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WEEK 5
Capsulized Self-Learning Empowerment Toolkit
Schools Division Office of Zamboanga City

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga City
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Written by: SHEILA MEI M. DUNGUG (T-I), San Roque NHS

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English 10 QUARTER 4 WEEK 5 DAY ___________________________________
GRADE/LEVEL dd/mm/yyyy
TOPIC Observing Correct Grammar in Making Definitions

Observe correct grammar in making definitions.
Objectives:
LEARNING Code:
* Identify parts of a definition.
COMPETENCY EN10G-Iia-29
*Observe S-V agreement in the definitions.
*Use the sentence pattern in writing definitions.
IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on the Learner’s
Activity and Assessment Sheets provided separately.
UNDERSTAND
Observing Correct Grammar in Making Definitions
What is grammar and why it is important to have a correct grammatical structure both in oral and
written English?
Grammar is the whole system and structure of a language. Observing correct grammar is very
important in oral communication, academic and expository writings as it helps you convey information
effectively so that the listeners and readers will clearly understand the message that is being conveyed.
Definitions are used in expository writing such as researches, scientific and legal texts. It is also used
in essays and other text types in order to make ideas and concepts clearer. In defining a term, you
actually answer the question “What is A?”
One way to define terms is through full definition. This is 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.
Study the pattern below:
Term = Class + distinguishing characteristic
A is/are B which/that/of C
is defined as
refers to
Example: Linguistics is the systematic study of language structure and development.
Term = Class + distinguishing characteristic
Take note that:
 A= The term defined is placed at the beginning of the sentence followed by the verb.
Note that the subject (term defined) and verb must agree in number, that is, a singular subject
needs a singular verb and a plural subject needs a plural verb.
 B= the class of the term being defined and
 C= its distinguishing characteristic.

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Here are more examples:
Term Verb Class Distinguishing Characteristic

Phonetics (plural in form but is the study of production of speech sounds.
singular in meaning)
Phonology is the study that deals with the system of
speech sounds.
Morphology is the study of word formation.
Definitions are statements of the meaning of a term

(a word, phrase, or other set
of symbols)
Freedom is the ability to do what is right.
Bullies are persons who habitually seek to harm or
intimidate those whom they
perceive as vulnerable
Cyberbullying refers to the use of to bully a person.
electronic
communication
SAQ-1: How do we define terms? Give the pattern discussed.

_________________________________________________________
SAQ-2: Complete the definition by underlining the correct verb in the parenthesis.
1. Endangered species (refer, refers) to a species that is in danger of extinction.
2. Research (is, are) a systematic investigation to contribute to an existing body of
knowledge.
3. The study of microorganisms (is known, are known) as microbiology.
4. Bouyancy (refer, refers) to the ability of water to support weight allowing an
object to float.
5. Pragmatics (is, are) the study of language used in communication.
6. The study of anesthetics (is called, are called) anesthesiology.
7. The temperature of the surrounding air (is referred, are referred) to as ambient
temperature.
8. Influenza (is defined, are defined) as an acute hihly contagious infection of the
respiratory tract.
9. Balance (denote, denotes) a state of equilibrium.
10. Molecules produced by the immune system to fight infection (is called, are
called) antibodies.
Let’s Practice! (Write your answers on the separate sheets provided.)
Directions: Identify the parts of the following defined scientific terms. Use the table for your
answers.
Example: Psychology is a branch of science that deals with the study of human behavior.
1. Astronomy is a branch of scientific study that deals with celestial objects.

2. Biologists are scientists who focus on studying living organisms.
3. Botany refers to the branch of science that deals with the study of plants.
4. Hydrology is known as the scientific study of water.
5. Zoology is defined as a branch of science that deals with the study of animals.
6. Enzyme refers to a protein macromolecule which speeds up a biochemical reaction.
7. Atmosphere is referred as a layer of air that surrounds the earth.
8. Magnification denotes a measurable increase of the object’s apparent size.

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Term Verb Class Distinguishing Characteristic

Example: is a branch of that deals with the study of
Psychology science human behavior.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
REMEMBER
Key Points
Grammar is the whole system and structure of a language. Observing correct grammar is very
important in oral communication, academic and expository writings as it helps you convey information
effectively so that the listeners and readers will clearly understand the message that is being conveyed.
Definitions are used in expository writing such as researches, scientific and legal texts. It is also used
in essays and other text types in order to make ideas and concepts clearer. In defining a term, you
actually answer the question “What is A?”
One way to define terms is through full definition. This is 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.
Take note that:
 A= The term defined is placed at the beginning of the sentence followed by the verb,
Note that the subject (term defined) and verb must agree in number, that is, a singular subject
needs a singular verb and a plural subject needs a plural verb.
 B= the class of the term being defined and
 C= its distinguishing characteristic.
TRY
Let us see how much you have learned today!
(Write your answers on the Learner's Activity and Assessment sheets.)
Directions: Write a full definition of each term based on its class and distinguishing characteristic.
Example: Coronavirus – a group of viruses – named for the crown-like spikes on their surface.
Answer: Coronavirus is a group of viruses that is named for the crown-like spikes on their surface.
1. COVID-19 – a disease – caused by a new strain of coronavirus.

Answer: ________________________________________________________________
2. Contact tracing – a public health approach – used to contain the spread of pathogens.
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
3. Pandemic – an epidemic – has spread all over the world affecting many people.
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
4. Personal protective equipment (PPE) – a protective clothing – designed to protect the

wearer from injury or illness.
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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5. Quarantine – the practice – staying home and away from others to avoid the spread of an
illness.
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
Arag, Jovher. “Patterns of Definition.” Share and Discover Knowledge on

SlideShare, Slideshare, 22 Aug. 2017,
https://www.slideshare.net/JovherArag/patterns-of-definition.
Ibon. English 10 Quarter 2 Module 1 Lesson 1 Parts and Patterns of

Definitions. YouTube, 10 Dec. 2020,
REFERENCES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE7F92moE0A.
For further reading and more exercises, you may access this link:
Ibon, with Sir. English 10 Quarter 1 Module 1 Lesson 2 The Grammar of

Definitions. YouTube, 15 Dec. 2020,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gxh674NHoA. s
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FOR ZAMBOANGA CITY DIVISION USE ONLY

Capsulized Self-Learning Empowerment Toolkit

Schools Division Office of Zamboanga City

“Unido, Junto avanza con el EduKalidad Cree, junto junto puede!”

Written by: SHEILA MEI M. DUNGUG (T-I), San Roque NHS

TOPIC Observing Correct Grammar in Making Definitions

Study the pattern below:

Term = Class + distinguishing characteristic

Example: Linguistics is the systematic study of language structure and development.

Term = Class + distinguishing characteristic

Take note that:

Written by: SHEILA MEI M. DUNGUG (T-I), San Roque NHS

Here are more examples:

Term Verb Class Distinguishing Characteristic

Definitions are statements of the meaning of a term

SAQ-1: How do we define terms? Give the pattern discussed.

Let’s Practice! (Write your answers on the separate sheets provided.)

1. Astronomy is a branch of scientific study that deals with celestial objects.

Written by: SHEILA MEI M. DUNGUG (T-I), San Roque NHS

Term Verb Class Distinguishing Characteristic

Take note that:

1. COVID-19 – a disease – caused by a new strain of coronavirus.

4. Personal protective equipment (PPE) – a protective clothing – designed to protect the

Arag, Jovher. “Patterns of Definition.” Share and Discover Knowledge on

Ibon. English 10 Quarter 2 Module 1 Lesson 1 Parts and Patterns of

Ibon, with Sir. English 10 Quarter 1 Module 1 Lesson 2 The Grammar of

Written by: SHEILA MEI M. DUNGUG (T-I), San Roque NHS

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