Review

1. These are statements that contain superficial words, but they function figuratively and as metaphors and are in the form of questions. These are questions with deeper meanings.

• Riddles

• Folk songs

• Folk tales

• Myth

1. This is a pre-Hispanic Philippine writing system that originated from the Javanese script Old Kawi.

• Mandarin

• Hangul

• Filipino Alphabet

• Baybayin

1. “If someone throws a rock at you, throw him bread.” is an example of _________.

• Riddles

• Folk songs

• Proverbs

• Myth

1. A kind of paragraph that describes a thing or a person. The reader is able to imagine the scene.

• Descriptive

• Expository

• Narrative

• Persuasive

1. In this type of paragraph, the writer tries to convince the reader about something, to get him/her to accept a point of view, or to understand the writer’s position.

• Descriptive

• Expository

• Narrative

• Persuasive

1. This kind of paragraph narrates a series of events, and it has an organized, logical sequence.

• Descriptive

• Expository

• Narrative

• Persuasive

1. The term spices is a pleasant one, whether it connotes fine French cuisine or a down-home, cinnamon-flavored apple pie. ____________. In the past, individuals traveled the world seeking exotic spices for profit and, in searching, have changed the course of history. Indeed, to gain control of lands harboring new spices, nations have actually gone to war. What is the best topic sentence for this paragraph?

• The taste and aroma of spices are the main elements that make food such a source of fascination and pleasure.

• The term might equally bring to mind Indian curry made thousands of miles away and those delicious barbecued ribs sold on the corner.

• It is exciting to find a good cookbook and experiment with spices from other lands—indeed, it is one way to travel around the globe!

• The history of spices, however, is another matter altogether, and at times, it can be filled with danger and intrigue.

1. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.

• want

• 1. wants

1. Either answer (is, are) acceptable.

• is

• 1. are

1. After the team's defeat last season, they have decided that, “in for a penny, in for a pound,” they have to win the title this season. What does the underlined word mean based on the sentence?

• the team should win even though it may be difficult

• 1. the team will just do their best