The document provides a comprehensive guide on correct grammar usage, specifically focusing on subject-verb agreement and definitions. Various tasks are outlined for learners to identify formal and informal definitions, analyze sentences for grammatical accuracy, and formulate correct definitions. It emphasizes the importance of grammar in writing and speaking for effective communication.

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Observing Correct Grammar
In Making Definitions

2. TELLING WHAT YOU KNOW!
Task 1
Identify which of the two statements
below uses a formal or an informal
definition.
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1. Self-discipline is the ability to control
one's feelings and overcome one's
weaknesses.
2. Self-discipline means correction or
regulation of oneself for the sake of
improvement.
Formal
Formal
Informal
Informal

3. PICTURE ANALYSIS!
Task 2
Analyze each picture that follows, share
your insights about it.
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4. PICTURE ANALYSIS!
Task 2
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5. PICTURE ANALYSIS!
Task 2
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6. CHECKING YOUR KNOWLEDGE!
Task 3
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Read each word group below, then
choose the sentence with correct subject-
verb agreement.
A. …Love rejoices with the truth. 1 Cor 13:6
B. Gracious words is like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Prov. 16:24
C. People ask the difference between a leader
and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss
drives.” – President Theodore
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X
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In Making Definitions

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2. Spot incorrect grammar in pieces of literature
collaboratively
3. Formulate correct definitions observing the rules
between subject and verb
4. Appreciate the beauty of writing and speaking with
correct grammar usage
At the end of the lesson, the learners
are expected to:
Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
1. Identify the rules on subject-verb agreement
through sentence analysis

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Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
Writing
Writing
Tips!
Tips! Like socks, the subject and
predicate of a sentence have
to match and agree. (Tressler
and Shelmadine,1951).
It means that the subject of
the sentence matches the
verb describing its action.
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

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Read the following statements below and
analyze each closely.
NOTE: Subjects and verbs must agree in number.
1. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular too. If the
subject is plural, the verb must also be plural.
(In present tenses, nouns and verbs form plurals in opposite
ways, nouns ADD an s to the singular form; verbs
REMOVE the s from the singular form.)
Verb Singular subject + verb Plural subject + verb
be
be The result is significant. The results are significant,
do
do The student does her best. The students do their best.
analyze
analyze The author analyzes the
text.
The authors analyze the
text.
Writing
Writing
Tips!
Tips!

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Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
Writing
Writing
Tips!
Tips!
Read the following statements below and
analyze each closely.
Exemption: The subject-verb agreement rules apply to all personal
pronouns except I and you, which, although SINGULAR, require
PLURAL forms of verbs.

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Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
Writing
Writing
Tips!
Tips!
Read the following statements below and
analyze each closely.
Dolphins and elephants are highly
intelligent creatures.
2. When the subject of the sentence is
composed of two or more nouns
connected by and, use a plural verb.

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Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
Writing
Writing
Tips!
Tips!
Read the following statements below and
analyze each closely.
Daniel, together with his friends, prays
without ceasing each day.
3. When the intervening words like together with, in
addition to, along with, as well as, including and similar
constructions come between the subject and the verb, the
verb still agrees with the subject, not the noun or pronoun
in the phrase following the subject of the sentence.

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Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
Writing
Writing
Tips!
Tips!
Read the following statements below and
analyze each closely.
4. If a sentence has two subjects connected by or/nor,
either/or, or neither/nor, the verb must agree with the subject
closer to the verb.

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Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
Writing
Writing
Tips!
Tips!
Read the following statements below and
analyze each closely.
4. If a sentence has two subjects connected by or/nor,
either/or, or neither/nor, the verb must agree with the subject
closer to the verb.

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Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
Writing
Writing
Tips!
Tips!
Read the following statements below and
analyze each closely.
4. If a sentence has two subjects connected by or/nor,
either/or, or neither/nor, the verb must agree with the subject
closer to the verb.
camper sees

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Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
Writing
Writing
Tips!
Tips!
Read the following statements below and
analyze each closely.
4. If a sentence has two subjects connected by or/nor,
either/or, or neither/nor, the verb must agree with the subject
closer to the verb.
Neither the batteries nor the machine operates
as intended.
plural singular singular
Neither/nor are used together to state 2 or more things are
untrue or won't happen. For example: Neither the blue one
nor the red one is available in size
We use either/or to affirm each of two possibilities, and we
use neither/nor to negate them. For example, the sentence, “I
want to eat either an apple or an orange” means that you
want one of these two fruits, but you don't know which one.

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Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
Writing
Writing
Tips!
Tips!
Read the following statements below and
analyze each closely.
5. If the subject is a title of works, story, article or
establishment, even when plural in form, it takes a
singular verb.
Romeo and Juliet tells a story of two star crossed
lovers.
Bank of the Philippine Islands is the first bank in
both the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

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Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
Writing
Writing
Tips!
Tips!
Read the following statements below and
analyze each closely.
6. If an adjective is used as subject, it
takes plural verb.
a. The efficient are what this country needs.
b. The poor face many hardships.

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COMPREHENSION CHECK
Task 4 Read each statement carefully and identify the letter
in the statement that contains an error. Write letter E
for no error.
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COMPREHENSION CHECK
Task 4 Read each statement carefully and identify the letter
in the statement that contains an error. Write letter E
for no error.
Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions

23. 1. The Bible is a remarkable collection of ancient writings
Christians believe to be God's revelation to people.
2. The righteous people have entered into covenant with God by
faith and seek to live according to his word.
3. Christians is people who believe Jesus Christ is the Son of
God, and who follow his teachings.
4. Children are like precious gems which brighten up one’s day.
5. His encouraging words uplifts one’s spirit. 23
PAIR UP ACTIVITY
Task 5 Analyze the following statements below. Underline the
subject and encircle the verb. Identify whether each follows
the correct usage of grammar by writing LOVE if it does,
and PEACE if it doesn’t, then, give its correction.
Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions

24. Literary Piece 1: A Frog
https://www.facebook.com/dr.famiii
Literary Piece 2: Dolphins https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/dolphin/353061
Literary Piece 3: Reading the Language of Poetry
English for Today’s World IV, Maria Luz Elena N. Canilao and Mary Anne Carina L.
Villalon, pp.35,36
Literary Piece 4: The Gift of Friendship
English for Today’s World IV, Maria Luz Elena N. Canilao and Mary Anne Carina L.
Villalon, p. 53 24
GROUP WORK
Task 6 Form a group of four. Read and examine the following
literary pieces. Identify whether each follows a correct
subject subject-verb agreement or not. Explain your
answer. (Please see attachment.)
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LET’S DO IT!
Task 7
Task 7 A. Analyze each sentence below, identify its subject
and choose the correct form of the verb from the
options. Use the table that follows.
Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
1. The eloquent officer, together with his consultants, (represent,
represents) the province which is considered an underdog.
2. Chocolate Hills (are, is) one of the most unique natural
wonders on the island of Bohol.
3. Hagimit Falls (are, is) a spot in Samal where you can walk on
the nature trails and cool off below the tropical waterfalls.
4. Love (know, knows) no fear.
5. Blessed (are, is) the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
(Matthew 5:8)

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LET’S DO IT!
Task 7
Task 7 A. Analyze each sentence below, identify its subject
and choose the correct form of the verb from the
options. Use the table that follows.
Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
6. Respect (mean, means) that you accept somebody for who
they are, even when they're different from you
7. Listening (involve, involves) identifying the sounds of speech
and processing them into words and sentences.
8. The councilwoman, together with her assistants, (are, is)
attending the conference next month.
9. I (love, loves) watering the plants everyday.
10. Education (are, is) a progressive discovery of our own
ignorance.

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LET’S DO IT!
Task 7
Task 7 A. Analyze each sentence below, identify its subject
and choose the correct form of the verb from the
options. Use the table that follows.
Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
Subject Verb
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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LET’S DO IT!
Task 7
Task 7 B. 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. Be sure to observe the
correct usage of grammar.
Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
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 called a triangle.

29. 1. haiku- a poem- composed of seventeen syllables in three lines
2. integrity-a quality of being honest and having strong moral
principles- that you refuse to change
3. teacher- a teaching professional- meant to help the students to
gain knowledge, competence, and virtue
4. character traits- individual parts of your personality and
behaviour- express who you are as a person
5. Integrity- indispensable moral virtue- includes acting with
honesty, fairness, and decency 29
LET’S DO IT!
Task 7
Task 7
Observing Correct Grammar In Making Definitions
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 called a triangle.

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Task 8
Task 8
Sharing of Insights Matters
In connection with
understanding the correct
usage of grammar in making
definitions, list down at least
three important concepts
which you’ve realized in
today’s lesson.
1.
2.
3.

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“The one who gets wisdom loves
life; the one who cherishes
understanding will soon prosper.”
_Proverbs 19:8