Question 1

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the future tense to describe the incoming weather in the Philippines.

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PAGASA will monitor the approaching typhoon tomorrow.

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PAGASA monitored the approaching typhoon tomorrow.

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PAGASA is monitoring the approaching typhoon last week.

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PAGASA monitors the approaching typhoon yesterday.

Question 2

Identify the verb and its tense in the following sentence: "The Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, brought heavy rains to Luzon last month."

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brought (past tense)

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brought (present tense)

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heavy (present tense)

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rains (future tense)

Question 3

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the present tense to describe a recurring climate pattern in the Philippines.

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The Philippines experiences a tropical climate throughout the year.

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The Philippines will experience a tropical climate yesterday.

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The Philippines experienced a tropical climate throughout the year.

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The Philippines experiencing a tropical climate tomorrow.

Question 4

Identify the verb and the correct tense used in this sentence: "Farmers in the Philippines will plant their crops during the onset of the rainy season next week."

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will plant (future tense)

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plant (past tense)

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plant (future tense)

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planted (present tense)

Question 5

Identify the verb and its tense in the following report: "The warm sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean currently influence the formation of cyclones near the Philippines."

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influence (present tense)

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influence (past tense)

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formation (future tense)

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influenced (present tense)

Question 6

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past tense to describe a weather event that occurred in the Philippines?

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Heavy rains flooded several streets in Manila during the storm last night.

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Heavy rains flooding several streets in Manila during the storm last night.

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Heavy rains floods several streets in Manila during the storm last night.

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Heavy rains will flood several streets in Manila during the storm last night.

Question 7

Identify the verb and the correct tense used in this sentence: "The PAGASA weather forecaster explained the path of the tropical depression during the news blast earlier today."

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explained (past tense)

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path (past tense)

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explained (present tense)

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explains (future tense)

Question 8

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the present tense to describe the prevailing wind system in the Philippines.

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The Northeast Monsoon, or Amihan, brings cool and dry air to the country from October to February.

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The Northeast Monsoon, or Amihan, bringing cool and dry air to the country currently.

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The Northeast Monsoon, or Amihan, brought cool and dry air to the country next month.

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The Northeast Monsoon, or Amihan, will bring cool and dry air to the country last year.

Question 9

Identify the verb and its tense in the following sentence: "The local government will evacuate residents living in flood-prone areas before the typhoon makes landfall later."

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will evacuate (future tense)

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evacuated (past tense)

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evacuate (present tense)

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makes (past tense)

Question 10

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the past tense to describe a historical weather event in the Philippines.

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Super Typhoon Yolanda struck the Visayas region in November 2013.

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Super Typhoon Yolanda strikes the Visayas region in November 2013.

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Super Typhoon Yolanda will strike the Visayas region in November 2013.

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Super Typhoon Yolanda striking the Visayas region in November 2013.

Question 11

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the past, present, and future verb tenses to describe safety actions for an earthquake.

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We prepared a survival kit last week, we are practicing 'drop, cover, and hold on' now, and we will wait for the shaking to stop.

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We prepared a survival kit last week, we will practice 'drop, cover, and hold on' now, and we waited for the shaking to stop.

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We will prepare a survival kit last week, we practice 'drop, cover, and hold on' now, and we waited for the shaking to stop.

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We prepare a survival kit last week, we practiced 'drop, cover, and hold on' now, and we are waiting for the shaking to stop.

Question 12

Which sentence correctly uses verb tenses to describe the steps taken during a volcanic eruption?

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Last month we packed our go-bags, currently we stay indoors to avoid ash, and tomorrow we will listen for further government updates.

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Last month we packed our go-bags, currently we will stay indoors to avoid ash, and tomorrow we stayed for further government updates.

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Last month we pack our go-bags, currently we stayed indoors to avoid ash, and tomorrow we listen for further government updates.

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Last month we will pack our go-bags, currently we stay indoors to avoid ash, and tomorrow we listened for further government updates.

Question 13

Which of the following safety plans correctly uses the future tense to describe an action to take after a volcanic eruption?

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We will wait for the authorities to declare it is safe before we return home.

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We were waiting for the authorities to declare it is safe before we return home.

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We wait for the authorities to declare it is safe before we return home.

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We waited for the authorities to declare it is safe before we return home.

Question 14

Choose the correctly written instruction that uses the present tense to describe what you should do DURING an earthquake.

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You drop to the floor, cover your head with your arms, and hold on to a sturdy piece of furniture.

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You will drop to the floor, covered your head with your arms, and held on to a sturdy piece of furniture.

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You dropped to the floor, will cover your head with your arms, and hold on to a sturdy piece of furniture.

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You will drop to the floor, cover your head with your arms, and will have held on to a sturdy piece of furniture.

Question 15

Identify the sentence that correctly sequences the past and future tenses regarding volcanic eruption safety.

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Since we heard the siren, we will evacuate to the designated center immediately.

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Since we hears the siren, we evacuate to the designated center immediately.

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Since we heard the siren, we evacuated to the designated center tomorrow.

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Since we will hear the siren, we evacuated to the designated center immediately.

Question 16

Which sentence correctly uses the past tense to describe a task completed before an earthquake and the future tense for a task to be done after the shaking stops?

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We fastened heavy furniture to the walls last year, and we will check for gas leaks once the shaking has finished.

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We fastens heavy furniture to the walls last year, and we did check for gas leaks once the shaking has finished.

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We fastened heavy furniture to the walls last year, and we check for gas leaks once the shaking has finished.

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We will fasten heavy furniture to the walls last year, and we checked for gas leaks once the shaking has finished.

Question 17

Which sentence correctly uses the past tense to describe a task finished BEFORE an earthquake and the future tense for a task to be done AFTER the shaking stops?

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We stored extra water in the pantry last month, and we will clean up any broken glass once it is safe.

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We will store extra water in the pantry last month, and we cleaned up any broken glass once it is safe.

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We store extra water in the pantry last month, and we are cleaning up any broken glass once it is safe.

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We were storing extra water in the pantry last month, and we cleaned up any broken glass once it is safe.

Question 18

Which sentence correctly uses the past tense to describe preparation and the present tense to describe a safety action during a volcanic eruption?

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We identified the nearest evacuation center last month, and now we cover our noses with damp cloths to breathe safely.

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We identify the nearest evacuation center last month, and now we covers our noses with damp cloths.

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We identifying the nearest evacuation center last month, and now we will cover our noses with damp cloths.

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We will identify the nearest evacuation center last month, and now we covered our noses with damp cloths.

Question 19

Which sentence correctly uses the past, present, and future verb tenses to describe safety steps for a volcanic eruption?

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Yesterday we checked the battery of our radio, now we stay away from low-lying areas, and later we will wait for a safety clearance.

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Yesterday we checked the battery of our radio, now we will stay away from low-lying areas, and later we stayed for a safety clearance.

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Yesterday we check the battery of our radio, now we stayed away from low-lying areas, and later we wait for a safety clearance.

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Yesterday we will check the battery of our radio, now we stay away from low-lying areas, and later we waited for a safety clearance.

Question 20

Choose the sentence that correctly expresses actions in the past, present, and future regarding volcanic safety.

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We stored clean water before the eruption, we are wearing masks to avoid the ash now, and we will clean the roof once the falling ash stops.

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We stored clean water before the eruption, we wear masks yesterday, and we are cleaning the roof already.

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We will store clean water before the eruption, we wore masks now, and we clean the roof yesterday.

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We stores clean water before the eruption, we will wearing masks now, and we cleaned the roof later.

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