Here is the list of ALS Learning Competencies for Learning Strand 1 - Communication Skills - ENGLISH - Junior High School, with examples and answers:
1. Interpret properly simple common written messages, signs, symbols, words, and phrases related to immediate needs or which are commonly used at work or in the community. · Written messages - No blowing of horns. - Slow down. - Observe silence. · Road signs - School Zone - Danger Zone - Men at Work · Names of: - Hospitals/health centers/clinics - Barangay hall - Advertisements, etc. · Traffic signs - Colored lights (red, yellow, green) - Traffic enforcers’ hand signals.
Example:
Mr. Nuval is driving his car and is approaching an intersection when the traffic light suddenly turned yellow. What should he do?
B. Stop immediately.
C. Stop when it is safe.
D. Start driving
2. Recognize declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences.
Example:
What type of sentence is the statement below?
You need to put your phone away during the exam.
B. Declarative
C. Interrogative
D. Imperative
3. Identify the main idea, key sentences, and supporting details of a given paragraph
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. The lowest layer, the troposphere, extends from the Earth's surface up to about 6 miles or 10 kilometers (km) in altitude. Virtually all human activities occur in the troposphere. Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain on the planet, is only about 5.6 miles (9 km) high. The next layer, the stratosphere, continues from 6 miles (10 km) to about 31 miles (50 km). Most commercial airplanes fly in the lower part of the stratosphere.
(Excerpt from “Basic Ozone Layer Science” published by EPA)
What is the main idea of the paragraph above?
B. Virtually all human activities occur in the troposphere.
C. Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain on the planet.
D. The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers.
4. Read simple directions related to various household or work activities such as: • medicine labels and instructions for use • sanitation labels (waste management/segregation) • recipes • preparation and use of fertilizers, pesticides, and animal feeds • health and sanitation requirements on food handling and preservation • doctor’s prescription
Example:
The doctor prescribed that the medicine shall be taken every 4 hours. If Janiz took the second dose at 11:00 A.M., when will her fourth dose be taken?
B. 3:00 P.M.
C. 7:00 P.M.
D. 10:00 P.M.
5. Gather information from materials read using available information technology (IT) e.g., cellphones (text messages), compact discs (CDs), websites · organize information from materials read · note details from the text · identify major ideas and supporting details · identify the basic sequence of events and make relevant predictions about stories · identify cause and effect · outline information · summarize information · make generalizations
Example:
[1] Of all the different types, black teas usually contain the most caffeine.
[2] There are many different varieties of tea.
[3] So, if you’re drinking tea late at night, you might want to choose a red or herbal tea instead of a black tea if you don’t want to be kept awake by caffeine.
[4] Teas can be grouped into a few major categories: black, green, white, red, and herbal teas.
[5] On the other hand, red teas and herbal teas can be almost entirely caffeine-free. (From varsitytutors.com)
Which of the following order creates a logical paragraph?
B. 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
C. 2, 4, 1, 5, 3
D. 4, 2, 3, 1, 5
6. Use words and expressions that affirm or negate.
Example:
Which of the following is NOT a negative statement?
B. Jessie rarely goes to the gym.
D. Marisse is sad.
7. Compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate grammatical structures: • pluralization of regular nouns • tenses of verbs • aspects of verbs • subject-verb agreement • adverbs of intensity • adverbs of frequency •adverbs of manner • adverbs of place and time
Example:
The farmer raises twenty _______ and five ________.
B. sheep; cattles
C. sheeps; cattle
D. sheeps; cattles
8. Write simple sentences to:* tell something about members of the family.
9. Write a composition with correctly sequenced paragraphs using appropriate paragraph/ sentence structure and correct grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling to talk about oneself, country, and the world.
10. Ask and answer questions correctly.
Example:
Could you please tell me where ____________?
B. the library is located
C. the location of the library is
D. is located the library
11. Relay correctly messages, commentaries, news accounts, announcements heard, advertisements, government rules and regulations, laws
Example:
What does the label below mean?
B. The product is awaiting accreditation.
C. The product is not yet substantially proven to be effective.
D. The product is effective and yet not legally registered.
12. Use a particular kind of sentence for a specific purpose and audience: • asking permission • making requests • responding to questions • following and giving directions • giving information • explaining • expressing opinions/emotions • making assertions
Example:
Which of the following is impolite in making a request?
B. Could I get a drink?
D. I wonder if you could get me a drink.
13. Ask and correctly answer questions related to current issues presented in TV, radio programs, newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, video games, music, and other forms of media.
Example:
What is said about the advertisement?
B. Only males can apply
C. Candidates can apply by mail
D. Candidates must be single
