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English
Words and Expressions
Reflecting Local Culture
Quarter 1- Module 6

(SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING ENGAGEMENT)

A Joint Project of the
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DIPOLOG CITY
and

DIPOLOG CITY GOVERNMENT

English – Grade 8
Supporting Material for Independent Learning Engagement
Quarter 1 – Module 6: Words and Expressions Reflecting Local Culture
First Edition, 20202

Development Team of the Module

Author: Al L. Cantery
Editors: Elma S.Quimpo and Luz D. Cortez
Reviewers: Josephine M. Cuenca
Management Team:
Dr. Virgilio P. Batan, Jr., CESO VI - Schools Division Superintendent
Lourma I. Poculan, CESE – Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Amelinda D. Montero, DM – CID Chief
Ronillo S. Yarag, Ed.D. – PDO II, LR EPS
Leo Martinno O. Alejo – LR EPS

Printed in the Philippines by

Department of Education- Region IX- Dipolog City Schools Division

Office Address: Purok Farmers, Olingan, Dipolog City (065) 212-6986

E-mail Address: dipolog.city@deped.gov.ph

 What I Need to Know

This module is focused on enhancing your vocabulary by familiarizing with

the selected words and expressions particularly Filipinisms and English words of
Philippine origin which definitely reflect our local culture. This also gives you the
opportunity to discover our contribution to the evolution of the English language.
Finally, this module widens your linguistic cognizance as to current Standard
English.
The module is composed of one topic:
 Words and Expressions Reflecting Local Culture
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect local culture by
noting context clues (EN8V-If-6)
2. Rectify Filipinisms to adhere to Standard English
3. Show understanding when to use Filipinisms and when to observe Standard
English

What I Know

Activity 1
Directions: The underlined words or expressions are examples of Filipinisms, a
non-standard English. Using a separate answer sheet, revise each of
them into Standard English by crossing it out and replace above it with
the correct word or expression.

1. I am very grateful of the advices that you gave me.

2. Marco and Comar have similar likes and dislikes. Truly birds of the
same feathers flock together.
3. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, I can definitely cope up with my
requirements in school.
4. Please dispose your garbage properly.
5. Please fill up this application form.
6. The air fare promo is given out in a first come, first serve basis.
7. The Bible encourages those in Christian faith to follow the footsteps of
the faithful disciples.
8. Please don’t forget to drink your medicine.
9. Please repeat it again.
10. Rallyists should observe social distancing this time of pandemic.

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Activity 2
Directions: Write the letter that correspond to the meaning of the underlined word.

1. A year after next, we will be electing our next leaders. Who is your
presidentiable?
A. candidate C. politician
B. leader D. presidential bet
2. Some incumbent senators might be one of the senatoriables this coming
election.
A. law makers C. senatorial candidates
B. senate leaders D. solons
3. Mini Stop, 7 Eleven, Lawson Station, and Family Mart are a few of the famous
24-hour sarisari stores in the Philippines.
A. cafés C. department stores
B. convenience stores D. hardware stores
4. Filipinos take good care of their elderly not as an utang na loob but a way of
showing their unconditional love for them.
A. debt of gratitude C. debt of love
B. debt of honor D. debt of responsibility
5. A suspected drug addict was salvaged yesterday.
A. captured B. imprisoned C. killed D. saved

Lesson
Words and Expressions
1 Reflecting Local Culture
English language has been a part of our Filipino culture. As English language
evolves, so thus the use of the language. We, Filipinos, are fond of using the language
to the extent that we coined some words and expressions that are not considered
acceptable in the current Standard English. These are called Filipinisms. It is good
to note, however, that our fondness in using these Filipinisms draws the attention of
the Oxford English Dictionary and the MacMillan Dictionary and declared some of
those as neoroterisms – a new internationally accepted words, terms, or expressions.

What’s In

When you were in Grade 7, you have gained knowledge in determining the
meaning of words through context clues. Let us try how well you’ve learned by
answering the following questions below:
1. What is the purpose of studying context clues?
2. What are the examples of contextual clues to in understanding unfamiliar
words and expressions?

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 What’s New

Activity 1
Directions: Write A if the underlined word or expression is acceptable in the
current international English. Otherwise, write Not A.
________ 1. Farrah and Larrah share the same hobbies, likes, and
dislikes. Looking for Farrah? Just ask Larrah. You know, birds of the
same feather flock together.
________ 2. I can definitely cope up with my studies.
________ 3. Doing best in our studies is one way of showing utang na loob
To our parents who strive hard to provide the best education we
deserve.
________ 4. Where are you studying?
________ 5. Please repeat what you have just said again.
________ 6. Please fill up the Media Arts Club membership form.
________ 7. In our school, we are required to dispose of our garbage
properly.
________ 8. I prefer Jollibee than any fast food chain in the city.
________ 9. Standing by with my friends is not allowed this time of pandemic.
________ 10. Hurry! This promo is first come first serve.
Activity 2
Directions: Check (√) the box of the following local word or expression if it is
acceptable in the international English lexicon.
Otherwise, put X on it.
THEMEMERMAIDINSTILETTOS.COM

3. barong tagalog
THEBOXZONE.COM
PHOTO CREDIT:

PHOTO CREDIT:

PHOTO CREDIT: REDDIT.COM

1. balikbayan box 2. kikay kit

SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
GOODFON.COM
PHOTO CREDIT:

PHOTO CREDIT:

4. buko juice 5. halo-halo

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 What is It

Filipinisms versus Standard English

English language has been part of our local culture particularly here in
Dipolog City. Admit it. In your daily conversation, you rather say “five hundred” or
“quinentos” instead of “lima ka gatos.”
As multilingual individuals, we have the upper hand in translating our
thoughts in Standard English. What is Standard English?
Oxford English Dictionary (OED) explains: “Standard English is the type of
English that's suitable for use in every type of written or spoken situation. The
majority of words in English dictionaries and thesauruses are part of standard
English.” This module helps you to avoid using filipinisms and provides you
translation that conforms to Standard English.
Birds of the same feather flock together
English dictionaries confirm that the correct expression is Birds of a feather
flock together. OED defines the expression as “people of the same sort or with the
same tastes and interests will be found together” (e.g. Nesty and Gloria enjoy the
same adventure: mountaineering, sky diving, and paragliding. Truly birds of a
feather flock together).
Cope up with or cope with?
The correct usage is cope with which OED defines as “to deal effectively with
something difficult” (e.g. Having managed his time wisely, Gabriel copes with his
studies and avoids backlog of school tasks).
Dispose “something” or Dispose of “something”?
MacMillan Dictionary explains that if you want “to get rid of something that
you no longer need or want” use the expression dispose of (e.g. Please dispose of your
trash properly).
Please drink your medicine.
This is the result if we transliterate “Palihog imna imong tambal.” The correct
translation is “Please take your medicine.” Interestingly, Mirriam-Webster (2020)
figuratively defines the expression as “to accept or deal with an unpleasant situation
without complaining ” (e.g Having taken her medicine when she failed to seize the
Miss World crown, Catriona Gray never stopped dreaming and conquered Miss
Universe title.)
Please fill up the form.
The correct expression is fill out. Collins Dictionary (2020) clarifies: “If
you fill out a form or other document requesting information, you write information
in the spaces on it” (e.g. The bank requires me to fill out the application form).
Collins further explains when to use the expression fill up: “If
you fill up or fill yourself up with food, you eat so much that you do not feel hungry.”
The expression also means “to make or become completely full” (e.g Keto dieters fill
up more on green leafy vegetables and berries and food rich in fats and protein.)
What about the expression fill in? MacMillan Dictionary (2020) defines the
expression as “to add information such as your name or address in the
empty spaces on an official document” (e.g. Please fill in the missing words in this
puzzle. Fill in the blanks with the correct word or expression.)

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Activity 1 – I Can Improve Filipinisms!
Directions: Focus on the word or expression used in each item. Write SE if the
item conforms to Standard English. Write F if the item contains
filipinisms.
_____ 1. Please dispose of old clothes and dusty toys.
_____ 2. Taxpayers fill out their Income Tax Return forms.
_____ 3. Filling up on carbohydrates make you gain more weight.
_____ 4. Al is like a doppelganger of Gabriel. They share the same choice
when it comes to hobbies, beliefs, and values. Birds of the same feather
flock together.
_____ 5. You need to take your antibiotic three times a day.
_____ 6. My doctor recommends me to drink my vitamins after breakfast.
_____ 7. Before New Year, clean your house and dispose of your clutters.
_____ 8. Disposing garbage properly is one way of taking care of Mother
Earth.
_____ 9. Motivated by their unconditional love for their children and faith in
God, parents can easily cope up with the challenges besetting them
every day.
_____ 10. This module keeps you cope with your studies despite our
peaceful city is under Modified General Community Quarantine.

What’s More

The table below is the list of other examples of Filipinisms we need to improve.
The second column provides their respective Standard English counterparts. Study
them carefully prepare you for the next activity.

FILIPINISM STANDARD ENGLISH

Advices Pieces of Advice
I am thankful for the advices you I am thankful for the pieces of advice
gave me. you gave me.
Be talking and talking Keep on talking
Jumar is talking and talking Jumar keeps on talking although
although nobody listens. nobody listens.
Bestest, Most Unique, Most Original Bestest, Most Unique, Most Original
 This is the bestest beach resort of  This is the best beach resort of all.
all.  For me, dolphins are unique of all
 For me, dolphins are the most mammals.
unique of all mammals.  Bea submits her most original essay.
 Bea submits her most original
essay.
First come, first serve First come first served
Free concert tickets are given on a Free concert tickets are given on a first
first come, first serve basis. come, first served basis.
Fix one’s bed Make up one’s bed
Al-Gabriel fixes his bed before he Al-Gabriel makes up his bed before he
takes a bath every morning. takes a bath every morning.

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Follow someone’s footsteps Follow in someone’s footsteps
Most children follow their parent’s Most children follow in their parent’s
footsteps. footsteps.
For a while Hold on./ Hold the line./ Hang on.
[On the phone] [On the phone]
Please for a while. Please hold the line.
Honor (academic distinction) Honors
Sophia graduated with honor. Sophia graduated with honors.
Last last year A year before last
Gloria spent her summer vacation Gloria spent her summer vacation in
in Hong Kong last last year. Hong Kong a year before last.
Next next year A year after next
Nesty will spend my summer I will spend my summer vacation in
vacation in Coron next next year. Coron a year after next.
Open the air conditioner. Turn on the air conditioner.
Close the computer. Turn off the computer.
 How can I open the flashlight mode  How can I turn on the flashlight
of my phone? mode of my phone?
 Please close the laptop after using.  Please turn off the laptop after using.
Prefer than Prefer to
John prefers online class than John prefers online class to modular
modular class. class.
Presidentiable Presidential candidate
Senatoriable Senatorial candidate
 Among the presidentiables, I will Presidential bet
vote the one who truly prioritizes Senatorial bet
the welfare of the marginalized. Presidential aspirant
 The senatoriables will be apparent Senatorial aspirant
next year.  Among the presidential aspirants, I
will vote the one who truly prioritizes
the welfare of the marginalized.
 The senatorial bets will be apparent
next year.
Rallyists Ralliers
The rallyists cry to abolish the Anti- The ralliers cry to abolish the Anti-
Terrorism Law. Terrorism Law.
Repeat … again Repeat/Say…again
 Please repeat what you have just  Please repeat what you have just
said again. said.
 Please repeat it again.  Please say it again.
Salvage Summary execute/kill
A public official was convicted for A public official was convicted for
salvaging innocent journalists. summary executing innocent
journalists.
Serve (amount of food for one person) Serving
Please give me five servers of Value Please give me five servings of Value
Meal 4. Meal 4.
Standing by Hanging out
This pandemic, I miss standing by This pandemic, I miss hanging out
with my friends. with my friends.
Traffic Heavy traffic
I miss my flight because of traffic. Traffic jam
I miss my flight because of traffic jam.

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 Where are you studying? Where do you study?
Which school (university) you are
studying?
Would you mind if I borrow your Would you mind if I borrow your
phone? phone?
Yes. Suit yourself. [Allowing No. Suit yourself. [Allowing request.]
request.] Yes. I need it, too. [Refusing request.]
No. I need it, too. [Refusing
request.]

Activity 1
Directions: Check (√) the box of the item that conforms to Standard English and
put an X to item with filipinisms.
Despite COVID-19 pandemic, rallyists persist on screaming out their
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dismay to the present administration.
The City Government of Dipolog prohibits teenagers to stand by at the
2.
Boulevard during curfew hours.
3. Sylvia prefers shopping at city malls to mountaineering.
4. It is too early to think for a presidential bet.
5. Please repeat your order again.
6. While in the midst of a traffic jam, I am editing my research proposal.
“Would you mind submitting your work via group chat Messenger?”
7.
“Yes. I don’t mind.” [You agreed with the request.]
8. Michael is shouting and shouting.
9. An alleged drug lord was salvaged last night.
I am glad the Cebu Pacific Piso Fare promo is not on a first come first
10.
serve basis.
Activity 2
Directions: Check (√) the box of the item that conforms to Standard English and
put an X to item with filipinisms.
1. Please don’t forget to make up your bed before taking your breakfast.
2. I enjoyed exploring The Ruins last last year.
Your feature article is the bestest of all since it perfectly follows the
3.
required benchmarks.
4. I want to follow the footsteps of successful businessmen.
5. I moved up from Grade 10 with honor.
6. Where do you study?
7. Please set me 10 servings of halo-halo.
Carl Sandburg in his poem, “A Father Sees His Son,” offers nine pieces
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of advice to teenagers.
9. Please close the computer.
10. I will buy a hectare of land a year after next.
Activity 3– Our Local Words and Expressions Turn Global
Directions: Check (√) the pink box of the word or expressions that are accepted as
new entries in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). Otherwise, put
an X.
1. adobo 6. barong tagalog
2. bahala na 7. carnapper
3. balikbayan 8. carnapping
4. balikbayan box 9. halo-halo
5. Barkada 10. kilig

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 What I Have Learned

I have learned that …

I find difficulty/difficulties in …
I have coped with the difficulty/difficulties by …

What I Can Do

Activity 1– Expressing Thoughts Using Words and Expressions

Reflecting Local Culture
At this point, you are now privileged to use the words and expressions
reflecting local culture in Standard English. Express thoughts by answering this
question: How to See COVID-19 Pandemic with a Silver Lining? You may use
the topic as the title of your composition, but you are encouraged to come up with
your own unique and striking title. If you decide to encode your work, use A4 size
Microsoft Word document, double space, normal margin, and Arial font size 12.
Otherwise, use intermediate paper. Your composition is judged according to the
following standards:
DN Actual
STANDARDS P S VS E
ME Points
PHYSICAL
1. Legibly wrote complete name, year and
0 5
section, and the date.
2. Observed proper margin, required
0 5
spacing, and legible penmanship.
3. Used at least 600 words. 0 5
ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT
4. Used striking title and introduction. 0 7 8 9 10
5. Developed thoughts or ideas of at least
0 14 16 18 20
two situations to see with a silver lining.
6. Used striking conclusion. 0 7 8 9 10
7. Effectively used at least 10 words or
expressions reflecting local culture in 0 14 16 18 20
Standard English.
8. Exhibited superb choice of words and
0 7 8 9 10
smooth transitions.
9. Observed correct grammar. 0 7 8 9 10
TIME CONSCIOUSNESS
10. Submitted the essay before or at exactly
0 5
________________ on ________________.
TOTAL /100
Legend: DNME – DOES NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS P – PASSED S – SATISFACTORY
VS – VERY SATISFACTORY E – EXCEaLLENT

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 Assessment

Activity 1
Directions: Answer the question with a Yes or No
________ 1. Are Filipinisms words or expressions that reflect our local
culture?
________ 2. Do Filipinisms conform to Standard English?
________ 3. Should Filipinisms be used in our every day language?
________ 4. Are some Filipinisms now accepted as new entries in two
international dictionaries such as the Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
and the MacMillan Dictionary?
________ 5. Should we embrace using Filipinisms while be cognizant of the
Standard English?
Activity 2
Directions: Check (√) the box of the following local word or expression if it is
acceptable in the international English lexicon.
Otherwise, put X on it.
SOUQPINOY.COM

PHOTO CREDIT: COCONUTS.CO

PHOTO CREDIT:

PHOTO CREDIT:
ZOMATO.COM

1. barkada 2. pan de sal

3. mani-pedi
ORANGEMAGAZINE.PH .COM
PHOTO CREDIT:

PHOTO CREDIT:
NEWS.ABS-CBN.COM

4.kilig moment 5. pulutan

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Activity 3
Directions: Write the letter that correspond to the meaning of the underlined word.
1. Filipinos exhibit utang na loob not just as a proof of gratefulness but
also as a way of life?
A. debt of gratitude C. debt of love
B. debt of honor D. debt of responsibility
2. Which of the following local expressions conforms to Standard English?
A. Birds of the same feather flock together.
B. First come, first served.
C. Open the radio.
D. Where are you studying?
3. Which of the following local expressions does NOT conform to Standard
English?
A. Heavy traffic impedes my scheduled appointments.
B. I have finished filling out my personal data sheet.
C. My kid is drawing and drawing Tomatoa and Maui.
D. You can definitely cope with stress.
4. Which is NOT true about Filipinisms?
A. Most English dictionaries accepted them as their new word entries.
B. They are part of our local culture.
C. They conform to Standard English.
D. We should cherish Filipinisms as they are.
5. Which of the following dish is NOT included Oxford English Dictionary (OED)?
A. adobo B. halo-halo C. inihaw D. sinigang

Additional Activities

I Am a Poet
In this section, you are privileged to showcase your artistry in making two
kinds of poems: acrostic and ciquain.
A. Acrostic Poem
Your Dictionary defines acrostic poem as a poem where certain letters
in each line spell out a word of a phrase. Your task is to create an
acrostic of any of the Filipinisms.
B. Cinquain
Using a one-word Filipinism, make your own ciquain.
Your Dictionary explains how to make a ciquain:
1. The first line is one word.
2. The second line contains two adjectives.
3. The third line has three words ending in "ing."
4. The fourth line has four or more words that make a complete
sentence.
5. The fifth line is one word.

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What I Know What’s New What’s More What I Can Do
1. pieces of advice Activity 1 Activity 1 Answers vary.
2. birds of a All answers are Not 1. X Assessment
feather flock As. 2. X Activity 1
together. Activity 2 3. / 1. Yes
3. cope with All answers are /. 4. X 2. No
4. dispose of What is It 5. X 3. Yes
5. fill out Activity 1 6. / 4. Yes
6. first come, first 1. SE 7. X 5. Yes
served 2. SE 8. X Activity 2
7. follow in the 3. SE 9. X All answers are /.
footsteps of 4. F 10. X Activity 3
8. take your 5. SE Activity 2 1. A
medicine. 6. F 1. / 2. B
9. repeat (delete 7. SE 2. X 3. C
“again”) or 8. F 3. X 4. C
say…again 9. F 4. X 5. C
10. Ralliers 10. SE 5. X Additional
6. X Activities
7. / Answers vary.
8. /
9. X
10. /
Activity 3
All answers are /.
Answer Key
 References

Book
Malicsi, Jonathan (2010). The English linguistic project English manual.
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Collins Dictionary. (2020). Retrieved from https://www.collinsdictionary.com/
Macmillan Dictionary. (2020) Retrieved from
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/us
Meriam-Webster Dictionary. (2020). Retrieved from
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Oxford English Dictionary. (2020) Retrieved from
https://www.lexico.com/?search_filter=en_dictionary
What is standard English? (2020) In Oxford English dictionary. Retrieved from
https://www.lexico.com/grammar/standard-english
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Russel, J. (2009). Context clues. Retrieved from
https://www.slideshare.net/russell.jean/context-clues-1171598
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