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First Quarter – Module 6

SDO TAGUIG CITY AND PATEROS

Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and evaluated by the

Development and Quality Assurance Teams of SDO TAPAT to assist you in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let’s try before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
 Let’s Learn

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 – Phrases and Its Kinds
• Lesson 2 – Clauses

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. develop an understanding of phrase and clause
2. determine the differences between phrase and clause;
3. identify the parts and phrase;
4. differentiate dependent and independent clause; and
5. use phrases and clauses correctly in a sentence.

Let’s Try
DIRECTIONS: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. In the sentence Angelo’s friends bring large basket in the house, the
underlined group of words is an example of .
a. Verb phrase c. Noun phrase
b. Prepositional phrase d. Adverbial phrase
2. It is a group of related words that consist of a noun and its modifier.
a. Nouns c. Noun phrase
b. Phrase d. Prepositional phrase
3. It is a group of words with at least a subject and a verb.
a. Sentence c. Preposition
b. Clause d. Noun
4. He, who had three points in the contest, won a big prize. The underlined
group of words is an example of .
a. Prepositional phrase c. Dependent clause
b. Compound sentence d. Independent clause
5. A dependent clause usually begins with a preposition.
a. true c. sometimes
b. false d. maybe
6. Which of the following is an example of dependent clause?
c. in the market c. because she eats fruits
d. am willing d. he has a good posture
7. Which sentence has a dependent clause?
e. I keep on looking for the answer, but I can’t find it.
f. You must know the exact location of the place because the
package is important.
g. When is your birthday?
h. Bryan likes the new movie because he can relate on it.
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For number 8 – 10:
Supply the appropriate subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence.

A. before B. after C. because

6. I read books I go to bed.
7. I take lot of vitamins I feel weak.
8. I wash the plate I used I ate meal.

Lesson
Phrases and Its Kinds
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In writing or speaking, we have the ideas to put on paper or to tell other people.
We start writing something simple, we say something short, and that is a word. That
word grows until we have phrases. To convey our ideas, it is good to know how to
arrange the words and use them in sentence creatively and meaningfully.

Let’s Recall
DIRECTIONS: Combine the piece of puzzle with the words that belong to the same
group. Name the group by using the beginning letter of each word in the puzzle.

For a and b:

net
escape build
office

stand repeat neighbor

uniform
visit

a. ____s b. __________ s
1 2 3 4 1234

1 2 1 2

3 4
3 4
For c and d:

cute toward in
since early
vintage 4
 itchy
on onto
alone early near

c. p r e p _ _ _ _ i _ _ s d. _ d j _ _ t _ _ _ s
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3
1 2 3

4 5 6 4 5 6

Let’s Explore
Read the telephone conversation between Mary and Ben. Pay attention to
the underlined words.
Ben: Hi Mary, I feel sick, what should I do?
Mary: You should take effective medicine.
Ben: I am afraid because I feel the symptoms of
COVID 19. My aunt was tested positive and I just
talked to her last week.
Mary: Then see a doctor, ask for their advice.
Ben: Are the doctors available?
Mary: I think they’re in the hospital every day and assisting other PUM and
PUI. They are working very seriously about this matter.
Ben: Okay, I will call them first and put myself under self – quarantine.
Analyze the underlined group of words and give the missing information
should take was tested in the hospital

should take was tested in the hospital

modal main verb

How many words are combined together?
What do you call these group of words?

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 Let’s Elaborate

Phrase

A sentence or clause can be divided into a group of words that belong together
functioning as a meaningful unit. The group of words is called a phrase.

Kinds of Phrases

Phrases can be categorized as:

Noun Phrases
✓ It consists of a noun and other related words (usually modifiers and
determiners) which modify that modify the noun.
Examples:
1. We should a maintain a healthy body to avoid the virus.

adjective noun
(modifies the noun body)
2. There are many patients who survive COVID 19 in the Philippines.

adjective noun
(modifies the noun patients)

Remember:
A noun phrase may contain more than one modifier.

Verb Phrase
✓ It consists of main verb and its auxiliary verbs. Auxiliary verbs can be in the
form of linking (is, are, am, was, were) modal verbs (can, will, may, shall,
should, could, might and the verbs do, does, did.
Examples:
1. We must follow the advice of the doctors.

modal main verb

(modifies the verb follow)

2. Filipinos are facing a big challenge today.

linking verb main verb

(modifies the verb facing)

Remember:
A verb phrase may also contain a verb and a noun phrase
I eat the cake. (Eat is the verb and the cake is a noun phrase.
Therefore, eat the cake is a verb phrase in the sentence).

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It includes intensifier that precedes an adjective
Examples:
1. The man wears very nice suit.

Intensifier adjective

Adverb Phrase
✓ It has an adverb and its intensifier
Examples:
1. The women dances so gracefully.

Intensifier adverb
Prepositional Phrase
✓ It includes the preposition together with its object.
Examples:
1. The front liners stay in the laboratories to help the patients.

Preposition article noun

Object of the preposition

Note: a prepositional phrase must have the preposition placed before its object.

2. Some people buy goods at the supermarket for the quarantine period.

Preposition article noun

Object of the preposition

Remember:
Note: Prepositional phrase can function as an adjective phrase or an adverb
phrase.
✓ Adjective phrase, like an adjective, modifies a noun or a pronoun.
Examples:
1. The girl under the tree is my sister.
(The prepositional phrase under the tree describes the girl in the
sentence, therefore it is functioned as adjective phrase).
2. The Taguigeños in the city received financial assistance through the
amelioration program.
✓ Adverb Phrase, also like an adverb, modifies verb, adjectives and
another adverb.
1. During the contest, I won.
(The phrase during the contest answers the question when and
modifies the verb in the sentence)
2. The children put their homework in their notebook.
(The phrase in their notebook answers the question where and
begins with the preposition in)
https://www.englishgrammar101.com/module-7/prepositions/lesson-8/adjective-or-adverb-prepositional-phrases

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 Phrases in A Sentence: Since phrase is unit in a sentence, there can be
more than one phrase. Look at the examples:
1. My friend in the province is enjoying.
My friend in the province is enjoying.
noun phrase prepositional phrase verb phrase
(adjective phrase)
2. In the morning, my mother must take some medicines.

In the morning my mother must take some medicines.

prepositional phrase noun phrase verb phrase noun phrase
(adverb phrase)

Let’s Dig In
Activity 1. What am I?
DIRECTIONS: Read the article below, then answer the activity that follows.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly

discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate
respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people,
and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the
COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and
others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub
frequently and not touching your face.
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1

From the article you have read, find at least five (5) phrases and identify its kind.
Use the chart below.

Phrase Noun Phrase Verb phrase Prepositional Phrase

Modifier Noun Auxiliary Main verb Preposition object
1. Infectious Infectious disease
disease
2.

3.

4.

5.

Activity 2. Connect the Phrase

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DIRECTIONS: Your task is to talk with your family members or friends, let them
choose one word for each set and ask them to make a phrase. Once the set is
complete, arrange the thought to create sentences.
Example:
boy
mirror sentence: The boy in the mirror is waving.
wave

girls
backyard sentence:
eat

house
participants sentence:
play guitar

classmates
phrase sentence:
ask

Activity 3. Picture talk

DIRECTIONS: Construct a three (3) sentences based on the given pictures. Use at least
two phrases every sentence.

1.
a.
b.
c.

https://www.shopback.ph/blog/cla
ssic-pinoy-games-that-will-make-
you-go-awww-i-remember-playing-
that

2. a.
b.

c.

https://obotology.wordpress.com/2012/07
3. /07/pandanggo-sa-daan-pateros-fiesta/

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 a.
b.
c.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
University_of_the_Philippines_M
adrigal_Singers

Let’s Remember
Activity 5. Ex Phrase yourself
Using a mobile phone or any recording device, record a short video/audio
expressing your thought or giving advice on the challenges Filipinos are facing because
of COVID ’19. Use different phrases in your sentences. Send your recorded clip to your
teacher.
With this lesson, I have learned that:
1. A phrase is .
2. In a phrase, a modifier is a word that ______________________________________.
3. Phrases can be categorized as _____________________________________________.
4. Prepositional phrase can be classified as __________________________________.
5. There can be phrases in a sentence.

For further understanding of this topic, you may visit this link:
https://natureofwriting.com/courses/sentence-structure/lessons/phrases/topic/phrases/

Let’s Evaluate
DIRECTIONS: Encircle the letter of the best answer.

For Numbers 1-5

What do you call the underlined word in each sentence?
1. I got the prize.
a. Noun phrase
b. Prepositional phrase
c. Verb phrase
2. He does not need medicine.
a. Adjective phrase
b. Noun phrase
c. Verb phrase
3. Many travelers choose to visit old places.
a. Noun phrase
b. Prepositional phrase
c. Verb phrase

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 4. They are having trouble with the test.
a. Noun phrase
b. Prepositional phrase
c. Verb phrase
5. The patients in this room recovered very fast, the underlined prepositional
phrase functions as:
a. Adjective phrase
b. Adverb phrase
c. Clause
6. How many phrase/s are there in the sentence, those men in the clinic are
serving as front liners?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 1
7. In the phrase the huge basket, how many modifiers are there?
a. 1
b. 0
c. 2
8. What is the object of the preposition in the sentence?
The families stay in their house to prevent COVID ’19.
a. Stay
b. House
c. The
9. What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence.
Three big men are coming from their house.
a. Three
b. big men
c. from their house
10. What are the two functions of prepositional phrase?
a. adverb phrase and noun phrase
b. verb phrase and adjective phrase
c. adverb phrase and adjective phrase

Let’s Extend
Get an old newspaper or magazine. Choose an article and find the phrases. Write
your answers on a short bond paper. This is an optional task.

Lesson Clause: Dependent and

2 Independent
A Sentence is the basic unit of communication in English. When delivering your
sentence, it is important to express your ideas meaningfully and creatively. You may
add words, phrases, and clauses to achieve your goal in giving precise information
within your sentence. To guide you for doing such, this lesson will give you details.

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 Let’s Recall
Listen to the song and answer the questions that follow.

Stuck With You

Justin Bieber & Ariana Grande

I’m not one to stick around

One strike and you’re out, baby
Don’t care if I sound crazy
But you never let me down
No, no
That’s why when the sun’s up I’m stayin’
Still layin’ on your bed singin’

Got all this time on my hands

Might as well cancel our plans
I could stay here for a lifetime

So lock the door

And throw out the key
Can’t fight this no more
It’s just you and me
And there’s nothing I, nothing I, I can do
I’m stuck with you, stuck with you, stuck with you

So go ahead and drive me insane

Baby, run your mouth
I still wouldn’t change being
Stuck with you, stuck with you, stuck with you
I’m stuck with you, stuck with you, stuck with you, baby

Guide questions:

1. What do you call the underlined words found in the lyrics of the song?
How about the encircled group of words?

2. What comparison can you give between the underlined and encircled
group of words?

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 Let’s Explore
DIRECTIONS: Match the group of related words from column A to column B to construct
sentences based on the given pictures.

1. 2.

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/
https://www.facebook.com/isangPate
2020/02/10/1991867/who-6-month-
backlog-face-mask-stocks ros/posts/2958798730843810

3. 4.

https://www.army.mil.ph/home/index.php/press- https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/255083-frontliners-
battle-fear-confront-novel-coronavirus
releases-2/691-philippine-army-repacks-adb-donated-
relief-goods-for-covid-19-operations

http://metronewscentral.net/taguig/metro-
cities/taguig-issues-unified-quarantine-pass

A B
1. Filipinos wear mask A. which Taguigeños can use
2. Pateros local government held clean B. who need food
up drive
3. Philippine armies give donation C. although they miss their family to
the people
4. Some hospital workers stay in the D. which they used before going
hospital outside their house
5. Taguig City government issues E. that will keep their citizens
Quarantine pass and health kit avoid the spread of virus
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What is your observation on group or words on the column A and B? Which group
of words has complete thought? Which group of words has incomplete idea? What
do you call these?

Let’s Elaborate

Clause
A clause is a group of related words that contains at least a subject and a verb. It
may have complete or incomplete thought.
Phrase VS Clause
It is often confusing to other people the difference between phrase and clause. Look
at these examples.

Clause Phrase
The man under the tree likes to dance. Under the tree
Group of related words - Yes Group of related words - No
Subject – The man Subject - none
Verb – likes to dance Verb – none

It can be distinguished from phrase, which is a group of related words with no

subject and verb relationship.

Types of Clauses:

Independent Clause
It is also considered as a simple sentence. An independent clause has a
subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone
because it doesn't depend on other elements of the sentence to complete the
thought.
Let’s look at these examples:
1. Maricar’s friends purchased face masks for their family members.

2. DOH secretary announces the current situation of the Philippines.

These examples contain subject and predicate. They also have complete thought.
Dependent Clause
It is also called a subordinate clause which means that it is subordinate to another
part of the sentence (independent clause). It usually begins with subordinating
words (conjunctions or relative pronoun) that make the thought not complete.
Let’s try these examples:
1. when my teacher tells me I bring out my homework
when my teacher tells me
2. If I stay at home If I stay home, I feel safe

The sense of the group of words is incomplete, it has to have other parts of the
sentence to express its complete thought.

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Here are some examples of Subordinating Conjunctions:
Although Because After Since
Until While
When Though unless
Observe how an independent clause becomes a dependent clause with the use
of subordinating conjunctions.
1. a. She cannot answer the test because she did not review.
b. Because she did not review, she cannot answer the test.

2. a. I am ready to join the contest although I am nervous.

b. Although I am nervous, I am ready to join the contest.
Remember:
Note: Subordinating words can be found at the beginning or in the middle,
before the clause. The subordinating words make the independent clause becomes
dependent clause. If the subordinating clause is at beginning, a comma (,) should
be used.

Let’s Dig In

Activity 1.1 Understanding Clauses

DIRECTIONS: Read the following sentences, underline the dependent clause once,
the independent clause twice and encircle the subordinating conjunction (if there’s
any).
Example: I am happy because I am in love.
1. If you want to achieve your goal, you must study harder.
2. The boy asks me a lot of questions about the test yesterday.
3. Even though it is not safe to go out, the workers need to work.
4. Since yesterday, I began packing unused clothes that I will give to the
fire victims.
5. The students of Taguig City University received cash assistance from the City
government which they can use for essential goods.
Clause It!
Supply the appropriate clause to come out with meaningful sentences. The statement
on the left side of the table will be your guide. Remember, you may use the
subordinating conjunction/relative pronouns in the beginning or middle.

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 Example:
visit the dentist If You eat candies and
(you cannot answer You chocolates
eat candies and
chocolates if you suffer Answer: If you eat candies
from toothache) and chocolates, you will
suffer from toothache

1. buy new dress after The dress was stained with

sauce

Answer:

I need you
2. true friend/love because Answer:

After I popped the balloon

3. waste of money Answer:

Activity 2.1 Dig deeper on Clauses

You Write it (Chain writing)
Get a piece of paper and create a funny, interesting story using clauses. Choose from
the topic below. Write your introductory sentence and fold the paper. You may
continue writing once you hear any clause from television, radio or even from family
members. The clause (independent or independent) may be written without unfolding
the paper. Don’t forget to use proper subordinating conjunctions. Every line to finish
must be folded. Read and record your finished story using a voice recorder on your
phone and send it to your teacher.
Introductory clause:
1. Before I go to bed, I…
2. There was a boy who…
3. Since it is my birthday…

Complete me
Supply appropriate independent clause to complete the thought.
1. When you tell me my score,
2. after I got my report card.
3. because I am pretty.
4. Before you answer my questions, .
5. I was so shocked .
6. Since we are facing a big challenge, .
7. While I am eating my pastil, .
8. before I go to sleep.
9. which I love.
10. The mayors of the city give decision on Enhanced Community Quarantine
(ECQ) .

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 Let’s Remember
In this lesson, I have learned that:
1. A clause is
.
2. A clause that expresses complete thought
.
3. A dependent clause is .
4. A dependent clause is preceded by
.

Let’s Apply
A. DIRECTIONS: Combine the two independent clauses (simple sentence). You must
have one (1) independent clause and one (1) dependent clause by using
subordinating conjunctions or relative pronouns.
1.a. The people go outside.
b. It is not safe.
2. a. The bank tellers report to their respective bank branches.
d. Metro Manila is placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
3. a. Taguig City government will distribute mountain bikes to health workers and
front liners of Taguig.
b. The health workers are happy.
4. a. She is doing her homework.
b. She is watching a movie.
5. a. Our school is near our house.
b. I walk to school every day.
B. DIRECTIONS: Cut out an article or news from a magazine/newspaper. Paste it
on a short bond paper. Find not more than five (5) clauses. Underline the dependent
clause once and the independent clause twice. On a separate bond paper, write at
least seven (7) phrases that you can find from the cut-out article/news. Put your
work in your portfolio.

Let’s Evaluate
DIRECTIONS: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which is NOT an independent clause?
a. My friend is nice
b. The children who go to their school everyday
c. Jodie walks.
For number 2-5:
What’s the independent clause in the following sentence?

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 2. Lulu, who gives me advice, is a very good friend of mine.
a. friend of mine
b. Lulu who gives me advice
c. Lulu is a very good friend of mine.

3. When I heard the news, I ran.

a. I ran
b. when I hear the news
c. the news I ran

4. I love it when you call my name

a. I love it when
b. when you call my name
c. I love it

5. All the employees of the company in Manila cannot go to their work

after the president announced the quarantine.
a. All the employees of the company
b. All the employees of the company in Manila cannot go to their work
c. after the president announced the quarantine.

For umber 6 – 10:

DIRECTIONS: Underline the independent clause once and box the dependent clause.

6. You should always remember the rules when you are playing chess.
7. Since it is my last day of service, I want you to accept my gratitude.
8. Benn and Maricris arranged the table while Josef and Carla cook the meal.
9. Because you need to take the test, you must review your lessons.
10. Though it hurts, I need to accept the fact.

Let’s Extend

DIRECTIONS: Compose a short dialogue about the situation we are facing now. Do
not forget to use independent and dependent clause.

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 Development Team of the Module
Writer: LIZA DELA CRUZ
Editors: LORENA D. DATUL
DEBBIE S. RELLOSA
Reviewer: NOEL T. BALUBAL
Illustrator: BERNARD MARC E. CODILLO
Layout Artist: LEILA A. HIPOLITO
ABIGAIL R. SADANG
Content Validators: NIDA C. GUMANGAN, JOB MARTIN S. VILLAFUERTE,
MARICEL C. UNTALAN AND HAROLD K. TAGUBA
Management Team: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM, SDS
DR. GEORGE P. TIZON, SGOD-Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA, CID Chief
MR. NOEL T. BALUBAL, EPS English
DR. DAISY L. MATAAC, EPS – LRMS/ALS

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Schools Division of Taguig city and Pateros Upper Bicutan Taguig City

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