LS 1 English Flashcards
Elsa was tickled pink when her boyfriend surprised her with a marriage proposal on her
birthday. What does the underlined phrase mean?
A Happy
Kevin accused us of stealing his phone until he found it. Although he realized his mistake,
he was trying to sweep it under the rug. What does the underlined expression mean?
D: Pretend that the incident never happened.
Which of the following statements implies the negative effects of traffic jams in the paragraph?
C: Hassles of traffic cause chronic stress and low productivity.
Aldrin confidently accepted an assignment on a sales report to be submitted within a
week. Thinking that he had seven days left, he did not plan immediately and instead finished
some trivial tasks first. Two days before the deadline, he crammed to gather data; his request
for materials was late, and he had no time to edit his presentation. Consequently, he failed
What is the main cause of the failure?
C: He did not plan right away.
Anabel will have a long test in Mathematics. When she got home from school, she wanted
to relax. So, she watched TV for one hour and chatted with a friend over the phone for
another hour. Then she felt very tired. Suddenly, she remembered her long test.
Which of the following will most likely happen?
D: She took the test in Mathematics and got a low score.
“Don’t forget to lock the barn behind you Arvin, so the animals don’t get out,” Mang
Danny said. Arvin went back to work, fed all the animals and cleaned the stables. He was
exhausted and went to the house to rest. He forgot to lock the barn.
What event is most likely to occur next?
D: The animals went out because the door was not locked.
Allan, a high school student, discovered that in their barangay, there were many
youth offenders involved in simple cases like petty theft and violating curfew. He observed
that at night, most of the boys are out on the streets with nothing productive to do. Allan
wants to investigate this issue further and help reduce the problem.
Which of the following actions can Allan take to best identify and address the underlying
causes of the youth offenders’ behavior in his barangay?
D: conduct a survey of his peers and community members to understand why the
boys spend time outside at night.
Cristine noticed that her classmate Liza had bruises on her arms and legs when they were
inside the restroom. When she asked Liza about it, Cristine discovered that Liza was
experiencing child abuse at home.
What is the best action Cristine could take to ensure Liza receives the help and protection
she needs?
(C) Inform their teacher about the abuse to seek further help
Local authorities discovered that in two years, the city’s designated dumpsite will be
filled with garbage. Some city programs, such as the distribution of packed food and bottled
water, have contributed to large amounts of waste. The authorities aim to address this issue
sustainably and reduce waste production.
9. What strategy should the local authorities prioritize to effectively address the growing waste
problem and promote sustainable practices?
(A) Pass a city ordinance to limit and regulate the use of plastics and styrofoam.
Many students at Maligaya High School own digital devices like TVs, laptops, and
smartphones. However, the teacher observed that most of them fail to submit their
performance tasks despite frequently engaging on social media. Parents want to support
their children’s academic success while helping them manage their digital device usage
responsibly.
10. What strategy should parents prioritize to promote balanced digital device use and improve
study habits among students?
(D) Work with their children to establish a schedule that balances study and screen
time.
Coconut trees are abundant in Barangay Masigla, where the school is located. To
reduce the use of plastic cups and straws, the principal initiated a project to make reusable
cups from coconut shells. He is now considering additional ways to further reduce waste
and promote sustainability within the school.
11. What alternative strategy could the principal implement to support his goal of reducing
plastic use in the school?
(B) encourage students to bring their own reusable mugs for drinking.
Barangay Mabuti is a coastal community that struggles with water lilies clogging their
rivers, which has led to community challenges. In response, barangay officials and male
residents launched “Oplan Bawas Water Lily” to remove the plants. However, after
collection, the water lilies are simply dumped at a designated site. The barangay aims to
create employment opportunities while addressing this issue.
12. What initiative could barangay officials pursue to turn the collected water lilies into a
source of employment and economic benefit?
(C) Process the water lilies into eco-friendly products like baskets or handicrafts
. Larren is a track and field athlete who practices hard for the competition. On the day of the
competition, he was leading the race when he saw that another athlete suddenly fell down.
If Larren wants to be sure to win the game, he will most probably
(A) go on to finish the race
- Acid rain forms when water vapor mixes with the harmful gases in the atmosphere. What is
likely to happen if a plant is always exposed to acid rain?
(A) It will soon die.
Belinda was carrying a large basket of clothes down the stairs and hoped her brother
would help her. However, her brother was playing in the living room and had left it messy.
Despite this, Belinda was able to finish all her chores on time.
15. Based on the situation, what could Belinda have done or what might have happened to
help her complete all the chores on time?
(C) She reorganized her tasks and started with the simpler chores first.
Sampaguita National High School has reported incidences of bullying inside the
campus. Several learners recounted petty fights among Grades 8-10 learners, leading to
aggressive attacks and serious injuries. A teacher wondered if experience of bullying at
home may influence his behavior in school.
16. Which of the following will complete his hypothesis: “If a student has suffered physical
abuse at home, then
(C) he would bully his schoolmates
- Cherry needed a school bag but did not have the money to buy one. Upon learning that her
neighbor was looking for a babysitter and would pay for the service, she considered her
options.
Based on Cherry’s situation, what is the most logical action she would take to obtain the
school bag?
(C) Apply for the babysitting job to earn money for the bag.
- The weather forecast indicates that the city will experience mostly cloudy days with a
temperature around 28°C and a 100% chance of rain. If this forecast is accurate for the
entire region, what does it imply about the expected weather conditions?
(C) The whole region is likely to experience rain.
- The story of “Ibong Adarna” revolves around the three princes who vie for the throne and
kingship, and are trained in sword fighting and combat. The most courageous one would
inherit the throne.
Under what literary form does the story belong?
(A) epic
- Which literary form is written in an ordinary, non-metrical language and communicates
facts or opinions about reality?
(D) non-fiction
Effective time management is crucial for success in both personal and professional
life. It allows individuals to prioritize tasks, set achievable goals, and allocate time
efficiently. By organizing their schedules, people can minimize stress and increase
productivity. For instance, using tools such as calendars and to-do lists can help individuals
stay on track and meet deadlines. Ultimately, mastering time management leads to a more
balanced life and improved overall well-being.
21. What is the topic sentence of the paragraph?
(B) Effective time management is crucial for success in both personal and
professional life.
- Which of the following sentences provides additional information about the benefits of
effective time management?
(C) By organizing their schedules, people can minimize stress and increase
productivity.
- Laura is about to unwrap and eat her burger.
- Suddenly, a hungry-looking little boy peered from the window of the car.
- She handed the sandwich to the little boy.
- The boy wave and smiled at her.
- How will the sentences above be properly sequenced to make up a story?
(A) 1-2-4-3
Jose Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna, on June 19, 1861. He learned the alphabet
at the age of three. He could read the Bible in Spanish when he was five years old. He wrote
a poem addressed to the Filipino youth when he was eight years old. He told them to love
their country. Rizal became a great writer and doctor.
1. He wrote a poem addressed to the Filipino youth.
2. He became a great writer and doctor.
3. He learned the alphabet at the age of three.
4. He read the Bible in Spanish.
24. Based on the story, what is the chronological order of the events listed above?
(C) 3-4-1-2
- He is a walking encyclopedia.
What figure of speech is used in the sentence above?
(B) metaphor
- What figure of speech is used in the line of the song, “Your love is like a river” by Alamid?
(D) simile
- Learners of ALS will have an educational tour to the Art Museum. Which direction should
they take to get there?
(D) going North-West
- Daniel is in the grocery store to buy his weekly groceries. He noticed that the money in his
pocket is not enough, so he decides to go to the bank and withdraw. Where is the bank
located?
(B) West
- What should the applicant do if he wants to respond to the advertisement above?
(B) call the given number during weekends
- Alvin obtained his Community Tax Certificate (cedula) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Where
should the information “Puerto Princesa, Palawan” be placed in the form given above?
(A) place of issue
- Gina B. Toledo was born in Bangkok, Thailand on October 12, 1990 but moved to the
Philippines in 1995 and is now a Filipino citizen. What will she check on item 8A in the
passport application above?
(D) by naturalization
- How will she write her birth date in the application form?
(C) 12/Oct/1990
Weekly Profits
Profits in thousands
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Weeks
8 9 10 11
33. Joey Santos reports the profits earned in his milk tea business. Based on the graph of
results above, from Weeks 1 to 4, profits are observed to have
(A) increased gradually
- The profits from Weeks 7 to 8 are seen to have
(B) risen dramatically
Four thieves broke into an uninhabited mansion. They ransacked the spacious rooms
and stole costly possessions. Police officers wasted no time in looking for the culprits. They
climbed high walls and searched dangerous places to arrest the lawless criminals. Three of
the thieves fell into the hands of the law enforcers, but one of the criminals remained at
large.
1. 2. 3. 4. Four thieves broke into an uninhabited mansion.
Three members fell into the hands of the law enforcers.
Police officers looked for the culprits.
They took valuables and costly possessions.
35. Based on the story, what is the correct sequence of the events listed above?
(B) 1-4-3-2
- What is the correct order of the sentences above to make a story?
(C) 3-1-4-6-5-2
- From the popular English proverb, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
step”, what does the message imply?
(D) Begin something if one hopes to finish it
- How could a person apply for the position advertised above?
(B) call comix advertising
- Which sentences are relevant to the claim that more people are able to study today than in
the past?
(B) sentences 3, 4 and 5 only
- Which of the sentences above is/are not significant in describing a tsunami?
(A) sentence 2 only
- Based from the selection, the phrase “potentially problematic” may pertain to
(A) addiction
- Cognitive skills imply
(B) mental abilities
- Stephanie is looking for the list of topics and the specific page numbers where they are
found in a book. Which part of the book should she search from?
(C) index
- Clarice wants to know the latitude and longitude of the European countries near the
equator. Which of the following materials in the library will help her find the information
she needs?
(B) globe
- Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by dengue virus. Philippines was
recorded with the highest number of cases and confirmed deaths in Southeast Asia. Based
on the graph shown above, which age group among the females has the highest confirmed
cases of dengue?
(B) 10 - 14
- Based on the nutrition facts of a noodle product shown above, what part indicates the
micronutrient content of the product?
(D) IV
- Based on the food pyramid above, what should be the guide for a person’s food intake?
(D) Eat more vegetables and fruits that are rich in carbohydrates.
- The African Swine Flu (ASF) is often introduced into a herd of pigs by the feeding of
uncooked/ undercooked contaminated pork products and can also be transmitted by ticks
and blood-sucking insects. The disease is mainly caused by
(A) Ebola virus from fruit bats
- Which of the following describes the valuable contribution of science in the improvement of
the quality of life?
(B) It explains the different laws of nature.
- According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, scientific evidence for warming
of the climate system is certain. Which of the following are the pieces of evidence of rapid
climate change?
I. Warming of oceans
II. Rising of sea levels
III. Declining arctic sea ice
IV. Decreasing of global temperature
(A) I, II, and III only
