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English 10
Quarter 4 – Module 4:
Observe Correct Grammar in
Making Definitions
(Week 6)
MELC: Observe correct grammar in making definition
(EN10G-11A-2.9).

Prepared by:

SHEILAH ELLEN C. LAZARO

Teacher III
Piddig National High School
English- Grade 10
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Quarter 4 – Module 4: Observe Correct grammar in Making Definitions
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English
Quarter 4 – Module 4:
Observe Correct Grammar in
Making Definitions
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Module Observe Correct Grammar
4 in Making Definition

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written to help you master the concepts and skills
in Observing Grammar in Making Definitions.

The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning

situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary levels of students. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using. This module is specifically developed and designed to provide you fun and
meaningful learning experiences to be accomplished at your own time and at your own
pace.

In this module, you are expected to:

 Observe correct grammar in making definitions (EN10G-I1A-2.9).

Specifically, you should be able to:

a. identify parts of definition; and
b. use sentence patterns in writing definitions.

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 What I Know

Activity : Knowledge Check

Directions: Before you proceed, check your knowledge on the lesson that you are
about to learn. Test yourself by answering the questions below. Write the word
CORRECT if the underlined part of the definition is grammatically correct. If it is wrong,
give the correct form.

1. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of eye

diseases. _________________________
2. Psychology is a science deals with human minds, mental states, and human
behavior. ________________________
3. A drug is a medicinal substance that is intend to treat or prevent diseases or
lessen pain. _______________________
4. Gene is a basic unit of heredity capable of transmitting characteristics from one
generation to the next. ____________________
5. Protein is a complex compound composing of amino acids. ____________________
6. A square is a polygon that has four sides. ____________.
7. Scientists works with clearly defined objectives. _______________
8. A microscope is needed to conduct experiment with microorganisms. __________
9. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants makes their own food. ___________
10. Mammals who have backbones are called vertebrates. ______

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 What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have learned to write definition by following

two sentence patterns. Give the two patterns of writing a definition.

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 What’s New

Directions: Study the two definitions of one term. Answer the

questions that follow. Circle the letter only.
I. Anti-life acts are measures that are intended to terminate life willfully and
consciously.
II. Anti-life acts are measures intended to terminate life wilfully and consciously.

1. What part of definition is the underlined words?

A. Class B. distinguishing characteristics C. term
2. Which definition uses relative clause?
A. Sentence I B. Sentence II
3. Which sentence uses a participial phrase?
A. Sentence I B. Sentence II
4. Which is the shortened form?
A. Sentence I B. Sentence II
Read the selection in the box and find out how the author defines anti-life acts. Identify
the term, verb, class, distinguishing characteristic

Anti-life acts are measures that seek to terminate life willfully and consciously.
Abortion is referred to as the termination of pregnancy before the fetus reaches 20 weeks of
gestation.
Euthanasia connotes the act of causing death painlessly so as to end the suffering of patients
who have no chance of recovery.
Meanwhile the act of using force, violence or threat to demoralize, intimidate or subjugate
others is known as terrorism.
Lastly, capital punishment is defined as the death penalty imposed on persons found guilty
of major crimes against persons and properties.

TERM VERB CLASS DISTINGUISHING PATTERN

CHARACTERISTIC

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 What It Is

An important skill to develop in order to make grammatically correct definitions

is the use of relative pronouns as well as participial and prepositional phrases
in stating the distinguishing characteristics of the term defined.
In defining a term, you actually answer the question “What is A?”
Definitions are commonly used in expository writing, such as research, scientific
and legal texts. It is also used in essays and other text types in order to make
ideas and concepts clearer.
Full definitions are composed of a term to define, the general class
to which the term belongs and a distinguishing characteristic which separates
the term from the other members of the same class.

Example:
Anti-life acts are measures which are intended to terminate life willfully and
consciously.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Relative Pronoun

Dependent Clause (Relative Clause)

These are the relative pronouns which you can use.

* that
* which Relative Pronouns + whom/whose
* who

* when
* where Other words that can be used to introduce a
* wherein distinguishing characteristics in definition.
* whereby
* by which

B. Anti-life acts are measures intended to terminate life willfully and consciously.

Past Participle

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On the other hand, the distinguishing characteristics of the term defined in Example B is a
participial phrase beginning with intended (Past Participle)

Here are types of phrases which you can use.

1. Present participial phrase (beginnning with +ing form of the verb).

Example:

Science is the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the
structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Term Class Distinguishing Characteristics Present Participle

2. Past Participial phrase (beginning with the +ed/d/en of the verb)

Example:

Physics is the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy.
Past Participle
Term Class Distinguishing characteristics

3. Prepositional Phrase (beginning with preposition such as for, to, etc)

Example:

Protein is a macronutrient for building muscle mass.

Prepositional phrase

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 What’s More

Directions: A. Combine the two sentences in each item to come up with a full
definition. Change the second sentence into a clause that begins with which, who or that.
Example: 1. Chemistry is a science.
2. Chemistry deals with the study of the composition and properties of
substances.
Answer: Chemistry is a science that deals with the study of the composition and properties
of substance.
1. A computer is an electronic system.
A computer is designed to manipulate and store data.
2. A printer is a computer hardware.
A printer is used to produce printer output.
3. Internet is a global computer network.
Internet connects users with service networks such as the World Wide Web.
4. A modem is a device.
A modem connects computer via telephone line.
5. A software is a program, routine and symbolic language.
A software is essential to the operation and maintenance of a computer.

B. Full definitions can be shortened by changing the relative clause into a participial
phrase. Shorten the full definitions below by removing the relative pronoun (which,
that, who) and by changing the verb into its –ing or –ed (-en) form or by removing
which, that, who is.

Example:
Pragmatics is the branch of linguistics that deals with the study of language use rather
than structure,

Shortened form: Pragmatics is the branch of linguistics dealing with the study of
language use rather structure.

6. Atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surrounds the earth.

7. Dialysis is a medical process that is used to treat patients with kidney disease.
8. Ultrasound is a technique that uses high-frequency sound waves for medical diagnosis.
9. An antidote is a substance that counteracts the effects of a toxin.
10. A probiotic is a substance that contains beneficial microorganisms

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 What I Have Learned

Good job my dear learners!

You are learning from this material. You are able to accomplish and
answer the activities. It is now time to wrap up what you have learned by accomplishing the
activities.
Directions: Write a full definition from each given set of terms to define, generalizing the class
and distinguishing the characteristics below. Give two sentences following the patterns you have
learned.
Example: triangle - polygon - three sides
Pattern 1 : A triangle is a polygon that has three sides
Pattern 2: A polygon that has three sides is a triangle.

1. Chair - furniture - used for sitting

Pattern 1: _______________________________________________________________
Pattern 2: _______________________________________________________________
2. Haiku - a poem – composed of seventeen syllables in three lines.
Pattern 1: _______________________________________________________________
Pattern 2: _______________________________________________________________
3. Semantics - the science – deals with meaning in language.
Pattern 1: _______________________________________________________________
Pattern 2: _______________________________________________________________
4. Thermometer – an instrument - used to measure temperature
Pattern 1: _______________________________________________________________
Pattern 2: _______________________________________________________________
5. Playwright - a person -writes plays
Pattern 1: ________________________________________________________________
Pattern 2: ________________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Love, humility, wisdom, faith and perseverance?

Directions: Choose the virtue which you think is the most important. Using the table,
provide the class to where it belongs and a distinguishing characteristic that separates
it from the rest. Then, write a definition of the word using the two patterns.

TERM CLASS DISTINGUISHING

CHARACTERISTIC

Pattern 1: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Pattern 2: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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 Assessment

Congratulations. Let us check your knowledge on the lesson that you have learned.
Test yourself by answering the questions below.

Directions: A. Write the word CORRECT if the underlined part of the definition is
grammatically correct. If it is wrong, give the correct form.
1. Alternator is an electric generator that converts mechanical energy to
electrical energy in the form of alternating current.
2. The assembly is used in transmission of electrical power.
3. Transfer specialist is an individual who interacts with developers to
enhance the knowledge transfer process.
4. The power that pulls materials together is magnetic force.
5. Abiotic is a non-living factor or element.

B. Write D if the sentence is a definition and ND if it is not a definition.

6. A triangle is a polygon that has three sides.
7. Understanding human genetics is important in medical sciences.
8. Abortion is illegal in the Philippines.
9. Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.
10. Compounds are chemical substances formed by combining elements.

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 Additional Activity

Directions: Choose a virtue that best describes you and give your own definition using
the two patterns in defining a term.

1. _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

2. _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

3. _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

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Additional Activity
Answer may vary
What I Can Do
Answer may vary
Assessment
What I Have Learned
Answer may vary
What’s more
What’s In
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B
What I know
1. correct
2. wrong - which
3. wrong - intended
4. correct
5. wrong- composed
6. correct
7. wrong - work
8. correct
9. wrong - make
10. wrong - that
Answer Key
References

https://psychology.ucsd.edu/undergraduate-program/undergraduate-
resources/academic-writing-resources/writing-research-papers/writing-research-
papers-videos.html

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259869836_The_Ilokano_Philosophy_and_
Culture_Its_Relevance_with_Mother_Tongue_Based_-Multilingual_Education
https://www.slideshare.net/maheswarijaikumar/basic-research-terminologies

https://library.sacredheart.edu/c.php?g=29803&p=185920

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