Learning Package

Task 6. Practice Makes Perfect!
Below is an exercise based on the contents of the article The Maranao Tribe
from Lake Lanao. Specify the verb, which will agree with its subject in each sentence.
Write your answers on a one fourth sheet of paper.
The Maranao, together with the Illanun and Maguindanao ____ 1. (is, are) an
indigenous Muslim group in Mindanao in southwestern Philippines. Their culture and
identity ____ 2. (reflects, reflect) general features of Southeast Asian tribes. Each of
these, however, ____ 3. (has, have) developed unique traditions.
Every historian or anthropologist who ____ 4. (studies, study) Mindanao tribes
____ 5. (has, have) given common observations about the Maranao. Almost all
Maranaos ____ 6. (is, are) Muslims, but some who live in the hills around Lake Lanao
____ 7. (follows, follow) a version of Islam reflecting pre-Islamic beliefs and practices.
Many scholars ____ 8. (emphasizes, emphasize) that the Maranao, who ____ 9. (is,
are) the first inhabitants of the shores of Lake Lanao, still ____ 10. (inhabits, inhabit)
this region.
The name Maranao ____ 11. (means, mean) "People of the Lake" or "Lake
Dwellers". Both ____ 12. (refers, refer) to the natives who settled around Lake Lanao.
Neither photographers or a writer ____ 13. (was, were) ever able to capture in images
or words the beauty of this lake. Lake Lanao, with the Maranaos living around it ____
14. (continues, continue) to be an attraction and source of inspiration. More importantly,
the spirit of the Maranaos ____ 15. (thrives, thrive) because of its existence.
Task 7. Extra, Extra!
Below is a student‘s draft of an introduction for an article about diversity in the
Philippines. If a sentence observes proper subject-verb agreement, write C. If it does
not, rewrite the sentence. Write your answers on a half sheet of paper.
(1) Each tourist or guest who come to the Philippines is always amazed by our
cultural diversity. (2) Every island and region highlights a unique adventure. (3) A
variety of traditions, dishes, celebrations, and many others are offered to both local
and foreign travelers. (4) Our rich past and our promising future are discovered by
every guest almost every day and everywhere in the country. (5) For this reason,
tourism experts, along with the Department of Tourism believes that “It‟s more fun
in the Philippines!”
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