1. The document discusses the importance of using correct grammar when making definitions. It provides examples of definitions with and without grammatical errors. 2. Key aspects of a proper definition are identified, including stating the term, class, and differentiating characteristics. Common errors like circular and "is where" definitions are explained. 3. Guidelines are given for constructing accurate definitions using proper grammar, such as keeping the class general enough and avoiding unnecessary details. Readers are encouraged to have a firm grasp of grammar fundamentals.

2. M O S T E S S E N T I A L L E A R N I N G
C O M P E T E N C Y
•Observe correct grammar
in making definitions
(EN10G-IIa-29)

3. OBJECTIVES
1. identify grammatical structures connected to making
definitions;
2. revise definitions which contain grammatical error/s; and,
3. construct definition of terms using correct grammar
structure.

4. • Arsenio lives in Tumana, Marikina City.
• More people live in Malanday than any other barangay in
Marikina.

5. Directions: Complete the following sentences with a singular or
plural form of the verb in brackets. Use present tense.
1.His talent in playing the piano _______ me.
(amaze)
2. The mayor _____ one of the people invited
in the wedding. (be)
3. Concepcion Integrated School _____ open
today if you need to get your modules. (be)
amaze
s
is
is

6. 4. The cost of meat in the market _______
risen dramatically due to the pandemic.
(have)
5. The government’s anti - Covid19 vaccines
______ arriving next month. (be)
has
are

7. 1. Did the grammar mistakes affect the meaning of
the statements? Explain.
2. Is grammar important in the meaning of

8. TERM – a word or phrase, to be defined
CLASS – or the concept to which the
term belongs
DIFFERENTIATING
CHARACTERISTICS – distinguish it
from the rest of its class

9. Carbohydrates are a food group
including sugars, starches, and
cellulose.

10. Carbohydrates are a food group
including sugars, starches, and
cellulose.
CLASS
TERM
DIFFERENTIATING
CHARACTERISTICS

11. Sedimentary is a rock formed by the
accumulation or deposition of mineral or
organic particles at the Earth's surface,
followed by cementation (differentiating
characteristics).

12. Sedimentary is rock formed by the
accumulation or deposition of mineral
or organic particles at the Earth's
surface, followed by cementation .

13. Comic books are sequential and
narrative publications consisting of
illustrations, captions, dialogue
balloons, and often focus on super-
powered heroes.

14. Comic books are sequential and
narrative publications consisting of
illustrations, captions, dialogue
balloons, and often focus on super-
powered heroes.

15. Astronomy is a branch of
scientific study primarily
concerned with celestial objects
inside and outside of the earth's
atmosphere.

16. Astronomy is a branch of
scientific study primarily
concerned with celestial objects
inside and outside of the earth's
atmosphere.

17. Be sure that you have a good grasp of the
grammar essentials:
correct use of parts of speech
grammatical agreement between subjects and
verbs
consistent use of tenses
sentence types o sentence patterns

19. GRAMMAR
The system or “rules” of a language governing the sounds,
words, snetences, and other elements, as well as their
combination and interpretation.
Example: The author analyze the text.
Correct: The author analyzes the text.
Subject and
verb
agreement
Rule in Subject-Verb Agreement
- Singular subject takes a singular verb
- Plural subject takes a plural verb

21. 1. When your writing contains a term that
may be key to the readers’ understanding
and that term could likely be unfamiliar
to them.
“Astronomy refers to Parallax as the difference in
direction of a celestial object as seen by an
observer from two widely separated points.”

22. 2. When a commonly used word or phrase has layers of
subjectivity or evaluation in the way you choose to
define it.
"Throughout this essay, the term classic gaming will refer
specifically to playing video games produced for the Atari, the
original Nintendo Entertainment System, and any systems in-
between." Note: Not everyone may define "classic gaming"
within this same time span; therefore, it is important to define
your terms.

23. 3. When the etymology (origin and history) of
a common word might prove interesting or
will help expand upon a point.
"January (in Latin, Ianuarius) is named after
Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions in
Roman mythology.'

25. 1. Avoid defining with "X is when" and "X is where"
statements. These introductory adverb phrases
should be avoided.
• (Avoid this) Depression is when there is a persistent
feeling of sadness and loss of interest on things you
normally enjoy doing.
• (Revised) Depression is a mood disorder that causes
a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest on
things you normally enjoy doing.

26. 2. Define a noun with a noun, a verb
with a verb, and so forth.
• A smartphone (noun) is a mobile
device (noun) that combines cellular
and mobile computing functions into
one unit.

27. 3. Do not define a word by mere repetition or merely restating the
word. This is called circular definition wherein a word is defined
by using another in its definition.
Example:
• (Circular) "Rhyming poetry consists of lines that contain end
rhymes." In this example, rhyming poetry is defined using the
word rhyme which is also the same with the word being defined.
This is confusing for readers.
• (Revised) “Rhyming poetry consists of lines that contain two or
more words with similar-sounding final syllables.”

28. 4. Define a word using simple
terms/words or familiar contexts.
Your definition should not lead your
reader towards looking up more
words to understand your definition.

29. 5. Keep the class part of your definition
small but adequate. It should be large
enough to include all members of the
term you are defining but no larger.
Avoid adding personal details to
definitions.

30. Directions: Identify the missing parts
and patterns to make grammatical
structures connected to making
definitions

31. 1. Circular definition is a definition that is circular.
2. Jail is where accused people awaiting trial or
convicted criminals go.
3. A horse is a member of the Equus species.
4. Synchronous learning is online or distance
education.
5. Asynchronous learning is a type of learning.

32. 1. Circular definition is a definition that is circular. (Class and
Differentiating characteristics )
2. Jail is where accused people awaiting trial or convicted criminals
go. (Class)
3. A horse is a member of the Equus species.
(Differentiating characteristics )
4. Synchronous learning is online or distance education.
(Class and Differentiating characteristics )
5. Asynchronous learning is a type of learning. (Class and
Differentiating characteristics )

33. References:
https://images.app.goo.gl/GGQ67icQLKW2v7kt8
https://images.app.goo.gl/C5GLRLyHe76dBcQr8
Alvin Cipriano.(2020).Using Correct Grammar in Making Definition-Module 1. Marikina City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW9Q0gdTyY8