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Quarter 3 – Module 7:
Greetings and Polite Expressions

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Quarter 3 – Module 7: Greetings and Polite Expressions
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Development Team of the Module

Writer: Lemuel N. Francisco
Editors: Gloria I. Flores
Aljanna S. Saral-Hairun
Reviewer: Valeriafides G. Corteza, PhD
Illustrator: Mary Danzelle B. Enrera
Layout Artists: Gulam-Hasan C. Hairun
Aljanna S. Saral-Hairun
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Roy C. Tuballa, E.M.D., JD., CESO VI
Jay S. Montealto, CESO VI
Norma T. Francisco, D.M.
Mildred D. Dayao, Ed. D.
Valeriafides G. Corteza, PhD
Aida Coyme, Ed. D.

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 What I Need to Know

Every day, we use different greetings and polite

expressions to respond to our parents, teachers, and
friends. It would help if you learn these greetings and polite
expressions as you deal with them at home and school.
This module is done to understand further the common
greetings and polite expressions you usually use to respond
to others.
In this module, you are expected to:
a. identify the commonly used greetings and polite
expressions; and
b. use correct greetings and polite expressions in
responding to others

What I Know

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct greeting for

each situation.
1. When Mark wakes up in the morning, he greets his
Kuya Ando. What will Mark say?
A. Good evening, Kuya Ando.
B. Good afternoon, Kuya Ando.
C. Good morning, Kuya Ando.
2. Mike saw his classmate in the mall after dinner. He was
buying materials for his Science project. What will Mike
say to his classmate?
A. Good morning.
B. Good evening.
C. Good afternoon.

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 Lesson
GREETINGS AND POLITE
1 EXPRESSIONS
Polite expressions are words or phrases we use every
day in responding to others. Such expressions can be
greetings, leave-takings, expressions of gratitude and
apology, expressions to ask permission, and offering help.
We make people happy by responding to them politely.

What’s In
Directions: It is morning on the first day of school. Let’s see
how the teacher greets her pupils in the dialogue below.
Then, let’s answer the questions that follows. Write your
answer on a separate sheet.
Good morning,
Miss Santos.

Good morning
too, children.

1. What is the expression used by the children in greeting

their teacher?
A. morning B. Good morning. C. Good

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 What’s New

Directions: In the following group of expressions,

color the greetings and polite expressions yellow.
Write your answer in a separate sheet.

Get out! Thank you. May I help you?

I am sorry. I said, no! You are welcome.

What Is It

Polite expressions are used in expressing greetings,

leave-takings, gratitude, and apology, asking permission
and offering help.
Examples of these are:
Good morning. Good night.
How are you? Hello!
Good Evening. Hi!

What’s More

Activity 1: FINDING MY MATCH

Directions: Draw a line to connect the greeting or polite
expression to its correct response. Write your answers on a
separate sheet.
1. Thank you. It is alright.
2. Good morning. Good morning, too.
3. I am sorry. You are welcome.

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Activity 2: CHOOSE ME
Directions: Choose the correct response for the given
expression. Encircle the letter of the answer. Write your
answers on a separate sheet.

I am sorry!
1.
A. Good morning.
B. Goodbye.
C. It is alright.

What I Have Learned

You have learned the different common greetings and
polite expressions that you must use every day to talk and
respond to others. These expressions show respect and
courtesy. We make people happy by greeting and
answering them politely.

What I Can Do

Directions: Complete each of the dialogues below. Write

the correct, polite expression inside the dialogue box. Do
this on a separate sheet.

___________
Good
___________
1. afternoon,
Mr. John.

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 Assessment
Directions: Underline the correct polite expression for each
of the following situations below. Write your answers on a
separate sheet.
1. You see your classmate who arrives in school. What
will you say?
A. Goodbye. C. May I help you?
B. Good morning.

2. Teacher May greets you on your birthday. What will

you say to Teacher May?
A. Thank you. B. I am sorry. C. Hi.

3. Your mother surprised you with a gift that you really

wanted. What will you say to your mother?
A. Excuse me. B. Thank you. C. Welcome.

4. You met the school principal in the hallway coming

from the flag ceremony. What will you greet your
principal to show courtesy?
A. Good evening. C. Good morning.
B. Good afternoon.

5. You want to go to use the comfort room while your

teacher is discussing the lesson. How would you
excuse yourself from the class?
A. May I go out? C. Thank you.
B. I will go out?

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 Answer Key

3. B
5. A 2. A 5. Goodbye
4. May I go out? 5. It is alright.
4. C 1. C
color? too.
What I Know 4. Good evening,
your water
3. May I borrow 3. Yes, you may.
2. Thank you 2. Yes, you may.
1. B 1. Good morning you.
What’s In Assessment 1. I am fine. Thank
Learned
1. C
welcome What I Have
Activity 2: Choose Me
May I help you, You are
3. A
Thank you, I am sorry,
2. B
What’s New 1. C afternoon
Match 1. Good
Activity 1: Finding My What I can do
What’s More

References
Corazon C. Concepcion, Language for Kids. Valenzuela City: JO-
ES Publishing House, Inc., 2013, 24-33.

Justine Balajadia, et. al., English Expressways Reading and

Language. Quezon City: SD Publications, Inc., 2010, 3-8.
Development Team

Writer: Lemuel N. Francisco

Editors: Gloria I. Flores
Aljanna S. Saral-Hairun
Reviewer: Valeriafides G. Corteza, PhD
Illustrator: Mary Danzelle B. Enrera
Layout Artists: Gulam-Hasan C. Hairun
Aljanna S. Saral-Hairun
Management Team: Roy C. Tuballa, EMD.JD.CESO VI
Jay S. Montealto, CESO VI
Norma T. Francisco, DM
Mildred D. Dayao, Ed.D.
Valeriafides G. Corteza, PhD
Aida Coyme, EdD
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