E10q4w5 Capslet 1
E10q4w5 Capslet 1
E10q4w5 Capslet 1
10
ENGLISH
QUARTER 4
WEEK 5
CapSLET
Capsulized Self-Learning Empowerment Toolkit
SUBJECT &
English 10 QUARTER 4 WEEK 5 DAY ___________________________________
GRADE/LEVEL dd/mm/yyyy
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.
A is/are B which/that/of C
is defined as
refers to
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: ________________________________________________________________
5. Quarantine – the practice – staying home and away from others to avoid the spread of an
illness.
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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