Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
Schools Division Office of Tabaco City
TABACO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tabaco City
ENGLISH 8
Worksheet on Patterns of Idea Development
SY 2023-2024
MELCS:
Recognize general and specific ideas.
Identify the patterns of idea development.
Use grammatical signals or expressions suitable to each pattern of idea
development.
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GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Read carefully each direction before answering the test items.
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Read the following sentences. Write GS if it is general statement, SS if it is specific
statement.
1. Cats are very good pets for several reasons.
2. My sister Ruby keeps on reminding me to wash my hands.
3. Reading helps us gain knowledge and become open-minded.
4. There are many delicacies in our town which the tourists love.
5. DepEd is finding ways on how to address high heat index in public schools.
6. DepEd Secretary Sarah Duterte decided to implement the blended learning modality due
to extreme heat.
Identify the patterns of Idea development used in each sentence. Write the letter of
your answer.
7. There was no rain for two months because of this almost all the crops died.
A. General to Particular C. Problem-Solution
B. Cause and Effect D. Claim and Counterclaim
8. Many students have difficulty in answering the modules. To address this, parents are
asked to assist their children in accomplishing the tasks.
A. General to Particular C. Problem-Solution
B. Cause and Effect D. Claim and Counterclaim
9. The number of students who have no gadgets for their online education is high. To solve
this, give them modules.
A. General to Particular C. Problem-Solution
B. Cause and Effect D. Claim and Counterclaim
10. I’ve started eating a much healthier diet. Consequently, I’ve lost weight and have more
energy.
A. General to Particular C. Problem-Solution
B. Cause and Effect D. Claim and Counterclaim
11. There are several steps to follow when baking a cake. Prepare all the necessary
ingredients and materials. For example, the flour, sugar and eggs.
A. General to Particular C. Problem-Solution
B. Cause and Effect D. Claim and Counterclaim
12. Some argue that eating meat is ethical because it is natural for animals to kill and eat
one another. This argument pressures that all animals need meat to survive or rely
exclusively on hunting for food.
A. General to Particular C. Problem-Solution
B. Cause and Effect D. Claim and Counterclaim
13. Friendship has a significant value in our lives. First, friendship teaches us how to love
others. Also, friendship helps us to value loyalty and reliability. Another, friendship
results in creating good memories. Lastly, friendship extends our family line.
A. General to Particular C. Problem-Solution
B. Cause and Effect D. Claim and Counterclaim
Give the correct grammatical signals to be used for each pattern of idea development.
Choose your answers from the word pool.
for this reason because therefore
As a result First otherwise The solution
14. Ken failed the test _____________ of his bad study habits.
15. I didn’t have time to eat breakfast. __________, I’m really hungry now.
16. When water is heated, the molecules move quickly, _________ the water boils.
17. Outputs must be handed in by due date ____________ they will not be accepted.
18. Summer in the Philippines can be very hot . ___________, many people experience heat
stroke.
19. Jen learned how to be safe going outside. _________, she needs to wear her mask and
maintain a distance from others.
20. Tamaraw is one of the endangered species in the Philippines. __________ to this
problem is to educate the natives about the conservation of the animal.
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
RENE P. BORDAS MARIFE C. ROS JULIO T. BARBACENA
Teacher I Teacher III Subject Coordinator
Noted:
PRECY N. BELCHEZ
MT 1- OIC, English Department
