1.

Participating in community activities

can make people become more aware of
their surroundings, _____ the cleanliness
of the environment, and the friendliness of
the neighborhood.

A. consequently B. despite
C. unfortunately D. such as
2. Several residents of Valenzuela
complain about the trash thrown
anywhere, __ these same people are the
ones doing it.

A. although B. so
C. for D. therefore
3. Some Filipinos choose to live in the
province; _____, they have to adjust to its
slow pace, quietness, and the absence of
internet connectivity.

A. because B. consequently
C. despite D. such as
4. Video conferencing is widely used
nowadays to establish communication
among those who are in the work from
home modality; _____, this allows the
participants to hear or see each other in a
meeting.

A. after B. although
C. during D. moreover
5. Many people forgot to observe health
and safety protocols; _______, the number
of COVID-19 cases rises.

A. because B. still
C. as a result D. even though
Direction: Complete the following sentences using the
pool of words below. Copy and answer.

Unless
Firstly
But
Otherwise
However
For instance
Thus
1. It was raining heavily. ____the
program continued.

2. ___ I would like to thank all of

you for coming to my party.
3. People expected the economy to
crash due to COVID. _____ it
went up.

4. We won't support the campaign.

___ it promotes the common good.
5. Answer only if you are sure.
_____ you will lose marks as there
is negative marks for wrong
answers.