Exercises and Application
Exercises and Application
MANALO
BSIT 1 E
EXERCISES
Identify the meaning conveyed in the following sentences with modals. You can choose from among
these denotations: possibility, obligation, conclusion, intention, willingness, prediction, permission. Write
your answers in the blanks provided.
__Conclusion____________ 10. By now, you will probably have heard enough about the modals.
Generalization
How do we interpret and unlock the meaning of a particular discourse? We are guided with the use of
the language that writers choose to employ in his/her message. Can you express yourself in the following
situations using your own preference of expressing your intent? Write your answers in the blanks
provided.
-A true friend will always want you to be happy. A life without a good friend is meaningless. Honesty is
the most important factor in maintaining a friendship for the rest of one's life. You must be completely
honest with each other in order to understand each other's emotions. Patience and acceptance are also
important factors in maintaining a long- lasting friendship. Understanding and accepting differences is a
sign of maturity in a friendship. Friendship will provide you with wonderful memories to cherish for the
rest
2. You have to explain to your professor that you forgot to do your assignment over the weekend.
-Unfortunately, due to I suddenly got sick so I couldn't do the assignment right away. I completely forgot
about the assignment until after the deadline had passed. I understand the importance of meeting
deadlines, and I take full responsibility for my oversight. I want to assure you that this lapse in judgment
does not reflect my usual commitment to my studies. I am aware of the impact this may have on my
overall performance in the course, and I deeply regret any inconvenience caused. I would appreciate
your guidance on how to proceed from here. I am committed to completing the assignment as soon as
possible and am more than willing to accept any consequences for my actions. If there are specific
instructions or penalties for late submissions, please let me know. I understand the importance of
accountability and am dedicated to ensuring that this does not happen again in the future. I have taken
steps to better organize my schedule and set reminders to prevent similar situations. Once again, I
apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused. Thank you for your understanding, and I appreciate
your guidance on resolving this matter.
3. You need to talk to a group mate who does not cooperate with a project that is already due.
Application
Look for a copy of a research article from a reliable journal. Be able to discuss the following information
about the Introduction and be able to share it with a classmate. Your classmate will in turn do the same.
You must record your conversation and submit it in due time. Here are the following points to comment
on:
-Effect of pandemic based online education on teaching and learning system Although COVID 19
pandemic struck hard in every walk of life, teachers and students resumed their journey soon by setting
up emergency remote learning platforms using various online collaborative tools in hand, even without a
pre-planned course structure or proper training to teachers or students for adapting to the change. Both
the learners' group and teachers group were predominantly in favour of regular classes. Most felt regular
classes were better in terms of efficiency, interaction, and overall understanding. Although there is some
level of comfort in learning/teaching from home, various technical issues and the extra effort one has to
put in make the process taxing on students and teachers.
-There are numerous advantages and potential in online classes for both teachers and students. It is
entirely possible to deliver the same quality of education through web-based resources with almost the
same level of success. In the current era, it is also vital that students develop technology-based
reasoning and communication skills as going online is the new norm be it for education or a job. Virtual
classes also have positive impacts on students. It requires them to develop independent and critical
thinking, problem-solving, decision making, and time management. Quality of interaction in online
classes will increase once teachers can effectively use technology and educational institutions develop
their technological infrastructure. This study found a certain amount of stress (physical and mental) on
both students and teachers much of which can be eliminated by getting used to this mode and by setting
up classes in a way that is comfortable to all the parties. Lack of student-teacher communication is also a
major challenge faced by students and teachers from both lower and higher strata of education.
Do you agree with the author’s thesis? Why?
-Yes I agree because for me as a students I will have a hard time understanding the lesson because it is
different when the teacher teaches face to face.
How will s/he explore answers to prove his thesis or his query?
-Yes because to also know what is the disadvantage of the online class