Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. The Little Carabao and the Farmer Mang Ramon was a hardworking farmer who worked in his rice fields every day with his carabao, Kaloy. One day, while pulling the plow, Kaloy stopped and refused to move. "I'm too tired, Mang Ramon," said Kaloy. Surprised that his carabao could talk, Mang Ramon paused and realized Kaloy had been working hard without rest. "I understand, Kaloy," he said. "Let's take a break." They sat under the shade of a mango tree. Kaloy suggested, "If we take short breaks, we can still finish our work without getting too tired." Mang Ramon agreed, and from then on, they worked together more efficiently. As a result, their rice field grew better than ever, and the villagers admired how well they worked as a team. 1. Noting Important Elements (Story Grammar) What is the main conflict in the story "The Little Carabao and the Farmer"? a. Mang Ramon gets angry with Kaloy for being lazy. b. Kaloy and Mang Ramon must figure out how to work efficiently together. c. The villagers do not understand how hard Mang Ramon works. d. Kaloy runs away from Mang Ramon because he is too tired. 2. Identifying Author's/Speaker's Point of View In the story "The Little Carabao and the Farmer," the narrator tells the thoughts of both Mang Ramon and Kaloy. What point of view is the story told from? a. First-person point of view b. Second-person point of view c. Third-person omniscient point of view d. Third-person limited point of view 3. Inferring: Setting, Theme, and Genre Based on the story, what is the most likely setting? a. A busy city b. A small village in the Philippines c. A forest in the mountains d. A seaside town during summerSee answer

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Direction Choose the letter of the best answer The Little Carabao and the Farmer Mang Ramon was a hardworking farmer who worked in his rice fields every day with his carabao Kaloy One day while…

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Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. The Little Carabao and the Farmer Mang Ramon was a hardworking farmer who worked in his rice fields every day with his carabao, Kaloy. One day, while pulling the plow, Kaloy stopped and refused to move. “I’m too tired, Mang Ramon,” said Kaloy. Surprised that his carabao could talk, Mang Ramon paused and realized Kaloy had been working hard without rest. “I understand, Kaloy,” he said. “Let’s take a break.” They sat under the shade of a mango tree. Kaloy suggested, “If we take short breaks, we can still finish our work without getting too tired.” Mang Ramon agreed, and from then on, they worked together more efficiently. As a result, their rice field grew better than ever, and the villagers admired how well they worked as a team. 1. Noting Important Elements (Story Grammar) What is the main conflict in the story “The Little Carabao and the Farmer”? a. Mang Ramon gets angry with Kaloy for being lazy. b. Kaloy and Mang Ramon must figure out how to work efficiently together. c. The villagers do not understand how hard Mang Ramon works. d. Kaloy runs away from Mang Ramon because he is too tired. 2. Identifying Author’s/Speaker’s Point of View In the story “The Little Carabao and the Farmer,” the narrator tells the thoughts of both Mang Ramon and Kaloy. What point of view is the story told from? a. First-person point of view b. Second-person point of view c. Third-person omniscient point of view d. Third-person limited point of view 3. Inferring: Setting, Theme, and Genre Based on the story, what is the most likely setting? a. A busy city b. A small village in the Philippines c. A forest in the mountains d. A seaside town during summer

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1. Correct Answer:

b. Kaloy and Mang Ramon must figure out how to work efficiently together.

Analyzing the Answer：

The main conflict revolves around Kaloy’s exhaustion and his inability to continue working. This leads to Mang Ramon and Kaloy needing to find a solution to work efficiently without overworking.

Analysis of other options：

a. Mang Ramon does not get angry; he shows understanding and empathy.
c. The villagers admire their teamwork, not misunderstanding their hard work.
d. Kaloy does not run away; he communicates his tiredness and collaborates with Mang Ramon to find a solution.

2. Correct Answer:

c. Third-person omniscient point of view

Analyzing the Answer：

The narrator is not a character in the story but can access and reveal the thoughts and feelings of both Mang Ramon and Kaloy. This is a defining characteristic of the third-person omniscient point of view.

Analysis of other options：

a. First-person would use “I” and be from one character’s perspective.
b. Second-person uses “you” and directly addresses the reader.
d. Third-person limited would only reveal the thoughts of one character, not both.

3. Correct Answer:

b. A small village in the Philippines

Analyzing the Answer：

The story mentions rice fields, carabaos (water buffaloes commonly used in rice farming), and villagers, all strongly suggesting a rural setting in the Philippines, where rice farming and carabao usage are prevalent.

Analysis of other options：

a. A busy city is unlikely given the focus on rice farming.
c. A forest in the mountains is not mentioned or implied in the story.
d. A seaside town is not supported by the story’s details.