ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

EXPANDED TERTIARY EDUCATION EQUIVALENCY AND ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

(E T E E A P )
2600 Legarda St., Manila, Philippines
www.arellano.edu.ph

GENERAL EDUCATION: CLUSTER 1 - ENGLISH

MODULE FOR: BASIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Tenses of Verbs
TOPIC:

OVERVIEW: This module discusses the different tenses of the which is one of the core components in studying the grammatical structure of the language. These
topics lead students to be more proficient in communicating their thoughts in English.

On successful completion of this module, the student is able to:

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Use the correct form of the verb in sentences.
2. Speak and write more effectively using the correct tenses of the verb.
CONTENT:
TENSES OF VERBS

Tense refers to time of the action or condition expressed by the verb. Time refers to the present, past or future. In the conjunction of verbs, two main
groups of tenses can be formed: the simple tenses and the perfect tenses.

The three simple tenses are simple present, simple past and simple future. The perfect tenses are present perfect tense, past perfect tense and future
perfect tense.

Present Tense- denotes present time. It is used to express:

1. Present action
I hit the ball.

2. General truths
The earth revolves around the sun.

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 3. Permanent Condition
The Philippines is in Southeast Asia.

4. Habitual Action
I go to the market everyday.

5 Future Action
Andrei’s recital starts at 7:00 tonight.

The present progressive is formed by adding- ing to the present form of he verb and using the linking verbs am, is and are. It expresses an action going
on in the present time
Gina is brushing her teeth now.
The children are playing under the rain now.

The present perfect tense is formed by using has or have and the past participle of the main verb. It is used to express:
1. An action or condition that happened at some indefinite past time.
She has watched that movie.

2 an action that began in the past and completed at the time of speaking.
The losers have just conceded.

3 an action that began in the past and continues to the present.

I have worked in this company for more than five years.

Past Tense- is used to express an action that happened in a definite past time.
Andie visited Lara in her Tagaytay residence last Saturday.
He bought a Sony laptop yesterday.

The past progressive is formed by adding –ing to the present form of the verb and linking verbs was or were. It expresses an action going on in the past
time when another past action took place.
John was watching when I arrived home.
They were dancing that time.

The past perfect tense is formed by using had and the past participle of the main verb.
It is used to express the earlier of the two past actions.
Jojo had eaten his breakfast before he went to school.

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 Future Tense- is used to express future action or condition.
I will fix the broken chair tomorrow
Camille will buy a new bag next week.

The future progressive is formed by adding- ing to the present form of the verb and using will be or shall be. It expresses an action that will be going on in
a future time.
I will be taking a bath later.
They will be performing on stage soon.

The future perfect tense is formed by using shall have or will have and the past participle of the main verb. It expresses an action that will be completed
before another future action.
I shall have reviewed all my lessons before I take the test.
By the time I reach fifty years old, all my children shall have finished their studies.

ACTIVITIES/TASKS: Task 1: Use the verbs below in sentences using present tense, past tense and future tense.
A. drive
B. cut
C. forget
D. swim
E. think

Task 2 : Underline the correct tense of the verb inside the parentheses.
1. The sun (rises, rose) earlier each day.
2. Roland (lost , lose, loses) his tablet a couple of hours ago.
3. Germs ( were, are ) carriers of disease.
4. The candidate usually (made, make, makes) promises during election campaign
5. The woman (is crossing, was crossing) the street .
6. Do you (have, has, had) a new idea for our plan.
7. Arbie (speaks , has spoken, spoke) to the director a while ago.
8. They (go, went, will go) to the museum soon.
9. ( Were, Are) you here every Sunday?
10. I (am, was, will be) her escort in the party tonight.

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REFERENCES, READINGS, and OTHER Atienza, Leticia P. Basic Communication and Thinking Skills for College freshmen. Bulacan: Trinitas Publishing, Inc., 2007.
PERTINENT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Navarro, Paz et. al. Study and Thinking Skills in English. Makati City: Grandwater Publications and Research Corporation, 2005

ASSESSMENT: ASSESSMENT METHOD: Paper and Pencil Test

ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE: Written Test (Task 1 and 2)

TOPIC: Subject- Verb Agreement

OVERVIEW: This module discusses the rules on subject- verb agreement which is one of the core components in studying the grammatical structure of the
language. These topics lead students to be more proficient in communicating their thoughts in English.

On successful completion of this module the student is able to:

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Apply the rules-on-subject verb agreement correctly.
Communicate more effectively .

CONTENT: SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

The following are rules on subject –verb agreement:
1. Singular subjects take singular verbs; plural subjects take plural verbs.
John prays the rosary everyday.
We play volleyball every Sunday.
2. Words intervening between the subject and the verb do not affect the number of the subject.
Madel , as well as her friends, was invited to Faye’s birthday party yesterday.
3. Compound subjects joined by neither-nor, either-or and not only-but also, the verb agrees with the nearer subject.
Neither Diana nor her classmates are interested to join the rally.
Either her classmates or Diana is interested to join the rally.
4. Compound subjects joined by and take a plural verb if they refer to two units and a singular verb is used if they refer to one person or thing.
Greg and Eliza are best of friends.
Coffee and cream is my usual drink in the morning.
5. A collective noun requires a singular verb when the members are acting as one; a plural verb is used if the members are acting separately.
The family prays together everyday.
The family share their ideas on how to beautify their house.

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 6. The verb agrees with its subject, not with its predicate noun.
Her main problem is her friends.
Her friends are her main problem.

7. The verb agrees with the positive subject, not with the negative.
Anna,, not her classmates, was invited by the Guidance Counselor.es
Her classmates, not Ana, were invited by the Guidance counselor.

8. Amount of money, period of time, unit of measurement take a singular verb.

One thousand pesos is not enough for my weekly allowance.
Seven days is not enough for my vacation.

9. A singular verb is used for nouns plural in form but singular in meaning.
The news is quite alarming.
Economics is an interesting subject.

10 A singular verb is used when the subject is a title of a book, play, story or musical composition.
“Ten Holes” is a moving story of self discovery.
Romeo and Juliet is written by William Shakespeare.

11. Indefinite pronouns like each, everyone, nobody require singular verbs. Both, several, and many require plural verbs.
Everyone is invited to the party.
Several were inspired by his message.

12. Plural indefinite pronouns such as some, all and most are singular when they are refer to the number.
Some of her dresses were out of style.
Most of the work was done by the women.

13. The expression the number of takes singular verb; the expression a number of takes plural verb.
The number of things she is working on is numerous.
A number of things are keeping her busy

14. Adjective used as subjects takes the plural form of the verb.
The hard working are rewarded.

15. Noun that express abstract ideas are usually singular in form. They require singular verbs.
Pity comes naturally from the forgiving heart.
Courage makes us survive difficult ordeals.

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ACTIVITIES/TASKS: Task 1 : Write a telephone conversation between two employees who are talking about their forthcoming three-day seminar in Cebu.. Make sure
that all your verbs appropriately agree with their subjects.

Task 2: Name your choice for presidency then discuss your reasons for choosing him or her, Apply the rules on subject-verb agreement in all
your sentences.

REFERENCES, READINGS, and OTHER Atienza, Leticia P. Basic Communication and Thinking Skills for College freshmen. Bulacan: Trinitas Publishing, Inc., 2007.
PERTINENT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Navarro, Paz et. al. Study and Thinking Skills in English. Makati City: Grandwater Publications and Research Corporation, 2005.

ASSESSMENT: ASSESSMENT METHOD: Written output

ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE: Telephone conservation script

Voice of Verbs
TOPIC:

OVERVIEW: This module discusses the rules on subject- verb agreement which is one of the core components in studying the grammatical structure of the
language. These topics lead students to be more proficient in communicating their thoughts in English.

On successful completion of this module, the student is able to:

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Identify and explain the two voices of verbs.
2. Use the different voices of verbs in a sentence

CONTENT: VOICE OF VERBS

I. Introduction
Voice is that property of verbs which shows whether the subjects act or is acted upon. There are two voices: the active and the passive.

II. Presentation of Lesson

1. A verb is in the active voice when the subject is the doer of the action.
He composes song
The police authorities shot the robber

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 2. A verb is in the passive voice when the subject is the receiver of the action.
The poem is composed by her
The robber was shot by the police authorities.

Rules in changing verb of different tenses from active to passive.

1. If the transitive verb is in the simple present tense, use the present form of the linking verb that agrees in number with the subjects and the
past participle form of the main verb.
Active: the boy locks the door
Passive : The door is locked by the boy.

2. If the verb is in the present progressive tense ,use the present form of the be plus being and the past participle form of the main verb.
Active: The boy is breaking the fence.
Passive: The fence is being broken by the boy.

3. If the verb is in the past tense, use the past form of the linking verb and the past participle form of the man verb.
Active: Lilly bought some of dresses in Hong Kong
Passive: Some dresses were bought by Lilly in Hong Kong
le
4. If the verb is in the past progressive tense, use the past form of the linking verb plus being and the past participle
form of the main verb.
Active: Gina was preparing supper when the brownout occurred.
Passive: Supper was being prepared by Gina when the brownout occurred.

5. If the verb is in the simple future tense, use the same helping verb shall or will plus be and the past participle form of the main verb.
Active: Miss Francisco will teach English I tomorrow.
Passive: English I will be taught by Miss Francisco. Tomorrow.

ACTIVITIES/TASKS: Task 1: Present the steps in cooking a certain dish that you know using the present passive form of the verb.

Task 2: Write five sentences in the present active then transform them to:
A. Present Passive
B. Past Passive
C. Future Passive
D. Present Progressive Passive
E. Past Progressive Passive
F. Future Progressive Passive

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REFERENCES, READINGS, and OTHER Atienza, Leticia P. Basic Communication and Thinking Skills for College freshmen. Bulacan: Trinitas Publishing, Inc., 2007.
PERTINENT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Navarro, Paz et. al. Study and Thinking Skills in English. Makati City: Grandwater Publications and Research Corporation, 2005.

ASSESSMENT METHOD: Written output

ASSESSMENT:

ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE: Constructed output

NUMBER OF SESSIONS: 2 Weeks

GRADING:
Give the distribution of marks between coursework and examination.
60% - Coursework 40% - Examination

Grading System and Equivalency

Percent Number Descriptive
99-100% 1.00 Superior
96-98 1.25 Excellent
93-95 1.50 Very Good
90-92 1.75 Good
87-89 2.00 High Average
84-86 2.25 Average
81-83 2.50 Fair
78-80 2.75 Low Average
75-77 3.00 Pass
Below 75 5.00 Fail

Name of Professor: DR. IRYL NUNGAY Signature:

Date: February 18, 2018 Checked and Reviewed:

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