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English
Quarter 3 – Module 7:
Polite Expressions
and Courteous Greetings
English – Grade 1
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Quarter 3 – Module 7: Polite Expressions and Courteous Greetings
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 3 – Module 7:
Polite Expressions
and Courteous Greetings
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each
lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step
as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM.
This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need
to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of
the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-
check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We
trust that you will be honest in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how
they can best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of
this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests.
And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.

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 What I Need to Know

This module is designed and written to help you focus on how and when to use
courteous expressions and greetings in your daily life.

After this module, you are expected to learn to:

1. Use / Respond appropriately to polite expressions (EN1OL-IIIa-e-1.5);

a. greetings (EN1OL-IIIa-1.5.1);
b. leave – takings (EN1OL-IIIb-1.5.2);
c. expressing gratitude and apology (EN1OL-IIIc-1.5.3);
d. asking permission (EN1OL-IIId-1.5.4);
e. offering help (EN1OL-IIIe-1.5.5);

2. Speak clearly and uses appropriate expressions in talking to family, and

other social context interactions;

3. Demonstrate an understanding that polite expressions are used to show

respect; and

4. Express yourself and feelings through common expressions and polite

greetings.

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 Lesson
Polite Expressions and
7 Courteous Greetings

When we talk to people, we should show respect and leave a good impression.
That is a sign of being a good person.

That is also why we use courteous expressions. Courteous means having or

showing good manners and being polite.

Filipinos are known for being polite as they used po and opo when speaking
with someone older.

There are many expressions that we can use to show that we are courteous
and respectful.

What’s In
Look at the illustrations on the right side. What should you say on the following
situations? Choose from the options below.

1. You want to walk in between two

older people talking?

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2. You accidentally hit the food of an
elderly next to you?

3. You see a person having difficulty

crossing the street?

4. You received a present from your

family?

5. You see a friend passing by in the

morning?

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 Notes to the Teacher
This module prepares pupils on how and when to use polite
greetings as read on a story or illustrated in a photo.

What’s New

Are you polite? Do you want to meet kids like you who are polite? Let us read
their story and know them more.

“Polite Twins”

Everybody likes Rica and Rico. They greet everyone with a warm, cheeky smile.

They greet the school guard, “Good Morning!”

They greet the principal, “Good Afternoon!” when they see him walking
around.

And when classes are over, they bid “Goodbye” to each and every one.

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At night, they greet their parents, “Good Evening!” and kiss them on the cheek.

They hug their siblings and say, “Good Night!” before they go to sleep and rest.

Everyone likes Rica and Rico because they are polite.

What is It

Answer the following questions about the story "Polite Twins". Write your
answer on your paper.

1. Who are the characters in the story?

2. What did the twins say when they see the guard?

3. What did the twins say when they see the principal?

4. What did the twins say when they come home and see their parents?

5. What did the twins say to their siblings before they go to sleep and rest?

6. Why does everyone like Rico and Rica?

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Goodbye, Good Evening and Goodnight as

said by Rico and Rica are examples of polite expressions.

It is important for children like you to know when and where to use polite
greetings. By setting a good example, you will be able to do so.

In the above story, it shows the proper use of common expressions and polite
greetings. When talking to someone, be it a friend, a family member, a
teacher, or elderlies, it is proper to use courteous expressions.

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Here are some of the words or phrases commonly used in a day to day
conversation with someone.

Greetings

o If we want to greet anyone in the morning, we say “Good Morning!”

o If it’s afternoon, we say “Good Afternoon!”
o When the sun has set and the stars and the moon are up, we greet by
saying “Good Evening!”
o When answering the telephone, we say “Hello!”

Leave – takings

There are also courteous words to say when you are about to leave or rest in
for the night.

o Before we leave, we say “Goodbye!”, “See you / See you soon!” or “So
Long!”
o Before we sleep, the words to say are “Good Night!” or “Have a good
night’s sleep!”

Expressing gratitude and apology

o Also, to show gratitude we say, “Thank you!”, “Thank you very much” or
“Thanks” and the courteous answer to that is "You are welcome!”
o You say “Sorry” or “I’m sorry” or “I don’t intend to” as a way of
apologizing to someone for something that you have done, be it
accidental or not, which caused them to be upset, mad, sad or caused
them trouble or difficulties.

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Asking permission

o When we are asking someone for a favor, the magic word to use is
“Please”.
o “May I …”, “Could I …”, “Can I …”, and “Shall I …” are some words to use
to ask permission to do something you want to do.

Offering help

It is always nice to offer help. There are also some certain expressions that we
use to lend a hand to someone.

o May I help you?

o What can I do for you?

Well done! You discovered new knowledge about being polite. Let's see if
you are a polite kid!

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 What’s More

Now, let us proceed to the following activity to apply what you

have learned.

A. Select from Column B what the picture represents in Column A.

Write the letter of the correct answer on a sheet of paper.

Column A Column B

A. Goodbye!

1.
B. I’m sorry.

C. May I help you?

2.
D. Thank you!

E. Excuse me.
3.
F. I hate you!

4.

5.

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 What I Can Do

A. Sing with actions the song “Hello, How Do You Do?”

Hello, hello, hello.

Hello, how are you?
I’m glad to be with you.

And you, and you, and you.

La la la la la la la
(Repeat Twice)

Write the polite expressions you sing or heard from the song “Hello, How
Do You Do?” on a sheet of paper.
Number Polite Expressions
1 Pizza Hut
2 Kentucky Fried Chicken
3 M Donald’s

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 Assessment
Now that we have learned some of the basic courteous
expressions, let us see if you can identify the proper words
to say based on the situation.

Write the letter of the correct answer on a sheet of paper.

1. Your brother gave you a gift on your birthday. What do you say?
a. Good Afternoon!
b. Good Evening!
c. Thank you!
2. After eating breakfast, your school service arrives, and you leave for school.
What do you say to your parents?
a. Bye mom and dad see you later!
b. Good night mom and dad!
c. Good evening mom and dad!
3. You accidentally stepped on your sister’s foot. What will you say?
a. I’m sorry!
b. Good evening!
c. Good Afternoon!
4. You are about to sleep at night, what do you say to your family?
a. Goodbye!
b. Goodnight!
c. So long!
5. You see your grandfather carrying heavy loads of pail. What will you say if you
want to offer help?
a. Good Evening!
b. May I help you, Lolo?
c. Goodnight!

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 Answer Key

are polite.
twins because they D 5.
Good morning 5. Everyone likes the 6.
you C 4.
Good night 5.
Thanks / Thank 4.
Good evening 4.
May I help you? 3. A 3.
Sorry / I’m sorry 2. Good afternoon 3.
Excuse me 1. Good morning 2.
E 2.
Rico and Rica 1.
What’s In: B 1.
What is It:
What’s More:

b 5.
b 4.
a 3.
a 2.
I’m glad to be with you 3.
c 1.

Assessment: How are you? 2.

Hello 1.

What I Can Do:

References
Department of Education (DepEd). Guide for English Teachers in Using the
Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs), 2020.

Department of Education (DepEd). Grade 1 Quarter 3. Teacher’s Guide: English.

Second Edition, 2016.

Department of Education (DepEd). K to 12 Curriculum Guide: English, 2013.

Department of Education (DepEd). K to 12 Learning Guide: English, 2009.

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