The pupils eat their packed lunch ____________________.

Our family attends mass _________________.

Sarah Geronimo sings ____________________.

My brother bought a new laptop _________________.

The Philippine Eagle soars ______________ up in the sky.

Arrange the sentences to show proper handwashing.

I. Then, scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. 

II. Finally, rinse your hands thoroughly.

III. First, wet your hands with clean, running water and apply soap. 

IV. Next, lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap.

The following sentences give us the steps in preparing pancakes. Which is the correct sequence?

I. Next, pour in milk, egg and oil. 

II. Afterward, preheat and lightly grease your pan.

III. Then, mix the batter until smooth.

IV.  First, in a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt

V. Finally, cook each pancake until bubbles form on top.

It makes the general statement precise and easier to understand.

It covers a big idea which requires specific details that further explain what it is all about.

It is called the theme of a selection, or any literary work. It gives the writer, as well as the readers, a definite topic or direction, which sets the pace of development of a selection?

Which is a specific statement?

Which one is NOT a specific statement?

Which of the following is a general statement?

Whales used to be called “great fish” but they are not fish. Which specific statement below does not support the given general statement?

Aside from the shark, the most dangerous fish is probably the great barracuda. Which statement supports this general statement?

Animals travel in different ways. Birds fly. Rabbits and kangaroos hop. Fish swim.  Which sentence gives the main idea? 

(1) Animals live in different places. (2) Some animals live in the forest while others live in grassland. (3) Some live in houses where people also live. (4) Others dig holes under the ground. Which sentence states the main idea?

Filipinos are ready to help each other especially in times of need. They help one another in building a house. They also help one another when there are calamities like floods, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

What is the main idea of this passage?

Filipinos love and respect the members of their families. They kiss the hands of their elders. They take care of the elderly members. They hold family reunions on special days like Christmas and New Year’s Day.

What is the main idea of this passage?

The Kapitan Moy ancestral house is the product of architectural evolution. The steep-hip roof, the post and lintel construction, the style, the light and airy structure, and the elevated quarters are derived from the Philippine “Bahay Kubo.” However, its sense of grandeur and solidity, the dramatic arrangement of space, the use of masonry and simple ornamental system are its heritage from European-architecture.

What is the main idea of this passage?