3. Trending in Judging the Relevance and Worth of Ideas
Objectives:
Define relevance and its importance in the
evaluation of ideas.
Identify relevant and irrelevant ideas in a given
context.
Explain why it is important to consider relevance
when evaluating ideas.
8. A good paragraph should
contain sentences that are
relevant to the paragraph’s
main subject and point.
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While the topic sentence sets
up the main idea, the rest of
the sentences provide details
that support or explain this
main idea.
10. 1. Which of the following sentences is most
likely to be the topic sentence of a
paragraph?
a. "The sun is a star that provides energy for life
on Earth.“
b. "I woke up early this morning and had a cup of
coffee.“
c. "Some people believe that aliens have visited
Earth."
11. 1. Which of the following sentences is most likely to be
the topic sentence of a paragraph?
a. "The sun is a star that provides energy for life on
Earth.“
b. "I woke up early this morning and had a cup of coffee.“
c. "Some people believe that aliens have visited Earth."
12. 2. Why is it important to identify the topic
sentence in a paragraph?
a.It helps you understand the main idea of the
paragraph.
b.b. It makes it easier to write a summary of the
paragraph.
c. It helps you find the supporting details in the
paragraph.
13. 2. Why is it important to identify the topic
sentence in a paragraph?
a.It helps you understand the main idea of the
paragraph.
b. It makes it easier to write a summary of the
paragraph.
c. It helps you find the supporting details in the
paragraph.
14. 3. How can you identify the topic sentence in
a paragraph?
A. Look for the sentence that is the most
interesting.
B. Look for the sentence that is the
longest.
C. Look for the sentence that states the
main idea or topic of the paragraph.
15. 3. How can you identify the topic sentence in
a paragraph?
A. Look for the sentence that is the most
interesting.
B. Look for the sentence that is the
longest.
C. Look for the sentence that states the
main idea or topic of the paragraph.
16. 4. Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of a good topic
sentence?
A. It is clear and concise.
B. It is too broad and general.
C.It relates to the main idea of the
paragraph.
17. 4. Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of a good topic
sentence?
A. It is clear and concise.
B.It is too broad and general.
C.It relates to the main idea of the
paragraph.
18. 5.Can a topic sentence be located anywhere in a
paragraph?
A. Yes, it can be located at the beginning,
middle, or end of the paragraph.
B. No, it must always be located at the
beginning of the paragraph.
C. It should be located at the end of the
paragraph to summarize the main idea.
19. 5.Can a topic sentence be located anywhere in a
paragraph?
A. Yes, it can be located at the beginning,
middle, or end of the paragraph.
B. No, it must always be located at the
beginning of the paragraph.
C. It should be located at the end of the
paragraph to summarize the main idea.
20. Thinking about the 1990s brings back a lot of memories for
me about fashion and popular culture. During the 1990s, I
really enjoyed watching Friends on television every
Thursday night. I really wanted Rachel’s haircut—I think
every girl wanted Rachel’s haircut back then! Rachel’s
haircut went really well with the Guess Jeans that were so
popular in the 1990s. I remember all the advertisements for
Guess and Calvin Klein Jeans that were in each month’s
Sassy magazine. I don’t think Sassy magazine exists
anymore, but it was one of the most popular magazines for
young women in the 1990s.
21. 1. Which of the following ideas is most
relevant to a discussion about climate
change?
a. The best way to make coffee
b. How to organize your closet
c. The impact of human activity on the
environment
22. 1. Which of the following ideas is most
relevant to a discussion about climate
change?
a. The best way to make coffee
b. How to organize your closet
c. The impact of human activity on the
environment
23. 2. When brainstorming ideas for a research
paper, which of the following would be
considered irrelevant?
a. A study about the effects of social
media on mental health
b. The history of baseball in America
c. A recipe for chocolate chip cookies
24. 2. When brainstorming ideas for a research
paper, which of the following would be
considered irrelevant?
a. A study about the effects of social
media on mental health
b. The history of baseball in America
c. A recipe for chocolate chip cookies
25. 3. In a meeting about improving workplace
productivity, which of the following ideas
would be the most relevant?
a. The best way to pack a suitcase
b. The importance of regular exercise
c. Implementing a new project management
system
26. 3. In a meeting about improving workplace
productivity, which of the following ideas
would be the most relevant?
a. The best way to pack a suitcase
b. The importance of regular exercise
c. Implementing a new project
management system
28. : to form, give, or have as
an opinion, or to decide about
something or
someone, especially after think
ing carefully
30. 1. I usually go biking every weekend going to Tarlac
Recreational Park even though it is sunny. I love the
feeling of going up and down a mountain. The views
are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along
the trails. Even the danger of accident and getting
sun burnt can’t keep me away from biking the whole
day.
a) Biking is expensive.
b) Biking is my favorite hobby during weekend.
c) Biking is dangerous.
d) Biking is popular nowadays.
31. 1. I usually go biking every weekend going to Tarlac
Recreational Park even though it is sunny. I love the
feeling of going up and down a mountain. The views
are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along
the trails. Even the danger of accident and getting
sun burnt can’t keep me away from biking the whole
day.
a) Biking is expensive.
b) Biking is my favorite hobby during weekend.
c) Biking is dangerous.
d) Biking is popular nowadays.
32. _____2. Filipinos have rich and variety of festivals. Anywhere
you go, Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao, you can witness feasts
and celebrations honoring various patron saints. This is one
way to preserve their culture and tradition. Also, from these
celebrations, younger generations are able to experience a
glimpse of the past and preserve them until they pass on to
the next generations.
a) Filipinos are always happy and festive.
b) There are lots of patrons and saints in the Philippines.
c) Filipinos are rich in celebrations and festivals.
d) The next generations are lucky to experience festivals.
33. _____2. Filipinos have rich and variety of festivals. Anywhere
you go, Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao, you can witness feasts
and celebrations honoring various patron saints. This is one
way to preserve their culture and tradition. Also, from these
celebrations, younger generations are able to experience a
glimpse of the past and preserve them until they pass on to
the next generations.
a) Filipinos are always happy and festive.
b) There are lots of patrons and saints in the Philippines.
c) Filipinos are rich in celebrations and festivals.
d) The next generations are lucky to experience festivals.
34. _____3. Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in
summer. I enjoy summer sports like swimming and
baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I
can go to the beach almost every day. Gardening is my
hobby and I spend many summer days working in my
garden.
a) I like to garden in summer.
b) Summer is my favorite season.
c) Gardening is best in summer.
d) Summer is too short.
35. _____3. Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in
summer. I enjoy summer sports like swimming and
baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I
can go to the beach almost every day. Gardening is my
hobby and I spend many summer days working in my
garden.
a) I like to garden in summer.
b) Summer is my favorite season.
c) Gardening is best in summer.
d) Summer is too short.
36. _____4. First of all, we need money to repair old roads
and build new roads. We also need more to pay
teachers’ salaries and to pay for services such as trash
collection. Finally, more tax money is needed to give
financial help to the poor citizens of the city. It is clear
that the city will have serious problems if taxes are not
raised soon.
a) We should raise city taxes.
b) City taxes are too high.
c) City taxes pay for new roads.
d) Teachers need city taxes.
37. _____4. First of all, we need money to repair old roads
and build new roads. We also need more to pay
teachers’ salaries and to pay for services such as trash
collection. Finally, more tax money is needed to give
financial help to the poor citizens of the city. It is clear
that the city will have serious problems if taxes are not
raised soon.
a) We should raise city taxes.
b) City taxes are too high.
c) City taxes pay for new roads.
d) Teachers need city taxes.
38. _____5. One thing you must consider is the quality of the
university’s educational program. You also need to think
about the school’s size and location. Finally, you must be
sure to consider the university’s tuition to make sure you
can afford to go to school there.
a) It is expensive to attend a university.
b) There are several factors to consider when you
choose a university to attend.
c) You should consider getting a good education.
d) Tuition fee is very important factor to consider in
studying.
39. _____5. One thing you must consider is the quality of the
university’s educational program. You also need to think
about the school’s size and location. Finally, you must be
sure to consider the university’s tuition to make sure you
can afford to go to school there.
a) It is expensive to attend a university.
b) There are several factors to consider when you
choose a university to attend.
c) You should consider getting a good education.
d) Tuition fee is very important factor to consider in
studying.
40. _____6. Which sentence would be BEST to put at
the start of the paragraph below? Nike likes to play
football. His sister plays baseball. His brother is on
a basketball team. His parents like to surf during
summer season at La Union.
a) Nike has a large family.
b) Nike's family enjoys sports.
c) Playing sports is good exercise.
d) Sports is fun.
41. _____6. Which sentence would be BEST to put at
the start of the paragraph below? Nike likes to play
football. His sister plays baseball. His brother is on
a basketball team. His parents like to surf during
summer season at La Union.
a) Nike has a large family.
b) Nike's family enjoys sports.
c) Playing sports is good exercise.
d) Sports is fun.
42. _____7. Which would be the BEST topic sentence for
this paragraph? My school has recess every day. I like
to play on the swings and jungle gym with my friends.
We like to laugh and run. Recess is my favorite time of
the day.
a) Recess is when I can have fun with my friends.
b) Some kids bring their toys from home for recess.
c) I miss the days when I experience having a
recess.
d) Parents sometimes bring their small children
during recess for a visit.
43. _____7. Which would be the BEST topic sentence for
this paragraph? My school has recess every day. I like
to play on the swings and jungle gym with my friends.
We like to laugh and run. Recess is my favorite time of
the day.
a) Recess is when I can have fun with my friends.
b) Some kids bring their toys from home for recess.
c) I miss the days when I experience having a
recess.
d) Parents sometimes bring their small children
during recess for a visit.
44. _____8. Which is the BEST topic sentence that could be put
at the beginning of this paragraph? I play basketball every
weekend. My friends and I play it at recess and after school.
My mom took me to a basketball game. I got to see Terrence
Romeo play. That was the greatest experience because
basketball is my favorite game.
a) Basketball is my favorite game.
b) Terrence Romeo was a great basketball player.
c) Some people play both football and basketball.
d) I love going to big events like watching basketball games.
45. _____8. Which is the BEST topic sentence that could be put
at the beginning of this paragraph? I play basketball every
weekend. My friends and I play it at recess and after school.
My mom took me to a basketball game. I got to see Terrence
Romeo play. That was the greatest experience because
basketball is my favorite game.
a) Basketball is my favorite game.
b) Terrence Romeo was a great basketball player.
c) Some people play both football and basketball.
d) I love going to big events like watching basketball games.
46. _____9. Which would make the BEST topic
sentence for the paragraph below? Matt likes
dogs and playing soccer. Claire likes cat and
playing tennis. Matt likes to eat pizza. Claire's
favorite food is spaghetti.
a) Matt and Claire like animals.
b) Pizza and spaghetti taste good.
c) Matt and Claire like different things.
d) Matt and Claire are siblings.
47. _____9. Which would make the BEST topic
sentence for the paragraph below? Matt likes
dogs and playing soccer. Claire likes cat and
playing tennis. Matt likes to eat pizza. Claire's
favorite food is spaghetti.
a) Matt and Claire like animals.
b) Pizza and spaghetti taste good.
c) Matt and Claire like different things.
d) Matt and Claire are siblings.
48. _____10. Which sentence tells what the paragraph is
about? Our family spent the vacation at the beach. It
was sunny and breezy. The sand felt warm under our
feet. We made sand castles and had lunch on our
blanket. It was a fun time.
a) Our family spent the vacation at the beach.
b) Having fun time is important.
c). It was sunny and breezy.
d) We made sand castles and had lunch on our
blanket.
49. _____10. Which sentence tells what the paragraph is
about? Our family spent the vacation at the beach. It
was sunny and breezy. The sand felt warm under our
feet. We made sand castles and had lunch on our
blanket. It was a fun time.
a) Our family spent the vacation at the beach.
b) Having fun time is important.
c). It was sunny and breezy.
d) We made sand castles and had lunch on our
blanket.
51. Exercise is really good for one’s
physical and mental health. It is proven
that aerobic exercise is good for the
heart, which is very important to
overall health. I used to run every day,
but now I go to dance classes to get
my aerobic exercise.
52. Strength training is important for maintaining
muscle mass and improving bone density. Both
muscle mass and bone density can decrease as
we age, so improving them through strength
training is important. My grandmother broke a
hip last year because her bones were so
fragile. All kinds of exercise have been shown
to relieve depression, anxiety, and stress
53. Always consider readers while
drafting and revising writing. If
passages explain or describe details
that would already be obvious to
readers, delete or reword them.
54. Wordy Sentences
Long sentences are not necessarily
wordy, nor are short sentences
always concise. A sentence is wordy
if it can be tightened without loss.
59. Wordiness means using more
words than necessary within a
sentence, especially short, vague
words that do not add much
meaning. Wordy sentences are
often indirect; their subject and
verb do not express the main
focus of the sentence.
61. Wordy: In my opinion, I think the
study of Sociology is very
fascinating.
Not Wordy: Sociology is fascinating.
62. Wordy: There is a famous author who
lives on my block.
Not Wordy: A famous author lives on my
block.
63. Wordy: There are many people who play
Scrabble online.
Not Wordy: Many people play Scrabble
online.
64. ACTIVITY (MAY 9, 2023)
B. Read the following sentences below. Judge whether the sentences are too wordy or not.
Write W if the sentence is wordy and NW if you think it is brief and clear.
_____1. Many local farmers plan to run a Farmer’s Market.
_____2. Students think that the most important subjects are those that will be useful after
graduation.
_____3. Although TSU Gym is regularly populated by college students, close study of the
building as a structure is seldom undertaken by them.
_____4. There are people who are for and people who are against death penalty.
_____5. He dropped out of school on account of the fact that it was necessary for him to help
support his family.
65. B. Read the following sentences
below. Judge whether the sentences
are too wordy or not. Write W if the
sentence is wordy and NW if you
think it is brief and clear.
66. _____1. Many local farmers plan
to run a Farmer’s Market.
_____2. Students think that the
most important subjects are
those that will be useful after
graduation.
67. _____3. Although TSU Gym is
regularly populated by college
students, close study of the
building as a structure is seldom
undertaken by them.
68. _____4. There are people who are for
and people who are against death
penalty.
_____5. He dropped out of school on
account of the fact that it was
necessary for him to help support his
family
69. ______6. It is expected
that the new Quarantine
Guidelines will be
announced by the IATF
within the next few days.
70. _____7. There are many ways in which
a student who is interested in meeting
foreign students may come to know
one.
_____8. Disobeying safety regulations
causes trouble.
71. _____9. Government leaders like to
mention the creation of new jobs. They
claim that these new jobs indicate a
strong economy. They don't mention
that low wage jobs without benefits
and security have replaced ma
73. _____1. Many local farmers plan
to run a Farmer’s Market.
_____2. Students think that the
most important subjects are
those that will be useful after
graduation.
74. _____3. Although TSU Gym is
regularly populated by college
students, close study of the
building as a structure is seldom
undertaken by them.
75. _____4. There are people who are for
and people who are against death
penalty.
_____5. He dropped out of school on
account of the fact that it was
necessary for him to help support his
family
76. ______6. It is expected
that the new Quarantine
Guidelines will be
announced by the IATF
within the next few days.
77. _____7. There are many ways in which
a student who is interested in meeting
foreign students may come to know
one.
_____8. Disobeying safety regulations
causes trouble.
78. _____9. Government leaders like to
mention the creation of new jobs. They
claim that these new jobs indicate a
strong economy. They don't mention
that low wage jobs without benefits
and security have replaced ma
89. "Annabel Lee" is the last poem composed
by Edgar Allan Poe, one of the foremost
figures of American literature.
It was written in 1849 and published not
long after the author's death in the same
year. It features a subject that appears
frequently in Poe's writing: the death of a
young, beautiful woman.
90. The poem is narrated by Annabel Lee's
lover, who forcefully rails against the
people—and supernatural beings—who
tried to get in the way of their love.
Ultimately, the speaker claims that his
bond with Annabel Lee was so strong
that, even after her death, they are still
together.
92. “Annabel Lee” Vocabulary
Maiden
A maiden is a young woman, but the word can also
refer to her state of maidenhood—
that is, being a virgin.
93. Coveted
To covet something is to desire it
strongly. Here, it also calls to mind
the ninth Commandment from the
Bible: "Thou shalt not covet thy
neighbor's wife."
95. High born
This is slightly ambiguous. It could mean
family members of Annabel Lee, who are of
high social class. Or it could be a reference to
the angels: "highborn" because they come
from heaven, and "kinsmen" because
Annabel Lee is herself angelic.
96. Bore in this instance just
means "took" or "carried."
103. Annabel Lee
By Edgar Allan Poe
It was many and many a year ago,
In a kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived whom you may know
By the name of Annabel Lee;
And this maiden she lived with no other thought
Than to love and be loved by me.
Many years ago, there was a
kingdom by the sea. In this
kingdom lived a young woman
called Annabel Lee, whom the
speaker suggests the reader
might know. According to the
narrator, Annabel Lee's only ever
thought about the love between
them.
104. I was a child and she was a child,
In this kingdom by the sea,
But we loved with a love that was
more than love—
I and my Annabel Lee—
With a love that the wingèd
seraphs of Heaven
Coveted her and me.
They were both children, but their
love went well beyond what love
can normally be. In fact, this love
was so special that the angels of
heaven were jealous and desirous of
it.
105. And this was the reason that, long ago,
In this kingdom by the sea,
A wind blew out of a cloud, chilling
My beautiful Annabel Lee;
So that her highborn kinsmen came
And bore her away from me,
To shut her up in a sepulchre
In this kingdom by the sea.
For that reason, back then, Annabel
Lee was killed by wind from a
cloud. She was then taken away by
people the narrator calls "highborn
kinsmen," who could be the angels
or Annabel Lee's own family
members. They enclosed her in a
tomb, still within the same kingdom.
106. The angels, not half so happy in Heaven,
Went envying her and me—
Yes!—that was the reason (as all men
know,
In this kingdom by the sea)
That the wind came out of the cloud by
night,
Chilling and killing my Annabel Lee.
Retrospectively, the speaker
believes that the angels, unhappy in
heaven and envious of the love
between him and Annabel
Lee, caused the wind that killed her.
107. But our love it was stronger by far
than the love
Of those who were older than
we—
Of many far wiser than we—
And neither the angels in Heaven
above
Nor the demons down under the
sea
Can ever dissever my soul from the
soul
Their love, says the speaker, was
more powerful than the love
between people older and wiser
than them. Furthermore, no angel
from heaven or demon under the sea
could ever separate his soul from
Annabel Lee's.
108. For the moon never beams, without bringing
me dreams
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And the stars never rise, but I feel the bright
eyes
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the
side
Of my darling—my darling—my life and
my bride,
In her sepulchre there by the sea—
Every time the moon shines, it brings
the speaker dreams of his
beloved. When the stars rise, he can
sense her sparkling eyes. Every night
the speaker lies down alongside
Annabel Lee—whom he calls his
"life" and "bride"—in her tomb, with
the sound of the sea coming from
nearby.
112. Final Activity: Be reminded that this activity will be graded as your performance
tasks in English. Write your answers on a separated sheet of paper. (short bond
paper)
Directions:
1. Compose an essay that tells about your own “Annabel Lee” in life. Your
“Annabel Lee” can be your special friends, parents, or siblings.
2. Make sure you have encircled your TOPIC SENTENCE and have underlined three
important supporting details in your essay.
3. In your own opinion, are the ideas in your essay relevant and worthy to form an
excellent output? Explain.
Your outputs will be graded according to: correctness in grammar (5 points),
coherency of ideas (5 points), and relevance and worth of ideas presented (10
points). TOTAL: 20 points
Date of Submission: MAY 19, 2023 (FRIDAY)