apologized for treating his younger brother so badly. The magical
tree saw the change in the older brother’s heart and gifted them with all the golden apples they
could need.

My Character: What my character would say:

What my character would do: How my character would change the story:
MELC 5 WORLD LITERATURE

#1 Direction: Read the text carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Filipinos are known to have strong family ties. This is why it’s common to see different
generations or multiple families living in a single residence. The family is at the center of the
Filipino community.

Children are not expected to leave their parents’ house until they get married. Even after then,
many couples opt to stay with or close to their or their spouse’s parents. Also, they’re expected
to care for their aging parents instead of sending them to a retirement home.

The value that most Filipinos put into caring for one’s family can also be seen as one of the
reasons why nurses and caregivers from the country provide their patients and clients with a
high level of care.

- Understanding Filipino traits, values, and culture by Derek Gallimore

Questions:

1. Based on the text, what are Filipinos known for?

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2. What do you think is their most important value?
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3. In today's generation, can it still be seen that the family is at the center of the Filipino
Community? How?
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4. As a child of a Filipino family, do you agree with all of the things that the author said in
the text? Why or why not?
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5. How do you show your love and affection to your family?
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