Learning Activity Sheet in English 8

Positive and Negative Messages

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Messages can either be heard or read. We can easily differentiate a positive from a negative message upon
hearing the tone (the speaker’s attitude in saying the message) and the mood (the feeling inflicted to the
listener) of the speaker.
Generally, language is divided into two categories, literal and figurative. When the words or phrases mean
exactly what they are supposed to mean, we call them LITERAL. On the other hand, when the message is
implicitly expressed and departs from the dictionary meaning, we call the language used FIGURATIVE.
Below are examples of commonly used signal words/phrases/expressions :
Positive Negative
Examples of When to Use Sample Sentences Examples of When to Use Sample
Commonly Commonly Sentences
Used Signal Used Signal
Words/ Words/
Phrases/ Phrases/
Expressions Expressions
admire When ▪ What you did was none When None of you
brilliant expressing brilliant! never expressing has ever
amaze motivational/ ▪ The learners were neither negation and realized my
splendid encouraging/ amazed by the no one negative worth.
excellent constructive landscapes in the no way expression ▪ Never will I
awesome remarks school. nobody ever talk to
Wow! nowhere you again.
Good! ▪ Neither of
Great! them can go
out of his
house.
fortunate When The lad was disgust When Patrick’s mom
glad expressing fortunate to be offend expressing was disgusted
plenty happiness/ saved by the dog dismay disappointmen by his very bad
blessedness from the shock t grades.
snatcher. ▪ He got
▪ Jessa is glad that offended by his
she was able to subordinate’s
defeat COVID-19 actions.
after a
month of battle.
FIGURATIVE- when the message is implicitly expressed and departs from the dictionary meaning.
 Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration or overstatement to emphasize a point.
 Simile is a comparison of two different things using as and like.
Metaphor is a direct comparison of two different things. It does not use as and like.
 Sarcasm is used to either annoy or mock someone. The negative message hides in positive expressions.
Idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning is different from the individual words. It is usually a
phrase.

I. Read the sentences below and identify whether the sentences carry a positive
or negative meaning.
1. That is a very generous offer, Son.
2. We have never had a good time with friends since the pandemic.
3. Your dog is now six feet under.
4. Aside from your face, what other jokes do you have?
5. I will try to be nicer if you try to be smarter.
II. Directions: I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly is a popular song about believing in
oneself to achieve personal goals. Using the lyrics of this song, fill in the
crossword puzzle. Use the clues given below. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

III. Read the sentences below. On the space provided, write positive if the
message is good, and negative if the message is bad. Then, underline the word
that signals the positivity or negativity in the message conveyed. Write your
answer on a separate paper.

_________1. The meat in the fridge has a terrible smell.

_________2. My parents always tell me that they love me very much.
_________3. Our neighbor’s little girl is very honest in answering questions
_________4. Nothing is left for the kid to eat.
_________5. Merlinda, the leader of the team, believes in her subordinates.

IV. On the space provided, write which of the following is used: Hyperbole,
Simile, Metaphor, Euphemism, Sarcasm, Proverb, or Idiom.
Part 1. Positive Messages
_________1. She is a superstar.
_________2. Laughter is the best medicine.
_________3. This task is just a piece of cake.
_________4. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
_________5. My favorite month is December because it rains money and food.

Part 2. Negative Messages

_________1. After all the investigations I’ve done, I realized that you were just telling me
a fairy tale.
_________2. Unless your name is Google, stop acting like you know everything.
_________3. I’m afraid that she would spill the beans about the test results.
_________4. She talks like a broken record.
_________5. He hits like a girl in the ring.

V. Directions: Read and answer the questions carefully. Write the letter of your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. None of the Grade 8 learners are allowed to go out to get their modules due to age
restriction imposed by the government to mitigate COVID-19 infection risk. What word
signals a negative message in the statement?
A. infection B. mitigate C. none D. restriction
2. I am very delighted that my teachers exert effort in communicating with us— not just
because it is their job, but because of the love and compassion they have for the learners.
What word in the statement signals a positive message?
A. delighted B. effort C. love D. exert
3. Neither of my internet service providers satisfies my needs for online class. What word
in the statement indicates a negative message?
A. satisfies B. internet C. neither D. online
4. “Aye, aye, captain. I will do what I am told,” yelled the young cadet. What word in the
statement signals a positive message?
A. aye B. do C. told D. yelled
5. All the statements below express a negative message EXCEPT one.
A. After seeing my deep wound, I thought I’d lose my lunch.
B. I believe that COVID-19 pandemic will never disappear by itself.
C. After days of waiting, now comes our most awaited game. Break a leg!
D. Some hardly obey health protocol despite the constant reminders by the authorities.
6. Which of the following statements expresses a negative message?
A. No pain, no gain.
B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. The news hit me like a tsunami.
D. Although my aunt lives abroad, she sometimes calls us to say hello.
7. The figure of speech that uses overstatement to express a message is called
A. hyperbole B. irony C. metaphor D. simile
8. Below are euphemisms for “death” except one.
A. passed away B. died C. deceased D. rested in peace
9. The following sentences are metaphorically expressed. Which among them is
negatively conveyed?
A. He has the eye of a tiger.
B. My life is a prison to break out of.
C. Sarah’s voice was music to his ears.
D. Life is a dance. You have to sway with the rhythm.
10. Sarcasm is ___________.
A. literally conveyed
B. used to give a moral
C. the use of irony to either vex or humiliate someone
D. the careful choice of word in order not to hurt someone
11. You can’t expect me to finish this difficult task after a week. Such work takes time to
complete. The proverb to be applied here is ____________.
A. Better late than never
B. Rome wasn’t built in a day
C. The pen is mightier than a sword
D. Good things come to those who wait

For items 12-13

Girl: I love you.

Boy: I love you, too.
Girl: Prove it. Scream it to the world.
Boy: (whispers in the ear) I love you.
Girl: Why did you whisper it to me?
Boy: Because you are my world.

12. Read the dialog in the box. How is the message conveyed?
A. negatively B. positively C. neutral D. all of the above
13. How did the boy express his message?
A. euphemistically
B. sarcastically
C. idiomatically
D. metaphorically

For items 14-15

1. The dilemma on cell phones in school arises many questions on whether or not they should be allowed or
banned. 2. Some say cell phones should be banned from school because they are said to be a distraction
and used to bully, cheat, and plan fights. 3. On the other hand, cell phones should be allowed in school
because they improve communication between parents and students, they are an educational resource, and
in the event of an emergency responders could be quickly notified. 4. While many feel that cell phones should
be banned from school because they are said to be a distraction and used to bully, cheat, and plan fights, they
should really be allowed in school. 5. Although cell phones may have made it easier for students’ plan fights,
cheat, and bully, banning cell phones will not stop the nonsense.

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14. Which part in the paragraph suggests negative message?

A. sentence No. 1
B. sentence No. 2
C. sentence No. 3
D. sentence No. 4
15. Generally, the message is positive because ___________.
A. The use of cell phones can cause less distraction.
B. Cell phones can be used in the event of an emergency.
C. Banning the cell phones will not stop bullying and cheating.
D. The use of cell phones has a more promising impact to students than
unfavorable.

Source: Urgel, Michael Jame P. et. al, English Quarter 2 - Module 5 Analyzing Messages
Conveyed in a Text, Retrieved December 4 from
English8_Q2_Mod5_AnalyzingMessagesConveyedInAText_V1.pdf - Google Drive