English: Quarter 4 - Module 4: Observing Correct Grammar in Making Definitions

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English
Quarter 4 – Module 4:
Observing Correct Grammar in
Making Definitions
English – Grade 10
Quarter 4 – Module 4: Observing Correct Grammar in Making Definitions
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English
Quarter 4 – Module 4:
Observing Correct Grammar in
Making Definitions
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the English Grade 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Observing Correct Grammar in Making Definitions.
The activities in this module are arranged sequentially to help the learners
understand the topic and develop the desired skill or learning competency.
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage
and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the English Grade 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Observing Correct Grammar in Making Definitions.
The activities in this module are arranged sequentially to help you learners
understand the topic and develop the desired skill or learning competency.
As a learner, you must learn to become responsible for your own learning.
Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of the

following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher-facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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Let Us Learn
Hello Grade 10, welcome to another journey of learning.
In your previous lesson, you learned about definitions. That

learning will be enhanced more in this module; moreover, you will have
new concepts which will help you in giving and making definitions.
In this module you will master the Most Essential Learning

Competency (MELC): Observe correct grammar in making definitions.
To master the competency, you are expected to:
• understand the rules of subject-verb agreement;

• define words observing correct grammatical structure;
• tell the importance of observing correct grammar in day to
day conversations.
What you should know, therefore, are the rules of subject- verb
agreement. Your target evidence in showing understanding of the
concept is to be able to make definitions employing correct grammar.
Enjoy learning!
Let Us Try
PRE-TEST
MODULE 4
Let us try if you have background knowledge of the topic. This is a

diagnostic test. This measures how far do you know about the subject matter.
Directions: Read the definitions carefully. On your answer sheet, put a tick
mark (√) if the definition observes correct grammar. If it is otherwise, put (X).
____1. Physics are branch of science that deal with matter and energy and
their interactions.
____2. Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.
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____3. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object which is
constant in all circumstances.
____4. Space Science is a discipline that studies phenomena occurring in the

upper atmosphere, in space, or on celestial bodies other than Earth.
____5. Bacteria is a unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack
organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease.
____6. Acid is any water-soluble compound having a sour taste and capable
of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt.
____7. An anemometer is a meteorological instrument that measures wind

speed, either be gauging velocity or pressure.
____8. Brood is a family of young animals, especially of a bird, produced at

one hatching or birth.
____9. A parenthesis is a word or phrase inserted into a sentence to explain

or elaborate which may be placed in brackets or between dashes or
commas.
____10. Ellipsis are punctuation marks with three periods in a row which
signifies that words or figures are missing.
____ 11. Swarm is a great number of honeybees emigrating together from a

hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere.
____12. Base word or root word is the form of a word to which prefixes and
suffixes are added to create new words.
____13. Inverted commas or speech marks is a punctuation mark that is used

to demarcate words (either spoken or written) that are directly quoted,
including speech, text or titles and authors.
____14. Independent clause or main clause is a group of words which contains

a subject and a verb that can stand on its own. relationships between form-
class words.
____15. Structure-class words are classes of words that show the grammatical
or structural.
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Now, you may compare your answers with the answers provided in the
Key Answers page.
Let Us Study
Let us begin the fun-packed learning. This module seeks to hone your
21st Century Skills such as critical thinking, sound reasoning, analysis and
content interpretation.
This part is your jumping-off point. Here, your previous experiences will
be refreshed or new one will be created as your reading will traverse you to a
majestic sand dune.
Activity 1: The Springboard
Have you gone to Laoag, Ilocos Sur? Ilocos Norte?
Have you seen sand dunes?
Let us learn one of the many kinds of sand dunes which is the
longitudinal dunes.
Directions: Read the paragraph. Then, answer the questions that follow.
Longitudinal dunes are long low ridges of sand that lie

approximately at right angles to the trend of the sand waves, or parallel to
the direction of the wind. Some of the ridges are almost straight; others
are slightly wavy. They range up to about 10 metres in height and 30
metres in width. Many are more than one and one-half kilometres long.
Both sides of these dunes have practically the same slope and are usually
covered with grass and shrubs. While the crest is usually bare of
vegetation, on some dunes, even the crest is covered. Where this occurs,
it means that wind action has stopped on this particular dune.
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Comprehension Questions:
1. What is talked about in the paragraph?

___________________________________________________________________ .
2. Describe the ridges.
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3. What is the implication when sand dunes occur?
___________________________________________________________________ .
Great that you have learned about sand dunes. In the next preceding
part, you will be learning rules on subject – verb agreement.
Activity 2: The Equation
Directions. Read the line lifted from the paragraph. Label it following the
A=B+C. Then, answer the questions that follow.
Longitudinal dunes are long low ridges of sand that lie approximately
at right angles to the trend of the sand waves, or parallel to the direction of
the wind.
A. Answer the following:
1. What is the concept word?
_________________________________________________________________________ .
2. To what genus or class does the defined word belong?
_________________________________________________________________________ .
3. What is/are its distinguishing feature/s?
_________________________________________________________________________ .
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Reread the line lifted from the paragraph then focus on the highlighted part.
Longitudinal dunes are long low ridges of sand that lie approximately
at right angles to the trend of the sand waves, or parallel to the direction of
the wind.
Let us focus on the subject-verb relationship.
B. Answer the following:
1. What is the subject?

____________________________________________________________________ .
2. What is the number of the subject?
____________________________________________________________________ .
3. Why is “are” used as the verb?
____________________________________________________________________ .
4. Does it observe correct grammar?
____________________________________________________________________ .
Longitudal dunes is plural in number; hence, base form of the verb be is

used. And that is what you are going to focus in this module. So, yes, the
above-lifted definition observes correct subject-verb agreement.
Let us discuss further the rules on subject-verb agreement.
Basic Principle: Singular subjects need S- form of the verb, others call
it singular verb; plural subjects need base form of the verb or what we
commonly call plural verbs.
Example 1:
A forsythia is a flowering shrub with

yellow bell-shaped blossoms.
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forsythia-flowers
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Example 2:
Axes are the "x" and "y" lines that cross

at right angles to make a graph.
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Example 3:
A glossary is a list of words or
phrases used in a particular field with their
definitions.
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In example number 1, the subject, forsythia, is singular. According to

the general rule, a singular subject takes S-form of the verb or singular verb
hence the use of is.
In example 2, the subject is axes. The subject is plural in number.

According to the general principle, plural subjects take base form of the verb.
Hence, the verb used is base form of be verb which is are.
The subject in example number 3 is glossary. Glossary is singular in

number. So, the verb to be used is S-form of the verb or singular verb. Hence,
it uses the verb is.
Now, how do we form S-form of the verb?
1. S-form of the verb is formed by adding -s to the base form of the verb.
Base Form S- form
Run Runs
Cook Cooks
2. S-form of the verb is formed by adding -es to the base form of the
verb ending in vowels.
Base Form S- form
Go Goes
Do Does
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3. S-form of the verb is formed by adding -es to the base form of the
verb ending in ss, sh, (t)ch, zz, and x:
Base Form S- form

Miss Misses
Push Push es
4. S-form of the verb is formed by dropping -y change it to i then add -

es.
Base Form S- form
Fly Flies
Carry Carries
Note:
Words that ends in -y preceded by a vowel do not follow rule number 4.
Base Form S- form

Buy Buys
Spray Sprays
Rule 1: WHEN THE SUBJECTS ARE JOINED BY “AND”

Subjects joined by “and” take plural verbs.
Example 1:
The umbra, penumbra and antumbra are parts of a shadow created
by any light source.
Subjects joined by “and” are generally plural in number. The compound
subjects in our examples are umbra, penumbra, antumbra and they are
joined by and. According to Rule 1, subjects joined by and take the base
form of the verb. The three subjects in the definition sentence are joined by
and. The subjects are plural in number hence take base form of the be verb,
are.
Rule 2: WHEN TWO SUBJECTS REFER TO THE SAME THING
Subjects joined by and but refer to the same thing, take S-form of the verb or
singular verb.
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A block and tackle is a compound pulley where
several pulleys are mounted on each axle, further
increasing the mechanical advantage.
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Rule number 2 is an exception to Rule 1. Compound subjects joined by

“and” but refer to the same thing is singular in number. The subjects block
and tale are joined by and. Yet it means the same thing, hence singular in
number. Therefore, the verb to be used is S-form or singular verb. That is
why, in our example, the verb is singular.
Rule 3: WHEN SINGULAR SUBJECTS ARE JOINED BY “OR”
Compound subjects joined by or takes S-form of the
verb or singular verb.
Example 1:
Variable resistor or Rheostat is an electrical

resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance are
continuously variable by moving a knob or slider and
correspondingly decrease or increase the current
flowing.
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The compound subjects in Example 1 are joined
by or. The subjects variable resistor and rheostat are
joined by or. It is singular in number. Therefore, S-form of the verb or singular
verb is used.
Example 2:
Intensive Pronoun or Reflexive Pronoun is a pronoun ending in -self,

myself, yourself, himself, herself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves. It often
names the receiver of an action
In example 2, the subjects Intensive Pronoun and Reflexive Pronoun
are joined by or. Rule 3 says the subjects joined by or are taken as singular.
Therefore, the verb used is S-form of be verb, is.
Rule 4: WHEN WORDS END IN -S

Subjects that end in -s and appear to be plural but are really singular,
require S-form of the verbs.
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Example 1:
Measles is a highly contagious illness caused by a virus that replicates
in the nose and throat of an infected child or adult.
Example 2:
Calculus is the branch of mathematics that deals with the finding and
properties of derivatives and integrals of functions, by methods originally
based on the summation of infinitesimal differences.
Measles and calculus end with -s. They are plural in form but singular
in meaning. Rule 4 says words plural in form but singular in meaning takes
S-form of the verb. Hence, S-form of the be verb is used in both definitions.
Rule 5: WHEN A COLLECTIVE NOUN IS USED

When regarded as a unit, collective nouns, as well as noun phrases denoting
quantity, take singular verbs.
Family is a basic social unit consisting of people who are related to each
other by blood, love or trust.
Family is a collective noun regarded as a single unit. It is singular in
number for it does not indicate many units in the family. Hence, S-form of
the verb or singular verb is used.
How do you identify it is taken as a single unit? The key question is

whether what is referred is the group itself. If it rather talks about the
individual members of the group, then it denotes plurality.
Let Us Practice
Now that you have learned the lesson, let us see if you could already
apply the concepts.
Activity 3: The Lens

Directions: Study the following definition. Identify subject-verb relationships.
Like the lens, zoom in to every single detail of the definition. Analyze whether
or not the definitions observed correct grammar. On your answers sheet put
the word Yes in Q1 if the definition observes correct grammar. If it is
otherwise, do Q2, change the definition, make the verb agree with the subject
in number. Then, substantiate your answer with the subject-verb agreement
rule.
1. Cleft clause or Cleft sentence are clause or sentence divided into two
segments.
Q1. Does it observe correct grammar? ____________________________________
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Q2. If not, write the word definition that observes correct grammar.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Q3. What is the applicable subject-verb agreement rule?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. Complementizer is a word that introduces a complement clause.
Q1. Does it observe correct grammar? _________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Echo question is a question which repeats a previous utterance and

amounts to a request for the repetition of that utterance.

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
4. Function words or grammatical words is words that is defined

by their role or function in grammar rather than in terms of dictionary
definition.

___________________________________________________________________________
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5. An anemometer is a meteorological instrument that measures wind speed,
either be gauging velocity or pressure.

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Let Us Practice More
Practice makes perfect, isn’t it? Now, let us practice more. This drill
will help you understand the concept better. Also, it will help you deepen your
understanding and have a good grasp of the lesson.
Activity 4: Best Fit

Directions. Read the definitions below. Then, choose the verb form that fits
best the sentence. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. Abstract noun (is, are) a noun that names an idea, event, quality, or
concept.
2. Acrostic (is, are) a poetic form which is organized by the initial letters of a
key word, either at the beginning of lines, or with lines arranged around
them.
3. An apostrophe (is, are) a punctuation mark used to indicate either omitted
letters or possession.
4. Assonance or vowel rhyme (is, are) a sound device which is repetition of
vowel sounds.
5. Ballad (is, are) a poem or song which tells a story characterized by short,
regular verses with a rhyme scheme.
6. Combinatorics (is, are) the study of different combinations and groupings
of numbers, often used in probability and statistics, as well as in scheduling
problems and Sudoku puzzles
7. Game Theory (is, are) a branch of mathematics that attempts to
mathematically capture behavior in strategic situations, in which an
individual’s success in making choices depends on the choices of others, with
applications in the areas of economics, politics, biology, engineering, etc.
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8. Group Theory (is, are) the mathematical field that studies the algebraic
structures and properties of groups and the mappings between them
9. Hyperbola (is, are) a smooth symmetrical curve with two branches
produced by the section of a conical surface
10. Linear Regression (is, are) a technique in statistics and probability theory
for modelling scattered data by assuming an approximate linear relationship
between the dependent and independent variables
11. Nervous System (is, are) a network of specialized cells that help an
organism communicate information about the surroundings and thus react
accordingly is known as nervous system.
12. Non-Renewable Resources (is, are) natural resources such as coal or
mineral ores that are not replaceable after its removal.
13. Nuclear Physics (is, are) the branch of science that studies the nucleus of
an atom is known as nuclear physics. It is a subfield of quantum physics.
14. Photolysis (is, are) a chemical process by which molecules are broken
down into smaller units through the absorption of light.
15. Primary Air Pollutants (is, are) pollutants that are pumped into our
atmosphere and directly pollute the air.
Let Us Remember
At this point, you surely have learned the key concepts.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• The verb must always agree with its subject in number.

• A singular subject requires S-form of the verb; a plural subject requires
base form of the verb.
• Compound subjects joined by “and” take base form of the verb.
• Compound subjects joined by “and” but refer to the same thing or object
take S-form of the verb.
• Singular subjects joined by “or” take S-form of the verb.
• Nouns plural in form but singular in meaning take S-form of the verb.
• Collective nouns take base form of the verb.
Write below your learnings in this module.

At this point, I could say that I have learned _________________________
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Let Us Assess
Now that you are well-versed with the lesson, let us check if you fully
understood the lesson.
Activity 5: Making Definitions
A. Define the following words. Make sure to observe correct grammar.
Then, encircle the Subject and underline the verb.
Example:
Pigment is a substance whose presence in plant or animal tissues produces
a characteristic color.
English Terms and Concepts
1. Antecedent
__________________________________________________________________
2. Foreign plural
__________________________________________________________________
3. Inflection
__________________________________________________________________
4. Non-count noun
__________________________________________________________________
5. Open interrogative clause or wh-interrogative
__________________________________________________________________
Science Terms and Concepts

6. atoms
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7. Celestial bodies
__________________________________________________________________
8. electromagnet
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Math Terms and concept
9. Mathematics
__________________________________________________________________
10. Prime Number
__________________________________________________________________
B. Read and analyze the word definitions given. Identify which word definition
observes correct grammar. Write the letter of your answer on your answer
sheet.
1. A. Non-restrictive is a modifier that is non-restrictive adds meaning

to a noun phrase in a way which does not restrict or limit its reference.
B. Non-restrictive are a modifier that is non-restrictive adds meaning
C. Non-restrictive were a modifier that is non-restrictive adds meaning
2. A. Lactobacillus is a bacterium usually found in fermenting products,

such as yogurts.
B. Lactobacillus are bacterium usually found in fermenting products,
such as yogurts.
C. Lactobacillus were bacterium usually found in fermenting products,
such as yogurts.
3. A. The boom and bust cycle is business cycle or economic cycle of

alternating phases of economic growth and decline.
B. The boom and bust cycle are business cycle or economic cycle of
C. The boom and bust cycle were business cycle or economic cycle of
4. A. Biospheres or ecospheres is a mostly closed ecosystem of a specific

size that contains a mix of plants and animals that is completely self-
sufficient.
B. Biospheres or ecospheres are mostly closed ecosystems of a specific
size that contain a mix of plants and animals that are completely self-
sufficient.
C. Biospheres or ecospheres is a mostly closed ecosystems of a specific
size that contains a mix of plants and animals that are completely self-
sufficient.
5. A. Electrolysis is the process by which hydrogen and oxygen are

generated from water.
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B. Electrolysis are the processes by which hydrogen and oxygen are
C. Electrolysis are the process by which hydrogen and oxygen are
6. A. Adjacent angles is two angle that have a common side and a common
vertex (corner point), and don't overlap.
B. Adjacent angles are two angles that have a common side and a
common vertex (corner point), and don't overlap.
C. Adjacent angles were two angle that have a common side and a
common vertex (corner point), and don't overlap.
7. A. Infinitesimal calculus is a branch of mathematics involving

derivatives and integrals, used to study motion and changing values.
B. Infinitesimal calculus are branches of mathematics involving
C. Infinitesimal calculus were branch of mathematics involving
8. A. Photosynthesis is a process that enable plants and some bacteria to

capture the sun’s energy and turn it into food and oxygen.
B. Photosynthesis is a processes that enables plants and some bacteria
to capture the sun’s energy and turn it into food and oxygen.
C. Photosynthesis is a process that enables plants and some bacteria
to capture the sun’s energy and turn it into food and oxygen.
9. A. Periodic tables is a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements

according to atomic number as based on the periodic law.
A. Periodic table are a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements
A. Periodic table is a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements
10. A. Knee-jerk reactions is the involuntary contraction of the leg when

the knee is tapped with a doctor’s mallet.
B. Knee-jerk reaction is the involuntary contraction of the leg when the
knee is tapped with a doctor’s mallet.
C. Knee-jerk reaction are the involuntary contraction of the leg when
the knee is tapped with a doctor’s mallet.
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Let Us Enhance
Activity 6: Definition Probe

Directions: Each item contains Definition 1 and Definition 2. Analyze each
carefully. Choose the best one that describes the definitions given.
1. Definition 1: Riemannian geometry is a non-Euclidean geometry that

studies curved surfaces and differentiable manifolds in higher
dimensional spaces
Definition 2: Spherical trigonometry is a branch of spherical geometry
which deals with polygons (especially triangles) on the sphere, and the
relationships between their sides and angles.
A. Only definition 1 observes correct grammar.
B. Only definition 2 observes correct grammar.
C. Both definition 1 and Definition 2 observe correct grammar.
D. Both definition 1 and Definition 2 do not observe correct grammar.
2. Definition 1: Comparative clause are subordinate clause which modifies

a gradable word (adjective, adverb or determiner), and specifies.
the standard against which a comparison is being made.
Definition 2: Compound sentence are sentence which contains two or
more clauses.
3. Definition 1: Homonym are words which have the same spelling or

pronunciation as another, but different meaning or origin.
Definition 2: Homophones are words which have the same sound as
another but different meaning
or different spelling
4. Definition 1: Taste buds are receptors for taste that are located around
the upper surface of the tongue, soft palate, and throat.
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Definition 2: Pulley system are a simple machine, consisting of a wheel
with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction, or point
of application of a force applied to the rope
5. Definition 1: A preservative is a natural or synthetic substance or

chemical that is added to products such as foods, pharmaceuticals,
paints, biological samples, wood, etc. to prevent decomposition by
bacterial growth or by unwanted chemical changes.
Definition 2: High plain or tableland are an area of highland, usually
consisting of relatively flat terrain. A highly eroded plateau is called a
dissected plateau
How was your learning so far? Do you already have the full grasp of the lesson?
Now, summarize what you have learned by doing any of the activities below.
Activity 7: Differentiated Tasks!

Direction: Choose one task according to your inclination. Be guided with
the rubric below.
For those who love to write

Two-Peso Summary
Write a two-peso summary of the lesson in paragraph form. Each
word is worth 10 cents.
For those who love to sing

DJ Summary
Write what you learned in the form of a favorite song. The song could
be your original composition.
For those who love to draw

Picture Perfect
Draw/illustrate what you have learned. It could be a symbol that
typifies your learning. Write a line or two about your drawing.
Rubric
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Excellent (5) Satisfactory (3) Poor (1)
Content In depth knowledge of the Knowledge of the Lack knowledge of the
lesson is very evident. There lesson is evident. lesson is very evident.
is showing that the student There is showing that There is showing that
has fully understood the the student has the student has not fully
concept. understood the understood the concept
concept. yet.
Organization The output in presented in a The output in The output in presented
very organized manner. Well- presented in an in manner in which there
thought of output. The organized manner. is not clarity as to
organization helps send a Well-thought of output. content and essence.
clear indication of
understanding.
Language and Free from any error in There are a few errors There are considerable
Mechanics spelling, grammar, and in spelling, grammar, number of errors in
punctuation. and punctuation. spelling, grammar, and
punctuation.
Let Us Reflect
Congratulations! You have come to the last part of the module. It is

hoped that you will apply have you have learned from today onwards in your
own context. For the finale, do the activity.
Activity 8: Aha! and Huh?

Directions: In relation to the topic in this module, write down “ahas” for the
things that you have learned and “huhs” for the things you still have questions
about.
Ahas!
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___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ .
Huhs?
_______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ .
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Activity 2. The Equation Pretest
A. Longitudinal dunes are long low ridges of sand that lie approximately at right angles to the
1. X
trend of the sand waves, or parallel to the direction of the wind. 2. √
1. Longitudinal dunes 3. √
2. long low ridges of sand 4. √
3. lie approximately at right angles to the trend of the sand waves, or parallel to the direction of 5. X
the wind 6. √
B. 1. Longitudinal dunes 7. √
2. Plural 8. √
3. Subject is plural so plural verb is used 9. √
4. Yes 10. X
11. √
12. √
13. X
A B C 14. √
15. √
Activity 1. The Springboard
1. Longitudinal dunes
2. The ridges are approximately at right angles to the trend of the sand waves, or
parallel to the direction of the wind. Some of the ridges are almost straight; others
are slightly wavy. They range up to about 10 metres in height and 30 metres in
width. Both sides of these dunes have practically the same slope and are usually
covered with grass and shrubs
3. It implies that there is a strong wind that carries the sand then it stopped to a
certain point forming dunes.
Key Answers
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Activity 6. Definition Probe Activity 5. B.
Making Definitions
1. C
2. A 1. A 5. A 9. C
3. B 2. A 6. B 10. B
4. A 3. A 7. A
5. A 4. B 8. C
Activity 4. Best Fit Activity 3. The Lens
1. is 6. Is 11. Is 1. Q1 Yes
2. is 7. Is 12 are Q2 Rule 3 : WHEN SINGULAR SUBJECTS ARE JOINED BY
“OR”
3. is 8. Is 13. Is
Compound subjects joined by or takes S-form of the verb.
4. is 9. Is 14. Is
2. Q1 Yes
5. is 10. Is 15. are
Q2 Basic Principle: Singular subjects need S- form of the verb,
others call it singular verb
3. Q1 Yes
4. Q1 No
Q2 Function words or grammatical words are words that is defined
by their role or function in grammar rather than in terms of
dictionary definition.
Q3 Basic Principle: Plural subjects need base form of the verb or
what we commonly call plural verbs.
5. Q1 Yes
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Published by the Department of Education

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Anne Georgette A. Bustamante

Printed in the Philippines by ________________________

Department of Education –Davao City

For the learner:

As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of the

Hello Grade 10, welcome to another journey of learning.

In your previous lesson, you learned about definitions. That

In this module you will master the Most Essential Learning

To master the competency, you are expected to:

• understand the rules of subject-verb agreement;

Let us try if you have background knowledge of the topic. This is a

____2. Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.

____4. Space Science is a discipline that studies phenomena occurring in the

____7. An anemometer is a meteorological instrument that measures wind

____8. Brood is a family of young animals, especially of a bird, produced at

____9. A parenthesis is a word or phrase inserted into a sentence to explain

____ 11. Swarm is a great number of honeybees emigrating together from a

____13. Inverted commas or speech marks is a punctuation mark that is used

____14. Independent clause or main clause is a group of words which contains

Longitudinal dunes are long low ridges of sand that lie

1. What is talked about in the paragraph?

3. What is the implication when sand dunes occur?

Activity 2: The Equation

Let us focus on the subject-verb relationship.

B. Answer the following:

1. What is the subject?

Longitudal dunes is plural in number; hence, base form of the verb be is

Let us discuss further the rules on subject-verb agreement.

A forsythia is a flowering shrub with

Axes are the "x" and "y" lines that cross

In example number 1, the subject, forsythia, is singular. According to

In example 2, the subject is axes. The subject is plural in number.

The subject in example number 3 is glossary. Glossary is singular in

Base Form S- form

4. S-form of the verb is formed by dropping -y change it to i then add -

Base Form S- form

Rule 1: WHEN THE SUBJECTS ARE JOINED BY “AND”

Rule number 2 is an exception to Rule 1. Compound subjects joined by

Variable resistor or Rheostat is an electrical

Intensive Pronoun or Reflexive Pronoun is a pronoun ending in -self,

Rule 4: WHEN WORDS END IN -S

Rule 5: WHEN A COLLECTIVE NOUN IS USED

How do you identify it is taken as a single unit? The key question is

Activity 3: The Lens

Q3. What is the applicable subject-verb agreement rule?

2. Complementizer is a word that introduces a complement clause.

Q1. Does it observe correct grammar? _________________________

3. Echo question is a question which repeats a previous utterance and

Q1. Does it observe correct grammar? _________________________

4. Function words or grammatical words is words that is defined

Q1. Does it observe correct grammar? _________________________

Q1. Does it observe correct grammar? _________________________

Let Us Practice More

Activity 4: Best Fit

At this point, you surely have learned the key concepts.

• The verb must always agree with its subject in number.