To the Readers

3-6 The Powers of the Princesses and

the Princes is the third book in Grammar
Anthology.

ENGLISH This book will reveal to you the powers

given by the fairy to the princesses and princes.
Grammar Anthology Enjoy reading and answering the activities.
Book C:
The Powers of the Princesses and Princes The Writer

LEARNING RESOURCE TEAM IN ENGLISH

Written by:
JESSICA P. GELA, PhD – DEPS English

Illustrations by:
MA.LIZA POLITUD, DLNHS
Quality Assured by:
JENELYN S. FULO, DLNHS
MAE B. ZAMORA, T II, BNHS
LURECEL B. TIU, BCNHS-SHS

Recommending Approval:
JANALYN V. NAVARRO, PhD – CID CHIEF

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 Table of Contents

Stories Page

The Naming Princess 1

The Replacing Prince 3
The Acting Princess 5
The Describing Princess 7
The Modifying Princess 9
The Relationship Prince 11
The Connecting Prince 13
The Emotional Prince 15

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The Naming Princess 3. Copy the words in the story that give clues on
the meaning of midnight.
1Itwas midnight. 2The clock showed it was
12 o’clock at night. 3Grammar Fairy left for
Grammarlandia. 4She entered the chamber of the
first child. 5The baby was still slumbering or
sleeping. 4. The following are three possible titles for the
6Grammar Fairy said, “Princess Noun, I’ll story. Which title do you like best?
A. Princess Noun
bestow upon you the power to name. 7You will
B. Princess Noun, The Naming Princess
name all persons, animals, places, things, events,
C. The Giver of Names
and ideas in the kingdom.”
8After she has spoken, she placed a scroll
5. Complete the order or sequence of the story.
beside the princess. 9When she left, the princess Write the number of the sentence in the box.
was still slumbering.

Activity 1

1. What did the fairy bestow Princess Noun?

2. As used in the story, what do you think is the

meaning of ‘slumbering’?

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The Replacing Prince 3. Copy the words in the story that give clues on
the meaning of dawn.
1It
was dawn. 2The light of the sun started
to appear. 3Grammar Fairy sat on the bed of the
second child who was still dozing off or sleeping.
4She placed a golden whistle beside the prince.
5She then said, “Prince Pronoun, I’ll bestow 4. Give three possible titles for the story by
upon you the power to replace. 6You can replace writing the missing word. The first one is done
for you.
Princess Noun during wars with grammar errors.”
7The prince woke up and held the whistle.
A. The Replacer of Names
B. Prince ____________
8He then dozed off again. 9The fairy went back to
C. Prince _____________, The Replacing Prince
her kingdom.
5. Complete the order or sequence of the story.
Activity 2 Write the number of the sentence in the box.

1. What did the fairy bestow Prince Pronoun?

2. As used in the story, what do you think is the

meaning of ‘dozing off’?

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The Acting Princess
3. Copy the words in the story that give clues on
1It was morning. the meaning of morning.
Grammar Fairy said, “It is the time from
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sunrise to noon so I need to go to Grammarlandia.”

3The fairy went to the garden of the
4. The following are three possible titles for the
kingdom. 4After a while, the queen arrived with
story. Which title do you like best?
the baby. 5The baby has drifted off to sleep. A. Princess Verb
6Grammar Fairy said, “Princess Verb, I’ll
B. The Princess with a Mirror
bestow upon you the power to act. 7 You will give C. The Third Noble
all action words to the kingdom.”
8 The baby grinned or smiled at the fairy. 5. Complete the order or sequence of the story.
9Grammar Fairy gave a mirror for the baby. Write the number of the sentence in the box.
10The fairy then entered the giant bubble and left.

Activity 3

1. What did the fairy bestow Princess Verb?

2. As used in the story, what do you think is the

meaning of ‘grinned’?

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The Describing Princess
3. Copy the words in the story that give clues on
1It
was midday. 2In this middle of the day, the meaning of midday.
Grammar Fairy got off or left. 3She visited the
fourth noble. 4When she arrived, the noble was
playing in her crib alone.
5She said, “Princess Adjective, I will 4. Complete the titles suited for the story.
bestow upon you the power to describe. 6You will A. Princess _____________
describe Prince Pronoun and Princess Noun.” B. The Fourth _____________
7The fairy clapped her hands. 8Suddenly, C. The _____________ with Floating Stones
floating stones appeared. 9These landed beside 5. Complete the order or sequence of the story.
the princess. 10She clapped again, and she
Write the number of the sentence in the box.
disappeared.

Activity 4

1. What did the fairy bestow Princess Adjective?

2. As used in the story, what do you think is the

meaning of ‘got off’?

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The Modifying Princess
3. Copy the words in the story that give clues on
1Itwas afternoon. 2At this time between the meaning of afternoon.
noon and sunset, Grammar Fairy went off or left
to visit the kingdom. 3Queen English was at the
terrace. 4She was feeding the fifth baby. 5The
4. What title do you want for the story?
fairy headed to the baby princess.
6The fairy said, “Princess Adverb, I will

bestow upon you the power to modify. 7Your

power will affect Princess Verb, Princess Adjective,
and yourself.” 5. Complete the order or sequence of the story.
8Grammar Fairy gave four bracelets for the
Write the number of the sentence in the box.
princess. 9The fairy then left.

Activity 5

1. What did the fairy bestow Princess Adverb?

2. As used in the story, what do you think is the

meaning of ‘went off’?

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The Relationship Prince
3. Copy the words in the story that give clues on
1It
was dusk. 2The daylight is almost gone. the meaning of dusk.
3Grammar Fairy went forth to see the sixth baby.
4She appeared in the living room where the king

was reading a book. 5She talked to the king to

bare or reveal her gift for the baby.
6Grammar Fairy said, “I will bestow upon 4. What title do you want for the story?
Prince Preposition the power to show relationship.
7His power will also affect Princess Noun and

Prince Pronoun.”
8Beforeleaving, she handed precious stones
for the prince. 5. Complete the order or sequence of the story.
Write the number of the sentence in the box.
Activity 6

1. What did the fairy bestow Prince Preposition?

2. As used in the story, what do you think is the

meaning of ‘got off’?

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The Connecting Prince
3. Copy the words in the story that give clues on
1It
the meaning of nightfall.
was nightfall. 2The closing of the day
has come. 3The fairy left for Grammarlandia.
4She appeared at the baby’s chamber. 5The baby

was playing with a chime. 6She leaned towards

him and unveiled or revealed his power. 4. What title do you want for the story?
7Grammar Fairy said, “Prince Conjunction,

I will bestow upon you the power to link and

connect. 8You will link and connect all words and
group of words in Grammarlandia.”
9As Grammar Fairy left, the sound of the

chime was heard. 5. Complete the order or sequence of the story.

Write the number of the sentence in the box.
Activity 7

1. What did the fairy bestow Prince Conjunction?

2. As used in the story, what do you think is the

meaning of ‘unveiled’?

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The Emotional Prince
3. Copy the words in the story that give clues on
1It was twilight. 2The sun has set. the meaning of twilight.
3Grammar Fairy appeared at the bedroom of the

eighth baby. 4She saw him slumbering soundly.

5She went to the youngest noble and said,

“Prince Interjection, I will bestow upon you the

power to show emotions. 6You will show emotions 4. What title do you want for the story?
to express your feelings.”
7Grammar Fairy waved the scepter and

placed it beside the prince. 8She saw the baby

beamed or smiled. Before the fairy left, the baby
held the scepter and went back slumbering.
5. Complete the order or sequence of the story.
Write the number of the sentence in the box.
Activity 8

1. What did the fairy bestow Prince Interjection?

2. As used in the story, what do you think is the

meaning of ‘beamed’?

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