Page 150 - EL108 Learrning Module

Why Do Onions Make Us Cry?
Cutting onions is no fun! Most people end up in tears, and the reason is

quite simple. Onions contain a gas: sulfur. When an onion is cut, a very fine spray
of sulfur is released into the air. It is an understatement to say that our eyes don't

enjoy coming into contact with it. They immediately react by trying to wash the

sulfur away with tears.
There are a few remedies that may be helpful to you, though not foolproof.

Washing an onion with water can help to keep the sulfur away from your eyes.
Refrigerating it weakens its strength. Some people find safety goggles effective.

You might look foolish when you put them on, but there's a good chance they will

keep you from crying. If you enjoy cooking, it's hard to avoid onions, but one of
these simple solutions may be of help.

PART 2 – WRITING. DIRECTIONS: Think about an everyday problem that

needs a remedy. Describe the problem and provide one or more solutions. Use
one of the suggestions below or choose your own. Be sure to include some

gerunds and infinitives.

1. stopping the itch in a mosquito bite
2. removing a stain from fabric

3. removing something sticky from a surface
4. soothing a sore throat

5. soothing a sunburn

C. TEST CONSTRUCTION

DIRECTIONS: Construct a 30-items test for Gerunds and Infinitives using any
3 of the following test formats below:

1. Multiple Choice

2. Error recognition
3. True or False

4. Pairing and Matching

Teaching and Assessment of Grammar 138