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Correct Grammar in

making Definitions
Observe correct
grammar in making
definitions
Technical Operational
A tantrum could include any time a child
falls to the floor, cries, kicks and screams
in response to his or her denied request
from his or her mother.
Technical Operational
2. Mental health is a person’s condition
with regard to their psychological and
emotional well – being.
Technical Operational
3. Global warming happens as greenhouse
gas emissions blanket the Earth and trap
the sun’s heat.
Technical Operational

4. Carbohydrates are a food group


including sugars, starches, and cellulose.
Term Class

Carbohydrates are a food group


including sugars, starches, and cellulose.

Differentiating
Characteristic
What is GRAMMAR ?
✓ the system or “rules” of a language governing the
sounds, sentences, and other elements, as well as
their combination and interpretation
Subject and
rises
Example: The sun rise in the east. verb agreement

Rule in Subject – Verb Agreement


• Singular subject takes singular verb
• Plural subject takes plural verb
Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms
1. Use simple present tense of the verb after the term.
is
Influenza was an acute highly contagious infection of
the respiratory tract, which occurs sporadically or in
epidemics and that lasts up to months.
Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms
2. The verb must agree in number with the
subject the term defined).
are
Binoculars is two telescopes mounted side – by – side and
aligned to point in the same direction, allowing the viewer
to use both eyes (binocular vision) when viewing distant
objects.
• Singular subject = Singular verb
• Plural subject = Plural verb
Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms
3. The class or category and the term being defined
must agree in number.
disorder
Narcolepsy is a disorders characterized by
uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the
day.
Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms
4. Be specific about the class.
vague Courage is a thing that . . .
vs.
Courage is the quality that . . .
Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms
5. Use the same part of speech for the class and
the term being defined.
Microphone is
Microphone is used when . . .
vs.
Microphone is a device used when . . .
Microphone is a device used when . . .
Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms

verb
noun
Microphone is voice)
(passive
Microphone is used when . . .
vs.
Microphone is a device used when . . .
Microphone
noun is a device
noun used when . . .
Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms
6. Whenever possible, don’t use the same
wordings for the term and the class or
Microphone is characteristics.
distinguishing

schooling
Online education is a form of education . . . . .
Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms
7. Make sure there is sufficient information in the
adjective clause to distinguish the term from other
members of the class.
A modem is a device that is used with a computer and a
telephone.
A modem is a device that makes possible the transmission
of data to or from a computer via telephone.
Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms
8. The distinguishing characteristics may be
introduced in several ways:
A. Using Relative Pronouns
*that *whose *wherein
*who *where *whoever
*what *which *by which
*when
Characterization is a literary device that is used
step – by – step in literature to highlight and
explain the details about a character in a story.

Psychology is a science which deals with human


mind, mental states, and behavior.
Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms
8. The distinguishing characteristics may be
introduced in several ways:
B. Using Present Participial Phrase
( –ing form of the verb)

Speech is a public address expressing thoughts and emotions.


Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms
8. The distinguishing characteristics may be
introduced in several ways:
C. Using Past Participial Phrase
( –ed, –d –en form of the verb)

Physics is a branch of science concerned with nature


and properties of matter and energy.
Guidelines in Writing Definition of Terms
8. The distinguishing characteristics may be
introduced in several ways:
D. Using Infinitive Phrase
( “to” verb)

Sense of humor is the ability to laugh and make


others laugh.
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