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Q4-M3-COMPETENCY: GIVE EXPANDED DEFINITION

Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Match Column A with Column B according to the sample sentence of each pattern in
expanding definitions of words.
Column A Column B

_________1. Example A. Hypothesis is not just a simple guessing, but rather, a scientific guessing.

a
________2. Cause n
B. Kitchen utensils like spoon and pork, plates, and glasses are needed in the house.
and Effect d

_________3. Negation C. Research comes from the words “re” and “search” which means an intensive search to become
certain.

___________4. Etymology D. Students’ academic performance is the result of the overall performance of all learners in the
school.

___________5. Historical
References E. Rolex is an expensive watch.

_________6. Compare and F. The technical definition gives meaning taken from the dictionary while operational definition gives
Contrast the meaning as to how it is used in the sentence.

G. Statue of Liberty, a gift from France during the world war, symbolizes gratitude of the French
people to U.S.

Now that you have mastered and familiarized yourself with the lesson very well, you are now ready to do the next activity.

Directions: Using the example sentences in Activity 1, What Is It, write a paragraph about the term “research” by combining the sentences.
Expand the terms using at least four (4) different patterns in expanding definitions of words. Include what types of patterns did you used in your
paragraph

“Research”

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MA’AM RONALENE
ASSESSMENT

Let us now assess how much you know about the terms and patterns in expanding definitions of
words. This assessment also aims to know how effective this module in the teaching and learning process.
Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Write the letter of your answer in your notebook.

1. Which of the following best defines “expanded definitions”?

a. It is the process of combining words.

b. It defines and explains deeper the meaning of words.
c. It is the grammatical correctness of the definitions.
d. It is the definition of a word taken from the dictionary.

2. “Negation is one of the patterns in expanding definitions of words.” The statement above is ______________.
a. True c. Maybe true
b. False d. Bluff

3. Which of the following patterns of expanding definitions of words analyzes “why” something happened?
a. Example c. Negation
b. Cause/Effect d. Etymology

4. “Being nationalistic doesn’t mean that you have to die for the country to be entitled to this.” The statement above is an example of
___________.
a. Example c. Negation
b. Cause/Effect d. Historical References

5. If “negation” describes what is NOT about the word or concept, what about “example ”?
a. shows how a word has been defined throughout history
b. analyzes “WHY” something happened
c. describes the similarities and differences of two ideas or concepts
d. provides a concrete example of a term to make it easier to understand

6. “Compare and Contrast” is one of the patterns of expanding definitions that ____________________.
a. describes what is NOT about the concept
b. analyzes “WHY” something happened
c. describes the similarities and differences of two idea or concept
d. provides concrete example of a term to make it easier to understand

7. Which of the following statements shows cause and effect”?

a. Research is an intensive search for something to be certain.
b. For many of our elders, traditions are beliefs and norms that must be preserved for the next generations.
c. Pollution is the result of the irresponsible works of people.
d. Mathematics is not an easy subject, but rather, a mind-blowing one.

8. The following are patterns of expanding definitions of words, EXCEPT ______________.

a. Phonology c. Etymology
b. Compare and Contrast d. Historical References

9. “Plants like squash, gumamela, bitter gourd, sunflower, and others are really helpful in maintaining the surroundings free from air
pollution.” This statement is an example of ________________ .
a. Example c. Negation
b. Cause/Effect d. Historical References

10. Do you think learning expanded definitions is useful in writing composition? Why?
a. Yes, because my teacher tells me.
b. Yes, because it will help us to construct compound sentences using the different patterns.
c. No, because it doesn’t make any sense in writing.

MA’AM RONALENE
 d. No, because even without learning it, still, we can make a good writing.

MA’AM RONALENE