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English
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Distinguish Between General
and Specific Statement
ENGLISH – Grade 4
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Quarter 3 – Module 3: Distinguish between General and Specific Statement
First Edition, 2020
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English
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Distinguish Between General
and Specific Statement
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What I Need to Know
Hello dear pupils!
Welcome to this module of English 4. This was
designed to help you distinguish between General and
Specific Statement. It has platforms with a series of fun
activities that will guide you properly to learn more with the
MODULE lesson. The module is self-instructional and allow you to
learn in your own space and step. So, relax and enjoy!
At the end this module, you are expected to.
1. Distinguish the difference between general and
specific statement.
2. Identify what is a general and specific statement.
3. Give examples of General and Specific Statements.
What I Know
Before we start, let’s try to
answer the following!
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is a statement that is usually expressed with broad information.
a. general statement
b. sentence
c. specific statement
d. supporting details
2. Specific Statement________________.
a. defines large information in the statement.
b. identifies the sentence in a paragraph that contains the main idea.
c. explains the concluding sentences.
d. refers to exact and precise information.
3. Which of the following is the general statement example?
a. Narra tree is the national tree of the Philippines.
b. Trees have many uses.
c. Trees have different parts.
d. Trees are everywhere to find.
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4. Which is the specific statement?
a. A rose is a woody flowering plant.
b. Rose is a symbol of love.
c. Rose has many uses.
d. Some roses have strong, pleasant scent and have prickles on their stems.
5. In which of the following is an example of a general statement?
a. Ampalaya leaves are used for medicine.
b. Guava leaves are used to heal wounds.
c. Plants are very useful.
d. Some plants are used to beautify the ambiance
Lesson
Distinguish between General
1 and Specific Statement
A sentence is a group of words or phrases that form a statement. A statement
that gives information is classified into general and specific statement.
General Statement is a sentence that defines or declares some large and
broad information. It does not describe one particular event. It is usually express as
the general idea of a piece of writing. Specific Statement refers to the exact and
precise description. It provides evidence to further define the general idea or general
statement. Being able to recognize whether a statement is specific or general is a key
to understand how sentences operate in the given statement.
In this module, you are going to distinguish the difference between the two.
Activities given are well provided for you to understand. There is guided information
for you to catch up with the topic.
What’s In
We already know what sentences are. Let me check if you understand the following
below.
Indicate which picture describes each sentence. Encircle the correct letter.
1. There is a bouquet of flowers
arranged on top of the table.
a. b.
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2. The children are using the
pedestrian lane in crossing the
a. b.
road.
3. I saw a kite flying above the a. b.
tree.
4. There was a cat sleeping
under the table. a. b.
5. The children are very excited
to see their new teacher.
a. b.
Notes to the Teacher
This module will guide you properly to distinguish the
difference between general and specific statement. It also enhances
the learner’s critical and analytical skills in reading.
What’s New
Study the example below.
Main idea: Land Transportation
Related Words:
bicycle
tricycle
motorcycle
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Now, let’s give it a try!
Complete the table below. Give the main idea of the following set of words.
Main idea Related words
Mt. Mayon, Mt. Pinatubo, Mt. Taal
guitar, piano, drums
Mercury, Earth, Mars
happy, mad, excited,
Impressive!
In the given activity, you will find that the words on the left side of the table provide
evidence to further define words in the right.
Planet
Earth
Mercury
Mars
Planet, for example is more general than the words
Mercury, Earth and Mars. There are many words that can be
classified as planets other than example above like Venus and Jupiter. Therefore,
the examples given are the specific ideas or related words of the Planet.
What is It
Read the following pair of statement:
1. a. The doctors are heroes of pandemic.
b. Dr. Salvador from Bataan Hospital treats Covid-19 patient.
2. a. Nurse expands lives as frontline members of health care.
b. Nurse Mary provides hope and care to their patient.
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3. a. A teacher helps people to learn.
b. An English teacher is responsible for ensuring pupils learn proper grammar,
writing and reading comprehension.
What is the difference
between the first and
second sentences?
The first sentences (a.) are more general than the second sentences (b.).
Let’s identify the what is
general and specific statement.
Let’s start with no. 1 example. First sentence (a) is a general statement as it
covers broad categories or group of people like “doctors.” Second statement (b) is
very specific as it talks about a particular individual named “Dr. Salvador,” that
supports the statement, “Doctors are heroes of pandemic.
Statements are classified as general and specific. General Statement
expresses the main point. Specific Statement provides evidence that define
general statement.
When you read “The doctors are heroes of pandemic.”, you will know that
this is a general statement and “Dr. Salvador from Bataan Hospital treats Covid-
19 patient.”, is a specific statement. It is because of the word or group of words
used and how the idea was presented.
The doctors are heroes of pandemic.
GENERAL covers the group of doctors
Dr. Salvador from Bataan Hospital treats Covid-19 patient.
SPECIFIC refers to a particular individual
support the first statement
“doctors are heroes”.
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Let me give you
another example!
Study the table below:
General Statement Specific Statement
Most Grade 6 pupils love to study English
The student loves English subject.
grammar lessons.
Vegetables are healthy food. Carrots are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Audi A8 cars are very expensive to use for
A car is used for transportation.
transportation.
Remember!
You can distinguish the difference between general and specific
statement by simply read through the sentence and identify the
word or group of words that the details relate to.
That’s a piece of cake right!
What’s More
A. Name the general idea of the following sets of words. An example is given below.
CLOTHES
skirt short
blouse uniform
1.__________________ 2. _______________
swimming basketball banana grapes
volleyball badminton oranges mango
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3. __________________ 4. ___________________
square circle Luzon
oblong rectangle Visayas
Mindanao
5. ___________________
sampaguita rose
orchids gumamela
B. Identify which is general statement. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank.
__________ 1. a. Reading adventure books is very interesting.
b. Reading books strengthens your brain.
__________ 2. A. A woman is a beautiful creation of God.
b. Mary as a woman has strong personality.
__________ 3. a. There are different kinds of turtle in the world.
b. Tortoise, is another kind of turtle that live on land.
__________ 4. a. Fruits are healthy.
b. Banana fruits gives us energy.
__________ 5. a. Wearing face mask protects us from virus.
b. Practicing proper hygiene can protect us from virus
What I Have Learned
You can now distinguish the difference
between general and specific
statement.
Now, try to use the knowledge you
have learned to fill in the blanks.
Statement is classified into general and specific.
_________________statement gives broad information while
___________________statement provides evidence that define general
statement
For example:
1. Animals help people in many ways.
2. The dogs and cats can help children grow up active.
The first sentence is an example of general statement because of
the word ____________that gives broad information while in 2nd
sentence is a ______________that talks about particular animals
and provides evidence to 1st statement.
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What I Can Do
Put a in the blank if the statement given is general statement and if
it is specific statement.
Face mask is used to protect us from viruses.
_______ 1.
Families stay at home during Community
Quarantine for their safety.
_______ 2.
My sister Ruby keeps reminding me to wash my
hands.
_______ 3.
People are helping each other to fight Covid-19
pandemic.
_______ 4.
Social distancing was implemented to our town.
_______ 5.
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Assessment
Write the word general if the statement is general and specific if the statement is
specific.
__________________1. Nature is a man’s treasure.
__________________ 2. Mrs. Medina baked this sweet cake.
__________________ 3. The students do their exercises very well.
__________________ 4. Cats and dogs are my best friends at home.
__________________ 5. Humans are responsible to take care nature.
__________________ 6. Sampaguita is the Philippines’s national flower.
__________________ 7. Teachers lead their learners into a successful future.
__________________ 8. The world begins to cry because of the irresponsible people.
__________________ 9. My science teacher taught us how to be patient in chemistry class.
__________________ 10. A Grade 4 pupil from Mambog Elementary School won an
award in literature.
Additional Activities
Read and follow instructions below.
a. Which of the following is the general statement? Write your answer on the space
provided.
A planet is a body space that revolves around the star.
Earth and Mars are interesting kind of planet.
b. Write an example of General and Specific statement about “Covid-19”.
General Statement
Specific Statement
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Additional Activities:
a. A planet is a body space that revolves around
the star.
b. answer may vary
What I Can Do:
Assessment:
1. /
1. General 6. Specific 2. X
2. General 7. General 3. X
3. Specific 8. Specific 4. /
4. Specific 9. General 5. X
5. General 10. Specific
What I Know: What’s More:
What I have learn
1. A Exercise 3 What’s More:
2. D General 1. B
3. B Specific 2. A Exercise 2
4. D Animals 3. A Answer may vary
5. C Specific Statement 4. A
5. B
What is It: What’s More:
What’s In:
General Statement
1.Nurses expands lives as frontline 1. A Exercise 1
members of health care. 1. SPORTS
2. A
2. A teacher helps people to learn. 2. FRUITS
3. B
Specific Statement 3. SHAPES
4. B
1.Nurse Mary provides hope and care to 4. PHILIPPINE
5. B
ISLAND
their patient.
5. FLOWERS
2. An English teacher is responsible for
ensuring pupils learn proper.
Answer Key
References
DepEd (2016). K to 12 Curriculum Guide. English
Llarena-Llona, Mary Grace. 2009. Bridges To Communication. 1st ed. Rex
Bookstore.
"How to Identify Relationships Between General & Specific Ideas." Study.com. April 11,
2015. https://study.com/academy/lesson/how-to-identify-relationships-between-
general-and-specific-ideas.html.
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