ENGLISH 8 – QUARTER 1 – WEEK 5

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No. 1

Name:___________________________8-Saturn/Venus/Jupiter Date:_________Score______

Welcome to Grade 8 English Matatag and Matibay Sessions kids!

As a human being, it is normal for us to encounter different situations. Our emotional

responses to these situations can be positive or negative. However, regardless of what they are,
knowing how to properly express our thoughts is the real challenge. Read and understand them
and perform the activities. Stay safe always! Sincerely yours,
Teacher Jinky D. Remola
After going through this lesson, you should be able to:
identify the appropriate verbs, adjectives, and adverbs used in conveying emotions and
opinions for persuasion;
use appropriate verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in expressing emotions and opinions for
persuasion;
appreciate the importance of conveying emotional response or reaction to an issue for
persuasion; and
write a persuasive paragraph using verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

Lesson 5 - Using Verbs to Express Emotional Responses

ACTIVITY
I Must or I Must not : Analyze the pictures below. Write I MUST if you need to do the activity
shown in each photo or write I MUST NOT if you don’t.

ANALYSIS
Answers to the activity above:
1. I must sweep the floor. 2. I must not eat junk foods.
3. I must study my lessons. 4. I must exercise daily.

ABSTRACTION/DISCUSSION
If you have noticed, the words must and must not are used in the activity to show your
response. The word must is one of the words that you can use to express emotions or opinions in
order to convince or persuade. If you have noticed, the words must and must not are used in the
activity to show your response. The word must is one of the words that you can use to express
emotions or opinions in order to convince or persuade.

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Read the dialogue between Noel and Nanay. Notice the underlined words.
Noel: Nanay, I want to go outside. I already missed playing with my friends.
Nanay: Unfortunately, with this pandemic, I think you better stay home. I am afraid that you will get
sick. Besides that, we are still under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).
Noel: Why are we under ECQ, Nanay?
Nanay: During ECQ, the government must control the people’s movement in public to stop the
spread of the virus. That’s why it is important for us to stay at home.
Noel: But Nanay, can you just give me 30 minutes to play outside?
Nanay: No, Noel. I strongly disagree. You should follow what I tell you.
Noel: So, what should I do now?
Nanay: I suggest you just play with your brother and sister, Jose and Nene, or you could join me
pray for your Tatay’s safety since he is a frontliner.
Noel: Okay, Nanay. I will join you pray for Tatay. I am glad to do that for him.

The underlined words are used to highlight emotions and opinions. These words are called
verbs. There are different types of verbs that can be used in expressing opinions and emotions to
persuade or convince. They are classified as follows:

A. LINKING VERBS

The first type of verb is the linking verb. The table below shows its function and examples.
Type of Function Sample Linking Verbs
Verb
Linking This verb links or connects the am appreciate think
Verbs subject to its predicate. The is believe deny
predicate states or tells are feel doubt
information about the subject was know dislike disagree
which could be an emotion or a were love want
description seem
Sample Sentences Taken from the Dialogue:

1. I am afraid that you will get sick. Besides that, we are still under ECQ. (In the first
sentence, the verb am is used to tell that the speaker is afraid on the possibility of the
person getting sick. Stating a feeling helps in persuading someone.)

2. Unfortunately, with this pandemic, I think you better stay home. (The verb think is
used to state the strong belief of the speaker towards an existing fact. Stating a
belief with a strong point is a way in convincing someone.)
B. MODALS
These are verbs that express suggestion or recommendation which is an
effective way to convince or persuade. To further clarify the difference of each modal,
they are arranged from weakest to strongest in terms of expressing a suggestion or
recommendation. Further, the table below shows their functions and examples.
Type of Functions Examples
Verb
Modals

could It is used to give a I suggest you play with your brother

suggestion which a and sister or you could join me pray
person may or may not for your Tatay’s safety. (The modal
follow. could is used to give a suggestion that
the person could join the speaker in
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 praying.)
should It is also used to give a No, Noel. I strongly disagree. You
suggestion but more should follow what I tell you. (The
insistent than the modal modal should is used to suggest that the
could. person needs to follow what the speaker
tells.)
ought to It is used to formally give The Department of Health (DOH)
an advice or a recommends that people ought to
recommendation usually stay at home so that they will not
coming from an expert. get sick. (The modal ought to is used to
formally suggest that staying at home is
important.)
had better It is used to give a During the Enhanced Community
recommendation by Quarantine (ECQ), you had better
presenting the possible wear your mask in public places or
negative consequence if the police will arrest you. (The
the advice is not modal had better is used since the
followed. possible negative consequence, the
police will arrest you, is presented to
serve as a warning.)
must It is used to show a The government must control the
strong obligation that people’s movement in public to stop
needs to be followed. the spread of the virus. (The modal
The must is used to express the strong
obligation of the government in taking
action against the spread of the virus.)

Now, you will see these verbs used in a paragraph. Below is a persuasive
paragraph that uses linking verbs and modals to show emotions and opinions.
You are responsible for your own health. You had better take care of your body, or
you will suffer the consequences. If you get sick, you will not be able to work, play,
or do anything that you like. Therefore, you must take care of your health.
Previously, you have learned that adjectives describe nouns and pronouns. This
time, you will learn a set of adjectives that helps tell your emotions on a certain issue.

Below are the adjectives that are used to show positive and negative emotions.
Adjectives Showing Positive Adjectives Showing Negative Emotions
Emotions
Happy Thankful Satisfied Sad Resentful Scared
Glad Important Excited Discouraged Unsupportive Harsh
Inspired Objective Strong Afraid Desperate Boring
Delighted Helpful Amused Insulting Unsure Weak
Secured Safe Supportive Embarrassed Helpless Discouraging
Encouraging Active Carefree Regretful Dangerous Anxious
Hopeful Better Better Insignificant Dissatisfied Worst
Take a look at how these adjectives are used in sentences to convey emotions.

1. As your friend, I will be delighted if you share your problems to me. (In this
sentence, the word delighted describes the positive feeling of the person about being
able to listen to his or her friend’s problems.)

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2. Some teenagers are regretful that they were not able to spend time with
their friends before the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). (The word
regretful emphasizes the teenagers’ negative emotion on not being able to be with
their friends before the ECQ.)

1. As Filipinos, we love to be with our family during dinner time to share our
best or worst experiences of the day. 2.However, this practice has been gradually
disappearing because of technology. 3.Young people would rather use social media
to express themselves for they are embarrassed to share their feelings to their
parents. 4. On the other hand, parents are somehow guilty of contributing to the
distance felt by their children for some of them are too busy with work such as taking
office calls during meal time, checking emails, or surfing the internet. 5. Because of
these, there is lesser time for families to spend together. 6. This must change. 7. We
must not let technology affect the time we spend with them. 8. Doing this will create
better and stronger relationships.
Notice how these adjectives are used in a paragraph.
In the 1st sentence, the adjectives best and worst are used to describe the positive
and negative circumstances that a person could experience in a day.

In the 3rd sentence, the word embarrassed is used to describe the feelings of young
people towards sharing their thoughts to their parents.

the 4th sentence, the word guilty is used to describe the feeling of parents in being
too busy at work even when at home.

In the last sentence, the words better and stronger are used to motivate the reader to
create a bond with their parents rather than spending time with technology.

ASSESSMENT
Fit them Right: Complete the following statements by providing the appropriate verbs found in the
box. Write your answers on the blank. Answer to number 4 is provided.

are must ought to could doubt had better

1. It is recommended by health experts that a person ______ sleep eight hours a day.

2. You _____________ make use of your time at home by either doing gardening or cooking.

3. Depression is seriously not a joke. People who are depressed _______ seek a doctor’s help.

4. I _doubt_ everything that I do. Maybe, I should start looking at the brighter side of things.

5. You ______________avoid vices such as taking illegal drugs, drinking alcohol, and smoking for
they are harmful to your health.

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 ENGLISH 8 – QUARTER 1 – WEEK 5
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No. 2

Name:___________________________8-Saturn/Venus/Jupiter Date:_________Score______

Welcome to Grade 8 English Matatag and Matibay Sessions kids!

As a human being, it is normal for us to encounter different situations. Our emotional

responses to these situations can be positive or negative. However, regardless of what they are,
knowing how to properly express our thoughts is the real challenge. Read and understand them
and perform the activities. Stay safe always! Sincerely yours,
Teacher Jinky D. Remola

Lesson 5 - Using Adjectives to Express Emotional Responses

Previously, you have learned that adjectives describe nouns and pronouns. This time, you
will learn a set of adjectives that helps tell your emotions on a certain issue.

Challenges in life are not entirely negative. They can bring positive effects to you if you respond to
them appropriately. In this lesson, you will do another self-check on how you react and respond to different
situations through the activity below.

Activity 1: FEELmojis
Read each statement and indicate how you feel about them by choosing an emoticon
inside the box.
1. I feel sad that some people waste their time on social media.
2. Parents feel happy when they bond with their children.
3. Reading books is better than playing mobile games.

Take note that the underlined words in the activity express emotions. They are called
adjectives. You will learn more about them in this lesson.

Below are the adjectives that are used to show positive and negative emotions.

Adjectives Showing Positive Emotions Adjectives Showing Negative Emotions

Happy Thankful Satisfied Sad Resentful Scared
Glad Important Excited Discouraged Unsupportive Harsh
Inspired Objective Strong Afraid Desperate Boring
Delighted Helpful Amused Insulting Unsure Weak
Secured Safe Supportive Embarrassed Helpless Discouraging
Encouraging Active Carefree Regretful Dangerous Anxious
Hopeful Better Better Insignificant Dissatisfied Worst

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 ENGLISH 8 – QUARTER 1 – WEEK 5
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No. 3

Name:___________________________8-Saturn/Venus/Jupiter Date:_________Score______

Welcome to Grade 8 English Matatag and Matibay Sessions kids!

As a human being, it is normal for us to encounter different situations. Our emotional

responses to these situations can be positive or negative. However, regardless of what they are,
knowing how to properly express our thoughts is the real challenge. Read and understand them
and perform the activities. Stay safe always! Sincerely yours,
Teacher Jinky D. Remola
Lesson 5 - Using Adverbs to Express Emotional Responses

Activity 2: Match the Adjective

Select the appropriate adjective under Column B that will complete the sentences under Column A. Write
your answers on the blank. An answer is provided in number 5.
Column A Column B
1. You have to be __________________ to your parents.
2. A _____________________ immune system is necessary to fight viruses. insulting
obedient
3. My parents make me ___________________ to do my best in my studies. scared
4. Young people get ___________________________ easily. inspired
strong
5. A real friend cannot afford to say ____insulting___ words to his or her friend.

You have learned that adjectives help express emotions. However, there are also other describing
words such as adverbs. This time recall what you have previously known about them by doing the activity
below.

Activity 3: Classifying Adverbs

Place the underlined words in the sentences to the correct type of adverb in the table.

1. The mother has observed that her son folded his clothes neatly.
2. My father always wakes up early to prepare for work.
3. My sister and I agreed that we will do gardening tomorrow.
4. I would love to go outside once this pandemic ends.
5. The health workers worked so hard to save the lives of many people.

Answers: neatly – Adverb of Manner always-Adverb of Frequency tomorrow-Adverb of time

Outside – Adverb of Place so hard – Adverb of Degree

In the activity, the adverbs are classified into time, place, manner, degree, and frequency. But, there
is another type of adverbs that can help express emotional responses.

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 In your previous lessons, you have encountered that adverbs describe verbs, adjectives,
and other adverbs. They are commonly classified into time, place, manner, degree, and frequency.
However, in this lesson, you will focus more on adverbs that help you express your thoughts and
emotions convincingly about an issue. They are called adverbs of opinion.

ADVERBS OF OPINION
This type of adverbs emphasizes the intensity of your stand or opinion. They help clarify your belief about a
certain issue. The following are the commonly used adverbs of opinion.

Take note on how some of the adverbs above are used in the following sentences:
1. Honestly, my eyes hurt from watching TV. I should take a break.
(The word honestly emphasizes the truthfulness of the emotion of the speaker that his or her
eyes hurt. The adverb is placed at the beginning of the sentence. This means that they can be
placed at the beginning of sentences and are followed with a comma.)
2. We definitely need to follow the rules implemented during the pandemic.
(The word definitely emphasizes the stand of the speaker that he or she is certain that the rules
must be followed. The adverb definitely is placed before the verb need. This means that they can
also be placed before the main verb.)

3. Various organizations are evidently doing their best to help the frontliners.
(The word evidently emphasizes the observation of the speaker that organizations are helping the
frontliners. The adverb is placed in between the word are and doing. This means that they can be
placed between an auxiliary verb and a main verb.)

Furthermore, adverbs of opinion can also be in a form of phrases. The table below shows some
of the commonly used phrases that function as an adverb of opinion.

From my view To be frank In fact In my opinion Without a doubt

Take a look at how they can be used in a sentence.

Juan is kind and helpful to his classmates. Without a doubt, all of them like him.
(The phrase without a doubt shows the firm feelings of the speaker that the classmates of Juan
like him. The phrase is placed at the beginning of the sentence. This means that they are usually
placed at the beginning of a sentence and followed by a comma.)

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This time observe how these adverbs are used in a paragraph. Notice how the writer used them to
convince the reader about the importance of sharing ideas with other people.

You probably never met a person who truly knows everything. One person can’t be knowledgeable about
all things. You surely need others to help you understand yourself and the world. Hence, sharing ideas
with other people is important. This can actually help you enrich your knowledge. But, you also need to
remember that you have to be open-minded and respectful to the ideas shared to you. Being able to
objectively understand the thoughts and emotions of other people is a good way to improve yourself.

Self-check:
After reading the discussion about adverbs of opinion, do a self-reflection by answering the
following questions:
Have you encountered some of these adverbs of opinion while reading other texts?
How do these words help in intensifying your stand about an issue?
What adverbs would you like to use if you are to write your reactions of an issue?

Activity 4. Identifying the Adverbs

Pick out the adverbs of opinion used in the following sentences. Encircle your answers. Two
answers are provided.

1. In my opinion, staying at home helped me bond more with my family.

2. Unfortunately, some teenagers give more time in playing mobile games than reading
books.

3. Surely, the pandemic will end if we follow the given health and safety measures.

4. I am truly happy that many people helped those who are in need.

5. The Department of Health strongly suggests that minors ought to stay at home.

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 WEEKLY TEST NO. 5

Name:__________________________8-Saturn/Venus/Jupiter Date:_______Score

I. Direction: Complete the following statements by providing the appropriate verbs found in the
box. Write your answers on the blank.

are must ought to could doubt had better

1. It is recommended by health experts that a person ______ sleep eight hours a day.

2. You ______ make use of your time at home by either doing gardening or cooking.

3. Depression is seriously not a joke. People who are depressed _______ seek a doctor’s help.

4. I ________ everything that I do. Maybe, I should start looking at the brighter side of things.

5. You _____________avoid vices such as taking illegal drugs, drinking alcohol, and smoking for
they are harmful to your health.

II. Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer in each item below by encircling it.

6. Which of the following verbs expresses a strong obligation?

A. am B. dislike C. must D. ought to

7. If you have problems, you ____________ visit the guidance office or talk to someone
you trust.
A. could B. must C. would D. had better

8. Instead of wasting your time playing mobile games, you ___________ read and
study your lessons if you don’t want to fail your exams.
A. could B. should C. had better D. ought to

9. The words below are adjectives that express a positive feeling, except ______.
A. anxious B. carefree C. inspired D. objective

10. Parents are ________ to see their children help in the household chores.
A. happy B. excited C. amused D. satisfied

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