Learning Area ENGLISH Grade Level SIX

W3 Quarter FOUR Date

I. LESSON TITLE Adverb of Intensity and Adverbs of Frequency
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate grammatical
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) structures: Adverbs of Intensity and Adverbs of Frequency EN6G-Ig-4.4.1
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Composing Clear and Coherent Sentences Using Appropriate Grammatical
Structures: Adverbs of Intensity and Adverbs of Frequency
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. Introduction (Time Frame: 2 minutes)
Writing a good sentence requires the ability to express ideas in a complete thought, knowledge about structure is
also very helpful. In your previous lesson, you learned how to write sentences using conjunctions. The use of conjunctions
enables you to connect words, phrases or clauses of equal grammatical rank, likewise, you also learned to connect the main
clause with the subordinate clause. In this lesson, you will discover more on using appropriate grammatical structures particularly
with the use of two different kinds of Adverbs; the Degree or Intensity Adverbs and the Frequency Adverbs.
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
1. identify and classify adverbs of intensity and adverbs of frequency;
2. compose clear and coherent sentences using adverbs of Degree/Intensity and adverbs of Frequency.
B. Development (Time Frame: 20 minutes)
Now, read the dialogue between cousins Tom and Gerri. They live in a house near each other and share the same
study area for home schooling.
Tom: Would you like to go biking with me this afternoon?
Gerri: I am very sorry, I can’t.
Tom: How about tomorrow morning?
Gerri: I’d like to, but I really can’t. I have to finish my modules in
English, and besides, we are encouraged to stay at home.
Tom: Oh, is that so? That is extremely unfortunate! Then maybe let’s go skating on Saturday instead.
Gerri: That is absolutely exciting! but I have to stay at home and finish my work. Illustrated by Tom Ezekiel S. Garcia
Tom: Too bad, you seem totally have no time for fun anymore.
Gerri: Not really. I just have to spend my time very wisely or I will fail. I also do not want to break the trust that nanay and
tatay gave me. You know, same as Tiya Adelle, they too are nurses, frontliners who are working so patiently at the
hospital.
Tom: Ok then, maybe I will just have to finish my research work in Araling Panlipunan, so we can enjoy skating together…after
work? Oh no…after the pandemic is over!
Gerri: That is absolutely right! Anyway, we can play inside the house when our school works are done.

Did you notice the highlighted words in the dialogue? What are they called?

They are Adverbs of Intensity, also known as Degree Adverbs. Adverbs of degree tell us the intensity, concentration or even
the depth of a particular action. Adverbs usually modify verbs. Some adverbs of degree or intensity modify adjectives,
other adverbs or clauses. They answer the question how much? or to what extent?

Now, look at the illustration on the right side. It

shows the intensity of different adverbs of degree.
Notice that the degree adverbs do not occupy the
same amount of space on the inverted triangle, this is
because these adverbs vary in depth or intensity.

Analyze how the sentences vary their meanings because of the degree adverbs.
The comparison of how tired the subject was, vary in intensity. Analyze the illustration below, what words are used to
modify or describe how tired the subject was?
1. I am a bit tired last week. (tired but not much)

2. I am considerably tired yesterday. (a kind of intense tiredness)

3. I am absolutely tired today. (tiredness or fatigue is so intense)

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Now read the following examples and remember the words that are commonly modified or described by a degree adverb.
➢ A degree adverb may be used to modify the intensity of an adverb.

She communicates noticeably well. (Noticeably describes the word well, which is an adverb.)

➢ A degree adverb may be used to modify the intensity of an action (verb).

She almost finish the whole plate of pie. (The word almost modify the word finish which is a verb.)

➢ A degree adverb may express a high degree of a quality for an adjective. The degree adverb such may express a high
degree in an adjective phrase.

Covid-19 is an extremely dangerous respiratory disease.

Nathasia is such an obedient girl. (The word extremely modifies the word dangerous while such describes the
word obedient, dangerous and obedient are both adjectives)
Read the selection and answer the given questions.

Agatha’s Hobbies and Interests

by: Violeta P. Garcia

Agatha has a lot of hobbies and interests. She usually gets up early so she can run before work. She doesn't often have
time to play volleyball, but she occasionally goes on Saturdays during the summer.
She loves music. She always goes to choir practice on Wednesday evenings and sings in church on Sundays. She doesn't
have much extra money, so she rarely goes to concerts in the city.
She seldom watches TV because she likes doing things outside. She usually goes to the gym if it's raining outside. She isn't
often alone because she has a lot of friends.
She occasionally does something alone, but she usually does her activities with one of her friends. She's a happy woman!

COMPREHENSION CHECK:
1. What does Mary usually do if it’s raining outside?
2. How often does she practice choir?
3. How often does she watch television?
4. What kind of woman is Agatha?
5. Take a look at the underlined words. What do you call them?
6. What are those words implied?
Go back to the underlined words. What do you notice? You’re right! It tells how often the action is done. Can you identify
kind of adverb are those?

Adverb of frequency always describe how often something occurs, either in definite or indefinite terms. An adverb that
describes definite frequency is one such as weekly, daily, or yearly. An adverb describing indefinite frequency doesn’t specify
an exact time frame; examples are sometimes, often, and rarely. Also, never, usually, seldom, and always.

Simple Rules for Adverbs of Frequency:

These simple rules for adverbs of frequency will help you to use them correctly:

• Always use adverbs of frequency to discuss how often something happens.

• Adverbs of frequency are often used to indicate routine or repeated activities, so they are often used with the
present simple tense.
• If a sentence has only one verb, place the adverb of frequency in the middle of the sentence so that it is positioned
after the subject but before the verb. For example: Tom never flies. He always takes the bus.
• When a sentence contains more than one verb, place the adverb of frequency before the main verb. For example:
They have often visited Lucena City.

When using an adverb of frequency in the negative or in forming a question, place it before the main verb. For example: Do
you usually get up so late?
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C.Engagement (Time Frame: 20 minutes)

Learning Task 1
A. Directions: Write clear and coherent sentences by supplying the missing adverb of degree. Do this in your notebook.
1. I _______________ had a time for relaxation since the pandemic began.
2. We are _______________ unsure about what tomorrow may bring. Completely hardly quite
3. We need to avoid giving___________ unfavorable comment to our front liners.
4. It is ___________dangerous to go out because of the pandemic. Extremely somewhat
5. People need to be ___________obedient to stop the spread of virus.
rather very

B. Directions: How often do you the following activities? Compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate
grammatical structure: Adverbs of Frequency in answering these.
1. How often do you sing the Philippine National Anthem? _________________________________________________________.
2. How often do you raise your hand during class recitation? _________________________________________________________.
3. How often do you wear face mask? _________________________________________________________.
4. How often do you clean your house? _________________________________________________________.
5. How often do you help others? _________________________________________________________.

Learning Task 2
A. Directions: To compose clear and coherent sentences, Improve each of the given sentences by adding
appropriate degree adverbs. Rewrite each sentence in cursive, and remember to follow rules in sentence
writing. Number 1 is done for you.
1. The trip to the grocery store was long.
The trip to the grocery store was rather long.________________________

2. The lady’s grocery cart was full.

______________________________________________________________
3. She was worried that she may not get enough supply for the family.
______________________________________________________________
4. The grocery store ran out of supply due to panic buying.
______________________________________________________________
5. The groceries fell out of the lady’s cart. Illustrated by Tom Ezekiel S. Garcia
B. Directions: Compose clear and coherent sentences using the following adverbs of frequency.
1. never ______________________________________________4. constantly______________________________________________
2. always ______________________________________________5. Frequently _____________________________________________
3. seldom _____________________________________________

Learning Task 3 Oh, maybe I can

A. Directions: Read situation below then perform the given task. Hey Roberto, help her, by
explaining it to her.
have you
watched the
Friends Jackie and Roberto are talking about news today?
their current situation in the barangay, being put to I am quite
Enhanced Community Quarantine(ECQ), Jackie has a confused
little confusion about the situation. Through a dialogue, about ECQ.

show how Roberto might have helped Jackie by

explaining the situation to her. Finish the dialogue by
using appropriate adverbs of degree in writing your
sentences for the dialogue. Illustrated by Tom Ezekiel S. Garcia

B. Directions: Write 2-3 sentence out of the following pictures using the adverb of frequency.

1.__________________________
Seldom Everyday Sometimes Often Rarely Never
2.__________________________
3.__________________________
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C. Assimilation (Time Frame: 2 minutes)
Recall the important ideas you learned from this lesson. Read the paragraph aloud while supplying the missing
ideas. Try grouping the degree adverbs based on their intensity.
Very extremely quite really moderately
Adverbs of _________ tell us the intensity, concentration or even the depth of a absolutely slightly rather fairly almost
particular action. completely nearly a little much too
❖ A degree adverb may be used to modify the intensity of an ____________.
❖ A __________ adverb may be used to modify the intensity of an action (verb).
❖ A degree adverb may express a high degree of a quality for an__________The
degree adverb such may express a high degree in an adjective phrase.
❖ Degree adverbs are usually placed right___________ the adjective, adverb or verb Not intense Not intense Not intense
that is modified.
❖ Adverb of___________ always describe how often something occurs, either in definite
or indefinite terms. An adverb that describes __________frequency is one such as
weekly, daily, or yearly. An adverb describing __________frequency doesn’t specify
an exact time frame; examples are sometimes, often, and rarely. Also, never,
usually, seldom, and always.

V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: 5 minutes)

Now is the time to test what you learned about the topic. Get your pen and paper ready for a short test. This part aims
to identify what you remembered about this lesson.
A. Directions: Using the picture as a guide, recall the activities you have done during the Enhanced Community Quarantine
or ECQ. Compose clear and coherent sentences about it using adverbs of frequency.
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________
B. Directions: Perform the given task below.

You heard from the news that children like you can be
Illustrated by Tom Ezekiel S. Garcia
a potential carrier of the virus while elderly people are
more susceptible to sickness. Everyday, you see a lot of
people in the community roaming around for no special
purpose. Help your community by creating a bill or
placard that will remind them to practice health habits
and to stay at home. Below is an example. You are
allowed to practice your creativity. Use degree/intensity
adverbs in writing your reminders.
Have fun and be of help!

VI. REFLECTION (Time Frame: 1 minute)

❖ Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance
Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it in the column
for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below:
 - I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/ lesson.
✓ - I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to do/perform this
task.
Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP
Number 1 Number 3 Assimilation
Number 2 Number 4 Assessment
VII. REFERENCES Collins, Grace C.1999, Bob Jones University Press, Greenville South Carolina, pp 37-45
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Prepared by: AGNES S. GARCIA Checked by: SAYRE M. DIALOLA

VIOLETA P. GARCIA DR. LEONORA FE M. MALABONGA
DR. ANICIA J. VILLARUEL