most people are primarily concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine.
A. Because B. Still C. As a result D. Even though
2. the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to monitor strict compliance of the policies.
A. Because B. During C. Consequently D. As a result
3. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. ___, one can listen to music while doing household chores,
do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
4. Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number of shoppers. _______, wearing of face
mask is enforced.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
5. _______, The Department of Education came up with a plan on how to continue the education of the learners from the
different modalities proposed for this school year.
A. at this point B. in this regard C. as can be seen D. as a matter of fact
6. , the Department of Education in partnership with different stakeholders conducted a series of Webinars for the
teachers in preparation for the online classes.
A. At this point B. In this regard C. As can be seen D. With this in mind
7. problems with the Internet connectivity, these did not stop the teachers from participating on the series of
Webinars given.
A. And B. Despite C. However D. Moreover
8. The month of June marks the enrolment for the school year. It was speculated that only a few would enroll due to fear of
the virus. ____, it turned out to be the other way around.
A. Frequently B. Furthermore C. In addition D. On the contrary
9. As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school year. ___ , they are also excited to learn.
A. Although B. Despite C. Furthermore D. Yet
10. Some city folks choose to live on a farmland. , they have to adjust to its slow pace, quietness, and the absence of cable
and internet connectivity.
A. Because B. Consequently C. Despite D. Such as
11. Walking can make people become more aware of their surroundings, ______the cleanliness of the environment, and the
friendliness of the neighborhood.
A. consequently B. despite C. unfortunately D. such as
12. Residents complain bitterly about the trash thrown anywhere, ____________ these same people are the ones doing it.
A. although B. and C. moreover D. yet
13. Teleconferencing is widely used nowadays to establish communication to those who are in the work from home modality.
_______, this allows the participants to hear or see each other in a meeting.
A. After B. Although C. During D. Moreover
14. The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the people, positive and negative opinions were
expressed.
A. despite B. however C. that is D. in addition
15. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at home to avoid exposure to the disease. , number of
cases increased.
A. In fact B. Such as C. As a result D. In addition