ADAPTATION AS A COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

Use simple words to send your message.

Avoid using too much technical and unfamiliar words.
Avoid lengthy sentences. Break them down if necessary.
EXAMPLES:
This machine has a tendency to develop excessive and unpleasant audio symptoms
when operating at elevated temperatures.
THIS MACHINE TENDS TO GET NOISY WHEN IT TURNS HOT.
Ms. Smiths idiosyncracies supply adequate justification for terminating her
employment status.
MS. SMITHS UNUSUAL TRAIT WAS THE REASON WHY SHE LOST HER JOB.
This antiquated mechanism is ineffectual for an accelerated assembly-line
operation.
THIS OLD ROBOT WILL NOT WORK ON A FAST ASSEMBLY LINE.
The most operative assembly line configuration is a unidirectional flow.
THE MOST EFFECTIVE ASSEMBLY-LINE DESIGN IS A ONE-WAY FLOW.
The conclusion ascertained from a perusal of pertinent data is that a lucrative
market exists for the product.
THE DATA STUDIED SHOWS THAT THE PRODUCT HAS A GOOD DEMAND.
Company operations for the preceding accounting period terminated with a
substantial deficit.
THE COMPANY LOST MUCH MONEY LAST YEAR.
WORK ON THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:
1. THE UNENDING STRETCH OF STUDENTS OVERCROWDING THE VENUE FOR
PAYING THEIR TUITION FEES HAS TREMENDUOUSLY HALTED THE PASSAGE
FOR THE FIRST YEAR, SECOND YEAR, THIRD YEAR AND FOURTH YEAR
COLLEGE STUDENTS IN JOURNEYING TO THEIR DESIRED SEATS SITUATED IN
DIFFERENT FLOORS OF THE BUILDING.
2. DUE TO MULTI-DIRECTIONAL WINDS AND HIGH PRESSURED SPRAYING RAINS,
DIFFERENT LECTURES IN DIFFERENT ROOMS OF DIFFERENT SCHOOLS WERE
OBSTRUCTED, THEREBY PAVING THE WAY FOR STUDENTS TO MISS THEIR
INTELLECTUAL INTERLINKS AND SCHOLARLY UNDERTAKINGS.
3. THE WOMAN, THE MAN, YOU AND ME, AND EVEN ALL OF THEM, CAN
UNPERTURBEDLY ENGAGE IN PRACTICALLY A LOT OR ALL SUBJECT MATTERS
UNDER THE SUN AND OVER THE MOON.

4. GALACTICAL AND ASTRONOMICAL FINDINGS WILL NOT EVEN SUFFICE TO

UNRAVEL THE DISCOVERY THAT THE SUPREME BEING HAS AN ALPHA AND
OMEGA.
5. FISCAL FITNESS, AS DEMONSTRATED BY DUBIOUS NUMERICAL CHARACTERS
IN THE REQUIRED AUTHENTIC FINANCIAL SPREAD, HAS TRIGGERED AN
UNEXPECTED MONETARY SUICIDE IN THE CORPORATIONS EFFORTS OF
MUSCLING ITS INVESTMENT VIS--VIS ITS PRESENT GARGANTUAN
OBLIGATIONS.

DEALING WITH NEUTRAL WORDS.

The global business environment now recognizes equal rights and treatments for
both the male and the female employees. Because of this, dealing with neutral
words must have to be observed. FOLLOWING ARE WORDS DERIVED FROM
MASCULINE WORDS WITH THEIR GENDER-NEUTRAL FORMS.
SEXIST
man-made
manpower
congressman
businessman
mailman
man-hours
policeman
fireman
repairman
cameraman
mankind
stewardess
waitress
janitor
foreman
housewife

GENDER-NEUTRAL
manufactured of human origin
personnel, workers, employees
representative, member of Congress
entrepreneur
letter carrier, mail carrier
work-hours
law enforcer
firefighter
repair technician
camera operator
humanity
flight attendant
server
maintenance
supervisor
house manager

EXERCISE (1/2 SHEET)

CHOOSE TEN (10) WORDS AND APPLY THEIR GENDER-NEUTRAL FORM IN A
SENTENCE.

REPLACING BIG WORDS WITH SIMPLE WORDS

BIG WORD
Disseminate
Consummate
Bonafide
Demonstrate
Multitudinous
Recapitulate
Generate
Antiquated
Elongate
Perpetual
Perennial
Numerical
Substantial
Inadvertent
Sarcastic

SIMPLE WORD
distribute
use
genuine
show
many
repeat
produce
old
lengthen
forever
frequent
number
important
unintentional
offensive

ECONOMIZING ON WORDS
CLUTTERING PHRASE
Along the lines of
At the present time
For the purpose of
For the reason that
In accordance with
In the amount of
In the meantime
In the near future
In very few cases
In view of the fact that
On the basis of
On the occasion of
With regard to,
with reference to
With a view to

SHORTER SUBSTITUTION
like
now
for
because, since
by
for
meanwhile
soon
seldom
since, because
by
on
about
to

EXERCISE. Shorten the following sentences.

1. We have to be more disciplined and be along the lines of the Japanese and
Singaporeans in dealing with work.
2. Honest and trusted leaders and managers are what we at the present time.
3. Teamwork, sacrifice, commitment and dedication are needed for the purpose
of unity.
4. He was not promoted in view of the fact that he did not finish his project on
time.
5. The customers, in very few cases, visit the store during bad weather.

6. The employees must follow in accordance with wearing their IDs.

7. The staff will be celebrating on the occasion of the foundation day.
8. This is with regard to the proposal your company has submitted.
9. We will have a new management team in the near future.
10.The project was given a budget in the amount of P80,000.00 only.
UNNECESSARY REPETITION OF WORDS OR IDEAS
NEEDLESS REPETITION
REPETITION ELIMINATED
Please endorse your name on the back of this check.
Please endorse this
check.
We must assemble together at 10:30am in the morning. We must assemble at
10:30 am.
Our new model is longer in length than the old one. Our new model is longer than
the old one.
If you are not satisfied, return it back to us.
to us.

If you are not satisfied, return it

Tod Wilson is the present incumbent.

Tod Wilson is the incumbent.

One should know the basic fundamentals of

fundamentals of
clear writing.

One should know the

The consensus of opinion is that the tax is unfair.

unfair.

The consensus is that the tax is

By acting now, we can finish sooner than if we

finish sooner.
Wait until a later date.

clear writing.

By acting now, we can

At the present time, we are conducting a research. We are conducting a research.

As a matter of interest, I am interested in learning
procedure.
your procedure.

I am interested in learning your

We should plan in advance for the future.

We should plan.

CONDUCTING AND PARTICIPATING IN MEETINGS

Techniques
1. Plan the meeting.
2. Follow the plan.
3. Move the discussion along.
4. Control those who talk too much.

5. Encourage participation from those who talk too little.

6. Control time.
7. Summarize what has been discussed.
TECHNIQUES FOR PARTICIPATING IN A MEETING
1. Follow the agenda
2. Participate
3. Do not talk too much
4. Cooperate
5. Be courteous

USING THE PHONE

1. A friendly voice is important.
2. Be courteous.
3. Immediately greet and introduce the company or department and yourself.
4. Offer help or assistance.
5. Transfer call when necessary in a courteous manner.
6. Deal with caller appropriately.
7. Be patient.
8. End with a goodwill.

BUC 101 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Name: ____________________________________________ Score: ________
_________

Grade:

I MATCHING TYPE. WRITE THE CORRESPONDING GENDER-NEUTRAL EQUIVALENT

OF EACH WORD.
1. Manpower
_________________________________
2. Congressman _________________________________
3. Mankind
_________________________________
4. Foreman
_________________________________
5. Waitress
_________________________________
6. Housewife
_________________________________
7. Policewoman
_________________________________
8. Businesswoman _________________________________
9. Janitress
_________________________________
10. Steward
_________________________________
II. SUBSTITUTE THE UNDERLINED BIG WORD WITH SIMPLE WORD.
Example: This antiquated computer must be replaced as soon as possible.
Answer: old__
__________11. All employees are encouraged to have their leaves consummated
before December.
__________12. Applicants with multitudinous skills are favored than those with
simple skills.
__________13. We need to recapitulate discussing the office policies every meeting.
__________14. Employees who have perennially been observed to come late will be
given a memo.
__________15. More substantially, we should not forget to increase the salary of our
employees.
USE THE FOLLOWING BIG WORD IN A SENTENCE USING THE SIMPLE WORD. (2
PTS. EACH)
16. DEMONSTRATING
______________________________________________________________
17. SARCASTIC. ____________________________________________________________________
18. GENERATING. __________________________________________________________________
19. BONAFIDE. ____________________________________________________________________
20. INADVERTENTLY. _______________________________________________________________
III CHOOSE THE LETTER REPRESENTING THE SHORTEST FORM OF EACH SENTENCE.
(2 POINTS EACH)
______ 1. THE WOMAN, THE MAN, YOU AND ME, AND EVEN ALL OF THEM, CAN
UNPERTURBEDLY ENGAGE IN PRACTICALLY A LOT OR ALL SUBJECT MATTERS UNDER
THE SUN AND OVER THE MOON.

A. We can talk about any topic.

B. All people have the right to explore the moon and the sun.
C. We can choose any subject matter to discuss during class recitation.
______2. GALACTICAL AND ASTRONOMICAL FINDINGS WILL NOT EVEN SUFFICE TO
UNRAVEL THE DISCOVERY THAT THE SUPREME BEING HAS AN ALPHA AND OMEGA.
A. The galaxy is not enough to explain why there is beginning and end.
B. Astronomy is the study of stars and universe that does not have a beginning
and end.
C. There is no doubt that God is the beginning and the end.
______3. FISCAL FITNESS, AS DEMONSTRATED BY DUBIOUS NUMERICAL
CHARACTERS IN THE REQUIRED AUTHENTIC FINANCIAL SPREAD, HAS TRIGGERED
AN UNEXPECTED MONETARY SUICIDE IN THE CORPORATIONS EFFORTS OF
MUSCLING ITS INVESTMENT VIS--VIS ITS PRESENT GARGANTUAN OBLIGATIONS.
A. Based on its Financial Statement, the company is losing.
B. Fitness exercise program is better than financial success as a good
investment.
C. More employees committed suicide in companies having financial losses in
investments.
______4. WE ARE ON THE VERGE OF POLITICAL TURMOIL WHERE MASSIVE
TERMINATION OF LIVES OF HEROES IN THE SOUTH WAS HERALDED ON DAILY
FRONTPAGE.
A. The best politicians are coming from the southern part of the country.
B. Our political problem in Mindanao is now an issue in every newspaper due to
the killings of PNP men in Zamboanga.
C. The political crisis started from our heroes in the in the past and even today.
______5. THE SSC-R 74TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY COULD HAVE BEEN A HUGE
SUCCESS IF ONLY ALL STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ALUMNI, EMPLOYEES, PARENTS AND
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS HAVE EXTENDED THEIR PRECIOUS TIME TO ATTEND ALL
ACTIVITIES.
A. The SSC-R 74th Foundation Anniversary was a big success.
B. The SSC-R 74th Foundation Anniversary could have been successful if the
entire school community participated well.
C. The SSC-R 74th Foundation Anniversary was very expensive and everyone was
required to attend.
IV. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES BY ELIMINATING REPETITION. (3 POINTS
EACH)
1. The concert will again be repeated to be held next week.
_________________________________________________________________________
2. The unsold tickets can be returned back to the organizers.
_________________________________________________________________________
3. Now, at the present time, we are doing the survey.
_________________________________________________________________________
4. Tomorrow and after today, there will be a rehearsal.
_________________________________________________________________________
5. The current SG President is the present incumbent.

_________________________________________________________________________

UNNECESSARY REPETITION OF WORDS OR IDEAS.

NEEDLESS REPETITION
REPETITION ELIMINATED
Please endorse your name on the back of this check.
Please endorse this
check.
We must assemble together at 10:30am in the morning. We must assemble at
10:30 am.
Our new model is longer in length than the old one. Our new model is longer than
the old one.
If you are not satisfied, return it back to us.
to us.

If you are not satisfied, return it

Tod Wilson is the present incumbent.

Tod Wilson is the incumbent.

One should know the basic fundamentals of

fundamentals of
clear writing.

One should know the

The consensus of opinion is that the tax is unfair.

unfair.

The consensus is that the tax is

By acting now, we can finish sooner than if we

finish sooner.
Wait until a later date.

clear writing.

By acting now, we can

At the present time, we are conducting a research. We are conducting a research.

As a matter of interest, I am interested in learning
procedure.
your procedure.

I am interested in learning your

We should plan in advance for the future.

We should plan.

BUC 101 FINAL EXAMINATION

Name: _____________________________________________ Score: _________ Grade:
_________
I REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES FOLLOWING ANY APPROPRIATE WRITING
TECHNIQUE.
1. The antiquated but sky-rocketing priced table furnished to hold grand and
delectable food at night is a nice find.
___________________________________________________________________________.
2. The dissemination of factual information done in broad daylight amazes
respondents.
___________________________________________________________________________.
3. Multitudinous tasking kind of job generates a gargantuan output.
___________________________________________________________________________.
4. The most genuine shoes survive the test of time in most scenarios.
___________________________________________________________________________.
5. Housewives feel degraded especially when sarcastically attacked.
___________________________________________________________________________.
6. We can repeat again the subject during the beginning of the start of school
year first semester.
___________________________________________________________________________.
7. The consensus of the opinion is that Siklab demonstrates a better campaign
propaganda than Piglas.
___________________________________________________________________________.
8. Calling for quality education is a substantial demand in the present time.
___________________________________________________________________________.
9. Students must assemble together as early as 9 am in the morning.
___________________________________________________________________________.
10.The present incumbent president, who delivers an elongated speech, is also
the chairman of the endeavor.
___________________________________________________________________________.
II. INDICATE THE SIMPLE
1. Disseminate
2. Consummate
3. Perpetual
4. Perennial
5. Inadvertent

WORD.
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________

III SUBSTITUTE EACH CLUTTERING PHRASE WITH SHORTER SUBSTITUTION

1. Along the lines of _______________

2. At the present time _______________
3. For the purpose of _______________
4. For the reason that _______________
5. In accordance with _______________
6. With regard to
_______________
7. In very few cases _______________
8. In the near future _______________
9. In the meantime
_______________
10.In the amount of _______________

IV ESSAY: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN SENTENCE AND PARAGRAPH FORM.

1. Explain how can a manager handle a meeting effectively.
2. Explain how should an employee participate in the meeting properly.
3. Explain how should an employee handle telephone calls effectively.

ENGLISH 1 UNIT EXAMINATION

NAME: ______________________________________
______

DATE: _________

SCORE:

UNDERLINE THE RIGHT VERB.

THE REAL CHAMPION
The fight of the century really did not (convince, convinced) a lot of people
that it was the best fight of the century. The match was an exciting event
that (attract, attracts) millions of spectators who (spend, spends) time just to
see the fight.
Boxing (is, are) a popular sport anywhere in the world. Any man who (want,
wants) to be a champion can start from making a dream that (take, takes)
him to his ambition. For example, Manny or his opponents usually (do, does)
a lot of training everyday. Boxing (require, requires) discipline and patience.
These two traits (enable, enables) an athlete to become better because
neither the coach nor his trainees (contribute, contributes) solely in making a
champion.
Good boxers never (quit, quits). Manny and Mayweather (show, shows)
determination at all times. Mayweather (assure, assures) a win every time he
(go, goes) into the boxing ring. Manny (think, thinks) he can beat him.
Because they are both truly determined, they (deserve, deserves) to be

watched. This is the reason why the Manny and Mayweather Fight
(become, becomes) the most-watched match in the world today.
Manny (give, gives) Mayweather a big fight in the bout. Mayweather, despite
the booing from the fans, (do, does) not bother at all. Manny and his coach
(serve, serves) as a treat to Mayweather. Manny (jab, jabs) every time he
(see, sees) a chance. Mayweather (do, does) too. But he (feel, feels)
intimidated of Mannys punches. So Mayweather, with the advice from his
coaches, (try, tries) not to be intimidated.
The fight (provide, provides) us a very good lesson. The punches, as given
by Manny (do, does) not really (make, makes) Mayweather weak. Mannys
effort (do, does) not really (show, shows) his strength because he (suffer,
suffers) from pain on his right shoulder.
The judges (score, scores) both boxers each round. Each round (last, lasts)
for 3 minutes. The 12 rounds (send, sends) both boxers to a stressful fight.
And neither the spectators nor Manny (understand, understands) why he got
lost. And while Mayweather (win, wins) the fight, Manny and all his fans
(believe, believes) that he is the real champion.

ENGLISH 1
SUBJECT AND VERB AGREEMENT
--------------------------------------------NOUN
VERB FORMATION (PRESENT TENSE/singular noun+verb
with s
plural noun+verb without s
FIRST PERSON
I
(Here the singular noun I is an exemption. It uses a verb
without s.)
Example: I wash clothes.
We
(We is a plural noun, so it uses verb without s.)
Example: We wash clothes.
SECOND PERSON
You
(You always takes the plural form whether we are talking about
one or many
persons. So, it uses a verb without s.)
Example: You take that chair.
THIRD PERSON
He, She, It (He, she, it are singular nouns. So, they use a verb with s.)

They

He makes good coffee.

She cooks for breakfast.
It comes with a good wine.
(They is a plural noun, so it uses a verb without s.)
They play basketball.

ANSWER THIS EXERCISE BY SUPPLYING THE RIGHT VERB.

1. You (make, makes) me feel proud.
2. He (feel, feels) something for her.
3. She (want, wants) him to be her special man.
4. They (watch, watches) the fight.
5. It (take, takes) an hour to go home.
6. I (need, needs) to review tonight.
7. We (attend, attends) the mass this morning.
THE VERBS HAS AND HAVE
- The verb HAS is used for a singular noun. (Example: Mario has a dog.)
- The verb HAVE is used for a plural noun. (Example: Some people have
problems.)
EXERCISE 2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT VERB.
1. Most members (has, have) activities during weekends.
2. The organization president (has, have) to meet the officers.
3. The principal or the teachers (has, have) to announce that classes are
suspended.
4. Batman and Robin (has, have) given us a good lesson on good and evil.
5. Batman and Robin (has, have) successfully fought against their
enemies.
6. Sir Jon, together with some sir knights, (has, have) told us about the
KSH.
7. Either the senator or the congressmen (has, have) the fault in
corruption.
8. Manny Pacquiao and his fans (has, have) been disappointed with the
result.
9. They (has, have) to know the real truth.
10.
It (has, have) to be done now.
11.
You (has, have) to follow the order.
12.She and her friends who (do, does) not come early, (has, have) many
things to do.
13.We, even if the manager (do, does) not know, (has, have) to do our job
well.
14. The children, who (do, does) not obey, (has, have) to be given
punishment.
15. I, with the help of my brothers who (do, does) a lot of household
chores, (has, have) to prioritize my studies.

Choose the correct answer:

1. My dog

have /has

2. The coffee

3. They

have/has

have/has

4. The flag of Israel

5. I never

a long tail.

milk in it.

the correct answer.

have/has

have/has

a star on it.

a clean room.

6. The house

have /has

a lot of furniture.

7. The water

have/has

a bad taste.

Fill in the blanks with: have / has

1. We

2. Jane

3. I

beautiful flowers in our garden.

five new English books.

an expensive sport car.

4. They

a big villa not far from the beach .

5. My sister

a lot of dolls in her room.

6. My father

a computer in his office.

7. Sandra and I

8. My mother

9. Orit

a pretty orange bag.

some friends in Haifa.

ten notebooks.

10.You

11. I

five pets .

a desk and two chairs in my bedroom.

12.Robert

13.These boys

a tall brother.

blue eyes.

14.Dana

15.The pupils

16.The dog

17.Bill Gates

18.He

19.They

20.This girl

two pen pals in Australia.

a new computer room .

a very big doghouse.

a lot of money .

short blond hair .

four tickets to the show .

birthday in April .