DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

MALIGAYA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WRITTEN

Buenavista Quezon WORK 1
ENGLISH 8
Q4-W-1

Name: ___________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________________ Date: __________

A.Direction: Analyze the following sentences.Write CE if the idea developed in the sentence is
cause and effect then CC if it’s claim and counterclaim. Box the part of the sentence expressing
the cause/claim Meanwhile, underline the phrase stating effect/counterclaim and Encircle the
grammatical signal being used. (4 points each)

________1. It was raining therefore, I stayed at home.

________2. Summer in the Philippines can be very hot for this reason many people experience
heat stroke.
________3. The students submitted his essay late. As a result, he failed.
________4. Juan wakes up early because his class starts at seven o’clock in the morning.
________5. There was no rain for two months. because of this, all the crops died.
_______6. Better varieties of rice and corn are produced. As a result, many scientific
studies and experiments are being carried out.
________7. Environmental problem exists due to irresponsible man-made activities.
________8. You can come with us if you are ready otherwise you will have to ride the bus
________9. COVID-19 is now a global health threat, however there are ways to prevent the virus
from further spreading.
________10. Some teachers do not allow students to use cellphone during classes, however
using them in class has an advantage.

B. Complete the sentences below with the best grammatical signals. Write the letter of
the correct answer on the space provided before the number.
________11. Other people say that the tobacco industry helps our economy ______cigarettes
still bring a lot of problem.
A. Due to B. thus C. so D. however
________12. Bullying is rampant nowadays _______ there are steps one can take to prevent
and stop it.
A. While B. whereas C. but D. hence
________13. I lost my keys. __________, I later found them under the table.
A. On the other hand B. therefore C. however D. since
________14. I didn’t have time to eat breakfast. __________, I’m really hungry now.
A. Due to B. as a result C. while D. however
________15. I do not usually study hard for quarterly exam ___________ I got a failing
grade.
A. As a result B. since C. whereas D. while
_______16. Many students have difficulty in answering their modules.______, parents are
asked to assist their children in accomplishing the activities.
A. Due to B. so C. while D. since
_______17. The tragic accident on Malvar street happened ___________ the driver was drunk
A. Due to B. so C. because D. hence
_______18.i was late for school ________the heavy traffic.
A. But B. while C. due to D. thus
_______19.The man was caught for traffic violation ___________, he released after paying fines.
A. Thus B. hence C. because D. however
_______20.Regine reviewed their lesson well before their exam. ____________, she passed the
school assessment for the quarter.
A. While B. however C. as a result D. due to
 PERFORMANCE
TASK 1

A. Formulate your own sentence using the following grammatical signals provided.
( 2points each)

1. So

2. Therefore

3. Because

4. However

5. But

B. Supply the cause/claim and effect/counterclaim in the statement. (2 points)

1. Sometimes I skip breakfast. Therefore,...

2. Anna and her groupmates didn’t finish the task; however …

3. I always let my classmates use my phone, so…

4. I couldn’t sleep at night due to…..

5.I cannot go to school because….

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Learning Task 1:
1.______________________
2.______________________
3.______________________
4.______________________

Learning Task 2: Analyze the following sentences. Underline the part of the sentence
expressing cause. Meanwhile, double underline the phrase stating effect. Encircle the
grammatical signal being used.

A. CAUSE AND EFFECT

1. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many citizens have lost their jobs.
2. The spread of the disease has been lowered since the government implemented physical
distancing.
3. Many people want to return to their home province; hence, they avail the Balik Probinsya
program of the government.
4. Due to the policy of community quarantine, Filipinos were told to stay inside their homes.
5. Indigent families were given cash allowance from the government for they lost their source of
income.

Learning Task 3: Analyze the following sentences. Underline the part of the sentence
expressing the claim. Meanwhile, double underline the phrase stating counterclaim. Encircle the
grammatical signal being used.

B. CLAIMS AND COUNTERCLAIMS

1. Health professionals are not allowed to leave the country at the moment due to the global
pandemic. However, they stressed out that the government neglects them by not providing
adequate salary.

2. The authority has reported that the country is winning in its battle against CoViD-19; yet, the
numbers of positive cases every day is increasing, making the country among the Top 5 highest
cases in Southeast Asia.

3. The government has maximized its resources to respond to the needs of its citizens, but
numerous families in the country said that they do not receive help from the national government.

4. Liquor ban is well-implemented during the ECQ. On the other hand, a beverage company
reported that it has increased its sales during quarantine.

5. CoViD-19 is not a fatal disease as compared to other illnesses; yet, it has claimed thousands
of lives across the world.

Assessment: Read the following statements. Write CE if the idea developed in the sentence is
cause & effect, then CC if it’s claim & counterclaim.
1._____________ 4.________________
2._____________ 5.________________
3._____________

Week 1
WRITTEN WORK 1:
A.Direction: Analyze the following sentences.Write CE if the idea developed in the sentence is
cause and effect then CC if it’s claim and counterclaim. Box the part of the sentence expressing
the cause/claim Meanwhile, underline the phrase stating effect/counterclaim and Encircle the
grammatical signal being used. (4 points each)

________1. It was raining therefore, I stayed at home.

________2. Summer in the Philippines can be very hot for this reason many people experience
heat stroke.
________3. The students submitted his essay late. As a result, he failed.
________4. Juan wakes up early because his class starts at seven o’clock in the morning.
________5. There was no rain for two months. because of this, all the crops died.
_______6. Better varieties of rice and corn are produced. As a result, many scientific
studies and experiments are being carried out.
________7. Environmental problem exists due to irresponsible man-made activities.
________8. You can come with us if you are ready otherwise you will have to ride the bus
________9. COVID-19 is now a global health threat, however there are ways to prevent the virus
from further spreading.
________10. Some teachers do not allow students to use cellphone during classes, however
using them in class has an advantage.

B. Complete the sentences below with the best grammatical signals. Write the letter of
the correct answer on the space provided before the number.

________11. Other people say that the tobacco industry helps our economy ______cigarettes
still bring a lot of problem.
B. Due to B. thus C. so D. however
________12. Bullying is rampant nowadays _______ there are steps one can take to prevent
and stop it.
B. While B. whereas C. but D. hence
________13. I lost my keys. __________, I later found them under the table.
B. On the other hand B. therefore C. however D. since
________14. I didn’t have time to eat breakfast. __________, I’m really hungry now.
B. Due to B. as a result C. while D. however
________15. I do not usually study hard for quarterly exam ___________ I got a failing
grade.
B. As a result B. since C. whereas D. while
_______16. Many students have difficulty in answering their modules.______, parents are
asked to assist their children in accomplishing the activities.
B. Due to B. so C. while D. since
_______17. The tragic accident on Malvar street happened ___________ the driver was
drunk
B. Due to B. so C. because D. hence
_______18.i was late for school ________the heavy traffic.
B. But B. while C. due to D. thus
_______19.The man was caught for traffic violation ___________, he released after paying
fines.
B. Thus B. hence C. because D. however
_______20.Regine reviewed their lesson well before their exam. ____________, she
passed the school assessment for the quarter.
B. While B. however C. as a result D. due to

PERFORMANCE TASK 1:
B. Formulate your own sentence using the following grammatical signals provided.
( 2points each)

6. So

7. Therefore
 8. Because

9. However

10. But

B. Supply the cause/claim and effect/counterclaim in the statement. (2 points)

1. Sometimes I skip breakfast. Therefore,...

2. Anna and her groupmates didn’t finish the task; however …

3. I always let my classmates use my phone, so…

4. I couldn’t sleep at night due to…..

5.I cannot go to school because….

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