2026-2027 ALS A&E Test Mock Test - English JHS

 

📚 ALS JHS EXAM REVIEWER 2026

👉 LEARNING STRAND 1: Communication Skills (ENGLISH)

📝 ACTUAL TEST - PART 1 (Items 1 to 14)

 

Instruction: Read each question carefully and select the best answer from the choices (A, B, C, or D). Write your answers in the comment section below for checking. The correct answers will be posted tomorrow.

[ITEM 1 & 2: Idiomatic Expressions & Collocations - LOW]

1. Mang Juan always wakes up at 4:00 AM to prepare his farm tools. He is known in his village as an ________.

A. early bird

B. early riser

C. early walker

D. early sleeper

 

2. The businessman has ________, allowing him to easily fund the new community livelihood project.

A. deep pockets

B. heavy pockets

C. wide pockets

D. strong pockets

 

[ITEM 3 & 4: Sentence Writing & Structures - MEDIUM]

3. Read the situation: "The heavy rain poured for five hours, so the low-lying streets in the barangay became flooded." What is the CORRECT sentence structure used to show cause and effect?

A. Simple sentence

B. Compound sentence

C. Complex sentence

D. Compound-complex sentence

 

4. Which of the following sentences correctly expresses a CAUSE-AND-EFFECT relationship about national issues using a complex sentence?

A. Inflation rate increased and prices of commodities went up.

B. Because the inflation rate increased, the prices of basic commodities went up.

C. The government implemented new taxes; therefore, small businesses suffered.

D. High inflation affects every single Filipino citizen in the country today.

 

[ITEM 5 & 6: Predicting Outcomes - HIGH]

5. Read the paragraph: "Maria works as a domestic helper abroad. Her employer refuses to give her enough food and locks her inside the house every day. Maria feels weak and fears for her safety." Predict the most logical OUTCOME for Maria.

A. Maria will stay and finish her two-year contract quietly.

B. Maria will seek immediate help from the embassy or rescue authorities.

C. Maria will ask her employer for a higher salary increase.

D. Maria will just ignore the situation and wait for things to get better.

 

6. A community learning center lacks proper ventilation, learning modules, and consistent electricity. What is the most likely OUTCOME for the ALS learners enrolled in this center?

A. The learners will easily pass the A&E accreditation test.

B. The learners will experience high motivation and zero drop-out rates.

C. The learners will face difficulties in understanding the lessons and may lose focus.

D. The learners will automatically graduate ahead of schedule.

 

[ITEM 7 & 8: Research Report (Strategy/Method) - LOW]

7. When composing a research report on a relevant workplace issue, which section should a researcher write first to gather primary data from employees?

A. Formulate survey questionnaires or interview questions

B. Write the final conclusion and recommendation

C. Publish the research paper on social media grids

D. Bind the research report in a heavy leather folder

 

8. What is the primary purpose of writing a "Review of Related Literature" (RRL) in a research report about local community issues?

A. To sell the research report to local businesses for profit

B. To identify existing studies and methods related to the problem

C. To express the personal emotional feelings of the author

D. To entertain the readers with fictional short stories

 

[ITEM 9 & 10: Research Report (Select Methods) - MEDIUM]

9. A researcher wants to know the saktong number of ALS drop-outs in a municipality over the last three years. Which research method is the most APPROPRIATE to solve this problem?

A. Qualitative method using personal emotional diaries

B. Quantitative method using statistical data from DepEd records

C. Experimental method inside a science chemistry laboratory

D. Historical method using ancient colonial documents

 

10. If you are conducting a research report on the health struggles of senior citizens in your barangay, what is the best method to gather their direct feedback?

A. Distribute an online survey link via an internet gaming app

B. Conduct face-to-face structured interviews at their homes

C. Guess their medical health status using historical books

D. Read the comments on random international news pages

 

[ITEM 11 & 12: Research Report (Alternative Methods) - HIGH]

11. A researcher is studying traffic congestion in the city. The primary method of distributing physical surveys failed because drivers refused to stop. What is the best ALTERNATIVE method to solve this data gathering problem?

A. Cancel the entire research project and change the topic immediately

B. Use video surveillance cameras to observe and count traffic density

C. Make up imaginary numbers to complete the research report data

D. Read old fictional novels about city life in the past decades

 

12. You are researching the impact of inflation on minimum wage earners. Due to a sudden lockdown, you cannot conduct face-to-face surveys. Which alternative method is most effective?

A. Wait for the lockdown to end even if it takes several years

B. Conduct phone interviews or distribute digital surveys via Messenger

C. Ask your close relatives at home who are not minimum wage earners

D. Copy an old research report from another country word-for-word

 

[ITEM 13 & 14: Critical Feedback & Hypothesis - LOW]

13. Situation: "A barangay official implemented a zero-waste segregation policy, but residents continue to throw mixed garbage on the streets." Which statement forms a logical HYPOTHESIS about this problem?

A. Residents prefer to pay heavy fines to the local government.

B. The policy might have failed due to a lack of proper community education.

C. Garbage segregation is not important for community development.

D. The barangay official should stop cleaning the streets entirely.

 

14. Situation: "Many working students are failing their ALS monthly quizzes because they work late-night shifts." Generate a valid HYPOTHESIS to explain this context.

A. The quizzes are intentionally designed to fail working students.

B. Late-night work shifts cause severe exhaustion, leaving zero time to study.

C. Working students do not care about getting a high school diploma.

D. The community learning center should be closed during the day.

 

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🟢 SAKTONG ANSWER KEY & TAGLISH EXPLANATIONS (PART 1):

 

1. B - early riser. (Collocation: Ginagamit ang 'early riser' para sa taong maagang gumagising.)

2. A - deep pockets. (Idiom: Ang 'deep pockets' ay nangangahulugang may malaking pondo o maraming pera.)

3. B - Compound sentence. (Ginamit ang coordinating conjunction na 'so' na may 'comma' para pagdugtungin ang dalawang independent clauses.)

4. B - Because the inflation rate increased... (Complex sentence: Ginamit ang subordinating conjunction na 'Because' para sa cause and effect.)

5. B - Maria will seek immediate help... (Predicting outcome: Ang pinakatamang diskarte ng DH na pinahihirapan ay humingi ng saklolo.)

6. C - The learners will face difficulties... (Predicting outcome: Kapag walang gamit at mainit ang silid, mahihirapan ang estudyante.)

7. A - Formulate survey questionnaires... (Strategy: Kailangan muna gumawa ng tanong bago makakuha ng primary data.)

8. B - To identify existing studies... (Method: Ang RRL ay para tingnan ang mga lumang subok na pag-aaral tungkol sa paksa.)

9. B - Quantitative method using statistical data... (Method: Dahil 'saktong numero' o statistics ang hinahanap, quantitative ang tamang piliin.)

10. B - Conduct face-to-face structured interviews... (Method: Mas akma sa mga senior ang personal na panayam sa bahay kaysa sa internet apps.)

11. B - Use video surveillance cameras... (Alternative Method: Kung ayaw huminto ng drivers, video observation ang pinakamagandang backup na diskarte.)

12. B - Conduct phone interviews or digital surveys... (Alternative Method: Messenger o phone calls ang pinakaligtas na diskarte kapag bawal lumabas.)

13. B - The policy might have failed due to a lack of education... (Hypothesis: Isang lohikal na hula kung bakit hindi sumusunod ang mga tao.)

14. B - Late-night work shifts cause severe exhaustion... (Hypothesis: Saktong hula na nagpapaliwanag kung bakit mababa ang score ng working students.)

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ALS A&E Practice Test 2026-2027 - LS1 - Communication Skills - English - JHS

 

Welcome back to our ALS Review blogl! In our last review, we covered Elementary reading comprehension. Today, as promised, we are switching over to the Junior High School level. We are tackling one of the trickiest parts of Learning Strand One: Paragraph Sequencing and Sentence Order. Many students lose points here because the options look confusing. Today, I am going to show you the secret logic to arranging sentences perfectly every single time. Get your note pads ready, and let's find out how many points you can get out of ten. If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure to hit that button now so you don't miss our alternating schedules. Let's begin with Question number one!"

Question 1: Simple Time Sequence 

Question 1

Arrange the sentences to form a meaningful paragraph:

1. Finally, she arrived at the testing center just in time.
2. Maria woke up early on the morning of her ALS exam.
3. After eating breakfast, she quickly boarded a jeepney.

(A) 1-2-3
(B) 2-3-1
(C) 3-2-1
(D) 2-1-3

Question 2: Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Next, write a clear introduction to capture the reader's attention.
2. First, choose a topic that you are passionate about.
3. Lastly, review and proofread your work for any grammatical errors.

(A) 2-1-3
(B) 1-2-3
(C) 3-2-1
(D) 2-3-1

Question 3: Cause and Effect Sequencing

1. As a result, the low-lying streets flooded within an hour.
2. The state weather bureau issued a heavy thunderstorm warning.
3. Thick, dark clouds rolled in and rain began to pour heavily.

(A) 1-3-2
(B) 2-1-3
(C) 2-3-1
(D) 3-2-1

Question 4: General to Specific order 

1. He specifically loves mangoes, bananas, and pineapples.
2. Eating these local fruits keeps his immune system strong.
3. Juan maintains a healthy diet by consuming fruits daily.

(A) 3-1-2
(B) 1-3-2
(C) 3-2-1
(D) 2-1-3

Question 5: Pronoun Antecedent Clues

1. They always guide her whenever she encounters difficult lessons.
2. She feels very lucky to have such supportive educators.
3. Teacher Clara and Teacher Mark are highly dedicated to their students.

(A) 1-2-3
(B) 3-1-2
(C) 3-2-1
(D) 2-3-1

Question 6: Problem and Solution Sequence 

1. To solve this, the barangay council initiated a weekly clean-up drive.
2. Improper waste disposal was causing severe clogging in local drainage systems.
3. Residents gladly participated, resulting in cleaner and safer streets.

(A) 2-1-3
(B) 1-2-3
(C) 2-3-1
(D) 3-1-2

Question 7: Defining a Concept 

1. This mode of instructional delivery is specifically designed for non-formal learners.
2. It offers a flexible alternative to traditional face-to-face schooling.
3. The Alternative Learning System, or ALS, is a parallel learning system in the Philippines.

(A) 1-2-3
(B) 3-2-1
(C) 3-1-2
(D) 2-3-1

Question 8: Narrative Plot Order 

1. While walking home, he unexpectedly found a lost wallet on the sidewalk.
2. Miguel immediately took it to the nearest police station to find its owner.
3. Yesterday afternoon, Miguel left the school campus around four o'clock.

(A) 3-1-2
(B) 1-2-3
(C) 3-2-1
(D) 2-1-3

Question 9: Argument and Supporting Evidence 

1. For example, constant scrolling can significantly reduce a student's attention span.
2. Excessive use of social media can have negative effects on academic performance.
3. Therefore, moderating screen time is highly recommended for young learners.

(A) 2-1-3
(B) 1-2-3
(C) 3-1-2
(D) 2-3-1

Question 10: Historical / Descriptive Sequence 

1. Today, it stands proud as a major tourist attraction and a symbol of history.
2. The historic stone church was originally constructed during the Spanish era.
3. It later suffered severe damage during a powerful earthquake in World War II.

(A) 1-2-3
(B) 2-3-1
(C) 3-2-1
(D) 2-1-3

ANSWERS and EXPLANATIONS