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English
Quarter 3 - Module 5:
Distinguishing between General and
Specific Statements

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English – Grade 4
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Quarter 3 - Module 5: Distinguish between General and Specific Statements
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English
Quarter 3 - Module 5:
Distinguish between General and
Specific Statements

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What this Module is About

Hi learners!

It’s time to learn new insights with the help of this module. This
module is especially made for you.

This material is self-instructional. The activities are designed for

you to work independently at the convenience of your homes.

With this module, you will learn how to distinguish fact from
opinion in an informational text.

Have an enjoyable learning experience!

What I Need to Know

Hi Learners! For today’s activity you are expected to:

1. Understand about Distinguishing between general and

specific statement.

How to Learn from this Module

For you to achieve the objectives cited above, you are to do the
following:
• Take your time reading the lessons carefully.

• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and

exercises diligently.

• Answer all the given tests and exercises.

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 Distinguishing between
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Lesson

1 general and specific

statement
In this lesson, you will learn what a generalization is, how to spot
a generalization, and how you can tell whether a generalization is
likely to be true or not. Making generalizations is important because it
helps you know how much you understand about what you read.

So, stay focus! Have fun while learning.

What’s In
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Directions: Read the following statements. Decide whether you agree

or disagree. Write your answer on the space provided.

__________1. All birds can fly.

__________2. All boys do not cry.
__________3. Some of your friends are fake friends.
__________4. Most kids like swimming in the beach.
__________5. Soldiers are typically brave.
__________6. Many children enjoy playing basketball.
__________7. All moms are good cooks.
__________8. Many children enjoy playing soccer.
__________9. Chocolate is everyone’s favorite dessert.
__________10. Many people would agree that police officers are
everyday heroes.

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 What’s New

Read and analyze the short story below.

Alexa and her brother Klent are walking to the grocery store to
buy a few items on the list their father gave them. “Did you see that
huge bird?” Alexa asked, shading her eyes as she looks up into the
sky. “Did you know that most of the birds lay eggs?” asked Alexa.
“Everybody knows that,” Klent replies. “Did you know that all reptiles
lay eggs too?” asked Alexa.
“I don’t think that’s true,” Klent argues. “Last year, we learned
in our Science lesson about the Boa Constrictor. It is a kind of
snake that do not lay eggs. Boas are snakes, and all snakes are
reptiles. That means that all reptiles don’t lay eggs,” said Klent.
“I think you are wrong, as usual,” said she. “But let’s look it up
when we got home just to make sure,” she added.

Questions:
1. What generalization does Alexa make about birds?
Is her generalization valid? Why?

• “Most of the birds lay eggs,” the statement made by

Alexa is a generalization. In this case, Alexa is correct
that most of the birds do lay eggs. You can come up
with hundreds of examples that would show that her
generalization is valid.

2. What generalization does Klent make about snakes

Is his generalization valid? Why?

• When Klent says, “All reptiles don’t lay eggs,” he is also

generalizing. But Alexa questioned his generalization.
Klent generalization is actually not true or faulty that all
reptiles don’t lay eggs. Most do, but there are some
exemptions. In this case, you could come up with a lot
of examples of reptiles that do lay eggs, but there are
also examples of reptiles that don’t lay eggs like the
Boa Constrictor. Therefore, his generalization is faulty.
Klent could have said, “Some reptiles don’t lay eggs.”

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 What is It

What you read and what you already know help you make a
general statement about a person, situation, or event. This is called
a generalization. It is a broad statement that involves a leap to
conclusion that is logical but unproven.

In making generalizations, think about the similarities about

the gathered information and observations.

Example: Most Filipinos greet each other with polite words.

A generalization can be valid or faulty.

Valid generalization means true. It is supported by facts. It also

uses logic and reasoning but proven with several examples. Signal
words to valid generalizations are some, most, might, sometimes,
probably, often, typically, many, rarely, few.

Examples:

Most children like chicken joy.

Some politicians are greedy and manipulative.
Sometimes cats are meaner than dogs.
Many families go on a vacation during summer.

Faulty generalization means false. It is not supported by facts.

It is also logical but cannot be proven true. Signal words to faulty
generalizations are everyone, nobody, all, none, always, never, only,
no one.

Examples:

All kids love summer vacation.

Nobody really believes that the Earth is flat.
Everybody loves a trip.
The customer is always right.
Your family will always be there for you.
Only dead fish can go with the flow.
It’s never a good idea to drink a coffee after noon.

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 What’s More

A. Directions: Read each sentence. Write valid for valid

generalizations and faulty for faulty generalizations on the blank.

1. All boys love to play soccer. _________

2. Most kids prefer fruits than vegetables. _________
3. Some children are afraid of clowns. _________
4. Most children like candies. _________
5. Friends can always depend on each other. _________

B. Directions: Read the following selection below. Encircle the letter

of the best answer.

All birds have wings. But not all birds can fly. Birds that do not fly
are called flightless birds. The penguin is one example. It uses its
wings to swim underwater. Ostriches and Emus flap their wings when
they want to scare an enemy. Rheas use their wings like rudders
when they are running from an enemy. There is even a kind of small
parrot that climbs trees and then uses its wings to parachute to the
ground.

1. What can you say in general about flightless birds?

A. All flightless birds are large.
B. Flightless birds are fast runners.
C. Probably, flightless birds do not use their wings for flying.

Ants are one of the most widespread insects in the world. Ants
are called social insects because they lived in colonies made up of
other ants. A colony may have a few dozen or several million ants
living in it.
Ants in a colony are divided into different groups. Worker ants
look for food and take care of the young. Soldier ants defend the nest
from invaders. The queen ant lays eggs. These are the three main
groups in an ant colony.
2. What generalization can you make about ants based upon your
reading?
A. All ants lived in large colonies.
B. All ants worked to defend the colony.
C. All ants in a colony have different job.

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 About 10% of Filipinos have allergies. Allergies can range from
mildly annoying to deadly. An allergy is an overreaction of a person’s
immune system to something that is harmless.
Many people are allergic to dust, pollen, or mold. Some people
are allergic to certain kinds of food, perfume, or medicines. An allergy
might cause sneezing, coughing, or a rush. Sometimes an allergy is
so severe, it can lead to death.

3. What generalization can you make about allergies based upon

reading?
A. All allergies are deadly.
B. Allergies can cause different reactions in different people.
C. Everyone has allergies.

Sea turtles are in danger of dying out. They are hunted for food.
They are killed to make shell buttons and jewelry. Turtle skin is used
to make leather. Turtle fat is used to make soap and make-up. There
are laws to protect sea turtles. Not everyone obeys the laws.
Many turtles are killed by accident. Shrimp boats catch turtles in
their nets. If the turtles cannot come up for air, they will drown.
Fishermen are testing new nets. The nets will let shrimp in and they
will keep turtles out.
There are fewer safe beaches where turtles can lay their eggs.
New homes and hotels are being built. Baby turtles hatch at night. The
city lights confuse them, so they crawl away from the ocean. These
turtles are doomed to die if they do not reach the water. See turtles
need our help to survive.

4. What generalization can you make about the danger of sea

turtles based upon reading?
A. All sea turtles should be protected to keep away from
extinction.
B. There shall always money in catching sea turtles.
C. Probably sea turtles make you rich.

The brain of most grown-ups is about the same size and weight,
although there are slight differences. It is very possible for a genius to
have smaller brain than a stupid person.
Your brain weight more than a horse’s brain but less than an
elephant’s. The size of your brain does not affect how smart you are.

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 5. What generalization can you make about allergies based upon
reading?
A. All smart persons have bigger brains than stupid ones.
B. Most geniuses have smaller brains.
C. Typically, the size of the person’s brain does not affect how
intelligent he is.

What I Have Learned

A. Directions: Answer the following questions. Write your answer in

the box.

1. It is a broad statement that involves a leap to conclusion that is

logical but not proven.

2. It is a generalization that means true. It is supported by facts. It

also uses logic and reasoning but proven with several examples.

3. It is also a generalization that means false. It is not supported by

facts. It is also logical but cannot be proven true

B. Directions: Read each sentence. Write valid for valid

generalizations and faulty for faulty generalizations on the blank.

__________ 1. All grandmothers make cookies.

__________ 2. The students in our school are typically polite and
respectful.
__________ 3. Everyone brushes their teeth every day.
__________ 4. Many people dream of a vacation to Hawaii.
__________ 5. Movies frequently have happy endings.

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 What I Can Do

Directions: True or False. Write T if the statement is true and F if the

statements is false. Write your answer on the blank.

_____ 1. A valid generalization has evidence or examples to support

it.
_____ 2. A generalization must have a clue or signal words.
_____ 3. It is faulty generalization when we say, “Most boys have
short hair.”
_____ 4. It is a valid generalization when we say, “All kids love recess
time.”
_____ 5. Signal words like some, most, might, sometimes, probably,
often, typically, many, rarely, few refers to valid
generalization.

Post Assessment

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of your

choice.

1. What is a generalization?
A. a broad statement that involve a leap to conclusion that is
logical but unproven
B. conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known
facts or evidence
C. a decision you make based on clues in the story

2. What words can you find that indicate a generalization?

A. and, but,or
B. all, some, most
C. however, until, because

3. What is the clue word of the following generalization?

Few kids prefer vegetables than fruits.
A. prefer
B. few
C. to
D. kids

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 4. What is the clue word of the following generalization?
Teachers typically grade papers over the weekend.
A. over
B. grade
C. typically
D. weekend

5. What is the clue word of the following generalization?

The students in our school are often polite and respectful to
non-teaching personnel.
A. in
B. are
C. students
D. often

6. What is the clue word of the following generalization?

The work of an artist is rarely appreciated during their lifetime.
A. work
B. rarely
C. during
D. appreciated

7. A Blue Whale can reach lengths of 100 feet. That is almost as

long as 3 school buses in a line. Blue are thought to be one of
the biggest animals that ever lived on Earth.

What generalization can be made from this information?

A. Blue Whales are the kings of the oceans.
B. No animal is larger than the Blue Whale.
C. The size of the Blue Whale is very impressive.
D. Blue Whales typically grow to be very large.

8. Marlon went to the hospital. He had with him a basket of fruits

and some flowers.

A. Marlon visited a sick friend in the hospital.

B. Marlon is in the hospital because he is sick.
C. Marlon worked in a hospital.

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 9. There are balloons all around. Lots of food are on the table.
Children come with gifts. After eating, they sang and played
parlor games.

A. The children are in a birthday party.

B. The children are in the library.
C. The children are in the church.

10. Riza studies her lessons everyday. She gets perfect scores in
her test. She makes her assignments and submits her
projects on time.

A. Riza is a hardworking pupil.

B. Riza is a lazy pupil.
C. Riza is an obedient pupil.

Additional Activities

Directions: Read the following sentences and complete the chart.

Sentences Is it valid or faulty What clue or

generalization? signal word
being used?
1. Many kids don’t like to
get up early in the
morning.
2. All kids should get at
least 10 hours of sleep
each night.
3. Newborns typically
spend more hours
asleep than awake each
day.
4. Kids often suffer in
several ways by not
getting enough sleep at
night.
5. Kids should always
wear jacket to avoid
sunburn during summer.

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What I can Do
1. T
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. T
What’s More
Additional Activity
Sentence valid or faulty? Clue word A.1. faulty B. 1. C
1. valid many 2. valid 2. C
2. faulty all
3. valid 3. B
3. valid typically
4. valid often 4. valid 4. A
5. faulty always 5. faulty 5. C
Post Assessment What’s In
1. A 6. B 1. agree 6. disagree
2. B 7. D 2. disagree 7. disagree
3. B 8. A 3. agree 8. agree
4. C 9. A 4. agree 9. disagree
5. D 10. A 5. agree 10. agree
What I have Learned What I know
A.1. GENERALIZATION B. 1. faulty 1. D
2. VALID 2. valid 2. A
3. FAULTY 3. faulty 3. A
4. valid 4. valid 4. B
5. faulty 5. valid 5. C
Answer Key
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Department of Education Republic of the Philippines.

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