V. Activities
Activity 1: Read the following sentences or group of words. As you read, complete
the tasks. Fill in the blanks with the proper answers.
A. Sentence is too broad or too narrow (TB/TN)
B. Sentence announce the topic (A)
C. Phrase or sentence have incomplete idea (INC)
D. The thesis statement is fine as it is (OK)
1. Ilocos Norte is famous for its landscape, weather, and delicacies.
2. Miss X can make fifteen different types of pie.
3. If you quit eating out, you may save more money.
4. If more people quit smoking there would be fewer government resources
needed to pay for long hospital stays, expensive equipment and costly
awareness programs.
5. James listens to hard rock every night before bed.
6. This essay identifies Philippines' greatest presidents and senators.
7. The movie's graphics made the audience feel like they were fighting aliens
too.
8. Religion is a controversial issue.
9. How I arrived at the library.
10. This essay concerns the role of moss in the ecosystem.​