English 10

English – Grade 10
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Using Words and Expressions to Emphasize a Point
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 English 10
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 2
Using Words and Expressions
to Emphasize a Point
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English 10 Self-Learning Module on Using Words and

Expressions to Emphasize a Point.

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed, and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st-century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

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 learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the English 10 Self-Learning Module on Using Words and

Expressions to Emphasize a Point.

The hand is one of the most symbolized parts of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create,
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!

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 material while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the

lesson at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from

the entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS

This is your self-instructional learner module in English 10. All the

activities provided in this lesson will help you learn and understand: Using
Words and Expressions to Emphasize a Point.

Specifically, you will learn about the following:

1. Identify words and expressions that emphasize a point.
2. Use words and expressions that emphasize a point in sentences.

PRETEST

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. Write the
letter of the answer on the space before the number.

1. _________ the basement was flooded, we spent all day cleaning up.
a. After
b. Although
c. Before
d. Even if

2. I don’t want to go to the movies _____________ I hate the smell of

popcorn.
a. although
b. because
c. whenever
d. so that
 3. I paid Larry, ___________ garden design work is top-notch.
a. whenever
b. whose
c. after
d. if
4. __________ rainy season arrives, we have to be prepared for flooding.
a. Because
b. Until
c. Although
d. Now that
5. _____________ the alarm goes off, I hit the snooze button.
a. As soon as
b. Because
c. Before
d. Now that

RECAP

We have learned that pronouns are substitutes for nouns or noun

phrases to avoid repeating the same nouns.

Reflexive pronoun reflects the subject of the sentence which tells us

that whoever acts (subject) in a sentence is also the one receiving the action
(object). On the other hand, an intensive pronoun emphasizes a preceding
noun or the noun before it. It looks the same as reflexive pronouns. It can be
removed in the sentence without changing the thought of a statement.
 LESSON

The emphasis in writing is important not only to create variety and

maintain interest but also to help readers easily get the main points from
what you are trying to say.

This lesson can be applied whether you are writing a text or when you
are speaking your mind.

Emphasize (v.) - means to give special attention

Here are some of the words and expressions you can use to emphasize
your point:

1. Identical pairs
This expression is used when one word is repeated twice to emphasize
what you are trying to say.

Examples of identical pairs are:

 over and over
 round and round
 again and again
 little by little
 word for word

When used in a sentence, it should sound something like this:

 She copied my essay word for word.

 All in all, I think you should buy a house.
 I’ve told you, again and again, don’t turn up the heat.
2. Coordination and Subordination
There are two (2) simple rules you need to follow in doing this
technique:

1) Use Coordination for Equal Ideas

Coordination means combining sentences or sentence parts
with equal ideas using coordinating conjunctions such as and, or,
so, and but, conjunctive adverbs such as however, therefore, hence,
and nevertheless, transitional phrases such as on the other hand, for
example, and/or in addition to or if your sentences are closely related
just simply make use of semicolons (;) (that looks like a comma, with a
dot on top).

When used in a sentence, it should sound something like this:

 He talked to me yesterday, but he didn’t mention the movie.

(Coordinating Conjunction)
 You’re the best person I know; however, I don’t know a lot of
people. (Conjunctive Adverbs)
 He arrives late almost every day; on the other hand, he works
quite late, as well. (Transitional Phrase)
 Jan started playing fifteen years ago; she was only five.
(Semicolon)

2) Use Subordination for Unequal Ideas

Subordination means combining two ideas that are not equal. In
this case, you might combine a sentence and a clause. These are often
introduced by subordinating conjunctions such as although,
furthermore, unless, because, though, if, and so forth. Sometimes, you
can also use relative pronouns such as that, which, and who)

When used in a sentence, it should sound something like this:

  He said that the party would be on Saturday, though I’m not
sure what time it starts. (Subordinating Conjunctions)
 We will go in August, which is the best time to be there.
(Relative Pronoun)

Now, let’s proceed to the third way you can use to emphasize your
point.

3. Sentence Structure
In addition to using coordination and subordination, sentence
structure can also help you in putting more emphasis. In sentence
structure, you can use Parallelism, Short Sentences, Word Choice, and
Repetition.

1) Parallelism – means using grammatically similar phrases together.

Example:
Last year was fantastic: I graduated from college, moved out of my
parents’ place, got my first job, and married my beautiful wife.

In this sentence, the subject graduated from college, which can

also be identified similar to having a first job. Can you see why it is
called parallel?

2) Short sentences – instead of using long complicated sentences, try

using a simpler approach.

Example:
Instead of saying, ―Get to the point as quickly as possible.‖, you can
just say, ―Get to the point.‖.

3) Word choice – careful word choice is one of the best ways since
this automatically enhances clarity in your sentence.
 Example:
Instead of saying, ―I sprayed the ants in their private places.‖, a
better choice would be, ―I sprayed the ants in their hiding places.‖.

See the difference that just made?

4) Repetition - this can be very effective in building up an image into

your reader’s mind as long as you don’t overuse it.

Example:
Strangers aren’t always the people in another country; sometimes
they are the people next door. Strangers aren’t always somewhere
out there; sometimes they’re the people in your home. A stranger
isn’t always someone else— sometimes he’s the person in your
soul.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Eliminating Wordiness Exercise

Combine each sentence group into one concise sentence.

1. The cliff dropped to reefs seventy-five feet below. The reefs below the
steep cliff were barely visible through the fog.
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

2. Their car is gassed up. It is ready for the long drive. The drive will take
all night.
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
 3. Sometimes Stan went running with Blanche. She was a good athlete.
She was on the track team at school.
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

4. Taylor brought some candy back from Europe. It wasn't shaped like
American candy. The candy tasted kind of strange to him.
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

5. Government leaders like to mention the creation of new jobs. They

claim that these new jobs indicate a strong economy. They don't
mention that low-wage jobs without benefits and security have
replaced many good jobs.
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Activity 2
Revise these sentences to state their meaning in fewer words. Avoid the
passive voice, needless repetition, and wordy phrases and clauses. Write the
answer in the space provided after each item.

1. Trouble is caused when people disobey rules that have been

established for the safety of all.
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

2. A campus rally was attended by more than a thousand students. Five

students were arrested by campus police for disorderly conduct, while
several others are charged by campus administrators with organizing
a public meeting without being issued a permit to do so.
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
 3. The subjects that are considered most important by students are
those that have been shown to be useful to them after graduation.
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

4. In the not too distant future, college freshmen must all become aware
of the fact that there is a need for them to make contact with an
academic adviser concerning the matter of a major.
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

5. In our company, there are wide-open opportunities for professional

growth with a company that enjoys an enviable record for stability in
the dynamic atmosphere of aerospace technology.
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

WRAP-UP

There are many ways you can emphasize your point using words and
expressions. You can do this by:

1) Identical Pairs;
2) Coordination which includes coordinating conjunctions and conjunctive
adverbs and Subordination which includes subordinating conjunctions
and relative pronouns and;
3) Sentence Structures which include parallelism, short sentences, word
choice and repetition
 VALUING

Keep in mind that…

―People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made them feel.‖
– Maya Angelou

POSTTEST

Directions: Revise these sentences to state their meaning in fewer words.

Avoid the passive voice, needless repetition, and wordy phrases and clauses.
Write the answer in the space provided after each item.

1. Although Bradley Hall is regularly populated by students, close study

of the building as a structure is seldom undertaken by them.
_____________________________________________________________________
2. He dropped out of school on account of the fact that it was necessary
for him to help support his family.
_____________________________________________________________________
3. It is expected that the new schedule will be announced by the bus
company within the next few days.
_____________________________________________________________________
4. There are many ways in which a student who is interested in meeting
foreign students may come to know one.
_____________________________________________________________________
5. It is very unusual to find someone who has never told a deliberate lie
on purpose.
_____________________________________________________________________
 KEY TO CORRECTION

Answers may vary

Activity 2

replaced many good jobs.

without benefits and security have
ignoring the fact that low wage jobs
jobs indicate a strong economy, but
creation of new jobs, claiming that these
5. Government leaders like to mention the
shaped like American candy.
candy back from Europe that wasn't
4. Taylor brought some strange-tasting
at school.
Blanche, a good athlete on the track team
3. Sometimes Stan went running with
all-night drive.
5. a
2. Their car is gassed up and ready for an
4. b
through the fog. 3. b
Answers may vary five feet below, which were barely visible 2. b
1. The cliffs dropped to the reefs seventy- 1. a
Posttest Activity 1 Pretest

References

https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-parallelism.html

https://www.writeexpress.com/emphasis.html

https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/word-choice/

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl_exercises/sentence_style/eliminating_wordiness_test/
eliminating_wordiness_exercise_1_answers.html

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl_exercises/sentence_style/eliminating_wordiness_test/
eliminating_wordiness_exercise_1.html

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl_exercises/sentence_style/eliminating_wordiness_test/
eliminating_wordiness_exercise_3.html

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl_exercises/sentence_style/eliminating_wordiness_test/
eliminating_wordiness_exercise_3_answers.html