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HOMEWORK in ENGLISH 7 (LESSON 2)

Exercise 1. Study the following statements. a. Change each to Yes/ No- questions, b. Write short
affirmative responses on the spaces below.
1. The wife is hot-headed.
a.
b.
2. The grandfather is feeble.
a.
b.
3. The father recalls his order.
a.
b
4. The son loves the old man.
a.
b.
5. The animals divide the banana plant into two parts.
a.
b.
6. The monkey eats all the fruits.
a.
b.
7. The turtle gets his revenge on the selfish monkey.
a.
b.
8. The monkeys throw the turtle into the lake.
a.
b.
9. The turtle is humble and wise.
a.
b.
10. The monkey sets the turtle free.
a.
b.
Exercise 2. Give short negative responses to the following Yes/No questions. Write your answers on the
lines.
1. Is the father hot-headed?

2. Is the grandfather strong?

3. Does the wife love the old man?

4. Does the boy hate his grandfather?

5. Do the animals divide the plant into four parts?

6. Does the turtle eat all the fruits?

7. Is the turtle selfish?

8. Do the monkeys throw the turtle into the ocean?

9. Is the monkey humble?

10. Is the monkey saved in the end?

Reading/Viewing Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions.

1. Describe the two kingdoms known as Dare-es-Salaam and Mantapuli.

2. Identify the four man-eating monsters.

3. Who killed Sulayman? How was he restored to life?

4. What was offered to Rajah Indarapatra by the datu as a token of gratitude?

5. How was the lost ring of Rajah Indarapatra recovered?

6. What became of the twins of the royal couple?

B. Complete each statement by selecting the correct answer from the choices given. Encircle the letter of your
chosen answer.

1. The epic recounts the heroic adventures of .

a. two brothers/rajahs b. two friends

c. four monsters d. a datu

2. Musala is the Magindanao term for .

a. magic ring b. magic carpet

c. magic sword d. magic coat

3. Which of the following adjectives will best describe the two brothers?

a. self-centered b. proud

c. compassionate d. intelligent

4. The success of the two brothers in killing the monsters shows that .

a. it pays to kill b. the good die young

c. the good triumph over the evil d. evil deeds can dominate over the good ones

5. This selection is .

a. pure fact b. pure fantasy

c. fact based on fantasy d. fantasy based on fact