ALS JHS EXAM REVIEWER 2026
LEARNING STRAND 1:
Communication Skills (ENGLISH)
ACTUAL TEST - PART 2 (Items 15 to 28)
Instruction: Read each question carefully and select the best answer from the choices (A, B, C, or D). Write your answers on a piece of paper or type them in the comment section below
[ITEM 15 & 16: Feedback & Modifying Hypothesis -
MEDIUM]
15. Situation: "A community library was built to
increase literacy, but teenagers only visit the center to use the free Wi-Fi
for mobile gaming." If the library decides to turn off the Wi-Fi, modify
the hypothesis to predict the next problem.
A. Teenagers will immediately start reading thick
encyclopedia books.
B. Teenagers will stop visiting the library, causing the
literacy center to become empty.
C. Teenagers will donate their personal savings to buy more
printed newspapers.
D. Teenagers will volunteer to clean the library
surroundings for free.
16. Situation: "A school canteen banned sugary drinks
to reduce student weight, but students started buying soft drinks from stores
outside the school gates instead." What is the modified hypothesis to
explain this new problem?
A. Banning a product inside a specific area simply shifts
the demand to an external location.
B. Students completely lost their desire to drink sweet and
sugary beverages.
C. Outside stores will voluntarily close down to help the
school canteen policy.
D. Canteen restrictions automatically cure sugar cravings
among young citizens.
[ITEM 17 & 18: Generalizing Hypothesis to Other Problems
- HIGH]
17. Situation: "Many working students fail their online
evening classes because their home internet connection cuts out during heavy
storms." Generalize this hypothesis to explain the impact of poor
infrastructure on remote rural communities.
A. Technology automatically solves all economic hardships
regardless of location.
B. Severe weather completely stops people from wanting to
earn a regular income.
C. Unreliable public utilities directly block access to
educational and economic opportunities.
D. Rural citizens prefer physical farming tools over digital
communication devices.
18. Situation: "An elderly retiree forgot to lock his
main gate because he was heavily distracted by loud construction noise outside
his house." Generalize this hypothesis regarding senior safety and public
environments.
A. Construction projects should only be allowed inside
commercial industrial zones.
B. High environmental stressors increase safety risks by breaking
the cognitive focus of individuals.
C. Senior citizens should never be left alone inside a
private residential property.
D. Loud noises automatically improve the long-term memory of
aging citizens.
[ITEM 19 & 20: Classifying Literary Genres - LOW]
19. Read the statement: "I am a Filipino, inheritor of
a glorious past, hostage to the uncertain future." This historic
masterpiece by Carlos P. Romulo is classified under which literary form?
A. Folk tale
B. Biography
C. Drama
D. Speech
20. "Noli Me Tangere" and "El
Filibusterismo" written by Dr. Jose Rizal are long, complex fictional
prose narratives that depict societal struggles. These masterpieces are
classified as ________.
A. Short stories
B. Novels
C. Poetry
D. Folk tales
[ITEM 21 & 22: Paragraph Structures - MEDIUM]
21. Read the sentence: "Therefore, setting a strict
monthly budget is the most reliable way for an OFW to secure their retirement
peace." In a simple paragraph structure, this sentence serves as the
________.
A. Topic sentence
B. Supporting sentence
C. Conclusion
D. Title
22. Read the short paragraph: "(1) Staying physically
active is vital for senior citizens. (2) Regular daily walking strengthens
muscles and improves heart health. (3) Gardening also keeps the mind alert and
relaxed." Which sentence is the TOPIC SENTENCE?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. None of the above
[ITEM 23 & 24: Sequencing Information - HIGH]
23. Arrange the historical events of the Philippines in the
correct chronological order:
1. Dr. Jose Rizal wrote his poem 'Last Farewell' (Mi Ultimo
Adios).
2. The arrival of Ferdinand Marcos as President of the
republic.
3. Carlos P. Romulo delivered his speech 'I am a Filipino'.
A. 1 - 2 - 3
B. 1 - 3 - 2
C. 3 - 1 - 2
D. 2 - 3 - 1
24. What is the exact sequence of steps when following a
recipe or implementing a community project?
1. Execute the strategy or cook the ingredients using proper
heat.
2. Gather all the primary resources, raw materials, or
baseline data.
3. Evaluate the final outcome, output results, or taste of
the project.
A. 1 - 2 - 3
B. 2 - 1 - 3
C. 3 - 2 - 1
D. 2 - 3 - 1
[ITEM 25 & 26: Figures of Speech (Comparison/Contrast) -
LOW]
25. "The hardworking breadwinner is as strong as an
iron wall against family financial hardships." What figure of speech is
used in this comparison?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Oxymoron
26. Read the phrase: "The silent screams of the lonely
grandfather filled the empty house." What figure of speech showing
CONTRAST is present in the words 'silent screams'?
A. Paradox
B. Irony
C. Oxymoron
D. Hyperbole
[ITEM 27 & 28: Interpreting Maps, Signs & Symbols -
MEDIUM]
27. While walking in an unfamiliar city, you see a street
sign with a silhouette of a person inside a white triangle with a red border.
What does this symbol explicitly ask you to do?
A. Run as fast as you can to avoid traffic accidents.
B. Watch out for a pedestrian crossing ahead and slow down.
C. Park your vehicle immediately on the side of the road.
D. Pay a local community tax to the barangay office.
28. On a simple navigation map of a public park, a small
area marked with a bold letter "H" inside a blue square explicitly
presents what required information?
A. A local historic heritage house site
B. A nearby hospital or medical first-aid station
C. A highway leading to the capital region
D. A public housing project for local residents
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