Postponement of the ALS Examinations in October 2012

Undersecretary for Programs and Projects, Yolanda S. Quijano, issued an advisory on September 27,2012, regarding the postponement of the October 2012 Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (ALS A$E) Test throughout the country. The test is supposed to take place on the four Sundays of October 2012. The postponement is due to administrative constraints. All registered test takers are advised to wait for the announcement of the new schedule. The new schedule shall be posted here once it is available/announced by DepEd or BALS.

ALS Amended Guidelines on Unified Contracting Scheme

The Department of Education issued  Department Order No. 77 series of 2012 the Amended Guidelines on Alternative Learning System Unified Contracting Scheme 0n September 28, 2012. The Order among others specified the contract amount of P110,000.00 for Service Providers and P125,000.00 for Balik Paaralan Para sa Out-of-School Adults (BP-OSA) for 10 months.

Click below the whole guidelines:

http://www.deped.gov.ph/cpanel/uploads/issuanceImg/DO%20No.%2077,%20s.%202012.pdf

ALS A & E Test in October 2012

Kulang-kulang sa isang buwan ay sisimulan na ang pagsusulit ng Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency Examinations ng Department of Education. Ito ay gagawin sa Buwan ng October 2012.

Dahil dito, hataw na ang ginagawang review ng mga estudyanteng nagpatala sa pagsusulit sa tulong ng kanilang mga guro at coordinators.

Narito ang ilang tips o dapat gawin ng mga kukuha ng ALS exams:

1. Dalhin ang mga kailangang gamit na nakasulat sa inyong permit o sinabi ng inyong coordinators.
2. Kung lapis ang gagamitin, siguraduhing may reserba kayo o kaya ay may dalang pantasa at pambura.
3. Basahin mabuti kung paano sasagutin ang mga tanong. Sundin ang sinasabi ng proctor.
4. Umihi muna bago pumasok sa kuwarto kung saan gaganapin ang pagsusulit.
5. Huminga nang malalim at maging kalma bago simulan ang pagsagot sa mga tanong.
6. Kung hindi sigurado ang sagot sa isang tanong, sagutin pa rin ito subali't lagyan ng maliit na marka sa tabi ng numero nito upang balikan kung sakaling may oras pa.
7. Gawing mabilis ang pagsagot sa mga tanong nguni't huwag mataranta. Kung may oras pa, basahin muli ang mga tanong at ang inyong sagot.
8. Saguting mabuti ang essay portion o sanaysay ng pagsusulit. Sa aking palagay, kahit mataas ang nakuhang marka sa multiplee choice kung napakababa naman sa essay ay BAGSAK o FAIL pa rin ang kalalabasan.
9. Gawing malinaw sa pagsusulat ng sanaysay/essay. Dapat ay may iisang diwa lamang ang isang paragraph at magkakaugnay ang bawa't paragraph.
10. Huwag agad lalabas ng silid kung sakaling may oras pa. Rebesahin ang inyong mga sagot.

PEPT Results June 2012

Many out of school youths who took the Philippine Educational Placement Test or PEPT on June 12, 2012 are now eager to see the results of their examinations. As far as I know, the results have not been released by the Department of Education (DepEd). Like the ALS E & A Examinations taken last October 2012, it might take some time before you knew the results. However, rest assured that when the PEPT 2012 results were released by DepEd, you might see them in this blog.

English 101: Relative Pronouns: Who/Whom, Which and That

Relative Pronouns are pronouns that introduce a relative clause. They relate to the word that they modify.

Who refers to people and the direct or indirect object form of who is whom.

Examples:

1. The woman who called her is her mother.
2. Juan is one of the students who went on strike.
3. To whom did you give my umbrella?
4. The professor with whom I studied Economics last month got married this morning.

Which refers to specific animals or things.

Examples:

1.The glass which you broke is mother's.
2. The car which you borrowed is not mine.

That refers to animals. things or persons as a class.

Examples:

1. This is the house that Jack built.
2. Is this the book that you wanted?

Practice Test

Supply the correct form of the relative pronoun in the following sentences.

1. Is this the doll ____ you made?
2. Mr. Cruz was the driver ______ drove the limousine.
3. To _____ did you give my pencil?
4. The boys _____ are in your class are intelligent students.
5. Was it Johnny _____ gave you these roses?
6. The movies _____ we watched this week were all good.
7. The boy with _____ you brought here last week was in hospital.
8. The dog ______ barked all night was Mrs. Castro's.
9. The lady with _____ you treated last nigh is my sister.
10. The candies _____ you sold us were all expired.

Answers:

English 101: Past Tense of Regular Verbs

Past tense of regular verbs is usually form by adding ed on their simple forms.

Examples:

cook ==> cooked
treat ==> treated
climb ==> climbed
work ==> worked

I worked yesterday.
You worked last Monday.
He worked last month.
She worked this morning.
They worked in the farm.
We worked hard.

Please note that regular verbs have the same form in all persons of the past tense.

Regular verbs ending in e have their past tense by adding d only.

Examples:

live ==> lived
advise ==> advised
love ==> loved

Regular verbs ending in y have their past tense by changing y to i and add ed.

Examples:

study ==> studied
carry ==> carried
pay ==> paid
fry ==> fried
try ==> tried

Practice Test:

Supply the past tense form of the verbs in parentheses:

1. Mario (listen) to the music of Madonna last night.
2. He (arrive) late for her Math class.
3. Nora (marry) her first love seven months ago.
4. John (study) his lessons seriously last semester.
5. We both (like) the movies last night.
6. They (paint) their house yellow.
7. The seminar (last) about three hours.
8. I (wait) almost four hours for Bernard.
9. Maria always (want) to learn Japanese.
10. Gertrude and I (watch) television until one in the morning.

Answers:

English 101: Adjectives and Adverbs

Adjectives modify nouns

Examples:

1. a big house
2. an open window

3. delicious apple
4. a beautiful lady
5. an honest student

Adverbs modify verbs. They tell us how we do something.

Examples:

1. They speak softly.
2. Maria dances beautifully.

3. He runs fast.
4. John wishes to stay in the Philippines permanently.
5. Cross the street safely.

We can form many adverbs by adding ly to an adjective.

Examples:

1. soft = softly
2. rapid = rapidly
3. serious = seriously
4. bad = badly
5. cheerful = cheerfully

However, some words can be used as either adjectives or adverbs without any changes in form.

Examples:

1. Tom is a hard worker. (as adjective).  Tom works hard. (as adverb)
2. Jessica is a late comer. (as adjective).  She is always late. (as adverb)

Practice Test:

Supply the correct form of the adjective or adverb.

slow   1.  Carina is a very __________ student.
easy    2. My grandma can do ________ exercise.
fast     3.  Mario walks ________.
beautiful  4. He plays the piano ____________.
hard    5.  Aida works very _______ in her new project.
complete 6. The teacher agrees with her students ___________.
permanent 7. They are holders of ____________ visas.
late  8. Father seldom comes _________.
quick.  9. Come _________.
low 10. Fe often gets ______ grades in Science.

Answers:

English 101: Good and Well

Good is an adjective. As such, it modifies a noun.

Examples:

1. Maria is a good dancer.
2. He is a good lawyer.
3. Mrs Cruz is a good teacher.

Well is usually used as an adverb.

Examples:

1. Thomas writes well.

2. Mr Santos teaches very well.
3. They dance well.

However, well is occasionally used as an adjective only when it means to be in good health.


Example:

1. Juan is sick but now he is well.
2. Don't come to school until you are well.
3. Don't worry. I am well.


Practice Test

Supply good or well in the following sentences.

1. Mrs Cruz is a ________ teacher. She teaches _________.
2. He speaks French _______.
3. They don't understand him _______ when  he speaks rapidly.
4. When you don't feel ________, take a nap.
5. These exercises are ________ for us.
6. Mrs Johnson was sick for a few days, but now she is _______again.
7. Her brother is also a ________ tennis player.
8. Today's weather is very _________.
9. This new pencil writes ________.
10. His parents congratulated him for his ________performance.

Answers:

ALS A & E Test Schedule in October 2012

As per Department of Education Memorandum 93 series of 2012 issued on May 24. 2012, the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Accreditation and Equivalency (A and E) will be held on the following dates:

1. Region 9, 10, 11, 12, Caraga and ARMM = October 7, 2012
2. Region 5, 6 , 7 and 8 = October 14, 2012
3. Region 1, 2 and 3 = October 21, 2012
4. Region 4-A, 4-B and NCR = October 28, 2012

The registration period is from June 12 - July 31, 2012 at different Registration & Testing Center designated by DepEd Regional Offices. For more information, applicant should go to Division Office of DepEd of each city and municipality nationwide.

English 101: Possessive Form of Nouns

When a noun does not end in s, form the singular and the plural possessive by adding an apostrophe s ('s)

Examples:
the girl hat = the girl's hat
the lady umbrella = the lady's umbrella
the children books = the children's books
John car = John's car

When a noun ends in s, form the singular possessive by adding an apostrophe s ('s):

Examples:
the boss desk = the boss's desk
Charles laptop = Charles's laptop

When a noun ends in s, form the plural possessive by adding only an apostrophe ('):

Examples:
the ladies handbags = the ladies' handbags
the girls umbrellas = the girls' umbrellas

Please note that the possessive is used even when the noun modified is not expressed:

Examples:

He went to Joey's. ( Joey's house)
Mr Cruz  has an appointment at the dentist's. (dentist's office).

Practice Test

 Choose the correct possessive form of nouns in the following sentences:

1. I buy my clothes at (Santos's, Santos') Store.
2. Bring these flowers to (Charles's, Charles') mother.
3. They sell (ladies's, ladies') handbags.
4. John and (Mary's, Marys') father is in the Philippines.
5. The (Philippines's, Philippines') islands are about 7,100.
6. The librarian keeps all the (childrens', children's) books.
7. Joe cleans the (boss's, boss') chair.
8. The (mice's, mices') tails are cut by a curving knife.
9. Let's go to (Jess's, Jess').
10. I will go to the (doctor's, doctors') this afternoon.

Answers:

English 101: Possessive Adjectives

Possessive adjectives are words that modifies a noun by attributing possession or sense of belonging to someone or something. They are also called possessive determiners. Possessive adjectives should agree with the gender or number of the subject.

Examples:
his
my
her
their
your
our
its

1. Mario knows his lesson well.
2. I will meet my mother in the station.

3. The boys ride on their bikes.
4. We want our steaks well done.

5. Sheila takes care of her baby sister.

Practice Test:

Supply the following sentences with the correct possessive adjective which refers to the subject of the sentence.


1. Mary always enjoys ______ music.
2. I write a letter to ____ father.
3. The dogs wags ____ tails.
4. Johnny and I do ____ homework together.
5. We like ____ sports.
6. Mr. Santos rides on _____ new motorcycle.
7. You often get good grades on _____ tests.
8. You and I spend a lot of time on _____ school project.
9. The baby tries to get _____ bottle.
10. They meet _____ new teacher in the corridor.

English 101: Simple Present Tense of the Verb

The simple present tense of the verb describes an action which happens every day or all the time.

Examples:

1. Juan works in the farm every day.

2. They always travel by train.
3. Mr. Santos eats lunch at the school canteen.
4. Her mother washes clothes daily.
5. I ride the bus to office.

For first person pronouns ( I, you, we) and plural subjects, just copy the form of the verb. The third person singular of most verbs is formed by adding s. However, add es instead of s in the following cases:

1. if the verb ends in o

    Examples:
     go = goes
     do = does
   
2. if the verb ends in s, sh, ch, x or z

    Examples:
    wash = washes
    catch = catches
    fix = fixes

3. if the verb ends in y, the y is changed first to i before es is added as long as y is preceded by a consonant

   Examples:
   study = studies
   carry = carries

Practice Test

Use the correct form of the simple present tense of the verb in the following sentences:

1. I (study) my lessons every night.
2. Gina always (try) to arrive early.
3. We (go) to church every Sunday.
4. Kenneth (do) his chores without being told.
5. She often (catch) cold.
6. Mrs. Samson (teach) Physics.
7. My brother (play) in the park.
8. Harry (kiss) her mother before going to school.
9. They (watch) the game on television.
10. You (like) doughnut and coffee.

Answers:
1. study
2. tries
3. go
4. does
5. catches
6. teaches
7. plays
8. kisses
9. watch
10. like

English 101: Have and Has

The present tense of the verb "to have".

Use "have" for plural nouns, including the pronoun I, You, They and We.

Examples:
1. You have a beautiful voice.

2. I have a headache.

3. Both girls have long hair.
4. We have an excursion on Monday.
5. The doctors have many patients.

Use "has" for singular noun and pronoun.

Examples:
1. He has a crush on her.
2. The office has four small windows.

3. The boy has green eyes.

4. The dog has a long tail.
5. Mary has a little lamb.

Practice Test:

Use the correct present tense of to have in the following sentences:

1. We ____ a high school reunion in July.
2. You and me ____ have common interest.
3. My mother ___ a toothache.
4. The secretaries ____ many typing jobs.
5. I ___ a test today.
6. They ____ brown eyes.
7. Both cousins ____ failing marks.
8. You ____ a new dress.
9. The lawyer ____ has many clients.
10. The sky ___ many stars.

Answers:

English 101: The Article A and An

Use "a" before a word beginning with a consonant.

a baby

Examples:
a baby
a car
a duck
a watermelon
a fish

However, if the word is pronounced as a vowel sound, use "an".

Examples:
an hour late
an honest man
an honorable judge

Use "an" before a word beginning with a vowel.

an egg

Examples:
an apple
an egg
an iron
an orange
an umbrella
an American flag

However, if the word is pronounced as a consonant sound, use "a".

a U.S. flag

Examples:

a one-story building
a union
a united front
a unicorn
a U.S. flag

Please note that "a" or "an" is used only for singular noun.

Practice Test:
Use "a" or "an" in the following sentences.

1) It is a ____ library.
2) My mother is ___ wonder woman.
3) This is ___ unusual story.
4) There is ____ one-story building over there.
5) I want to buy ___ US made product.
6) Johnny is  ____ honorable man.
7) Give me ___ hammer.
8) My niece is ____ happy baby.
9) That is ___ empty bottle.
10) I never saw ___ unicorn.

Answers:

English 101: Plural Nouns

Most nouns form their plurals by adding s.

umbrella

Examples:
car - cars
umbrella - umbrellas
window - windows
tree - trees

umbrellas

To form the plural forms of nouns ending in s, z, ch, sh and x, just add es.

Examples:
bus - buses
bench - benches

box

box - boxes
bush - bushes

boxes

Some nouns have irregular plurals. As such, they must be remembered.

mouse

Examples:
child - children
 man - men
foot - feet
mouse - mice
tooth - teeth

mice

Remember:
A. Use the plural form of the verb "to be" for plural nouns or subject. The subject and verb must agree.
Examples:
1) The mouse is small. The mice are small.
2) That child is my son. Those children are my sons.

B. mouse - mice but not house - hice.
C. box - boxes but not ox - oxes.  It is ox - oxen.
D. ox - oxen but not fox - foxen. It is fox - foxes.


Practice Test
Give the plural forms of the following nouns:
1) buzz
2) dish
3) orange
4) salesman
5) tax
6) butterfly
7) horse
8) machine
9) book
10) goose

Answers

English Lesson 1 - The Verb 'To Be"

The present tense of the verb "to be" are:

1. am = is used for the first person pronoun - I.
    Example: a) I am a boy.
                   b) I am a student.

2. is = is used for singular noun such as boy, woman, school, Johnny and singular pronoun such as it,he, she.
    Examples: a) Maria is beautiful.
                    b) He is my classmate.
                    c) It is warm today.

3. are = is used when the subject is plural and for the pronouns - we, they and you.
    Examples: a) We are old classmates.
                    b)  The teachers are busy with their lessons.

Practice Tests:  Supply the correct form of the present tense of the verb "to be".

1. The weather today ____ bad.
2. You ___  a liar.
3. Henry and Johnny ___  cousins.
4. We ___ brothers.
5. I ___ a student.
6. She and Maria ___ both good singers.
7. It __ a mistake.
8. They ___ both teachers.
9. The sky ___  blue.
10. He ___ a smart boy.

Answers:

Philippine Educational Placement Test on June 12, 2012

For those who did not pass the Alternative Learning system (ALS) Accreditation and Equivalency (A and E) examinations given last October 2011, you still have the chance to get your elementary or high school certificate by taking the Philippine Placement Test (PEPT) to be given on June 12, 2012. You can register at  DepEd's division offices nationwide from March 5 to May 25, 2012.

For more information, please read the press release below from DepEd website:

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MARCH 15, 2012

PRESS RELEASE

DepEd opens registration for placement test

The Department of Education is opening the door for out of school children and youth to go back to formal school or land a job by offering the 2012 Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT).

“Our modest contribution to nation-building is to give our youth a fighting chance to succeed in life through the placement test,” said Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC.

The test result will determine the grade or year level appropriate for the test taker. PEPT covers all grade/year level from  Grade 1 to Fourth Year high school so that takers can have a chance to move to the next grade or year level  or even complete basic education in just one examination. “That is possible if they are doing home schooling or if they have acquired enough knowledge and life skills,” Luistro explained.

The exam covers the regular DepEd curriculum which are English, Math, Science and   HEKASI for elementary and Araling Panlipunan for high school. They could also be given a certificate of rating attesting that they are qualified to go to high school or college depending on the score they obtain.

Interested parties may register at DepEd’s division offices nationwide from March 5 to May 25, 2012. The documentary requirements are Form 137/138, birth certificate and two 1 x 1 pictures. The division testing coordinators are directed to submit the actual number of registrants to DepEd’s National Educational Testing and Research Center (NETRC).

“We want the test takers to upgrade their academic level so that when they pass, they can re-enter the formal school system, land a job or even get a job promotion,” added Luistro.

PEPT registrants are encouraged to avail of learning modules prepared by the Bureau of Alternative Learning Systems, the Bureau of Elementary Education and the Bureau of Secondary Education or any other learning resources available in DepEd’s regional or division offices. They can use these learning modules to review before the exam or even after as part of their continuing education. 

The exam will be administered for free on June 12, 2012, as part of DepEd‘s celebration of the country’s 114th Independence Day.

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Comments After the Release of the Oct 2011 ALS A&E Exams

Here are some of the comments of the passers and non-passers of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Accreditation and Equivalency (A and E) Exams of the Department of Education (DepEd) of the Philippines:

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i was surprised that many of us did't pass the exam, nakaka lungkot isipin pero sa totoo lang bakit ganon anong ng yari sainyo? parang pang grade 5 lang ito at karamihan sa tanong ay halos commonsense na lang ang dapat paganahin, nagulat ako ng binilang ko ang naka pasa sa district namin 300+ over ilang libo? i just wonder how did this happened? nag isip na lang ako na siguro marami ay nag habol sa oras na binigay sa kagustuhang umuwi at lumabas na sa room minadali na ang pag tetest, as i remembered ung english and tagalog ay iisa lang kung baga ung english tinagalog lang di po ako nag yayabang dito or what what im just saying is that you waste another year or chance na makapasa dito, the essay was kinda tricky ako tagalog sinulat ko pero sa nakita ko dapat lang ang sinagot natin lahat dun ay kung ano ung naiisip natin na tama kung ano ung mas mabuti at higit sa lahat dapat sinulat nyo mula sa kung ano ung nadadama nyo i know its kinda corny pero yun ang totoo, this was my first time to get the test i have a hearth problem i stoped about 2 years ago when i was on my fourth year in high school, i was happy when i knew that i did passed the test at the same time i felt sad for others, i hope next time others will get pass too. Shadapakap kuya salamat po sa inyong link na ibinigay :* mwah mwah chupchup hehe....

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slamat kai god nkpasa ako welcome college life ka tense hihi 

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tnx a lot kay god and sa ALS at DEPED. .enrolled na ko sa college . .so happy and excited. .godbless!!^_^ 

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Goodmorning Deped officials, what if we want to see the test papers? Would it be possible and How? We just want to justify and clear things up if my brother not really deserve to pass this exam. Thankyou so much for those who will spare time to reply in this message. Godbless. 

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Maaring makuha ang Certificate/Diploma sa pinakamalapit na Dep-Ed division sa inyong Lugar o di kaya kontakin mo yung ALS Coordinator nyo dyan sainyong Lugar.
Maari ring tumawag sa Bals Central Office ng Dep-ED. Tel # 6355193.
Usually mga 2 Weeks bago makadating ung Certificate sa mga Dep-Ed Divisions. ung Diploma maybe One Month.
Pero, kahit Certificate lang kaya mo na makapagenroll o di kaya makapag apply na ng Trabaho.

Congratulations! to all !!
Good Luck sa Atin Lahat.

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 ask q0h lng p0h if naka pasa p0h b ung " Jezreel Alzona " and " Diana Rose Mariano " ?? . please reply asap ;S . 

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Correct me if I am wrong but I did not see both of your names in the list of passers in the Elementary and Secondary Level.... (Admin)

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GUYS PANU YAN MAY FIFTH GRADE NA. MAGFIFITH GRADE PABA TAYO O COLLEGE NA? ASK KO LANG I NEED A RESPONSE. NAG ASK KASI AKO SA (UMAK) MAY FITH GRADE SILA. PANU UN.? 

PACANUT CHRISTOPHER DESCALLAR IRENEO SANTIAGO NHS General Santos City Central Mindanao Region 100 3 PASS

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Kung tama po yan ang Buong Pangalan mo na nasa itaas. ikinatutuwa kong sabihin na Pasado ka. maari mong makuha ang iyong Certificate sa Nearest Dep-Ed division sa inyong Lugar o di kaya kontakin mo yung ALS Coordinator nyo dyan sainyong Lugar.
Maari ring tumawag sa Bals Central Office ng Dep-ED. Tel # 6355193.
Usually mga 2 Weeks bago makadating ung Certificate sa mga Dep-Ed Divisions. ung Diploma maybe One Month.
Pero, kahit Certificate lang kaya mo na makapagenroll o di kaya makapag apply na ng Trabaho.

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Finally i got the result... nakapasa ako congrats me......ang saya-saya ko...naiiiyak ako, hindi na naabutan ng asawa ko na nakapasa ako... ang ganda pa naman ng plano namin,anyway kahit wala na sya ipagpapatuloy ko pa rin pangarap ko para rin sa future naming mag-iina nya na iniwan nya...thanks kay sir Bernabe Briz...kung di sa inyo baka hindi na po talaga ako mag-aral pa... 

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ALS exams seems very subjective...why place the multiple choice part of the exmas if it will still be the essay part w/c will be the determining factor for examinees to pass? why not just place just all the essays then? at least there will be no hard feelings towards those who did not pass because they failed to pass the essay...

not all people are really fond or good with essay writing. why should this part of the exam will carry the most weight in determining whether or not should an examine pass the exam?

couldnt the deped make a better matrix for the exams? I really believe this is a really lame type of examinations. For those that are not blessed w/ academic intelligence but are blessed w/ either technical or artistic intelligence wouldnt have an iota chance of passing then... 

Correct Usage of English Words - 2

Below are some English words that are often used incorrectly:

Beside Versus Besides

Beside means next to while besides means in addition to.

Practice Test:
1. Five boys (beside, besides) Johnny went to the gym.

2. Clarita sits (beside, besides) me in my physics class.
3. (Beside, Besides) physical injury, the suspect was also charged with trespassing.
4. Will you please stand (beside, besides) my son while he is singing?
5. Professor Dela Cruz teaches Philosophy (beside, besides) Anthropology.

Few Versus Less

Few is used only with countable nouns while less is used with noncountable nouns.

Practice Test:

1. Marge spends (few, less) time on her garden.

2. My mother bought (few, less) pencils.

3. (Few, Less) sugar is added to the rice cake.

4. Always put (few, less) salt to your cooking.

5. His wallet contains (few, less) dollars.

Answers:

Oct 2011 ALS Passers Versus K-12 Program

It has been announced by the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) that beginning school year 2012-2013, the implementation of Kindergarten to Year 12 or K-12 Program. In this regards, many passers of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Accreditation and Equivalency Exams (A and E) exams given last October 2011 are wondering whether they have to take the additional 2 years (Year 11 and Year 12) of high school. As I understand it, those who passed the Secondary Level do not have to take the additional 2 years of high school. This is because those who graduated from the normal high school scheme this year can go straight to college. Since the ALS passers also got their diplomas this year, they have the same privilege as the normal high school graduates.

What I do not know right now is whether those who will take the ALS A and E exams this year shall have the same privilege as last year's passers. Is the diploma they will get next year correspond only to fourth year high school (junior high school)? If so, do they have to take another exam for the Year 11 and Year 12 (senior high school)? If not, what will be the coverage of the exams this year? These questions will be the dilemma the 2012 ALS takers will face. Does the Bureau of Alternative Learning System (BALS) has been advised by DepEd with regard to the implementation of K-12 Program and its corresponding impact on the mechanics of this year ALS exams?

DepEd, particularly BALS should address the above concerns before the next ALS A and E tests to be given in October or November 2012.